Smitty’s Clam Bar – Somers Point, NJ
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It all began in 1973 when Dennis Dixon and Peter Popovic established Smitty’s Clam Bar in a small shack at Smith’s Marina in Somers Point, New Jersey. The moniker “Smitty’s” paid tribute to Dixon’s nickname, “Smitty,” and from that point onward, a cherished establishment came into existence.
The server I had during my visit stated she has worked there since 1977. This place is as old school as they come. She told me that the hot dish this year was diners mixing the New England Clam Chowder and the Manhattan Clam Chowder together. I’m nothing but hip, so I decided why not. Let me tell you it was actually pretty good and the best of both worlds. It added to the wonderful experience as everything I had was great. The clam steamers, calamari, and the fried seafood platter with scallops, clam strips, flounder, shrimp, fries, and apple sauce. I really enjoyed my visit. There have been rumors of them closing or moving. Hopefully they just stay as rumors.
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