Outdoor seating
Yes
The Clam in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-242-7420
Site: http://www.theclamnyc.com/
Site: http://www.theclamnyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (199)
Delicious. Nice outdoor ambiance and an equally good indoor arrangement. Attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. Well crafted menu with variety beyond just seafood (but obviously the seafood is the focus). Seriously good.
Visited this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon, there was plenty of seating outdoors however seats in the shade were pretty much all occupied. Staff at this restaurant are very friendly and attentive. We ordered a arugula & cantaloupe salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail($5/piece), little neck clams (raw bar), seafood chowder, seared sea scallops and a fried clam & lobster slider. The little neck clams were quite fresh but a bit lacking in flavor, shrimps were sweet but did not warrant a $5/piece price point. Seafood chowder was bit on the bland side, and very watered down. The real highlight of the dining experience at this establishment were the entrees: the sea scallops were cooked to perfection, scallops were very fresh and sweet with a nice crisp sear on the exterior and right texture inside. The clam & lobster slider was simply amazing, the texture of the crispy fried clams with the lightly dressed lobster salad on the buttery slider bun was a delight. I would give this restaurant another try for the other entrees.
Perfect atmosphere, foods were superb. Will def come back
Very very good. Had diner here whilst in NY and not disappointed. Food is very fresh and tasty…the lobster arancini are superb! Service is just right to not be too rushed or too slow…and with a smile. I don’t live in NY but I would definitely come back the next time I am here. Recommended.
Five stars all the way. The service was fast and very friendly. Food was delicious. Really delicious. The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Especially good were the halibut and the Brussels sprouts. Also the desert was delicious, both the coconut panna cotta and the chocolate bread pudding. I definitely recommend it.
Went for Valentine’s Day dinner and was blown away with the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. The service, ambiance and food are great for a date. So happy I came here with my partner! We’ll definitely be back again.
Cool Place, Nice Service, and Good food!But little too expensive for food portion.I think couple butter garlic rolls should be free, portion wasnt enough even with sharing three entrees with my fiance.
Excellent clams. The service was top notch. The place was packed and everyone was enjoying the scenery and the food.
Overall pretty good food in a quiet neighbourhood (street). We ordered clam dip, lobster arancini, green beans, asparagus, fries, halibut, scallop, lobster slider and ice cream sandwich. All good, but the potato chips for the dip were too salty and the halibut and scallop were way to pricey for the small portion you got. We were seated in the outdoor booth on the south side (the less traffic one; St Lukes Pl.) with a heater and a plastic partition between tables. The waiters were all friendly and attentive, but the woman escorting us to the table acted like she owned the place.
Truth be told, seafood restaurants aren’t my first choice but decided to go to The Clam with my best friend on Christmas Eve. I’m so happy we did. We had many different appetizers to share. They also had a seven fishes price fix menu for Xmas Eve. While we didn’t do that, we were able to order the Fra Diavolo and Peekytoe crab & clam fritters from the menu. The service and staff were amazing, the food was excellent and the outdoor seating was great. They had heat lamps and even on a cold, windy day, it was comfortable. Can’t wait to go back.
Quite amazing seafood place. We had the salmon tartare so fresh. My baked halibut was amazing melting in my mouth with my fav broccoli rabe, my friend had cod, which looked equally delicious. The chips were amazing! And the rose sangria was not bad. Can’t wait to come back to try oysters…
Had amazing service!!! Sat a large group outside and the vibes were amazing, oysters were great, loved the cocktail I got. Would recommend and would go back
Fantastic lunch. I stopped by while waiting on my passport and had a fantastic salmon salad with radishes and a local lager. Highly recommend. It is a great spot for lunch and also is taking legit covid mitigation precautions. Highly recommend.
Walked up to this restaurant on a Sunday evening after an event with the NYC Pride asked if it was any tables available.. we were immediately brushed off and told it was none available. Place was quite empty. Plenty Indoor and outdoor seats were vacant. Very distasteful behavior. Black Queer People aren’t welcomed.
Amazing. The staff and the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be back and I’ve already recommended this place multiple times.
Wow!! This place is awesome. From the food, service, cute outdoor setup... we had a blast celebrating my friends birthday. The mussels (not sure if it was a curry broth) were insanely tasty! And...THE ROLLS Y’ALL!! The rolllllsssssss. Don’t skip this spot.
Food was delicious. (recommend lobster sliders!)However, disliked our server.There was dirt on the potato chips and she said they cannot help it cause they cover the chips with napkins to absorbe oil. No apologies. Said even if there are more dirts later, there is nothing she can do about it. Later she threw the bill on the table and could not care less.Also it was too hot inside.
They have the best half shell little neck clams.. on weekdays $1 oysters happy hours. ❤
Excellent food. Seasonal and fresh, so Id call ahead if theres a specific fish or vegetable I was looking forward to. Love patio season especially. DEFINITELY make reservations if youre looking to dine prime time [Thurs - Saturday 7pm -9pm]. Otherwise, Id dine at the bar.
