This. Meal. Was. Delicious. I cannot believe I've let myself skip this for so many years when I first visited. First off we started with the crab quesadilla. By the second bite my husband was telling me we needed the copy car recipe if we can't get into town. It's delicious and full of lump crab. Spicy deviled crab dip IS small but still pleasing to slit 4 ways. Hush puppies are baked and moist. Crab cake sandwiches were all crab, almost zero filler and delicious. Fish and chips were excellent. Even the BBQ sandwich was amazing. Jordan is a fantastic waitress. Best of luck in nursing school. read more

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This local joint is truly a hole in the wall! Its casual atmosphere is perfect for a drink after work or dinner with friends. The food is good and the quality and quality is excellent. It's a fun, casual dinner spot with lots of character. read more

Really good seafood restaurant. The raw oysters were really big and delicious. I had flounder and it was superb

Clam Digger's is an unassuming and unexpected delight! It was quite late for lunch so most places were closed when we happened upon CD's open sign. My husband immediately had a hard time making a decision about what to get on the seafood-rich menu, but lucky for him and you, CD's has a la carte options for their more popular scallop servings. I was a bit more hesitant about the many choices until I asked where the clams and mussels came from and the waitress shared that they were regionally local! My husband and I shared a platter of each and he thoroughly enjoyed his bacon-wrapped scallop. We left full and happy. read more

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The food was very good and our server was friendly and efficient. Ambiance was just right for a home town restaurant. We love supporting local businesses and will look forward to returning. read more

The only place in town to get a good seafood plate. The fish fry is a fam favorite. The food is good, the service great, and the presentation is comfy. read more

What a pleasant surprise to find fresh seafood in the Shanadoah mountains. Everything we ate had its own unique taste. The fish and chips were hands down great. Great vibe from the surroundings and staff. Must go when in Bedford read more

We tried clam Diggers Friday to celebrate our son's 39th birthday! It was the first time eating here and what a pleasant surprise! Entering a seafood restaurant you would expect to smell fish right? Not at Clam Diggers!! We don't usually eat seafood because my wife has a bad allergy to fish! Clam Diggers has enough choices that she was able to eat with no worries. I had the bacon wrapped scallops that melted in my mouth!! Our son had the fish tacos that he said were delicious! Our waitress had a super nice personality and waited on us hand and foot!! We will definitely be going back to this fantastic little restaurant!! read more

Being from the coast originally I won't go so far as to say the seafood was awesome but for L'burg/Bedford is was pretty good. The service was awesome as the servers seem to work as a team. We were also pleasantly surprised to find out @ the end of our meal that dessert was included & one of the choices was Nanner Pudd'n (Banana Pudding for you non-southerners). This was an added bonus. The craft beer selection was not huge but pretty good with something for everyone. We will definitely be back. read more

Clam Digger's Pub & Eatery - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Bedford, Virginia

I work in Bedford, and I look forward to Thursdays or Fridays for the opening of Clam Diggers!! I have never had one bad thing here. The owner is so nice, checks on you, and she makes her own special dishes (specials) from time to time. The service is wonderful, and the food is out of this world. I have only been here at lunchtime, I look forward to coming on the weekend evenings to enjoy the entertainment!! read more

It was my birthday so I decided I had my own permission to order a number of things. I would like to mention right up front that a bar or restaurants decision to carry non-alcoholic beer is often a reason high up on the list that will decide if I return. When they confirmed they do, an extra star was earned. Also if country music annoys you tremendously, this is not your place. I don't care for it in general, but it was 90's and early 2000's country: all songs I know by heart and can sing kareoke to with marginal success. In fact, I heard Shania Twain for the first time in 10 years and experienced lots of flash backs, then looked for my leopard print cowboy hat when I got home. I ordered the crab-stuffed sweet peppers which you can order topped with cheese or cayenne pepper. I opted for cheese and now I realize I should have asked for half and half. They tasted and appeared as something your mom would make for company. My husband ordered the wings and said they were good. I'm not a wing person so I'll take his word for it. Sticking with the stuffed theme (figuratively and literally) I ordered the crab stuffed flounder which was also a winner. They make their tartar sauce in house and what I'd recommend is taking home a container and mixing it with tuna fish to make a sandwich. Waste not, want not. We also ordered a cluster of crab legs and a crab cake. My husband did not share the crab legs, but I was surprised at the quality of the crab cake, because I've had crab cakes elsewhere and I'm usually disappointed (this also happens often with macaroni and cheese). I will return when there is entertainment and report back. read more

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we stopped by on our way to the coast from Southwest Virginia. what a wonderful discovery. Fantastic homemade crab cakes, raw oysters and stuffed shrimp were all wonderful, fresh and fast. They have a nice selection of craft beers on tap and dessert came with the meal as an extra bonus. we will definitely be back. the service was terrific and so nice. read more

