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Chowder Barge
Chowder Barge
Chowder Barge

Chowder Barge

American

Cool, funky floating restaurant in L.A. Harbor, Leeward Bay Marina. See the ducks, long legged birds and trains going by in this quirky , fun restaurant. Feel free to drive up with your house boat in our 40" guest slip!

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Location and hours

Location

Location

611 N Henry Ford Ave , Wilmington, CA

(310) 830-7937

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.5

(62 reviews)

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Reviewed on September 8, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love everything from the friendly waitresses, decor to the great food

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Christine L.
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Reviewed on June 29, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love the location in the port, delicious hot food, super friendly and efficient waitress,

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Nancy C.
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Reviewed on June 15, 2019 Verified Purchase

In the middle of nowhere is this wonderful restaurant and bar on a boat!

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Jeffrey S.
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Reviewed on May 5, 2019 Verified Purchase

Foods great atmosphere is fun and waitresses are friendly

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Christine L.
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Reviewed on April 8, 2019 Verified Purchase

Clam chowder was good but was not hot. lukewarm, i like soup hot! batter on the fish and chips was a bit heavy. server was very friendly and attentive.

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Anne H.
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Reviewed on April 8, 2019 Verified Purchase

Clam chowder was good but was not hot. lukewarm, i like soup hot! batter on the fish and chips was a bit heavy. server was very friendly and attentive.

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Anne H.
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Reviewed on April 8, 2019 Verified Purchase

Clam chowder was good but was not hot. lukewarm, i like soup hot! batter on the fish and chips was a bit heavy. server was very friendly and attentive.

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Anne H.
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Reviewed on April 8, 2019 Verified Purchase

Clam chowder was good but was not hot. lukewarm, i like soup hot! batter on the fish and chips was a bit heavy. server was very friendly and attentive.

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Anne H.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Had to wait because the place was packed but everything was fantastic $

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Joanie C.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Had to wait because the place was packed but everything was fantastic $

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Joanie C.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Had to wait because the place was packed but everything was fantastic $

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Joanie C.
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Reviewed on February 21, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food, service, location, decor 5 stars ?? ????????

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Arlene D.
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Reviewed on February 21, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food, service, location, decor 5 stars ?? ????????

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Arlene D.
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Reviewed on January 21, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love the funky location and vibe of this place. Serves comfort food, freshly prepared, friendly service.

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Nancy C.
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Reviewed on January 20, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food and service was great. Overhead music was too loud

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Tara N.
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Reviewed on December 10, 2018 Verified Purchase

We come here often. This visit we sat out side because we had our dogs. The server told us the kitchen was about 20 minutes behind but she would get our drinks in the meantime. When she came back, we ordered drinks, appetizer and our food. Drinks came out in an ok time followed by appetizer. Another server came out to see the dogs and asked if we had soups on our order. We told her 3 soups and a salad and she said okay, I know the kitchen is behind so I will see about getting your soups. An hour later, out come the salad and soups. We had 1 double chowder burger in which they forgot the burger and just brought double chowder soup. They said they could take off 15% "if we want". They took off the double chowder burger but didn't take off the 15%. This place is good but the service is always lacking. I think they need to add another cook. When they are busy it is just too much for 1 person. When I recommend to friends, I say, the atmosphere and food are good but the service is really slow. I wish I didn't have to say that.

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Reviewed on November 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

It’s quirky it’s in a dingy water lagoon. Off to the side but the service was great and the food tasted store bought. But very nicely prepared. Wasn’t nasty. Wasn’t dirty. It was very much overpriced because it was more of a Denny’s but priced like the Reef.

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Reviewed on August 28, 2018 Verified Purchase

Unfortunately we arrived there at noon when the place was totally packed. Despite having to wait, the food was great and service understandable given the crowd.

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Joanie C.
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Reviewed on August 26, 2018 Verified Purchase

Fresh and honest food, nice portions, good service, fun location.

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Nancy C.
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Reviewed on July 2, 2018 Verified Purchase

THE SERVERS WERE EXCELLENT(VERY TIMELY AND COURTEOUS IN COMPLETING OUR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS) AT ATTENDING TO US. ALTHOUGH IT WAS VERY BUSY, THEY TOOK THE TIME AND SERVED WITH A SMILE. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!

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Reviewed on April 6, 2018 Verified Purchase

It was packed today for 2 servers and service was slow, but servers are always good and hard working. Worth the wait,always!

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Paulette S.
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Reviewed on March 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

Great service, friendly staff, great food, great atmosphere!

