Amazing food and great wine list. The service was also very good. I will definitely be back!

Really good food, great atmosphere and friendly people . Definitely would recommend this place read more

There were some things that were stellar and some not-so-stellar. The sliders were a lot of fun and the bowl of sweet corn out of this world. Clam dip quite good and cocktails excellent. Narragansett on tap: well-poured, nicely chilled, and good choice of glass. The broccoli rabe though, not sure why there needed to be a fishy taste there -- we can find that in the other stuff here. I suggest you re-do that one. The ambiance is wonderful, very romantic. read more

Cuisine: 10 Service: 8 Decor: 8 Value:9 Overall: 9 Definitely a contender for the best seafood restaurant in NYC. This quint little restaurant on a corner in the West Village left quite an impression on me. Thankfully, it was all for the right reasons. First of all, once you step through the front door, the wonderful aroma coming from the open kitchen felt so welcoming. Then, walking into the restaurant's charming dining room with dark lit lights and small candles on each table made us feel warm and cozy. The hostess was very friendly and made sure we were seated by the window as we had requested, but still somewhat warm with a heater nearby. Our server was also very kind and patient as we took some time deciding and asking for recommendations due to many delicious options. Speaking of the delectable food, everything hit the perfect note. We had half a dozen Little Neck Clams and Royal Miyagi Oysters to start. They were both definitely some of the freshest bivalves we've ever had. We also ordered the Clam Dip as an extra app, and boy was it good! Chunky pieces of chopped up clams mixed into a creamy dip that uses large potato chips as your vehicle for shoveling all that deliciousness into your mouth. For entrees, we had Clam Chowder and Skate Wing, which were both outstanding. The soup was not overly creamy but down right awesome, while the skate had a brown butter sauce with pancetta and leeks. Talk about two off the charts good endings to our meal. On a no sugar diet, so no desserts. Honestly, I can't wait to go back next time and try more items on the menu. This is a temple of treasure troves from the seas that immediately becomes one of my go to restaurants for whenever I get that craving, which is practically everyday. read more

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The Clam Fans of Market Table, Little Owl and Mary Lane, we tried The Clam for dinner last night. As the name implies, this seafood-centric, West Village spot serves good fish dishes in a casually, pleasant setting. (The Clam is the least casual of the restaurant foursome, but still easy and relaxed.) The chasing thyme cocktails were fresh, raspberry focused, and inventively good. The rock shrimp spring rolls were tasty appetizers. The halibut entrees were good, and accompanied by delicious mushrooms and fava beans (minus the nice bottle of Chianti). The snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich was devoured. The Clam is yet another "feather in the cap" of The Little Owl restaurant group, who consistently does a very good job of providing tasty food in pleasing (yet unpretentious) surroundings by an attentive staff. read more

I love this place. Delicious food at happy hour though limited choices. Great service. Choice of indoors or out.; I prefer outside. One of my favorite local joints! Can't lose with fresh oysters, fried clams, some veggies. The piña piña is good but a bit too sweet for my taste. read more

The Clam oh The Clam. I really really really wanted to give you at least 4 stars but unfortunately that was not meant to be. The restaurant is super cute and cozy. The staff is wonderful! The hostess and server were both super friendly and helpful. Where The Clam falls short is the food. It is nothing special or exciting. In fact it is very bland We had: - Clam Dip with Chips- very tasty, the highlight of our meal - Parker House Rolls - Average, they were a bit too firm - Clam Pizza - very bland, I had to ask for extra salt because I used up all that was on the table - Swordfish - very bland, no punch - Brussel Sprouts - very tasty I think we see a reoccurring theme here..... Bland As I said earlier, I really wanted to love The Clam but it looks like we are going to have to settle for like. read more

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Can't get enough of this place. It's an intimate restaurant with an open kitchen and trendy dark wood decor. Food is very refreshing with a limited but efficient seafood oriented menu. They have several bar seats but mostly small 2-4 seat tables. I would recommend getting the steamers and green beans to start. Steamers is amazing and cooked perfectly, not sandy. The salad was a bit overpowering with too much dressing and could be adjusted a bit. Love the green beans that were sautéed extremely well with the sauce. The fried clam and lobster sliders are perfect for anyone that wanted the balance of seafood but don't want to be too healthy. An order comes with 2 sliders, It's essentially a lobster roll with a mayo dressing topped with fried clam strips. read more

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I came here for lunch on a Saturday. They have a classy modern décor with wine glasses and white table cloths. Its corner location with glass panels lit up the whole dining room with natural light. It has brick walls on one side with a full bar and a semi-open kitchen behind it. The wait staff were friendly and chilled. Now the food... - clam chowder: it was ok. It's more watery and less complex than I expected. It does have nice fresh clams. - lobster and clam slider: this is the best dish of the restaurant. The lobster was done perfectly -- fresh, not drowned with mayonnaise, not too chewy and buttery. The crunchy fried clams were delicious and goes well with the lobster. The break was toasted with nice thin layer of crunchiness. - stuffed clams: they were ok. It destroyed the clam taste for me. - Sriracha roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon: everything goes well with bacon and Sriracha :) - clam spaghetti: homemade pasta with bits of clams in the sauce. My second favorite dish - clam pizza: a bit dried for me This place has weird music though. They were playing 80s love songs, Jason Mraz, and then some jazz. Tl;dr Order the slider and spaghetti. read more

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My coworker told me about this place and said it was a great spot when her mom was visiting. On the day my mom was heading out, I decided to go and give it a shot. We got the clam chowder, the clam dip, the fish tacos, and the Caesar salad. Honestly I felt like the meal was reaaalllyyy sub-par for how much everything was. The restaurant itself was clean and the staff were nice, but I don't think we'll be going back. read more

This food was just okay, mediocre relative to the price. The skate was dried out (though the breading was tasty), the lobster arancini flavorless, the fried clam and lobster sliders small even for sliders. Note that the menu says "fried clam" but these are just clam strips, despite the price. It's tough with expanded seating due to covid, perhaps, but the wait for the food was also extraordinary. As we left our outdoor seats, a mouse ran out from under the restaurant and into the raised bed on the sidewalk. I mean, there are mice in the city, and the place looked very clean, but still. It's a pretty setting in a pretty neighborhood near the river but you might be better off going somewhere else for seafood. read more

Love this place - can't wait to come back. They had Happy hour on a Sunday - so perfect! Salmon crostini was amazing so are the clam sliders. There is some secret corn ingredient which was awesome with the aioli. read more

