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The Clam is a neighborhood restaurant with heated outdoor & indoor dining, drawing its inspiration from one of our favorite ingredients, the clam. Mike Price, chef and co-owner, offers a menu that celebrates seasonal, market driven ingredients as well as showcases influences of the Atlantic seaboard. The menu boasts a variety of clam dishes, some classic, some with a new twist and fun originals. Desserts follow suit, and are inspired by the seasonal and local market offerings. All made in-house, the approach is simple and straightforward with something for everyone. Our beverage program offers a selection of spirits, cocktails and wines that match in quality and integrity, the purpose. Our shared
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Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
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American, Seafood
FEATURES
Gift Cards Available, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi
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Reviewed 29 January 2024 via mobile

The Clam was our first stop for Restaurant Week and it will be hard to top. The service was superb the minute we arrived. Nico was an excellent server from start to finish. The clam chowder is one of the best we have tasted -...not too heavy and very flavorful. The salmon and cod were both outstanding. The slaw and pomegranate vinaigrette were perfect complements to the salmon. The cod with fingerling potatoes and spinach was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The chocolate bread pudding was very good but the snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich was amazing. We will return to this delightful restaurant.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 21 January 2024 via mobile

My husband and I went to dinner with some friends at The Clam, and the food, service, and cozy setting were wonderful. At our table, two of us tried the branzino, one the halibut, and one the cod. All of the dishes were equally delicious;...that is saying something given that 3 of us are originally from states that take great pride in their seafood. We also started with the lobster arancini, the crab toast, and the rolls. Great for a couples’ night out. We would absolutely return.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 16 December 2023

Arrived on a busy Friday night in December. Bartenders and waiter were outstanding! Food and drinks excellent. Menu fantastic. A special shout out to our great waiter Julio R B!!!! Cannot wait to go back !

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere. Large windows giving a sense of space to a smallish room. Gracious reception. Good bar seat with attentive staff. Hamachi crudo was fresh and contrasted well with mushrooms and vinaigrette (a tad too salty) . Bright and bitter broccoli rabe, with breadcrumbs, chili...and garlic was perfect and could have been a whole meal! Shrimp was fresh. I am very selective. Food has to be top quality and atmosphere authentic. The Clam rocked it.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Great food, service and atmosphere. There was no rushed feeling. Loved the Burrata with peaches and salmon with horseradish.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

We found the Clam last year, and ate there twice in two days. If you love seafood then you will not be disappointed. The team at the clam really know how to make fresh, zingy dishes, and let the seafood talk for itself. From the...Small sweet Oysters to the cucumber gazpacho starter and the main course, brill, which was succulent flesh, crispy skin, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Just a great chilled restaurant, great vibes, great staff, superb seafood and a place I traveled from Miami to visit and was disappointed.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 May 2023 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 April 2023

I always come here for happy hour great bartender Toni . Always feel welcomed and really knowledgeable. The food is great and drinks well balanced.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

We have often eaten at Little Owl but only recently did we find out that the same owners operate The Clam. So we went. Excellent in every way. Great drinks and food - as we've come to expect from the Little Owl. I wish the...music was slightly lower. We are mid 60s and it was difficult to talk to our friends. But terrific staff and just an excellent dinner.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 11 February 2023

Dear Kristin, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving us such an outstanding rating and review. The entire team will be thrilled to learn how much you enjoyed your overall experience at The Clam. Thank you so much for bringing the...More

Reviewed 7 February 2023 via mobile

This meal was absolutely incredible. The weather was -12 degrees Celsius and me and my girlfriend scurried to the clam. She had been before and I had heard good things. We were sat promptly and ordered; very nice vibe and the servers were very tentative...and polite. We ordered Clam dip (mindblowing) Spring roll (top top) Salad, really amazingly seasoned Shishito peppers - perfect Arancini - crack cocaine with a sprinkle of heroine on a plate. Halibut and risotto - perfect Everything was perfect. Again my girlfriend wouldn’t let me eat more but I was having a f*cking great time. The dip and fried potato crisps were seriously good. I would bathe in that dip, provided I had an endless supply of the potato crisps with me. It was not fishy but perfectly made. The arancini needs a mention, hard drugs on a plate, the texture and taste was so on point. I wanted to order another 2 portions but it’s very good value you get 6 on the plate. I am going to come back and order at least 2 portions for myself. Also the salad - random because salad sounds insignificant but it was so moreish. If you go to New York and don’t come here (as well as osteria carlina) then I genuinely pity you and your trip, as it would have been meaningless and unfulfilling. Please go here.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2023

Wow, thank you so much for such an incredible review. The Entire team is going to be beyond thrilled to know how much you enjoyed your experience here at The Clam. Rest assured we will have extra Arancini available just for you! We are all...More

Reviewed 12 November 2022 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 15 November 2022

Dear Agnes, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review. The only way we can improve is with the help of your feedback. I am terribly sorry we were not able to accommodate you on an...More

Reviewed 24 October 2022

The food was very good but quite pricey and a limited menu. The lobster and crab sliders were delicious as well as the crab dip and chips. The drinks were overpriced but good as well. The service was also very good.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 3 November 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I was happy to learn how much you enjoyed the sliders and the service. We are all looking forward to welcome back to The Clam on your next visit. Best regards, Gerardo Tiscareño...More

Reviewed 29 September 2022

Just an overall excellent dining experience. Outstanding service from all the staff, and in particular our server Carla. Our two main dishes, the sea bass and spaghetti with clams were great, as were the appetizers, mussels and shrimp. Just a great all around restaurant.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2022

Dear Charles, First of all I would like to thank you for writing such a lovely review, Carla will be over the moon when she reads it. I am so happy to learn how much you enjoyed your experience at The Clam. We are all...More

Reviewed 26 September 2022 via mobile

We stumbled upon this gem and very happy we did. The crap dip with house made chips, spring rolls and the clam and lobster sliders were absolutely delicious. Wine list is lovely as well with some good happy hour options. We sat at the bar...and had the best service! Definitely will be coming back next time we are in NYC.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2022

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. I am so glad you enjoyed your the food and overall experience at The Clam. We are looking forward to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Gerardo Tiscareño Castro General Manager

Reviewed 16 September 2022 via mobile

Very clean & good service. We were there on a Saturday for brunch. Much to our amazement FEW CLAM DISHES ON THE MENU. I grew up in Westport, Ct were a clam restaurant meant many clam dishes were served. I would not recommend this restaurant...if you want. CLAMS!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Gerardo T, General Manager at The Clam, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2022

Dear Eric, First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The only way we can continue to grow and improve, is by listening our guests' incredible feedback. I will be sure to share your thoughts with...More

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The Clam is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5