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Steve's Clam Bar

Name: Steve's Clam Bar
Address: 1519 Hertel Ave, Buffalo
Telephone: (716) 838-4650

Once upon a time, North Buffalonians had to ask around to find out where and when Steve Meli would be setting up shop, whether it be the back room of some random neighborhood tavern or just a street corner somewhere along the strip. But with the opening of the EXPO Market on Hertel, now Steve's Clam Bar is a daily, fixed-address operation. Über-fresh Alaskan king crab legs, succulent lobster tail, clams casino, and other specialties from the briny deep are served with aplomb as always, but with the larger space has come the addition of a raw bar with about half a dozen oyster varieties on offer at any given time. And if you can handle the heat, garnish it all with one of Steve's own not-to-be-trifled-with homemade hot sauces.

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Address: 1519 Hertel Ave
Price: $15-25
Phone: (716) 838-4650
Website: stevesclambar.com (opens in a new tab)

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