The Clam - Tried a few bites. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I didn't know nuthin' 'bout the Clam before I went, but I have heard of Little Owl, one of Joey Campanaro's other places in the same 'hood. In fact, had I known it was in the same 'hood, I probably would have gone because y'see, the Clam was a spontaneous decision for me as a late night dining experience. I had just gotten out of the Carole King musical, "Beautiful", and thought I could head to the West Village and try the famous Japanese-style Korean BBQ spot, Takashi. Much to my dismay, they shoo'ed me away since they were in their exclusive ramen-serving hour. So I just walked up a block and found the Clam. It struck me as fancier than I had in mind. However, as I was about to turn around, the young manager sat me at a table without hesitation. With the white tablecloths and dark, candle-lit ambiance, believe me, I was the one who was hesitating (photo: http://bit.ly/1oZtgoe). When I saw the menu, no small feat with the lack of lighting, I was surprised it was a rather concise collection of dishes presented by chef Mike Price. Mostly shellfish-focused, of course, except for a steak and a chicken option to accommodate presumably Aunt Rose who's allergic to seafood and the check. Nothing struck me as overly fancy except the prices. They even serve spaghetti and clams and a clam fried rice. I supposed I could have gone in that direction, but I felt a need to try something different. I got it with the $14 Scallops Crudo. It was a quartet topped with strawberries, hazelnuts, chives and lime juice (photo: http://bit.ly/1uFJoyw). They were quite fresh-tasting and gone rather quickly. No matter as I kept my stomach company with one of their piping-hot, "complementary" Parker House Rolls - buttery, yeasty with a sprinkle of sea salt on top (photo: http://bit.ly/1t84ly6)- and a flute of the Prosecco Cuvée Beatrice (photo: http://bit.ly/1mUKNZY), a nice sparkler though frankly it was starting to put me to sleep. For my entree, I was almost tempted by the Fried Belly Clam & Lobster Sandwich, but it just seemed a bit too stiff in there to gorge on something like that near midnight. Besides I was watching a romantic couple at the next table serving oysters to each other in an obvious act of seafood foreplay, so I assume looking at the fried crumbs on my face would dissipate the moment for them. Instead, I ordered the $31 Black Sea Bass, which must have attended the finest schools in the ocean to achieve that price tag. It came on top of a creamy pistachio pesto sauce with carrots and grilled gem lettuce (photo: http://bit.ly/1pSPlUw). It was flaky-tender with the crispy skin left intact, good but not entirely memorable. I must admit to myself I am one of those red-checkerboard-plastic-tablecloth-and-nutcracker kind of a seafood diner because this track was running a little fast for this culinary plow horse. FOOD - 3.5 stars...nice seafood for sure albeit at a higher price point than I think it may warrant AMBIANCE - 3 stars...awfully dark at night, perhaps flashlights could be an option SERVICE - 4 stars...fine waiter, no complaints here TOTAL - 3 stars...the idea of an upmarket clam house just seems contradictory to me read more

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Everything about lunch at The Clam was exceptional - the lovely setting, friendly/welcoming staff, tasty cocktails, and incredible seafood! There were simply too many delicious sounding options on the menu and we were only two people so we sadly didn't get to try too many things. We first shared the steamed little neck clams as an appetizer (juicy clams in a salty, savory broth with grilled herbed bread). They were memorable. So were our entrees, though! I had the fried clam belly and lobster sliders on grilled brioche buns. They look small but that is deceiving...I was quite full by the time I had devoured them. The other entree dish we tried was our favorite of the whole meal - the lobster, leek, tarragon raviolo (singular as oppose to the plural ravioli) was one of the best things I've eaten...maybe ever. The raviolo was perfectly al dente and the seafood broth it came in, as well as the lobster filling, was superb. The Clam is wonderful and should not be missed by seafood lovers! Although expensive, the food was truly worth the price. read more

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White Clams and Raw Oysters are the best of all the food. The most delicious thing is to eat. Thank you, Dr. Jacqueline Sacco MD PhD

Excellent excellent excellent... came fairly early on a weekday which in my opinion is the best time to get a full experience of any restaurant. We had the Brooklyn Rebel cocktail and Pina Pina ....if you are a whiskey lover the Brooklyn Rebel is definitely for you. For sharing we had the Faroe Island Salmon Tartare which was perfectly balanced and not overly salty. Then the lobster arancini which I wish I asked for a little more sauce for so if you get them ask for some on the side...lastly what I came here for was the Fried Clam & Lobster Sliders....at 14 a piece I would've been upset if they weren't good but expectations were met and the whole experience was wonderful our server had just come back to work that week and was so pleasant with everything going on...Definitely a good spot read more

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Really solid food. I love their pasta with sweet delicious clams! Ambiance is a 10/10. Most of the food was really good. Recommend!

