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Best Clam Dishes in Boston
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $9.99 – $26.95
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 5 Clam Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Fried Clams at Boston Sail Loft, $24.95 (Downtown)
- Fried Clam Strips at James Hook & Co, $18.99 (Downtown)
- Fried Clams at Union Oyster House, $26.95 (Downtown)
- Clam Chowder at James Hook & Co, $9.99 (Downtown)
- New England Clam Chowder at Boston Sail Loft — 95% recommended, $13.95 (Downtown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Clam Dishes
#1
Fried Clams
Boston Sail LoftDowntown·$$
$24.95
Whole clams in shells breaded and deep-fried until golden.
Tip: Order this as a shared appetizer before your main — one plate feeds 4 people as a starter.
#2
Fried Clam Strips
James Hook & CoDowntown·$$
$18.99
Strips of clam meat breaded and deep-fried until golden.
Tip: This is an affordable way to experience James Hook's seafood without committing to the lobster roll.
#3
Fried Clams
Union Oyster HouseDowntown·$$$
$26.95
Whole clams breaded and deep-fried until golden, served with tartar sauce.
Tip: Order this as a shared appetizer — one plate feeds 4 people as a starter.
#4
Clam Chowder
James Hook & CoDowntown·$$
$9.99
New England clam chowder with chopped clams, potatoes, and cream.
Tip: Order a cup of chowder with a lobster roll — complementary flavors, reasonable price for the waterfront experience.
#595% recommend
New England Clam Chowder
Boston Sail LoftDowntown·$$
$13.95
Insanely thick, creamy chowder loaded with fresh clams, potatoes, and dill.
Tip: Pair this with a roll and you have a filling, affordable meal with authentic Boston charm.
#682% recommend
Union Oyster House Clam Chowder
Union Oyster HouseDowntown·$$$
$13.95
New England clam chowder with chopped clams, potatoes, and cream.
Tip: Order a cup as a starter — it's an iconic Boston experience, made with fresh clam daily.