Best Fries Clams (other than Pop's)

Little Kin · 09-21-2021, 12:07 PM

Now that Pop's is closed, was wondering what people thought were
a worthy alternative . . .

TheTimeTraveler · 09-21-2021, 12:15 PM

Not sure where you are located, but I think the Weathervane Restaurant near the Chichester + Concord line could be a runner up (and worth the drive).

I believe it's on Route 4, 9, and 202. You can get there from Rte 28 in Epson or Route 393 in Concord.

FWIW they also have a Weathervane Restaurant at the Weirs, but I don't think it's been open for a couple of years due to staffing issues.

thinkxingu · 09-21-2021, 12:25 PM

A year ago, I would've said Dockside has the best in the area (including Pop's), but the last couple times we've been there they were undercooked/slightly soggy.

Shibley's was very good the other day, but not huge bellies. I would be waivering between there and Dockside for first place right now.

The last time I was at Town Docks, I was pleasantly surprised (but they close soon).

Red Hill Dari gets fine reviews, but I've tried twice and have been disappointed both.

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GodSmile · 09-21-2021, 01:53 PM

Don't eat them as often as I'd like (I like them but not so much my aging digestive system).

Merrymeeting · 09-21-2021, 02:53 PM

I'd second the vote for Shibleys, and the Wolfetrap in Wolfeboro.

smith point boater · 09-22-2021, 06:24 AM

If you don't mind a ride down rte 11 Peppers Landing in Rochester (in the strip mall where the New State Liquor store is) is excellent. Actually everything we have had there is great

gravy boat · 09-22-2021, 06:45 AM

I have heard from several that the fried clams at The Union Diner in Laconia are very good.

joey2665 · 09-22-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gravy boat

I have heard from several that the fried clams at The Union Diner in Laconia are very good.

Love Union Diner. Definitely will try next time.

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garysanfran · 09-22-2021, 07:03 AM

I've had clams at The Union Diner and they were excellent. They don't always have them, and if I remember, Thursday is when they most often have them.

garysanfran · 09-22-2021, 07:08 AM

99 Restaurant in North Conway also has excellent clams, but stop serving them around this time...Late September/early October...Call ahead and take a nice drive north.

BroadHopper · 09-22-2021, 07:08 AM

Union Diner and T-Bones both have excellent whole belly clams. Unfortunately they are specials and not on the regular menus. All good things.............

Winnigirl · 09-22-2021, 09:38 AM

My parents love the clams at Morrisseys.

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09-21-2021, 12:07 PM	#1
Little Kin Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Best Fries Clams (other than Pop's) Now that Pop's is closed, was wondering what people thought were a worthy alternative . . .

09-21-2021, 01:53 PM	#4
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 190 Thanks: 91 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts	Pops; Town Docks Don't eat them as often as I'd like (I like them but not so much my aging digestive system).

09-22-2021, 06:24 AM	#6
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 210 Thanks: 335 Thanked 94 Times in 53 Posts	Peppers Landing If you don't mind a ride down rte 11 Peppers Landing in Rochester (in the strip mall where the New State Liquor store is) is excellent. Actually everything we have had there is great

09-22-2021, 06:45 AM	#7
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 589 Thanks: 596 Thanked 200 Times in 100 Posts	Fried clams I have heard from several that the fried clams at The Union Diner in Laconia are very good.

09-22-2021, 07:03 AM	#9
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,563 Thanks: 660 Thanked 670 Times in 344 Posts	I've had clams at The Union Diner and they were excellent. They don't always have them, and if I remember, Thursday is when they most often have them. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

09-21-2021, 12:15 PM	#2
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 873 Thanks: 277 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Not sure where you are located, but I think the Weathervane Restaurant near the Chichester + Concord line could be a runner up (and worth the drive). I believe it's on Route 4, 9, and 202. You can get there from Rte 28 in Epson or Route 393 in Concord. FWIW they also have a Weathervane Restaurant at the Weirs, but I don't think it's been open for a couple of years due to staffing issues.

09-21-2021, 12:25 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	A year ago, I would've said Dockside has the best in the area (including Pop's), but the last couple times we've been there they were undercooked/slightly soggy. Shibley's was very good the other day, but not huge bellies. I would be waivering between there and Dockside for first place right now. The last time I was at Town Docks, I was pleasantly surprised (but they close soon). Red Hill Dari gets fine reviews, but I've tried twice and have been disappointed both. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

09-21-2021, 02:53 PM	#5
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I'd second the vote for Shibleys, and the Wolfetrap in Wolfeboro.

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09-22-2021, 07:08 AM	#10
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,563 Thanks: 660 Thanked 670 Times in 344 Posts	99 Restaurant in North Conway also has excellent clams, but stop serving them around this time...Late September/early October...Call ahead and take a nice drive north. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

09-22-2021, 07:08 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Fried Clams Union Diner and T-Bones both have excellent whole belly clams. Unfortunately they are specials and not on the regular menus. All good things............. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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09-22-2021, 09:38 AM	#12
Winnigirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 271 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	My parents love the clams at Morrisseys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro