I'm glad I went to this place, otherwise, I will never know how tasty the clams are. I went with my Mother and Aunt a while back. It was a long line to get the order and it's worth the wait. The service is fast-paced and the staff gave the customers a good warm welcome despite the busy day. I do love the view of the beach and the ocean. A great way to enjoy the view in warm weather! The food is very fresh and delicious, I'm not going to lie! I would prefer Clam Box on any given day! With a nice ambiance with seafood, this place disappoints me. I will recommend someone who is a fan of seafood! read more

Clam Box. Wallaston Beach, Quincy, MA. e.1968. Pictures self-explanatory. We got the plattah and the chowdah. Fried stuff especially good, chowdah is a bit rich and not quite briny and clammy enough but still pretty good. Can't beat the view. read more

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Food is delicious and very fresh. The place is very clean and the service is much better than it was read more

The Clam Box - Delicious and very fresh - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

This place NEVER DISAPPOINTS! I've been going here since a kid. I moved to Atlanta and I still come up to visit to go to Walston beach for this! However the clam bellies have gotten smaller, but the still have great taste. The SCALLOPS ARE HUGE and juicy! We literally have gotten the same thing for like 10 years straight. But I do want to try their other food like a cheesesteak or something very soon. I just can't get off those scallops. But I love the place it's very homie the vibe feels family oriented and the have REALLY great beer. I'm an IPA girl so they have some nice selections and the staff is soooooo sweet. read more

The Clam Box - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Thank you for letting people use your bathroom! One of the few places to pee at this beach.

I just got a clam plate that cost $37.00 and I swear I only had about 8-10 clams!! They are super cheap with portion size. Smh! Ridiculous

Ordered fisherman's platter, clam chowder, fried oysters, and fried clam bellies. Everything was tasty and fried pretty well. The platter had two pieces of fish, 3-4 pieces of shrimp, 3-4 scallops, and clam bellies. The deep fried clams and deep fried oysters were juicy on the insde and crispy on the outside. Salt to your liking. I'd rate this better than the joint down the street, especially with the prices being much more competitive. After you order, you can grab all your necessary utensils and sauces, ask for plates. They will call out your order in the restaurant as well as announce it outside via speaker. Their fries aren't as tasty but I'm here for the seafood, not the fries. Their lobster salad has celery, so take a pass. No parking but you can easily park across the street at the beach and take the cross walk over. Solid place for fried seafood. read more

The Clam Box - Large clam chowder (split into two cups), fisherman's platter, fried oysters, fried clam bellies - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

I eat there every year and always excellent. Today was first this year and not as crisp and well cooked as last year? Maybe a new cook or off day. Onion rings always crisp. Less scallops and clams this yet with inflation under Brandon. But, they kept prices not too high ... 25.00 is cheaper than elsewhere. 4.50 for beer reasonable as well. I'll eat again as I usually rate 4 or 5 stars. View and fresh air sitting outside is a nice lunch experience. They sub onion rings for fries with no up charges too. read more

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It pains me to knock down the amount of stars for Clam Box. I've been there twice in a month and both times there were def many things lacking. Last time we got a 3 way platter subbing onion rings for fries which is always appreciated since they do it at no extra charge. This time however they weren't fried enough and the whole plate needed salt. The clams were ok, on the small side but fine. Friend ate the scallops and liked them and we both thought the fried shrimp won the plate. Cole slaw is good and not a bad price for the plate at around $27 but the amount of food seemed to decrease. Tonite we got a fried shrimp plate cuz they were so good last time and were again tonite with good fries and cole slaw at a fab price of $16.95. But the two way with clams and fried fish subbing rings again didn't cut it. She told us the bellies were small. I don't know what kind of bellies these were but it was more like the bits you get at the bottom of the box. A bummer. The fish was good but the rings sucked. Kind of chewy and zero flavor. The price of $25 is good esp in comparison to Tony"s high prices, but I'd rather pay a few dollars more for real clams. That may be it for me this season. read more

The Clam Box - Clams, fries, slaw, rings and lobster roll for $41. - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Great view of ocean.... I was skeptical but decided to try this place ordered the simple fish and chips and it did not disappoint this place has a real nice view of the ocean and is very peaceful I would eat here again. read more

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We are in Quincy for our grandson's soccer game so thought we go to the Clam Box for takeout. As an Aside. We went here for takeout the night we were married before catching our flight to Bermuda. We had just bought our first house here. So, it's always held a special place in our hearts. Anyway, these were the worst fried dinners we ever had, to boot, one fisherman's dinner and a medium side of clams came to $80 and change!!! How can that be? I know food prices are out of control but that is OUTRAGEOUS! No drinks, no extras. Please do yourself a favor and stay away. read more