Our first visit to try the seafood. This location is easy to access. I like that they do not fry anything. It is all baked/steamed/broiled. The special was a half pound of shrimp (huge shrimp but tender) with a side salad. It was delicious. Also got a basket of corn hush puppies. They have a full bar and the staff was attentive and informative. (The owner served our lunch). We will definitely be back. read more

Clam Digger's Pub & Eatery - Shrimp and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Bedford, Virginia

We were in Bedford with our son who was in the hospital. We are from Texas and enjoy Sea Island a wonderful Texas seafood chain and we visit Galveston and South Padre quite often. Needless to say these are great seafood locations. When we first visited here three years ago we fell in love with the Sea Captain in Rocky Mount but he closed last year. We just found out new favorite seafood restaurant!!! This place is on a par with the Texas coast! Prices are a little bit high but that is commensurate with prices in today's post COVID economy. Hush puppies were excellent! Stuffed flounder and stuffed shrimp, yum!!! See attached pictures read more

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Nice little hole in the wall with good drinks. It's a good drinking spot in Bedford. I have not yet tried there food but will update once I have. read more

I ordered flounder stuffed with crab, The fish was so overcooked it was bone dry, the crab had some kind of bad tasting seasoning in it. and then they charge a fee to pay by credit card. I will not return here. read more

Definitely a larger hole in the wall restaurant. But the food, yes the food, is amazing. They don't fry their menu items, rather, everything is baked...hush puppies, French fries, fish-n-chips, everything. And boy does it make a difference! Same yummy flavors with no grease. Hush puppies: HUGE appetizer serving, tasty. Crab Cakes: I'm a Marylander and these pass the test, as did the accompanying French fries. Oysters: had them raw and because they were smaller than usual gave us twice what we ordered for the price of what we ordered...delicious. Fresh. Fish-n-Chips: perfectly baked! And the cole slaw wasn't runny or too sweet...just right. Brownie: drizzled with chocolate syrup...moist and hit the spot. And I can't forget the tangerine beer...think our waitress, Katie, said Long Coast makes it...doesn't matter because it was super refreshing! This place is definitely worth checking out. read more

Clam Digger's Pub & Eatery - Tangerine beer...yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Bedford, Virginia

You will never go wrong here the food the service is wonderful. On the weekend they have live music next-door and a great selection of beer.

Review on the main points 1-5, 5 being oustanding. Atmosphere: 3 Service: 4 Cleanliness: 4 Food: 5 Price: 3 As others have said no frying so I thought I would try the "fish fry." Delicious! Good portions. Haddock/cod and veggies fresh. The desert comes with the meal, but was limited. I never understood if your spending $70 for two people why they cannot serve filtered water. The tap water is disgusting. I think it is also overpriced especially for a fish fry platter, shrimp platter, and two beers. Overall a nice experience and I recommend. read more

We just had lunch there & had wonderful service with Cassidy. We had never been here before & throughly enjoyed it! Food and service was delicious & will be back. Ventured to the back bar and the owner was gracious and had a great conversation with her and took the time to show us the later night side with bands and music! We will be back!! read more

Was visiting Bedford and decided to try Clam Digger's. Service staff was friendly. The crab dip was great, and the family loved the wings and the BBQ sandwich (although it was on the tiny side). The only real miss was the flounder sandwich which was oddly dry and plain. read more

This is absolutely a central Virginia gem. Tina and her staff are amazing! The bar area is like the TV show "Cheers" as the locals gather and everybody knows your name but what is most welcome is a new face to enjoy the perfect atmosphere for consuming one's favorite beverage. Locals welcoming you with open arms to share our Bedford's history as well as the present locals sharing their shenanigans as youngsters (Shenanigans witnessed by the guy or gal on the next stool) The food is awesome, staff and atmosphere awesome. A must experience in central Virginia. read more

Excellent food and service! Crab legs were sweet and were was easy to crack. The banana pudding is fabulous.

One of the best restaurants I have visited. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday though. Always good and fresh! read more

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I had heard good things about this place so we decided to stop for a late lunch on my Birthday. The owner was working and was absolutely delightful. She answered all of my questions (I am sensitive to spicy food items). I decided on the crab muffin and my husband got the BBQ sandwich. My crab muffins were outstanding, loaded with crabmeat and just the perfect amount of seasoning! We also split a basket of hush puppies. The hush puppies were very food and you get around 20 large hush puppies for $6.95. We ended up taking over half home with us. They also have real homemade banana pudding. I hate it when people try to pass off sliced bananas in vanilla pudding as banana pudding. If you find yourself any where near Bedford please stop by Clam Diggers, you will not be disappointed! read more

Food was good, but I can see why the majority of the place was drinking beer. Cocktails were not balanced at all. Ordered a Bourbon Old Fashioned that was not correct. Friend of ours had a Vodka Cranberry that was almost straight well vodka. I hope the bartenders were just having an off night. Will be back because the food made up for it. read more

