Excellent food. However we were told they were closing for the season on 11/30/25. We were visiting family, came up from Florida went there on 11/29 and it was closed read more

I was so disappointed with the food today got a 2 way scallops, fish and fries. They must have changed hands. the batter on the fish was soggy, and seemed to be different. No crunch on the fries, and at room temperature. So I think I'm done with Clam Box Quincy read more

We didn't want to head back home without having lunch with our daughter on our last day in Boston. As she's exploring areas near her home and venturing into neighboring towns, Quincy, MA caught her attention- a coastal escape from Boston's bustle. With Quincy Bay just across the street, the residential side of town has a charming seaside vibe. It actually reminded us a bit of City Island in NY. Quincy offers that same coastal charm- but on a much grander and less chaotic scale. Quincy, MA has its fair share of seafood joints. One spot we actually went to down the road serve lobster rolls with mayo. In our family, it's buttered or bust. Because let's be real, that's the only right way to roll. If you're a pescatarian, The Clam Box is your paradise. From broiled seafood to crispy fried options, I think they have raw clams (no oysters) and of course buttery lobster rolls (they've got the mayo version too), this place has it all. Clam B. isn't fancy by any means- but what it lacks in style, it makes up for it in seafood options. We knew exactly what we wanted from the start: 3 buttered lobster rolls, 3 waters to quench our thirst, 1 crab cake, and a large order of fried oysters. Everything hit the spot nicely. Though the lobster rolls could've used a touch more butter and the bread felt more like a thick slice of bread than the classic split-top roll. All it really needed was a proper hot dog bun to hold all that delicious meat in place. Service seemed fine. And at just a little over $180, Clam B. isn't exactly cheap for a no-frills joint, but the lobster quality and portions seriously justify the price- especially if seafood is your love language. read more

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This seasonal gem was more than I expected! The food, the customer service and the quality of the food stands out the most. The outdoor seating option was also a added bonus. read more

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Stumbled upon this place. Ordered a lobster roll was $34 large portions of lobster but no flavor, underwhelming. The seafood chowder was watery with little to no clams, no flavor . The fried shrimp had no seasoning at all. Quality doesn't match the price. Staff is friendly. read more

#1 a small whole clam is $32! #2 the bellies were disgustingly dirty with so much black muck in them. I don't eat that crap. I don't know why anyone would eat. It's mud - so they were not clean. #3 the clams were absolutely tasteless #4 the clam container was not even full. They could've easily put four more in #5 it took time to take all that muck out of the bellies, and I brought it back to the counter and told them for $32 they should serve clean clams. I don't need to get a tetanus shot!! I will not go back to that place again this year unless they get their act together and give the customer the respect they deserve!! I hope people really take this review seriously cause it's not enjoyable. I feel like I totally threw $40 away. read more

Great spot for seafood on the water! Awesome views, ample seating indoors and outside on the patio. Everything tasted really fresh. Everything seemed to be good sized except for the scallop plate we got - the portions on that felt a bit skimpy. We didn't have to wait too long for our food which was nice. read more

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Fried fresh seafood with a spectacular view! What more can you ask for?!?! This place is casual dining; no waiter service. Order & pay at the counter and you're given a number; when your order is ready, they will call your number. In the meantime, get your utensils, napkins and sauces while you wait, then grab a table. We came from out of town, and we're so lucky that The Clam Box was open so early in the season! Not only were they open, but it wasn't crowded at all, and we got parking right across the street. Don't expect this during their peak season! Apparently, this place is very popular, and I can see why! We opted for the 3-Way platter ($31.99), which is great for those like us who want to try many items! The platter also came with coleslaw & lemon, and a very generous portion of French fries. We chose these 3 items: - Fried Scallops: perfection! - Fried Whole Belly Clams: they were on the small side, but great nonetheless. - Fried Oysters: Very Good! See my photos for their many menu items. There is something for everyone! Note for NYers: this place is equivalent to Johnny's Reef in City Island! Yup, great stuff! Go! read more

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The Clam Box is the place to go get your fried seafood! They have tasty clam chowder, fresh clam bellies, and scallops. It is located right on Wollaston Beach and has outdoor seating available. This is a great place to visit for fresh fried seafood, especially during the summer time! read more

