In a state renowned for its fish tacos and oceanfront dining, there exists a humble seafood sanctuary that has Californians willingly sitting in traffic for hours just to savor a bowl of the most sublime clam chowder this side of New England.
Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood doesn’t look like much from the outside – and that’s precisely part of its charm.
The modest red awning announcing “Pete’s Seafood Sandwiches” serves as an understated beacon for those in-the-know, a culinary lighthouse guiding hungry souls to chowder perfection.
You might easily stroll past this unassuming storefront if you weren’t specifically looking for it, but locals and dedicated food enthusiasts have turned finding Pete’s into something of a delicious treasure hunt…