The Chowder House
36626 State Rd 54 W, Zephyrhills, FL, 33541
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Address :
36626 State Rd 54 W
Zephyrhills, FL, 33541 - Phone (813) 780-8396
- Website https://www.thechowderhouseonline.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jabie J.
First time there. A little out of the way but well worth the drive. The menu had lots to offer but the best part are the server recommendations. Had the Buffalo Shrimp and was perfectly spiced and shrimp were succulent. The Chowder was awesome and the Fried Clams were amazing. The Almond Crusted Halibut and it was flaky and delicous. Oh almost forgot the Apple Pie.. one word... YUMOLICIOUS!! Definitely will be going back. AND can't forget the staff, they are the BEST!! They make you feel at home.
(5)Bill G.
Good food. Affordable prices. When in Zepherhills, give them a try. The locals beat a path to this place.
(4)Kurtis K.
There aren't many options in Z'hills when it comes to lunch, so I usually keep pushing until I reach greener pastures. I was in a bind for time today so I found this restaurant online and checked out their menu. A shrimp po'boy sandwich for $9.99 including fries and tea, not a bad deal- so I drive on over. This is one of those reviews where I wish I could give something like 3.5 stars, but just not enough to get the 4th star from me. The restaurant is in a shopping center and the interior is actually pretty nice and inviting. Everything is clean and decor fits the name- nice little mariner/ocean vibe. My first disappointment came in the pricing. When I sat down, I noticed that not only is the shrimp po'boy not $9.99 (it's 10.99)...but the tea is also not included ($2.30 extra). That is immediately a ~$3.50 swing and no longer makes this a good deal to me...even if get to eat a *really* good po'boy; which I didn't. My meal ended up being $17.21 after a $3 tip to the waitress. I was expecting something more like $12-13 after tip. They advertise their website on their receipts, so I expect them to keep it updated. The po'boy had plenty of shrimp, but they were smaller and didn't seem fresh. My biggest gripe was the style of bread- it was more like a hoagie/hot dog bread when I am accustomed to something like french bread for a po'boy. The fries that accompanied the sandwich weren't handcut or anything, just run of the mill fries from a frozen bag. The service was really good and attentive (thanks Deon), no problems at all there. Last, but certainly important, is what I noticed when I first approached the front door of the restaurant: a sign that notes they will not accept outside beverages, condiments, dressings, or items like Crystal Light packets for flavoring water. To me, that comes across as really cheap and tacky. Now, some might say *bringing* those items into a restaurant is equally tacky...but whose reasons are with merit? Someone bringing in Crystal Light or dressing is likely on some sort of diet and meeting their needs in a very small and incognito manner. What does the restaurant gain from doing this? An extra sale on a Pepsi or Tea for $2.29? Bringing in these outside items neither hurts nor helps the restaurant, it shouldn't even be an issue...unless someone is bringing in a homemade appetizer or something substantial that takes away from what the restaurant can provide. The restaurant owner must feel *very* strongly about this issue since they went to the efforts of making a sign. In times where restaurants are constantly closing due to lack of diners, I'd say pick and choose your battles very wisely...but hey, that's just my opinion.
(3)Rob W.
I stopped in to Chowder House while on a road trip with friends, and I'm so glad I did. All 4 of us had a great time and LOVED our meals. We split an order of steamed muscles for the table, that were honestly some of the best muscles I've ever had (we actually requested more bread so we could dip it in the leftover sauce when the muscles were all gone). I also had a bowl of the Clam Chowder soup (I mean come on, the place is called Chowders, you HAVE to get the Chowder,right?) It was creamy, hearty, and just as good as any clam chowder I ever had in New England. For an entree, I had the lobster roll (a dish I'd heard of but never tried before at any restaurant). It was great! I ate every last bite of it, my friend had a taste of it too, and said he would be ordering that the next time we end up there. One of my friends had the Thanksgiving Day sandwich, which I took a bite of and loved! We all split a dessert. Based on our server's recommendation we ordered big slice of peanut butter pie (with a crust made from Nutter Butter cookies). It was decadent and soooo good! Ambiance was quaint and cute. Very small town feel. Every employee who passed by said hello, and the manager came to our table to check in and see how we liked everything (we were there at around 3:30, a typically slower time for most restaurants, so that might have contributed to the extra attention we received from the staff). All in all, this place was a great discovery, and my friends and I are already planning making a quick trip up there from Orlando just to come back and enjoy another meal here.
(5)RJ G.
Very, very rude greeter. Took close to 10 minutes to take names (they had 6 tables open) then when asked about how long of a wait she threw up her hands and said "I don't know, maybe 20 minutes). Then said to an older customer "what are you looking at". Very understaffed, very unprofessional, very rude. Left without trying food, won't be back and won't recommend to anyone. Busy and wait times are ok, rudeness abs unprofessional is never ok!
(1)Christy W.
