Best Fried Clams in Boston, MA

Whole-belly clams or clam strips that are breaded and deep-fried until crispy, a staple of local seafood shacks.

Sullivan's Castle Island

South Boston

4.6 / 5

These are absolutely plump, sweet, and filled with the flavor of the sea. That's a well-made fried clam.

Local LegendClassicValue KingScenic

8.8Flavor

9.5Value

9.2Vibe

Winthrop / East Boston

4.4 / 5

The portions are really big... for the quintessential New England seafood experience, I don't think you can beat Belle Isle.

Hidden GemMassive PortionsFresh CatchScenic

9.6Flavor

8.9Value

7.8Vibe

Seaport

4.8 / 5

A concise menu filled with near-perfect examples of New England seafood favorites... perfectly fried clams.

GourmetInstagrammableModern ClassicTop Tier

9.4Flavor

6.8Value

9.6Vibe

Seaport

3.9 / 5

The only clam shack in Boston right on the Harbor. Feast on good old New England seafood in the rough.

ClassicWaterfrontTourist FavoriteLively

8.2Flavor

6.2Value

9.5Vibe