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"The "menu" is an assortment of signs posted on the wall, from which we quickly ordered two each of the four oysters on offer (Bluepoint, Kumamoto, Miyagi, and Olympia), making an even two dozen; three cups of clam chowder; and a crab Louis salad to share...."
"It`s counter-style eating here at this fish market set in a Victorian storefront. And, you won`t find fresher chowder or oysters anywhere else in the city...."
"The Clam Shack anchors one end of the bridge that connects Kennebunk to Kennebunkport. There are no utensils in the house because everything served is finger food, eminently suitable for eating while leaning against the bridge railing or just standing on..."
"t tip: Wear machine-washable clothes, as you will undoubtedly get spattered with shellfish bits or juices, whether by your own hand, the adjacent diners squeezed in next to you along the narrow counter, or by the staff busily shucking, cracking, and fling..."
"Turning 94 years old in 2006, Swan Oyster Depot is a classic San Francisco dining experience you shouldn't miss. Opened in 1912, this tiny hole-in-the-wall, run by the city's friendliest servers, is little more than a narrow fish market that decided to sl..."
"I love corn chowders, too, and anything with bacon it. I thought I’d throw all of these things in my own, legless chaudière and see what happened. The results were excellent. ..."
"Choose a shallow, flameproof roasting pan, barely larger than chicken, or a 10-inch skillet with an all- metal handle. Listen and watch for it to start sizzling and browning within 20 minutes...."
"There are only 18 stools at Swan's well-worn marble counter (continuously in use since 1912), so you often have to wait in line for a crack at the fresh oysters and clams opened to order here. We also love the buttery, creamy clam chowder, and can't resis..."
"This counter-seating-only seafood establishment is a longtime, family-owned restaurant and market on Polk Street. The menu on the wall tempts patrons with clam chowder, shucked oysters, and a variety ...."
"“Plunk down onto one of the 17 rickety wooden stools at the counter of this San Francisco institution for a taste of the greatest crab Louis in town...."
"The chowder is light and flavorful without being rich and creamy...."
"Pull up a chair at the counter of this SF institution and enjoy some of the best Boston Clam Chowder you will ever taste. Besides Clam Chowder, most of the offerings on the menu board are served raw, cocktail-style...."
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