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Denmo's Snack & Dairy Bar - Southbury, CT

Denmo’s is a happy drive-in with picnic-table seats and an eat-in-the-rough style of service. Fried clams, whole bellied or “clam strips” – are crisp-crusted and delicious. Shrimp are big and sweet, and there are plenty to an order. The hot lobster roll, a Southern New England specialty that differs from the more typical mayonnaise-bound cold lobster salad roll, is superb.
92% Approval Rating (25 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Fried Clam Basket ($10.00)
Soup ($3.00)
Lobster Roll ($12.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Denmo’s is a happy drive-in with picnic-table seats and an eat-in-the-rough style of service. You wait in line at one of two order windows; while waiting you peruse the posted permanent menu (fried clams and shrimp, hamburgers and hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches ..."   [Read More].
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Lernie
October 11, 2008
"I had to go up to Massachusetts, and stopped at Denmo's as I was craving belly clams. Boy, was I not sorry! The editor review is right on: this place is great. Conveniently located just a few minutes off of Route 84, this little clam shack is a gem. I ordered a ..."   [Read More].

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346 Main St. S., Southbury, CT
203-264-4626

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
A close view of Denmo's fried clams shows how luscious they are.
"A close view of Denmo's fried clams shows how luscious they are."
Michael Stern





A flame-broiled double cheeseburger, homemade onion rings, and a thick chocolate malt in the fresh air make for fine eating.
"A flame-broiled double cheeseburger, homemade onion rings, and a thick chocolate malt in the fresh air make for fine eating."
doggydaddy


Beef Barley soup: thick enough to eat with a fork.
"Beef Barley soup: thick enough to eat with a fork."
Michael Stern


The whole-belly clam dinner barely fits inside its cardboard boat.
"The whole-belly clam dinner barely fits inside its cardboard boat."
Michael Stern


This is pure fried scallop heaven (and the fries are great, too!).
"This is pure fried scallop heaven (and the fries are great, too!)."
KitschKat


The ever-changing bulletin board at Denmo's provides plenty to read while you wait for your order to be cooked and put on a tray.
"The ever-changing bulletin board at Denmo's provides plenty to read while you wait for your order to be cooked and put on a tray."
Michael Stern


Everything's al fresco at Denmo's.
"Everything's al fresco at Denmo's."
Michael Stern


It was too cold to sit at a picnic table on this day ... but that did not stop Denmo's fans from coming to eat off their cars' dashboards.
"It was too cold to sit at a picnic table on this day ... but that did not stop Denmo's fans from coming to eat off their cars' dashboards."
Michael Stern


Denmo's sign against a bright blue sky: a nice herald of good weather -- and good weather food -- to come.
"Denmo's sign against a bright blue sky: a nice herald of good weather -- and good weather food -- to come."
Michael Stern


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