The Clam

The Clam

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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    Preeti S.
    "Scallop crudo and spaghetti with clams was very good."(8 Tips)
    Olivia O.
    "We also loved the scallop crudo and the little neck clams in broth."(6 Tips)
    CCnyc
    "The clam dip, clam/ lobster sliders, la Frieda burger are all musts"(4 Tips)
    Jourdan L.
    "THE clam dip!"(6 Tips)
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 18, 2014
    Go for the spaghetti with spicy red sauce and clams, the steamed littlenecks, and the scallop crudo. Avoid the fried clam roll and clam chowder, which add cost but no improvement to the classic dish.
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 6, 2014
    The menu features East Coast seafood favorites. Look for cherrystone clams stuffed with pancetta, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and peanuts, fried rice with seafood and pork belly.
  • Wilson Z.
    Wilson ZhouAugust 8, 2014
    A lovely way to follow meal of raw oysters, or perhaps some fried clams, is Mike Price's stone-fruit-centric crostata, with a scoop of housemade toasted-almond gelato. Peach-and-Blueberry Crostata
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    DaniellaDecember 26, 2016
    We had the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Venetian seafood salad and the house cut spaghetti fra diavolo were our favorites!
  • Minka Monica L.
    Minka Monica LiMarch 2, 2015
    Excellent choice for clam lovers! I really enjoyed eating here- everything was good: clam chowder, baked clams, steamed clams. Service was also great. Nice spot in the west village.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableNovember 7, 2014
    The restaurant's soft lighting, reflect off a gorgeous arched tiled ceiling, as you twirl strands of linguine studded with tomato sauce and clams ($21). Try their awesome appetizers too. Read more
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesJanuary 18, 2016
    Enjoyed the pan roasted monkfish. Served with butternut squash risotto and pancetta-leek brown butter. Why it is not my favorite of their entrees, O really enjoyed trying it.
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    Alex ZaltsmanJune 11, 2016
    Absolutely amazing. Even better happy hour deal with both east and west coast oysters. We had mostly appetizers and they were all great. Kale, soft shell crab, salmon.
  • Jenn C.
    Jenn CoughlinJune 20, 2016
    The Mexican corn was amazing. The lobster salad and fried clams sliders though... first off they were mixed, which was weird. And as a New Englander I was upset to see red onion in the lobster salad.
  • Marissa S.
    Marissa SolomonMarch 17, 2015
    I love this place and the seafood is top notch in NYC. Tough to get ressies big easy to get in at bar (six seats). Spaghetti with Clams out of this world
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJune 16, 2014
    Brunch is great. Get the poached eggs with peekytoe crab over fresh biscuits. Bonus: takes reservations.
  • jon f.heart icon on user image
    jon ferrerAugust 23, 2014
    The soft-shell crab sandwich was very, very good. Get it, of it's in season. Also, it seems to be easy to get a table for lunch.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesJanuary 18, 2016
    The Brooklyn Burrata & Local Grapes salad is great. Made with arugula, pickled red onions, almonds and served with a baguette.
  • Preeti S.
    Preeti SFebruary 18, 2014
    Scallop crudo and spaghetti with clams was very good. Duck was solid. Oysters Rockefeller left something to be desired. Service was great. Look forward to trying again once they settle in a bit.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HJune 2, 2015
    Amazing lobster sliders, clam chowders, okay oysters depending on what's being offered, and great entrees!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 4, 2015
    The 86 proof Chocolate icebox Cake(With Bourbon, chocolate wafers, espresso chantilly) is a fantastic dessert.
  • Kate S.
    Kate ShawNovember 1, 2014
    Great local brunch option -- can't go wrong with a fresh squeezed OJ and the quiche. Yum!
  • Evan K.
    Evan KrautSeptember 24, 2017
    So delish! The Cameron Ceviche app was legit! Long Island steamers, if you like that kinda thing & Lobster+Fried Clam sandwich!
  • Pramod P.
    Pramod PaiMay 8, 2015
    A special go-to place for mainly seafood-based dishes and specifically, gourmet clam-ingredient bites inspired by the Atlantic seacoast. Read more
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 3, 2015
    While I prefer having the scallop crudo on the menu, the fluke crudo is also very enjoyable.
