Lennys Clam Bar - Howard Beach (NY)

5 /5 Lean Sullivan: Went to Lennys for the first time and wow, what a treat. The calamari was exceptional. The baked clams and shrimp over rice were seasoned perfectly. Great service and Ill be back for the tortellini alfredo!

5 /5 Dave DAmiano: Best clam bar in New York… this place is what Vincent’s clam bar in New York used to be… You have to get that calamari as an appetizer and the shrimp & calamari dinner was just the best ever!! The soups were New England clam chowder and pasta vagole was delicious… was good… My uncle had the salmon and it was so tender… the deserts are better than Ferrara’s in New York City any day of the week… Get Dave as your waiter (that’s a must !!) and the owner Joe DeCandia came over to make sure everything was ok… it was truly a night to remember… We came here all the way from New Jersey and my wife can’t wait to come back… This place is a must !! @italiangood @bestitalianfoodinny

4 /5 J B C: While deciding where to go for lunch my friend’s wife called & mentioned that there were some new restaurants on cross bay Blvd so we decided to take a drive. Then ended up at this classic spot which celebrated its 50th year in business last year. (They still had the signs up) Neither of us had been to in years. Upon entering they have pictures of various celebrities who have dined there in the past. We were shown to our table by a polite hostess. I ordered the lump crab cakes, which weren’t what I had in other restaurants. They were more like your typical fried crab cake except larger. They were ok but I felt as though they were missing something. My friend went with the lobster bisque which he said was great. For our mains I went with the linguine with clams which was good & he went with the shrimp & calamari which unfortunately he was less than happy with. He skipped dessert but I couldn’t resist trying the crème brûlée doughnut. It is extremely delicious however incredibly sweet. If your sweet tooth is at least level 9 you’ll probably find it sickeningly sweet. They have a small bar area & it looked as though there were more sections to the restaurant for busier times of day. 50 years in business they must be doing something right.

5 /5 Cindy Francis: First time at Lenny’s Clam Bar and it definitely won’t be the last! The whole place had a warm, family-style vibe that made us feel right at home. Service was great, and our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. The food? Absolutely delicious. The fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken was creamy and flavorful, and while the BBQ chicken had more of a rotisserie style to it, it was still tender and tasty. The calamari with marinara sauce was a hit, crispy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. And the strawberry daiquiri? Spot on, sweet, refreshing, and well-balanced. Cappuccinos were a nice way to top off a perfectly dining experience. Definitely recommend and already looking forward to our next visit. A great spot for a cozy, satisfying meal!

4 /5 Ro C: This restaurant is a staple that celebrated their 50 year anniversary in 2024. I was in the area and decided to try it and was glad I did. We started off with fried zucchini which were sliced thick breaded and fried, served with tomato sauce on the side. They were very tasty. We also had the fried calamari and shrimp combo also served with side choice of spicy, medium or mild sauce and the baby back ribs which came with choice of potato, baked mashed or French fries. Everything was delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone juicy and not greasy or fatty and the fried seafood was crunchy but tender. The service was very good. Our waiter and the busboys were attentive as well as courteous. The decor was a little dated and the ceiling tiles which are yellowed from age need to be refreshed. I would revisit this restaurant if I was in the area again.