Anthony's Clam House
Coral Ridge, Fort Lauderdale
Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Anthony's Clam House is a practical Fort Lauderdale pick for a casual lunch or easy dinner, especially when the group wants a simple sit-down meal rather than a formal reservation. Go for convenience and occasion fit, not awards, tasting-menu structure, or a high-production dining room.
About Anthony's Clam House
For a low-friction Fort Lauderdale meal between errands or when the group wants something casual rather than ceremonial, Anthony's Clam House is a sensible option to consider. The verified basics are simple: it is in Fort Lauderdale, the dress code is casual, it is open daily from 11 AM, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Fort Lauderdale has plenty of dining built around convenience, from deli-style meals to Thai, tacos, tapas, other casual options. Anthony's Clam House fits that practical lane based on the available details. Do not book it expecting a documented tasting menu, published awards, or a formal dress code. Consider it when the decision is about an easy casual meal and workable timing.
Choose it for a casual meal, not a high-stakes reservation
The useful way to think about this place is occasion fit. The verified dress code is casual, the published hours make it easier to plan around than places with narrower schedules. The available details do not confirm a formal counter format, named chef, tasting menu, published awards, or specific menu highlights, so the recommendation stays grounded: pick it for convenience and a relaxed Fort Lauderdale stop, not culinary theater.
If the appeal is the name, check the current menu before building plans around specific dishes. For a broader Fort Lauderdale comparison, the full Fort Lauderdale restaurants guide is better for sorting by occasion.
Where it fits in a Fort Lauderdale day
The advantage here is flexibility. Hours run daily from 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, from 11 AM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, which makes it easier to slot into a simple Fort Lauderdale plan. For travelers building a full itinerary, pair the restaurant search with Fort Lauderdale hotels, Fort Lauderdale bars, Fort Lauderdale experiences rather than treating this as the anchor meal of the trip.
The verdict: worth considering when ease matters more than ceremony. If the group wants another casual direction, compare it with other Fort Lauderdale dining options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- anthonysclamhouse.com
- Phone
- +19545952104
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Anthony's Clam House reads like a neighborhood seafood room: unpretentious, focused and purposeful. It favors the kitchen over theatrical sourcing or panoramic views, and that austerity defines its character. Meals are direct rather than orchestrated — little ceremony, repeated confident preparations and a clam-forward menu that traces a clear lineage to the Northeastern fish-house tradition. The place feels smaller and less photographed than waterfront showrooms, and that low-key local identity is part of its appeal: diners come for the cooking first and the setting second, which keeps the atmosphere straightforward and casually welcoming.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who prioritize fresh shellfish and no-frills execution over scenery. The clam-forward menu suits seafood enthusiasts looking for tried-and-true preparations rather than tasting-menu refinement. Because the restaurant is a neighborhood house with an emphasis on straightforward service, it works well for informal dinners, local regulars and groups who want reliable plates of clams, chowder and classic Italian-accented seafood without pretense. It’s less about a special-view occasion and more about getting excellent, familiar seafood in a relaxed, food-first environment.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s shellfish focus guide your choices. Expect clam-centric preparations and consider the clam chowder as a clear expression of the kitchen’s strengths. The signature classics listed for the restaurant — including broiled pork chop, veal parmigiana and chicken francese — indicate reliable, traditional cooking alongside the seafood offerings, so ordering both shellfish and those house standards is sensible. Given the venue’s neighborhood, unostentatious approach, favor straightforward, classic preparations rather than seeking novelty or highly stylized dishes.
Planning details
Location
2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pomperdale New York Style Deli, Notable alternative
- Kan's Thai Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Quvo Tacos & Craft Beer, Notable alternative
- Larb Thai-Isan, Thai, $$
- Eatapas, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Anthony's Clam House compares in Fort Lauderdale
Choose Anthony's Clam House when the group wants a casual sit-down meal with seafood-leaning comfort and easy timing. Pomperdale New York Style Deli is the better call for deli comfort and a quicker daytime meal, while Quvo Tacos & Craft Beer makes more sense for a louder, more casual beer-and-tacos plan.
For Thai, the decision is clearer. Larb Thai-Isan, listed as Thai and $$, gives you the strongest price-tier signal among this and is the better pick when value and defined cuisine matter. Kan's Thai Kitchen is another Thai-leaning cross-shop for diners who would rather skip the clam-house format entirely.
Eatapas is the better choice for a shareable, social meal, especially if the group wants grazing over individual plates. Anthony's Clam House is easier to justify for a straightforward lunch or dinner where the priority is comfort and convenience rather than ambiance or a destination-style night.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony's Clam House | Fort Lauderdale | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pomperdale New York Style Deli | Fort Lauderdale | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kan's Thai Kitchen | Fort Lauderdale | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Quvo Tacos & Craft Beer | Fort Lauderdale | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Larb Thai-Isan | Fort Lauderdale | Thai | $$ | Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Eatapas | Fort Lauderdale | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is best for Anthony's Clam House?
The verified hours start at 11 AM daily, with service until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your Fort Lauderdale plans.
Is Anthony's Clam House good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion calls for a relaxed, casual meal. The verified dress code is casual, the available details do not confirm a formal tasting-menu format, awards, or other special-occasion features.
