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Bar Clams, Toronto, ON

Bar Clams

4.6
4.6
47 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
A Maritime Diner. Born out of chef Matty's Matheson's love for the East-Coast; A warm and welcoming offering of homestyle cooking, wine and cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–14:30 Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 815-8484
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Clams offers a "warm and inviting" atmosphere with "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it a must-visit in Toronto's seafood scene. Chef Matty and Chef Coulson bring a refined touch to every dish, with highlights like the "perfectly seared scallops." Ideal for casual yet high-quality dining.

47 Reviews
  1. Doug

    VIP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Carmen

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Keah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  4. Amber

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  5. Kris

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 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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  6. maclean

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 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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  7. Matthew

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 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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  8. Elizabeth

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 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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  9. Sheri

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was perfection. The food was fantastic. Our server Jack made everything exciting and enjoyable. The music was amazing. The vibe in the restaurant was the best. The steamed clams were the best I’ve ever had and the lobster bisque was off the charts.

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  10. Mishel

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A vibey city gem as one would say! This place oozes edge and charm, from its interior to its menu. My overall experience was absolutely fantastic - upon arriving, to sitting down and enjoying the meal, nothing felt short or missed the mark. My friend and I ordered a bit of everything, and our stand-out dishes were the oysters, shrimp cocktail, the crab dip and the grilled cheese. The oysters were fresh, and paired with their delicious house hot sauce, it was a home run. We also loved that the shrimp cocktail sauce had a wicked kick of horseradish, that cocktail sauce NEEDS to be packaged up and put on the shelves of grocery stores. We also really enjoyed the cocktails, they're lethal but delicious; our go to for the evening was the Sunrise! Our only small hiccup of the evening, was the overdone scallops, however, the incredible team at Bar Clams, were incredibly receptive to our feedback, and truly showed a master class at what flawless customer service means. This situation did not sway our evening, and we will most definitely be coming back for more!

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Bar Clams is rated 4.6 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Bar Clams

802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palmerston and Dundas
  • Area
    Harbourfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–14:30 Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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