Where are the best Fried Clams? Fried Oysters?

[Steve K]

You cannot not go wrong with any of the places on Rt 133 between Ipswich and Essex known as the "Clam Highway." Woodman's, The Clam Box, Fahrnums, Essex Seafood, the Village, etc... No place else in NE compares.

Lewis' in Essex has excellent fried oysters.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Steve K

Fahrnums, Essex

The only guy talking sense .......you can have Woodmans but Farnhams blows them away in my opinion

[Ake G]

I grew up in Ipswich and Woodman's fried clams in Essex have been what I judge all others againsed. Farnum's in Essex a close second because they have Fried Oysters on a regular basis.

After I started this thread, I hit the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport for a pint of Fried. These are the best fried clams I have had outside Essex and Ipswich. Their batter is excellent! The Best in Maine.

Bob's in Kittery on Rte 1 makes a great Fried Oyster. Their clams are'nt as good. Not greasy enough.