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Clock Bar

3.6 (82 reviews)
ModerateBars, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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Juke Box
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Divey
Outdoor seating

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Britney P.

I'm going to have to rate the food a 3.5/5. The service and atmosphere is a vibe in there. The shrimp is very hearty but they are not devein. The garlic butter sauce was off. But it's bar food so expect nothing else. I wish I could have rated it higher though. The staff is very nice though

Mira J.

Always a great spot to get some crab legs, mussels and shrimp! The slushies are delicious and you can ask for whatever alcohol/flavor combo you'd like! They often give you two cups because of how much they make... On the wrong night like tonight, they just give you one lol If you don't like crowds, I'd suggest you come right after work or midday. The later it gets the more closely you'll get to know your neighbor... They'll basically be sitting in your lap or all up on your back.

Celebrating Marci Gras In Our Way!  Lol
Shane J.

The Clock Bar has been "Hood Famous" for years! I returned recently and I see it still maintains the crown for some of the best seafood and drinks for low costs around the Philly area. I see that you still need to pick the day and time carefully when you come to the CB. If you choose wrong - it will be standing room only. If you are not ready to handle the patrons who may frequent this establishments (this is code for the shady and sketchy folks that may be up in the joint...LOL). You may encounter (Brotherman - selling socks, glasses or t-shirts). I actually got some knockoff Burberry glasses for $20 while eating my delicious crab legs and shrimp meal. The music is always on point, so much so - you may get up and dance with the others (after you had one of the slushy drinks - that is if there is room in the bar on your visit...LOL I enjoyed my return to the Clock Bar and say - if you are in the area - put your judgement aside and give it a try! You will see what all the talk is about ;-)

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Courtney L.

Clock Bar has the perfect name because let me tell y'all it is always a TIME (no pun intended )! A true Philly staple & only the real Philly Jawns go to Clock. Located on Broad & Erie in North Philly, it can be seen as a sketchy area of town, however, the people are really down to earth and the heart & soul of Philly. As soon as I walked into Clock Bar, a woman asked me if I was interested in buying perfume oils - gotta love it, the patrons are about their hustle! If you want a less hectic experience, it's recommended to go early in the day (although I went at 2:30pm and it was still lively). The seafood is AMAZING and everything is served in to go containers even if you're dining in (walk up to the front to place your order and have cash on deck because it's a CASH ONLY establishment). Clock Bar is most known for its colossal shrimp, however, the mussels are slept on and my favorite selection (probably the best mussels I've ever had). I hear the crab legs are great too. And the best part is that they serve these reasonably priced super sized slushies for $12-14 and you can even take them to go! Generally they are garnished with candy (e.g. the Fruit Loop has a Dum Dum Pop on top) which makes it a fun experience not to mention drink names like Smooth Bitch are quite entertaining. Can't wait to return to Clock Bar because it's for the culture!

Sweet bitch slushee
Nicole B.

This bar is great. It has great slushes and great seafood. The bar is an old school kinda vibe if you're into old school hip hop (80's). We ordered steamed mussels, a crab cake and triedd shrimp. We also ordered twoo slushees called the sweet Bitch which was blended up with a lot of different liquors. The shrimp were good. They wEre huge! Butterflies, and it was just right as far as price. The decor was dated, and the seats were very old and seemed a little unsafe because when you'd sit on them you're thinking if it's gonna collapse on you. Otherwise the food was good. The crab cake to me needed something else. It was full of crab meat and fried with panko. All in all 3 stars. The staff were all friendly and the drinks were good. Check pics below

Pineapple, peach, mango vodka drink
Jenaya P.

Such a nice chilled atmosphere to hang and just get yourself a good drink. I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the Clock bar, a couple weeks ago. You definitely have to show ID before getting in, however security was very friendly as a matter of fact everyone was super friendly, even the bartender. They also offer seafood, that I have to try the next time I visit. They have seatings at the booth or by the bar, please note that this place can get pretty crowded but everyone was on they grown ish, their was no petty drama. At the bar, I ordered a delicious slushy drink with candy, I had pineapple and peach it was 14.00 for two glasses that my friend and I had shared together so not bad. Overall the Clock bar is the place to be on a Saturday night, it offers good music, good vibes and a straight hood atmosphere that a round the way girl like me can appreciate!

The fish is salty and the fries cooked in old oil

The shrimp are really good. My fish was salty and the fries very dark. I've had fries & shrimp before and these fries looked like they were fried in old dark oil. I will only order the shrimp again.

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Renee D.

Aah, The Clock Bar....my best friend and I just got back from eating there this evening but we are no strangers to this joint. We have both been living in DE for years now but we are born and bred North Philadelphians. With that said no matter how long we have been away when we come back to The Clock Bar we always feel right at home and leave satisfied. Here are my tips: Understand that yes this is a dive bar but one with outstanding seafood, drinks and bartenders. I have been coming here since the late 1990's and they still rock. That track record should speak for itself. Yes, it can get congested at the front. Step in, step to the side and then step up to the window when its time to place your order. Look up for the menu. Take your ticket and go to the bar and order a Smooth Bitch. They will call you when your order is ready. You seat yourself. Some times are more crowded than others. Be patient, the booths turn over quickly so don't let that deter you. But if its not happening quickly enough, your order is already bagged to go and if you didn't know, your drink(s) can be too. Just ask for a lid. And last, I have been to the Clock Bar during every time of the day and the clientele can run the gamut. This is a bar in a hustling part of the city but everyone in there is there for the same reason.... good food and good drinks. So relax and don't take it to seriously. Enjoy what the atmosphere has to offer and you will have a good time. Plus you might leave with some bootleg DVD's, some white tee's, possibly some socks and maybe even some candy.

