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South Boston Waterfront · $$$
Whole-belly Ipswich clams in a light batter — a New England classic done well
D Street / West Broadway · $$
Whole-belly Ipswich clams, lightly battered and fried — a New England-only style that the Crab does competently
Back Bay West · $$$
Bar · West Roxbury · $$
American · Downtown · $$
Whole‑belly clams fried to crisp golden perfection—clean, not sandy, with satisfying crunch
Pizza · Revere · $
Oyster Bar · North Cambridge · $$$
Whole-belly clams in a delicate cornmeal crust — the New England gold standard rendition
Quincy · $$
Sweet, plump bellies in a light cracker-crumb crust, fried to order — the South Shore benchmark
Sweet plump bellies in light cracker-crumb breading, fried to order
Diner · Quincy · $$
Whole-belly New England fried clams in a light golden crust, served with tartar and lemon
Bar · West Fens · $$
Crisp, briny clams with a kick—inventive and portable.
Oyster Bar · North End · $$$
Whole-belly clams in a crackling cornmeal crust — the New England fryer classic done right
American · East Somerville · $$
Whole-belly fried clams with tartar sauce — a New England staple done as expected
