I had been to the Laughing Clam before and wanted to go back. It was just as good as I remembered. We went for lunch, and I was immediately reminded of how much I like the restaurant's atmosphere. The exposed brick walls and old wooden bar give it the feel of a neighborhood tavern with plenty of character. I read on the menu that the building dates to 1894 and originally housed a cigar store where cigars were manufactured. Our server was personable and fun. I always enjoy trying a new beer, and after I told her what I liked and didn't like, she recommended one that was perfect for me. As on our previous visit, we had a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded good. We finally settled on sharing several things, including the clam chowder, fish and chips and a Cajun catfish sandwich. The clam chowder was delicious. The coating on the fish was remarkably crunchy while the fish inside remained moist and tender. The Cajun catfish sandwich was also perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, with just the right amount of heat. The Laughing Clam was every bit as good as I remembered. I will be back! read more

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We were excited to try due to the great reviews. It was very busy the staff was very busy and not standing around. But they didn't even say hey be with you until at least 15 minutes. Wait for drink wasn't bad for as busy as they were. Ordering food and receiving food took a bit. Again very busy. The chowder was very tasty. Could have been a little warmer. The stuffed mushrooms were not what I thought. I didn't realize they were breaded heavily and deep fried. Then they pile a little bit of seafood then Swiss cheese. The grease from them frying then they sat in the grease made everything mushy. Barely any seafood and they were not fresh it was frozen bagged mushrooms. The clam strips were also frozen bagged. Not fresh. Hardly any taste. The ladies that served us were super friendly and nice. And my cocktail was a nice proper cocktail. I didn't realize really like the service and the ambiance. Very friendly spot even from locals. read more

The fish and chips were horrible. They weren't seasoned tasted bland. I would never buy those ever again horrible.

We LOVED the food here so much that we've considered making the trip (several hours) just to eat here ever since. Needless to say, our meal was so delicious and filling - easily the best seafood we've eaten in the area, and some of the best food we've eaten in Southern Oregon. The clam chowder, steamer clams, crab and artichoke alfredo, and seafood mama (crab, shrimp, scallops, parmesan cream sauce over fettuccine) were incredible. The wait staff was friendly and helped us out with our menu selections. It turns out that you can get both the fresh baked sourdough and ale bread with your meal, and each compliment the food wonderfully. The restaurant itself had a wonderful, lively pub feel to it. As aforementioned, we loved The Laughing Clam and will return at our first opportunity. read more

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Found this place on Yelp, and wasn't expecting to order from the Happy hour menu, but so glad we did! Service was fast and friendly, food was hot and delicious. Love the brick walls and the beer taps on the wall are so fun and creative. We were visiting Oregon, but we'll definitely be back! Good job Clara read more

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This place smelled amazing when I walked by so I grabbed dinner here the last night of my vacation. The staff was friendly and told me to sit where I liked. I really appreciate it when places offer fancy non-alcoholic drinks. A+ presentation for the Cherry Blossom! Their soup, salad and ale bread entree was very good, and I was surprised by how much I liked the bread. The clam strips were just okay, served with a ton of sauce. read more

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Great food, Great staff Good location Good happy hour specials on drinks and food Would eat here again read more

Been here a couple times already and it's consistantly good. I like that their happy hour goes till 6.

I am commenting for one reason alone- the fish and chips! They are outstanding! We've been around to many seafood places, this beats them all. read more

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

The Laughing Clam - This is the half order of the fish and chips. It was super yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

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. read more

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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 read more

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We had a lovely meal there tonight. Happened to be there during happy hour and enjoyed some items from the happy hour menu. Also ordered from regular menu and finished sharing a slice of chocolate torte. Plenty big enough for two. Great service and bar atmosphere. read more

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. read more

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

The Laughing Clam - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

This is bar style food. If you're looking for gourmet, you're going to be disappointed. However, this is GOOD bar food and we liked what we ordered. We've been here twice and will go back when we're in the mood for this type of food - it's a nice place to sit and eat and talk. read more

This place needs more employees. On a Friday night, they had only one server and one bartender, plus people in the kitchen. Place was very busy and we had to wait for a table. They cleared a place for us outside, but it was still messy from the prior customers. Food OK, nothing to brag about. Chowder was good. Onion rings a bit greasy. Some cavemen made their appearance as we sat outside. read more

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. read more

The Laughing Clam - Shrimp po boy, ale bread and fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

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 read more

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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! read more

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

The Laughing Clam - That's the ribeye steak, medium rare with mushrooms and onions and OMG seared perfect! Ginger cole slaw and a cup of clam chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

We love the clam chowder and shrimp,but we we're in there about a week ago, and the music from that kitchen is so loud we could hardly talk to each other. read more

Great service. Yummy clams. Great for casual dining and friendly environment. Food is consistently good. Fun to sit outside on the street if you enjoy people watching when the weather permits read more

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.