Lace W.

This is my bestie's favorite seafood spot...and one of my fav spots for a NICE slushee drink...we got there around 6...but waited until 630 for the bar tender "Tammy" to startnher shift because Tammy's drinks are awesome! I don't eat seafood but my bestie loves their steamed shrimp and their butterfly shrimp...I ordered corn...and my corn was OMGGGGG soooo scrumptious !!! I mean like seriously, I've never eaten a corn that tasted soooo doggone good! I took away a star because of the wait time, because this place can typically get crowded no matter what time Of day that you come in there so just beware of the wait time and the bathrooms are teeny and tiny...but if you are into the sea..this is your go to place!!! My BF literally craved this seafood a few times a week it's so irking lolll but apparently everyone craves their seafood..and seafood and veggies is the only thing that they sell.

This was considered one drink!
Shericia R.

I came here after getting a cheesesteak from Max's next door (at the recommendation of my Uber driver). I was told they had excellent alcoholic slushies. We went in there with our cheesesteaks in tow and asked for the strongest frozen drinks they had and was told they were called a Smooth B****. It had Hennessy and various mixers in it. We were surprised when we received the drinks because we were each given two full cups for the price of one. The pricing seemed inconsistent, but it appears to depend on if you are given two full cups or less. It was $14 when we were given two full cups and less when given less. The drinks had a decent amount of alcohol in it... enough to get you to a happy place. Although I had a cheesesteak that I barely finished, I couldn't resist sampling something off the seafood menu because it looked and smelled delicious. I opted for the steamed shrimp and the seasoning was everything. The shrimp were jumbo and well worth the price. Although the food and drinks were good, the bar is a bit outdated and not the cleanest place to go. However, I wasn't expecting it to be anything fancy.

This is called a F you. Slushy drink on the top and mixed on the bottom.  Topped w Swedish fish and skittles.
Dee D.

It's not fancy at all. So don't go in here expecting a five star restaurant. It's in the hood. They make decent drinks. The seafood is good. And you probably can buy something outside or from someone while inside (DVDs,cool shades,socks, underwear). It was a table vendor outside also w shirts and shoes and some more items. The atmosphere was cool. The bartenders were friendly and the food was good. I'm from Md and I'm always skeptical of eating seafood anywhere else, unless it's the west coast. 2 different animals....anyway The large shrimp that they rave about where underwhelming to me. Not enough seasoning. And breaded with panko bread crumbs so it was just ok. It was fried perfectly. I feel like it needed old bay but maybe that's the Md in me being biased. The slushy drinks were great and the bartenders were all really cool. I think they like to see people get tipsy. Haha On to the main course. The garlic crab legs. Oh yes. They were perfectly cooked juicy and not too spicy or under seasoned. I would return for them. I spent maybe 25 bucks on everything but I did split my tab with a friend. So for a few drinks some seafood,good company and entertainment from the vendors and locals it was all worth it. Side note. I think this is also owned by the same people who own Max's. Which is two doors down and who make one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had in Philly. So if you have room for it after some good crab legs get a hoagie.

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Best seafood ever not expensive but delicious amazing place to get seafood huge shrimp and great overall

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7 years ago

Really good fried shrimp and mussels. Don't fool w crab cake. Mixed drinks can't go wrong.

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Great drinks awesome food!! but it's in the hood. There slushy alcohol beverages are there specialty!! Also right next to Max's steaks

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12 years ago

Seafood is good and fresh and the drinks are strong! Yea, it's just a neighborhood bar, but it's a good one-during the daylight hours!

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Very good seafood and drinks. Gets pretty crowded even on a weekday so be prepared to stand or wait forever for a seat.

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Very very good seafood I would recommend it to others.... the drinks are delicious I always get the fruitloop drink really tasty

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Bob's House of Crabs - Asked for $4 1/2 dozen sautéed crabs as you can see they barely cleaned them n they are not $4 crabs smh

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We were looking to try a different restaurant this weekend, and decided to try Seven Seas…read more We started with a yummy roasted eggplant remoulade with tomato. I put it on the fresh pita and it was an excellent starter. We ordered the Caesar Salad - it was very good - fresh, green leafy lettuce - crispy croutons, a sprinkling of grated cheese, and a delicious dressing. Next up, the Crab Bisque. I lived in Maryland for 30 years and had crab bisque many, many times. This was the first crab bisque that wasn't tomato based - it was a brownish, creamy version. It was more like chowder - although when I looked up 'bisque', it most certainly can be creamy. I might have been fine with the 'creamy version', but it lacked any crab flavor and had no crab in it - not one shred. I've never had any fish soup that had no fish in it. I took a few spoonfuls and left it. My partner tried it and came to the same conclusion. The entrees came next - I got the Seared Branzino and my partner got the Shrimp and Scallops. The Seared Branzino was okay - there were bites where I had a very fishy taste - and it was a very small piece of fish. My partner's Shrimp and Scallops came with steamed garlic spinach and mashed potatoes. The Scallops were tender and cooked perfectly - they were in a delicious sauce and had a very nice sear. However, the Shrimp were tough and chewy - we were both very surprised to have one item (scallops) so good, and another (shrimp) on the same plate, that was so bad. The steamed garlic spinach and mashed potatoes were very good. While our Caesar salad, Scallops and side dishes were very good, the rest of the meal was lacking.

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