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Clam Box of Ipswich


4.0 of 5 stars 22 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Neighbourhood: North Shore
  • 246 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938-1250
  • (978) 356-9707
  • Average price: £ 12 ($ 20)

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego
25 Sep 2009

Clams had no flavor, food is all greasy, place is dirty, hot, smelly and small. Not sure what all the rave is about. If you have a palate for grease this is the place. more

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3 of 5 stars
Franklin, Massachusetts
24 Aug 2009

After seeing the Clam Box on food shows and "best of" lists, I found myself in the area and suggesting it as a place to grab a fun summer lunch. The building itself is very cute and kitschy and a North Shore landmark. There was a line when we arrived, but it was 12:30 on a Sunday summer afternoon, so... more

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3 of 5 stars
Ipswich, MA
29 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Judging by the tons of people standing outside much of the time, and it's reputation for a very long time, I'd guess the food must be very popular and good. However, I don't eat beef or pork, at all and called them to see if they fry in 100% vegetable oil as many places do now, and the response I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Metro NYC area
6 Mar 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We were heading from Portsmouth to Gloucester and took a detour through Ipswich on a Saturday after in February. We drove by and noticed all the cars in the parking lot and thought, if this place is this busy at noon on a Saturday in February, it must be the locals and it must be good. We drove around for... more

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4 of 5 stars
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2 Mar 2009

it's rare when something so hyped lives up to it's reputation. The Clam box does.. Small box of clams on a summer afternoon is perfect.. more

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4 of 5 stars
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10 Nov 2008

Worth a try but it's rather expensive! more

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5 of 5 stars
Avon, CT
20 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Boston
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
person 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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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.