Everywhere you look in the Bay State, you will find a seafood restaurant (at least that's how it seems). As a coastal New England state, Massachusetts offers plenty of dining options when it comes to seafood. From hole-in-the-wall shacks to fancy establishments, we have it all. But if you're looking for the best clam chowder in MA, well, that can be a little harder to find. Don't worry, though, we're here to help. We found one place you have to try if you love clam chowder. Welcome to your new favorite seafood restaurant, Woodman's of Essex.

Woodman's of Essex is a classic seafood joint along the coast of Massachusetts. For over 100 years, customers have flocked here for some of the freshest local fish in the area.

As a roadside clam shack owned by the same family for five generations, Woodman's has garnered a reputation as offering some of the "Best Seafood in America" by Forbes FYI Magazine. We would wholeheartedly agree that this is indeed the best seafood in America.

While the fried clams are among the most popular items on the Woodman's of Essex menu (they were invented right here at Woodman's in 1916, after all), the clam chowder is some of the best around.

The award-winning clam chowder is perfectly made; one spoonful and you'll see why it's some of the best in the state.

There is nothing in the state better than Woodman's of Essex chowder. It's perfectly created to form a warm creamy melt-in-your-mouth kind of dish that will fill your stomach and your soul.

Order a cup or a bowl and enjoy it on its own or as part of a meal. Your mouth will water with every single bite of Woodman's fresh, hot, and flavorful chowder.

You may want to try some of the other delicious offerings on the menu while you're here. Aside from the clam chowder and the fried clams, you can find everything from succulent lobster tails and jumbo shrimp to clam cakes, crab meat rolls, and even a few non-seafood options.

Whether it's the clam chowder, fried clams, or anything else on the menu, you'll love the fresh offerings at Woodman's of Essex, a classic seafood shack in Massachusetts.

Hungry for some of the best clam chowder in MA? What is your favorite establishment for clam chowder around the Bay State? Let us know in the comments. For more information and to see a menu, visit the Woodman's of Essex website and follow the Woodman's of Essex Facebook page.

You might need to walk off your meal after indulging in such fine New England seafood. For a good hike, head on over to the Monoliths Trail to find some stunning rock formations. Or perhaps it might be better to just lie down and take a nap. You can book a night at this lovely tiny home in Essex within walking distance of the water.

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