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The late-afternoon crowd builds at the Clam Bar, also known as Smitty's, in Somers Point, N.J., on Aug. 25, 2022.
The late-afternoon crowd builds at the Clam Bar, also known as Smitty's, in Somers Point, N.J., on Aug. 25, 2022.Read moreMichael Klein / Staff

Smitty’s Clam Bar

Seafood$-$$

Says critic Craig LaBan: “The Shore’s ultimate no-frills seafood shack, with indoor-outdoor counters and a marina view of the bridge to Ocean City, this no-reservations standby for 30-plus years is my favorite stop for a dozen raw littlenecks and fresh local seafood simply baked or fried. The tuna in wasabi sauce is my go-to, but the mako and snapper are nice, too. Bring a cooler of beer and friends, because the waits can be long.”

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Restaurant Details

910 Bay Ave., Somers Point, N.J., 08244
609-927-8783
https://www.facebook.com/smittysclambar/
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