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Clam Box of Ipswich

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#1 of 37 restaurants in Ipswich
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Average price*: £ 12 ($ 20)
  • Neighbourhood: North Shore
  • Address: 246 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938-1250
  • Phone:  (978) 356-9707
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5 of 5 stars
Avon, CT
20 Sep 2008

We have been eating at the Clam Box for years and go out of our way to visit here. The whole bellied clams are as good as one can get anywhere. The oil is usually very fresh and there is no greasiness at all. You can request bigger bellies if you wish. The rest of the seafood offered is just... more

5 Aug 2008

I am a life long native of Boston. The CLAM BOX is by far the best place anywhere to get a plate of fried seafood. they use HEALTHY oil and change it a few times a day and stop their operation 15 minutes to change all the frylators and post a sign to let you know. The food is light,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Northern California
3 Jul 2008

It's not the only place for great fried clams, but it is certainly one of only a few places. Try to time the placing of your order around the "changing of the oil". We learned this while standing in line with a young local who was picking up an order for himself and his Nana. There used to be a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis
3 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Though from out of town, I had heard about this place, and I took my place in the line out the door among the locals. It's a little way out of town, but you can't miss the unmistakable "architecture" of the place. It's strictly no frills. You walk up to a window, order, get your food, and either find yourself... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
28 Apr 2008

You might laugh at the name, but growing up in the north shore has taught me that this is the best fried seafood you will find in the area. The constant line out the door says something. more

28 Apr 2008

FOOD: There are times when a craving for a tasty greasy fried clam must be satisfied. The Clam Box offers the ultimate succulent fried clams-with-belly, tasty onion rings, superb strip clam and calamari, and great lobster rolls. These are simple dishes that are nonetheless badly prepared in many restaurants. Clam box does it right. These folks offer exceptionally fresh quality... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
18 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The absolute best fried clams you will ever eat in your life!!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
4 Mar 2008

If you don't mind standing in line for hours, I'm not a huge seafood fan but I'll scarf down a box of clams there with quickness! more

21 Feb 2008

This place is known for fresh local seafood. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food. It was indeed hot, fresh, and well seasoned. My lobster roll was great. My only complaint is the pricing structure, especially if you want to try more than one thing. To get fried clams, you are looking at $10 and up, and that is for... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 Dec 2007

Great local flavor... expect a wait more

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Clam Box of Ipswich Address

246 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938-1250
Tel: (978) 356-9707
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.