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! read more

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Laughing clam is amazing. There's steamers are so good. I love their seafood mama. My husband loves their fish and chips. Also clam chowder are you kidding me is so good Thank you laughing clam. read more

Pretty busy day when we arrived, but were seated right away. Service was TERRIFFIC! Food was good and tasty as were the drinks. Surprisingly the noise level was not too bad considering there were at least 30 customers and about 6 children. I would recommend Laughing Clam to friends and family. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed the clam chowder and fried oysters (served with cocktail sauce and never did get my tartar sauce). It was very busy on a Wednesday at lunch making it rather loud in there. Would definitely return to try something else. read more

The servers were friendly and nice. I was a bit disappointed with the seafood mama because I heard it was popular and recommended but it felt like there was less scallops, crab in the dish and the dish looked kinda small. The Oregon Mule was good though read more

We had great fish tacos! I'd call the business a tavern or pub. The wait staff were a lot of fun. read more

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

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

Chowder very good. Ribeye cooked nicely and reasonably priced. Service remarkable. Ambiance of bar and grill, not fancy, but certainly not grungy read more

In the heart of Grants Pass, Oregon, The Laughing Clam is a great spot for anyone who appreciates a classic Pacific Northwest eatery and alehouse. The Laughing Clam hits the mark with an authentic small-town tavern vibe. The wooden interiors and warm, casual ambiance is good for a laid-back, enjoyable experience. If you love a good beer, The Laughing Clam is solid and always has a diverse selection of beers on tap. The rotating beer selection ensures there's always something new to try. While their fish and chips or the oyster poor boy's are a solid choice, it's The Seafood Mama that is the highlight. This dish of carby goodness is great for any seafood lover's - a generous serving of crab, shrimp, and scallops, all swimming in a rich parmesan cream sauce and served over perfectly cooked fettuccine. read more

Food wasn't bad, BLCA was nice, skip the fish taco. My friend said her clam chowder was not watery so it passed her test. Drinks eh, I don't think any of the tables drinks were made correctly. Service less than desirable. Cute little place in GP that we really wanted to like. Both times I've been in the service was unexpected. read more

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This was a fantastic find. The bar screams historic grace of days gone by. The fish and chips was well done and not overly greasy. The coating was crispy but needed seasoning. No leftovers. My friend got the seafood mama. The scallops were seared perfectly. Indoor and outdoor seating is great for sunny days. Indoor seating is limited so there could be a wait. I highly recommend this place. read more

It is sad to say I expected much better fish from a place called the laughing clam. It was tasteless and there was more batter than fish. The fish tacos were terrible uncooked tortillas. So disappointed . read more

I am not a super fan of writing a review after only one visit. But I am acting contrary to my instincts, and going to describe my sole experience at this Grants Pass restaurant. It has a classy wooden bar look, and feels quite homy, especially if you are sitting at the bar. Which, by the way, has a full selection of beer, wine, and spirits. They are well known for their clam strips, which I tried to order. Unfortunately, they are having supply issues, and are not offering them until these issues are resolved. I appreciate a restaurant not wanting to offer an inferior product. I ordered the oyster Po' Boy sandwich, and was very pleased with this meal. The oysters were fresh well cooked, and the ginger coleslaw on the side was a nice addition. The service was friendly and efficient, and I definitely look forward to coming back when I am in Grants Pass. read more

I love this place so much. I feel like they may have had a dry spell but the service is great and the food is better than expected. Great location in downtown. Fresh and thought out menus. I don't leave reviews often but I highly recommend. read more

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Needed a quick bite while in grants pass. Place was packed with a 30 minute wait but got a quick seat. Staff super friend and had high hopes seeing other reviews. Food was meh. Had the fish taco and fish and chips. Fish was light and crispy but unfortunately pretty flavorless read more

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