Expensive! $40+ for one fried clam plate with fries, slaw and a small coke. The clams were not hot, medium warm, fries were ok but super greasy also not hot enough, too many fries and not enough clams. Way too expensive for what you get. Disappointed. read more

Great food for affordable prices ($18 for clam strips, $8 for large fries, $11 for medium clam cakes) Portion sizes are huge and definitely much better deals than most seafood places on the coast. Fun atmosphere and great place to eat both indoors and out. read more

The Clam Box - Clam Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Walk-in and the place is like run-down, ordered my food at 4:07 and waited for almost 30 minutes to get my food. This to me was a waste of time especially if you can explain that broiled takes longer. I ordered lobster rolls, crab cakes, and broiled scallops with french fries. The lobster roll was on point and worth it, it was a good amount of it on the bread and the bread was nice and buttery and toasty. The crab cakes tasted bland with no seasoning whatsoever and can do without it next time. The fries were burnt, but the scallops were delicious, nice buttery, and also seasoned and seared well. The decor of the restaurant is off, it has modernization to it but looks like it took time travel into the 50s of Boston. It was hard to sit there because there was no space in the booths. The pricing was a little pricy for everything. If you are ordering entrees alone you should have separate prices. With lobster roll (single item), 2 crab cakes, and scallops with fries came to $71. I am always watching customer service where ever I go and I think it could stand for improvement. Boston isn't like New York where you come across different cultures every day, but when they do it's welcoming in NYC. This place needs to be a little more welcoming and be able to explain its menu and flexibility. Good thing other places in New England have seafood because I will not be coming back here. read more

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Just left the Clam Box. I must say it was a pleasant surprise a good mixture of old and new We've seen many local landmarks change hands recently: Venetian, Maria's and I see some reviews that they aren't up to par with predecessor. I think they all have improved it's just not what we grew up with and don't wanna let go of our youth We both had the Clam Plate and Hamburger, both were very good. One comment I saw was about fries, two things. The first being I really don't go to seafood place for fries, I'd rather fill up on the good stuff. The main course is what I go for. Secondly the fries seemed the same as past few summers not sure new owners were ones that changed them. As far as I'm concerned the food was very good and am definitely returning a few times this summer. You also can't beat the views and location. It also seems that the staff are just as nice and premises a bit cleaner. read more

We just had our first meal from the 3rd owner (since 1968) of the Clam Box. We have been cutomers since the mid 70s: you could say we have more than a few Clam Box seafood meals under our belts. The quality and taste of the clam strips, fried haddock, onion rings and the (still) hand cut french fries was excellent. The onion rings were some of the best we ever had there. The cooking shortening was obviously fresh and/or recently filtered. The cole slaw, which my wife doesn't like but I gladly eat was fresh and creamy. Ambiance? It hasn't changed - which is a good thing. The menu boards and TVs have changed over the years, but it's still the 1970s Clam Box. The waiting time from ordering to getting our order was reasonable. The not so good: Inflation is a double edged sword here. Not only have the prices increased substantially, but the portions have noticeably decreased as well. We had a fried haddock plate and a fried clam plate. There was a time just a couple of years ago each plate would be overflowing with a large fillet and mucho clam strips and fries - so much so one could not see the plate, and we often took home leftovers. Not now. Only the cole slaw portions seemed about the same. The tarter sauce (homemade still) seems to have less relish and more mayonaise than I like. If you want a 2 way combo plate that includes fish, it will be cod, not haddock (a carry over from the previous owner). The Spiro Brothers (original owners) gave haddock on the 2 and 3 way plates - but that was long ago. We haven't decided on returning. Tony's for years was a close 2nd for us - we'll try it again. Woods Seafood in Plymouth (MA) Harbor has been our other go to seafood place, and that's open year round. read more

Excellent spot for a summer afternoon! We came to have lunch and walk the beach. We tried a clam strip roll and the steak souvlaki. The clam roll was very good and really good size portion. Choice of strips or full bellies. We went strips. We also got the steak souvlaki which was a very good portion of steak tips served over a nicely toasted pita and served with fries and Greek salad. Wasn't expecting much for it being a clam shack, but this was very good. I would come back just for that. Prices are reasonable and service is super quick. Patio is amazing on a nice day. Give it a try if your in the Boston area this summer! read more

The Clam Box - Patio - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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We went to try the food with the new owners and it was fantastic. It was much better than last time we were there in the late summer. Yes, the fries changed, but they were still good. Sometimes everything doesn't stay the same, and people need to adapt. Very happy with our experience and we'll be back! read more

