23 Cleveland Clambakes We Love

Bruno’s Ristorante

Where: 2644 West 41st St., Cleveland
When: Every Friday and Saturday through October 29th
Menu: Homemade clam chowder, one dozen middleneck clams, choice of Bruno’s special roasted half chicken ($35), cornish hen ($35) or tender filet of beef ($45), sweet corn on the cob, sweet potato bake, homemade white clam pasta and Chef Bruno’s choice of house dessert.

Don’s Pomeroy House

Where: 13664 Pearl Rd., Strongsville
When: September 29th through the end of October
Menu: Half chicken clam bake with crispy sous vide chicken and eight middleneck clams, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob for $39. Other option, the Taste of New England bake, 1 and ¼ pound whole Maine lobster, six middleneck clams, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob.

Cleats - North Royalton

Where: 5267 Wallings Rd., North Royalton
When: 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th
Menu: The clambake consists of a dozen clams, clam broth, chowder, ½ roasted chicken, strip steak, sweet potato and corn on the cob for $49. Extra dozen clams available ($10).

Rustic Grill at StoneWater

Where: 1 Club Dr., Highland Heights
When: October 13th and October 18th.
Menu: One dozen clams, New England clam chowder, rolls and honey butter, smashed potatoes, cole slaw, sweet corn and apple cinnamon spice cake with ½ roasted chicken ($49) or 12-oz. strip steak ($59). Extra clams for $14 per dozen.

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 chicken picatta ($49.99), CAB 12 oz. strip steak ($62.99), CAB prime rib ($58.99), 7 oz. Australian cold water lobster tail ($59.99). Additional lobster tails and clams ($32) and additional clams ($15.99) available.

Stone 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.

Serenite Restaurant and Culinary Institute

Where: 538 W. Liberty St., Medina
When: Lunch and dinner from October 3rd-28th
Menu: Clam chowder, one dozen middleneck clams, sweet potatoes, corn, shrimp and mussels with drawn butter and a white wine sauce for $34 per person.

Don’s Lighthouse Grille

Where: 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland
When: September 29th through the end of October
Menu: Half chicken clam bake with crispy sous vide chicken and eight middleneck clams, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob for $39. Other option, the Taste of New England bake, 1 and ¼ pound whole Maine lobster, six middleneck clams, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob.

Euclid 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.

Gunselman’s Tavern

Where: 21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
When: November 4th
Menu: Clambake with one dozen clams, clam broth, New England clam chowder, potatoes and corn for $35. With chicken for $38. With steak for $40. Pre-register here.
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