The freshest and perfectly crisp fried clams. Great fries. A few beers, no wine. What can you say about the decor except that it is authentic as hell. Staff is right on top of things. Hard to believe you can still find a place like this.
This location has been there forever and the pictures inside prove it. By far the best full bellied Ipwich clams on LI.
"Rain or shine there's always a line".....but it's worth the wait. Delicious fried oysters and clams. That's what you come for. Don't mess around with much anything else. Oh, the clam chowder is also fab. Keep it simple, be prepared to wait, set yourself down on a stool, order up and enjoy. Yummy.
It's hard for me to pass this place without stopping. The clams and oysters are fantastic. I have never had a bad bite of food in this unassuming place. The crab cakes are moist and flavorful. They only take cash but since the entree's don't cost that much it is only how much you can eat that will cost you more, and you will want to eat. Best fried clams I've ever had.
Reminiscent of a lunch counter in the department stores of the past, Bigelow's is fast, cheap, and delicious. Portions are generous and the fish is splendid. Service is prompt and consistent. A great place.
Oct. 2002