First time stopping by Lenny's Clam Bar in Howard Beach for dinner. Classic Italian-style restaurant, no frills, with a friendly staff. We were seated quickly and started with complimentary bruschetta on toast, breadsticks, and a warm loaf of bread. We ordered the fried calamari, which was a very generous portion, fresh, lightly breaded and not greasy at all. We chose the sweet marinara sauce and really enjoyed it. For dinner we had the Seafood Fra Diavolo for two. The portion was huge and could easily feed three people. Everything tasted fresh and was well seasoned. My only disappointment was that there was no spice at all I was really looking forward to that nice spicy Fra Diavolo kick. We also had a pitcher of white sangria, which was good. Overall, a very good first experience. We'll definitely come back and see if we can get that Fra Diavolo to live up to its name next time! read more

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Famous institution in Queens! Stopped by after Rockaway Beach for some seafood. Lots of tables and got seated quickly. Service is meh, but seafood is delicious and super fresh. We got the French onion soup and lobster bisque. I've had better French onion soup (yes, probably shouldn't order at an Italian spot but i couldn't resist). The lobster bisque was yummy but you could really taste the heavy cream. No chunks of lobster. We shared a large fried calamari with medium spice marinara sauce and a dozen baked clams. The calamari needed some salt, but was fried well. Baked clams were absolutely SO DELISH!!! Use up that complimentary bread basket for them. For mains, we shared the shrimp parm, linguini pasta with clams, and rigatoni. Shrimp parm and rigatoni were awesome. Great red sauce. My pasta with the clams was super bland. No olive oil, no garlic. Couldn't eat it and took it home for leftovers to remake a sauce for it. After that, tasted good. We shared the tartufo for dessert. Can't go wrong there. I would come back if you're looking for large portions for dinner and want some fresh seafood. read more

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We decided to drive there in order to use my inKind offer (Hey! Join inKind and you'll get $25 to spend at amazing restaurants! https://app.inkind.com/refer/QROAE6KH ). Unfortunately, the traffic was terrible going down Woodhaven Blvd to get to Cross Bay Blvd. There's metered parking - not sure if the valet parking was for Lenny's. Anyway, that put a damper on the evening already. We were a party of two so when I called for reservations, they said they don't take for just two people. Luckily we were seated right away when we arrived (around 6 on a Thursday). There were many menu options (Thursdays is Prime Rib night). We decided to start with baked clams and I chose a Captain's platter (broiled fish, scallops and shrimp) with angel hair pasta and marinara. My husband had a seafood fra diablo on linguine. The service was quick with drinks and bruschetta and bread & breadsticks. The clams also came super fast. They tasted good. Then we waited a while for our entrees. My scallops were perfect but the shrimps were overcooked. The fish was ok. The marinara was on the sweet side. Our server was Eugene and he was fine. The place wasn't as nice as I had hoped. Not sure we would go out specifically to eat there again. If I was in the neighborhood, maybe. read more

The BBQ ribs are very tender and the meats fall off the bone. The baked clam was very juicy.. The seafood pasta was huge and all the seafood was very fresh. I had to get a doggy bag to go. The restaurant feels cozy. The server was very nice and attentive. The restaurant owner comes around and asks, "Are you enjoying your meal?" I will bring friends with me next time. read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - Dozen Baked Clams - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Service was great. The server was super patient as I came here with my elderly father. We had ordered the Manhattan clam chowder. My father thought it was very salty and didn't eat most of it. I had asked to remove it from the bill and they so kindly did. I had the New England which was huge! I was excepting a tiny bowl but this definitely filled me up. The baked clams casino was also delicious. We happen to find a spot right out front read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

The meal started with some wonderful Italian bread and breadsticks along with some bruschetta. The linguine with white clam sauce was classic except that the first batch of clam sauce had very little flavor and didn't have enough liquid. The kitchen made me another portion of the clam sauce and it delicious and loaded with clams. Great reasonably priced restaurant near JFK! read more

