2025 Saratoga Chowderfest Participants

Chowderfest Date: February 8, 2025

Every year, local Saratoga restaurants put forth their absolute best chowder for Chowderfest, and you can vote for your favorites!

Stay tuned for more 2025 participants as they're announced! Event organizers are expecting over 80 chowder vendors.

• 534 Bistro: Vegetarian-based chowder with options to add on crab or bacon, drink specials starting at $3, live music from Russ Kennedy
• 9 Miles East: Thai Coconut Chowder (vegan, gluten free)
• Artisanal Brew Works: Shrimp & Scallop New England Clam Chowder, serving brunch starting at 10am, live acoustic music from 2pm to 4pm from Country Converts, then Erik Kufs from 5pm to 7pm
• Bailey's Cafe: Poor Fisherman's Deadliest Catch (whitefish chowder) with house-made chili oil and side flaky biscuit soup (gluten free)
• Ben & Jerry's: Phish Chowder, a dessert chowder made with Phish Food Ice Cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and M&M "croutons"
• Bentley's Tavern: Smokeshow, live DJs
• Boca Bistro: Paella Chowder (gluten free), with crisp chorizo, saffron infused cream, Valencia rice, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables
• Bookmakers Restaurant at the Holiday Inn: Bacon Chicken Ranch Chowder, live music by Tim & Norm
• Brasserie Benelux: Saratoga Loaded Potato Leek Chowder
• Bread Basket Bakery: Jalapeno Popper Chowder
• Brookmere: Chaudree Francaise with steamed clams, bacon, fennel, and fine herbs; music 12pm to 4pm by Chris Dollard; regent bar opens at 11am, bar menu available
• BuonaSera: Roasted Corn Chowder
• The Bunker: Roasted Jalapeno Shrimp Corn Chowder
• Cantina: Red Based Chorizo & Shrimp Chowder (gluten free)
• Carnivore Brothers BBQ & Catering: Pork Belly & Potato Chowder, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• Carson's Woodside Tavern: Carson's Kickin' Chicken Corn Chowder, Jeff Brisbin performing 12pm to 3pm, Padraic Dicker 6pm to 9pm
• Chianti Il Ristorante: Chianti Zuppa Peperonata (vegetarian, gluten free) with exotic stewed peppers, black and pinto beans, potatoes, and Italian soffrito
• Clancy's Tavern: Spud's Up Chowder/Potato & Corn Chowder with hot honey, bacon, and crispy onions; $1 off your first drink inside when you purchase a cup of chowder, limited custom shirts available
• The Coat Room: Caribbean Fish Chowder (gluten free)
• Cock 'N Bull: Loaded Baked Potato Chowder, serving from Dive
• Comfort Kitchen: Loaded Tater Tot Chowder
• Country Corner Cafe: Country Corner Breakfast Chowder, and music and jam sampling
• Diamond Club at Embassy Suites: Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder/Beef & Brie Chowder
• Dizzy Chicken: Salt Cod & Poblano Chowder garnished with a salt cod fritter
• Dock Brown's: Dock's Seafood Chowder with shrimp, clams, lobster, scallops, potatoes, corn, and more
• Druthers: Mexican Street corn Crab & Chorizo Chowder
• Dunning Street Station: Chicken Pot Pie Chowder, $5 beer specials
• Eddie F's: Shrimp & Scallop Corn Chowder
• Forno Bistro: Tuscan Beef Chowder with braised beef, cannellini beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and scallions
• Franklin Square Market: Smoked Seafood Corn Chowder with shrimp, mussels, scallops, new potatoes, and smoked bacon
• The Galley Bar & Grill: New England Seafood Chowder (gluten free with corn and haddock)
• Harvey's Restaurant & Bar: Harvey's Smoked Chicken & Corn Chowder
• Hattie's Restaurant: Kentucky Bourbon Chowder With Whiskey Glazed Shrimp, patio bar will be open, full bar available, environmentally friendly soup vessels with help from Sustainable Saratoga
• Henry Street Taproom: Cajun Chowder with andouille sausage, chicken, roasted corn, and potatoes, topped with a cornbread fritter
• The Hideaway: Buffalo Chicken Chowder/Philly Cheesesteak Chowder, served from Spa City Tap & Barrel, live music from Tailspin 12pm to 5pm, Ben Zoleski 5pm to 9pm
• Hills & Hollows: Spicy Sausage & Clam Chowder, serving from The Bourbon Room
• The Ice House: Southwest Smoked Pork Corn Chowder
• The Inn at Saratoga: Roasted Corn & Andouille Chowder
• Iron's Edge: Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder, serving from The Misfit
• Jacob & Anthony's American Grill: Classic New England Clam Chowder, TFL entertainment, DJ from 12pm to 6pm
• KaffeeHouse: Potato & Bacon Chowder, serving from Saratoga Springs City Center
• Karavalli: Mulligatawny Soup, a vegan and gluten free coconut milk and lentils based soup
