J.T. Farnham's

Seafood restaurant · Essex

5

@postcardnews

Set over Essex’s bird-rich marshes, Farnham’s turns out tender whole-belly clams and chowder with postcard views. Frequently cited by local critics and featured by the Boston Globe; a quieter counterpart to the region’s better-known shacks.

https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/here-are-the-best-places-to-get-fried-clams-in-massachusetts-2023/
Day Trips From Boston (2025)

88 Eastern Ave, Essex, MA 01929 Get directions

jtfarnhams-essex.com

5 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Woodman's of Essex

Seafood restaurant · Essex

Legendary seafood shack known for fried clams

7 Postcards

Essex River Cruises & Charters

Travel agency · Essex

Narrated cruises with beach stops, attentive staff, and great food

1 Postcard

Great Marsh Brewing Company

Brewery · Essex

Brewery with stunning marsh views, diverse beers, and varied food

2 Postcards

Essex Seafood

Seafood restaurant · Essex

Fresh seafood, huge portions, great fried clams and chowder

1 Postcard

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Motel · Essex

Riverside inn & motel with terraces, antique rooms, scenic views

0 Postcards

The Farm Bar and Grille

Bar & grill · Essex

Pub grub, burgers, wings, ribs, BBQ nachos, sand volleyball

1 Postcard

CK Pearl

Seafood restaurant · Essex

Seafood plates, raw bar, smoked bluefish pate, river views

4 Postcards

Si Cara

Pizza restaurant · Neighborhood Four

Creative Neapolitan pies with puffy crust & natural wine selection

7 Postcards

The Longfellow Bar

Restaurant · Cambridge

Stylish bar with inventive cocktails and elevated finger foods

12 Postcards

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Berklee

Israeli restaurant · Back Bay

Baked goods, elegant comfort food, and popular brunch options

2 Postcards