Fresh From the Dock, Straight to Your Plate
Beach Haven's go-to clam bar serving the Jersey Shore the way it was meant to be.
Beach Haven's go-to clam bar serving the Jersey Shore the way it was meant to be.
The address says Centre St, but the soul of Dock & Claw Clam Bar is pure waterfront. Sit down, smell the salt air, and let the menu do the talking. This is the kind of place where the seafood arrives with a story attached, where the people behind the counter actually care whether you leave satisfied, and where a 4.8-star rating across nearly 270 reviews is not a marketing line but a daily standard to live up to.
Beach Haven draws crowds all summer, and plenty of spots coast on the scenery alone. Dock & Claw earns its reputation differently, through the quality of what lands on your plate and the honest, no-fuss atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back before the season even peaks. The clam bar format is simple by design: great raw bar selections, classic preparations, and seafood that tastes like it belongs exactly where you're eating it.
Dock & Claw Clam Bar delivers the full coastal seafood experience that Long Beach Island regulars know to seek out. The raw bar is the centerpiece, the kind of spread that sets the tone the moment you walk in, with fresh clams front and center alongside the rotating selection of what the sea is offering that day.
Beyond the raw bar, expect classic shore-style preparations done with care rather than shortcuts. The menu leans into the traditions that make Jersey Shore seafood worth the drive, whether you're settling in for a full meal or grabbing something quick between beach sessions. The laid-back clam bar format means the food moves fast without feeling rushed, and the vibe stays relaxed even on the busiest summer afternoons.
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We're at 506 Centre St in Beach Haven, NJ 08008, right in Long Beach Island's most popular summer destination.
Dock & Claw is a clam bar with a focus on fresh seafood, including a raw bar. Expect classic, shore-style seafood in a casual, relaxed setting.
Dock & Claw holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 268 reviews, which reflects consistently strong guest satisfaction across multiple seasons.
Both. The clam bar format is designed to be flexible. You can settle in for a full meal or grab something between beach activities without a long wait.
Absolutely. Dock & Claw captures what Shore seafood dining is all about, fresh, casual, and rooted in the local coastal tradition that makes LBI worth visiting.
Beach Haven is a summer destination, so hours and availability can vary by season. We recommend checking ahead before visiting outside of peak summer months.
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