The Clam Box - Small Scallop, Medium Fish & Chip, and a Small Clam Strip - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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I have been eating at The Clam Box since I was a little girl, and I think it's possible that they've only gotten better! Compared to the other fried fish joints on Quincy Shore Drive, the feeling of having overdosed on grease is absent! I still love an afternoon pig out at The Clam Box! read more

This is not your old Clam Box from 2 years prior or since new ownership! The first year there did not seem to be much change in the menu portion or prices. We always order the same thing. Medium fish and chips, clam strips platter, a medium shrimp and a side salad. This year is different. Portions smaller, more money. Slight difference in the taste however still tasty until I found hair in my food. All I got was a friendly "oh" when I brought it to the attention of the people working there. I feel I should have been given compensation. Everyone there is friendly and accommodating. Service was fast. The ambiance is still the same. Not fancy, order from the counter, pick up your food after your number is called and take it to the table. Always a lovely ocean view! The price ended up being approximately $20 more this year. Not the bargain it was previously. Debating if I will return again. read more

Sadface. I really wanted to like The Clam Box, I did. Since it's nearing the end of summer, and so many seafood/clam shacks will be closing along the coast soon, I figured one last hurrah to try to check out some of the goods on the South Shore. I normally am a clam strips person but my excellent experiences at The Clam Box in Ipswich and Woodman's in Essex had me feeling like I wanted to give it a shot here at Quincy's Clam Box. Sadface. Yes, the whole belly clams are enormous (easily the largest I've seen at a seafood shack) but they were sadly awful. Every clam in the order tasted really off--they were filled with the black undigested stuff of the clam (gah!) which if it was just a visual wouldn't have been all that bad, but it just tasted... like it. :/ I tried to eat them, but they weren't even edible because it tasted more like the briny digestive part of the clam and not the clam itself. I heard that the Ipswich location handpicks their clams every morning, and I think closer inspection of these clams would have led to a different result here in Quincy. I added 1 star because the staff here was friendly. But sadly, I won't be back for the clams. read more

I was a bit disappointed with the little amount of scallops you get in the plate. They were a bit greasy but that's what you get with fried food. Clam chowder was great. They have outdoor seating which is great. read more

Solid Clam fish fry shack on the Wollaston Beach shore. The clams were fresh, juicy, humongous and well fried in a good batter fries were decent the clam chowder of the soupy variety and a little bland but fresh with tender clam and potatoes. The Crab cake was all crab very good. I recommend this box. read more

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i ordered the whole belly clam plate with cole slaw and hand cut fries. The belly clams were tough and I felt not fresh probably frozen. service was to fast which told me it must of just been heated up. No ambiance for me since paying $35.00 for something I did not enjoy. Mary D. Quincy, MA read more

First of all, middle-aged white men pretended can't understand the word "coffee" because of my Asian accent. After repeating the word COFFEE again and again The handsome white young guy next to him do us a favor and told him aloud "coffee"! Then he overcharged an extra bottle of Coke and didn't give it to us! Third, when we asked him to return the money. He refund the money for the cheaper fountain Coke which we got instead of the bottled Coke he overcharged us. This racial discrimination guy should be questioned by the local restaurant organization. read more

The Clam Box - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

The food is subpar for the price you get $55 for chicken nuggets and fries lobsters roll and fries‍

Went got take out for the first time tonight. The fried fish was very good and the staff were very friendly, but the fries and onion rings were barely cooked. We spent a LOT of money for not a lot of food, and lackluster at best. read more

Since the ownership has changed it seems the food is awful the scallops undercooked the clams have no bellies. Makes me sad I've been going to the clam box since I was a kid. read more

This place used to be great. I went there last week after not having been for several years. Service was surly and inattentive. My clams sat on the counter for 10 minutes before someone finally called the number. The clams were greasy, cold, and unseasoned. I'll stick to the clam shacks on the north shore for better service and much better food. read more

This is an unassuming little place with a large patio, facing the Quincy shore. Ordering from a counter then seating yourself, the workers are friendly and swift and the food comes out hot and fresh. Beer is served. My friend and I both had the whole belly clam plate. The fries were a tad overdone, but still good. The coleslaw was fresh and tasty. The whole belly clams? Dream come true. I haven't had any this good since I was a child. Not rubbery, chewy or gritty - these clams melted in your mouth. If you are in the area, this place definitely is worth checking out. read more

