Gilbert's Chowder House

07/24/09

small, but good

by MangyMoose2009

since the chowder house is right on the portland harbor, it allows the fish, chowda, and clams to be wicked fresh. it is a small chowder house. all of the food is great. you really have to try it to beleive me.

• Pros: the chowda ( how we say it in boston ) is wicked good.
• Cons: i cant complain

05/09/08

Great all around

by LaraJ

Great service,Great atmosphere,and the best clam cakes around!Great place for the whole family or just a night out with a few friends.

• Pros: food,employees,atmosphere
• Cons: none

10/03/06

Best Chowder In Portland

by huskyduck

Gilbert's chowder is chock full of clams, potatoes and just the right amount of celery and bacon. The broth is the perfect consistency, neither too soupy or too goopy. You can get your seafood either fried or broiled. Haddock, shrimp, scallops and whole bellied clams are ultra fresh and made fresh to order. Check the fresh board for daily specials. The double lobster dinner is a common sellout.

Gilbert's is a Portland institution.

• Pros: Chowder, haddock, lobster.