Love this little seafood place, food is consistent and the service is great for how busy they always are. Seafood is fresh and the oysters are good. My new found favorite is the Cioppino! read more

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I hope that they never change how they do their fried shrimp; it's the best place in the area for that, and there is stiff competition.

I've never had a bad meal here, NEVER! Quaint, Clean Cozy, Excellent Service and not that Expensive. Have been attempting to get their 3 lbs Lobster. Always seems there SOLD OUT Ample Parking. read more

I go a couple times a month and always order 50 raw clams on the half shell. Not many places where I can get these jewels. The servers are extremely nice. My dining friends eat other items from the menu and always enjoy what they order. read more

As I say often, I wasn't expecting much so it was a nice surprise. I believe the jumbo shrimp were fresh, hand breaded and perfectly cooked. My wife liked her entire meal from the coleslaw to the fried scallops. Good key lime pie. I noticed a bunch of items I'd come back to try. The place doesn't seem like much, but again the name clam stand you shouldn't expect much, but come and be surprised with good food and good service read more

Dan's Clam Stand - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Not remarkably different from other restaurants of this genre. They get it right without any fanfare.

Real New England clam chowder. Buttery, not too thick, clams tender. The best! Better than I've had up in New England. Whole belly clams, fried haddock and onion rings. The tender flakey batter I remember from growing up in the cape! You won't be disappointed. read more

What a great find on our Crystal River trip. After snorkeling with manatees all morning we wanted a great lunch before afternoon kayaking. I had already found that Dan's was one of the only spots nearby with whole belly clams and we had we had to have some. Luckily us seafood eaters could get what we wanted but there was also plenty of options for the kids and a non-seafood eater in our group. It was a beautiful day out so we grabbed a table outside. It looks like a giant tiki hut on the porch and the decor is all Boston (where we're originally from) so you know the clams are likely coming from Ipswich. Of course we got clams, but we also ordered fried scallops and a ten piece shrimp and fries. Now I don't know if it was the relaxation of having a beer in the sun after being in the water all morning, but this was some of the best fried seafood I've ever had. The shrimp were huge and the batter on everything was light and flavorful. The cocktail and tartar sauce were on point too. If you're a seafood fan, Dan's Clam Stand is a must... even if you have unadventurous eaters in tow. read more

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Good service! Amazing food with many options! And good service. I would definitely come back. Staff was so nice and food was seriously delicious with large portions! read more

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Food was good service was good. Price was reasonable. Accommodations were fine got seated right away place was very clean.

I haven't had a bad meal here ever! My favorite is the grouper sandwich. My husband doesn't eat seafood much so he gets a cheeseburger which he says are quite good here! The clam strips and jumbo shrimp are phenomenal!!! The best Clam Chowder of anywhere! (And I've had clam chowder all over New England) read more

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First time I ever tried alagator was from here and it was awesome. I really like their blackenef fish as well. Great staff and warm feelingvof friendliness. read more

Stopped in on Saturday night. What a surprise it was great. We have traveled 4 hours and do not know the area. We also have a pup and Cherlyl was the bomb dignity. Brought a little bowl of water. New England seafood, I had a whole belly clam basket. He had fish and chips. I'm from new England. I am certifing it awesome. Highly recommend read more

High $$$. Good food when you are looking to splurge. Service was very good, as well. We will be back for a special occasion.

Food was delicious! Had the Key West Shrimp special with coleslaw. Very large and sweet. My husband had the special seafood boil. He couldn't stop eating it and kept saying how much it was delicious! Service is always the best! Jennifer and Katie always gives a smile as well as the other young ladies. The chef always checks to see if the food was good, which it is. I come every Sunday and always try something new. Always great. The ambiance is exactly what you want from a seafood restaurant. A must when you are in Citrus County. read more

Very expensive and not very crispy for it being fried. I order a side of salad which was an upgrade for this of $3. I asked for extra cheese. When the salad came I think they thought I said no cheese. Getting the bill I was charge .50cents for the extra invisible cheese. Staff is friendly and atmosphere is nice. Just be prepared for pay their high prices. read more

