Clam Digger

1051 Wolcott St., Waterbury, CT - (203) 753-2526

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While it admirably performs its primary duty -- to serve excellent eat-in-the-rough seafood -- The Clam Digger also is a source of world-class char-cooked hamburgers and hot dogs.

100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Scorecard

Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

King Kong	Fried Dough
Fried Clam Strips	Sweet potato fries
Foot Long Hot Dog	Crab cake
Lobster Roll	Mac and cheese

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"Rock Aronheim, the man who created Doogie's in Newington, breezed into his newest place (operated by Rob Cohen), The Clam Digger of Waterbury, with a fantastic new product from his sausage supplier. "I was going to call it the torpedo," Rock said. "But I like King Kong ..." [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1051 Wolcott St., Waterbury, CT
(203) 753-2526

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"King Kong, dressed, in the foreground. For comparison's sake, that is a mere one-foot hot dog in the background."
Michael Stern

"Bacon cheeseburger on a Portuguese roll with lettuce and tomato: a beautiful combination. Double-patty burgers also are available, but the balance of this single would be hard to beat. "
Michael Stern

"Fried clam strips at The Clam Digger are a revelation -- worth a try even if you tend to be a whole-belly snob like me."
Michael Stern

"A one-foot hot dog adorned with peppery hot relish. The split-top bun is, of course, grilled on both sides."
Michael Stern

"The Clam Digger deserves all the media attention it has gotten."
Michael Stern

"Sir Clam-Alot watches over the dining room from a corner up front."
Michael Stern