13 Places To Get Tasty Clam Chowder In Maine

Happy National Clam Chowder Day!

Each year on February 25th, people across the nation have a bowl and spoon ready to be filled with clam chowder, as they participate in National Clam Chowder Day.

Maine clam chowder, is a culinary staple of the Pine Tree State! It has it's roots in traditional New England cuisine, with the first recorded recipe dating back to 1751.

Maine clam chowder is typically:
- Cream-based (not tomato-based like some other variations)
- Made with freshly harvested clams, potatoes, onions, and sometimes salt pork or bacon
- Thick and hearty, with a rich, creamy broth

Maine is renowned for its delicious clam chowder, and there are several top-notch spots to try it. Here are 13 that do it the best!