The weather getting chillier and the leaves changing shades means more than just apple picking and football season here in Cleveland. It also means it’s time for clambakes, where (usually) you get a dozen clams with drawn butter and clam broth, clam chowder (New England, of course), a half chicken, some bread and butter, corn, and potatoes. Here are 23 ongoing clambakes you would do well to check out.
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. Credit: Scene ArchivesDon’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. Credit:Don’s Pomeroy House/FacebookCleats – 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). Credit: Scene ArchivesRustic 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. Credit: Scene ArchivesWhite 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. Credit: 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. Credit: Scene ArchivesSerenite 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. Credit:Serenite/FacebookDon’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. Credit: 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. Credit: Scene ArchivesBest Restaurant – Fairview Park
Winner: Gunselman’s Tavern
Runners-Up: Nuevo Acapulco, Nate’s Deli Credit: Scene ArchivesBallantine
Where: 4113 Erie St., Willoughby
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October.
Menu: One dozen clams, New England clam chowder, half roasted chicken and corn for $34. You can add an 8 oz. flat iron steak ($15) or lobster tail ($17). Extra clams also available ($7). Credit:Ballantine/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. Add a New York strip steak for $39.95. Credit: Scene ArchivesMavis Winkle’s Irish Pub
Where: 8870 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October 21st, after 4 p.m.
Menu: Clambakes including 1 dozen clams ($30) or 2 dozen ($44), ½ roasted chicken, sweet potato, corn on the cob and a roll with cinnamon butter. You can add a half slab of barbecue ribs for $13. Clams available by the dozen as well ($16) any day. Credit: Scene ArchivesBlue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
Where: 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg
When: Every Friday Night Through October 27th
Menu: One dozen Middleneck clams plus New England clam chowder, lemon and thyme marinated chicken, cheese creamed corn and roasted yukon gold potatoes. Add ons – extra dozen clams ($18), substitute 8 oz. beef tenderloin for chicken ($25), shrimp ($10), sea scallops ($12), side Caesar or field greens salad ($5), chocolate bomb or creme brulee ($6) Credit: Scene ArchivesMerwin’s Wharf
Where: 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland
When: Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. through October
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. Credit: Scene ArchivesRosewood Grill
Where: 36 E. Streetsboro St., Hudson, 16740 Royalton Rd., Strongsville and 2033 Crocker Rd., Westlake
When: Every Sunday at 3 p.m. from October 1st through November 19th.
Menu: One dozen clams, clam chowder or house salad, marble potatoes, corn on the cob and smoked sausage, with roasted half chicken ($39) or 10-oz. strip steak ($49). Credit: Scene ArchivesStancato’s
7380 State Rd., Parma
Stancato’s is offering a Friday Fish Fry during Lent. They’re offering crispy cod, tartar, Cole slaw and fries for $19.99.
Photo via @Stancatos/Instagram Credit: Scene ArchivesTeamz Restaurant & Bar
Where: 6611 Eastland Rd., Cleveland
When: Daily through the season
Menu: Order a dozen clams as an appetizer 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. Credit: Scene ArchivesTimber Lodge
Where: 2809 Pearl Rd., Medina
When: Daily through October.
Menu: Clam chowder, 1 dozen clams, honey butter and rolls, corn on the cob with rotisserie chicken, steak, snow crab or lobster. Pricing varies by entree. Also offering all you can eat Alaskan snow crab legs for $74.99 with salad and side. Credit: Scene ArchivesTony K’s Bar & Grille
Where: 841 W. Bagley Rd., Berea
When: Daily through the season
Menu: You can get a dozen clams for $15. No clambake available, clams only. Credit: Scene ArchivesWelshfield Inn
Where: 14001 Main Market Rd, Burton
When: Fridays and Saturdays From September 29th through November 4th (Excluding October 14th)
Menu: 1 lb. Prince Edward Island mussels, New England clam chowder, one dozen middleneck clams, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted redskin potatoes, creamy coleslaw, sweet corn, pumpkin roll with warm pecan sauce, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and your choice of chicken ($69), prime rib ($79) or 1 ¼ lb. whole Maine lobster ($79). Additional clams for $13 per dozen, mussels for $4 per lb. Credit: Scene ArchivesFat Cats
2061 West 10th St., Cleveland
This cool Tremont spot is in a converted house that includes a lava lounge. Their dinner options are fancy takes on classic comfort food, which matches their sleek atmosphere. Spots book up quickly, especially on weekends. Credit: Scene ArchivesIl Venetian
100 St. Clair Ave. NE., Cleveland
From the team behind Marble Room, and the fabulous Lockkeepers in Valley View, Il Venetian opened to rave reviews in 2018. While the city in general is full of Italian restaurants, downtown doesn’t have a ton of them. Venetian is up there for the best Italian in town, with a creative menu and beautiful decor. Credit: Scene Archives
