Brooklyn's go-to for classic Italian-American seafood. Famed for its fried calamari & clam dishes, this spot is a beloved neighborhood staple.
A Brooklyn institution, Randazzo's Clam Bar offers a classic Italian-American seafood experience. Known for its vibrant, almost Vegas-like exterior, this spot has been a neighborhood favorite for years. While some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality, many patrons still rave about their signature dishes.
Randazzo's Clam Bar specializes in Italian-American seafood. While the fried calamari and various clam dishes, such as linguine with clam sauce and baked clams, are frequently recommended, some recent feedback indicates inconsistency and a potential dip in overall quality.
"Highly recommended dishes include fried calamari, baked clams, linguine with clam sauce, and shrimp scampi. Some also recommend the scungilli and lobster fra diavolo."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many long-time patrons noting a decline in quality recently. However, a significant number still praise the restaurant for its classic seafood dishes.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality and inconsistency, with one user mentioning a decline since COVID.
"Randazzo's is considered good for clams and calamari, but the pasta may not be a highlight."
Neutral"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is recommended, and looks great on maps, especially for good weather near the beaches. It is noted as good for clams and calamari, but pasta dishes might not be to everyone's taste."
Positive"Randazzo's was mentioned as a good seafood option, alongside Lundy's."
Positive"Randazzo's Clam Bar on Emmons Ave in Brooklyn was highly recommended, with the commenter urging a try."
Positive"The commenter stated that Randazzo's Clam Bar was 'to die for' on their last visit."
Positive"Randazzo's Clam Bar was suggested as a nice option for a day trip, though it's considered out of the way."
Positive"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is suggested for those wanting to go on an 'expedition'."
Positive"The commenter suggested Randazzo's."
Neutral"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is recommended as worth the hike for red sauce Italian."
Positive"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is recommended, alongside L&B Spumoni's on-site restaurant, for red sauce Italian."
Positive"Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay is called the 'OG' for red sauce Italian."
Positive"The lobster fra diavolo at Randazzo's is described as 'insane.'"
Positive"The user states that Randazzo's also has a great scungilli dish."
Positive"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."
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