Amazing, delicious food and great service. So comfortable and cozy. Everything is incredible. The biggest challenge is having to pick your meal from so many great options. They are all so high quality and awesome!!! One of my all time favorites is the filet special- I highly recommend dining here. Once you go you will continue to want to go back!!! read more

Always top -notch here. Try the petite filet with broccoli and baked potatoe. Also the seafood bisque is excellent.

Phenomenal!! Photos do not do it justice! Incredibly fresh seafood tavern. No fuss, casual, cozy atmosphere and (by reservation) sit down options. A newly discovered gem in Philly area!! read more

I have loved The Clam Tavern and have been coming here for at least 20 years, which is why this review is so disappointing for me to write. I visited on July 12, 2026, and unfortunately had one of the worst experiences I've had here. Our server seemed overwhelmed at first, which I completely understood because the restaurant was busy. We ordered our meals and were told they were out of scallops. While disappointing, I understand that these things happen. The bigger issue was the wait. We waited well over 45 minutes for our main courses. Again, I tried to be patient because they were busy, but when the food finally arrived, the problems continued. My son's meal had already been changed because there were no scallops available, and then we were told they had also run out of baked potatoes. The biggest disappointment was my meal. I have ordered the Shrimp Dom Anthony for at least the last 10 years, and for the second time this year it was not prepared correctly. The sauce should be a blush sauce, but instead it was the wrong color and, more importantly, it didn't taste right. At the end of the meal, I mentioned this to our server and told her it also hadn't tasted right the last time I ordered it. Her response was, "Maybe it's time to make a change." That was very disappointing to hear because I come to The Clam Tavern specifically for that dish. She also mentioned that the head chef doesn't work Sundays, suggesting that may have been the reason. The last time, however, the explanation was that the chef was new. I've been a loyal customer for two decades because I know how good this restaurant can be. That's why it's so frustrating to see such inconsistency, especially with a signature dish I've enjoyed for years. I truly hope management looks into this because I'd love to continue recommending and visiting The Clam Tavern, but after two disappointing experiences with the same entrée, I'm not sure I'll order it again. read more

This place was old school in the best sense of the word. My wife and I really enjoyed our night out here with good food, great ambiance, a pretty quiet setting, but with lively clientele. If I lived closer I'd be a regular. read more

Been going there for several years. never disappoints and always consistent. food is amazing and staff are very friendly

Never had a bad meal here. Service and food are top notch. Go for the halibut, and oysters rockafeller Absolute hidden gem!

This place is a hidden gem. My wife and I love this place. We've done Carey out and we've sat down. The food is amazing. The scampi the shrimp appetizer the crabcakes are really good and I'm from DC. The service is always A1. And the ambience is a nice home comfort style restaurant. It feels like the perfect neighborhood date and hangout spot. I highly recommend. read more

Best seafood in Delco in the heart of Clifton Heights (literally in the neighborhood). Cozy spot that has been keeping up with their reputation and succeeding at delivering excellent service and food every time we visit. Make sure to get reservations most days, they fill up fast! Crab cakes are delicious. read more

Love the Clam, a Delco classic. Food is good, services is on point, and I love the classicness of the restaurant. I really love taking people to the clam. Also their cocktails are amazing, prices are great, and you can't forget the fix tank! read more

The food is the highlight for the Clam Tavern. The service was professional and helpful. I took my 89 year old Mother for dinner. Clifton Heights was our old hood many years ago and I remembered my parents raving about the food 50 years ago. In addition I recently saw a very good review on PBS a few weeks ago. The review was right on. We had clams casino. Amazing but I was bummed we on got 5 with our order. (Was expecting 6). I had Pescatore with angel hair pasta and my Mom had shrimp with crab imperial. Both very enjoyable. Highly recommend this place. read more

Food was amazing and staff was pleasant and friendly. Will definitely return and recommend to family friends.

