Anthony’s Clam House and Grill

by South Florida Eats · March 18, 2024

Anthony’s Clam House and Grill: 2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

One Saturday night, my friend Robert invited a group of friends to join the South Florida Eats team for dinner at Anthony’s Clam House and Grill. His sister was visiting from out of town and we all love her, so we of course said yes. Not only did we have a great time enjoying each other’s company and conversation, but our food was very good. So Let’s take a dive into the restaurant and food from Anthony’s Clam House and Grill.

The Restaurant:

Anthony’s Clam House and Grill is located in a strip mall along East Commercial Blvd. You have to pay attention because you can easily drive past the restaurant. If you hit Bayview Drive, then you went too far. The outside is a very contemporary white and black designed building that is three stories and includes a real estate office and a med spa.

As you enter, you are greeted by the hostess stand. There is a fairly nice-sized bar to your right, where you can socialize, drink, and eat. A couple of High-Top tables also adorn the main room. Two larger rooms have a mix of different-sized tables and chairs. These two rooms can either be closed off individually or together to create a nice private setting for your private events or catering affairs.

I do highly recommend reservations, as Anthony’s Clam House and Grill can get very busy and is popular amongst the locals.

The Food @ Anthony’s Clam House:

Now, let’s dig into the floor we partook in at Anthony’s Clam House. First up was the Lobster bisque that I ordered. This was from their daily specials menu. While there was not a ton of lobster meat, there was enough to make the appetizer enjoyable. The creamy soup had good flavor and is something that I would order again if they offered it.

The rest of the table shared the Clams and Mussels Champagne. I’m not a huge fan of seafood, so I took their word for how it tasted. This dish is 1/2 lb. West Coast Manila Clams & Prince Edward Island Mussels sauteed with spinach in a creamy champagne sauce topped with crispy prosciutto. It didn’t take long for the group to devour every last one of them leaving smiles on their faces.

For main dishes, Anthony’s Clam House didn’t disappoint. The Frutti Di Mare was the dish of choice for three of the guests. It is filled with jumbo shrimp (although I wouldn’t really call them jumbo), northern middle-neck clams, P.E.I. Mussels and calamari sautéed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil over linguine. He was more than happy to finish the dish and lick the plate clean.

Robert had the Manila White Clam Sauce, 3/4 LB. West Coast Manila Clams sautéed with white wine, garlic & EVOO. He’s had this dish several times before, and while it was good, he did say that it was not as good as it has been in the past.

Joe went with the eggplant parm, golden fried and topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghetti marinara. The eggplant was huge, and the gooey melted cheese on top ensured that Joe had plenty in each bite. He could not have been happier with his meal.

Finally, I had the Chicken Francese, egg-battered in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce, served with spaghetti. This was one of the best versions of this dish that I have had in quite some time. I will order it again, and I loved the amount of lemon flavor mixed into the butter and wine sauce. I didn’t even touch the spaghetti, as the chicken was enough for me.