Cuisine:

• Sea food
• Regional
• Catering

Woodman's Restaurant & Clam Description:
Whether or not Chubby Woodman really invented the fried clam nearly a century ago, this legendary clam shack can nonetheless lay claim to being "home of the fried clam." With its setting beside the Essex River, the bare-bones joint is packed both inside and out all summer long (with more tourists than locals, natch). Out of season, however, things slow down and it can make for a nice escape from the city. Beyond big bellied clams (or "clam strips" for the timid), we also like the sweet-tasting scallops and the bowl of pure and simple clam broth offered as a side. There's also a perfectly respectable lobster roll. Hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken strips are a land-lubber's only options---unless you can make a meal of onion rings (we can, and happily). In summertime, prepare for at least an hour-long wait.


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