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Past Saratoga Chowderfest Winners

Check out the winners of past Saratoga Chowderfest events.

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2024 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice - 500 Bowls or Less: Bentley's Tavern
People's Choice - 501 - 750 Bowls: Ribbon Cafe
People's Choice - 751 - 1,000 Bowls: The Mill on Road Lake
People's Choice - 1,001 - 1,500 Bowls: Kindred
People's Choice - 1,501 - 2,000 Bowls: Clancy's Tavern
People's Choice - 2,001 - 3,000 Bowls: Rhea
People's Choice - 3,001 - 4,000 Bowls: West Ave Pizza
People's Choice - 4,001+ Bowls: Druthers Brewing Company

2023 Chowderfest Winners

People’s Choice - 500 Bowls or Less: Artisanal Brew Works
People’s Choice - 501-750 Bowls: The Mill on Round Lake
People’s Choice - 751-1,000 Bowls: Thirsty Owl Bistro
People’s Choice - 1,001-1,500 Bowls: Rhea
People’s Choice - 1,501-2,000 Bowls: Salt & Char
People’s Choice - 2,001-3,000 Bowls: Henry Street Taproom
People’s Choice - 3,001-4,000 Bowls: West Ave Pizza
People’s Choice - 4,001+ Bowls: Druthers Brewing Company

2022 Chowderfest Winners

People’s Choice - 500 Bowls or Less: The Mill on Round Lake
People’s Choice - 501-750 Bowls: Dizzy Chicken Wood Fired Rotisserie
People’s Choice - 751-1,000 Bowls: Ribbon Cafe
People’s Choice - 1,001-1,500 Bowls: Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar Saratoga
People’s Choice - 1,501-2,000 Bowls: Henry Street Taproom
People’s Choice - 2,001-3,000 Bowls: The Parting Glass Pub
People’s Choice - 3,001-4,000 Bowls: Cantina - Saratoga Springs
People’s Choice - 4,001+ Bowls: Jacob & Anthony's American Grille

2021 Chowder Tour Winners

People's Choice - 200 Bowls or Less: Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar
People's Choice - 201-400 Bowls: Taverna Novo
People's Choice - 401-750 Bowls: Taquero Tacos & Donuts
People's Choice - Over 750 Bowls: Ribbon Cafe

2020 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice - 500 Bowls or Less: Ribbon Cafe
People's Choice - 501-750 Bowls: Bentley's Tavern
People's Choice - 751-1,000 Bowls: The Mill on Round Lake
People's Choice - 1,001-1,500 Bowls: Solevo Kitchen & Social
People's Choice - 1,501-2,000 Bowls: The Wesley Community
People's Choice - 2,001-3,000 Bowls: Courtyard by Marriott
People's Choice - 3,001-4,000 Bowls: The Parting Glass
People's Choice - 4,001+ Bowls: Dango's
Best Dessert Chowder - Sweet Mimi's
Saranac Cup: Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge at the Holiday Inn

2019 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice: Ribbon Cafe
Best On Broadway: Thirsty Owl
Best Off Broadway: Dizzy Chicken Woodfired Rotisserie
Best Dessert: Sweet Mimi's
Best Chowder Made With Saranac Beer: Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge at the Holiday Inn
Best Non Downtown: Ribbon Cafe
Best Newcomer: Ribbon Cafe

2018 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice: Thirsty Owl
Best On Broadway: Thirsty Owl
Best Off Broadway: Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
Best Dessert: Ravenous
Best Chowder Made With Saranac Beer: Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge at the Holiday Inn
Best Non Downtown: PJ's BAR-B-QSA
Best Newcomer: Dizzy Chicken Woodfired Rotisserie

2017 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice: Thirsty Owl
Best On Broadway: Thirsty Owl
Best Off Broadway: Gaffney's Restaurant
Best Dessert: Sweet Mimi's
Best Non Downtown: PJ's BAR-B-QSA
Best Newcomer: Dunning Street Station Bar & Grill

2016 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice: Gaffney's
Most Chowder Served: Druthers
Best On Broadway: Thirsty Owl
Best Off Broadway: West Side Stadium
Best Dessert: TC Paris (business now closed)
Best Newcomer: Carson's Woodside Tavern
Best Non Downtown: Dock Brown's Lakeside Tavern
People's Choice Under 1,000 Served: Dock Brown's Lakeside Tavern

2015 Chowderfest Winners

People's Choice: Druthers
Most Chowder Served: Druthers
Best On Broadway: Druthers
Best Off Broadway: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Dessert: TC Paris (business now closed)
Best Newcomer: Three Vines
Best Non Downtown: Longfellows
Best Chowder under 1,000 Served: West Side Sports Bar and Grille
Dog Chow Down: Lazy Dog Cookie Company

2014 Chowderfest Winners:

People's Choice: Merry Monk (business now closed)
Most Chowder Served: Druthers
Best On Broadway: Stadium Cafe
Best Off Broadway: Olde Bryan Inn
Best Dessert: Bettie's Cakes (business now closed)
Best Newcomer: Thirsty Owl
Best Non Downtown: Fifty South (business now closed)
Best Chowder under 1,000 Served: Panza's Restaurant
Dog Chow Down: Milton Manor Pet Spa

2013 Chowderfest Winners:

Dog Chow Down Winner: Impressions of Saratoga
Best On Broadway and Best Newcomer: Druthers
Best Off Broadway: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Non Downtown: Longfellows
Best Dessert-Themed Chowder: Ben & Jerry's
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass
People's Choice under 1,000 bowls Served: The Local Pub
People's Choice: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)

Chowderfest 2012 Winners:

People's Choice: The Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best On-Broadway: Cantina
Best Non-Downtown Chowder: Longfellows
Best Off-Broadway: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Newcomer: The Saratoga Springs Fire Department
Best Chowder-Themed Dessert: Bettie's Cakes (business now closed)
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass
Dog Chow Down: Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga (business now closed)

2011 Chowderfest Winners:

People's Choice Winner: The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows
Best Newcomer: American Culinary Foundation
Best Canine Chowder: Dawgdom (business now closed)
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass

2010 Chowderfest Winners:

People's Choice Winner: The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows
Best Newcomer: Seven Horse Pub (business now closed)
Best Canine Chowder: Impressions of Saratoga
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass

2009 Chowderfest Winners:

People's Choice Winner: The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Stadium Cafe
Best Off-Broadway Winner: Hattie's Restaurant
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows
Best Newcomer: The Local Pub
Best Canine Chowder: Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga (business now closed)
Most Chowder Served: Cantina

2008 Chowderfest Winners:

People's Choice Winner: Gaffney's
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner: The Parting Glass
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows
Best Newcomer: Cantina
Best Canine Chowder: Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga (business now closed) and Impressions of Saratoga (tie)
Most Chowder Served: Brindisi's (business now closed)

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