I had a hard time deciding between three or four star for this review, but ultimately decided to bump up the rating because of the ambiance and service. Came here on a friend's birthday dinner, and were seated promptly at a four-top by the door. I appreciate the fact that most tables were set at a good distance apart so that you are not sitting on top of each other. The drinks were delicious, particularly their special of the day, which was a banana pina colada. I normally hate sweet drinks, but this one had the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess. The food were hit or miss depending on the dish, see below for details: Angus Beef Carpaccio - one of my favorite dishes of the night, the ramps and dijion truly complemented the carpaccio well. The flavor of this dish was robust, and the beef was just thin enough to provide a good texture, but not too thick that it is too chewy Brooklyn Burrata & Local Grapes - another good dish, the grapes provided a hint of sweetness that paired well with the onions. The burrata was great, although, I've never met a burrata that I didn't like. Dozen Oysters - I can't remember the mixture of oysters we had, none really stood out. Fried clam & Lobster sliders - an average dish, the fried clam was bland, and I could barely taste the lobster, which were cut into really small pieces. The only taste that stood out were the bun and the breading of the clam. Soft Shell Crabs - a below average dish, similar issue with the clam, the breading was way too thick and lacked in flavor. The only redeeming quality of this dish was the accompanied asparagus, which had a really delicious sauce on top. Ginger Bread IC Sandwich - this was the table's favorite, but I personally thought the ginger cookie was too sweet, and I couldn't really discern the mascarpone flavor in the gelato. 86 Proof Chocolate Icebox Cake - ironically I was the only one at the table who liked this dessert. My friends didn't appreciate the strong taste of bourbon, but I liked it. I also love the richness of the chocolate and the creaminess of the espresso chantilly (which sounded really fancy). Service was impeccable, our water never dipped below the half way point. They didn't try to rush us even though it was a Sat night, and divided our entrees into equal portion when we informed them that we were sharing. The ambiance is extremely romantic, definitely a great place to go for a date night. read more

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Excellent service, food, and vibes, I highly recommend the clam dip and oysters. My party and I had a great time!

David, Julio, and staff worked seamlessly to ensure a terrific and delicious dining experience our first night back to the Big Apple. Highly recommend! read more

The creamy sea food chowder was really good with lots of seafood. The entrees (we had halibut and scallops) were meh. It would have been 4 stars if it weren't for the price. I had better food at more reasonably priced restaurants. read more

I used to love The Clam. I ate lunch there after working out at Equinox Printing House often. I loved getting their raw oysters, they used to have a half poached lobster that they drizzled with a creole inspired sauce. One of the most magical things was their grilled chicken breasts. Yes - you heard me right, grilled... chicken... breasts. It was always perfectly cooked, with some nicely charred grill lines, juicy and succulent with seasonally paired accompaniments and sauces. I never in my life thought that I would actually be able to eat grilled chicken breasts and rave about it. I usually think of it as jail food, I'll eat it if I must but The Clam actually made me a fan. I tried many times but was never able to make chicken breasts like your old kitchen team did. My sincere compliments to them for their consistency and talent. I visited them once in 2019 and was horrified to see that the entire kitchen staff has turned over. I miss those guys, they were very nice and always said hi to me when I ate at the bar. I also noticed they changed their menu and had brunch instead of lunch - my favorites were all gone. No more lobster, no more grilled chicken but there were pancakes instead... So I just had some raw oysters and a drink and left. I usually eat gluten free so I didn't have many choices unfortunately. I'm happy they went back to a lunch menu instead of a brunch menu for the weekends. I recently visited and felt very underwhelmed by the experience. I feel like the little touches that made The Clam a great restaurant is gone. For example, there used to be a little vegetable crudities that came with your raw oysters/clams with a green goddess sauce in a shot glass. They no longer offer it because of... Covid (nobody can tell me the actual reason why a piece of lettuce, a stick of carrot, a little spear of broccoli or cauliflower with some green sauce is not available due to Covid though. Did all of the vegetable farms burn down?). The crisp raw veggies with a creamy, earthy sauce was the perfect compliment to the sharpness of the shallot mignonette and delicate sea flavors of a raw oyster. It's not hard to do, nor is it expensive - but they just don't do it anymore. There's a lot of instances like that, but you won't notice it unless you were a regular. So what can I say, I liked The Clam a lot, now I go if I just need a quick bite with no expectations of anything great. I know it's been trying times and I hope they can recapture some of the things that made them stand out instead of being just another restaurant in NYC. read more

