Clam Bar

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   RaphaelC

   Orange County

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   My third time here and more than bit disappointed this time. The hype doesn’t match the experience. The anchovy toast overrated and nothing special ( despite the eye watering price for such a small morsel), the steak tartare was good with a nice subtle Dijon base but otherwise pretty standard fare… no egg or interesting flavours.The ricotta starter very average. The stand out by far was the “ famous” cheeseburger only able to be ordered if u “in the know”. Truly exceptional melt in your mouth orgasmic experience!!. But yes I get it- u don’t want become known as a burger joint….Kingfish wing nice but overly rich and oily not lightly fried …wouid have been nice to cut through or balance the rich flavour with a more piquant dipping sauce…The duck for mains was good but not exceptional with very bland but pleasant flavour coming through… the Bistecca though was the big disappointment. Cooked to perfection but flavourless and rather than caramelised edge it was a burnt edge with burnt flavour.. Yes it was marbled and tender enough but flavourless . Better Bistecca at myriad of other joints…The crème brûlée was absolutely stunning . So for the hype - if I ever returned it would be for the burger and creamer brulee ! But alas, there is better fare to be had elsewhere for the price in my opinion….The maître de ( assume he was maître de in his smart attire....) was sullen bordering on irritated and unfriendly. Not welcoming at all. Good Service by the two wait staff we had made up for his arrogant unfriendliness though…
   

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   Rachel

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great service delicious food would definitely recommend clam bar!
   

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   Jennifer

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Awesome food, fabulous service and the wine was outstanding, we will be back for sure - thank you
   

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   Jessie-Anne

   VIP

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The best cheese burger ever created. Thank you!!!!
   

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   Evan

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   It was a beautiful night and meals were delicious 🤤. A little bread roll to soak up the clam pasta juice would be a great addition.
   

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   Nada

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   Wonderful food and service was exceptional. Thank you to the lovely lady who served us she was amazing .
   

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   Ben

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 January 2025

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

   The staff at Clam Bar made last night so memorable for us all. The table was perfect - a booth in the back of the restaurant that comfortable sat us all. Felt like we were in downtown New York amongst the wood panelling and jazz music. The service was wonderful, the food exceptional. We will be back.
   

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   Bec

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 January 2025

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

   We had our anniversary dinner at clam bar on Friday night It’s was absolute perfection Every detail was considered. The Martin’s were the best I’ve ever had! And the oysters OMG!!! Literally dreaming about the next time we can go back!!!
   

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   Terry

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 January 2025

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

   Never disappoints. Always presenting quality food, good selection of wines and great Service.
   

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    Francesca

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

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

    Phenomenal lunch! Such exquisite food, drinks, and the service was the cherry on top. A fantastic experience all round. Will be back!
    

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