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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 9420 reviews

What User likes about The Clam Shack:
Food here is spectacular! Tried the lobster roll (it was good, but I enjoyed the other menu items even more with homemade onion rings (wow! My Hubby had the combination plate with fried shrimp fried oysters and that was AMAZING! BEST FRIED SHRIMP OYSTERS in SWFL. The dough is so good, not greasy with the perfect taste and crisp. Perfectly roasted seafood. The Koleslawin was also unbelievable. They also bring several... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Clam Shack:
Unfortunately, our otherwise good experience was made by a case of food poisoning from the Mayo-based tartaric acid sauce, which sit on the tables and warm to the touch. I did not think about it then, and thought the tartaric acid and cocktail sauce was cooled and set up for each customer, but after two days flat on my back with evacuated intestine, I remembered that it was warm to touch, and I confirmed that the onl... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 14 reviews
Jacque
04.10.2024 - 04:11

Loved our experience here. They were super busy and the service was good! They have a huge variety for the kids who don't eat seafood.

CeCeatl561
04.10.2024 - 04:11

We read the prior reviews and went with the lobster roll, clam chowder and fried clams. They were all pretty decent, but I wouldn't say top notch sea food. The...

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NiemzGirl
04.10.2024 - 04:11

We always make sure to visit The Clam Shack while vacations in swfl. Always great service and the vibe is here is casual. The food here is served promptly and a...

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1hungrychef
04.10.2024 - 04:11

We decided to stop in and give it a try. We were happily surprised with the service and the food. We had the fried clams and the fish and chips. Both were very...

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KathyBkool
04.10.2024 - 04:11

Husband had clam chowder and fried clams. He said they had very little flavor. Not very enjoyable. I had the shrimp salad. It was basic and ok. We were hoping t...

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1706 reviews

The food at Clam Shack was delicious. I had the mussels in the lemon and vine sauce and they were divine, not to mention bread. We sat outside to enjoy the beau...

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I can't say enough great things about this wonderful restaurant!! While visiting Sanibel, I was looking for some fresh live Maine Lobsters to my sisters 50. Bir...

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Friendly staff and delicious food! A must! Everything coming out of the kitchen looked fabulous. We had fried clams, the lobster roll, and crab stuffed . You wo...

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We chose this resturant from good reviews on Trip Advisor and we were not dissapointed! I am from Cape Cod and was extremely pleased with the Ipswich clams and...

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This place is off the charts! Food is fresh and fabulous.... and customer service is the very best! The combination of food and service is why I always stop her...

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Sirved
4.6 ★ from 644 reviews

This place is really neat. Excellent food and atmosphere. Truly excellent Lobster Roll. A must if you're in the area.

Food here is spectacular! Tried the lobster roll (it was good, but I enjoyed the other menu items even more with homemade onion rings (wow! My Hubby had the com...

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Very nice little apartment. The atmosphere is wonderful. Service was fast and friendly. Eating was top notch. Best seafood I've had for a long time.

Unfortunately, our otherwise good experience was made by a case of food poisoning from the Mayo-based tartaric acid sauce, which sit on the tables and warm to t...

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The entire experience is about New England in Florida. The food is amazing. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere is unique. Astonishingly great lobster r...

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Google
5.0 ★ from 6 reviews
Monica
19.11.2023 - 07:53

Beautiful small restaurant. The waiter was so professional. See food was delicious and fresh. The price more then satisfied

Geni
19.11.2023 - 07:53

The best food ever! The food and staff was excellent!

Angela
19.11.2023 - 07:53

This place is really neat. Excellent food and atmosphere. Really excellent Lobster Roll. A must visit if you're in the area.

Frances
19.11.2023 - 07:53

Yummy food. great service. props to mario our knowledgeable server. see you next time, thelma and louise from the 305

Dave
19.11.2023 - 07:53

Me and my wife went there for dinner it was fantastic my wife had the best lobster roll ever I had the best clams ever we’re only here for a week and we have to...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 838 reviews
Mellissa
19.11.2023 - 07:53

Meal was pretty good. I had a lobster roll but the service was the worst. For a town that has lots of options I would expect the service to be much better. I or...

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Pam
19.11.2023 - 07:53

I have to begin this review by saying that I will not be able to say enough about this quaint little restaurant that serves authentic New England seafood. First...

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H
19.11.2023 - 07:53

I REALLY wanted to give this place 5 stars. If I had to rate based on the taste of the food, it would easily be a 5. The seafood was very fresh and not rubbery,...

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Alicia
19.11.2023 - 07:53

Delicious lobster roll like amazing. And good service and they had my fave two chicks elderflower drink! The lobster bisque was disappointing though. Sorta thic...

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Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 20 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 3364 reviews

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