In my food aka only POV, one of the best things about summer is seafood. As New Englanders, we are lucky to have access to some of the freshest seafood in the country. As much as I love the stuff, I really don't go out of my way to eat it that much. However, my dad had mentioned that the Clam Box in Ipswich was known for the best seafood around, so this was a necessary trip to make!
The Clam Box of Ipswich has been serving customers for 60 years and has been recognized nationally by Food Network, Chronicle, U.S Airways and Yankee Gourmet for its fried clams and clam chowder. They are known for having a line out the door, and last Saturday, they did not disappoint!
We waited for 25-30 outside the tiny restaurant. We ordered a clam roll, and clam plate with french fries and onion rings at the single counter window. After waiting for about 15 minutes, our number was called and we ventured outside to grab a table! They also have a small dining room with indoor seating, but it was such a nice day, we wanted to take advantage.
As you can see, the clam plate was enormous. The clams were lightly fried, and tender. I hate it when fried clams crunch and chewy, taking away from the flavor of the seafood. These were literally fried perfectly. The fries and O-Rings were pretty standard, but also delish. These were by far the BEST clams I have ever had. You can tell they have been doing this for a very long time and have the freshest ingredients they can get their hands on! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves seafood and isn't afraid of waiting in line for a heavenly feast!
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