Spectacular seafood prepared all the right ways. Perfectly shucked oysters with no bite of shells in it. Fried offerings are light and not oily. This is the best seafood restaurant in the city.
My food was so good! The service was wonderful. Sat out on the patio. It is nice and warm. I would eat here again and bring all my friends!
I was craving some good oysters and mussels. The Clam delivered on both. The spicy coconut broth with the mussels was delicious. I almost picked up the bowl and drank it. Great happy hour menu. 2 for 1 glasses of wine. $1 bites. I had the deviled egg with anchovy. So tasty. Service was wonderful. I live a few blocks away so I will be back.
Love the clam chowder! It was great. The only issue I had was appearance. It doesn’t look to inviting when you first walk in. The table settings appear outdated and uninviting.Don’t be scared walk in and enjoy the food.
Good was great but it is a little on the pricey side. The service it is great and the restaurant is beautiful.
The service was excellent, extremely professional, very friendly and fast. We sat outside during a sunny week day and enjoyed our business chat. Even as a vegetarian I enjoyed the meatless options here a lot!
They discriminate based off of looks/ethnicity. Don’t bother, very uncomfortable place to dine, seating is on top of each other, food was mediocre for price
Hands down delicious! Everything we ate was seasoned great. It was all so fresh. My favorite was the faroe island salmon tartare appetizer! The halibut was excellent as well.
Another great place in the Wrst Village. A bit pricey. Clams where so fresh. I was told the lobster slider with a fried clam is very popular. I saw it come out and wished I odered it, but it was late in the evening. Best thing is you can order one.
Fantastic, kind waitstaff! Best cod Ive had in a very long time!
The food was absolutely delicious!!! Jake, the manager was great also!
The food is great, but the service is OUTSTANDING!! Everyone we encountered on the staff was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and patient. The wine and spirits menu includes fun and interesting selections that are hard to find even in NYC. Thank you for a lovely evening out!
Very well done branzino. Exceptional and large Puget Sound oysters. Attentive service, and comfortable if small space typical of upscale West Village spots.
Good food, bad customer experience.I stopped by without reservation and was told that I’d have just one hour for brunch because there was another reservation coming up. Which was totally fine by me - I told that to the hostess and made my order (an appetizer, main dish and wine)One of the waiters came to me after 30 mins (!) saying that he needs the table. When I replied to him that I had been promised one hour he just said “Yes, your time is up”. I paid and left, but I found his tone absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable.The food was actually good. I’d probably leave 4 stars if that accident didn’t happen.
Nice interior and outside seating, good food, pricey!
Cool vibe and great service but we left disappointed about the food. The toast for our burrata appetizer was burnt. The spicy spaghetti and clams were nothing special. The garlic clams were good but needed more lemon zest. Stay away from the apple dessert unless you want ginger ice cream. The ginger flavor was too strong so we sent the dessert back. Overall, average food with a high price tag. I would not go back.
The food, the wine, and the staff were all amazing. We had a great time. We ate everything and didnt think to take any pictures. Thank you.
I had higher expectations for the service. It was an overcast day with a few rain drops here and there. We were a party of four looking to start the experience with a bottle of wine and half dozen oysters for each of us “right off the bat” Our waiter however, refused to serve us until we had decided on the full menu in order to put the order in at once. I understand the order can come in courses, but we simply knew how we wanted to start before even reading the menu. I quickly learned that the waiter’s way was the only way so we had to delay our appetite for a bit. That was oddly acceptable until he approached our table for the second time asking if we were ready for the full order - which we were not just yet and so I tried for the second time ask if he could bring us the wine and oysters while we read the menu. At that time, holding an umbrella he justified himself with a rather patronizing tone saying that it was raining, so he wanted to avoid coming out to our table to take multiple orders. Well, that is when the excitement for being there embraced the waiter’s discomfort and changed our mood. I know the situation with COVID is not pleasant for anybody, but we are paying customers sitting outside under a sunshade getting hit by some inevitable water drops on a summer night. It would be nicer if our waiter would not complain or reduce his level of commitment about serving us. He never returned to our table and bluntly ignored us for a good while. We walked inside to learn that the manager would be serving us. I appreciate the manager taking care of it from that moment on and serving us, but at that point we were unfortunately very distraught so we just paid the bill and left before dinner.
Went yesterday. Passed by hundreds of times. Never went in. Liked environment. Simple. Staff was very nice and attentive. However, $16 for a bowl of chowder is a bit much. It was snowing and cold. The chowder tasted good but was more like soup. Very thin needs to be thicker like the fog outside. The fried clam and lobster slider was pretty good.
This will sound harsh... Everything was great except the food. And the food was fine. But nothing was memorable and the clam pizza, while a perfectly good idea, was seasoned in a way that made it... well, weird. Great service... Really great service. Reasonable prices. And... Meh.Hmm ... 6 years later. Absolutely didnt remember having been there before. The service is still good, the food north of passable. But ... holy cow $4 for small, undistinguished oysters, and $5 per shrimp for what were decidedly NOT shrimp cocktail size. Itll be 6 more years ... if ever.