Omg! This is definitely my new favorite restaurant. The server, Shirley, was very pleasant and friendly. The food was so yummy!!
(5)Tom T.
We had lunch here. We are not regulars. My friend ordered water/w lemon and sweet& low. Sara our waitress, told us she would have to charge her the same as a soft drink. What in the hell is going on? Sara said it was the owner's rule. We asked for the manager, same song & dance. The manager should have think "out of the box" and gave her a packet. Instead she lost a future customer. Will spread the word, trust us.
(1)Richard F.
We were in the area so we decided to try the Chowder House again. The food was every bit as good as the last time we ate here. I ordered the Fried Clam basket. The clams were cooked to perfection. A light breading and not over cooked like some places. They were delicious. My wife had the Haddock fish and chips. The fish was so large she had to ask for a take out box. The side of slaw is a creamy sweet slaw and very good. Save room for homemade pie. It is some of the best. They still offer a coupon in the Pasco Shopper. Depending on what you want it can save you some extra bucks.
(5)Cheryl C.
Fresh seafood. Wonderful service. Shrimp in the shrimp creole were cooked to perfection. Lobster Roll reminded us of Luke's Lobster in DC. Wasn't weighed down with mayo.
(4)Paul L.
I happened to be in the restaurant while Tom T was in there. I also heard the manger offer to get them lemonade and yet they refused. The truth of the matter from an outside perspective you acted as if you wanted something for free. I also heard the comment that you would not tip the waitress as if she had anything to do with company policy. I certainly glad that you did not intentionally dump a glass of water on the table as your friend stated. I was also able to see where you have posted on many other restaurants including using profanity to describe a waiter. I do not believe your reviews have anything to do with the restaurant but what you can get for free. Why else would you rate one as a one star restaurant. Then you get a free meal and turn around and give them five stars. I have been to The Chowder house multiple times. I was always treated courteously and the food has always been delicious. I love the lobster rolls and full belly clams. They offer many types of soda as well as adult beverages. Including lemonaid. By far the best seafood in the area!
(5)Carol Y.
We live in he area and have heard a lot of good comments about the Chowder House and decided when our company came to try it out. So Glad we did, the food was delicious, the prices are good and we really enjoyed our meal. I would recommend the Chowder House, we plan on going here more often.
(5)Michael P.
My parents drag me to this place all the time. They are big seafood buffs and seem to like it. I myself hate seafood with a passion. But, I still find plenty on the menu to choose from. The food is good, no lie, somewhat slow service and dead atmosphere. This place definitely needs a decor makeover but what can you expect in smal ole zephyrhills...... Im 50/50 on this place.
(2)Kurtis K.
There aren't many options in Z'hills when it comes to lunch, so I usually keep pushing until I reach greener pastures. I was in a bind for time today so I found this restaurant online and checked out their menu. A shrimp po'boy sandwich for $9.99 including fries and tea, not a bad deal- so I drive on over. This is one of those reviews where I wish I could give something like 3.5 stars, but just not enough to get the 4th star from me. The restaurant is in a shopping center and the interior is actually pretty nice and inviting. Everything is clean and decor fits the name- nice little mariner/ocean vibe. My first disappointment came in the pricing. When I sat down, I noticed that not only is the shrimp po'boy not $9.99 (it's 10.99)...but the tea is also not included ($2.30 extra). That is immediately a ~$3.50 swing and no longer makes this a good deal to me...even if get to eat a *really* good po'boy; which I didn't. My meal ended up being $17.21 after a $3 tip to the waitress. I was expecting something more like $12-13 after tip. They advertise their website on their receipts, so I expect them to keep it updated. The po'boy had plenty of shrimp, but they were smaller and didn't seem fresh. My biggest gripe was the style of bread- it was more like a hoagie/hot dog bread when I am accustomed to something like french bread for a po'boy. The fries that accompanied the sandwich weren't handcut or anything, just run of the mill fries from a frozen bag. The service was really good and attentive (thanks Deon), no problems at all there. Last, but certainly important, is what I noticed when I first approached the front door of the restaurant: a sign that notes they will not accept outside beverages, condiments, dressings, or items like Crystal Light packets for flavoring water. To me, that comes across as really cheap and tacky. Now, some might say *bringing* those items into a restaurant is equally tacky...but whose reasons are with merit? Someone bringing in Crystal Light or dressing is likely on some sort of diet and meeting their needs in a very small and incognito manner. What does the restaurant gain from doing this? An extra sale on a Pepsi or Tea for $2.29? Bringing in these outside items neither hurts nor helps the restaurant, it shouldn't even be an issue...unless someone is bringing in a homemade appetizer or something substantial that takes away from what the restaurant can provide. The restaurant owner must feel *very* strongly about this issue since they went to the efforts of making a sign. In times where restaurants are constantly closing due to lack of diners, I'd say pick and choose your battles very wisely...but hey, that's just my opinion.
(3)Cheryl C.