  • Andrew A.
    Andrew AttalientiSeptember 19, 2014
    Portions are a bit on the smaller side (even for NYC), however the food is pretty good. The spaghetti with clam sauce is made with a red, sauce which is different from the traditional white sauce.
  • Chris P.
    Chris PolloneApril 25, 2014
    The fried clams and lobster sandwich might be one of the best dishes in the city. Clam spaghetti was very good as well.
  • Dina R.heart icon on user image
    Dina RughaniMay 10, 2016
    The clam spaghetti, asparagus, lobster raviolo, and the icebox. Not mention the fresh buns
  • Joanna
    JoannaJanuary 10, 2018
    I adore their spicy spaghetti with clams. Get the parker roles. Get the chips and clam dip.
  • Diana M.
    Diana Merrill-LilesAugust 14, 2014
    Quality seafood. Excellent oysters. Accept their custom roll w/whipped butter. Stock rose champaign is very good.
  • Sarp E.heart icon on user image
    Sarp ErkayaJuly 2, 2015
    Great sea food spot. Add the corn side-dish to your order.
  • Christopher B.heart icon on user image
    Christopher BJuly 28, 2015
    Tortellini appetizer very good. Clams and spaghetti is great! Service is attentive and unobtrusive.
  • Elliot W.heart icon on user image
    Elliot WehnerJuly 17, 2015
    Baked clams were awesome. Liked the swordfish as well and the heirloom carrots are not to be missed
  • Olivia O.
    Olivia OranFebruary 14, 2014
    Spaghetti with clams is a must. We also loved the scallop crudo and the little neck clams in broth.
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015
    Warm and delicious soups and pasta offerings. Amazing seafood spot with great oysters.
  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
    The bivalves are the selling point here, as the Spaghetti and Clams illustrate, but don't underestimate the Roasted Half Chicken either.
  • AmateurConcierge
    AmateurConciergeJune 23, 2014
    Clam Pasta is not to be missed, Clam fried rice and Softshell crab solid as well.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 4, 2015
    Enjoyed the stuffed clams a lot. Very nicely seasoned.
  • S. F.
    S. FanJanuary 25, 2014
    Order the clam and you will happy like a clam :) the king crab and brussel sprouts are amazing too!
  • Fueled Collective
    Fueled CollectiveSeptember 23, 2013
    Not just any old seafood shack, this place takes on a classy appearance. Come make your reservation today and eat all the clams you could ever want!
  • Venkatesh K.
    http://freshnyc.com/seafood/clam-centric-seafood-restaurant-west-village-clam-nyc delicious desserts very tasty
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesMarch 10, 2015
    The Fried Clam & Lobster Sliders are so delicious
  • Lanre A.
    Lanre AdedokunOctober 18, 2016
    Great Italian style seafood!!!! Must do!
  • Ryan
    RyanAugust 23, 2014
    Try the clam chowder and the spicy mexican style corn
  • Peter C.
    Peter ChislettJanuary 26, 2014
    The best crab cakes you'll find in the city!
  • CCnycheart icon on user image
    CCnycNovember 28, 2015
    The clam dip, clam/ lobster sliders, la Frieda burger are all musts
  • Jess K.heart icon on user image
    Jess KonoApril 23, 2017
    Everything is so great! Must get the steamers and spaghetti
  • Aileen T.heart icon on user image
    Aileen TseJanuary 18, 2016
    everything is good here. the pizza, the pasta, the chowder
  • Paul G.heart icon on user image
    Paul GaugerOctober 7, 2021
    Consistently good. Great fresh seafood. Friendly service.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesMarch 10, 2015
    The scallop crudo is a phenomenal appetizer.
  • Chris V.
    Chris VodolaJuly 1, 2015
    The icebox dessert is a fantastic bourbon crème filled cake.
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SchneiderMarch 29, 2015
    The Spruce Goose is awesome. Also loved the lobster and leek raviolo
  • Eric L.
    Eric LitmanMarch 4, 2014
    Order at least 2 of the scallop crudo. And even the paleo in your group will eat the spaghetti.
  • Mat B.
    Mat BrownJanuary 25, 2015
    Get the clam & lobster sliders with Old Bay fries. Have no regrets.
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KMay 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy clams and spaghetti a must
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