Johnny's Clam Shack – Seafood
This sun-drenched coastal escape captures the spirit of a New England summer, where the air is thick with the savory scent of golden-fried clam fritters and rich, velvety lobster bisque. Diners gather around casual tables to dive into overflowing fisherman’s platters and buttery lobster rolls, savoring the crisp crunch of town dock calamari against a backdrop of laid-back, seaside charm.
184 North Main Street, Norwich CT 06360 http://johnnysclamshack.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, atkins
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked seafood and high-quality ingredients, with many highlighting the consistent excellence of every dish. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and reasonable pricing, the space is praised for its accommodating and friendly staff who create a welcoming environment for guests. Reviewers frequently recommend the spot for its balanced combination of fresh flavors and attentive service, noting it as a reliable destination for a satisfying and laid-back meal.
Menu
Appetizers & Starters
- Town Dock Calamari - $6.99: Fresh, locally harvested calamari, lightly breaded and fried golden. Served with Tartar or cocktail sauce and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Bites - $12.99: 10 mini crab cakes per order, served with coleslaw and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Dozen Clam Fritters - $8.5: 6 Rocky point style, traditional New England clam fritters with tartar sauce and lemon. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies - $5.99: Fried cornbread bites, 10 per order. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- New England Clam Chowder - $7.5: Made from fresh local clams, award winning recipe. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $9.5: Made from scratch with fresh sherry, cream, and hearty chunks of fresh Lobster meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lobster Roll - $24.99: Sweet, tender lobster meat served warm on a buttery toasted roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Tacos - $14.99: 2 tacos with fresh local sea scallops, lemon, cabbage, lettuce, tomato, shredded jack cheese, and cilantro sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $16.99: Fresh catch served with fries, lemon, coleslaw, and house blended tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fisherman's Platter - $32.99: Fish, whole belly clams, sea scallops, and shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Belly Clams - $22.99: Fresh Maine Whole belly clams, served with lemon and coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Entree - $18.99: Fresh medium shrimp, fried to perfection and served with lemon & coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Roll - $17.99: Fresh local sea scallops served on an open roll with lemon and coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Strips - $15.99: Fresh and local off the coast clam strips. Served with coleslaw and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saturday Shrimp Special - $9.99: Fresh fried shrimp served with lemon and coleslaw. Available Saturdays only. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos
- Fritter & Chowder Combo - $11.99: Cup of chowder and 3 fritters. Monday and Wednesday only. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Clam Strips - $19.99: Fish Filet with a half order of clam strips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp, Crab Bites & Crab Bisque Combo - $24.99: 1/2 pound of Fried Shrimp with a cup of Crab Bisque and 5 Crab Bites. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips, Clam Fritters, and Chowder Combo - $26.99: New England Clam Chowder with 3 Clam Fritters and a full order of Fish & Chips. Served with fries, lemon, and coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Onion Rings - $6.5: Beer battered and deep fried to golden perfection. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $3.99: 8 Ounce Cole Slaw. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda Float - $5.5: Available in 6 flavors.
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