Clam & Lobster Sliders. Wow. The addition of fried clam strips makes a brilliant variation of a lobster roll. Everyone in our party (well, in our car...got these to go on the way to the airport) loved them. Highly recommend.
Place is so cozy and welcoming. I came for dinner with 3 more people, we were very excited.. Until this “waiter” with attitude came to upset us. Since the waiter could not put the appetizer order before putting the full order at once. We only had 2 dozens of oysters and a bottle of wine.I left very unhappy and hungry.
Went here for an early dinner and its a great seafood place, kind of off the beaten path. Start with the Clam Dip, our waiter described it perfectly as French Onion dip with clams. The homemade chips it comes with pair perfectly with it.My girlfriend and I split the baked clams, lobster and fried clam sliders, and the old bay fries. All of it tasted really great, especially the sliders (although a bit pricey at 2 for $24).Overall, a really great seafood place with good cocktails/beer, and a great ambiance.
Even during covid, The Clam was bustling as ever on a weekday night with proper social distancing tables, all seated outdoors, with staff taking precautions of wearing masks. Whilst I was there, I noted staff cleaning down tables with sanitizing spray. The food was delicious...I had the salmon and it fell apart with the graze of my fork whereas my wife had the clam chowder and lobster sliders. The lobster was very good and the chowder settled well on a windy evening. I would go again.
Ambience is pleasant and the staff are very friendly. However, the food is exceedingly mediocre for the price. For instance, the shrimp were overcooked, the clams were bitter/not the freshest, cocktail sauce was ketchup-y, and the clam chowder tasted stale.
Called ahead to make sure they had availability. 20 minutes later we show up 1.5 hrs before they close and they proceed to tell us “they are closing early”. First impression was your lasting impression. Won’t be back!
Excellent menu with an emphasis on seafood. The cod, sea bream and salmon were all prepared perfectly, with accompaniments (almonds in the case of the cod) that filled in some taste and texture haps without being overwhelming. The wine list was manageable and reasonable. The service and care we received were outstanding. Now I know why my wife raved about it several months ago after her first visit. Delightful place. We will be back.
This is a great space, good natural light flowing in and plenty of outdoor seating as well. The problem I had with The Clam was the service. I understand that in between lunch and dinner can be an awkward time for a restaurant, but this is Manhattan! If you cant handle it, then close down for a few hours to prep for dinner. They were all pretty snooty and unconcerned as well.I came here with my boyfriend on a Saturday early evening and the restaurant was almost empty, but completely unprepared to have walk-ins. No one greeted us, there was no obvious hostess, once we were seated we were neglected for a good 20 minutes. We just ordered drinks and small plates and no one checked on us, not once. That is unacceptable.We had a raw plate of clams and oysters, fries, and another small plate. Tasty, but not spectacular. Their homemade bread is yummy, buttered Hawaiian rolls. I wouldnt come back unless I had a reservation or sat outside where I didnt mind being ignored by the wait staff.
Solid meal - sliders were small, but good.
Delicious food and great service! They have amazing burrata, awesome spicy lobster, and great corn! Yes, I said it, corn 🌽. Outdoor seating during the summer but the inside is nice and relaxed as well. I’ve been here for lunch and dinner, and would recommend either.My only recommendation to the restaurant is to have a different wine by the glass selection, and to maybe add lobster rolls to the menu for lunch.
Went here for a birthday dinner. The fresh country bread and butter they serve to start melts in your mouth. The BC oysters were incredibly fresh and plump, and the clam chowder with clams-in-shell was amazing--creamy without leaving you too full. My soft shell crab, while perfectly cooked, would have been better accompanied by a soft starch as opposed to the crunchy fennel salad that shared the plate. A+ for cocktails. Great atmosphere, and great service, too.
I went to the clam today ... for the first time since the pandemic ... it used to be one of my favorite favorite restaurants in new york ... after todays experience, the clam will be one of my favorite restaurants of all-time throughout anywhere in the world ...the food (today: kale caesar; spaghetti & clams; spicy cucumbers; and the outrageous parker house roll -- ed. note: if you do not order one of these rolls, dont even bother being alive) ... the drinks (piña piña -- 2 for 1 for $12 !!!) ... most of all, the incredible hospitality ...if you need to feel good, you must go to the clam !!!
Worth a 25 minute subway ride.The Clam was a very pleasant surprise. It was recommended by a client for a lunch meeting and Im glad I followed through. The restaurant is rather small but the table grouping isnt cluttered and it was delightfully serene, which made for a perfect meeting place. Service was excellent, food came out in a timely manner, and the dishes were reasonably priced. Standouts for me included the clam fried rice and the fried clam belly sandwich.
Thank you all at The Clam for the always delicious and soothing food, the very friendly and professional service and the great atmosphere and feel that makes this place an always reliable choice for us, neighborhood people and to all who look for a great meal in the/our precious West Village.