What a treat! Came out on a day trip to sample some seafood. Boy, we had a ball. First up, Clam Chowder- delicious and VERY CREAMY! Lots of clams... Second, Steamers. We had the New England steamers, which were delicious but a bit gritty. We'll have the local ones next time! Last, peel and eat shrimp. We went cold ( you can have hot) and they were fabulous. Cocktail sauce was exemplary! Picture is the result, with two courses removed!! Oh, good garlic bread too! read more

Portions were huge, like a cheesecake factory. Food was great, had to take home. Only issues. Oysters were gritty, and the chowder had some grit too read more

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When I want fresh, fried tempura coated fish, this is the place to go. Service is good. Ambience is typical fish house style.

This is my favorite seafood restaurant in Florida. Always fresh as can be and cooked to perfection. The fried calm strips and steamed clams in garlic butter are my favorite. The stone crabs today were fresh and delicious and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

Ordered take out: 2 clam baskets with fries. The clams were perfectly fried. They were plump, tasty little goodness. I would recommend. Fries never travel well but these weren't soggy when I got them home. The hush puppies did disappoint- a little greasy and really not flavorful. Service was excellent for take out! Made sure everything was included. read more

While scanning local eateries I came across this promising highly rated establishment that was reminiscent of clam shacks in my old hometown in Massachusetts. Well imagine my surprise finding out that Dan of Dan's Clam Stand, is in fact, from that very place. No brainer that a trip here was a must and I absolutely was not disappointed at all. I understand this joint is often packed and I get it but we were able to get in and seated right away, of course it was mid-January :-) It was still pretty busy but the service, drinks, apps and entrees all happened quickly and came out hot and fresh. Let's talk food now. We had pass arounds and I got THE very best onion rings that I've ever had, full stop! We couldn't resist the steamed clams app (20 for $10.99) and while they're not "steamers" they were some delicious little necks with a garlic steamed sauce that was fabulous! Everybody got some clam chowder and it is absolutely one if the best New England clam chowders I've ever had and I've had chowder from PEI to every New England state and beyond. We had friend clams, fish, lobster, scallops and more that were absolutely spot on! The sides were all very good so the meal from start to finish was one of the best dining experiences that I've had in a really long time. There's a lot to like about this "Clam Stand", although throughout New England they're usually named "clam shacks", but the food inside is every bit as delightful as the shacks I've frequented in ME, MA, RI, CT, & NH plus some New England pretenders like NY & NJ. If the experience wasn't top notch already I stopped a pleasant, humble and unassuming gentleman who was filling our drinks and simply asked "you wouldn't happen to be the Dan would you?" Well it was and we discovered that he was from my sweetheart's home town and they launched into a very nice conversation about all things southern Massachusetts, of course with lots of dropped R's and even more smiles, very nice indeed. This dude, Dan, from SE Massachusetts has got the real deal legit New England chowder, clams, scallops & more. Go now!! Bottom line: The food, service, prices and atmosphere are all excellent, there's all you can ask for in a restaurant. Highly, highly, highly, highly, highly recommended! That's 5 stars and 5 highly recommends. read more

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We have driven by Dans Clam Stand many times before trying it. We have had a lot of ok seafood at other places lately. So we weren't sure what to expect. We had the freshest tastiest dinners we had in a very long time. We order the clam strips and I got fried oysters. My husband couldn't get over how fresh and delicious his entire meal was right down to the cole slaw . My oysters were so perfect nothing could have made them better. We used to always go to Cedar Key for oysters but no more!!! We will enjoy them here from now on. Fast service & friendly staff. read more

It's been awhile. But here we are, back at Dan's... Service: Very cheerful waitress, very attentive but not obtrusive. Food:: clam chowder - delicious! Clam strips: Total Howard Johnson's, great! Lobster roll: Good but overpriced. Blackened scallops: Delicious although overpriced for what you get. All in all - we love Dan's. It's a nice, homey place, food is good, service is very good. read more

Dan's Clam Stand - Outside at Dan's!!! - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

OMG- Slap your Mama good Largest order of onion rings We have ever had. The New England clam chowder was wicked Pissa. ( yes I was raised in Boston) Colossal shrimp in a tempura batter was to die for. Fish n chips very good $2.95 drafts. Smoking outdoors made it not welcoming. We had to go inside. Our waitress Rosie was always there when needed with a mile wid read more

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Great Food and Service at a good price . We will definitely go back for more delicious seafood

Always fast friendly service! Delicious food and fair prices! I've never been disappointed!