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I had a hot day in May off from work, so thoughts went towards fried clams, and laziness led us to Quincy rather than somewhere further a foot. We weren't the only ones. The line at The Clam Box was to the door. Turns out the line wasn't exactly all that super long... it was a case of limited space between the counter and their front door, a later lunch time, and single newbie manning the cash register by himself - poor guy. 22 minutes wait to order, 8 min for order fulfillment. Self-serve ketchup, tartar sauce, etc while you wait for your order number to be called and your tray to be readied. Their clam chowder ($6.25 for a bowl) was your basic tasty traditional New England style with large diced potatoes and creamy base. The soup special - crab chowder ($6.25 for a bowl) - was tomato based and not as good as a crab bisque I had enjoyed once at the local competitor (Tony's) last year. We regretted not having gotten two bowls of the clam chowder instead, but then hindsight is 20/20. There was quite a bit of seafood on the 3-way plate $21.95 with whole clams, oyster, and sea scallops, with onion rings in place of the french fries. There were 4 large scallops, along with the uncounted oval oysters and purse and handle shaped clams that were at the point of being just cooked. Onion strings were crisp, and cole slaw slightly sweet and crisp tender. Umbrellas covered the tables set outside on their patio facing the beach. Unfortunately, a wild motorcycle blasting past blew a sandstorm at us and our umbrella fell closed around my head, as I was standing at the time. We gave up on the cups of water now dusted with our natural surroundings, but figured some grit in our food wouldn't kill us. read more

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This is my first time at the clam box since I usually go to tonys. I don't really see a difference . I ordered the clam strip plate that came with french fries and cole slaw. It was decent, nothing wow about it. I wish the cole slaw was more cold, but the workers plate out cole slaw on plates ahead of time so the fryers could work faster. It's good for efficient but leaving cole slaw out like that is gross and makes it warm, especially around the heat. Also expect a wait, the line and wait was pretty long but it is understandable since I came on a really nice day. read more

The Clam Box - Clam Strip plate - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

STOP! Listen to what others are saying. This place is a complete RIPOFF now! Seafood platter portions are minuscule for $40. Fries, yes everyone is correct they are still half cooked. Spending $150 for 3 plates that are kid portions and a lobster toll is ridiculous. The seafood platters only come with 4 whole clams with bellies. Don't do it! Keep your money and try another place read more

Nice place for fried seafood right across from Wollaston Beach. High quality, good portions and friendly service. read more

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The service was okay, but their food needs major improvement. Burger was borderline inedible, and worse than my daughter's public school lunch. Fries were cold and definitely frozen. The lobster roll was rubbery and the bun was charred. Probably not coming back. read more

The Clam Box - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Just tried the clam box with the new owners, said the menu would be the same nope no more club sandwiches always ordered a tuna club no more fries were bland, always loved the old fries, fish was good but the amount you get now is a lot less and more money onion rings were different too and small compared to the old owner. Started going to Tony's more money but a better experience plus I can get a tuna club. To bad I have been going to this place for years through 2 prayer owners. Why do new owners ruin what was working to to save some money. read more

Just giving fair feed back from restaurants that was amazing decades ago everything seems more rushed and food taste totally different but I still enjoy plate of scallops and fried clam strips with onion rings or salad read more

The Clam Box - Melanie Bermuda - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

We got Onion Rings which are really, really good and got fish n' chips again was really, really good. They have fountain soda which has free refills. The Clam Box is nice and clean and the people who work there are very friendly and quite efficient. We have't tried the clams yet but we plan on going back soon and giving them a try. There's fairly ample parking in back of the restaurant and across the street is parking at Wollaston Beach. You have the choice to eat instead or outside. Prices are reasonable for an across the street from the beach establishment. Summary: Highly recommend eating here if you're in the area. read more

Great local spot since the 60s , authentic seafood you would expect, Quincy is very lucky to have a spot that doesn't take short cuts . You walk in past the patio area across from the bay with a great view. Menu is simple and easy to get through , order then pay and wait for your number to be called. Pick up your delicious food and have a seat. I had the fried fish sandwich platter . Batter was crispy thin and not over or under done . White fish inside was plentiful (cod) it came with generous portions of slaw and thick fries. My son Justin had the steak and cheese hoagie. Bread was fresh , meat and cheese delightfully presented in ample quantities. Next time we are in Quincy we will be back read more

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Great place to pick up seafood, have been coming here for years and the quality hasn't changed! Must get the whole clam plate, decent portion and comes with fries and slaw. I also appreciated their efficiency for ordering during the pandemic! read more

The Clam Box - Whole Fried Clam Plate (~21$) with fries and slaw - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts