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Best Clams Dishes in Boston
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.00 – $36.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Clams Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Clam Chowder at Row 34, $12.00 (Fort Point)
- New England Clam Chowder at Eventide Fenway, $10.00 (Fenway)
- Squid Ink Chitarra at Giulia, $36.00 (Cambridge)
- Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew) at Somaek, $15.00 (Downtown Crossing)
- New England Clam Chowder at Legal Harborside — 93% recommended, $8.00 (Seaport)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Clams Dishes
#1
Clam Chowder
Row 34Fort Point·$$$
$12.00
Classic New England clam chowder with potato, bacon, and cream.
Tip: This is a must-try if you've never had Boston clam chowder. Row 34's version is the benchmark.
#2
New England Clam Chowder
Eventide FenwayFenway·$$
$10.00
Creamy bisque with tender clams, potatoes, bacon, and thyme.
Tip: Order this on a chilly day or evening. It's warming, filling, and pairs perfectly with the oyster selection.
#3
Squid Ink Chitarra
GiuliaCambridge·$$$
$36.00
Fresh pasta made with squid ink, pressed through the traditional chitarra tool, with clams and white wine.
Tip: This dish is lighter than the wild boar pappardelle and pairs well with white wine — a good choice if you're dining out on a work night.
#4
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew)
SomaekDowntown Crossing·$$
$15.00
Soybean paste stew with pork belly, clams, tofu, and potatoes.
Tip: Arrive hungry — the stew is meant to be shared and pairs well with the complimentary rice and side dishes (banchan) that come with every meal.
#593% recommend
New England Clam Chowder
Legal HarborsideSeaport·$$$
$8.00
Thick, creamy bisque with tender clams, potatoes, and bacon.
Tip: Order this. If you only get one Legal dish, this is it. The chowder is why people come here and it's worth every penny.
#688% recommend
Ipswich Fried Clams
Little WhaleBack Bay·$$
$24.00
Whole-belly Ipswich fried clams served with tartar sauce and lemon.
Tip: A classic New England preparation — if you haven't had Ipswich fried clams, this is the place to try them.