Why haven't we tried this fantastic place sooner??? The place is so cute, the service is incredible and the food is not to be missed! Can't wait to come back! read more

I stopped in one day for a quick lunch and really enjoyed it. They have a wonderful big aquarium in there to enjoy as well. Excellent shrimp and excellent service! read more

Awesome food. Great fish and chips. Whole belly calms are my fav and they have them. Went 2x first week I found them. Highly recommend

We had the absolute best time here the staff was freaking amazing shout out to my girl Cady!! She gave the best advice to help us out on other places and made sure we got the best things on the menu! Get the NE clams steamed with the garlic butter! OMG SO GOOD!! read more

This restaurant recently changed hands so we decided to try it again. We noticed that the prices have increased and what troubled us the most was there was an additional charge of 4% for using a credit or debit card. I had the burger with fries and asked if I could pass on the fries and substitute a cup of chowder instead. The waitress said that wasn't possible and I would be charged $5.25 for the chowder. I agreed to this and when the bill came I was surprised to see that I was charged for the fries despite the fact I refused them. The burger was OK but it should be for $11.99 minus the fries. We won't be returning after being charged the credit card fee read more

Had a server roll her eyes while huffing and puffing when asked to split the bill for our party.. when asking for just an order of the crab cake dinner we requested just to have the crab cakes and not the two sides that come with it. When we asked if that was possible the server had extreme attitude while stating "I'll have to see if I can change it in the computer for just the crab cakes". When we received the bill she stated the cook said to just take two dollars off the bill. I find this ridiculous when one side alone ranges from 3.25 to 3.99. read more

Always good seafood here. Today we had raw oysters, raw littleneck clams, blackened scallops, fried clam strips, hand breaded onion rings, slaw, hush puppies, clam chowder. Good food. Pleasant service. We drive 55 min each way to eat here and never dissatisfied. read more

The lobster roll was delicious. Definitely adding this to my list when I'm in the area!

Coming here every time we are in town! Where to start. My family and I came in with our York, and we sat outside on the deck. Our waitress came out with dog treats and a water dish for our fur baby. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was fun and home like. The food was some of the best sea food I have had in my life!!!! Overall amazing, homely, great food, and great service. Thankyou Dan's Clam Stand! read more

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Your go to for fried sea food! If you are in the area I would recommend stopping by and having the fried shrimp. We also had the snow crab legs and you definitely get your moneys worth. Altogether cute place, nice staff, and yummy food. read more

Fried Fish at its finest in an old Florida setting. We ordered the captains platter chock-full of grouper shrimp and of course the scallops that everyone goes up to Crystal River for. The lunch menu was from 11 AM to 5 PM that blew me away so I'm ordering off the lunch menu. For a very reasonable price I got a platter of fresh scallops deep-fried of course hush puppies and coleslaw. We also ordered buckets of steamed clams so heavy on the garlic but tasty. Plenty of outdoor seating as well as indoor. Dan is from the New England area specifically the state of Massachusetts. So as you drive up you see a replica of a lighthouse inviting you in and you better like the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and if you don't you better keep it to yourself. Great fried fish good New England clam chowder as well if you own an RV Dan owns the RV parking lot that's next to his restaurant. read more

Dan's Clam Stand - Dan is from Cape Cod Massachusetts - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Great food. Wife and I went there for a quick meal. And we really enjoyed ourselves. Staff was pleasant and we expect to go again soon.

Over priced, portions small and not up to par. The clam chowder was more like clam soup...nothing in it.