Customers praised these frozen whole belly clams for their exceptional freshness, large bellies, and authentic New England taste. Many noted "they smell the ocean" and are "tender and delicious." While most loved the quality, some found larger clams chewy. A few customers mentioned frozen vs fresh differences and sizing concerns.
Another terrific experience at Intershell! The whole belly clams and scallops were delicious!!
Thank you so much, JT! We are thrilled you had another great experience and enjoyed the clams and scallops. Thanks for your support! We can't wait to serve you again!
I've been looking for clams to make since first being introduced as a kid to PJ's in Wellfleet many years ago. Since we don't have many places on LI to get them, finding these is a godsend! Fresh as can be, easy to make and absolutely delicious!!
Purchased the 2 lb. Frozen Whole Belly Clams, absolutely fantastic! Quickly delivered. Will be a frequent customer going forward.
Recommending Intershell to my relatives and friends some who have moved from N.E. States to out West and Down South and miss Fried Whole Belly Clams.
Very quick delivery and packaging was well done. Excellent company
Thank you so much, Richmond! We're thrilled to hear you were happy with the quick delivery and careful packaging. We truly appreciate your support!
These CLAMS WERE WONDERFUL SURE WILL ORDER AGAIN !
Thank you so much, Marlene! We're thrilled you loved the Whole Belly Clams. Knowing you'll be ordering again means so much to us. We can't wait to serve you again!
Bravo Intershell Seafood for your unrivaled quality fresh New England seafoods that are guaranteed to make you as happy as a clam at high tide if you know how to cook them properly! This was my 7th Order for these succulent Intershell Seafood's 2-lb, Frozen Ipswich Whole Belly Frying Clams Size Large because they are the highest quality you can buy anywhere online and they are recognized by gourmet cooks and chefs as the gold standard for their rich sweet briny tender bellies with a juicy texture and rich North Atlantic ocean flavor. Before cooking, I rinse these frozen whole belly clams off twice with purified bottled spring water [not tap water], apply Intershell’s gourmet Seafood Breading 24 Oz. that requires only two [2] coatings for a light breading that does not weigh down and hide the flavor of these delicate clams. I do not recommend adding evaporated milk, egg and cornmeal which makes their breading too thick and hard to digest! These mouthwatering clams should be fried @ 365 degrees F temperature until they float to top of the deep fryer’s oil and exhibit a perfect crispy golden brown color. Make sure you always use hi-heat high oleic monounsaturated heart healthy AVO Sunflower Oil 1-Gallon ASIN B08FB18XRG in your deep fryer that is very low priced you can buy on Amazon! I always use my professional OSTBA 1700W Electric 4.75QT Stainless Steel Countertop Deep Fryer 3 Baskets ASIN B0GSVFSWRY that is always on sale and I bought at Amazon because it is easy to use with no glitches and clean! When delivered partially thawed out, it is best to cook deep fry them within 2-days these 2-lb, Frozen Ipswich Whole Belly Frying Clams Size Large. If they are delivered mostly frozen, it is AOK to put them in your freezer. Intershell Seafood’s provides world-class customer service with Luke, Rose, and Nathan by phone and email. Their UPS Next Air shipping in all my orders was 100% reliable and never late. I do not recommend Fed Ex Overnight shipping because they are famous for 1-day late delivery to me with spoiled seafood. -Review by Dr. Patrick Hill PH.D, 77-Year Old Gourmet Chef & Decorated 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran, San Francisco CA-
Thank you so much, Dr. Patrick Hill! We truly appreciate your continued support and the time you take to share your experience with our Whole Belly Clams. It is an honor to know they continue to meet your expectations and earn a place in your kitchen. We also appreciate your feedback regarding shipping, and we are actively exploring additional carrier options to provide the most reliable delivery experience possible. Thank you again for your trust and for being such a valued customer. We look forward to serving you again soon!
I am born and raised in Bridgeport Connecticut but, have lived in Pittsburgh since the end of 1990. The greatest thing that miss most about New England is the ocean and the seafood. The minute I opened my clams I was home! Those clams are as fresh as you can get! You got it right!! Thank you so much for giving me access to a taste of home!!! I’ll be back!!
Thank you so much, Jonathan! Stories like yours truly mean the world to us. We are honored we could bring you a taste of New England and make you feel right at home again. We can't wait to serve you again soon!
Delicious! Breading was great! Will purchase again.
Thank you so much, Elaine! We are thrilled you loved it. We can't wait to serve you again on your next order!
great quality super tender fried up !~
Thank you, Keith! We are so glad you enjoyed the clams and that they fried up perfectly. We look forward to serving you again!
I got the breading to go with them and it's taste of my childhood. Thank you
Thank you so much, Laurie! We love hearing that our clams and breading brought back such special childhood memories. Thank you for sharing, and we look forward to serving you again!
had 1/2 on fathers' day and just had the other 1/2 to night sure was good made me feel like i was back on the east coast
Thank you so much, Alex! There is no better compliment than knowing our whole belly of clams brought back memories of the East Coast. We are honoured to have been part of your Father's Day and hope every bite continues to bring a taste of home. We look forward to serving you again!
fresh vs frozen is a big difference
We have missed fried clams since last summer and we loved the results. Excellent
THE CLAMS COME IN SUPPER FRESH AND LARGE BELLYS. BEST EVER. THE COMPANY IS BEYOND AMAZING WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE. SEND THEM A EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS THEY ARE RIGHT THERE TO ANSWER. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION . ONLY PLACE I WILL GET MY SEAFOOD FROM. I ORIGINATED FROM CONN. I LIVE IN FLORIDA. EVERYTHING IS FERESH FROM HERE.
Great again!!
Website ordering was confusing. By the wording It appears that you are ordering the kit, clams and breading.
However you have to order the breading in a separate drop down menu for additional cost.
So I only got the clams no breading.
It’s probably my 10th time ordering. Consistently fresh and fast delivery.
Awesome
I’ve been eating Ipswich/Essex fried clams my whole life. Never have I seen such large clams. After frying, practically inedible. We had to throw out the whole lot. You should not recommend the large clams for frying.
The breading was good.
Everything was packaged well and shipped promptly. Will definitely place another order.
I was highly disappointed in the clams received from your company. Being from New England, I’m familiar how to properly fry clams. I found them to be chewy and lacking in flavor. I noticed they were packaged on July 2025 which probably had a negative impact on quality. I’ve ordered clam kits from Woodman's in the past and found them to be very tender and full of flavor. Perhaps ordering fresh clams during the season would result in a better experience.
It is outstanding. Since moving south I have missed having clam dinners. New Englad clam dinner does not exist down here. It was a delicious taste of home. Thank you!
Everything was perfect from the delivery to the table.
The 2 pounds contained 24 clams and were dipped in evaporated milk and breaded and fried at 350 degrees four at a time for a little bit less than 2 minutes.
Everyone enjoyed them
best clams ever can’t eat it all just peal off thawed one to eat freezer the rest
Perfection big belly and delicious
I was so glad to have found a place where I can buy whole belly clams, the quality and taste is perfect. I have bought the frozen clams multiple times and they arrive frozen and have always been perfect. Such a treat, the whole family enjoys them
