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 (145)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

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Neighborhood gem
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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 145 people are saying

Bar Clams reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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 delightful seafood dining experience with a "fun, nostalgic" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," "delicious food," and standout dishes like the iceberg salad, scallops with bacon, and crab dip. Though some mention high prices, the overall vibe and "friendly, attentive" staff make it a must-visit spot.

145 Reviews

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Samuel
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Some of the worst food we’ve ever eaten. Fish and chips were disgusting the rest of the food was mediocre at best the seafood delux was the tiniest portion nothing like the pictures with only 2 microscopic pieces of calamari. Felt like a huge rip off. We were extremely disappointed. Probably our worst restaurant experience and we dine out all the time. I feel bad cause I really wanted to give matty matheson a solid shot as I like his personality. We tried his Italian spot in fort Erie years ago it was mediocre. Love his burgers at Mattys patty’s though. If the food was greatly improved and the menu overhauled as well as far bigger portions I think this place would stand a chance.
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Raven
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to Bar Clams for my birthday and it made my day so special! The staff made an amazing experience and it was the best service I’ve ever had. Delicious food with a laid back vibe.
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Greg
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Iceberg salad - delish. Trout - perfect. Order a side of fries to dip in that sauce. Banana cookie thing - devine. Service was outstanding. 80's pop/rock coming out of the speakers was a great vibe. Go eat here.
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Zane VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
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 on June 10, 2025
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 on June 8, 2025
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 on June 8, 2025
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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Mary Anne
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We are such MM fans and were so excited to try this spot! I booked the reservation in celebration of my partner’s new job. I had requested champagne be brought upon arrival (something we do for almost all open table bookings as a little surprise to the other). It was not done, unfortunately so we just ordered a glass with the server when he eventually came by. We had to ask to order, request more water etc. Service of the food was fast but general service was very, very slow. And also quite odd. We didn’t find it overly warm and welcoming like most of MM’s spots. We’d been told by friends that it was just “OK” and we have to agree. Bummer!
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Shala VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
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 on June 7, 2025
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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Bar Clams is rated 4.4 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

802 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

Dining areas

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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