22 Cleveland Clambakes You Won't Want to Miss This Fall

Outside of New England, no region loves clambakes more than Northeast Ohio. And with the turning of the leaves, that means clambake season has arrived ... on our northern shores. Here are 20 Cleveland area clambakes you should hit up before the season quickly leaves us behind.

Although it may seem strange, outside of New England, no region loves clambakes more than Northeast Ohio. And with the turning of the leaves, that means clambake season has arrived ... on our northern shores. Here are 20 Cleveland area clambakes you should hit up before the 2019 fall season quickly leaves us behind.

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 Merwin’s Wharf
Where: 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland
When: Oct. 4 - 26, from 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturdays and 3 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sundays
Menu: Clambakes are available for $25 and lobsterbakes for $35. Clambakes include: one dozen steamed clams, half a grilled organic chicken, Ohio sweet corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. 
Lobsterbakes feature one and a half  pounds of Maine lobster, Ohio sweet corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and a cup of Manhattan clam chowder.  À la carte options include a dozen steamed clams for $13 and a dozen clams added to any dinner entrée or lobsterbake for only $7.
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Merwin’s Wharf


Where: 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland
When: Oct. 4 - 26, from 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturdays and 3 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sundays
Menu: Clambakes are available for $25 and lobsterbakes for $35. Clambakes include: one dozen steamed clams, half a grilled organic chicken, Ohio sweet corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. Lobsterbakes feature one and a half pounds of Maine lobster, Ohio sweet corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. À la carte options include a dozen steamed clams for $13 and a dozen clams added to any dinner entrée or lobsterbake for only $7.

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 Fisher’s American Tavern
Where: 28020 Miles Rd., Solon
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October. 
Menu: The clambake includes a dozen clams, a half roasted chicken, corn on the cob, sweet or baked potato, clam broth, New England clam chowder, and a roll with cinnamon butter for $29.95. (Extra dozen for $12) They also have a New York strip steak bake for $35.95 and a clamless chicken bake for $19.95.
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Fisher’s American Tavern


Where: 28020 Miles Rd., Solon
When: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October.
Menu: The clambake includes a dozen clams, a half roasted chicken, corn on the cob, sweet or baked potato, clam broth, New England clam chowder, and a roll with cinnamon butter for $29.95. (Extra dozen for $12) They also have a New York strip steak bake for $35.95 and a clamless chicken bake for $19.95.

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 Forest City Brewery
Where: 2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-7 p.m.
Menu: 40 gets you one dozen Middleneck Clams, half of a smoked chicken, sweet potato, corn and butter and a roll. The special drinks are one Forest City Beer and one specialty Till Vodka cocktail. Extras: 1 dozen clams - $9, half a  smoked chicken costs you $9, and a one and a quarter pound lobster is $20. 
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Forest City Brewery


Where: 2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-7 p.m.
Menu: 40 gets you one dozen Middleneck Clams, half of a smoked chicken, sweet potato, corn and butter and a roll. The special drinks are one Forest City Beer and one specialty Till Vodka cocktail. Extras: 1 dozen clams - $9, half a smoked chicken costs you $9, and a one and a quarter pound lobster is $20.
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 Don’s Lighthouse Grille
Where: 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland
When: Through Oct. 26, after 5 p.m. 
Menu: 1 1/4 pound Maine lobster, eight middleneck clams, red skin potatoes and corn on the cob for $42.90
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Don’s Lighthouse Grille


Where: 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland
When: Through Oct. 26, after 5 p.m.
Menu: 1 1/4 pound Maine lobster, eight middleneck clams, red skin potatoes and corn on the cob for $42.90

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 Bruno’s Ristorante
Where: 2644 W. 41st St., Cleveland
When: Every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26, after 4 p.m. 
Menu: Four courses, starting with homemade clam chowder, then one dozen middleneck clams, the choice of a cornish hen for $29 or beef filet for $37, sweet corn on the cob, sweet potato bake, homemade white clam pasta, and Chef Bruno’s choice of dessert.
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Bruno’s Ristorante


Where: 2644 W. 41st St., Cleveland
When: Every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26, after 4 p.m.
Menu: Four courses, starting with homemade clam chowder, then one dozen middleneck clams, the choice of a cornish hen for $29 or beef filet for $37, sweet corn on the cob, sweet potato bake, homemade white clam pasta, and Chef Bruno’s choice of dessert.

