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Old 04-09-2015, 05:17 PM   #1
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Clams at Birch Bay State Park, Washington

Planning our first night in 'Velocity'. We're thinking about staying at Birch Bay State Park near Bellingham, primarily for a quick return to Chilliwack if need be.

But, speaking of clams...
I understand that clams are a favorite treat for folks along the coast. I was wondering if someone knew of a restaurant in the vicinity where we could get good fried clams? Preferably at an establishment which might be classified as a "clam shack", as opposed to a fancy restaurant where we would be expected to dress in our yachting blues.

Clam lovers out there?

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Sorry Alan- this thread doesn't seem to be going anywhere. I will say we loved the campground, however there is not much around- it's somewhat isolated. In looking at Trip Advisor I saw what we seemed to notice cruising the area- not much to get inspired with.
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Doesn't fit your criteria since it's a high end seafood restaurant but it's all I have to offer. We drove down from Vancouver about 20-30 years ago because it was the hot place to dine.
No clams on the menu. In fact it seems mussels have replaced clams on almost all menus.
Anyway: The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive
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There are several seafood restaurants a short drive from Birch Bay in downtown Bellingham and in the interesting Fairhaven area:

Best Bellingham Seafood Restaurants

Glenn's mention of Chuckanut Drive reminded me how nice it would be to take that road if you are eventually heading south, and catch up with I-5 after a nice drive near the ocean.
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Doesn't fit your criteria since it's a high end seafood restaurant but it's all I have to offer. We drove down from Vancouver about 20-30 years ago because it was the hot place to dine.
No clams on the menu. In fact it seems mussels have replaced clams on almost all menus.
Anyway: The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive
You're right - not a single clam on the menu. What is this world coming to ?
(But I will have to admit, Susannah is a mussel fan and won't get closer to a clam than a bowl of chowder.)

Oh, well. Perhaps we'll have to try that awful sounding mixture of cheese curds and soggy french fries that I keep hearing about.

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Until Karen chips in, I found CJ's for you.

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The higher rated "shores" (on yelp) has a closed website, so ....

Vonna's doesn't have clams.

Didn't look into Bellingham etc choices.
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How about clam steamers at D'anna's?

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If you go south a little further along the coast (1 hour) into La Conner there's a few restaurants along the waterfront offering a variety of seafood. Tulip festival in La Conner is in April and you might get the tail end of the big bloom.
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Check tripadvisor...top seafood restaurants in _______?
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Escape Outdoor Clam Bake..diy

Diy clambake is a possibility. Not familiar with any mom/pop shops

BIRCH BAY STATE PARK - Public Clam and Oyster Beaches | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
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I really couldn't chip in as Alan was looking for a clam shack and I couldn't come up with anything remotely resembling that. Mussels are a bigger deal here, especially Penn Cove mussels. And then there is Taylor Shellfish Farm on Chuckanut Drive and their products can't be beat--although you have to cook them yourself. D'Anna's is a most excellent place so if they have clams, go for it; not too pricey either. There are several high-end seafood places but that is a different subject.

Edit: CJ's was mentioned; I ate there a couple of weeks ago and had the best fish (mahi) taco north of the San Diego.
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I still can't get over the fact that so many people actually eat mussels, too many years using them as bait I guess.
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Thanks to everyone - I'm sure we will eat well while camping at Birch Bay.

I'm disappointed that fried clams aren't available in "clam country". It must be an east coast thing? But I'm not worried - mussels are a favorite of Susannah's, and I will be happy with a basket of steamers - but Susannah won't be sharing for certain.
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Alan,
Costco has the best deal on canned chopped clams ... 2 - 51oz cans for about $15.00 or so. They are very good!


Hope that can relieve your clam desires


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Thanks to everyone - I'm sure we will eat well while camping at Birch Bay.

I'm disappointed that fried clams aren't available in "clam country". It must be an east coast thing? But I'm not worried - mussels are a favorite of Susannah's, and I will be happy with a basket of steamers - but Susannah won't be sharing for certain.
You just need to come a little south. Long Beach penninsula. Fried Clams all over. This IS clam country so it is not an east coast thing.
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