09/09/2026
๐ฆช THE TRADITION CONTINUES at Gunselmanโs Tavern! ๐ฆช
Did you know that Cleveland is the fall clambake capital of the United States? We actually consume more clams during September and October than almost anywhere else in the country! It all started in the mid-19th century when railroad lines allowed fresh East Coast seafood shipments to stop in Cleveland for re-icing. Wealthy locals and industrialists, like the Rockefellers, started buying up these New England delicacies for their fall gatherings.
Instead of traditional beach fires and sand pits, Clevelanders adapted the meal into an easier one-pot steam method. Local cooks even added a roasted half-chicken to the mix, creating the signature Northeast Ohio combination we know and love. Early records show we've been doing this locally since at least 1866!
Here at Gunselman's Tavern, we are proud to keep that old-school backyard clambake tradition alive. We've been slinging clambakes on West 215th Street in Fairview Park since bell-bottoms were in style the first time.
Using a family recipe that's older than most of our bartenders, Master Clambaker Irish Kevin is back at it. Our clams come courtesy of Joe at Lobster Brothers in Westlake, sourced straight from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island!
๐๏ธ 2026 Clambake Dates
(Check out the attached CLAMBAKE 2026.jpg for the full flyer!)
Join us on the patio for these upcoming Sundays! Doors open at 11:00 AM. Irish Kevin's legendary clam chowder and broth get the afternoon started at 12:00 PM before the main clambakes are served at 1:00 PM.
โข September 27
โข October 4
โข October 25
๐ฝ๏ธ The Master Clambaker's Menu
All bakes include one dozen Narragansett Bay clams, New England clam chowder, clam broth, redskin potatoes, and corn on the cob!
โข Clams Only Clambake: $45
โข Chicken Clambake: $50 (includes 1/2 baked chicken)
โข Steak Clambake: $55 (includes a 10oz CAB strip steak)
โข Extra Dozen Clams: +$15 (must be purchased in advance)
๐ป Drink Specials
โข 1/2 OFF ALL bottles of wine! ๐ท
โข $5 16oz Drafts of Great Lakes Brewing Co. & Samuel Adams ๐บ
๐๏ธ Tickets Will Go Fast!
Order your tickets online at gunselmans.com/clambake
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