Few things in this world measure up to a warm, hearty bowl of clam chowder -- and this iconic American restaurant is the one ...

Seaweed brings a subtle salinity to this mussel, clam, and cod–based chowder. Source dried kelp or kombu in the international foods aisle at your local grocery store, or find it online.

These fantastic Bay Area eateries take slurping to the next level, from Walnut Creek Yacht Club and its creamy clam chowder to San Jose’s King’s Fish House and its spicy seafood stew.