We stumbled into this wonderful Restaurant five years ago. First time back after Covid from Miami and decided to give it a second try for my Husband’s birthday. It was as good as we remembered if not better. Brice was welcoming and most gracious. Julio and Joey were attentive & knowledgeable and our compliments to the chef Joaquin Garcia for excellent cuisine and presentation. We are forever fans of this amazing restaurant!
Sunday lunch was great, host was very welcoming and bartender was very friendly. I wasn't hungry but only wanted some snack, so I had Six littleneck Clams, Faroe Island Salmon Tartare and a glass of house white wine. I enjoyed vibe and restaurant ambiance. I enjoyed so much, food was good and I definitely will recommend to my friends.
Great spot for a seafood themed brunch especially if you want to pair with crisp wines. Oysters were solid, and the clam sliders are a must order. Service was very helpful and pleasant!
Always a wonderful experience. Food and service are excellent. Not an extensive menu but everything they have is done extremely well. Tonight's scallop special was phenomenal, really everything was thoroughly enjoyed from the shrimp spring rolls to the chocolate bread pudding for dessert.
Everything was pretty solid. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server helped us making some solid food choices. We didn’t have to wait long for food or drinks. This was a great experience!
One of the best meals we’ve ever had in nyc. Service was top notch as well. We will definitely be back.
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I recently celebrated my engagement dinner at The Clam, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Ben, the manager, played a pivotal role in making our special evening unforgettable. His professionalism shone through right from our arrival, setting a tone of warmth and meticulous attention to detail.
The pricing at The Clam was surprisingly reasonable, a pleasant surprise considering the exceptional quality of the food and service. Ben's ability to efficiently handle every request, amidst the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, was impressive.
The food was a highlight of the evening. Each dish, true to the restaurant's namesake, was a culinary masterpiece, with seafood dishes that were both innovative and delicious. The menu offered a wide range of options, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences.
Ben's staff at The Clam were just as commendable. They were attentive, friendly, and added significantly to the overall positive experience of our engagement dinner.
Overall, dining at The Clam for such a special occasion was a decision I'll always cherish. The combination of exquisite food, impeccable service, and the charming ambiance of the restaurant made our celebration truly memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend The Clam to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.
I loved the place. The clam chowder was the best I've had in NYC, and both the shrimps and the fish were great. Highly recommended!
Really excellent. The lobster and clam strips slider and clam chowder were top notch, but the unexpected star of the show was the roasted carrots! Recommended all around.
Came here for a birthday celebration! Excellent food and service! Julio our server was exceptional and very attentive! My partner had the mussels to start and I had the jumbo shrimp ! Entrees were the Branzino which was cooked to perfection! Skin was crisp but meat was moist! I had the Halibut and the butternut squash risotto was amazing ! A side of Brussels made the perfect accompaniment ! We thoroughly enjoyed the food to the extent we ordered more to take out! The Clam is a gem! They made our celebration and we will be back for sure!
This place was fantastic for drinks, apps, and dinner. We went for a bunch of different apps vs the entree fish dishes. The east coast oysters we had were perfection. Also very much enjoyed the lobster arancini, and the crudo. The rose sangria was tasty and so pretty too! I'll definitely be back.
Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Of all the restaurants we visit this is hands down our favorite. This is the kind of place you refer to as a GEM.
Let’s start with the location on the corner of Leroy and Hudson across from the park on a tree lined corner. Summer, spring, fall all perfect times to enjoy outdoor dining on either of their epic patios. Time it right a the sunset will shoot down Leroy st. And light up the block like a movie set.
The namesake is well represented on the menu from raw clams (not easily discovered on menus today), a pasta w/ clams in red sauce (amazing) or the sliders featuring lobster and fried clam strips. Beyond that there many other great options including two dishes centered on Farrow Island salmon. Mike the Executive Chef keeps things fresh and seasonal while allowing the natural goodness of the seafood to shine through.
But all this would mean nothing without the staff. We are on fist name basis with many folks there but Carla leads point on the whole joint. Carla takes the words “front of house” and makes them “my house”. From the minute you walk through the door the team is 10 steps ahead. I swear we could walk in and say nothing and an amazing meal would be served, paired and on point.
If this does not read like a restaurant love letter then I am not doing The Clam justice as it is where we celebrate everything and where we show up at 1:30 on a Saturday ready to let the afternoon escape us.
We were a party of 6, ordered drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert and every single thing was incredible. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Despite being 80% or so full it was quiet enough to easily have a conversation. Already planning my next trip back!
Our party of five tried four different dishes, all of which were excellent. The lobster and clam sliders in particular were great, as was the clam chowder. Their old bay fries are to die for. The wine list is thoughtful and reasonably priced. Recommended!
Date night tonight and this cozy restaurant did not disappoint! The service was impeccable and the food delightful. I dined on the Atlantic cod that was flakey and enhanced with the bacon aromas. Our server helped us pair this meal with a perfect sparkling wine that did not break the bank! I especially enjoyed the fact that I didn’t feel rushed which unfortunately is a feeling I get more often when dining in NY. We were able to enjoy the rest of our wine without the passive aggressive “Anything else we can get you” that you find in other places- so bravo, that is a commendable trait! Will visit again for sure.
Amazing all around! Non pretentious, chilled vibe. Delicious seafood theme menu. The clam dip is a must try. Perfect weekend unwind with brunch and happy hours.
Incredible selection of seafood options, with great flavors and surprisingly filling serving sizes. The sliders are a must-try and the French fries have the perfect amount of crisp. They have a nice outdoor seating section and the indoor tables feel cozy. Friendly service but coordination was a bit off (I had multiple servers checking in on our table and it didn't seem like they had a way of checking what had already been ordered). The chocolate cake was a little dry for my taste, but the cream sauce slightly makes up for that.
A delicious go-to that never disappoints. Great year round and their menu changes accordingly. Beautiful interior that is quite cozy in the winter, yet bright in the summer with big windows looking out to the street. Shared east and west coast oysters with friends; I got the salmon while they got the mussels and branzino. All were fab.
The food is delightful. It is fresh and tasty. Each dish is carefully crafted so that the flavors of the various ingredients embrace each other beautifully. The menu on valentine's day was a prix fixe ($95/person). We were a little disappointed that they ran out of the Champaign and lobster chowder, but what we ended up ordering for drinks and appetizers was excellent. The entrées were exquisite. The desserts were on the underwhelming side so dinner did not end with a high note. The curd of the lemon tart had an after taste and I wished the crust was "sablé". I also would have liked the chocolate bread pudding to be a little moist and the vanilla ice cream to be without the rose flavor. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was cozy and intimate.
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