Bar Clams

Name: Bar Clams
Address: 802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1V3
Telephone: (416) 815-8484
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (141)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Bar Clams is a neighborhood seafood restaurant with East Coast charm, offering a menu inspired by Atlantic Canada from Chef Coulson Armstrong. Enjoy fresh seafood and comforting classics like fish and chips, chowder, and seasonal coastal dishes. Whether you're dropping in for a casual pint and oysters or settling in for a seafood feast paired with coastal wines, Bar Clams delivers the perfect mix of comfort and indulgence in a warm, welcoming space. Patio seating coming soon!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Canadian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 815-8484
Website
http://www.barclams.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Coulson Armstrong

Location
802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3
Neighborhood
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Cross street
Palmerston and Dundas
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

What 141 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Bar Clams offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service" and "fantastic seafood." Guests rave about the "not-to-be-missed iceberg salad" and the "incredible crab dip." The atmosphere is fun and nostalgic, with attentive staff making every visit memorable. While some find it pricey, the quality and creativity shine through.

141 Reviews

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Zane VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly slow. The counter seating is very uncomfortable for a 2+ hour wait.
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Rose
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time visiting and we do love the place, food is always delicious but the service this time was horrible. We ordered some oysters and a drink when we got there then were basically ignored for a very long time...drinks and oysters done and no one coming to ask if we wanted to order anything else. I had to wave down a waitress so we could get some service, it was a little disappointing.
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Dylan
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot with fresh seafood and a relaxed vibe. The staff were friendly and the cocktails were on point. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
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Marie-Laurence
Montreal / Quebec1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Good food and delicious cocktails but not particularly generous. There's something about the layout that made the music and other patrons sound super loud but I couldn't hear my own friends who were next to me. Wanted to love it but ended up going to another bar to finish the meal/night.
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Shala VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very few places in Toronto know how to combine amazing food with a casual atmosphere. Bar Clams is the place to go if you’re looking for incredible seafood in a cozy, east coast inspired diner. Staff are friendly, incredibly attentive, and provide great recommendations and beverage pairings. Highlights (some change by season) Dirty Martini Oysters Scallops with Bacon White asparagus Banana Split (I will be having dreams about this). Could not recommend a better place for seafood and fun atmosphere!
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Rebecca VIP
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Their original menu was incredible. We recently visited again months later and missed old menu items, like the crab dip and mixed seafood cocktail. Our first experience was 5 stars, while our most recent dining experience left us wanting more.
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Serena
Toronto / Ontario16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit, but our first time for dinner. The service was friendly and welcoming. Staff had great suggestion’s on shareable food items and wine pairing. We enjoyed everything, especially the scallops with bacon and the new HOT fish sandwich! The iceberg salad has plenty of dill and is a great side to keep your palate fresh! And the molasses rolls and butter were outstanding! Thanks again for a fun date night.
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Martin
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Continued success! We have a wonderful dinner with a great crew.
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Geoffrey VIP
Toronto / Ontario16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the best time at Bar Clams, celebrating my birthday at another Marty Matheson restaurant is always the best choice. The food was incredible, the service was perfect and I can’t wait until the next time! Thank you Bar Clams!
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Keri
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was lovely and eager to answer any questions we had about the menu. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was to die for. We will definitely be back
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Bar Clams is rated 4.4 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

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Additional information

Cross street
Palmerston and Dundas
Neighborhood
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Coulson Armstrong
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.barclams.ca/
Phone number
(416) 815-8484

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Raw

East Coast Oysters

Nova Scotia Clams

Raw TunaCA$18.00

Seafood PlateCA$29.00

Fried

Fried Seafood DeluxeCA$33.00

Fish SandwichCA$16.00

Fish + ChipsCA$19.00

FriesCA$7.00

Plates

Molasses BreadCA$10.00

ChowderCA$18.00

Baked ClamsCA$19.00

Shrimp CocktailCA$25.00

IcebergCA$16.00

Scallops + BaconCA$35.00

Smoked Whitefish MeltCA$19.00

Ontario Trout + Pink ShrimpCA$29.00

Maple Carrots + PEI CheddarCA$14.00

DonairsCA$20.00

Hot TurkeyCA$24.00

Pickles

Chow ChowCA$4.00

Pickled BeetsCA$5.00

Mustard PicklesCA$4.00

Sauces

TartarCA$2.00

CocktailCA$3.00

GravyCA$4.00

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