The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

SuprachibbySuprachibby: Apps. better than entrees and about the same size. Octopus, fried clam roll, hushpuppies :) Tuna/scallop entree overpriced and over rated. Burnt mushroom side, over salted octopus.

AJCAJC: Must Eat: Soft shell crab cioppino in garlicky tomato broth, potato, clams and corn. Read more.

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Anne Quatrano, chef of Abattoir, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Garlicky tiny clams & pork belly. Read more.

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

2. C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.3
3240 Cobb Pkwy SE (at Paces Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

G J.G J: Try the Manhattan Clam Chowder - Sooo good!

Mike C.Mike Cygan: Skip the Manhattan Clam Chowder, virtually no seafood in the soup.

Saida L.Saida Latigue: The New England Clam Chowder & the Blackened Shrimp Tacos are A+

Holeman & Finch Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

3. Holeman & Finch Public House

8.2
2277 Peachtree Rd NE (near Peachtree Memorial Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Peachtree Hills · 214 tips and reviews

Open Air P.Open Air Publishing: Order the Clams with Rye Whiskey and Bacon. Then check out the recipe in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads to learn how to make this dish plus 30 other bacon-centric recipes http://bit.ly/foursq_bacon

Open Air PublishingOpen Air Publishing: Order the clams with rye whiskey and bacon. Then check out the recipe in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads to learn how to make this dish plus 30 other bacon-centric recipes. http://oapub.co/9a4d0f5d

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Plump, tender, and pleasantly salty, these clams are one of the most addictive choices on CL's 100 Dishes to eat before you die! Read more.

Nino's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

4. Nino's Italian Restaurant

8.9
1931 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 22 tips and reviews

Tejus P.Tejus Parikh: The baked clams appetizer is a must.

Sean P.Sean Palani: Great staff. Eggplant and its sauce are light and amazing.

Catherine A.Catherine Anderson: Yummy Gnocchi!

Varasano's Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

5. Varasano's Pizzeria

8.0
2171 Peachtree Rd NE (near Colonial Holmes Dr NW), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Peachtree Hills · 95 tips and reviews

J L.J L: pasta, pizza & noodles - new haven clam pizza

EaterEater: Despite an early rocky patch in quality, this pizzeria has rebounded with quality pizza margherita and superior meatballs. If only the clam pizza would return to the menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The complex flavor of the dough sets the stage for the briny clams, pungent fresh chopped garlic, generous dose of olive oil, and freshly chopped herbs to shine make the New Haven clam pizza great. Read more.

Floataway Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

6. Floataway Cafe

8.6
1123 Zonolite Drive, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 33 tips and reviews

Allison M.Allison Mccarthy: Clams are great!

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The great thing about Floataway is that every pizza is seasonally inspired. It is cooked in a wood-fired oven, and the crust is always perfect." Chef Shaun Doty Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Pillowy gnocchi is slightly browned and crisped, and then tossed with the season's freshest goodies. Read more.

Sweet Auburn Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

7. Sweet Auburn Seafood

7.8
171 Auburn Ave NE Ste P (Piedmont Ave), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Georgia State University · 26 tips and reviews

Nia K.Nia Knowles: The Shrimp Po Boy looked amazing! (My friend ordered)-Huge shrimps-you can ask to leave off the Clams. I had Shrimp/Grits..was OK, I will not reorder. Overall, love the shrimp & portions given.

Valerie M.Valerie McDowell Johnson: The Clam Chowder is delicious! So is the shrimp and grits!! Customer Service is on spot!

Dedra D.Dedra Daniely: I’ve had the catfish, sweet potato fries and gumbo. Loved all of them! Also the staff were very pleasant and professional.

Portofino is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

8. Portofino

8.0
3199 Paces Ferry Pl NW (Irby Ave), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Buckhead · 18 tips and reviews

G J.G J: Try the Fried Clams - With awesome aioli

Neil C.Neil Chopra: Seafood Brodetto is fantastic and great atmosphere on the patio.

Libby V.Libby Vawter: Fried goat cheese is amazing!!!

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

9. The Capital Grille

8.6
255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 33 tips and reviews

Greg C.Greg Cohen: If you can get here for restaurant week definitely make it happen: clam chowder and steak are the best combo. Also recommend getting the lobster mac + cheese.

Tatiana M.Tatiana McGaughy: Amazing!!! Service, scenery, steak all incredible!! Not one compliant! Perfect for date night!

Dali C.Dali Calicool: Lunch will run you $18 minimum but they'll have you in and out in under 45 minutes.

Pricci is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

10. Pricci

8.0
500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 51 tips and reviews

G J.G J: Try the Risotto - Lo scoglio: fresh lobster, branzino, calamari, octopus and clams. Sardinian saffron, pecorino fresco. Served with jumbo prawn on top

JENNIFER C.JENNIFER Cook: Fresh Halibut, crisp green beans with a tangy olive, tomatoe lemon white wine reduction, pair it with the slightly tart pear margarita for a perfect light summer dinner.

Yo D.Yo D: Awesome service! Food was delicious! Wonderful birthday dessert!!!!

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

11. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

A J B.A J Billingsley: The sexy eye candy there is hot!!!! Try the fried pickles and steamed clams.

Thuy An H.Thuy An Ho: Both the food and service were horrible. Our waitress was not attentive whatsoever. The food was not good, or cooked – our clams wasn’t even cooked (they were shut tight!). I will not come back.

Christina M.Christina Mattox: Crab stuffed shrimp with a cup of bisque!

Piu Bello Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

12. Piu Bello Pizzeria

8.0
3330 Piedmont Rd NE Ste 27A (near Tower Pl Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Buckhead · 27 tips and reviews

Ken P.Ken Prater: Order this. Seafood poscadore??? The spelling jacked up. But they give you a ton of mussels, clams and shrimp. In the white sauce is the best. This place is on my list for good.

kristen g.kristen green: The Spaghetti Bolognese here is different from the norm and delicious! Definitely give it a try :)

Steve B.Steve Barnes: This place is a hidden jewel!

Sotto Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

13. Sotto Sotto

8.5
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: At this seafood spot, the Risotto ai Frutti is king. This notoriously labor-intensive dish of tender risotto is studded with plump bay scallops, succulent shrimp, mussels, and clams. Read more.

Rohan K.Rohan Kelkar: deconstructed lasagna... best I've had! and of course the chocolate hazelnut soup.... and don't forget the artichoke spaceship cocktail.

J L.J L: seafood entrees - seafood risotto

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

14. Yard House

8.0
261 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Atlantic Station · 157 tips and reviews

Stylenu B.Stylenu By Iris: they have the best clam chowder I have ever tasted in life history

Tye W.Tye W: The clam chowder is delicious.

sean s.sean sparx: Cheap drinks. Great food. Music and big screens showing sport. Tacos are good and margaritas are mandatory. Plenty of beer on tap for your drinking pleasure.

Bistro Niko is one of The 15 Best Places for Clams in Atlanta.

15. Bistro Niko

8.6
3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · North Buckhead · 100 tips and reviews

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Classic Brasserie style, well decorated and with a good service. Appetizers like Clams, (real) foie gras and beef tartar were very good. Cocktails so so. Steaks were cooked well. Deserts not so good

Nicole V.Nicole Varner: Love the St.Germain !!! It's a must have on each visit.

Bill B.Bill Bolin: Make sure to get the gougeres. They are always available, lunch or dinner.