DO NOT COME HERE FOR HAPPY HOUR. They advertise a good happy hour deal in order to attract patrons, but they will not serve you if you do not order food. This is unfair and misleading for what they advertise. Their restaurant was empty but they refused to seat or check on us since we didnt have a high bill. (Im not sure if their staff is paid enough?) We were told we had a time limit on our table which we were fine with (we didnt have a reservation) but we werent seen by our waitress for 50 minutes(!) after our first drink. By that time she told us that our 2nd round of drinks would be full-priced, which would have been fine with us, except that we hadnt been checked on by their staff in almost an hour! We first asked the waitress if she could honor the happy hour pricing due to her delay and she simply said no and walked immediately away. After complaining to management, they honored the happy hour price but didnt apologize, and instead were rude the entire experience. We witnessed the waitress constantly checking on the table past us that was ordering food but she was ignoring us. I wouldnt recommend this restaurant to anyone, and would recommend to go to The Warren or Hudson Clearwater across the street instead.
I continue to love The Clam. I went twice last week. Not every kitchen in the community is abiding by safety standards. The Clam does. You can see right into the kitchen. The tasty meals they’re serving are all made by colleagues wearing masks. Seems so simple but it’s crucial. Thank you The Clam
This is a little gem. The size of the restaurant is perfect for space and intimacy. Not too big or small. I must say the crudo app was the best crudo I have ever had and the bonus was the server divided the dish prior to it being served. That NEVER happens. I almost said, We only ordered one! before he said smartly we already split it for you! The presentation was perfect. My sister had the spaghetti and clams and the texture of the in-house made (they told us upon inquiry) pasta was interesting, and delicious. I had the swordfish.
Ladys. Clam and lobster sliders alone are worth the trip.
My name is David. , I was part of a 4 person dinner party. Only two of four meals were ok. Service was very poor. Clams gritty, crab cake burnt with only a spec of crab. One of the party had uncooked clams, also gritty. Bread seemed stale. Salads were good. Waitress only acted friendly at the time of the bill.
Serving beautifully fresh raw & cooked clam dishes to feast on. Other fish are available as well as meat dishes. We had a variety of starters including Clam Dip with crispy chips, Fluke Crudo, Littleneck Clams, Spanish Octopus & a wonderful Parker House roll. The Mains were just as delicious! No room for Desserts this time. Our Servers were efficient & friendly, fast service & very good at keeping our table free of used plates & drinking water topped up. Cosy atmosphere. Very busy & therefore very noisy with happy chatty customers. So busy eating, forgot to take photos 😋😁
Had lunch here outside, was superb. Wonderful, gracious service, delicious seafood, great happy hour cucumber mint gin cocktails. Will absolutely return.
One of my favorite places in NYC! I made reservations for my boyfriends 30th birthday and then reached out to the restaurant to see if they could do something special. Mike Price himself wrote back to me and set up a tasting menu and included my two favorite things on the menu (the chilled 1/2 Maine lobster and the fried clam and lobster sliders). The service was excellent all night - attentive without being overly so. They even reserved a special table for us. It was a wonderful evening and the food was absolutely delicious.
Really good selection. A lot to choose from
This restaurant is fine. Nice atmosphere. Nice outdoor space. The food is just ok. Should not be a 4.5
Everything was good. I will definitely go back for the dinner experience. Carla our server was very great.
Awesome seafood place, nice ambiance and service
Came here for a fathers day lunch and the experience was lovely from beginning to end. We arrived earlier then our scheduled reservation time and still got seated right away. Our server was attentive and polite. The food was amazing! For appetizers we ordered the campechana coctel de camaron which was delicious! As well as the littleneck clams. For lunch we ordered stuffed clams, spaghetti and clams, and the la frieda burger. Myself and my family were all very happy with our choices. Drinks were great too! Ill definitely be coming back!
Lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff to boot! Its so hard to find steamers in Manhattan- these hit the spot! Ipersonally love my seafood on the simple side, but Im always up to taste what the chef is concocting. From simple to sophisticated, anyone can get their seafood cravings fulfilled at this spot. Good for groups of four ish or date night
Ive been about a dozen times of the years for reliably great service and delicious food. Theyve done a wonderful job of creating a social distancing Covid aware restaurant, maintaining the high standards of food, wine and service.
Seafood and the feeling at this spot is excellent. cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. the service was very sociable and kind. the bill was decent for the quality.
The clue is in the name. We had the clam strip starter which is great value. Being a part-time Mainer I had the chicken here, which was great. I drank a draft IPA, which came in a tall glass that appeared less than a pint, but that could be optics. The wine list is steeply priced, so discourages exploration of lesser known wines, but thats the NYC norm now.
