clam shack
Coastal fried-food spot
A clam shack is a casual seafood restaurant, typically a small roadside or waterfront establishment serving fried clams, chowder, and other local catches.
The term evokes New England beach towns and summer dining: We stopped at a clam shack on the way back from the shore.
Thick creamy seafood soup
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- oystersEdible marine mollusks
- steamersClams or cooking vessels
- lobster rollSeafood in split-top bread
crab · scallops · mussels · shrimp · cod · haddock · fish fry · bisque
Sandy waterside margin
- pierWaterfront landing structure
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- marinaRecreational vessel harbor
shoreline · dunes · seagulls · tide · surf · lighthouse · sailboats · ocean
Eroded by exposure
- woodenMade from timber
- shingleOverlapping roof covering
- picnic tablesFixed outdoor eating platforms
- paper platesSingle-use dining surfaces
checkered tablecloths · screen door · patio · outdoor seating · chalkboard menu · counter service · benches · sawdust floor
Calm and unhurried
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- family-friendlySuitable for all ages
- down-to-earthPractical and without pretension
relaxed · informal · simple · welcoming · friendly · cozy · easygoing · affordable
chowder
Thick creamy seafood soup
lobster roll · crab · scallops · mussels · shrimp · cod · haddock · fish fry · bisque · crab cakes
beach
Sandy waterside margin
marina · shoreline · dunes · seagulls · tide · surf · lighthouse · sailboats · ocean · waves
weathered
Eroded by exposure
- woodenMade from timber
- shingleOverlapping roof covering
- picnic tablesFixed outdoor eating platforms
paper plates · checkered tablecloths · screen door · patio · outdoor seating · chalkboard menu · counter service · benches · sawdust floor
laid-back
Calm and unhurried
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- family-friendlySuitable for all ages
down-to-earth · relaxed · informal · simple · welcoming · friendly · cozy · easygoing · affordable · locals
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- beach businessesbeach bar, beach cafe, beach resort, beach club, surf shop
- New EnglandMaine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut
- street vendorsstreet vendor, food truck, food cart, hot dog cart, hot dog stand
- New England slangwicked, bubbler, frappe, jimmies, rotary
- fishing shacksice shanty, bait shop, ice house, fish house