J.T. Farnhams

J.T. Farnhams Seasonal, Award Winning, Mom & Pop Clam Shop located in historic Essex, Ma At J.T. Boats are welcomed and encouraged to anchor and order. J.T.
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Farnham's, we are famous for our award winning fried clams, fresh seafood, live lobsters, our four homemade chowders including "the best seafood chowder," among many other popular items on our menu. We are located on Eben Creek overlooking the Essex River with indoor and outdoor seating providing a view and direct access of the water and marsh. We have been featured on Phantom Gourmet's Hidden Jew

el, voted "Best Fried Clams," Chronicle, CNN's Baby You're the Best, Yankee Magazine, voted "Best" in Best of Boston Magazine, Billy Costa's TV Diners, New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The Food Network's Diners Drive-ins and Dives, and Michael Simone's Food Feuds as the winner in the local contest. Farnhams is a seasonal restaurant open 7 days a week, we are open the first Friday in March until the last Sunday in November. Summer hours- 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Spring and Fall- 11:00 a.m.- (call for closing hours)

We accept cash and personal checks but have an ATM on site. OUR MENU

EAT IN or TAKE OUT (978) 768-6643
BEER & WINE (to be consumed inside only)

DINNER PLATES (with fries & onion rings)
1 ½ lb Lobster Fried or Boiled 23.95
Fisherman's Combo 25.95
(Clams,Scallops,Shrimp & Fish)
Famous Fried Clam 20.95
2-Way Combo 23.95
Sea Scallops 20.95
Shrimp 17.95
Oysters 18.95
Haddock or Sole 15.95
Clam Strips 14.95
Calamari 12.95
Chicken Fingers or Buffalo Bites 11.95

BOXES Small Medium Large
Clam $15.95 20.95 37.95
Scallop $15.95 20.95 37.95
Shrimp $13.95 19.95 36.95
Oyster $12.95 19.95 33.95
Haddock $9.95 14.95 27.95
ClamStrip $9.95 13.95 24.95
Calamari $8.95 12.95 23.95
Chicken Fingers $6.95 10.95 19.95
Buffalo Bites $ 6.95 10.95 19.95
Onion Rings $4.95 6.95 9.95
French Fries $ 3.95 5.95 8.95
Mozzarella Sticks $6.95 (8 pieces)

HOMEMADE CHOWDERS
New England Clam, Nana’s Haddock, or Spicy Manhattan Style Scallop
8 oz.$ 5.00 / 12 oz. $6.95 / Quart $15.95
“THE BEST SEAFOOD CHOWDER” 12 oz. $9.95 / Quart $22.95
Lobster Bisque (when available) 8 oz. $8.95

GARDEN SALADS $5.95 (add Feta $1)
Add on top:
Grilled Haddock $13.95
Grilled Scallops (5oz) $14.95
Grilled Shrimp (6 pcs) $13.95
Grilled Chicken $8.95
3 oz. Fresh Lobster Meat $19.95
4 oz. Tuna $8.95
SEASONINGS: Garlic & Parsley, Cajun, Lemon-Pepper or Teriyaki
Dressings: Italian Ranch, Honey Mustard, Parmesan peppercorn, Low Fat Raspberry Vinaigrette

SANDWICHES (served with fries)
Tuna Roll $6.95
Lobster Roll $18.95
Grilled Haddock (loin) $9.95
Fried Haddock or Sole $8.95
Veggie Burger $6.95
Chicken Breast $6.95
Black Chez Angus Burger $6.95
BLT (white or wheat) $5.95
Grilled Cheese $5.95
All- Beef Hot Dog $5.95

SIDES:
Cheese .50, Lettuce & tomato .30
3 oz melted butter .75
Aunt Nancy’s Cole Slaw $1
Greek Pasta Salad $1

BOATS (served with fries)
Clam $15.95
Scallop $15.95
Shrimp $13.95
Oyster $13.95
Haddock $10.95
Clam Strip $10.95
Calamari $9.95
Chicken Finger $7.95
Buffalo Bites $7.95
**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or shellfish may increase incidence of food borne illness**

http://www.jtfarnhams.com/

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Address

88 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA
01929

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+19787686643

Website

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