Okay, I'm writing this as a Palmetto "local" of 5 years who has had excellent takeout from Clam House over the years, and one very mediocre dining experience. UNTIL last night! And now I fully understand the hype, and why people drive across the river for this sushi. A friend was telling me Clam House has consistently earned its top spot as her family's go-to sushi restaurant in the area, and I'm now convinced of the same! You cannot go wrong with any of their fresh tuna dishes, but you HAVE to start with the tuna nachos and/or the tuna martini salad. Both are delicious! The sushi selection is huge, and there's an entire other menu of the same size if you're looking for a different type of entree. Great wine list too! For the white wine fans, I recommend a bottle of the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy! Don't let the packed parking lot deter you- they seat you quickly and the place is more spacious than it looks. read more

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Went with a group to the Clam house and was hoping for a great experience. On the outside... you wouldn't guess it had much to offer but entering the restaurant it was absolutely packed. We all got our seats and put in our drink order, the waiter was a professional... he knows his stuff and was there on point the entire dinner. The place is really loud - and the acoustics are what they are, like it or leave it... I ordered the seafood pescatore, it was a very generous portion of mussels, scallops, clams and shrimp over linguini. The seafood was awesome - the pasta was overcooked for my liking and the sauce was supposed to be spicy but had no bite at all. Despite this it was an excellent meal and for the price really nice. I'll definitely go back and probably try something else the next time. read more

Clam House - Seafood pescatore - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

Another great experience! Came here on a Saturday night and the place was PACKED ( inside and outside) Daniella was excellent! Attentive and personable. Food was delicious: Joe's island garlic clams - had 2 orders. The clam chowder was one of the best. I've tasted: creamy, flavorful and full of clams. The shrimp scampi had huge shrimp, perfectly prepared, and the mahi / shrimp was really good as well. The cucumber salad was better than I remembered. Drinks were well prepared. No room for dessert. read more

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Heard mixed reviews but still Went for dinner with a captain I work with. ordered the Thai fry. 1/10 would not recommend. That fish was more dry than a mummy's corpse. And for the prices they have I knew we should have went to swordfish grill for their whole fish! Atleast they know how to cook it. read more

Absolutely incredible. I will never go anywhere else for my seafood. I had heard of this place but it was my first time. Had the grouper Mediterranean style, Cole slaw and mixed vegetables and split a crab cake with my dad. Absolutely the best (Cole slaw et al.). We sat at the bar and the female and male bartender/server were personable and very polite. They made us feel like we were their only customers. If you want a table it's best to make a reservation. Trust me you will not regret it read more

We were seated immediately for our party of six. The culinary experience was exceptional, highlighted by incredibly fresh sushi and seafood. While the interior is a bit intimate, the ambiance remains inviting. Our service was top-notch--highly attentive and accommodating throughout the evening. read more

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Everything was GREAT! We were greeted immediately when entering, the entire restaurant was clean with fun, colorful decor. Our server-Natalia was also great! She helped guide us through the menu and the bottom line was that we left completely satisfied! The 2 of us had the "Mexico" sushi and split a bowl of their amazing ne style clam chowder (which the split into 2 smaller bowls). Both were delicious and we could have ordered them again, but we were waiting on our Thai Fried Yellowtail. Damn, that fish was delicious. I think next time, we'll try it one of the other 2 styles as well. We did the 1.5# size, which was perfect! Overall, a GREAT place! read more

Clam House - Thai Fried Yellowtail - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

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Couldn't believe how busy this place was on a Wednesday night at 6pm! Two of us got snapper and the other two got grouper, all clam house style. All was fresh and yummy. Really liked the hush puppies too! Our server was attentive and helpful. Not sure when I'll be back in the area but I would be happy to go back to Clam House! read more

We ordered 3 lobster dinners. We were one of the first customers to enter the restaurant. It took 55 minutes for our food to arrive. Two of the three lobsters were inedible. We could not even pull the meat from the shells! The owner/ manager suggested he could "fix it". He removed the two plates and about 10 minutes later, he returned with the EXACT same lobsters but someone chopped all the meat into little pieces and returned them to the shell! And they served it to us like that would be ok. I was shocked. It was insulting. $34 for rubbery, precut and reheated lobster? We did not eat it. They ended up comping us in the end, but C'mon! They should be ashamed. read more

Good food and service. When I am in Bradenton, which will is frequently now, I know that I can always count on a great taste meal here. Cocktails are always good as well as service. Thank you. read more

This was my second time here and food is still really good. Visited again while seeing my parents and flavors will still delicious. We had the shrimp app and crab cake. Both had great taste but presentation was severely lacking. Service was ok. Wasn't super busy but just ok, nothing stood out. Sat outside as they said they didn't have room inside. Perfectly fine but there were spots but not a big deal. Dinner had red snapper clam house style. So good! Cook on everything was amazing but again, lacked presentation. Others had lobster quesadilla, very good. Hush puppies were some of the best! My biggest issue which brings the score down, cleanliness. Bathrooms were very below average so makes me wonder about how back of house is. Overall good for food but definitely room to improve on just a few items to make it great. read more

