This Tiny Seafood Shack Has Been One Of Virginia's Best Kept Secrets For Fifty Years
By Beth|Published November 23, 2018
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
There’s a brightly-colored seafood shop hidden in Fredericksburg, Virginia that only locals seem to know about. If you visit from out of town, you’ll feel as though you’ve discovered one of the state’s best kept secrets. It’s a go-to spot for fresh seafood, delightful sides, and Virginia hospitality at its very finest. Here’s more on the Happy Clam Restaurant and why you’ll want to make your visit.
With its colorful and charming exterior, it's hard to miss the Happy Clam Restaurant when you're passing through town. Yet this Fredericksburg eatery remains something of a hidden gem.
The building occupies a space that was once known as "Barefoot Greens," a traditional seafood spot along the Rappahannock. Now operated by the Happy Clam, this building still offers some of the most delicious seafood in the area.
Menu favorites include clams, hush puppies, and whatever the fresh catch of the day might be. Visitors can stop in for lunch and dinner and definitely won't leave hungry. But if you do save some room, be sure to order a slice of Pat's homemade pie before you leave.
So whether you're looking to get your seafood fix or are simply curious to try out legendary Virginia restaurant, you'll be delighted you stopped by the Happy Clam.
The Happy Clam Restaurant can be found at 1017 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Have you experienced this local eatery before? If so, we’d love to hear about it! For more information, including lunch and dinner menus, be sure to visit the official website by clicking here.