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"Best Seafood in America"
—Forbes FYI Magazine

"An American Cult Classic— right up there with baseball and apple pie."
—Zagat Restaurant Guide

Over 95 years ago, Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman invented the fried clam. Ever since then, Woodman's seafood restaurant has been serving up hearty portions of seafood and memories to generations of loyal customers!

Situated in Essex, MA, on the stunning New England coast, we're open all year round. Come in and try our award-winning clam chowder, fresh lobster and locally harvested steamed clams. Most of our menu items are gluten-free, with plenty of tempting options for families and kids.

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AWARDS

"Best Local Food in MA" —Boston Magazine

"Best Steamers 2006" —Boston Magazine's N.E. Travel & Life

"Local Secrets-Big Finds" —Travelocity

"World's Best Fantastic Fast Food" —Travel Channel

"Best Fried Clams, Clam Chowder, Onion Rings"
—Numerous Publications

RECOGNIZED BY:

1,000 Places to See Before You Die,
New York Times, Country Living, Travel & Leisure,
Gourmet Magazine, Coastal Living,
Improper Bostonian, Boston Phoenix,
Phantom Gourmet & Many More!