I decided to walk here from the parking garage next to SMOCA after walking through the museum's rather bland exhibits, and it wasn't too bad a stroll. There were plenty of people, but I wasn't jostled or anything.
Having just snarfed down a scone at the Australian Bakery, I ordered the clam chowder in the bread bowl ($12). The serving size was enormous, and I liked the little touches like the toasted bread top and bacon crumbles. It even came with oyster crackers!
The clam chowder was exceptionally rich, creamy, and chock full of clams and potatoes, with a bit of celery as well. It easily is one of the best bowls of clam
chowder I've ever had. A sprinkle of black pepper and ripping off the bread to dip it into the soup made it fantastic.
My water and order arrived very fast, and the waitress checked back several times. The $5 off coupons for the various Square One concepts were nice too, including one for C&M itself I received for filling out the satisfaction survey that came with the bill.
While it's not as convenient for me as Buck & Rider, it's definitely a great place I'd like to explore more. It's a little more casual than B&R, and a tad less upscale, which isn't a bad thing.
Only minor bit of grousing: The stools/chairs for the hightop tables are uncomfortable.