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 Broadview Heights Firefighter’s Clam Bake
Where: 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview
When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., dancing until midnight
Menu: One dozen clams, clam chowder, corn on the cob, sweet potato, cole slaw, a roll and pop, with chicken for $35 and with steak for $42. Free hot dogs and Gionino’s pizza for children. $10 for a dozen extra clams.
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Broadview Heights Firefighter’s Clam Bake


Where: 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview
When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., dancing until midnight
Menu: One dozen clams, clam chowder, corn on the cob, sweet potato, cole slaw, a roll and pop, with chicken for $35 and with steak for $42. Free hot dogs and Gionino’s pizza for children. $10 for a dozen extra clams.

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 Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
Where: 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg
When: Every Sunday from Sept. 29-Nov. 17, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Menu: For $32, guests receive endless clam chowder with bacon and corn, field green salad, one dozen clams, lemon-thyme roasted chicken, garlic green beans, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, and corn on the cob. Upgrades to sirloin steak, children’s prices, and desserts are also available. Reservations required 
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Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern


Where: 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg
When: Every Sunday from Sept. 29-Nov. 17, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Menu: For $32, guests receive endless clam chowder with bacon and corn, field green salad, one dozen clams, lemon-thyme roasted chicken, garlic green beans, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, and corn on the cob. Upgrades to sirloin steak, children’s prices, and desserts are also available. Reservations required

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 Sachsenheim Hall, CPUSA of Ohio Centennial Clambake Celebration
Where: 7001 Denison Ave., Cleveland
When: Sun, Sept 29, 3 p.m.-6p.m.
Menu: Clam bake is $25 per person. 
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Sachsenheim Hall, CPUSA of Ohio Centennial Clambake Celebration


Where: 7001 Denison Ave., Cleveland
When: Sun, Sept 29, 3 p.m.-6p.m.
Menu: Clam bake is $25 per person.

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 Seven Seas Seafoods, Inc. for a DIY clambake
Where: 15725 Lorain Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sundays. 
Menu: $19.75 per bake, $8.25 per extra dozen clams. All clambakes include: one dozen clams, washed and bagged, sweet potato, 1/2 of a 3 lb chicken, ear of corn, dinner roll, paper products (hot cup, butter cups, clam bowls, paper plates, and silverware), butter, and celery (used for flavoring). All bakes are packed in a returnable pot/steamer.
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Seven Seas Seafoods, Inc. for a DIY clambake


Where: 15725 Lorain Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Menu: $19.75 per bake, $8.25 per extra dozen clams. All clambakes include: one dozen clams, washed and bagged, sweet potato, 1/2 of a 3 lb chicken, ear of corn, dinner roll, paper products (hot cup, butter cups, clam bowls, paper plates, and silverware), butter, and celery (used for flavoring). All bakes are packed in a returnable pot/steamer.
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 Grumpy’s Cafe
Where: 2621 W. 14th St.
When: Fridays 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturdays 4 p.m.-10 p.m. in October
Menu: One dozen fresh steamed middleneck clams, mesquite baked half chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, southwest corn, soup or side salad & homemade bread for $26. $10 for one dozen extra clams.
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Grumpy’s Cafe


Where: 2621 W. 14th St.
When: Fridays 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturdays 4 p.m.-10 p.m. in October
Menu: One dozen fresh steamed middleneck clams, mesquite baked half chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, southwest corn, soup or side salad & homemade bread for $26. $10 for one dozen extra clams.

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