Been several years since I've gone. Thought back then they did not take reservations. Went tonight at opening. There were 5 in our party. Not one person in the restaurant. The waitress asked us if we had reservations. We didn't. She said we wouldn't be served. End of story. I won't be back. read more

Every time I was able to be there, the food was great, and the timing in getting the food looked and tasted great

Sort of foolish to review the Clam because their food still sets the standard for the area. You can taste the care that goes into every dish. Even fried seafood combo is delicious details are important on every dish. The veal and lobster dish (I'm not a veal eater so I substitute chicken or shrimp with lobster) is the best seafood dish at any local restaurant and their filet special ( just put it on the menu!) is THE best steak dish anywhere. No ambience but too friendly. Go in for apps one night baked clams the best clam casino better than anywhere crab balls are delicious and their salads are enough for two. Make a res a week ahead and enjoy the food!! read more

The clam! Tried and true and a non negotiable every time I'm in town. Not much to look at but their food is amazing. Everything tastes fresh and the service is like being at the "Cheers" bar. I loved their calamari, and their sea bass this time around. I've also tried the steak special with the crab meat on top and I almost died and went to heaven. Their prices are really good as well, it's a great price point for date night or for the fam. read more

Great local business with charming people and good food. Really like the vibe! Had the special of the day and was blown away.

Another great dinner! We got the baked clams (as always). The hot, fresh bread was just coming out as we got the clams and it's perfect for getting all the juices. I had the stuffed shrimp, baked potato and green beans. Everything was perfectly cooked, hot and delicious. read more

Food was good. Drinks were good. Hostess, waitresses and bartenders were friendly but extremely busy. It was a Thursday night. My party of 3 waited 45 minutes past our reservation time. Once seated there were delays in service due to the volume of people. I will go back again but know what to expect. read more

I've had this spot bookmarked for years and finally I made it. Parking can be tricky but I got lucky with a spot. You walk in and your hit with the beautiful smells of garlic, herbs and seafood. No fishy scent at all but a welcoming savory scent pulls you in. I sat at the bar which had a beautiful copper counter top. Staff was super friendly and attentive. I ordered a half dozen of raw oysters which were divine as well as their baked clams. The bread was perfect to sop up the yummy crab juice in the shells filled with herbs and garlic. Not overly breaded so you really enjoy the fresh clams. I also ordered to take home a seafood soup and the halibut sandwich which I got fried or you can get broiled. It came with coleslaw, fries and lettuce and tomatoes and a yummy wasabi mayo type sauce. The piece of the mahi mahi was twice the size of the bun and for $13.99 you can't go wrong. Fried are dusted with old bay and na nice crisp. Nothing overly oily at all and all well seasoned. I foresee myself being a regular here! read more

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Food is great, good pricing and the place brings back memories from my youth and trying joints with my father and grandfather! Great date night spot for sure! read more

This was a nice treat and the food was scrumptious and the staff friendly. I loved the decor and how knowledgeable the waitstaff was. The ambiance was chill and a bit festive. I will definitely return but this time I'm getting the clams! read more

A classic Delco spot. Good food, sometimes great, but never outstanding. Would recommend for the food and ambiance. Service is good overall. read more

From the moment we walked in, the greetings were warm and friendly. Everything was beyond expectations- food, service and attention to our requests. The food was spectacular and the portions were large. It felt like eating in a friend's house and we would go back in a heartbeat! read more

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5 stars Oysters and clam casino were excellent!! First experience - will not be my last Highly recommend read more

Finally getting around to write a review of this great spot! Warm and cozy atmosphere decorated in ship theme. I always say I'm going to try something new and different but I'm mildly obsessed with the filet special that comes with jumbo lump crab, sundried tomatoes, and mushrooms in a Marsala sauce. It is addictive and should leave you with leftovers the next day. Baked clams as an app are a must. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu! Make sure to make a reservation and leave enough time to find parking. read more

The Original Clam Tavern - Filet special - Seafood Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

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Good food and cozy place. The first time I went there I had a good impression, waitress was nice, you need reservations... Negative point is they're OVERPRICED, like center city over, I ordered 2 pasta orders came to 62 with tips. WHAT? read more

Dinner was fantastic. The food AND service were outstanding. Kinda noisy, but in an upbeat position way.

