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As autumn arrives in Northeast Ohio, locals and visitors are gearing up for the much-loved clambake season. This culinary tradition features a Cleveland-style clambake, which includes clams, chicken, corn, and more. Various restaurants across the region are hosting events throughout October, offering unique menus and customizable dining experiences. A diversity of price points ensures everyone can partake in this seasonal gastronomic celebration, making it a perfect family outing.
Akron, Ohio – The arrival of autumn in Northeast Ohio signals the beginning of the much-anticipated clambake season, a cherished culinary tradition that attracts both locals and visitors to partake in a regional feast. This season offers a unique opportunity to enjoy vibrant fall foliage paired with savory dishes that highlight the best of Midwestern flavors.
In a distinct variation from coastal clambakes, the Cleveland-style clambake utilizes large pots rather than beachfront cooking methods, allowing for a different yet equally delightful experience. The typical clambake menu features an assortment of clams, chicken, corn on the cob, and sweet potatoes, perfectly blending the essence of the Midwest with this festive gathering.
Diners can choose to experience clambakes in multiple settings, from do-it-yourself gatherings to dining out at local eateries specializing in clambake fare. A selection of restaurants across the region are showcasing their offerings throughout October, catering to a variety of preferences and budgets.
Upcoming Clambake Events
This season, several restaurants are set to host memorable clambakes. For instance, All Saints Public House will feature its annual clambake on Sunday, Oct. 5, presenting an all-beef smoked kielbasa, roasted half chicken, littleneck clams, corn, potatoes, and dinner rolls for $52.
Alley Cat Oyster Bar is scheduled to offer a four-course clambake on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning with clam chowder and culminating in a delicious Key Lime pie, all for $65. Ballantine’s will be serving clambakes from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring clams, chicken, potatoes, slaw, and corn on the cob at a price of $35, with optional additions like strip steak and lobster available for diners.
Blue Canyon Kitchen will provide a menu including middle neck clams, clam chowder, chicken, and sweet potato dishes served every Friday until Oct. 24, priced at $45. Meanwhile, Brennan’s Fish House will host clambakes throughout October on Sundays, offering a relaxed environment and classic clambake fare.
On Fridays and Saturdays through November 1, Bruno’s will offer clambake dinners featuring a mix of clams, chowder, corn, and dessert, with choices of chicken or steak. New to the scene, Collision Bend Brewing Co. will present its inaugural clambake on Saturday, Oct. 25, priced at $35 and featuring chicken, sweet potato, and corn.
More Restaurant Highlights
Corleone’s will hold its annual clambake on Oct. 12, featuring classic menu offerings, while Edwins will host an event on Saturday, Oct. 11, providing adult and kids’ menus with chowder, clams, chicken, and additional optional items.
Additionally, Fat Cats in Tremont will present Rosie’s Clambake as a fundraiser on Oct. 25, offering various meal options. Harry’s Steak House will provide a selection of four different clambake meal options available every Thursday and Friday through Oct. 31, ensuring many families have a chance to celebrate together.
Reservations are recommended for select events, such as Kettel Boys at La Cave du Vin on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and MGM Northfield Park, which caters clambake specialties at The Buffet and Valley’s Edge Steak & Seafood throughout October.
Custom Options for Diners
Visitors can find must-try clambakes at well-known establishments like Don’s Lighthouse Grille, Salty Mary’s, and Stancato’s Italian Restaurant, each offering unique spins on traditional recipes, ensuring there is something for everyone. Winking Lizard will also host clambakes during weekends from the end of September through mid-October, establishing a festive atmosphere throughout the fall season.
This vibrant dining scene reflects the community’s enthusiasm for clambakes, with restaurants offering various price ranges and customizable meal options, ensuring all diners can enjoy the flavors of Northeast Ohio’s beloved tradition.
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Additional Resources
- Cleveland.com: Where to Find Northeast Ohio’s Best Clambakes in 2025
- Cleveland Magazine: 17 Clambakes to Check Out in Northeast Ohio This Fall
- Cleveland Scene: How Cleveland Became a Clambake Capital of America
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Clambake
- Google Search: Clambake Festival Northeast Ohio
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