One of fall's special treats in Northeast Ohio is the proliferation of clambakes -- at restaurants, at special events, and at friends homes. Find out more about this Cleveland autumn tradition. (updated for 2007; more events will be added as information becomes available.)
Clambakes at Food Stores:
- Brennan's Catering - 13000 Triskett Rd., Cleveland - 216 251-2131; Ready to serve clambake includes little neck clams, baked chicken, choice of potatoes, corn on the cob, choice of salad, rolls and butter, clam broth, and place setting; $22 per person.
- Euclid Fish - 7839 Enterprise Dr., Mentor - 440 951-6448; offers a variety of clambake specials as well as recipes and fun facts on their website. You can even shop online.
- State Fish - 1600 Merwin Ave., in the Flats, 216 696-0080; sells a variety of seafood, including clambake packages. The clambake packages include clams, corn, chicken, sweet potato, and a rool and butter -- all ready to cook and eat for $14.95 per person.
- Hall's Quality Meat Market - 27040 Cook Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440 235-3262; sells a complete clambake with clams, chicken, rolls, butter, and yams for $13.95.
- Sussex Seafood and Grille - 29280 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe; 440 943-2002
- Lobster Bros Seafood - 26055 Detroit Rd., Westlake; 440 835-0013
Clambakes at Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Restaurants:
- Fridays - September 15 through October 27 - Hoggy's - 5975 Canal Rd in Valley View and 24 Main St. at Crocker Park; Clambake dinner includes clams, chicken, clam chowder, sweet potato, and corn on the cob.
- September/October - Don's Lighthouse - 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland; 216 961-7000; "Taste of New England" dinner, including lobster, clams, corn, and fingerling potatoes. $10 discount on Sundays and Thursdays.
- September 15 - October 29 - Pickle Bill's - Grand River; 440 352-6343; Lobsterbake $32.95 (2006 pricing); Clambake $22.95 (2006 pricing); both include clam chowder, clams, mashed sweet potatoes, corn, and melon.
- September 15 through October 31 - Tick-Tock Tavern - 11526 Clifton Blvd., 216 631-6111; clambake includes chicken, clams, mussels, corn, chowser, sweet potato, and coleslaw or salad; $15.95 (2006 pricing); substitute rib or steak for chicken for $18.95 (2006 pricing); substitute crab legs or scampi for $19.95 (2006 pricing).
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (after 5pm) through October 31 - Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub - 5005 Rockside Rd., Independence (216 525-0770) and 8870 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg (330 405-3663); $18.99 includes 1/2 chicken, clams, corn on the cob, sweet potato, and broth.
- Through December 3 - Salmon Dave's - 19001 Lake Rd., Rocky River; 440 331-2739; Maine lobster bake
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September - Michael's - 19797 Detroit Rd., Rocky River; 440 356-1233; with roast chicken $17.99, with steak $21.99, with ribs $19.99; all include clams, clam broth, clam chowder, sweet corn, yams and a salad bar.
- September 28 and 29 - 100th Bomb Group Restaurant - 20920 Brookpark Rd.; 216 267-1010; dinner includes clam chowder, salad, clams, mussels, chicken, yam, and corn; $31.95 per person (2006 pricing); Lobster or crab legs avl. for extra $15
- September 7 and 14 - Chalet Debonne[/link] - Madison Ohio; Steak of Clam Bake, includes clams or steak, 1/2 chicken, clam chowder, sweet potatoes, red skins, salads, and corn; $24.95 per person; call 440 466-3485 for reservations at least 5 days in advance; 6pm - 730p0m
- September 21 - September 23 - Winking Lizard Canton, Peninsula, Macedonia, and Avon - Clambake Weekend
Northeast Ohio Clambake Events:
- September 23 - Great Western Reserve Clambake - Lake County History Center, 8610 Mentor Rd., Kirtland Hills; Traditional clambake in a wooded setting; 1pm - 5pm; bake served 1pm - 3pm; admission $30, kids meals $3; call 440 255-8979 for reservations and information.
- September 15 - Clambake to Benefit Baycrafter's Art Studio - Baycrafter's, 28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village; call 440 871-6543 for details and reservations.
- October 13 - Sokolowski's University Inn - 1201 University Rd., Cleveland (Tremont); 216 771-9236
- October 19 - Baricelli Inn - Cornell Rd., Little Italy; 630pm; $75 pp, includes clams, live Maine Lobster or Kobe strip, side dishes, dessert, and tasty surprises; call 216 791-6500 for reservations.
- October 21 - Dunham Tavern - 6709 Euclid Ave.; Fall Tavern Clam Bake, includes New England clam chowder, steamed middle neck clams, grilled barbecue chicken, Ohio sweet corn, sweet potato "hash" and baked warm apple cobbler; 5pm; call 216 431-1060 for information and reservations.
Making Your Own Clambake:
- How to Make a Traditional Clambake from the About Guide to BBQ
- Common Varieties of Clams from the About Guide to Home Cooking
- Making a Stovetop Clambake from the About Guide to Home Cooking
(Last updated 10-06-07)
