Editors’ Choice
Ipswich Clambake, Ipswich
A clambake is the quintessential summer party on the North Shore, and Ipswich Clambake makes it a breeze to throw an epic one, with delicious local seafood and seamless, expert catering. And lest you think that there’s only one kind of clambake, Ipswich Clambake exceeds expectations there, too, with selections for every palate and appetite, ranging from its classic New England Clambake with chowder, steamed clams, lobster, corn on the cob, brownies, and other dishes to its Boston Clambake, which kicks things up with grilled sirloin steak, baked potatoes, and strawberry shortcake. Want something different? Just ask, and Ipswich Clambake will be happy to accommodate. 196 High St., Ipswich, 978-356-7201, ipswichclambake.com
Readers’ Choice
Woodman’s of Essex, Essex
Leave it to the inventors of the fried clam to throw the perfect clambake, and with a century of clambake catering under their belt, you can trust that everything about your event will be delicious and perfectly executed. 119 Main St., Essex, 978-768-6057, woodmans.com