Ah yes, autumn in Cleveland. Football, the changing of the leaves, the family outings to the apple orchard and the pumpkin patch.
But these aren’t the only indications of fall in Northeast Ohio. It’s also clambake season. There are some awesome options to get your clam on this October, so check them out.
White Oaks Restaurant
Where: 777 Cahoon Rd., Westlake
When: Every Friday and Sunday from the end of September through mid-November
Menu: One dozen tender middle-neck Clams, homemade New England clam chowder, corn on the cob, sweet potato fries with a side of honey and a choice of entree. With oven-roasted airline chicken breast, grilled strip steak with cabernet demi-glaze or with broiled Maine lobster tail with drawn butter. Prices vary per entree.
Photo via Scene ArchivesStone Mad Pub
Where: 1306 West 56th St., Cleveland
When: Every Weekend Through October
Menu: Steak or chicken, one dozen clams, New England clam chowder, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert
Photo via FacebookMavis Winkle’s Irish Pub
Where: 8870 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October 23rd, after 4 p.m.
Menu: Clambakes including 1 dozen clams, ½ roasted chicken, sweet potato, corn on the cob and a roll with cinnamon butter. You can add a strip steak or a half slab of barbecue ribs for $12. Clams available by the dozen as well.
Photo via FacebookFisher’s American Tavern
Where: 28020 Miles Rd., Solon
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October.
Menu: One dozen clams, New England clam chowder, half roasted chicken corn on the cob, baked potato or sweet potato fries, cup of clam broth and drawn butter for $31.95. For the clams with a New York strip steak it’s $39.95.
Photo via FacebookBruno’s Ristorante
Where: 2644 West 41st St., Cleveland
When: Every Friday and Saturday through October 30th
Menu: Homemade clam chowder, one dozen middleneck clams, choice of Bruno’s special roasted half chicken ($32), cornish hen ($32) or tender filet of beef ($42), sweet corn on the cob, sweet potato bake, homemade white clam pasta and Chef Bruno’s choice of house dessert.
Photo via FacebookAlley Cat Oyster Bar
Where: 1056 Old River Rd., Cleveland
When: Saturday, October 24th
Menu: One dozen steamed clams, potatoes, corn, chicken, coleslaw and more.
Photo via Scene ArchivesCollision Bend Brewery
Where: 1250 Old River Rd., Cleveland
When: October 10th and November 7th
Menu: Available by pre-book only, for $45 per person, including one dozen steamed clams, potatoes, corn, chicken, coleslaw and more.
Photo via Collision Bend BreweryGunselman’s Tavern
Where: 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
When: October 10th, 17th and November 6th at 2 p.m.
Menu: Clam only clambake with one dozen clams, clam broth, New England clam chowder, potato, coleslaw and corn for $28. With chicken for $30. With 12 oz. strip steak for $33. An extra dozen clams for $12.
Photo via Scene ArchivesMerwin’s Wharf
Where: 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland
When: Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. hrough October 30th
Menu: Classic clambake option for $35 includes clams, chowder, a half chicken, kielbasa sausage, half ear of corn on the cob and roasted redskin potato. Add a dozen clams for $15.
Photo via Scene ArchivesTeamz Restaurant & Bar
Where: 6611 Eastland Rd., Cleveland
When: Daily through the season
Menu: Order a dozen clams as an appetizer f or order the full clam bake. The clam bake begins with a cup of clam chowder, followed by a dozen clams, and is completed with your choice of half a chicken or steak, served with corn on the cob and a baked sweet potato.
Photo courtesy TeamzTony K’s Bar & Grille
Where: 841 W. Bagley Rd., Berea
When: Daily through the season
Menu: You can get a dozen clams for $13.99. The full clambake comes with a cup of clam chowder, a dozen clams, a baked sweet potato and corn on the cob. With roasted chicken for $29,99 or 8 oz. of sirloin steak for $31.99.
Photo courtesy Tony K’sJake’s on the Lake
Where: 32485 Lake Rd., Avon Lake
When: Fridays and Saturdays in October
Menu: A traditional clambake ($29.95) comes with a cup of homemade New England clam chowder, clam broth, one dozen clams with drawn butter, redskin potatoes, corn on the cob and a ½ roasted chicken. An extra dozen clams is $10.95.
Photo via Scene ArchivesBlue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
Where: 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg
When: Every Thursday and Friday through November 5th. 4 p.m.
Menu: One dozen clams plus New England clam chowder, white cheddar jalapeno corn grits and roasted potatoes with Italian sausage. With blackened shrimp or pan roasted chicken for $39, with half-pretzel crusted trout or sweet soy and thai chili glazed faroe salmon for $49 or with 8 oz. of beef tenderloin or U-15 New England sea scallops for $59. Add a dozen extra clams for $16.
Photo via FacebookDon’s Lighthouse Grille
Where: 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland
When: Lobster fest – Friday through Sunday in October. Clambake – daily through October.
Menu: Lobster fest – Whole Maine lobster, middleneck clams, red skin potatoes and corn on the cob. Don’s Clambake: ½ roasted chicken, middleneck clams, potatoes, corn on the cob. Based on availability.
Photo via FacebookSeven Seas Seafoods, Inc. for a DIY clambake
Where: 15725 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Menu: $21.95 per bake, $8.90 per extra dozen clams. All clambakes include: one dozen clams, washed and bagged, sweet potato, 1/2 of a 3 lb chicken, ear of corn, dinner roll, paper products (hot cup, butter cups, clam bowls, paper plates, and silverware), butter, and celery (used for flavoring). All bakes are packed in a returnable pot/steamer.
Photo via 7 Seas Seafood/FacebookWelshfield Inn
Where: 14001 Main Market Rd, Burton
When: Fridays and Saturdays Through October. Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m.
Menu: 1 lb. Prince Edward Island mussels, New England clam chowder, one dozen middleneck clams, mashed sweet potatoes, buttered redskin potatoes, creamy coleslaw, sweet corn, pumpkin roll with warm pecan sauce, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and your choice of chicken ($65), C.A.B. New York strip steak ($75) or 1 ¼ lb. whole Maine lobster ($79). Additional clams for $11 per dozen, mussels for $3 per lb.
Photo via FacebookJukebox
Where: 1404 West 29th St., Cleveland
When: Saturday, October 9t
Menu: Dozen clams, chicken, pierogi, corn and more.
Photo via Scene ArchivesBrick and Barrel Brewing
Where: 1844 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
When: Sunday, October 10th, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Menu: For $35, you get a dozen clams, ½ chicken, sweet potato, coleslaw, cornbread with bourbon butter, drawn butter and choice of beer or wine. Extra dozen clams for $10.
Photo via Scene ArchivesEuclid Fish Clambake at Home
Where: 7839 Enterprise Dr., Mentor
When: Whenever you want in your own home
Menu: One of the originators of the Cleveland clambake has basically whatever offerings you want. You can get an Alaskan King Crab clambake, a lobster tail bake, a strip steak bake or a ton of other options.
Photo via Euclid Fish Company/FacebookStancato’s Italian Restuarant
Where: 7380 State Rd., Parma
When: October 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Menu: Clambake with a dozen clams, drawn butter, clam broth, baked chicken, buttered corn on the cob, linguine with white clam sauce, New England clam chowder, redskin sweet potatoes, red skin potatoes and sausage and peppers for $36.99. Add an extra dozen clams for $13.99 or 1 lb. of mussels with garlic scampi sauce for $12.99. Reserve before they sell out at their website.
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