Undoubtfully a great experience in this place. We were there for my moms birthday and all I can say the experience was wonderful.Good food, good champagne, great service, excellent atmosphere, just a wonderful spot where one can enjoy without being assaulted by turrists in Manhattan
Our experience began with rather aggressive reservation confirmation, which was a bad omen. I was unable to answer my phone, first voicemail at 11:15 a.m., second call at 1:22 p.m. both threatening to release the reservation to the wait list if not confirmed by 3 p.m.. If youre really that popular, is it so necessary to berate your customers to confirm? May I suggest that you change that to We request that our customers confirm by 3 p.m.? Pretty irritating. So, we showed up on time and there is not really a host station so you stand there waiting to be acknowledged and nobody comes out to greet you, they finally just gesture you to come further in. Awkward. I know that restaurants make money by turning tables but this place takes it to another level, not so subtly moving you along. FOOD: The clam/lobster sliders are pretty tasty but at $14 for a 2-bite mini-sandwich the value is not there. Clam chowder is nice but nothing special and at $15 for a pretty small bowl it is also overpriced. Clam pizza was OK, dry flavorless crust and not that great especially if youve had the ones in New Haven. It is a rather nice room but gets very loud. Based on the obnoxious front of house management and mediocre food, I wont be back.
Very good seafood restaurant with a nice ambiance, just not in the top echelon of NYC restaurants. Service was slightly subpar but still decent.
Friendly service delivers reliable and thoughtful takes on American seafood dishes. Brunch is definitely a winner. All the local ingredients on display from the bar overlooking Mike Price in the kitchen is pretty great too! Aim for a seat near the windows or the bar, and Id recommend the eggs benedict at brunch, and the clam dip for sure.
Went here for lunch because I was craving some good seafood, and this place had some good reviews. However I had a bad experience here. I felt like the oil used for frying was not that good cuz I had indigestion problems later. Ravioli was not cooked well, but when I told the waiter about that she was offered to replace the dish but I had had enough and wanted to get out of there. I was not charged for the ravioli though.
Very nice Seafood restaurant! If you are Seafood lover, this place is definetly for you! We ordered Fried Clam & Lobster sliders, oysters and it was around $35pp and for desert we had Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta($10) which was so yummy! All the food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent as well!
Seafood and the scene here is above par. This location is one of my favorites. The bill was good for what you get. Kinda of like a place in Houston that I enjoyed.
Cocktails were delicious (especially the Winter Old-Fashioned) and the vibe of the place was really fun (buzzing without being overbearing). Particular was loving the old school music playing (think TLC). Didnt try the food yet but the raw bar looked really good - will definitely be back.
Excellent experience. The quality of food, even the chicken (surprisingly for a seafood restaurant) was very high, served by our friendly, knowledgeable and efficient server in a pleasant and clean atmosphere with a lively (but not too noisy) vibe. Great west village option. We will definitely return.
This place is becoming my favorite seafood restaurant in the city.You can walk in w/o reservation.Was hoping to try their wonderful grilled fish from last time, but wasnt available today.I think they change their menu for main courses often; Didnt recognize most of them from last time.Tried:1/2 dozen oysters (East & West)- Very freshChilled 1/2 lobster- Excellent. Comes with a nice, spicy sauce.Fluke crudo- ExcellentBaked clams- Yum. Highly recommend.Also, tried their signature ginger bread/buttermilk gelato sandwich- Loved it.So many dishes that I wanted to try (ie. clam pizza, clam pasta, etc.) = will be back soon.Excellent service, as before.Highly recommend.: 9 calendars
Great seafood and service in a great location. Perfect lunch!
Great food, and the service was excellent as well...
It was great food was great. Tony , Evan and Karla was awesome service was wonderful. Nice atmosphere to hang out and the food oh my god not too heavy but perfect for a light bite
Beautifully balanced, great conceptual combinations....that means ...really good. The steamers were pristinely fresh, and by having the clams in a bowl of broth they stayed hot and, there was a generous cup of broth also. The fried clam and lobster sliders are delicious. Every step is well executed - lovely service, great food and even homemade Parker rolls! Ill be back soon.
The welcome by the hostess was very nice. The waiters were efficient, they knew their menu, and their service in terms of anything we needed was great. The food was delicious. THE MAJOR PROBLEM WE HAD WAS LOUD POUNDING MUSIC THAT PLAYED IN VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR TABLE THE ENTIRE EVENING. Despite having politely asked 3 times to have the music lowered so we could hear one another, we were told they would try or that this is a New York Restaurant and thats that way it is. So, that kind of put the kabash on the evening, and we all left wishing we had heard one anothers conversations better than we did.
GARBAGEI came for the first time the place looked cool I made a reservation . Come in on time had to wait 20 minutes ! The host almost annoyed to get the table ready lol!We seat down the guy comes and I asked what he thinks could be good to start with !He said no don’t get the shrimp absolutely not ( kinda weird for a small menu of options to be told NO ABSOLUTELY NOT LOL ) it made me already feel a kind of vibe ! Like why not the shrimp!We ordered the clam dip which was a discusting salty pate’ of claims which it wasn’t even close to taste like it ! Salt and mayo and butter that’s what it tasted like ! Horrible !We got the lobster arancini a few small balls of no taste !Don’t ever go do yourself a favor bad quality food bad service no taste expensive!Very disappointed!!!!!