I came here with my family who live in the area to celebrate being together. I had wanted to come here for a couple of years but never had enough time to. We came in on a Monday evening and the place was packed I realized this place was popular among the locals so I had made reservations so we did not have to wait to get a table. Walking in this place reminded me of an old school supper club. There was a bar and more than one room with tables. My group sat in the main area. We ordered a range of food from crab balls to clams casino for appetizers and steak, Chilean sea bass, flounder, lobster and lobster ravioli. I had the broiled flounder which was cooked perfectly but was under seasoned. I took a bite of the sea bass and it was my favorite thing and I wished my flounder had the same seasoning on it. I almost forgot the clam chowder I had to get extra to go because it was so delicious. Overall we all left happy and I'd stop in again. FYI this place is in a neighborhood that doesn't have a bunch of street parking but just a block away there is a huge parking lot that you can use. read more

The Original Clam Tavern - Stuffed Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

A bunch of friends met there for the first time. The ambiance was okay if your into sports. The service was nice, we didnt have to wait long to be seated of for our food. The food was good - I had seafood soup to start & it was tasty. As for my main dish, I had the Salmon that was good also. read more

Food was excellent as always. Got the filet this time - cut like butter. Definitely recommend getting it oscar style it was delicious! read more

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Did not know what to expect, but the OCT was recommended to us by a local. First off, love the neighborhood feel of this place- starting at the entrance you get a very local vibe. Our server was friendly and helpful as we selected our options. We were visiting in from a fully landlocked part of the country and were interested in seafood. I started with the clam chowder- it was creamy but not overly so, had plenty of clams and plenty of flavor. I had the mussels next- they were well cleaned and prepared (no grit!) and the bread was wonderful for sopping up all the extra sauce. The true bell of the ball though was the crab cake. They were VERY generously sized, and unlike many that I have tried, it was almost entirely CRAB! There was just enough breading to hold it together. It was a thing of beauty. Thanks OCT for satisfying my need for seafood in such a comfortable and homey atmosphere! read more

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Love this place! The seafood tastes just like it does down the shore, fresh and delicious. The hometown feel and dimly lit setting create a great ambiance. Have eaten here many times and will again many. read more

Ambiance = none Service = caring Food = GREAT. I wish I was local and could eat here regularly. read more

Just travelled 45 minutes to get lost in Delco to finally find this somewhat hidden gem! The locals aren't sharing because its small in here, but they have, by far, the best seafood I've had in Philly in 25 years. No joke. The baked clams are phenominal! The raw oysters are fresh and served up perfect. Yes, raw oysters in Delco. I went there. My friend even went full Goldberg and ordered steak. It was cooked perfect! Person next to us was eating one of the best looking crab cakes I've seen in Philly. Amy is the best server/bartender too! Just great people serving up great food. read more

What a great spot! Food and service were amazing! The clams and mussels were fantastic and my flounder portion was very generous. We didn't realize that you also got a choice of 2 sides (baked potato, Cole slaw, apple sauce...) with your meal. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming but making reservations in advance was definitely necessary - it was a full house and now I know why. We will definitely be back! read more

Great food. Great service. I love this place! I highly recommend this for special occasions. Prices are very affordable

A hidden gem in the neighborhood of Clifton Heights is an amazing piece of history.noted that you must make a reservation before you jump into the car to go because you're not going to get a seat. Always keep in mind that no matter what you order it's going to be top tier Tony does not spare any expense when it comes to quality of the food.my advice would be to try something your not normally going to eat because you will be so surprised how happy you are when you try new things. The staff makes the experience just a little bit better because they make you feel like you are family. read more

The seafood was good, loved the chowder. Be sure to have the crabcake platter. You don't have to go to Maryland for a great crabcake

Nice family style restaurant and EXCELLENT FOOD with super large portions!!!!!! Very friendly waitresses and fast service! Always will be my to go to restaurant... read more