Original Clam Menu (Update 2025)
Original Clam in Clifton Heights, PA is a seafood haven that offers a variety of vegetarian options and a cozy atmosphere with nautical vibes. Known for its flavorful dishes and excellent service, this family-owned restaurant has been a neighborhood staple for over 50 years. Customers rave about the baked clams, lobster ravioli, filet with jumbo lump crab, and seafood soup. The menu features delicious specials like the 6 oz. lobster, ribeye, and flounder stuffed with crab imperial. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and catering options, Original Clam is perfect for a casual dinner, group gatherings, or family outings. Don't miss out on this Delco landmark for a taste of fresh seafood and hearty dishes in a welcoming setting.
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp served chilled with our cocktail sauce
Shrimp In A Basket
Fried Shrimp in a basket
Coconut Shrimp
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp breaded with coconut and fried
Shrimp Lejon
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp wrapped in bacon and served with our Dijon horseradish sauce
Crab Balls
Spicy Crab Balls fried golden brown
Crab Skins
Potato skins stuffed with our Crab Imperial topped with cheddar cheese and bacon
Calamari
Lightly breaded and fried, served with our marinara sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps stuffed with our Crab Imperial
Chicken Fingers
Boneless Chicken breast lightly breaded and fried
Oysters
Shucked to order, served on a bed of ice
Clams On The / Shell
Ice cold Littleneck Clams freshly shucked, served on a bed of ice
Clams Casino
Chopped Clams, bacon, red and green peppers, garlic and spices
Baked Clams ()
One Dozen Fresh Shucked Clams, baked whole, on our one of a kind tray
Mussels
A heaping bowl of the freshest Prince Edward Island Mussels served with your choice of our red or white sauce
Fried Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella lightly breaded, served with our marinara sauce
Tavern Fries
Basket of fries with Old Bay Seasoning
New England Clam Chowder
Seafood Bisque
Soups
Salads
House Salad
Big house salad topped with our homemade croutons
Crab Cake Sandwich
Our Jumbo Lump Crab Cake served on a toasted bun
Grilled Chicken
Boneless Breast grilled to perfection
/ Pound Black Angus Burger
Grilled as you like it
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Boneless breast of Chicken lightly breaded and fried topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served on our Italian bread
Fish Sandwich
Fresh Fried Flounder on a soft bun
Sandwiches
Fried Seafood Platters
Fried Oysters
Fresh Select Oysters lightly breaded fresh
Shrimp
Butter-flied Jumbo Shrimp breaded fresh
Sea Scallops
Dry Day Boat Sea Scallops breaded fresh
Flounder
/ Pound of fresh Flounder breaded fresh
Fried Combination
Flounder, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Jumbo Shrimp, and Sea Scallops
Flounder
/ Pound of fresh Flounder broiled to perfection
Broiled Combination
Filet of Fish Crab Imperial, Jumbo Shrimp and Sea Scallops
Tuna Steak
oz. Ahi Tuna Steak cooked the way you like it: grilled, blackened or pan seared and served with soy sauce and wasabi
Crab Imperial
The Clam Tavern Original Recipe
Stuffed Flounder
Fresh Flounder stuffed with our Crab Imperial, topped with our Crab Sauce
Crab Cakes
Tony's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes pan seared and finished in the oven, served with our Wasabi Cucumber sauce
Tilapia
Fresh filet of Tilapia, broiled or blackened
Stuffed Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with our Crab Imperial topped with our Crab Sauce
Salmon
Fresh filet of Salmon pan seared and finished in the oven
Salmon Oscar
Fresh filet of Salmon topped with Jumbo Crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise sauce
Stuffed Salmon
Fresh filet of Salmon topped with our Crab Imperial and Crab Sauce
Dungeness Crab Legs
A full pound of Dungeness Crab clusters
Lobster Tail
oz Lobster Tail cooked to perfection
Sea Scallops
Dry Day Boat Sea Scallops
Broiled Seafood Platters
Chicken & Veal Dishes
Chicken Parmesan
Boneless breast of Chicken pan fried, topped with our marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served over pasta
Chicken Marsala
Boneless breast of Chicken pan sauteed, topped with mushrooms, garlic, herbs and Marsala wine
Chicken Chesapeake
Boneless breast of Chicken pan sauteed with white wine, Chesapeake Bay seasonings, topped with our Crab Imperial and cheese
Veal Oscar
Tender medallions of Veal topped with Jumbo Lump Crab, asparagus spears and hollandaise sauce
Veal Parmesan
Three medallions of veal pan fried, topped with our marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served over pasta
Veal & Lobster
Tender medallions of Veal and a oz. Lobster Tail sauteed in a Grand Marnier cream sauce
Veal & Shrimp
Tender medallions of Veal pan sauteed in a brandy mushroom sauce topped with Jumbo Shrimp
Veal & Crab Marsala
Tender medallions of Veal with mushrooms, garlic, herbs and Marsala wine topped with Jumbo Lump crab
Strip Steak
Certified Angus Beef. Tender and juicy. Grilled the way you like it
Filet Mignon
Thick juicy oz Filet of Beef. A great steak!!!
Filet Junior
Thick juicy oz Filet of Beef
Oz. Crab Imperial
Oz. Lobster Tail
/ Lb. Of Dungeness Crab Legs
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Surf & Turf
Pasta Dishes
Shrimp Scampi
Tender Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in our garlic white wine sauce
Shrimp & Scallop Scampi
Tender Jumbo Shrimp & Sea Scallops sauteed in our garlic white wine sauce
Seafood Fiesta
A Fresh Filet of Malti surrounded by a dozen Littleneck Clams, topped with Jumbo Shrimp and Sea Scallops over a bed of pasta, in your choice of our red or white sauce
Seafood Pescatore
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Sea Scallops and Calamari, sauteed in our red or white sauce
Shrimp Dom Anthony
Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in our blush Alfredo sauce
Lobster Fra Diablo
Lobster tail removed from the shell sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and white wine with our firey marinara sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster stuffed Ravioli served in a light tomato cream sauce with topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Clams & Pasta
One dozen Littleneck Clams sauteed in our red or white sauce
Pasta With Crabmeat
Served in our red or white sauce over your choice of pasta