This is one of those places where nothing matters besides the food. Staff was friendly and accommodating, although I found our waiter slightly stoned-faced.Oysters: best oysters Ive had in a while. So fresh!Fluke crudo: simple, if you want to disassemble the fish, but absolutely divine and inspired. Enough for two people to taste and not awkwardly have to split the last piece. My entree, salmon, was to die for and I dont even go crazy for salmon. I sort of eat it like medicine, cause its good for you! But I really liked it this time. Perfectly cooked, perfectly flavored. My boyfriends dish, pasta with clams was also excellent. The dessert, panna cotta, was also outstanding. Cant wait to go back. And I forgot to mention the rolls they bring you between dishes which were absolutely delicious. Pricey but worthy!
Food was incredible!!And every server there was super nice and attentive.Split the dish for us without even asking.Went at lunch time and had excellent special
This place is amazing! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, and he loved it. Wonderful service, personalized care, and delicious food. Highly recommend if youre in this area.
Ordered from here for the first time and the seafood here is freaking amazing. One of the best menus out their and the service was also great here too.
The New England clam chowder is the best!Waiter Julio is supern!
I eat in this spot a lot since I work nearby. I must say the customer service is always fantastic and they keep the spot well organized regularly. Rates are reasonable and they serve generous portions.
An alternate name of this restaurant could be Clams on Clams on Clams, although there were a few other options on the menu that featured other seafood as well as chicken and a strip loin. I would highly recommend sticking with their clam dishes as the name suggests.We made a reservation for 4 people a couple of weeks in advance. Our reservation was at 6 pm and soon after 6 pm, the restaurant was packed with a sophisticated crowd of West Village natives and a few yuppie couples. The space feels airy and clean. The ceiling is bedazzled with hundreds of pearlescent square tiles and the exposed brick added a nice rustic touch.We decided to start with the Campechana Coctel de Camaron, an excellent appetizer to share. The dip consisted of hearty chunks of clam, marinara sauce, lime, and avocados - delicious!For our entrees, we ordered the Spaghetti & Clams, Clam Fried Rice, and the Block Island Swordfish with a side of Asparagus. The Spaghetti & Clams was delicious and the presentation was nice - 5 clams around a heaping pile of spaghetti in clam spicy gravy with a leafy bunch of arugula atop the pasta. The spicy gravy was not as spicy, but more salty than I had expected. The proportions of pasta to clam were 60% pasta, 40% clam in spicy gravy.The Clam Fried Rice was my favorite and also less salty than the Spaghetti & Clams dish. There was a medley of pork belly confit, snow peas, and pickled onion that really brought a lot of flavor to the dish without being overwhelmingly salty.
One of the West Villages favorite restaurants. Original dishes and amazing service. This restaurant is always busy especially in the evenings. Menu caters for non seafood eaters but better if you love seafood.
I have been going to this restaurant for several years now, and they continue to impress. The food and drinks are delicious, and the location is perfect for a night out in the west village. Perfect for dates and family dinners.
Always a great meal. Had the clam and lobster sliders... Amazing! Staff is always first class and the service is wonderful. Highest recommend.
Its tempting to consider The Clam to be a seafood shack but its really a full fledged creative seafood restaurant. Each plate takes a traditional shack dish and kicks it up a notch with oils, spices and seasonal vegetable accompaniment that bring out the best from the sea. Experience is further complimented by a cozy ambience and one of the best wine (and saks)-by-the-glass programs youll find at a seafood restaurant of its class.
Amazing food and atmosphere. We had a lot of the items and everything was delicious!
Very good and friendly atmosphere, food was delicious, clam chowder highly recommended.
Could be much better than it is. Sometimes they are really overdoing it. Trying to get creative and they mess up. Same with cocktails actually. Any dish with clam should just be taken out of the menu already: it just makes no sense to insist on making any dish with clam when its such an uninteresting ingredient, especially dont try to make pizza with it. On the cocktail side: why try to reinvent classics like martini, margarita or sazerac? Just make them well, dont try to shove strange cordials in there.
My wife and I were on Vacation and we heard about the Clam from the PBS show Mike Colameco, so we knew this was a must do, but what we didnt expect was the warm hospitality that we would get from ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. Mike Price is a ROCK STAR we were treated like Royalty. If for nothing else you need to try their Lobster and Clam Sliders,You get Two, but is good enough, well until you go back the next day. Yes you wont get enough of their Sliders. I had a Slider Attack the first day, so we had to go back for one more order before we go back to Connecticut.Mike, Daria and I will NEVER FORGET THE CLAM.See you Next year.One love,Kevin and Daria
Excellent seafood restaurant. A bit expensive. You might be able to get a comparable meal at mermaid inn for much cheaper, but we still enjoyed this premium seafood restaurant in a hip Manhattan neighborhood.
DO NOT COME HERE FOR HAPPY HOUR. They advertise a good happy hour deal but they will not serve you if you do not order food. The place is empty but they will refuse to seat or check on you if you dont have a high bill.