The Clam Box - clam bellies & scallops, with clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Classic spot for fried seafood in Quincy close to the beach. There's plenty of parking along the beach but it tends to be packed when there's good weather. The seafood plate had a generous portion of seafood for the money. I recommend this option if you want a bit of everything. It's perfectly fried with a good coating of breading. You get a good size for the fish and I really liked the jumbo shrimp with how it was cut to make a double curved shape. My favorites are the scallops and clam belly, they are just classics. The staff are friendly and the seafood is fresh. read more

The Clam Box - Seafood Plate - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Service is friendly and attentive. Food is pretty mid though... almost no seasoning, not crispy. Eh.

It's so nice to have this place back open for the season! What's not to love? Fresh fried seafood with hearty portions, friendly service and a view of the water and Boston skyline while you eat! Definitely a place to be while on Wollaston Beach. read more

The Clam Box - Fried Shrimp Plate and Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Always get the seafood platter you get plenty of everything and homemade tomato sauce is delicious. We get the combo with french fries and onion rings prices are reasonable. read more

The Clam Box is a Quincy classic! I've been going here for years with my family and we've never really been disappointed. They recently changed owners so I decided to pay The Clam Box a visit for the first time since then. The new owners are still upkeeping the great quality and freshness of the seafood. I got their seafood platter (which is the most worth, in my opinion) and shared it with a friend. It's market price now, but it ran us about $34 total. The seafood platter comes with a side of fries and coleslaw, and of course, the star of the show, a variety of seafood. The seafood platter has fish, whole-belly clams, scallops, and shrimp. I used to not like their fries, but I think they're actually better now! They're much more crispy now and not as soggy. Maybe I came on a good day. Their seafood was perfectly fried and battered. They gave us such a large serving of seafood and everything was fresh. They definitely did not skimp out on anything. I'm not the biggest fan of their coleslaw, but you don't go to a seafood place for the best coleslaw in the world. Everything came out super quickly (no more than 10 minutes) and the service was speedy yet friendly. Anyways, I can't wait to come back later in the summer with my family. If you're in Quincy, definitely make sure to check this place out! read more

The Clam Box - Seafood platter! - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

New Owners... NO longer have hand cut fries - it's frozen like every place else. and they removed the 3-way seafood platter. Prices went up and their sides are smaller. Not as big as they were before. The onion rings and fries used to fill the entire plate - now you get 5 onion rings and/ or a quarter of fries. The lobster salad is overly peppered that it's hardly edible. The PICTURES they post are deceiving - it's not what you really get. read more

The Clam Box is a classic restaurant along Wollaston Beach. It's been there since 1968 (although they recently are under new management). They serve mostly fried seafood, but also lobster rolls and clam chowder. It's a very casual restaurant and convenient to visit on your next trip to the beach. There is ample easy and free parking along the beach. The restaurant is spacious with indoor and outdoor dining tables. You order at the front and then the rest is self serve. They have a sauce station with ketchup and tartar sauce. My friend and I split the Seafood Platter which included whole belly clams, scallops, shrimp, and fish with onion rings and cole slaw as sides. The best were the whole belly clams and scallops as they had the most flavor. I will probably just order the whole belly clams next time. The shrimp and fish were lackluster and the onion rings didn't have much taste. The portion was good for the price. read more

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Many years ago I had the best fried clams of my life but this time they were a little overcooked. The coleslaw had too much mayo and was bland. I'll try something else on the menu next time. read more

This was my first time visiting for the season. I was ready to stand in a long line, however, this was the fastest I received my food ever. The staff was nice and the establishment was clean. I get the fried fish plate as this include haddock rather than the cod fish. My meal was delicious. I had to take a taste before taking a picture. read more

The Clam Box - Fried fish plate - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

I was so excited for the season to start and go back to Tony's Clam Box, but very disappointed. We had a Seafood plate for $41.95 and a lobster roll for $38.95, and it was horrible. The Seafood plate was all overcooked, some of the clams and scallops were burnt, tough, and the fried food was very dark, as if the oil was old. Some French fries were mushy, and others were burnt. The coleslaw was mostly mayo, wet, and soggy. Awful food for $80.00 and only 2 dishes. The bathroom was beyond dirty, just filthy, not fit to use. Do not recommend and we will not be back. read more

Today, I visited the Clam Box for lunch, a seafood platter and a pint of scallops were ordered. The portions of seafood were of ample size even though the cost of the two items plus a clam chowder was 80+ for lunch. The scallops were huge and very dense, as far as the seafood platter went, there was some kind of fish, whole belly clams, scallops, and butterflied shrimp. Everything visually looked appealing. we substituted the fries for onion rings. But the positives stopped there. The scallops as I commented earlier were dense, too dense, not really sweet, and some with a slight freezer taste. The shrimp were okay from a texture perspective and no freezer taste there, not much taste at all for that matter. The best item of the bunch was the whole belly clams, the clams themselves did taste generally like I expected them to, so no issue there. I also had a container of Clam Chowder, it was watery, far from the creamy experience I was looking for, again, not much flavor there, except for what the clams themselves provided. But the quantity of clams they did provide was adequate. The ambiance is what you would expect, not much to say there, it's a place near the water that's for a casual dining experience. I will say the staff were all friendly, nice, and accommodating. You buy from the counter, pickup at another area, and bring the food back to your table. I did have several interactions with staff and they were all positive. In summary, I will not return as I found the food bland and maybe that would be okay if the seafood itself was a 10 out of 10, but I have trouble with the 80+ tab with the taste experience we received. I much prefer some other places not far from this spot, but since they were already closed for the season, I figured I would try out this spot, and I did get a taste of their experience. read more

I recently had a visit to the Clam Box in Quincy, and the experience was mediocre at best. Seems like it could be a nice place for a quick seafood bite, but I'd recommend going elsewhere. The burgers are good, and the clam strips were okay at best. The servers weren't the nicest; now I'd understand if it was busy and trying to get people moving, but it was practically empty. Other than the small seating area, and relatively disrespectful servers, it was tolerable if not worse at most. read more

From start to finish the entire experience was flawless. I was greeted as soon as I entered the building by not one, but three, eager to serve employees. A large copy of the menu took up a good portion of the wall and made it easy to decide what I wanted before I even stepped in line. As this was my first visit to the East Coast I wanted to try something I couldn't easily get back home. I opted for the seafood platter which came with a serving of "whole belly clams". I had no idea what that meant and when I asked for an explanation the kid behind the counter lit up. He explained the dish and you could tell he was eager for someone else to try what he considered was one of the best items on the menu. The kids had chicken nuggets and fish and chips, pretty much the standard for those two bozos. The plates arrived within a few minutes and the portion size alone took impressed me. The platter was loaded down with a variety of seafood standards: butterflied jumbo shrimp, clams, hand battered onion rings, scallops, a generously sized piece of fish, and a scoop of homemade slaw. After taking in how delicious it all looked I started to eat. Each bite was better than the last. I try to avoid fried foods but in this case I couldn't resist. Everything tasted so fresh and distinct. Definitely not the frozen shrimp and bottom feeding catfish I'm used to eating back home. Both of the kids enjoyed their meals too, my son noting "this is like McDonald's, only way better!" Well worth the price, this was the first time in a long time I couldn't finish my meal and had to get a to-go box for the remaining oysters and onion rings. I wanted to indulge in a genuine, no frills, plate of Massachusetts sea fare and in this case my Google results did not disappoint. I'm here for another week and can guarantee I'll be returning to The Clam Box. Thanks, fellas, for a wicked good, authentic East Coast dining experience I won't soon forget. read more

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The clam box in my opinion should be a local monument. It is open seasonally, but it is worth going to everything is super fresh and worth waiting in line for they changed their oil throughout the day so there is a time where they stop serving food to change the oil, but it is well worth it. I recommend the fried oysters or Both the cold and warm lobster roll. read more

Quantity and quality of food is not worth the prices think they are hiring cooks with no experience

The fried clam strips were delicious and crunchy, during my first time there. A great go to dish to snack on.

New ownership alert. Fries are now frozen. The batter was a bit thicker with a slightly different taste. It was early in the season and I was lent impressed. read more

The Clam Box - 2 way plate with fish and clam strips and a cheeseburger plate - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Love the music they are playing here. I wasn't sure what to order so I chose the seafood platter. A little bit of everything. Scallops, shrimp, fish, clams, fries and coleslaw. Healthy portion where 2-3 people can have a few pieces of each seafood. Workers were energetic and friendly. Food had a fresh taste and crispy crust. Good break along the beach walkway. read more

The Clam Box - The front sign - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Should have listened to the other reviewers and avoided this place. Got a whole belly clam plate and a broiled shrimp plate. Both were flavorless. Portions were small, and the price was too high. Service was okay. Would not recommend, and will not be returning. read more

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Seafood in Boston is all about the same price. This is a great location across the street from the beach. We sat outside and enjoyed the breeze and sun. You get lots of food! Everything was cooked well. Would come back again. read more

The Clam Box - Fried Whole Clam and calamari. - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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This place is a must try, Not an everyday spot to go to unfortunately because of the prices, but nonetheless Food was amazing. I had the Clam Bellies. read more

Ate at the clam box today . I know new owners took over a couple years ago . This was the worst meal I ever had there. I got the Sea food platter. the plastic fork almost broke when trying to pick up the clams. Way over cooked. The shrimp was all undercooked cold and mushy. The slaw had no taste. i will be going to Tony's , down the street for now on. read more

Went here many years ago and the food was great. That has changed Had the full belly clams - Unlike years ago these clams were smaller and less juicy then before and overcooked - The onion rings and french fries were good Will try another place next time we come to the area ! read more

The clam box has new owners and the quality and taste of the food has changed. Not for the good. From now on, going to Tony's. It's ruined now. When you take ownership of a legendary business you keep the love in the food. Not just reap the benefits of the revenue. Nice way to ruin a legendary place. Overcooked food. Small portions. Zero flavor. Crab rolls, zero crab and all dough and breadcrumbs! . Burnt cooked and overcooked. Very skimpy on the seafood platter. No smelts. Very little fish fillets, overcooked scallops, minimal clam bellies, overcooked shrimp, etc. Unbelievable. The phantom gormet would be appalled. I can easily see them hemorraging money. Easy. It's really an insult to its legacy! They need to change owners, sell or CLOSE!!!! read more

AMAZING FOOD & SERVICE. They even let me use their phone charged! Quick & delicious! I recommend giving the lobster roll and buffalo chicken sandwich a try! Even my vegetarian friends loved it! Great ambiance! read more

The Clam Box - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Thank you for letting people use your bathroom! One of the few places to pee at this beach.

I'm glad I went to this place, otherwise, I will never know how tasty the clams are. I went with my Mother and Aunt a while back. It was a long line to get the order and it's worth the wait. The service is fast-paced and the staff gave the customers a good warm welcome despite the busy day. I do love the view of the beach and the ocean. A great way to enjoy the view in warm weather! The food is very fresh and delicious, I'm not going to lie! I would prefer Clam Box on any given day! With a nice ambiance with seafood, this place disappoints me. I will recommend someone who is a fan of seafood! read more

Clam Box. Wallaston Beach, Quincy, MA. e.1968. Pictures self-explanatory. We got the plattah and the chowdah. Fried stuff especially good, chowdah is a bit rich and not quite briny and clammy enough but still pretty good. Can't beat the view. read more

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Food is delicious and very fresh. The place is very clean and the service is much better than it was read more

The Clam Box - Delicious and very fresh - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

I just got a clam plate that cost $37.00 and I swear I only had about 8-10 clams!! They are super cheap with portion size. Smh! Ridiculous

This place NEVER DISAPPOINTS! I've been going here since a kid. I moved to Atlanta and I still come up to visit to go to Walston beach for this! However the clam bellies have gotten smaller, but the still have great taste. The SCALLOPS ARE HUGE and juicy! We literally have gotten the same thing for like 10 years straight. But I do want to try their other food like a cheesesteak or something very soon. I just can't get off those scallops. But I love the place it's very homie the vibe feels family oriented and the have REALLY great beer. I'm an IPA girl so they have some nice selections and the staff is soooooo sweet. read more

The Clam Box - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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