Bar Clams

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   Glenn

   Toronto

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our NYE dinner. I love clam strips and they are not the easiest to find in Toronto. So when this place opened up we jumped at the chance to give it a try. It did not disappoint but there are a few things you should be aware of. Pros: Service - Luke our server was excellent and had good knowledge of the food. Food - Excellent. We shared the Iceberg salad, molasses bread, clam strips, a dozen oysters and the cod and chips. All were great, tasty, well presented, etc. Room - Very different than any other restaurant in Toronto. Mirrored ceiling, large bar and counter seating. Cons: Wine by the glass options were very limited. We made do but it wasn't ideal. All customers should be aware that there are no tables at this restaurant. It is ALL counter seating, either at the counter or along the windows or walls. Now for two of us, it wasn't a big deal... but larger groups may find this not conducive to socializing as it limits who you can converse with in side-by-side seating. 4.75/5
   

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   Tom

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic meal at Bar Clams on NYE after a matinee at Moulin Rouge. Corrina had a Sunrise (she LOVED it) and I had the best glass of tomato juice I’ve ever had. We started with 6 oysters and shrimp cocktail - stunning. The oysters were delightful, and the mignonette and hot sauce, served in diner-style vinegar shakers, were perfect. The shrimp were meaty and seasoned and cold. Next we had the iceberg salad and lobster bisque. The salad was so fresh and sweet and dill-y - we devoured it. The bisque came with a pat of butter stirred in by our server. Ridiculously unctuous and good. The sweet lobster meat in that broth. Wow. Donair and fries, scallops and bacon for our “mains.” The donair shell was satisfyingly chewy and the meat was delicious. The condensed milk garlic sauce was wonderfully weird and played nicely with the spiced meat, tomatoes, and onions. Fries - awesome. The scallops were a solid end to the meal - perfectly seared, buttery, bacon-y (obvs), but they didn’t seem to capture the unique wonder of the rest of our meal, if that makes sense. Do not leave this restaurant without ordering the Hello Dolly. 13 years ago, my wife took me to Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, where I had the best dessert I’ve ever had - their version of bread pudding. This dessert is honestly better. Coconut, chocolate, baked in a skillet, topped with cold cream. It’s unbelievable.  The service was fantastic. Jack was juggling five groups seated around a gleaming stainless steel counter and he managed to make us feel like we were the only people there. Completely attentive, warm, and professional. Anyway, we had an awesome time, an unforgettable meal, and we will be back.
   

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   Doug

   VIP

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service . The food was excellent. One of the best steamed mussels that I have had in a long time. The hot turkey sandwich was very good. The scallops were cooked just right. I would definitely go back.
   

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   Carmen

   Vancouver

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Nothing to write home about, nice place nice people
   

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   Keah

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and atmosphere. Whole restaurant had a maritime theme.
   

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   Amber

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Never in my life did I expect to see Jiggs dinner on a menu!! Was very curious about a restaurant’s take on newfie dishes - bar clams definitely delivered elevated takes without compromising the integrity of the dish!!! Service was a little slow but I think it’s because someone more notable was sitting beside us. Can’t wait to bring my nana here she will think it’s crazy a restaurant is serving up boiled dinner
   

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   Kris

   VIP

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing! We went with my father in law to celebrate early Christmas meal together and had the best meal. Thank you!
   

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   maclean

   VIP

   Toronto

   12 reviews

   1.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Overpriced and and not very tasty. It feels like it is priced like a fine dining restaurant, but the food quality is what you would get from a food truck. Fonda Balam was much better, and don’t plan on returning to Bar Clams unless the menu gets a complete overhaul. Everything was over salted, and served in starters portions. Might be in the minority here, but I’ve always found Matty Matheson very overrated.
   

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   Matthew

   VIP

   New York City

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience! The food and atmosphere are great!
   

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    Elizabeth

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We really enjoyed our evening at Bar Clams, the food was delicious
    

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