Dock, Drink & Dine: Los Angeles Harbor

A pleasant cruise through the many marinas in Los Angeles Harbor will reveal a variety of waterfront restaurants and bars, ranging from small, family-run eateries to larger establishments with formal dining. All of these restaurants are popular venues with fine food enjoyed by boaters and harbor visitors alike.   The Chowder Barge Like a scene from John Steinbeck’s novel, Cannery Row, the Chowder Barge on Henry Ford Avenue in Leeward Bay Marina, Wilmington, survives among shipping operations and old, worn-out sailboats and fishing vessels. Both the exterior and interior of this venerable, old floating hangout reflect a long history of catering to professional fishers, container ship crew and local families just out for a day of fun. Long before entering service as a floating eatery, the barge was used to transport equipment and personnel during the filming of the 1935 classic film, “Mutiny on the Bounty.” If a bowl of clam chowder, a steak and potato, a burger or fish and chips with an icy mug of beer is calling you, this is the place where you can come as you are, relax and enjoy a hearty meal. Their specialty, of course, is their clam chowder made fresh every day right on the premises....