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Southern New England Clam Shacks
Guilford Lobster Pound is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

1. Guilford Lobster Pound

7.6
505 Old Whitfield St, Guilford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
The Lobster Shack is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

2. The Lobster Shack

540 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT
Seafood Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Ford's Lobsters is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

3. Ford's Lobsters

8.6
15 Riverview Ave, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Shanks is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

4. Shanks

6.6
131 Grove St, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Lobster Landing is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

5. Lobster Landing

8.8
152 Commerce St, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Liv's Lobster Shack is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

6. Liv's Lobster Shack

7.7
26 Bridge St, Old Saybrook, CT
Seafood Restaurant · No tips or reviews
The Blue Oar is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

7. The Blue Oar

7.4
16 Snyder Rd, Haddam, CT
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: This just may be the single best place in the State. Stop and get beers on the way. Curry Chicken salad is fantastic, lobster rolls are great & BYOB! Right next to the CT River, in a boat yard.

The Place is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

8. The Place

8.4
901 Boston Post Rd (State Street. Just across from Shoreline Plaza), Guilford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: Fire Roasted clams

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

9. Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

8.0
117 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Nathan A.Nathan Anderson: Try and secure a table out on the dock, the view is great! You can bring your own alcohol as well, so come prepared :)

10. Captain Scott's Lobster Dock

8.7
80 Hamilton St, New London, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: This is the best lobster roll I've had yet in Conn. Picnic tables right by the inlet and great sun. Sometimes a train rolls by too

The Clam Castle is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

11. The Clam Castle

7.9
1324 Boston Post Rd, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Leah M.Leah Mackstutis: Ignore other comments. Food was great! Service was great! Sit out back. Waitstaff will bring food out for you. The lobster bisque was very good.

Costello's Clam Shack is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

12. Costello's Clam Shack

7.9
145 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Brianna K.Brianna Klemm: CT style lobster roll + clam strips and BYOB = buttery goodness

Flo's Clam Shack is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

13. Flo's Clam Shack

8.2
4 Wave Ave, Middletown, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: This seafront destination for everything from clam cakes to clam chowder has been destroyed by hurricanes no less than four times, most recently in 1991. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Lenny's Indian Head Inn is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

14. Lenny's Indian Head Inn

8.7
205 S Montowese St (Linden Ave.), Branford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah L: Lobster dinner for two on Tuesdays is a great value, only $30 for a generous amount of food!

Stowe's Seafood is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

15. Stowe's Seafood

8.5
347 Beach St (Washington Avenue), West Haven, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: Best new England clam chowder EVER. Get it. They're cash only though so be prepared.

Evelyn's Drive-In is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

16. Evelyn's Drive-In

7.4
2335 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: Icy cold Coca-Cola and a fabulous sunset view go with your clam strips. Make the trek.

Aunt Carrie's Restaurant is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

17. Aunt Carrie's Restaurant

8.1
1240 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Missi H.Missi Hilow: Holy cow the RI shore dinner comes with the largest amount of steamers I've ever seen! Delicious chowda and clam cakes!:)

Sea Swirl is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

18. Sea Swirl

7.6
30 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Wildeboer: Try the clam strips. They're nice & lightly fried. Mmm...

Captain's Catch is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

19. Captain's Catch

1366 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · Woodmont · 6 tips and reviews

Nancie G.Nancie G: Best lobster bisque around

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

20. Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

8.5
1301 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Wayne S.Wayne Schulz: The child portion of clam dinner is as big as adult - and cheaper. I always order the children's version.

Johnny Ad's Drive-In is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

21. Johnny Ad's Drive-In

7.6
910 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: Lobster lobster lobster

The Seafood Haven is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

22. The Seafood Haven

6.3
668 Atlantic Ave, Washington, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Caswell C.Caswell Cooke: Great food!

Clam Jammers is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

23. Clam Jammers

6.7
294 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, RI
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: This is the perfect pitcher of beer, basket of steamers, watch the day roll by kind of place.

Sono Seaport Seafood is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

24. Sono Seaport Seafood

6.7
100 Water St, Norwalk, CT
Seafood Restaurant · South Norwalk · 14 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: Not exactly a shack with a huge deck on the water, but try an after work happy hour on a hot day and a crab cake.

Sea View Snack Bar is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

25. Sea View Snack Bar

7.9
145 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Jacky G.Jacky G.: Great views of the water at this casual outdoor spot. Get the same great views as eating at latitude 41 for 1/2 the price! Has ice cream stand right across from it for dessert. Crab cakes were good

Champlin's is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

26. Champlin's

7.9
256 Great Island Rd (near the Block Island Ferry), Narragansett, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Cantwell: Can't beat a lobster dinner for less than 20 bucks!

Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

27. Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House

9.0
1151 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Moore: Get the Lobster Roll special—a lobster roll chock full of great lobster meat, a cup of amazing clam chowder, and a side of fries, all for under $15! Then get a 1/2 dozen doughboys for the road.

Friends & Company is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

28. Friends & Company

7.1
11 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Casini: Not really a seafood-only clam shack but in summer you can get lob rolls, right by the river, in your kayak if you want.

Monahan's Clam Shack by the Sea is one of Southern New England Clam Shacks.

29. Monahan's Clam Shack by the Sea

190 Ocean Rd (South Pier Road), Narragansett, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews