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    The Laughing Clam

    3.9 (328 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Sandwiches, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    THE LAUGHING CLAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The bar
    James G.

    We came across this place while walking around the historic area of Grant's Pass. The place had a warm pub vibe with a nice wooden bar, and a fireplace in the back. It was a hot day, so we decided to have our lunch while sitting inside as opposed to out front. Our server was very pleasant. He seemed to anticipate when we needed refills and asked us before we asked him. I had a blue cheeseburger, and my partner had a bowl of clam chowder and fish and chips. Everything was very good.

    This is the half order of the fish and chips. It was super yummy!
    Heidi H.

    Great fish and chips. Easy to get to, and then walk the quaint downtown area of Grants Pass

    Crab cakes
    Sara B.

    We've been to the Clam a few times for drinks but we finally got to enjoy quiet a selection of the menu. We absolutely had a little bit of everything from soups, salads, appetizers and entrees. It was all well made and delicious. Only got pictures of a few items we had. The seasonal fried asparagus is delicious. The onion rings beer battered and perfect. I didn't sample the clam chowder or calamari but it was all wolfed down so I'm assuming it was good. The club was hugely stacked. The pesto burger was well cooked and a delicious pesto sauce hidden under the cheese. The cosmic cajun is seriously NO JOKE SPICY. Couldn't eat but half but it was tasty. The crab/lobster cakes were probably my favorite thing, absolutely delectable and cooked perfectly. Didn't need the sauce provided but it did give a nice change of flavors. Will say that their chicken wings needed more time in the fryer to crisp up the skin more. The Buffalo sauce was tasty.

    Crab cakes
    Haley H.

    Highly recommend the clam chowder and/or crab cakes! We also got the fish and chips which was alright. Overall great experience and food.

    Ray F.

    Stopped in recently while in town, the place was packed and since I was solo I was able to grab a seat at the bar, which was a great call. A long shotgun interior, there wasn't and empty table and folks were waiting. My bartenders servers were all kind and professional and in spite of the business and crowd made sure I wasn't forgotten. Which sometimes sitting at the bar happens. Starters was the stuffed mushrooms with lobster and shrimp. This is a great appetizer and could be a stand alone meal, as well easily shared with others. After giving the menu a good peruse, the Seafood combo with shrimp and calamari was my choice, it proved to be a good one as well. Plenty of golden brown shrimp and a nice portion of lightly fried calamari, showing the skill of the kitchen. Dipping sauces and fresh slaw with fries. A nice basket of seafood. Well prepared, flavorful and nicely seasoned. 4 Stars A solid choice for a good meal, worth a visit and wait if you have to. I will return when in town next. 00942

    Gloria L.

    The Laughing Clam is a great place. They had only two things that really sound good. The place has a great brick wall and an old wooden carved bar. The menu is pretty good. The clam chowder and steamed clam appetizer and their sourdough bread. Both of the meals were outstanding but even the steamed clam appetizer should come with toasted bread because it would be a crime to not have bread to go with the broth. This should be added! I definitely recommend and would come back just for those two meals. Parking is a problem...it is on the street or in the lot across the street. Maybe locals have a secret spot.

    Shrimp po boy, ale bread and fish and chips
    Bill M.

    Totally enjoyed our meal here. Sat outside, had a huckleberry cider, shrimp po boy , fish and chips and the ale bread. Everything was tasty, with good sized portions. The ale bread was particularly good, unexpectedly but not over sweet. The service was very nice and friendly, the food came out very quickly. A great stop on our way through town.

    Blue bird chicken sandwich
    Laurie S.

    We came for lunch after a doctor appointment and expected an average pub food experience . How delightful to enjoy the freshest halibut fish and chips and a blue bird chicken sandwich. Cup of chowder was yummy, and sweet potato fries hot and crisp. Great service by Chase

    Excellent Clam Chowder... next time a bowl!
    Bill R.

    Atmosphere... Family friendly and nice background music! Noise level as expected at a restaurant bar scene. Service... Excellent! No complaints... Great suggestions... great drink service... kind and attentive! Recommend Carrie... real good balance of suggestions and service! Food... Look at my pics... went with Fish and chips, clam chowder... Excellent beer-battered cod with a secret sauce for the chips! BOTTOM LINE... I'll be back!

    That's the ribeye steak, medium rare with mushrooms and onions and OMG seared perfect! Ginger cole slaw and a cup of clam chowder.
    Susan M.

    Great food , great service . Steak was cooked perfectly med rare. I had a oyster shooter and clam chowder . The bomb! Sincerely , great place

    Italian soda
    Nelly K.

    Review is long overdue. This place came highly recommended by a few locals and my teammate. Phenomenal food and atmosphere! Love the brick lined interior and the waiters are super friendly. My teammate's cousin owns the place and she wasn't kidding when she said this is the best place in town. I decided to go out of my comfort zone and ordered the jambalaya and an Italian soda. Boy, was I glad I did. It came served in a sourdough bowl. Wish more places did this. Once you have eaten the jambalaya, you get to eat the spice soaked sourdough bowl. I also fell in love with their beer bread, it was pure slices of heaven. Will be back soon!

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    4 months ago

    Food really good! Service needs work. Food takes awhile, but not too long. Very clean, if you're in a rush, you might want to pass.

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    Service was okay. Came from out of state and was treated like a weirdo. Food was mid. The place was nice but wayyyyy to over priced

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    Great fried seafood food. Great service. Good vibe. There's a full bar and draft beer.

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    Great service, fantastic food, and very nice casual ambiance. If I lived nearby I would be a regular customer!

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    What restaurants with river view are located in grants pass?

    Taprock NW and River's Edge. Personally I have not felt either one's food was worth the price. Taprock does have a decent happy hour.

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    The Haul - Chicken sandwich

    The Haul

    4.0(520 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Picked this spot for lunch after a long morning hiking and exploring. I always love an order at the…read morecounter and pay before sitting style of dining. The cashier was nice and had good energy. I ordered a burger and my husband got the spicy chicken sandwich. The burger was pretty good, just a standard smash patty with a potato bun. The fries were pretty good as well. I will say the house made ranch was a little bland. The chicken sandwich was good as well. Nice crisp to the patty and good spice.

    What a great spot in downtown. It's a casual order-at-the-counter kind of place with good seating…read moreand great service. There's a cool wood-fired oven for pizza, which was a fun process to watch. I ordered the patty melt, which is something I never order, but I was in a rush to decide & did one of those, "I'll have what he's having" things when my husband ordered his patty melt. We're big seltzer water people, so when we went to order a seltzer and the lady told us it was free and self-serve, I was elated. The food didn't take very long & it was tasty looking! The sandwich was cut in half with smashed burger meat overflowing past the bread. It was glorious. The part of the plate that wasn't dominated by melty goodness was filled with with well-seasoned and crisp homemade fries. I could smell how delicious everything was the moment the moment the plate was set down in front of me. Flavor & texture of all the things exceeded expectations. The patty melt had layers of crispy fried onions that made for a lovely and tasty first-bite surprise, & continued to bring joy with each subsequent bite. Every there was incredibly nice and friendly. Dining there was so easy and lovely. Would love to come back the next time we pass through!

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    The Sound Lounge - Fish and Chips. Hard Cider

    The Sound Lounge

    3.8(16 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    It's nice to find a place that has actual bands instead of DJs that just play electronic or hip hop…read moremusic. I've seen a lot of really great bands here. If you go outside in the back there's another room with 2 pinball machines ( yay!) , darts and pool tables. Oh and a jukebox. In the main area they also have a gambling machine room which I've never been in. They don't just feature bands, they also have a stand up comedy nights & burlesque shows . The only thing they could improve is the presentation of alcoholic drinks. Get some proper martini glasses . I don't want my dirty vodka martini in a plastic cup or wrong glass. It messes with my costuming, lol! The last time I went my brother and I saw the Reverberators. They were fantastic. I had a draft cider which wasn't super sweet, thank you. And the fish & chips. The fish and chips were very good!

    Stopped in Grants Pass to visit an old friend who helped build this place…read more Fantastic venue! I've been to lots and lots of live music establishments over the years. The Sound Lounge is something very special. We saw Supersuckers on a Tuesday night and it was amazing. I've seen sold out shows in LA on a Friday night with less energy than this place had. The sound is amazing. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. I know, I'm really overusing the word amazing..... If your in town you must stop by. Even if it's just to check out the rock concert poster collection or play pool. Don't skip it, go there.

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