Leno's Clam - New Rochelle

You know .... You don't put things on the fryer until the oil is hot. My fried fish was so oily it was like eating a wet sponge.... I threw it away. Not healthy. Kids were cooking when I went . Last year was totally different

Got here at Greasy Nick 's , Leno 's Clam Bar. It was a chilly 71 a relief from the 80s and 90s. I skipped from having my dozen clams and cheese dog. I went straight for cheeseburger with grilled onions, french fries, and corn on the cob. Everybody ordered the same cheeseburger and french fries. My grandson ordered fish and chips and we ordered chicken fingers put my two baby dollies. My four year-old and two year-old great granddaughters. There was only one other table of four people so we got our food pretty quickly. I 'm glad we were able to get her again before the end of the summer. You should get here before they close again.

Yes, this is truly a dive. It's a cook shack with about 40 seats for outside dining. Fried clams fried oysters hamburgers. All pedestrian foods but that's not why you go there. It is replete with history and every local New Rochellian idolizes this place. You really just have to go.

My mom brought me and my brother here maybe 20 years ago when we were kids and I have very vivid memories of sitting at the counter with a corn on the cob absolutely swimming in butter. Well, here I am all these years later with my mom, my brothers and my brothers kids eating corn on the cob that is swimming in (much much less) butter. And it is just as wonderful of a spot as I remember. We found a picnic table outside, the waiters came by and took our order, and not long later we had all of our greasy food on paper plates and plastic baskets in front of us. We got a bucket of steamers that my mom had to teach us how to eat, a basket of fried clams, a few cheese burgers, and a few corn on the cobs. Ooooooooh baby. What a spread. Now, remember. This is a dive joint. The food is greasy and it is supposed to be. It is either also known as or used to be Greasy Nick's. It's what my mom calls it, and it fits the vibe. The steamers were great, but the process of eating them was hilariously gross. This has to be one of those IYKYK situations. But, if you like buckets of mussels, this is it's less glamorous cousin. The fries were crispy and tasty, the fried clams were delisiously crunchy and greasy and I did not try the burgers but they got the greasy thumbs up. The corn on the cob that I remember oh so fondly was not the best. A lot over cooked and too soft. But soaked in butter, everything is good. Any way, go here, bring the kids, get a Root Beer. You'll love it.

I have to say I am so disappointed... Working in the area I have always heard Leno's was a historic local spot for good seafood. I've tried many times to come in, but never had the chance until now. Inside is dated, very dated, but it adds to the charm in my opinion. I opted for the fried clam meal with fries and harder sauce. Portions are good, but it's alllll frozen food! There is a freezer inside with all of their products, right our in the open. It reminded me of the frozen food section at my local grocery store. Nothing is fresh at all! To say this was a disappointment is an understatement. Frozen clams, with frozen fries, and a can of soda... To top it off m, everything was bland. No salt even on the fries, just heated up and put in a tin. Without the tardar sauce it all would have been flavorless. Overall I am not upset I came in, but I will never be back. Staff was nice, but food was way below my standards.