When it comes to classic clam shacks, there’s no better place to look than right here in Connecticut. In fact, our seafood is famous! Folks come from all over for a taste of our clam chowder and a warm lobster roll. But if you want the real New England experience, you have to visit a shack! The fresh caught food and shoreline views are totally worth the drive. So add these hot spots to your list!
- Abbott’s Lobster In The Rough (Noank)
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Garrett S./Yelp No seafood list would be complete without Abbott’s! You get one of the most scenic views, watching boats sail by, as you enjoy their famous lobster rolls.
- Fred’s Shanty (New London)
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Fred’s Shanty/Facebook The marina is just behind the shack, offering great views from the picnic area. Home of the best clam strips around, folks come here to enjoy the sea breeze and locally caught sea scallops.
- Overton’s (Norwalk)
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Overton’s/Facebook All ages love this place! For those who don’t do seafood, they also offer an extremely cheesy cheeseburger and snow cones as you dine on the waterfront deck. So, all are welcome!
- Donahue’s Clam Castle (Madsion)
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The Clam Castle/Facebook The Castle offers a ton of platter combos, with fried seafood browned to perfection! If you love fish and chips, this is definitely my pick!
- Lobster Landing (Clinton)
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Arthur M./Yelp Another staple of Connecticut life, this shack has been a fan favorite for years! The grill-toasted bread and stuffed lobster rolls are the perfect pairing at this BYOB marina!
- Captain’s Cove Seaport (Bridgeport)
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Tanya B./Yelp It’s always a party at this place! But with great shrimp and steamed clams, there’s definitely a reason to celebrate! Dockside dining is at its finest here.
- Stowe’s Seafood (West Haven)
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Dany C./Yelp Besides its insanely fun decorations, visitors are drawn in by the smell of fresh seafood and curly fries, but they order the famous clam chowder. It’s the best around. Not to mention the beach is just across the street!
- Costello’s Clam Shack (Noank)
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Costello’s Clam Shack/Facebook Dine dockside like never before with their rooftop dining option! From steamed mussels to crab cake and lobster bisque, everything here is delicious!
- Sea View Snack Bar (Mystic)
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Sea View Snack Bar/Yelp Great seafood with an ever greater view! This seafaring town has lots of restaurant choices, but this classic shack really delivers! You have to try the fried scallops!
- Johnny Ad’s (Old Saybrook)
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Daniel M./Yelp This shack has been serving up delicious meals for over fifty years now! Homemade coleslaw and crinkle cut fries are among the fan favorite sides, but you have to try the fried seafood rolls!
Did you love these clam shacks? Dining on the shore can be truly magical, especially with the right person. Visit these Beachfront Restaurants in Connecticut for even more spectacular views!
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Garrett S./Yelp
No seafood list would be complete without Abbott’s! You get one of the most scenic views, watching boats sail by, as you enjoy their famous lobster rolls.
Fred’s Shanty/Facebook
The marina is just behind the shack, offering great views from the picnic area. Home of the best clam strips around, folks come here to enjoy the sea breeze and locally caught sea scallops.
Overton’s/Facebook
All ages love this place! For those who don’t do seafood, they also offer an extremely cheesy cheeseburger and snow cones as you dine on the waterfront deck. So, all are welcome!
The Clam Castle/Facebook
The Castle offers a ton of platter combos, with fried seafood browned to perfection! If you love fish and chips, this is definitely my pick!
Lobster Landing/Facebook
Arthur M./Yelp
Another staple of Connecticut life, this shack has been a fan favorite for years! The grill-toasted bread and stuffed lobster rolls are the perfect pairing at this BYOB marina!
M L./Yelp
Tanya B./Yelp
It’s always a party at this place! But with great shrimp and steamed clams, there’s definitely a reason to celebrate! Dockside dining is at its finest here.
Michael S./Yelp
Dany C./Yelp
Besides its insanely fun decorations, visitors are drawn in by the smell of fresh seafood and curly fries, but they order the famous clam chowder. It’s the best around. Not to mention the beach is just across the street!
Costello’s Clam Shack/Facebook
Dine dockside like never before with their rooftop dining option! From steamed mussels to crab cake and lobster bisque, everything here is delicious!
Andrew V./Yelp
Sea View Snack Bar/Yelp
Great seafood with an ever greater view! This seafaring town has lots of restaurant choices, but this classic shack really delivers! You have to try the fried scallops!
Johnny Ad’s Restaurant/Facebook
Daniel M./Yelp
This shack has been serving up delicious meals for over fifty years now! Homemade coleslaw and crinkle cut fries are among the fan favorite sides, but you have to try the fried seafood rolls!
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