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    Clam Shack

    4.5 (315 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mary I.

    Delicious food! Came for lunch with my mom and aunt. I had the chicken fingers and they were delicious. We had a lot of questions and they were good about answering. Definitely a yummy spot to eat at the Salem willows! I love the outdoor seating area as well. We sat at a table where we could see the water... nice vibes overall. Would definitely come back when visiting the Salem willows.

    Large box of clam strips about $26
    Linda G.

    If you like fried clam strips, this place is really awesome. I can't say it's better than the clam box in Ipswich, I'd say they're comparable. Both are expenses. Both are excellent in the service of both are great too. Even being so close to Ipswich with clams come from, I still really expenses wherever you get plans. That's just the way it is. My mom turns mine like this month, so we went to the Willows to get fried clams watch the water. Her birthday is in another week and she wants to go back again on the day of her birthday to repeat one of her favorite meals. We used to sit on a bench facing the water rather than their outdoor seating. The last person actually bought a lobster roll and said it was very very good. It looked like it had very little mayo and no celery and was pure lobster which is great. It was $28 which is actually a very good price for a good lobster roll so no complaints here. Highly recommend it sufficient, good and reliable.

    The view from the clam shack.
    Lani N.

    We went as a large group twice. Def recommend upgrading to the brioche for the lobster roll (cold with mayo). The clam strips, shrimp, scallops, whole clams, cole slaw, and fries were all delicious too. Their tartar sauce is the bomb.com. The lobster roll beat the crab roll, but the crab roll was still delicious. It's a great place to go and grab a table outside, enjoy the view, and have some yummy seafood.

    Very clean seating.
    Jeffrey F.

    First, I am surprised that i haven't been here prior, but that's a tale of another restaurant's closing. This is a gem. Great menu- we had steamers, lobster roll, and an excellent grilled cheese. Clean picnic tables with umbrellas overlooking the water. Nice staff, fair prices. Hint: Go to Hobbs for dessert.

    Steven S.

    Amazing lobster roll. Go for the premium for the extra dollar. Perfect place for the kids, take note it is window service. Set with the ocean just on the side of you. So ambiance is a dream.

    Brooklyn M.

    Super cute local spot on the water....shrimp & clam strips 10/10! Lobster brioche roll 10/10!

    Large clam strip basket and large order of onion rings
    Matt P.

    The Clam Shack is a seasonal seafood restaurant (but really it is just a shack with no inside seating) located on Salem Willows. I checked it out on a Sunday afternoon in July with my mom. It was pretty busy, with the line wrapping around the side of the building as people waited to order. We ordered a large clam strip basket and a large onion ring. The portion size of the clam strips was massive! They were perfectly battered with a crispy crunch coming right out of the fryer. The onion rings were excellent as well, as they held their circular form and the breading did not fall off, something that tends to happen with a lot of onion rings. They have a number of outdoor picnic tables to sit at or you can get your order to go. The only downside of sitting outside is the seagulls, which have clearly learned that there is fresh food to be had. These birds are daring too, with one of them dive-bombing our table while we were sitting at it in order to steal a clam strip. I'm not sure what the restaurant could do to combat this, considering it sits right on the water, but it did make for a somewhat uneasy eating experience, constantly feeling like you had to be on guard. Ultimately, though, the fresh seafood is worth fighting off the scavengers.

    The clam bake
    Jenny-Rose K.

    We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon in August and this place was busy as could be! We were initially excited because of the reviews but this will be our only visit to the Clam Shack. We ordered the Clam Bake and a large Onion Rings. The Clam Bake comes with a small lobster, 1/2 pound of steamers, corn on the cob, clam chowder, clam broth and drawn butter. We were going to get a lobster roll as well, but we saw others who had this and none of the rolls were actually filled with lobster meat (~80%). It took roughly 15 minutes for the order to come out and I could understand since they were busy but we were told it's because the steamers take a while to cook. The only problem was the only part of our meal that was cold was the steamers. The clambake lobster and corn was actually fantastic. But the steamers were cold when we got them, the onion rings didn't have any real crunch or flavor and the clam chowder was just ok. All in all, this place is located in a great spot and is convenient, but not worth the hype.

    salem harbor
    Sarah P.

    My husband and I shared a box of fried calamari, and the batter was very light, fluffy, and fresh tasting. The size was ample, and the young adult who took our order was kind and efficient. The picnic tables all had umbrellas and were clean, the view of the harbor was very nice, and they had classic pop music playing from their outdoor speakers, which was fun to listen to. We will be back to try more of the large menu they offer.

    Dylan H.

    The Clam Shack in Salem serves up some seriously tasty fried seafood! I ordered the fried clam strips and fried shrimp plate, and everything was hot, crispy, and full of flavor. The line was absolutely insane, which is the only reason this isn't a 5-star review. Luckily, I discovered a life hack--placing an order online to skip the wait. At $30, it's not cheap, but the quality and portion size made it worth it.

    The view
    Jake A.

    This place is a must for anyone who enjoys seafood. I came here on a Monday night after a day of work. Clam shack is just as advertised in the name: a small building dedicated to serving seafood and other fried goodies from the take out window. The staff were very helpful l. they took my order, gave me my ticket, and I sat and waited. And only for a few minutes. I ordered a lobster roll on a buttered brioche roll. The lobster was tender and juicy, and the buttery roll complemented it perfectly. The portion of fries that came with it was generous. And even better, it was a $23 lobster roll instead of the stupidly expensive $50 ones you'll get if you grab one in Boston. Well worth the price. And to top it all off, there's a gorgeous view of the harbor. Whether visiting this area or a Boston native, definitely make your way up here.

    Plate and lobster roll
    Morah M.

    SOOOOO GOOD!!! even the coleslaw best i ever had and it's right by the water so cute and quaint cant wait to come back

    Seating
    Alan B.

    Let's face it, fried seafood can taste amazing if done reasonably well. And the Clam Shack executed my Scallop Plate very nicely. Our party of four grabbed a picnic table with a nice ocean view. About 10 minutes after our order, I was enjoying hot and crispy, fresh tasting scallops. They were nicely cooked, and didn't have too much batter, so they weren't overly heavy. Their fries were also excellent, hot, crispy, delicious. The lobster rolls were given positive reviews from my co-diners. The casual Salem Willows environment was perfect, on this warm summer day. The Clam Shack is located in Salem Willows Park, a 35 acre park located on the ocean with picnic areas, a beach, walking paths, fishing, tennis, basketball courts, arcade games, and restaurants. It's a great place to visit, if you not afraid of the Salem witches!

    While belly clams upper left- fries under the clams. Scallops bottom left, hot buttered crab roll on the right. Great portions!

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    9 years ago

    Best chowdah evah....Ordered 2 cups, then got 2 more to go. Clam strips and lobster are on point too... Great place

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    We drove two hours out of our way to experience this place. Next time I'll drive a whole day to get there. Awesome clams and great people.

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    Best Lobster rolls. All lobster. Only topped by their service. Girls were the nicest and most helpful.

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