Best chowder on the coast? (Depoe Bay, Garibaldi: parks, place, cafe)

[Oregonbeachlover]

Originally Posted by archer75

Mo's is HIGHLY overrated. I'd go so far as to say it's not very good. I was a huge fan of Dory Cove in Lincoln City but they burned down.

I totally agree about Mo's. Also, after The Dory Cove burned down, it was reopened as Captain Ron's, in a new location in Lincoln City. Just recently, after a couple of years with the insurance issues finally settled, it has been renamed The Dory Cove. So, it is back, but on the other end of town! (darn...I used to be able to walk to it) We've always thought The Dory Cove had the best clam chowder!

[archer75]

Originally Posted by Oregonbeachlover

I totally agree about Mo's. Also, after The Dory Cove burned down, it was reopened as Captain Ron's, in a new location in Lincoln City. Just recently, after a couple of years with the insurance issues finally settled, it has been renamed The Dory Cove. So, it is back, but on the other end of town! (darn...I used to be able to walk to it) We've always thought The Dory Cove had the best clam chowder!

Well I see a trip to Lincoln City in my future!

[malachai23]

Sea Hag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ditchlights]

Originally Posted by malachai23

Sea Hag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I second that, as far as the coast is concerned.

When I first tried Mo's five years ago, I could not understand what all the hoopla was about. I guess at one time they were far better than they are now, but they still keep the same trademark slogan.

[mikemorrow]

I was just at the Chowder Blues and Brews fest in Florance. IMHO there were 3 that were outstanding, but the Sporthaven Marina in Gold Beach won.

[Shorty77]

not Mo's. We had a friend that grew up here and hadn't been back to the coast in a couple of decades. He came to visit and all he could talk about was how he couldn't wait to have chowder at Mo's. It was really sad to see how crestfallen his face looked after his first slurp in years. I personally found it to be terrible-- bland and watered down--and I can only account for his fanaticism by assuming Mo's was once great.
I have had good chowder in Depot Bay, but to be honest, the Oregon coast should be ashamed of itself. They have the worst seafood of any state's coast, east or west. How can you work and live with a food every day and still not get it right??

[goozer]

OK. Stupid question. What style of chowder do they serve on the Oregon Coast. I love chowder, and I'm familiar with New England (cream based) and Manhattan style (tomato based). Just curious if Oregon does something different. Would love to try it.

[ditchlights]

Originally Posted by goozer

OK. Stupid question. What style of chowder do they serve on the Oregon Coast. I love chowder, and I'm familiar with New England (cream based) and Manhattan style (tomato based). Just curious if Oregon does something different. Would love to try it.

When I think about clam chowder, Manhattan style does not even cross my mind. Do they even sell it in the store? I don't recall seeing anything but New England style on my grocer's shelf. I cannot even remember if I have ever had Manhattan style!

[goozer]

Originally Posted by ditchlights

When I think about clam chowder, Manhattan style does not even cross my mind. Do they even sell it in the store? I don't recall seeing anything but New England style on my grocer's shelf. I cannot even remember if I have ever had Manhattan style!

Manhattan is definitely not as popular. I think there are a couple of companies that make canned versions, but when I see it, it is usually in restaurants. This post prompted me to take a look at the Wikipedia link on chowders. There are more variations than I realized. It notes that in the PNW, smoked salmon is often used in place of smoked pork. Sounds awesome!!!

Clam chowder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[malachai23]

Originally Posted by goozer

OK. Stupid question. What style of chowder do they serve on the Oregon Coast. I love chowder, and I'm familiar with New England (cream based) and Manhattan style (tomato based). Just curious if Oregon does something different. Would love to try it.

Yes, it's cream based chowder in Oregon. Once in a great while you will find Manhattan style in a restaurant - usually as a "special" or something. The standard "Friday" soup for all your little greasy spoons anywhere in Oregon and your standard for the Coast is cream-based. I personally have never seen it make with smoked salmon as one poster mentioned - but that sounds good. Also, Oregon clam chowder is almost always VERY thick. I actually prefer it thinned down a bit.