Fresh seafood. Wonderful service. Shrimp in the shrimp creole were cooked to perfection. Lobster Roll reminded us of Luke's Lobster in DC. Wasn't weighed down with mayo.
(4)Rob W.
I stopped in to Chowder House while on a road trip with friends, and I'm so glad I did. All 4 of us had a great time and LOVED our meals. We split an order of steamed muscles for the table, that were honestly some of the best muscles I've ever had (we actually requested more bread so we could dip it in the leftover sauce when the muscles were all gone). I also had a bowl of the Clam Chowder soup (I mean come on, the place is called Chowders, you HAVE to get the Chowder,right?) It was creamy, hearty, and just as good as any clam chowder I ever had in New England. For an entree, I had the lobster roll (a dish I'd heard of but never tried before at any restaurant). It was great! I ate every last bite of it, my friend had a taste of it too, and said he would be ordering that the next time we end up there. One of my friends had the Thanksgiving Day sandwich, which I took a bite of and loved! We all split a dessert. Based on our server's recommendation we ordered big slice of peanut butter pie (with a crust made from Nutter Butter cookies). It was decadent and soooo good! Ambiance was quaint and cute. Very small town feel. Every employee who passed by said hello, and the manager came to our table to check in and see how we liked everything (we were there at around 3:30, a typically slower time for most restaurants, so that might have contributed to the extra attention we received from the staff). All in all, this place was a great discovery, and my friends and I are already planning making a quick trip up there from Orlando just to come back and enjoy another meal here.
(5)RJ G.
Very, very rude greeter. Took close to 10 minutes to take names (they had 6 tables open) then when asked about how long of a wait she threw up her hands and said "I don't know, maybe 20 minutes). Then said to an older customer "what are you looking at". Very understaffed, very unprofessional, very rude. Left without trying food, won't be back and won't recommend to anyone. Busy and wait times are ok, rudeness abs unprofessional is never ok!
(1)Christy W.
Omg! This is definitely my new favorite restaurant. The server, Shirley, was very pleasant and friendly. The food was so yummy!!
(5)Tom T.
We had lunch here. We are not regulars. My friend ordered water/w lemon and sweet& low. Sara our waitress, told us she would have to charge her the same as a soft drink. What in the hell is going on? Sara said it was the owner's rule. We asked for the manager, same song & dance. The manager should have think "out of the box" and gave her a packet. Instead she lost a future customer. Will spread the word, trust us.
(1)Richard F.
We were in the area so we decided to try the Chowder House again. The food was every bit as good as the last time we ate here. I ordered the Fried Clam basket. The clams were cooked to perfection. A light breading and not over cooked like some places. They were delicious. My wife had the Haddock fish and chips. The fish was so large she had to ask for a take out box. The side of slaw is a creamy sweet slaw and very good. Save room for homemade pie. It is some of the best. They still offer a coupon in the Pasco Shopper. Depending on what you want it can save you some extra bucks.
(5)Paul L.
I happened to be in the restaurant while Tom T was in there. I also heard the manger offer to get them lemonade and yet they refused. The truth of the matter from an outside perspective you acted as if you wanted something for free. I also heard the comment that you would not tip the waitress as if she had anything to do with company policy. I certainly glad that you did not intentionally dump a glass of water on the table as your friend stated. I was also able to see where you have posted on many other restaurants including using profanity to describe a waiter. I do not believe your reviews have anything to do with the restaurant but what you can get for free. Why else would you rate one as a one star restaurant. Then you get a free meal and turn around and give them five stars. I have been to The Chowder house multiple times. I was always treated courteously and the food has always been delicious. I love the lobster rolls and full belly clams. They offer many types of soda as well as adult beverages. Including lemonaid. By far the best seafood in the area!
(5)Carol Y.
We live in he area and have heard a lot of good comments about the Chowder House and decided when our company came to try it out. So Glad we did, the food was delicious, the prices are good and we really enjoyed our meal. I would recommend the Chowder House, we plan on going here more often.
(5)Michael P.
My parents drag me to this place all the time. They are big seafood buffs and seem to like it. I myself hate seafood with a passion. But, I still find plenty on the menu to choose from. The food is good, no lie, somewhat slow service and dead atmosphere. This place definitely needs a decor makeover but what can you expect in smal ole zephyrhills...... Im 50/50 on this place.
(2)Jabie J.
First time there. A little out of the way but well worth the drive. The menu had lots to offer but the best part are the server recommendations. Had the Buffalo Shrimp and was perfectly spiced and shrimp were succulent. The Chowder was awesome and the Fried Clams were amazing. The Almond Crusted Halibut and it was flaky and delicous. Oh almost forgot the Apple Pie.. one word... YUMOLICIOUS!! Definitely will be going back. AND can't forget the staff, they are the BEST!! They make you feel at home.
(5)Bill G.
Good food. Affordable prices. When in Zepherhills, give them a try. The locals beat a path to this place.
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