• Kindred: Celery Root, Fennel, Potato & Leek Chowder
• The Local Pub & Teahouse: Jamaican Jerk Chowder with diced grilled pineapple (gluten free)
• Mazzone Hospitality: Duck & Leek Chowder, serving from Bluebird Spa City Motor Lodge
• The Merc: Wood Fired Chicken Chowder
• The Mill on Round Lake: Beef & Reef Chowder, ice bar, live DJs, and giveaways
• Milton Tavern: Island Jerk Chowder, serving from Phillies on Phila
• Mittler's Market: Lasagna Chowder, served in reusable bowls from Sustainable Saratoga, vodka tasting with Pick Six Vodka of Greenfield
• Morrissey's Lounge & Bistro: Miso Ramen Clam Chowder
• Neighborhood Kitchen: Pesto Chicken & Sausage Chowder, serving from Universal Preservation Hall with bar, music by "Shine On," and Proctors Collaborative Information Table
• Nook Cafe: Loaded Buffalo Chicken Chowder
• Olde Bryan Inn: Chicken Chorizo Chowder
• Omakase Sushi & Grill: Seafood Hot & Sour Soup, will be selling Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken for $2 as well
• The Parting Glass: Luck of the Irish Chowder, the Brass Machine from 2pm to 5pm
• PDT Catering: French Seafood Chowder, serving from PDT Maison
• Prime Restaurant: Leek Chowder with duck confit, raclette, gruyere bread bowl, plus $2 oysters, bar menu from 11am to 4pm, live music by Pat Decker from 11am to 4pm, full bar
• Putnam Place: Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Kenny B's miso honey hot sauce, live entertainment
• Rhea: Seafood & Corn Chowder Ramen, open for lunch
• Ribbon Cafe: SW Shrimp Corn Chowder, The Real McCoy will be serving up their beers
• The Ripe Tomato: Portuguese Clam Chowder
• Salt & Char: Vadouvan Spiced Cauliflower Chowder, DJ
• Sara's Kitchen: Chicken Shawarma Chowder topped with seasoned pita chip crumbles
• Saratoga Central Catholic Baseball Team: Bullpen Bounty Chowder packed with a variety of seafood, like a bullpen full of pitching talent, serving from 395 Broadway, prepared by Chef Larry Schepici, all proceeds go towards baseball team spring training in Wide World of Sports Disney
• Saratoga Chocolate Company: Raspberry Chocolate Chowder, Valentine's chocolates available in shop
• Saratoga City Tavern: Caribbean Jerk Chicken Chowder
• Saratoga Lake Golf Course: Chicken & Street Corn Chowder, serving from the Soundbar
• Saratoga Race Track: Levy Restaurants: Cajun Gumbo Chowder, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• Saratoga Rowing Association: Seafood Chowder, serving from the Franklin Square Market
• Saratoga Winery: Cheeseburger Chowder, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• Scallions: Cuban Corn Chowder (gluten free)
• Screaming Eagle: Loaded Corn Chowder & Loaded Seafood Chowder, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• Seneca: Smokey "Seafood Boil" Chowder
• Simply Food by Maura: Mac-n-Cheese Chowder (vegetarian option as well), served from Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
• Spot Coffee: Elote Chorizo Chowder
• Stewart's Shop: Loaded Potato Chowder, Flavor the Cow will be attending to greet families and take photos with kids
• Sushi Thai Garden: Asian Chowder
• Taquero Tacos & Donuts: Clam & Chorizo Chowder
• Ted's Fish Fry: New England Clam Chowder, serving from D'Andrea's Pizza
• The Thirsty Owl: Seafood Chowder, live music from 6pm to 8:30pm, lunch service throughout the day
• Tinney's Tavern: Tinney's Cajun Clam Chowder, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• Wasabi: Seafood Soup with seafood spring rolls and crispy chicken nuggets
• West Ave. Chicken: West Ave Chicken Chowder, serving from The Night Owl, DJ Intell Hayesfield
• West Ave. Pizza: Tortellini Soup, serving from the Saratoga Springs City Center
• West Side Sports Bar & Grill: Mexican Street Corn Chowder
• Wheatfields: Maple Bourbon Bacon Potato Chowder, featuring happy hour drink specials 11am to 3pm
• Whitman Brewing: Detroit Style Pizza Chowder
• The Wild Horse: Thai Green Curry Lobster Chowder
• WSWHE BOCES: Sausage & Potato (gluten free)/Buffalo Chicken Chowder/Cajun Chicken & Bacon Chowder topped with fried jalapenos, drive-thru served by students

Note, Booker & Bangtail is not officially participating in Chowderfest, but will be offering a soup deal: buy a $3 PBR or Busch Light Draught or $5 Guinness Draught and get free soup.  See their Facebook page for more details.

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