Let me start by saying that I've been to this place many times and really enjoyed my experience there. The restaurant is really cute and the food and drinks were great. Also, the servers were really nice and accommodating. That experience changed for us over this weekend. The minute we walked into the restaurant our server looked angry that we were there. He was totally unprofessional and we had to walk away. I know we all have bad days, but restaurants have to keep an eye on how their employees treat customers. They are the face of the establishment and there are too many options in this beautiful city to put up with that type of attitude. read more

This was quite an amazing meal. We got the oysters and then the sliders combo, which was more than enough for us. The server was absolutely amazing, and they have a sour stout (more for sour drinkers than stout drinkers, be forewarned) which was quite tasty for me, but not for the boyfriend. Whoops! The food was clearly very fresh, and we were both very happy with the atmosphere, the simple menu, and the drink selection. read more

Very cute atmosphere. Food is very solid - sea bass appetizer was well-balanced and the flavor popped. We also enjoyed the clam pizza! Would definitely go back again to try other items on the menu. read more

The Clam - Clam Grilled White Clam Pizza - delicious - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious food and great service. We sat in the outside area in February and though covered, it was still cold so bring layers.

I have enjoyed coming here with family and friends in the last couple of years. Good drinks, good food decent time at the clam But a few weeks ago I had the unfortunate luck to run in with a waiter with a nasty attitude. There we are sitting outside waiting to give our order and he came in for the attack. Asking were you seated? Who told you could sit there? You will need to move! Sickening attitude! Felt like we were being judged fodress out of catalog or didn't look the part to be in that neighborhood. Although me and mine lived here before the Clam existed In Conclusion they have lost a good customer who will make sure anyone I now to stay far from this place to spend their money read more

I love the way they do clams! I had the ones with bread crumbs sautéed with onions, pancceta and red bell peppers. That was sooo good! Served with a little arugula salad in the center. I had to have more veggies - so I tried something different in combination: fennel and escarole with raisins and roasted garlic. To complete my sampling I ordered the clam pizza with a super thin crunchy crust. I will heat up some tomorrow with an egg for breakfast. Their desserts looked good - but I can't eat all that! This is a good addition to the Big Apples's list of restaurants. read more

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We had a lovely meal here! The food was fresh and the portion sizes were appropriate in my opinion. The ambiance was lovely, we would come here again! We did not have drinks so I can't speak to that but overall The Clam is deserving of 4.5 stars for sure! read more

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This was very close to a 5* experience for me. My bf took me here for my birthday. I'm a seafood lover and found this place because I was looking for steamer clams or whole belly clams. We got a 9:30 rez on the same day, but tried going earlier around 7:30 and was able to get a table right away. Both the hostess and waiter were very attentive and professional. The ambiance was dark and romantic with candles and twinkly lights everywhere. We got a bottle of white wine from Greece (it was the cheapest one at $52). We ordered the clam dip, butternut squash and honey crisp apple salad, the clam and lobster sliders, steamers, and the clam pizza. The clam dip was good, but could've used more of a briny taste or bigger clams. The clams tasted canned, but I still enjoyed it, especially the house fried potato chips. The salad might've been the BEST salad I've had in my entire salad eating life. It was a perfect blend of sweet, acidic, savory, and bitter. It had butternut squash, apples, grapes, radicchio, frisée, shaved cauliflower, and chunks of aged cheddar in a champagne vinaigrette. They even split it for us on separate plates. The steamers were heaven. The prices have soared for steamers and it's so hard to find fresh ones that aren't sandy or rotten tasting, but these were very fresh. The lobster and fried clam sliders were perfection. The juxtaposition of the hot, crunchy clams, and the chilled, sweet lobster was like unicorn food. I loved the different textures in one sandwich. I just wish they were bigger or less pricey. The clam pizza was probably my least favorite. The clams got a bit chewy in the cooking process and lost their juicyness. We also got the chocolate cake that must've been spiked with half a bottle of liquor. It felt like I was taking a shot with every bite, in a good way! I respect how bold the chef was about the liquor. All in all, a solid 4.5* meal and I'd definitely return! read more

