Absolutely stellar sea food ! The service was amazing and staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was eclectic and reminiscent of a sea side gift shop in the best way possible ! Love this restaurant!

Very cool nostalgic ambience. Popular amongst the locals. We visited tonight for dinner. Our first time here. Plenty of parking and signage to find the Barge. Such a cool vibe with all the boats around. We walked in and were greeted by friendly staff. Of course had to try the clam chowder it was delicious packed with hearty clams, creamy and flavorful. Husband had the salmon plate and we shared the mussels in a delicious buttery sauce. We had a fabulous dinner.

1st time here. Did not know. Process. Sign in and have a seat outside. Nina was out hostess / waitress/ server / really busy girl. We ordered the 2 and 3 pc fish n chips, w appetizers of wings, fried clams, and cups of chowder. All delicious, hot n fresh. Fish cooked right as were clams n wings. Ambiance was really cool. Be prepared to have a wait. It's worth it. Thank you Nina.

This establishment is a hidden gem in the city of Wilmington. The interior is full of charming and eclectic nautical decor. A friend described it as the pirate from sponge bob's go-to spot to hang. The food was delicious- I ordered the fried clam basket which came with a spicy (horseradish?) cocktail sauce and perfectly fried clams and thick cut and well seasoned fries. My friend ordered the chowder burger which is a burger submerged in probably the best clam chowder I've personally had. My pescatarian friend subbed the burger meat for a veggie patty and reported a delicious first bite until she sadly realized the chowder had bacon. This is noted in the menu, so it was our mistake. My only two comments for feedback are 1) if possible, have a clam chowder option without bacon. This would open up this awesome dish to not only pescatarians but other non-pork eaters, and 2) improve the customer service especially for first time folks. I think even a quick run through popular menu items would be great. Overall, I had a pleasant experience dining at The Chowder Barge and finding yet another hidden gem in the city of Wilmington.

First time here. Parking lot seems sketchy with some abandoned cars but it is at a marina and seems safe to park. Restaurant is a barge on the water. Once inside - very cool nautical decor. Restaurant and Bar. I had a double chowder cheeseburger. A cheeseburger covered in New England clam chowder with fried clams over it. Most will probably think that sounds strange, but it was delicious at my surprise. !

This is in the most random location and hard to find, but the food was really good. The clam chowder was thick and creamy with great flavor. The fish was so crispy on the outside but cooked beautifully on the inside. Loved the seasoning on the fries, too. We sat outside because we had our dog, and their outdoor seating area could definitely be improved.

When you arrive, be diligent about noticing signage or you may drive right past! There's lots of feral cats roaming around that were fun to spot! This barge is a real trip. The atmosphere is dated and I personally love it. The staff was welcoming and sat us right away. You've gotta get the barge burger and fried clams. The clams are absolutely perfect and the chowder is hearty and yummy. We'll definitely be back!

This place is a hidden gem... I saw this place on another platform and decided to give this place a try. Drove from over two hours away to try this place and it did not disappoint. don't let the run down marina and the dilapidated boats in the area fool you. You go inside and it's got this rustic marine charm. The server was very welcoming and friendly. Bring your appetite when you come to this place as the food was pretty amazing. I had the chowder burger. it sounds odd, but it works. My lady had clam chowder with fried clam strips and I didn't know what I wanted to eat more. this place is worth the drive plan on a wait when you get there because it is busy. The bathrooms were small, but they were clean, which is a good sign. I am definitely a fan and will be back at this place in the near future thank you chowder barge you earned a fan.

Stopped in here after a quick local soup search. And I'm so glad I did. The ambience is nice chill old school pirate vibes as the restaurant is on the water. The inside is clean and well kept. The food was amazing hands down best chowder I have ever had. But what made this visit so great is the service. Karley was my server and she is so on top of things. Always coming back to check on us. Quick With the refills and her recommendations were great. She's got a great personality and awesome smile best server I have had in a long time. Thanks Karley I'll definitely be back. 10/10 this is a must try you won't regret it. Don't forget to ask for Karley!