Woodman's of Essex
4 expert reviews
“Today, with its setting beside the Essex River, the no frills bare-bones fast food joint is packed both inside and out all summer long.”
– Gayot

3.7
"This "shack"-style Essex "classic" "allegedly invented" the fried clam – and though you "can't go wrong" with them here, it's a "go-to" for "generous portions" of any kind of seafood."
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"I am cautious about recommending this restaurant. Firstly, because America is a fat country and fried clams by the bushel will only make it fatter. Secondly, because it is near to where I..."

" Woodman’s is a beloved, roll-up-your sleeves kind of place that serves Ipswich clams, steamers, fried haddock, onion rings, fried shrimp, clam chowder and boiled lobster."
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