Brooklyn's beloved seafood institution, famous for its classic Italian-American dishes & bustling vibe. A must-try for fried calamari & baked clams.
Randazzo's Clam Bar offers a classic Italian-American seafood experience with a strong emphasis on traditional dishes. While many praise their seafood, particularly the fried calamari and baked clams, some diners have noted a decline in quality over time. It remains a popular spot for those seeking hearty, familiar flavors in a bustling atmosphere.
Randazzo's Clam Bar is celebrated for its Italian-American seafood fare. Highly recommended dishes include the fried calamari, baked clams, linguine and clams, and shrimp scampi. Some patrons, however, have indicated that the quality has been inconsistent or has declined since pre-COVID times.
"Highly recommended dishes include the fried calamari, baked clams, linguine and clams, and shrimp scampi. The fried shellfish with red sauce and mixed seafood with hot sauce are also noted positively."
Overall, customer sentiment leans positive, with many recommending the restaurant for its seafood, especially fried calamari and baked clams. However, a notable few have expressed concerns about a decline in quality in recent years.
Important Note
Some customers have reported a decline in food quality and consistency, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is suggested that the restaurant can be 'hit or miss'.
"Randazzo's clam bar is listed as one of several potential recommendations for a large party."
Positive"This user recommended Randazzo's for baked clams and linguine with clam sauce, in response to a request for places similar to Don Pepe's."
Positive"In addition to the shrimp scampi, other recommended dishes at Randazzo's include baked clams, mixed seafood with hot sauce, burnt chicken, and fried zucchini."
Positive"The shrimp scampi at Randazzo's is considered top-tier by this user."
Positive"This user recommends Randazzo's Clam Bar."
Positive"Randazzo's is added to the list of potential dining options."
Positive"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is mentioned as a place that visiting family members have enjoyed."
Positive"This commenter mentioned making a trek to Randazzo's for their last meal when they moved away some years ago."
Positive"This user recommended Randazzo's for its low-key Italian/seafood vibe and great food, suggesting it would be a good choice if the girlfriend enjoys such places."
Positive"This user listed Randazzo's Clam Bar as a recommendation."
Positive"This commenter simply recommends Randazzo’s located in Sheepshead Bay."
Neutral"Randazzo's was enthusiastically recommended for its fried calamari."
Positive"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay was recommended for its fried calamari."
Positive"Randazzo's was simply recommended for its fried calamari."
Positive"A user noted that Randazzo's was recently featured on The NY Times 100 best restaurants list, implying its high quality."
Positive"Randazzo's was recommended as a standout place to get fried calamari."
Positive"A user recommended getting the spicy sauce with the calamari at Randazzo's."
Positive"Randazzo's was mentioned as a good place to get fried calamari."
Positive"Randazzo's in Brooklyn was recommended for its calamari, suggesting a walk along the water after visiting."
Positive"Randazzo's Clam Bar in Sheepshead Bay was recommended as worth the trip for calamari."
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