Fresh New England Seafood in Norwich, CT

chirp

I've had a really tough week, and my boyfriend treated me to some clam strips, onion rings, clam chowder, and crab cake bites tonight. We just moved to the area, and him to the state, so he's been really excited to try out the local shack. I grew up on this food and definitely have to say it's some of the best I've ... had. The clam chowder is thick and unbroken and loaded with goodies, the onion rings are perfectly fried, and the crab cake bites are awesome and well seasoned. The star of the show is the clams, though. Crispy on the outside and SO tender on the inside. I think my world might have just changed... I didn't know clam strips could be cooked like that, and I say this as someone who loves the usual chewy texture haha. Seriously blown away by how tender these are. Shout out to the woman I saw in the back, she knows what she's doing. Big thanks to whoever was manning the counter, too. I was busy crying in the car while the BF ordered, and she brought it out to our vehicle for us. It was very kind of her :-) Psyched to live so close and definitely plan on coming back to eat at the tables instead of my bedroom floor, haha. Will have to bring the rest of the family. Read More

Donna Dairocas

Lobster 🦞 roll absolutely delicious! It was warm and buttery and filled with lots of lobster on a medium roll. Thankfully not another "lobster roll" on a hotdog bun. Definitely recommend to anyone stopping by in the area for Foxwoods or Mohegan. This tastes way better than what they serve at the casino and at a ... reasonable price. The seafood platter and hush puppies were great. Fish was so light, compared to other places that over batter. I saw a few reviews bashing the coleslaw, but it was great. I prefer the healthier, vinegar based slaw, found at most bbq places. We hope to try their lobster bisque and clam chowder next season! Read More

Serina Gradwell

The food was fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful. Food came out hot and quick. They had tables under a tent or picnic tables facing the road. It was not too bad. It’s a quick place to grab some good food and leave. Which is what we did. Well worth it.

D M

First time here and in CT all together. The guy was very welcoming. Let me try the lobster bisque which was excellent but too hot outside for soup at that moment. Hand delivered to my car with a smile. Brought back to the hotel and each pick was great! Shrimp and crab tacos were good. Hush puppies were probably my ... favorite. Read More

Kevin Winakor

Stopped in for an early dinner on a Saturday evening and had a great meal. I had the shrimp platter special with beer battered onion rings, hush puppies & cole slaw. The bride had the calamari platter with onion rings and cole slaw. Everything was hot, fresh & delicious. The owner came out to deliver the food & ... we had a great chat. We highly recommend Johnny's Clam Shack. We were even offered a sampler cup of their chowder & lobster bisque. Not many restaurants do that. We will be back again. Excellent experience all the way around. Read More

Steve Lavin

Delicious and fresh lobster roll, generous portions with melted butter and lightly toasted bun - perfectly prepared. Clam chowder was creamy, hearty, with big clam pieces. Personable and friendly owner.