We're a family of 4 from Australia traveling LA to SF. The Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl caught our eye as we walked past - as did the queue. It seemed like 90% of people were ordering this dish - and the staff had it down to a fine art. Superbly efficient, great meal. there's plenty of other seafood... more

I love the clam chowder, friends say it is just like my own homemade chowder and I agree: it's great! This chowder is famous and it is shipped frozen all over the world. It is thick, rich, creamy and delicious. I also very much enjoy the Jumbo prawns and chips, the steamer clams and the fried salmon sandwich. The line... more

I go here frequently and always order their award winning clam chowder. Highly recommend - super busy during the vacation times....watch out for that line around the corner...but it's totally worth it! more

This place has excellent variety of American, Mexican and of course Seafood. My favorite was the Calamari and Chips. Basically like Fish and Chips but with Calamari. We also had the 1lb order of steamed clams, clam chowder, fried oysters and french bread. All was good but like I mentioned, the Calamari was my favorite. Be warned that the lines... more

Worth the wait. Long lines, limited table space, but soooo worth it for a bread bowl of the best clam chowder I have ever eaten! Had to go back again, and again to buy the chowder frozen to bring home. more

We walked around town looking for a place to eat on a monday nite in June. Everywhere else was mostly empty and the Splash Cafe had a line out the door. So we tried it. Everything was delicious, I had the steamers, chowder and tuna taco, my wife had the salmon salad. The grilled sourdough (came with the steamers?) was... more

Had to try Splas once for chowder. too think, too salty...needs to be thinned with skim milk. for the country's BEST chowder: Go to Brad's..right across the street! more

Great beach food, there is very limited seating, as the name says it is a cafe.. more like a great place to do take out and eat outside somewhere or take it back to your hotel and site outside, FISH tacos were large and very tasty !! Clam Chowder is white and very rich very good and a little is... more

I dont get what all the hoopla is all about. The food is just ok, and the dining area is cramped. Super casual with an extensive menu of you name it, and they'll fry it fish. more