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Irene F.
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Reviewed on March 15, 2018 Verified Purchase

Clam chowder was very salty, I actually drank my water. There is a bit of sour taste to the soup. I heard from Next-door that this was a GO TO place for fish and chips. It was good and very hot. Sorry, not my favorite.

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Nancy M.
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Reviewed on February 21, 2018 Verified Purchase

just what i expected a barge with nautical decor and great chowder

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Gail Q.
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Reviewed on January 28, 2018 Verified Purchase

We first discovered Chowder Barge was through Restaurant.com and love going there. Fun ambience and super service.

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Anne W.
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Reviewed on January 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

Cozy family friendly barge with great clam chowder!

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Selena A.
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Reviewed on December 9, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great atmosphere, very difficult to find.

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Reviewed on November 29, 2017 Verified Purchase

Best clam chowder

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Lori G.
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Reviewed on November 26, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service was great. Atmosphere is excellent.

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Vicki M.
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Reviewed on November 19, 2017 Verified Purchase

John is the best waiter at this place.

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Thomas T.
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Reviewed on November 17, 2017 Verified Purchase

John is the best waiter at this place.

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Thomas T.
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Reviewed on September 9, 2017 Verified Purchase

Ordered fish and chips. Disappointed. Overdone greasy batter ;<

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Maureen S.
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Reviewed on August 15, 2017 Verified Purchase

Yoli always does a great job!

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Bridgette G.
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Reviewed on July 30, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent food reasonable prices.

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Sidika K.
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Reviewed on June 28, 2017 Verified Purchase

Always friendly, comfortable and great Salmon dinner.

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Reviewed on May 27, 2017 Verified Purchase

The best clam chowder ever!

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Joanne F.
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Reviewed on November 5, 2016 Verified Purchase

Charming, unique, fun & delicious dining spot. Excellent table service, as well by waiter Hailey.

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Monte L.
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Reviewed on October 15, 2016 Verified Purchase

Nice breakfast, away from crowds, and excellent view and ambiance

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Reviewed on September 23, 2016 Verified Purchase

It's the most enjoyable hidden treasure in a long time and the food and service is great!

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Paulette S.
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Reviewed on August 12, 2016 Verified Purchase

Restaurant was out of a couple of items

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Reviewed on July 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

Eating on a barge in a marina full of sailbaots in the middle of one of the largest ports in the world.

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Reviewed on July 12, 2016 Verified Purchase

Quaint, cozy, unique, casual eating place. Excellent food

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Reviewed on July 10, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great food! Super Casual dining. Very unique

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Reviewed on April 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

When I saw we could dine on a floating barge, I was hooked.I had to go.Outside it was certainly "rustic" but the restaurant was darling, an A rating from the city and all around a great experience. There was healthy food on the menu but we both opted for the deep fried variety, shrimp and fish and chips. Both were delicious. It was very hot out but our window side table granted a cool ocean breeze, so it was very pleasant with shade and cool circulating air.

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Reviewed on March 30, 2016 Verified Purchase

Clam Chowder was tasty. Enjoyed the steamed clams.Fun place, in an unusual setting by the boats, bridges and commercial activity near LA Harbor.

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Reviewed on March 25, 2016 Verified Purchase

the chowder is fantastic!

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Reviewed on March 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

Really nice atmosphere on the water. Really friendly and helpful server.

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Heather L.
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Reviewed on March 19, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great great clam chowder and fish & chips (to die for)!

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Reviewed on March 6, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent along with seafood appetizer platter & salad & homemade dressing great . Will definitely be back .

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Reviewed on March 6, 2016 Verified Purchase

The waitress was friendly and attentive to us.

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Reviewed on January 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

charming atmosphere, great classic 70's music, adorable waiter - very attentive and nice. Delicious food

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Reviewed on December 27, 2015 Verified Purchase

Our family all loved their breakfasts, the warm cozy atmosphere with the fire going and our friendly staff.

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Reviewed on October 15, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great customer service and our food was very good. A wonderful hidden-find.

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Reviewed on June 27, 2015 Verified Purchase

Everyone was so friendly. Even the cook greeted me. The waitresses asked me if I wanted water while I waited for my order.

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Reviewed on May 4, 2015 Verified Purchase

Fun , funky atmosphere

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Reviewed on April 8, 2015 Verified Purchase

Ordered a tuna melt, got something else

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Reviewed on March 19, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food, great service and unique venue.

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Reviewed on March 11, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great service, good view and really good fish & chips!

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Reviewed on February 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

Unique location and decor

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Reviewed on January 19, 2015 Verified Purchase

Maria very nice

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Reviewed on December 9, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great, quirky atmosphere! Wonderful staff!

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Reviewed on March 15, 2014 Verified Purchase

Good Food good Service

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