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The Clam Digger

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Meal takeaway Seafood restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Saint Andrews


Address

4468 NB-127, Chamcook, NB E5B 3A1, Canada

Website

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Contact

+1 506-529-8084

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (869 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) fish (15) clams (15) great (15) seafood (13) fried (13) wait (11) portions (10) Great (10) delicious (9)
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  • 5/5 Celine L. 1 year ago on Google
    THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. Delicious quality food, massive portions, very affordable, and quick. They looked slammed, parking lot was full and cars lined up along the road. they took about 5-7 minutes to make two fish and chip meals and a fish burger meal. Huge portions and delicious. GO TRY THEM NOW.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angelito Balangatan J. 9 months ago on Google
    Saw this on my way into St Andrews and went back for dinner to go. It's basically a seafood chip truck. Food was INCREDIBLE!! I had the Seafood Platter and the Clam Platter. Portions were plentiful and it was delicious. Only reason I have it a 4 star was the wait. To be fair there were a lot of people ahead of me. I had 13 orders in front of me and waited 25 min. Overall recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clement S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Welcoming staff. Ate there today with my family. Portion sizes were perfect. If you want quantity and quality this is the place to eat on Deer Island.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle M. 3 years ago on Google
    Stumbled on this awesome takeout with ocean view outdoor seating. A real hidden gem! Some of the best fish and chips Ive had since Bar Harbour Maine. Nice large portions also, well worth the trip to Deer Island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little spot! Fried clams were great but the scallops were amazingly good! Portions were generous and the small shaded picnic table area was perfect to eat on a hot sunny day. The only negative is that the parking area was very congested and difficult to get out of.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie 4 years ago on Google
    It's a take out window with an Ocean View Deck. Excellent food, Large portions, excellent kids menu. Best Burgers I've had. I have eaten there 5 times and every time I go there. Veer Left, like you are going to the docks, it's just past the docks around the bend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Darren M. 1 year ago on Google
    First time at clam digger, wait time was 15 min which I here is good. Seafood dinner was well presented, clams were very good, as were the scallops, fish was over cooked but tasty. Fries were great. Lobster rolls was delicious. Recommend stopping if your looking for a quick seafood fix...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeni K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great local spot. Can get busy. Many food options to choose from. Pescatarian, vegan and vegetarian friendly. Has a playground spot for kids. Fries are hand cut ( definitley ask for the gravy) . They have many exotic flavors of milkshakes. Washrooms on premise. Picnic table dining for eat in . Offers take out as well. Staff were friendly . The wait for our food was a bit but it was worth it in the end . Absolutely would return .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie �. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrific meal! They work hard and keep a nice appearance on the outside! Fish Burger platters and fish and chips were ordered this time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nadira R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good portions and quick service. Cute seating area right beside the restaurant under the trees. Had the seafood platter which was good but would prefer some of the food to be grilled rather than deep fried. Also thought there could be a bit more shrimp in the $16 dollar plate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was very fresh and delicious! We’d highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Dylan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great seafood and nice outdoor picnic area

  • 4/5 Hope L. 3 years ago on Google
    Closed for the season. It will be good in the spring.

  • 5/5 Jim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 4/5 Don D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good fish & chips

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 3 years ago on Google
    Best fish and chips I've ever had. !!

  • 4/5 William H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best cheddar fries and fish burger around.

  • 5/5 Wendy B. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was awesome and very quick despite the fact that they were extremely busy

  • 4/5 Stephen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great menu and gluten free options.

  • 4/5 T T. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered the Fish & Chips it was hot, fresh, crispy, flavorful and most affordable! Strawberry mikshake was good but the hamburger was dry.

  • 5/5 David C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the fried clams

  • 5/5 tanya b. 3 years ago on Google
    Fresh, well proportioned and flavorful

  • 5/5 Armel D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome seafood and not greasy 😋

  • 5/5 Albert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 Laura G. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing fresh fish!!! Best I've ever had. And the onion rings....outstanding!

  • 5/5 Catherine G. 3 years ago on Google
    After reading so many great things about the Ocean View Take-Out online we knew we had to check it out when we were on Deer Island last week. We shared a Clam Platter and a large Fish & Chips. Both were delicious but the clams, omg ...sooo good!!! We were definitely not disappointed!!! 😋 We ate our meal at one of the tables available on the deck from where we also enjoyed the beautiful view. Although we didn't try the Steak Sandwich we heard good things about it as well. The person enjoying this one was kind enough to let me snap a picture of what he had left. It looks amazing ... definitely something to try next time!!! ☺️

  • 5/5 Tammy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Fish and chips hands down anywhere !! Married to a lobster man and am picky about my fish . The 2 peice fish n chip looked like a whole filet cut in half .

  • 5/5 Z K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best of deep fried seafood for great prices. Usually super busy on weekends, you can see cars parked both sides of the road for a quite a distance. You can take out or sit at the picnics tables in front of the shop. There's also a few swings and slide where kids can have some fun. Check them out!

  • 5/5 Frank 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing fried clams, best ever. Also had scallops with fries and chicken fingers. All tasted great, hot with large portions. Fresh cut fries here.

  • 4/5 Lin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Busy spot! Deep fried seafood platter is like a heart attack, totally worth it! Got a bite of bad clam, hence -1 star.

  • 5/5 Jeremy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the Seafood Platter, and loved it. Enormous portions of fried clams, scallops, and haddock, all perfectly cooked. The scallops and clams were tender, not at all rubbery as is common with fried seafood, and the haddock was just right. I liked the homemade tartar sauce as well. Thumbs up. Note: this was more food than I could eat in one meal, so took half home for tomorrow. It’s a good size to share for two hungry adults.

  • 4/5 Violet 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here on our way to The Algonquin Resort. Food tasted great, however, it was our first day in the Maritimes and have no comparison to yet (hence the 4-stars). The prices were reasonable and staff were friendly and warm. After a 16-hr drive, we really liked the outdoor picnic style of dining. Highly recommended if you are in the St Andrews area.

  • 5/5 Deedee 10 months ago on Google
    A local recommended us to come eat here. Came for dinner after exploring Saint Andrews. We got the seafood platter to share. It was more than enough as the portions were fairly big. Upgraded the Fries to a poutine to share as well. It was delicious, big pieces of haddock, and good ratios of fried clams and scallops. It was pretty busy around 6 pm on a Saturday evening and the order did take a bit of time to come, about 35 minutes. We didn't mind so much as we were sitting by the red benches and resting, however if someone is really hungry, it can be quite the wait. There were a few benches around to sit in which was nice. The washroom they had was also fairly kept decent. Would recommend if visiting the area, would've never tried, but the local person did, so thank you to that.

  • 5/5 Nancy B. 7 months ago on Google
    Take out only, but they do have seating outside if you can't wait to get to eat that are shaded. This place was recommended by a local while we were in the area, and she was so right. We each got the fried haddock and fried pickles. The serving sizes were very generous. We could've shared a 3 piece dinner, I believe, and been full.sercice is fruendly and fast. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Naomi R. 7 months ago on Google
    My husband and I were on vacation from ontario, we shared a seafood platter! It was amazing, the girl behind the counter was lovely. I gave her 2 thumbs up! Thanks for the yummy lunch 😋

  • 5/5 Robin C. 8 months ago on Google
    A great little spot with fantastic food! Our favorites were the Buffalo Chicken Poutine and the Fish & Chips. Seafood was super fresh. Everything was seasoned well. Prices were great!'

  • 5/5 Tahi F. 7 months ago on Google
    Finally a place where the price includes everything. Amazing value, amazing food, amazing people, give it a try! Great diner and fried food

  • 5/5 Robbie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Never disappointed. Great meal. My favorite are the scallops.

  • 4/5 Brad P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good clams and fish

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Holy was it tasty and fresh

  • 5/5 Arthur Elaine M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Friendly people.

