Howards Chowder Shack

Took nearly 15 mins for 3 clam cakes and a bowl of white chowder & then the employee at the window forgot my soda and nearly forgot the ice cream. Got in the car and there was no utensils or napkins. Had to go back to the window/counter & he handed me a spoon and 3 napkins.. Staff is definitely NOT friendly- almost to the point of rude. Chowder was a bit watery but still decent and the clam cakes were amazing! I wish we had gotten more then 3 My son had vanilla ice cream and enjoyed it. The prices are a bit high- for a clam shack. This place is also in the middle of nowhere but close to my house so I'd definitely pop back in for the clam cakes! The 4 stars is for the clam cakes - because they were some of the best I ever had!

First and last visit. Quite expensive considering such small portions. Belly clams were Okay but had agita all night from them. White clam chowder was sandy, watery, and potatoes were undercooked.

Came here last Saturday after a long trip through CT back to RI. The prices are very reasonable and the menu is expansive, covering everything from cakes and chowder to burgers and pasta dinners. There is a sizable lot in the front of the shack, with covered picnic table seating on each side. *Noteworthy* There isn't a traditional restroom here, just a port-a-john- but it is clean! with wipes! and hand sanitizer!

I ordered the clamcakes and red chowder, and my friends got the fish and chips and white chowder. My cakes were small and fresh, not super chock full of clams but definitely enough. My chowder was the star of the meal, whole clams were definitely floating in there. I contemplated taking a quart home with me, but I resisted. My friend raved about the white chowder in the same way, and my friend loved the fish and chips (especially since they were so inexpensive!).

I also wanted to mention how sweet the staff working here was to us. As we were finishing our meals outside, a young boy approached us with a tray of red sox ice cream sports bars! Totally free! Nice touch with the service there, Howard's! I plan to come down this way for my chowder fix next time; especially since it was a peaceful location off the beaten path.

Just went for a repeat visit and it was closed. Just wanted to update everyone on the hours....they open at 4-8 during the week now.

I did enjoy the lobster roll and my husband had the fish. We liked everything very much.

We came here for lunch on a lovely afternoon. I had the regular size fish-and-chips. The fish was so fresh and tasted wonderful. I really enjoyed that. The fries were good as well and they served it with Cole slaw which was OK. My friend had clam cakes and chowder and the clam cakes were probably the best I've ever had. They were light in the center, crispy on the outside and you could tell that they were freshly made with just the right amount of clams in them. The chowder to my taste was a little funny. It wasnt bad but had a seasoning that I couldn't identify and that I didn't really care for. My partner loved it and very much enjoyed it. It was nice to sit outside on a nice day on the picnic tables and enjoy a nice lunch. I would like to see new table cloths on the tables because then they would look cleaner.

Someone once said this is the "best" chowder they ever had, even better than iggys. I was like okay I will try it and be the judge since I LOVE clam chowder and clam cakes. That person lied to me , and I will never trust that person ever again. Not sure how their taste buds work.

The place is literally out in no where land. If I didn't live in the area or wasn't around the area I would never have even knew it was here. But they did have a cute set up, nice little tables and area to eat minus the bugs.

The lady who helped me wasn't very friendly at all hence the tip jar had nothing at all in it. But I still tipped , because that's how I am.

Now I ordered chowder ( white ) and clam cakes. I opened the container and was confused to why it had garlic looking things on top of my chowder but I tried it anyways. I absolutely didn't like it at all. I have never have a clam chowder taste this way. It was weird and had a flavor I didn't like, the clam cakes were good but that was about it. I won't come back here. It was worth a try.

Great food! The chowder and clam cakes were absolutely delicious! The chowder had wonderful flavor with plenty of clams. The same goes for the clam cakes. We came back the next day to take some chowder & cakes home to NH with us and had 4 wieners all the way. Not as good but okay. We will be back again! Service was great also.
PS the stuffies were the BEST! Back in NH everything re-heated beautifully! Thank you so much!

My sister and I stopped by this restaurant one day and it was so good!! Definitely get a lot of food for your money and it is delicious.

I'm very skeptical that someone would claim that this is the best seafood "anywhere". I'm not suggesting that they are a shill for this establishment, or that their mental faculties are in question, I'm just saying such a bold claim should be taken with a heaping grain of salt.

Anyway ...

I stopped by Howard's Chowder Shack and ordered the red chowder - clam cake combo.

Here are a few brief thoughts.

The Chowder:

I can't say that I was a fan of the (barely) lukewarm clam chowder I received. The broth flavor was something more akin to a canned Minestrone soup. I found it overly acidic, and too tomato-y tasting. Certainly more so than a typical red clam chowder.

Also, I'd have probably appreciated actual chunks of clams in the chowder. A scant few, rice sized particles of shredded clam matter made it feel (again) like I received canned soup.

The Clam Cakes:

Hot, and crispy. Decent flavor. Again, not loaded with clams, but a passable amount were detected.

Bottom line:

If you happen to be in North Scituate, or don't feel like taking the trek to Narragansett, or Point Judith for a better experience, the clam cakes at Howard's will do in a pinch.

Never a disappointment. My family loves the fish and chips, but we haven't had a bad meal yet. Large portions, great prices, and friendly staff. A summer must indeed. And to top it off it's dog friendly too!