Had oysters, clam dip with zesty fries, a cucumber side dish that was yummy, everything was great!
Really great selection of local sea food. Wonderful oysters, huge clams and delicious lobster sliders. Cant wait to go back. Cosy and romantic.
Have not been to The Little Owl, but read this was a similar set up as a sister restaurant. Great, intimate atmosphere, incredible food and service that was every bit equal to the experience. Highly recommend.
$1 oysters and great salmon tartar how can you go wrong. Happy hour cocktails still in the tens ($12) but to be expected.
I really didn’t expect for the food and customer to be so awesome! We had a great dinner and experience.
Great sliders, great pizza, great spaghetti. Ive been here 3x in the past few months, and thats saying a lot since there are a ton of great restaurants in NYC. I love the atmosphere and great service.
Great in door an outdoor vibe also i had a blast with my party of 2 that end up turning into 4 food was great also bundle up when u eat out side
Embarrassingly rude staff who ran outside telling my boyfriend and I to get away from their “company property bike.” While accusing us of trying to steal it. The glares were excellent as well. Don’t give your money to people who profile strangers.
The atmosphere and location of the restaurant are perfect. Really enjoyed the spaghettis and appetizers. Service is very good and the wine tasty.
Worth every penny! Delicious!
Simply delicious. My favorite is the lobster salad and fried clam sliders. A very serene environment with fantastic service.
The clamp dip and homemade potato chips was superb (and generous), and the spaghetti and clams was robust and spicy (not overly so) with perfectly cooked al dente pasta.
Dinner atmosphere very romantic. awesome staff, great food So freash. Has become a annual stop when visiting the city.
Had a solid meal here with a group of friends. Enjoyed steamers and the skate - well cooked. Reasonable for the neighborhood price wise.
The best restaurant Ive been in NYC. You will never forget the taste of the food
This place is great always good, consistent service with great food. Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Great for both brunch and dinner.
Great mothers day dinner!
The Clam is great. Top three spaghetti dishes (this one with Clams) in the city.The Staff is fantastic and ambiance is just right
My favorite restaurant in the city
I liked a lot of things about this place but ironically I never liked the clams. Oysters however were always good.
Super place for getting together with friends. We had the Chablis, halibut and clam pizza. All worth trying.
Really really tasty food, great wine selection. Sea bass is terrific. Clam dip totally worth trying.
Have not been so blown away since Blue Hill. Everything we tried was utterly fantastic, with attentive service and a warm environment to boot. Highest of recommendations.
Very tasty crab cakes Benedict, and I happy hour specials are affordable and delicious.
Staff very friendly and attentive. Food is delicious.
Absolutely one of the best seafood places I have been to in NYC! Will be visiting for future special occasions - thanks for a lovely dinner.
Great meal - loves the negronis and scallop dish. Highly recommend this little spot
Quite simply this is me and my wifes favorite restaurant in NYC. Clam dip, steamers, linguine with clams, Parker house rolls, youll never go wrong.
Just a great go-to restaurant. I go 3-4 times a year. Friendly staff. Great food albeit limited menu
Amazing happy hour specials. Prices were quite high for the entrées I felt, though they were quite good.
If you love seafood, look no further. The Clam does it all well. If you dont like seafood, there are a few options to choose from, but not many.
Excellent food, service and ambiance. Great spot for wife’s birthday, Well recommended!
Great place!!! Everything was delicious. I truly enjoyed my time in this restaurant. Highly recommended.
Amazing service and really good food. Chill vibe while still feeling upscale. Good for a casual night out.
Service is great clams are fresh and the drinks are on point. If you enjoy good clams try the clam best in city hands down
Food here is amazing. The rolls are definitely worth trying but, to be fair, so is everything else.
$35.00 all in for two bowls of clam chowder. I think they have a machine you can run your mortgage through to get a second mortgage to pay the bill.
Accidentally tripped into The Clam. The service was warm at the bar and the fried clam & lobster roll was awesome.
Very nice place service was on space is a bit tight. Maybe we will sit outside next time. Clam pizza was very ggod
Very good place to eat..best attention of my server..patio.. excellent
Great food and vibe. The service is excellent and theres plenty of room to be comfortable.
If you love clams and seafood this is your place. Great space and wait staff.
Wow . Just experienced the feast of the seven fishes dinner absolutely great , Service out of this world atmosphere so classy
Great vibes with even better happy hour deals. Would definitely come back for more!
Excellent across the board. A bit pricey, but Excellent nonetheless.
The best sea food that I have ever eaten👍Flounder is special and salmon is very fresh.
Great food and ambiance. Not too loud and service was very good.
Never disappoints! Great food, drinks and service!
Great lobster clam sliders. I was just there for lunch on my birthday yesterday
Fantastic food. Bread is from another world and lobster rolls are fantastic
Very good food and fast service.
Fresh littlenecks served nicely-very cold and shaved horseradish.
Great lunch or dinner spot. Get the crab dip!
Good food and service. Nice space. Loved the steamers and the spaghetti.
Really good seafood. Had a whole fish. Not deboned. Fun perfection.
