The Clam
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Scallop crudo and spaghetti with clams was very good."(8 Tips)
"We also loved the scallop crudo and the little neck clams in broth."(6 Tips)
"The clam dip, clam/ lobster sliders, la Frieda burger are all musts"(4 Tips)
"THE clam dip!"(6 Tips)
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Serious EatsMarch 18, 2014Go 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.
EaterFebruary 6, 2014The 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 ZhouAugust 8, 2014A 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
DaniellaDecember 26, 2016We had the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Venetian seafood salad and the house cut spaghetti fra diavolo were our favorites!
Minka Monica LiMarch 2, 2015Excellent 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 TableNovember 7, 2014The 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 HayesJanuary 18, 2016Enjoyed 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.
Jenn CoughlinJune 20, 2016The 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.
Alex ZaltsmanJune 11, 2016Absolutely 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.
Marissa SolomonMarch 17, 2015I 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
jon ferrerAugust 23, 2014The 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 HayesJanuary 18, 2016The Brooklyn Burrata & Local Grapes salad is great. Made with arugula, pickled red onions, almonds and served with a baguette.
- Preeti SFebruary 18, 2014Scallop 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.
- Gabriel HayesApril 4, 2015The 86 proof Chocolate icebox Cake(With Bourbon, chocolate wafers, espresso chantilly) is a fantastic dessert.
Noah WeissJune 16, 2014Brunch is great. Get the poached eggs with peekytoe crab over fresh biscuits. Bonus: takes reservations.
Sam HJune 2, 2015Amazing lobster sliders, clam chowders, okay oysters depending on what's being offered, and great entrees!
Kate ShawNovember 1, 2014Great local brunch option -- can't go wrong with a fresh squeezed OJ and the quiche. Yum!
Evan KrautSeptember 24, 2017So delish! The Cameron Ceviche app was legit! Long Island steamers, if you like that kinda thing & Lobster+Fried Clam sandwich!- Gabriel HayesApril 3, 2015While I prefer having the scallop crudo on the menu, the fluke crudo is also very enjoyable.
Andrew AttalientiSeptember 19, 2014Portions 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.
Pramod PaiMay 8, 2015A special go-to place for mainly seafood-based dishes and specifically, gourmet clam-ingredient bites inspired by the Atlantic seacoast. Read more
Dina RughaniMay 10, 2016The clam spaghetti, asparagus, lobster raviolo, and the icebox. Not mention the fresh buns
Chris PolloneApril 25, 2014The fried clams and lobster sandwich might be one of the best dishes in the city. Clam spaghetti was very good as well.
JoannaJanuary 10, 2018I adore their spicy spaghetti with clams. Get the parker roles. Get the chips and clam dip.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014The bivalves are the selling point here, as the Spaghetti and Clams illustrate, but don't underestimate the Roasted Half Chicken either.
Christopher BJuly 28, 2015Tortellini appetizer very good. Clams and spaghetti is great! Service is attentive and unobtrusive.
- Olivia OranFebruary 14, 2014Spaghetti with clams is a must. We also loved the scallop crudo and the little neck clams in broth.
- S. FanJanuary 25, 2014Order the clam and you will happy like a clam :) the king crab and brussel sprouts are amazing too!
AmateurConciergeJune 23, 2014Clam Pasta is not to be missed, Clam fried rice and Softshell crab solid as well.
Elliot WehnerJuly 17, 2015Baked clams were awesome. Liked the swordfish as well and the heirloom carrots are not to be missed
Diana Merrill-LilesAugust 14, 2014Quality seafood. Excellent oysters. Accept their custom roll w/whipped butter. Stock rose champaign is very good.
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Warm and delicious soups and pasta offerings. Amazing seafood spot with great oysters.
Eric LitmanMarch 4, 2014Order at least 2 of the scallop crudo. And even the paleo in your group will eat the spaghetti.
Venkatesh KondamSettyMay 5, 2015http://freshnyc.com/seafood/clam-centric-seafood-restaurant-west-village-clam-nyc delicious desserts very tasty
Christopher PepeApril 27, 2014The lobster and fried clam sandwich is dynamite. Room is poorly configured! Too much space wasted and table positioning requires diners pass plates and silverware to servers. Unnecessary & needs a fix
Fueled CollectiveSeptember 23, 2013Not 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!
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