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I haven't been to Leni's clam bar for many many years, but my brother from Sweden wanted some steamers. On our way home to Brooklyn. We stopped in for a fantastic meal. We had some amazing Manhattan clam chowder soup. It was thick with clams and not the watery liquid. You normally get. Next we had baked clams which were delicious. And we finally had some steamers which comes to the water to clean off the sand and some clarified butter. Service was excellent and we really had a five star lunch. read more

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My visit to Lenny's Clam Bar was to celebrate a relative's retirement and since this is a restaurant that I don't always get to enjoy I will never hesitate to be on point for gatherings that will be held here. It's in a section of Queens that is not easy for me to get to unless you're driving or taking an Uber/Lyft so keep that in mind before you make this a plan. Our party was on the large side so they set us up in one of the side sections which takes you out of the main dining area but it is quite cozy as well when all comes down to it. The only downside is the length of the table sometimes prevents conversation with those you might want to talk to and could find you playing with your phone if you're not in the mix of a discussion. While everyone present was able to choose their own entree, the rest of the fare was dealer's choice, meaning the family member that was footing the bill and that consisted of some salad, baked clams, mozzarella sticks, calamari and bruschetta and a dish of pasta with sauce. There was also copious amounts of fresh bread on the table and I do love bread. Everything was very tasty and I had to be fast to snap pictures before the ravenous grabbed everything shortly after it was presented. For my own entree I had the chicken francese which I like for the most part. I'm not the biggest fish person but I didn't really have a complaint about this. I did expect the portion to be larger than it was but maybe there is a standard that they are following at such gatherings. Our servers were friendly and quick as was possible. We surely kept them moving with drink orders and refilling of plates of certain items until the entrees came out. Suffice it to say I had a good time and didn't experience any of the issues I've sometimes seen in other Yelps but for me that is a good thing. I did have a minor critique from a tech savvy sort and that was with their open Wi-Fi signal. This doesn't appear to extend to some areas and it was making updating online feeds about the experience a little harder to do. Perhaps a couple of extenders should be added so all the foodies can get that stuff done and perhaps even inspire additional diners. My two cents. I do look forward to returning but cannot even determine when that might be. read more

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The best seafood pasta I ever have and I was surprised how delicious Baby back ribs.The raw clam was fresh and the baked clam was Perfect . the server Mindy was so attentive, and the owner walks around, making sure everybody's happy with their food .a beautiful restaurant. read more

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When you eat at Lenny's Clam Bar in Queens, you really have to plan what you want ahead of time and leave room for more. That was my first thought because the food is so good and there is plenty of it. Apparently, that has been the selling point of this place for years. Everyone here, from the servers to the owner, is casual and inviting. I got to meet a few of them and they make you feel welcome. The food comes out relatively quickly, especially if you plan ahead, so it is ready when you are. I also love the atmosphere. It is right by the water, and if you walk through the hallways, you will see walls covered with photos of celebrities and notable guests like President George H. W. Bush, the cast of The Sopranos, professional wrestlers, and more. It is a great spot and I can see why people love it. I would definitely come back here again, especially with a group. read more

Food is great, service is wonderful, the one downfall...they need to hire an actual bartender. Every time I go, I order a vodka gimlet straight up, no sugar. It first comes out on the rocks in a short cocktail glass, when I point out straight up means strained after being shaken with ice, they return after taking the vice out. The drink is always warm, consists of 1/4 vodka 3/4 roses lime juice which is almost all sugar. The safe bet is wine or beer where you don't need an experienced bartender to open a bottle or can. read more