The service and food are A1. Pierre provided exceptional service and insider knowledge on wines (we're wine lovers, and really appreciated this dialogue.) They accommodated our dog in the outdoor dining area and made sure his water cup was always full, as well as our wine glasses. Come here for great seafood and service. read more

The Clam - le clos de la cure chinon blanc - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is good. However, we had a 9:15pm reservation (on a Friday night) and when we made the reservation we were not told that the kitchen closes at 9:45pm. If the kitchen is closing in 30 mins, a restaurant should not take reservations in NY. We were rushed into putting our orders in, we didn't have the opportunity to add additional items, and as we're still enjoying dinner, they were putting chairs up around us. I had been to The Clam pre-pandemic and I don't recall them closing down this early. I would recommend going to The Clam during the week but It's not a place I would revisit on the weekends, where the expectation is that you will be having a late night. read more

The Clam - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious food, amazing service, super cute and cozy place. Will definitely be returning

Food is good but the prices are just out of whack with what you get even in this neighborhood. I get it lobster and clam sliders are going to be pricey but $29 and they are tiny with no sides but the option of adding fries for $7!?! Fish tacos were great but again I felt like I didn't get enough to justify the price. Drink was delicious but very weak and there was so much ice I would need many for a proper night out. read more

Went here for a birthday and could not have been more impressed. The service was excellent and they gave out champagne, panna Cota and a Polaroid picture of the table on the house. The food itself was incredible and the restaurant was beautifully decorated. Would highly recommend this place for a special occasion. read more

The Clam - Swordfish and Halibut - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Best seafood we've had in a long time. Possibly the best fish tacos we've ever tasted! The place was charming and the service was fantastic!

Horrible service and average food We booked a reservation here and ended up waiting 30 mins to be seated. No apology, no complimentary drinks while we wait on the sidewalk. Everything from this point went wrong- from incorrect cocktail and food orders, bad waiters/service to horrible warm white wine. Save yourself the time and money by going somewhere else- any where else would be an upgrade read more

Great spot to stop for a drink and sit outside. Cocktails with sides of hummus, fries and polenta were fresh and tasty. Will be back for dinner soon! read more

We went for their signature lobster and clam sliders but after being seated the waiter informed us there would be no clams in it. We decided to get the little neck clams, seafood chowder, spaghetti and clams and fries. The clams were fresh. The mussels were good and fresh but the broth was super salty. It was hard to drink the broth alone and the bread had salt on it so we couldn't eat the soup with the bread either. The fries were crispy and yummy but salty too :(. The spaghetti and clams - the pasta was well done, the clams are fresh. The server was kind enough to separate the some dishes for us since we were sharing. The only thing though is the portion size of the pasta is terribly small compared to other pasta dishes for the same price in the city. The salad on top is a bit overwhelming since it was pretty sour and the pasta was already acidic. The chowder was good, although a bit diluted and not as thick as our chowders I've had. I think presentation was very well done, the atmosphere is nice and the actual seafood is fresh. What needs work is the seasoning (too much salt), and portion size that matches to the price. read more

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Have not been here since te the pandemic. Always gracious and kind service but not today. Host gave us the worst table all the at outside to the side of the restaurant. Refused to give table just outside of the restaurant. Of course, when sitting so isolated, service isn't great and feel kind of abandoned. Clam chowder was ok with under cooked potatoes. Spring rolls were good but a bit too salty. Clam and lobster sliders were good but not amazing. Mystery vodka drink w cucumber was watery. After this experience I will not be going back. I know plenty of better places where hosts are more gracious. read more