February 22-23, 2025
2-Day Event—Rain or Shine
Amateur chefs will compete on Saturday, followed by professional chefs on Sunday.
Join the delicious festivities as amateur and professional chefs prepare their finest clam chowder recipes along the Boardwalk.
Teams compete in the friendly competition, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for BEST CLAM CHOWDER in the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competition!
Thank you for participating in this year’s Cook-Off! With your help, the event raised much-needed funds for The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department.
Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 24, 2024
Best Boston
- Rocky Horror Clam Show
- Pete’s Clamtastic
- 831 Fam
Best Manhattan
- Big C’s
- Clam Halen
- Grateful Clams
People’s Choice Winner
Boston
4 Men & A Clam
People’s Choice Winner
Manhattan
- 4 Men and a Clam
Most Tasted
- 4 Men & A Clam
- The Silence of the Clams
- Bloody Brilliant Chowder
Best Theming
- Clamstock
- The Silence of the Clams
- The Clams Department
Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 25, 2024
Best Boston
- Seascape Golf Course
- Latin Asian Fusion Kitchen
- Jack O’Neill Restaurant/Dream Inn
Best Manhattan
- Coasties Clam Chowder
- Redwood Sluggers (UCSC Dining)
- Dominican Oaks
People’s Choice Winner
Boston
- Ideal Bar & Grill
People’s Choice Winner
Manhattan
- Redwood Sluggers (UCSC Dining)
Most Tasted
- Ideal Bar & Grill
- Jack O’Neill Restaurant/Dream Inn
- Chowder Slugs (UCSC Dining)
Best Theming
- Jack O’Neill Restaurant/Dream Inn
- Kick-Butt Chowder
- Seascape Golf Course
The Clam Chowder Cook-Off is an important fundraiser for the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department. Last year, more than $90,000.00 was raised!
Thank You to our Clam Chowder Cook-Off Sponsors
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