Celebrating 100 Years of Clambakes
“An American Cult Classic – right up there with baseball and apple pie.”
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Over 100 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!
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From corporate catering to private events, Woodman’s has the resources to make any occasion stand out.
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From rehearsal dinners and weddings to anniversary parties, corporate functions and after-parties, Woodman’s has you covered with ideal venues on the beautiful Essex River Salt Marsh, or at the location of your choosing!
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Mail order seafood makes a great gift for the lobster lover in your life, and Woodman’s is here when you need a personalized present fast.
Summer Events & Weekly Specials
Join us this summer for loads of fun events for the whole family, including: Live Music; Notch Brewery Biergarten and Games under the Salt Marsh Tent; Outdoor Movie Nights; Essex 200th Anniversary Fireworks Display; Monstah Lobsta, All You Can Eat Fish Fry, and Twin Lobster Specials; Karaoke Nights.
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From Our Blog
The Difference Between Pit-Style and Pot-Style Clambakes
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Top 10 Catering Tips for Small Parties
Whether you’re planning an office party, wedding, or holiday bash, catering is a must. Here are the top 10 tips ... Read More
Uber Eats and the History of Food Delivery (Podcast)
Maureen Woodman from Woodman’s of Essex talks about Uber Eats and the history of food delivery and its growing popularity ... Read More
Catering Tips: How to Host a Clambake on a Budget
Clambakes are a unique way to bring everyone together over a meal. Guests can enjoy the flavors of the sea ... Read More
Changes on the Essex Causeway (Podcast)
Maureen Woodman from Woodman’s of Essex talks about restaurants and the changes on the Essex Causeway over the last 45 ... Read More
Woodman’s Restaurant Daily Specials (Podcast)
Maureen Woodman’s talks about daily specials at Woodman’s, how they incorporated them into the summer menu for the first time ... Read More
Corporate Lunches and Drop-Off Catering (Podcast)
Maureen Woodman from Woodman’s of Essex discusses the history of corporate lunches, and the increasing interest in corporate drop-off catering ... Read More
Packing and Shipping Lobsters and Seafood
Woodman’s offers its amazing seafood and lobsters to customers across all 50 states. Bonnie Scatterday, from Woodman’s of Essex, discusses ... Read More