YOU KNOW, SOMETIMES YOU STRIKE GOLD!! Fast friendly service, super fresh and totally delish seafood... and desert had even come with the meal!! All was fantastic including my tangerine Lager beer! I had the crab cakes, baked fries, broccoli and for desert, banana pudding! Rest assured, I will be going for an exact repeat!! This is a diamond in the rough! read more

Everything we ordered here was delicious. We had the snow crab, crab stuffed flounder, and the bacon wrapped scallops. It was all bomb. The side of steamed broccoli is done PERFECTLY. I think it's safe to judge a place on their hush puppies and theirs are great. Desert comes w dinner and is pretty basic, but great to have something sweet at the very end. There's a dart board and a friendly local crowd. Great service, too. So glad we stopped in. read more

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All the food is steamed, no fried food. The crab legs, shrimp, and scallops are exceptional. Good southern Sweet Tea. A must if you are going through Bedford. read more

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Ordered the crab cake sandwich. Waitress said it was lump crab and it's not. There was no flavor and it comes out on toast. Really toast, try some imagination and use a roll or something but toast omg. Ordered a Long Island ice tea and it was weak. Won't return. read more

Food was just "ok". Salad dressing, butter, and sour cream were all prepackaged. Had the crab stuffed flounder. Fish was fresh, but not well seasoned. Crab filling was good. Not bad overall, but not worth $22. read more

We were passing through Bedford and found this little seafood place on our way home. It is a small, casual restaurant with a very friendly waitstaff. They had a wide selection of fresh fish that they will cook to order there, or you can grab some for home cooking. We had the blackened Ma hi with fries and a basket of hush puppies. It wasn't anything extravagant, but we always enjoy places that serve fresh fish. One big plus was the free dessert! We had a choice strawberry short cake or dirt pie (chocolate pudding with oreos and whip cream) In my opinion... always go with the chocolate. Great little place for a casual lunch if you are looking seafood. Seemed a little understaffed for what appeared to be an unexpected late lunch crowed though. We would definitely stop by again if we are looking for casual seafood in Bedford. read more

This is a decent seafood place. It's set up like a basic seafood shack, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The menu had a _lot_ of options, plus the chef was open to any personal whims in styles of cooking, sauces, etc. (They'd even let you pick your own fish from the fresh seafood, if you wanted to.) The fish (the three ways that I tried) and the hushpuppies were outstanding, although the crabcakes left a lot to be desired. You can also buy fresh seafood here to take home and cook yourself, which I saw several people do. I'd probably try some of Bedford's other options for variety before returning, but I would go back to Clam Diggers at some point. read more

Better seafood than anywhere near the beach! And it's reasonably priced for either dine in entrees or buying fresh fish to cook at home. The owners are friendly and the staff is attentive. The new additions to the restaurant add to the fun and open the place up. It also has great beer, and don't forget to stay for some stellar banana pudding for free! read more

Good live music, friendly local folk and pretty decent seafood for out in the middle of rural Virginia.

After posting my last review in May I've had the chance to go back a few times, talk with friends who visited, and most importantly had a nice chat with the owner. Apparently mine wasn't the only concern she heard from customers about certain employee's attitude. I've noticed an improvement and friendlier service. It was enough to bump them up a star. read more

Food and service were excellent. Had the spicy devil crab which was very good. My sister had the tuna wrap that was prepared perfectly with a great taste to it. I recommend this place for a nice meal. read more

Very cool place to go. Awesome jazz band on the last wednesday of everymonth. Good service. The owner is very nice, and his wife does all the cooking. Plenty of parking behind the building. Pretty spacious inside, good tables and chairs. Good craft beer. Has 2 clean bathrooms. Pool table in the back room. Pretty decent crowd. Crab legs are great, Crab cakes are good. Reasonably priced. Friendly waitstaff this might be my first 5 star review. I like it because its different. If you get the beer sampler, you can get the small buffet of shrimp soup etc. Nothing negative at all to say about this place, great atmosphere. read more

Bad service foods not great! Gave I a second try wish I had ordered pizza. Prices are high. Salad was bagged spring mix with two slices of tomato and maybe four slices of cucumber. Salad dressing was in a pouch. read more

My significant other and I went to Clam Diggers because I had been craving seafood. Sadly my craving was not satisfied. We started with the half pound of steamed shrimp for a little under $12. It took a little longer than expected and there was not 1/2 lb of shrimp in the basket. We both chose to do the combination platter. The crab cake was $9. $9 for one small crab cake is definitely more expensive than the average restaurant. The scallops were $2.50 a piece and were roughly the size of a quarter. The steamed clams were overcooked and therefore very rubbery and hard to get down. The dessert was free with our meal and wad the best part. Both the banana pudding and the brownie are wonderful. The food was decent overall, and had we paid $40 for the both of us we would be more pleased, but $53 seemed unreasonable for the quality and quantity. read more