It was our first Easter Sunday since my mom & Dad Passed. Mom alway did all the cooking. So we decided to go to Lenny's for Easter. It was a great decision. I can't say it enough the service is great. Our waitress was very fast & friendly, Joe the owner was walking around greeting everyone, and we did the right thing we came in the evening after five so we beat the crowd of the morning and the afternoon. It was decorated nice with flowers and balloons and the food is always delicious. Our appetizers were great, there was only five of us without my parents so we got fried calamari, mozzarella sticks for the kids and they're delicious...delicious ribs as an appetizer. For our main courses, they always aim to please. My Daughter got linguine Alfredo, her boyfriend got stuffed raviolis and My Son had his go to penne Alla vodka sauce, all the plates had enough for four people. My wife ordered her favorite, lasagna, which came out on a plate that looked like there was a cake on it, lol, and I decided to get the rack of lamb, which came out with an abundance of lamb chops cooked to perfection at medium to medium rare grilled nice and juicy. Each lamb chop mouth watering with a side of mashed potatoes and a salad. It didn't need anything else. There was so much food. We were too stuffed to have any dessert. I just had a double espresso to wake me up for the drive home, lol, I live in the neighborhood...ha ha. Thank you again Lenny's for saving our Easter Sunday. God bless you, mom and dad. They had Easter with Jesus. Bona Pasqua. read more

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Food is fantastic and service was amazing. Linguini with seafoods was perfect and their salmon was fresh. read more

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A longtime staple in Howard Beach, Lenny's Clam Bar remains one of the best restaurants on the blvd. I attended a private party in the back room, which comfortably sat around 50 guests. We had a nice view of the water with all the boats on the docks. I absolutely love their vodka pasta, which I could probably eat everyday. read more

Food, Service & Ambiance ..everything was terrific, very welcoming, warm & cozy ..plenary of seating ,,full liquor bar ,,Mave the manager was very friendly and a great level of professionalism.. she really made us feel at home ..this is more than just a seafood/clam restaurant, pasta and meat dishes are available They have various specials during the week Nikki our waitress was absolutely amazing, she explained everything on the menu, her recommendations were great We loved the linguini and white clam sauce And the baked clams were phenomenal, tasty breadcrumbs, just the right amount of oregano ..lobsters bisque was creamy..the fried calamari was golden brown & crispy You will love the sausage & peppers (hot & sweet) I highly recommend the boneless shell steak , juicy & tender ..penne alla vodka was spicy and Al dente ..wonderful, full selection of desserts ..chocolate mousse cake heavenly..homemade cannoli crunchy and the cream delicious, pistachio tartufo a must ..they even have a small gift/souvenir shop ..hoodies/shirts etc. Again very impressed with their customer service ..they compt our desserts (thank you Mave) can't wait to visit again Stop by you will have a wonderful time ..street parking ..I believe they have valet at night and the weekends read more

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Great place. Personifies old school red sauce Italian. Service was great and we enjoyed all the classics, calamari, eggplant, and more. Sangria was excellent. Service and ambiance can't be beat. I wished I lived closer. Fun and prices not crazy. Plenty of food to take home. read more

I took my mom and sister out to eat for my moms 67th birthday. She really wanted some seafood , and we have been living in Queens and never been to the famous Lenny's Clam Bar. So many celebrities have come in here and people even try to dine and dash here so that means the food is that good seriously though the staff were friendly , knowledgable on the menu, and even Lenny himself checked on us during dining. Lenny's clam bar is big , they have so many rooms and tables for families. They even have a woman coming to the table and asking if we would like to take pictures which is nice. The decorum is pictures of Lenny and celebs as well as nice art or photos on the wall. The food was amazing!!! So filling so tasty. There is only one chef making food which I liked , yes we waited 20 minutes for our entree however I respect and love the fact each dish curated with love and perfection. Each dish that came out the kitchen to other tables looked so good , I couldn't wait to get our food! The snow crab was buttery without even having butter on it ! It blew my mind how tasty the rice and snow crab was. Fried clams were very tasty and cooked perfectly. The garlic bread was genuinely juicy and garlicky , we wish we could make it at home! The linguini with calamari and Lenny's spicy sauce was soooooo good. Calamari cooked to perfection with a nice crispy outer layer and the marinara sauce with a kick ; it paired well with my calamari and linguini. My sister loved her Chicken penne alla vodka! Very saucy , creamy, and chicken cooked thoroughly. Thank you Lenny's Clam Bar for having us. We would definitely come back! read more

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Seafood was fresh. Service was good. Bread was fresh. Stopped by after a day at the beach. Wanted something light. read more

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christmas eve done the right way. took mom & dad to lenny's clam bar in howard beach -- been feeding queens since 1974 and still not missing. we started strong: fried calamari + scungilli drowning in hot marinara (as god intended). house specialty baked clams showed up and immediately reminded everyone why they're legendary. then we went full family-style chaos: broiled filet of sole with shrimp & scallions lobster tail fra diavolo (lobster, shrimp, clams, spicy sauce, zero regrets) eggplant parm with sweet marinara linguine with clam sauce and garlic bread so perfect it deserved its own chair. everything shared, plates cleared, pinot grigio flowing nobody rushed. nobody argued. christmas miracle. finished with triple chocolate cake and tiramisu that had us all quietly staring at the table like... wow. food this good,ambience is great, family at the table, queens classics. that's christmas eve done right. read more

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It's been too long since the last time my wife and I enjoyed a meal together at Lenny's. Their ribs are what we love the most and they treat us right and even give us a table by the window to enjoy the view. The staff is always ready to help us with our order and go the extra mile by putting our leftovers ( enough for another meal!) into a to go bag. Can't wait to go again. read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - I love their history of the place. 52 years open at the same location. - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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By Crossbay Blvd it's like it's own food community. Delicious well season seafood. It's always packed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I got my meal to go and it was pack inside on a Thursday night. Very clean spacious and many seating indoor read more

I ordered from Uber Eats, and service was fast. I ordered before I read the reviews, and I got the seafood mix for two. It came with two side salads and a loaf of bread. I wasn't expecting anything knowing that it's in Marinara sauce. It tasted ok and needed a little seasoning, which I added myself. I have to say the portion is way more than for two people, at least 4, I would say. It came with a lobster tail cut in half, so they looked tiny. The scungili (conch) is filled thin, so it's all mixed in. Good amount of seafood. All in all, the food wasn't bad, I would definitely go there in person. read more

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My son ordered the STUFF SHELLS SAUTEED, and what came back on the plate was two small, what looked like two small butterflies. I was going to have them return it, but my son said it was OK. My recommendation was not to ever ordered the STUFF SHELLS SAUTEED, as it was a RIPE OFF, since it cost me $29.99, it could have been eaten in one bite. Steve S. 5/9/2026 read more

The service, the food, the fried calomel and fried shrimp the bay clams everything was absolutely outstanding. Thank you Joe for a great evening. read more

Took my mom here for her birthday. The service was good, but the food was not good. I ordered a cosmopolitan and it was supposed to be $14 per the menu but they charged me $20.79 and it was horrible. A Cosmo should be a light pink not a dark pink. I also ordered penny vodka. The vodka sauce was soupy and it had a dash of red sauce on the top and I ended up throwing up in the middle of the night. Super disappointing and way overpriced. read more

So very DISAPPOINTING!! This is NOT the old LCB that I remember! First, I ordered the house Pinot Grigio which was horrible! It was MY mistake that I did not ask the brand but I assumed based on the history of the restaurant they would have offered something better than Barefoot wine as their house wine! Next, I ordered the linguine with white clam sauce and asked for extra garlic. Although it was a large portion, it was bland, tasteless, only had 4 actual clam shells, and seemed like a premade sauce that was thin, watery, and a bland liquid with no garlic (that I asked for). I then asked for the garlic and also had to add crushed red pepper to give it some flavor. Finally, I ordered a limoncello - I asked if it was kept in the freezer but was told it was kept in the refrigerator because they do not have a freezer to keep it in - I agreed to get but it was not very cold. Then my friend ordered the coconut sorbet which was obviously not fresh and came in half a coconut, which was lovely however it was so frozen solid that he couldn't even use a fork to eat it and end up, leaving the majority of it behind. So obviously they DO have a freezer that is working overtime! (Any true Italian keeps their limoncello in a freezer!) So, all I can say is that I am extremely disappointed and certain that the original family members who started this business would not be happy with how commercialize this establishment has become. (Even the menu is cheap looking) the old school Italians put pride over profit! So sad read more

My girlfriend and my 9 year old granddaughter had lunch last week. Immediate seating. Bruschetta was soo fresh. I ordered baked scallops, my friend had lobster tail and my granddaughter had baby back ribs. All food was cooked to perfection. Abundant portions. Clean bathroom. Great service. Shoutout to my wonderful waiter Aiden. He was sooooo attentive and professional. I'm impressed that after 50 years, this place is still the epitome of family feels, good food and great service. I'll be back. Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!!! read more

Lenny's is a true Howard Beach staple. I've been coming here forever, and it never disappoints. The vibe is always on point, and the bartenders make the place--Jeannette and Kenny are the absolute best. Friendly, attentive, and they always make you feel welcome. It's one of those spots that feels like home. If you're from the area (or even if you're not), Lenny's is a must. read more

I drive by this place every weekend and decided to give it a try. The place was nicely decorated and we had a very nice waitress and fast service. All pages of the menu were greasy. The antipasto for 2 was not good ( The clams were rubbery to the point that we both could not break it down enough to swallow. The stuffed mushrooms had an unpleasant taste. The shrimp, scallops and eggplant rollatini were just ok.) The penne vodka was ok except for the bunch of large basil stems. The burger was actually the best dish next to the bruschetta. How can a "clam" bar have inedible clams? Won't be going back unfortunately. read more

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Going to Lenny's is like stepping back in time to a classic neighborhood restaurant. You must try the clams casino as they are absolutely delicious! The service is generally good and you are always served a generous portion. We have been there for a regular night out and holidays. We are always treated with great hospitality and will be returning in the future! read more

I love it. I grew up in Brooklyn but haven't lived there in decades. This was just like coming home. Hardly perfect, but I'd go back in a second. The bread in the breadbasket was forgettable but there were breadsticks, the key to my heart. The complimentary bruschetta was a nice gesture but tomatoes in January? Not the best choice. The fried calamitous app was a standout, sweet, crispy, freshly fried, and served with an excellent arrabiatta sauce. The green salad had the obligatory thick blue cheese dressing. We ordered the Seafood Fra Diavolo for two and the serving was crazy generous. It could have served 3 or 4 easily. Oddly enough, it was not served over pasta. The assortment of shellfish was excellent (including scungili) but the sauce, although good, could have been spicier. The steamed veggie side was, unsurprisingly, forgettable. We couldn't even consider dessert, but the cappuccino and black Sambuca were very nice. The room looks like every other NY neighborhood Italian restaurant, maybe a little better lit and the service was quite good. read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - Delicious fried calamari - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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I don't get to Lenny's too often but when I do, it's always a treat. We came here from Long Island and it was not a terrible drive on the Belt, which really helps your mood... I love the fact that they also have valet parking, this too enhances the experience before you even walk in. You walk into a classic old school restaurant. Great venue and you're already waiting for some of this great food to come your way. I was there with my Kiwanis group of about 30 people and we went right upstairs to a large bright room. We had an excellent waiter who really made sure that everyone had what they needed throughout our dinner. Everything was served family style which made the whole process easy. We started with a delicious Bruschetta, pasta with broccoli, and muscles. all incredibly yummy and plentiful. There was a certain freshness around everything we ate. Our main meal consisted of Chicken Francaise and Eggplant Parmigiana. Again, everything we ate was fresh, saucy, tasty and served in a plentiful amount. Overall this was another wonderful dining experience. KUDOs to the team at Lenny's Clam Bar read more

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Went there with my daughter her husband and her son. After not going for quite some time we decided to give it a try again. Calamari was like rubber. After eating the calamari me & my son in law didn't want to try the Scungilli, so we both order a hamburger platter, and get what we both left most of it in the dish the roll was dry and the meat was horrible.We didn't want to send them back because we aren't like that. To finish it off coffee and Italian cheesecake, guess what even that was horrible. I couldn't even finish the cake it was not like Italian cheesecake I been eating for years. We ain't going back there ever again. Oh did I mention the high prices they charge now. All these restaurants no matter where you go are now charging outrageous prices, and everyone says the same thing, the only way they will learn to treat patrons fairly is not to soak the public, it's hard enough now paying for necessities. A trip to a restaurant shouldn't cost a fortune, and the patrons expect good quality food read more

Ordered seafood marinara and it came out like soup. It looks like the cook did not drain the pasta at all. If I wanted tomato soup I wouldve ordered it. Waitress was nice but food was extremely subpar. read more

It's been a minute but worth the wait.A classic with some incredibly delicious Italian seafood. We dined alfresco and it was fantastic. Ate: Bread service includes bruschetta Raw clams Manhattan clam chowder Salads Lobster fra diavolo Veggies A stellar Manhattan. Fresh & tomatoey. The fra diavolo was one of the best I've ever had. Garlic was the word. My house Burgundy was just ok but at $8, it did the trick. Stuffed shrimp were a big hit too and definitely getting the baked clams next time as they looked bomb! I do have to mention that someone smoked in the ladies room when I went a second time, this has never happened in all my dining experiences here in NYC & in my travels & im a professional eater. Prettier awful actually, otherwise I loved my meal. Service was just ok but the food spoke loudly to me. read more

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Went on a Monday night. Sat right away. Carpet could have used a vacuuming. Bread was stale. Mahattan clam chowder was excellent. Baked clams not so much. Service was good. read more

Much like Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay, this is very much an Italian seafood joint, given a lot of pasta dishes and the plentiful combinations with the seafood, all for about similar prices. The food is kinda bland, not a lot of taste in much of the menu items, and the mixed vegetables I received with my order looked nasty. The potatoes on there had onions on it; onions and me are like Hatfields and McCoys; we do not get along. Though worth the adventure out to Howard Beach, I do not see myself returning. read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Lenny's Clam Bar is a Cross Bay Boulevard classic. It's the go-to neighborhood spot--whether the food is having a good day or an off one, everyone still shows up. That's how you know it's the local hangout. Weekends tend to be the best time to go--the food is noticeably better (I suspect they have a different chef). During the week, it's still decent, just not as consistent. The menu offers a nice range of Italian dishes, and it always gets the job done. It's super family-friendly and great for groups. You can come as a couple, bring the whole family, or even book a private room for an event. The desserts are solid, the drinks are good, and the vibe is laid-back and familiar. Definitely a local staple, and worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Amazing food, service atmosphere, my in laws come in from Pennsylvania and my father in law's only wish is please let's go to Lenny's, so 6 of us went, our favorite waitress Mindy took our table, we had a wonderful visit from the owner Joe, and proceeded to order, my father in law had shrimp cocktail and crab legs, the man sat there and surgically dissected and devoured his entire dish, like he was going to the electric chair, my son had the Lenny's special combo, and baked clams, I had mussels in sweet sauce and shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, Mindy knew what I was having before I said it, my wife had Chicken Oreganata, mother in law had chicken parm, my sons girlfriend had lasagna, all mouth watering and cooked to perfection, everything was perfect once again, thanks Joe!! read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - My father in laws crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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This is just the review on the New England clam chowder only. My husband wanted to be bring me a treat so he brought me home an order of this chowder. This is the thickest clam chowder I've ever had. There are huge chunks of potatoes; it will definitely fill you up. There were plenty of cut up pieces of clams but they were overpowered by the thickness of the chowder in my opinion. Some people may like this but I wish the clams were more of the stars of the clam chowder. read more

Lenny's Clam Bar - New England White Clam Chowder Soup - Seafood Near Me - Howard Beach, New York