Best of Boston

2018 Best Chowder

Boston Sail Loft

For a generation, this minimal-frills North End eatery at the water’s edge has attracted a legion of fans with its herb-y, unpretentious, preposterously thick take on the New England staple. To wit: Each overflowing mug comes loaded with fresh, tender clams and, in an unusual but welcome twist, a handful of chopped dill. There are few chowders in Boston this rich, and none this good.

80 Atlantic Ave., Boston, 617-227-7280, thebostonsailloft.com