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Food was excellent, I ordered a temptation roll and it was HUGE. It was a struggle to finish because it was big but still super yummy!! I recommend the mozzarella sticks if you like a large cheese pull. The tasted hot and cheesy. We also got the Thai Fry fish and it tasted super fresh and delicious. The service was also good and out food came out super fast! The restaurant is very ocean themed and has a bar. Overall it was super good! read more

Clam House - Temptation Roll - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

I took my grandparents out to dinner and wanted a new spot with seafood we have never tries. This place came highly recommended by friends of ours. The vibe in this place is awesome. I feel like it adds to the experience. I got the crab cakes that were made with blue crab. I couldn't believe the size of these when they came out and they were loaded with crab and not all just breadcrumb. They were moist and crispy on the outside. The hush puppies were the same, and its hard to get a real authentic hush puppy. My wife got the palmetto sushi roll. She said it was very good and loaded. The sea scallops were so fresh and cooked perfectly and the little neck clams were in a nice butter sauce. If your looking for a great seafood place that offers a whole lot more for a great price and good portions I highly recommend this place. read more

Clam House - Crabcakes with fries and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

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Lobster lasagna is the best. Service is good and atmosphere is casual. They have a happy hour and parking is decent.

The service was the best! Food absolutely amazing. We enjoyed our Christmas Eve dinner here with the family and loved every meal. Our fav go to place for fish! Thank you read more

Clam House - Chain Shrimp Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

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Came here after a gymnastics competition we were in the area for. Pulled in and had that "Mom & Pop" vibe that only means one thing: Excellent food! And boy, did they deliver! The service was amazing and the food came out fast. Scallops were amazing. Sushi was amazing. Shrimp and grits was amazing! And the sweet tea was made right too! Very happy with everything! If we are in this area again, we will definitely be stopping by again! read more

Clam House - Sushi Deluxe Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

The food is excellent! Large menu with fresh seafood. The portions are HUGE. Prices are reasonable considering staff is super friendly and made recommendations when we were stuck between 2 choices. Will definitely be back! read more

Clam house has a great menu from top to bottom. After many many visits, I stumble on something new in the sushi section- the clam house tower. It is a special- and one of the most flavorful dishes I have ever had- a top dish in my book. A mix of tuna and salmon, thinly sliced Avacado, on top of rice and topped with tasty sauces and dressings-garnished with wasabi, ginger, and carrot. Absolutely incredible! This wonderful dish was topped off by always great service and a welcoming place to enjoy a solid seafood dinner. read more

Clam House - Special: Clam house tower - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

Great seafood, expertly prepared at a fair price. Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable staff. Great mixed drinks. No skimping on the alcohol. That "Old Florida" feel. Do I need to say more read more

Having lived in Palmetto for half the year for the last four years, it took a while to find what I would call "my place"- but two years ago I found it, and Clam House is it! First, they have sushi, which is great because my wife doesn't like it at all, so I always feel bad when I have a sushi craving and she is forced to eat some rice dish she doesn't care for at a sushi restaurant. Clam House has an extensive and diverse menu- lots of seafood (for me) and lots of chicken and beef dishes (for her). The vibe is totally casual, the service is quick and the servers are always really nice. I love the fish dishes, getting fish cooked in different ways (blackened, fried, etc.) and the side dishes are great- I really love the cucumber and avocado salad and their cole slaw. Clam House is great for happy hour as well, I always run into people from the neighborhood there. My wife and I find ourselves eating there twice a week now, and we're never unhappy with our food or service. We only wish they were open a little earlier than 5 pm. read more

Great experience,Sushi was delicious fresh!! Cool shapes in wasabi. My wife had mahi sandwich really good!! Service was spot on and Thresea was really funny!! Ambience was great! read more

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The sushi was out of this world Fresh our service was amazing and the place is just a wonderful place to die. Definitely check out the place . By the outside of the building it's kinda run down. You would never think that the sushi would be this good. It was really outstanding. read more

Clam House - Awesome sushi can't wait to go back again. I sat at the bar & the gentleman serving us was wonderful. The place is a true Gem - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

Service was good but food was overcooked. The clam chowder was great though. We usually have a good time there but a table of 5 came in & sat in our area & was so loud & obnoxious no one could hear anything else. People in our area all got up & left complaining to the manager about them. When you pay over $100 for meals you should have a good meal & atmosphere where you can carry on conversation. Why do people come in thinking they are at home & acting out. These were adult older people who should have known better.. We won't go back there. read more

I cannot say enough food top shelf Place beautiful nice and clean and organized Steve excellent I will definitely go back. read more

We got there at about 5:30 on a Monday night, and it was absolutely packed. They said it would be about a half hour wait, but we got a table a little before that. The place is small but very lively, and all of the staff were friendly and attentive despite the crowd. I ordered the haddock fish wrap with a side of hush puppies, both of which I enjoyed. The hush puppies were definitely the move. Other members of my party got the flounder and the Cajun shrimp, which were a hit as well. Definitely worth the trip, but at peak hours, expect a bit of a wait and trouble finding parking. read more

Clam House - Fish Wrap and Hush Puppies - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

First visit and it did not disappoint. The garlic clams were amazing, and the sushi was the best I've had. Thick cuts, super fresh tuna that literally melted in your mouth. Hakan was our server, he was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave great suggestions. Can't wait to go back! read more

Thanks to the recommendations of our waitress Debra my wife and I had the best fish we've eaten. Did I say Debra was amazing?! It's a really cool hidden gem that makes you question your sanity with their Thai spin on dishes read more

Clam House - Triple Tail prepared their special way - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

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First trip on a Friday night at 5pm for a four person dinner. All went well, prompt and friendly wait staff. Ate outside in the shaded patio with a fan and a slight breeze it was quite Comfortable. Now the menu offers quite a few Clam, shrimp fresh fish options which was good to see. A separate drink menu had many fancy rum and Beach items. True to their name the food was served hot and quickly. My blackened shrip dinners was very good. My friends enjoyed their Chowder and shrimp meals. My wife's Salmon was excellent. This is a good go to place in Palmeto Florida and the locals Love it. The manager walked the front of the house and spoke to guests, a nice touch of hospitality. Overall a great gem of a restaurant. We will return soon :--) read more

Ordered the whole fish. Fantastic !! Good cocktails too. 100%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%........................ read more

The Clam House is a cute little restaurant, and I like the fact that they serve fresh fish fried Thai style, but everything was bland. There was barely any seasoning on the fish. The cucumber salad tasted like nothing. The hush puppies were really good. Our service was good, but I really didn't enjoy any of the food. Their painkiller drink was really good, but I probably won't return. read more

Clam House - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Palmetto, Florida

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This is our 1st time at this restaurant and it was acceptable but not up to our expectations. There was no happy hour and inside it was very dark and noisy. It was busy and we were given a table one foot from the rest room, which we refused. Clam Chowder was a good portion and excellent. The Cesar salad was small but delicious. Ordering a fish meal , Thai style at $29. was difficult and it turned out just ordinary. Shrimp and scallops fried with coleslaw and french fried at $27. was a small portion and very overpriced. A small glass off Kendall Jackson was $9. Waiter Nico was very Pleasant. There was a long bar and not too busy. We will give this place another try in the near future. read more

Wow If you are in the Palmetto area or staying at the Marriott make sure to visit the Clam House. Several locals mentioned them for great seafood so we decided to venture out and our expectations were greatly exceeded. Their seafood is so fresh and service overall was top notch. Going forward this will be a must go anytime we visit Tampa! read more

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This is my favorite place to eat in Bradenton. Snapper prepared Mediterranean style was amazing. Clam chowder...amazing. Blueberry Mule...amazing. Ceviche...amazing. Service was 5 star and atmosphere is very welcoming for all. read more

Goodness gracious oh mighty! Now we know what all the fuss is about! Tried one night to come and it was way too packed so we came back the next night! Absolutely over-the-top amazing food! And the service is top-notch! Everything is super super fresh and homemade and the recipes are incredible! Every employee working super hard and very efficient, a well oiled machine! Definitely a place we will return to when in the area again! read more

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Great selection of food ! Clean and nice location. I has sushi and it was made well. Cocktails were great too !

Best dinner last night! We had the steamed mussels which were amazing! The sushi rolls were hugh and delicious. The staff is friendly and fast. No wonder the place was packed! They also have other seafood dishes which had very large portions. This place is now our fav! read more

I have to come on and correct my last review. When we visited last time, the restaurant was cluttered, dingy, and needed some TLC. They've remodeled the place, and it looks incredible. We sat outside in the patio area, which is so cozy. Our waitress was phenomenal, and we had such a great experience. Most of us got sushi, and we started with the clams in a white wine sauce-amazing! The sushi was fresh, and our cocktails were inventive and made well. I heard they have a happy hour too, so we will be back. I'd say this is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Palmetto. read more

Best seafood in 941 hands down. Get the Thai Fry for the ultimate fish experience. Their sushi is off the chain as well. Service is great and the joint is clean. They seat you fast and their prices are on par with a good seafood place. Just try it in Manatee County! read more

Was looking for a place near Palmetto... some neighbors told us about this place so I looked at the Yelp reviews.... I mean the reviews were good ... looked a little like a dive on line .... But I have to say this place was outstanding. I'm so glad we came. I had blackened grouper , cucumber salad , but there were other great looking meals in my party. I will def be back to this place . ( didn't get any pics ... hope this doesn't reflect poorly on my Yelp elite status read more

Such a great jewel of a restaurant!!!!! We found our next favorite place to go with all of our friends. The food was terrific....very fast service and drinks immediately when seated.....nothing to complain about at all,,,,maybe put another Clam House up towards Wimauma. read more