Abe & Louie's chowder is just the second to receive five stars. Every ingredient in it is excellent and in balance, including the bacon. Read on for more.

We tried to get a new chowder, but stumbled into an old one. You'll have to read more to find out why Smith and Wollensky Chowder barely even got included in the Chowder Quest.

The chowder at Sea Level Oyster Bar in Newburyport has a creamy, thick consistency, but the clams were a little tough. And while the potatoes were good, the chowder needed a little more flavor to jump to the next level.

There is corn chowder and there is clam chowder. You shouldn't try to mix the two, but Roberto's does. It's not successful, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get their meatball pizza.

Kelly's Roast Beef's chowder is disappointing. Despite ample clams and potatoes, the chowder's watery consistency and off-tasting flavor stopped us from even finishing it. Other menu items like fried shrimp and roast beef sandwiches also failed to impress, leading to a verdict of do not visit Kelly's.