  • 5/5 Don H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food hot and delicious

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    The best fish and chips in town and great value for money.

  • 5/5 Leo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, good food. (Original) Agradable lugar, buena comida.

  • 5/5 Marwa H. 3 years ago on Google
    The yummiest sea platter in NB!

  • 5/5 Elsie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Fish and Chips around!!!!

  • 5/5 Joseph V. 3 years ago on Google
    Fresh sea food home made fries

  • 4/5 Doug M. 3 years ago on Google
    This summer we have had clams in alma st Martin's and saint John. Clam diggers are definitely the best.

  • 5/5 terrin scott Saint j. 4 years ago on Google
    amazing food, great prices, great portions! loved it

  • 4/5 Trudy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good prices. Tasty food. Also bought some black currant jelly there that is delicious.

  • 5/5 Shawn M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, huge helpings, nice grounds, friendly staff, and prices were very reasonable. We highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 Rojy F. 3 years ago on Google
    Fresh clams . Was a long wait to get the food but it was worth the wait. Tar tar sauce was very good . Ordered Clam platter and Fish and Chips.

  • 4/5 Lindsey L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fish and chips were fantastic! Gravy sucked, tasted like can gravy. The fish batter was light and crispy and the pieces were big! The 3 piece was plenty for 2 people. It was very good! Homemade tartar sauce was very good. Its picnic table style seating. Very popular place! Worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Joanne L. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service.The best fried clam plater I've had in a long. My husband took the swiss burger melt loved it. The portions are big priced fair and taxes are included in the price so what you see is what you pay. Will be a must do again when traveling this scenic part of the province. Thanks again.

  • 4/5 Ben L. 4 years ago on Google
    Big and yummy sea food dish for take out.

  • 5/5 Barry W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and professional service great quantity for the price

  • 5/5 Jen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and good prices.

  • 5/5 Tracey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always the freshest seafood.

  • 5/5 Jennifer G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic seafood

  • 5/5 Jenny W. 3 years ago on Google
    The seafood was very fresh and prices are reasonable. The haddock was the best I've ever had!

  • 5/5 roger l. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow we'll worth the wait great food hot great idea to stop on the way back from st Andrews definitely stop back when we go back down that way from Saint John

  • 3/5 SJ K. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Homemade fries always a good thing! Some benches to sit and enjoy food. Play structure for the kids

  • 5/5 Heather M. 3 years ago on Google
    While visiting the area Saturday I used reviews to pick the best spot for clams. Peeps, you did not disappoint!! The parking lot was full and cars lined both sides of the road. With it being this busy, it was a bit of a wait to get our food but well worth it!! A hearty portion of whole fried clams and fresh fries cooked to order!! My friend had the shrimp - those were as crisp as they sounded while being eaten! Very light batter and cooked to perfection!! Should have taken a photo but one bite in I was not thinking about anything else but munching on those clams!!

  • 5/5 Jen R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Very long wait but it was worth it.!!!

  • 5/5 Whiskeyjack E. 3 years ago on Google
    East coast style of food. Very food and simple. I loved it and next time we're in town, we will certainly be stopping by.

  • 5/5 Marcel P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is super good👌👌👌 (Original) Le mangé est super bon👌👌👌

  • 5/5 Emily D. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good. Milkshakes were amazing.

  • 5/5 Scott E. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service, great food and good prices.

  • 4/5 mic c. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious

  • 5/5 최다혜 3 years ago on Google
    Had a fish and chips , very nice! Batter and chips are so crispy!! Highly recommend

  • 1/5 Lois M. 3 years ago on Google
    We decided to try this take out based on the rating. Home cut fries over browned, hard and crunchy with bitter burned flavor. Scallops good but outside dark which made flavor off putting. Clams were clumpy and greasy. Fish batter heavy and very oily. Would not recommend.

  • 5/5 Hibbert D. 3 years ago on Google
    The clams may be the best available anywhere, incredibly clean tables in an outdoor setting. The ideal covid friendly environment

  • 4/5 Morel O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very satisfying meal.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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