Super cute place,and the service was warm and welcoming. Perfect for a date, or a special night.
Chic, trendy without being pretentious, amazingly clean bathroom. I had the spaghetti and clams, I thought Id died and gone to heaven.
We just had drinks, but the place is so perfect and chill.
Great vibe on a summer day. Stick with the oysters & clams with a bottle of wine.
Terrific creative seafood... reasonable prices...nice neighborhood atmosphere
Had the burger (sorry seafood lovers), it was excellent.
Definitely a hit!!!! The freshest clams ever and excellent service.
Pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Great service as well.
Great environment, great food and great service. Perfect for a date night.
Really loved the seafood chowder.
Fantastic food, I wish they would bring back the Clam Pie!!!!!!! Why oh why????
Excellent food and service but rather pricey.
A bit pricey..but overall a good place to go for dinner..
A really lovely dinner outside- great spot
Had a cold draft beer in the middle of summer Excellent service
Delicious !
Very nice place. Good beer friendly staff
Awesome dinning Eexpierience!!!!! Alex is the most incredible server!
Best spaghetti and clam sauce, and tuna tartare.
Suppose to be a good seafood spot in the west village according to infatuation.
Amazing food and staff!!! Music and vibe is great!!!
Nice spot for some clams, oysters, and wine among other things.
Great ambience, a good and wide selection of seafood.
Everything was so fresh! Will definitely return.. soon lol
Excellent happy hour.
The pizza was horrible and the clam chowder is not that good and too runny
Nice atmosphere but food was just ok
Delicious food and Off the Hook Service! Well be back soon!!
The best seafood and service in Greenwich village.
Great Thanksgiving dinner. Server was beyond nice!
Loved it good food and great service
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for The Clam 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-26First time here. We stopped in for happy hour. They had drink and food specials, Tues-Sun 3-5pm.Service was good and the food tasted good. The only issue was the bread for the mussels was a poor choice by the chef. Bread should be lightly toasted, soft and spongy enough to soak up the wonderful mussels broth. The bread that you see in my photograph, was over grilled and burnt, also full of holes and didnt really soak up any of the broth. Hopefully they will read this review and possibly reconsider the type and preparation of bread, for this dish.We will return to try more food and drinks. And hopefully better bread ;)
Review №2
2022-02-18The 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 valentines 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.
Review №3
2022-05-28Lovely service, amazing food! The clam chowder was creamy, tasty and just delicious. Their paws were super fresh and tasty, and so was the salmon. I had a glass of dry white wine that was more than decent. Can only recommend!
Review №4
2022-01-01The Clam has phenomenal fresh seafood. Their clam chowder is among the best I’ve had - flavorful and creamy without being overly rich. Also, no sand! The oysters and shrimp were simple, clean and delicious.Also, bonus points for having Vinho Verde on the wine list.
Review №5
2021-07-30Went here on Tuesday night with a reservation.This place is crowded ! Had a Bird from Peru cocktail which was delicious, my friend had the Aristedes 75 bourbon based cocktail which was also refreshing and light enough for summer. Staff is really nice ! Got some raw clams and Clam dip to start though next time Ill stick to hot appetizers. The grilled Octopus was delicious. My Halibut was nice but small, I got a side of fries as an extra order. Salmon was delicious. Definitely get the Parker House Rolls !! These are great and taste like a cross between brioche and pretzel bread. Get at least a couple each, theyre $1.50 each. For dessert the Chocolate bread pudding was better than the lemon tart but ask them to put a bit of extra sauce on it. This place isnt cheap but its nice.
Review №6
2022-04-19The bread rolls here are AMAZING. I would normally never leave a review about a silly bread roll but they are that good, seriously. The seafood is very fresh and the servers are super attentive. I also really appreciate the clam chowder being made with no meat stock or bacon. The ambiance is charming and I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes.
Review №7
2021-07-25Excellent. She started with the spicy cucumbers grilled and marinated with minted yoghurt. He started with the seafood chowder with clams, shrimp, local fish and Yukon potatoes. The celery in the soup was crisp and the potatoes just the right firmness, the soup was a New England style but not too heavy on the cream, just right with generous amounts of all the aforementioned seafood. We both had the spaghetti with clams, sauce was delicious, al dente, generous chopped clams as well as clams in the shell, a little slightly bitter arugula on top was a nice touch. A terrific meal.
Review №8
2021-12-17Fantastic, delicious meal. All had fish and each was different. Cod, halibut, bronzena and lobster sliders. Would like to return.
Review №9
2022-07-05We loved the ambiance and the food. HOWEVER, be careful as the happy hour drinks are for two people. Or was not explained to us when we ordered… the $16 drinks are for two people. We asked for one order only but they brought us two. They don’t seem to clarify. We had four drinks but were charged for 6. So Be careful. The owner was kind enough to reverse the one charge and that was noble. We will be back again ‘cause we loved it there.
Review №10
2022-05-17Comfortable nice place, oysters 🦪 soooo goodWe will come back again…