The Best Clam Shack

Once a year we head to Mystic Connecticut to have the best fried clams in New England. The Sea Swirl has won many many awards for being the best clam shack around. We have been making this trek for years...it would not be summer without fried clams from this treasure chest! Don't you just love the sign...a fish holding an ice cream cone...lucky fish...lucky us for discovering this place!


Cars from all over pack in on both sides of the shack...there are picnic tables to dine at and in the background you can see a covered pavilion with rows of tables underneath for more dining.

The sign says it all...
These are the golden nuggets we travel for...we get one dinner that includes the fried whole belly clams, french fries (sprinkled with vinegar), cole slaw and tartar sauce...we add a side of just whole belly clams (and extra tartar sauce please)and then we dig in! YUM!!!!! The side of clams come in a paper bag...I feel like I have entered clam heaven when I open that bag...a booty of clams in a bag...it doesn't get better than that!
The dinner menu...they had oysters that day as well...tough decision because oysters are so good too...but had to stick to tradition and get the clams. We may have to return for another go at the menu...let's face it the summer is still young!
People lining up to order and pick up their orders...once you order, they give you a number. When your dinner is ready they call out the number and you just pick up your bounty from the ocean and dig in...they also have ice cream for dessert if you have room...everyone here has a smile on their face...
If you are ever in the area make a point of stopping here...you will not be disappointed...we promise!