What Clam Shack Salem does

Clam Shack Salem is a single-location, seasonal seafood restaurant operating at 200 Fort Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, the establishment serves classic New England seafood fare — including clam plates and baskets (whole clams and clam strips), fried seafood baskets (calamari, scallops, shrimp, haddock), lobster and clam rolls, steamed items such as boiled lobster and steamers, and non-seafood options including burgers, hot dogs, and chicken — alongside salads, sandwiches, subs, sides, and beverages. Menu prices range from roughly $1.95 for sides up to $38.95 for the Captain's Combo, with several fresh-seafood items priced at "market." The tagline "Willows where witches fly and clams fry!" and locally-sourced artwork anchor the brand to Salem's tourist identity.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer counter-service restaurant targeting both tourists visiting Salem's historic witch-trial attractions and local residents. Beyond walk-in dining, Clam Shack Salem has extended its reach through an online ordering and delivery channel ("Our Shack to Your Shack") powered by the Rush My Food platform, enabling takeout and delivery orders. The restaurant is privately held, has no parent company or disclosed external equity backing, operates with approximately six employees, and runs seasonally — announcing a 2026 season opening of Saturday, May 16th with daily hours of 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time food and beverage transactions with no subscription or recurring component. Pricing is unit-based per menu item, with a small set of items carrying variable market pricing. No technology platforms, proprietary systems, or AI capabilities are associated with the operation, and the business shows no evidence of funding rounds, partnerships, awards, or multi-unit expansion. The customer base is diffuse across individual consumers but geographically and seasonally concentrated in Salem, MA.

Name

Clam Shack Salem

Legal name

Clam Shack Salem

Website

https://clamshacksalem.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clam Shack Salem is a seasonal, single-location seafood restaurant in Salem, Massachusetts serving New England fare — fried seafood plates, lobster rolls, steamed clams, and casual American items — to tourists and locals via walk-in counter service and an online ordering/delivery channel, operating roughly six months per year with a six-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Restaurant

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

akta.pro primary industry

Seafood Fast Casual (THAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurant
• Casual dining
• New England seafood
• Lobster rolls
• Fried seafood

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-in and Takeout Food Service: The restaurant generates revenue through one-time food purchases at the counter, with customers ordering from a menu of seafood plates, baskets, rolls, and other items. No recurring subscription revenue model.
2. Online Ordering and Delivery: Revenue generated through online orders placed via their website for takeout and delivery, processed through Rush My Food platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Clam Shack Salem is a seasonal seafood restaurant in Salem, Massachusetts serving fresh New England-style fare including fried seafood plates, baskets, rolls (lobster roll, clam roll, etc.), steamed seafood (boiled lobster, steamers, clam bakes), and non-seafood options like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken. The restaurant operates as a counter-service shack with walk-in dining, takeout, and delivery supported by an online ordering platform.

Product overview

Clam Shack Salem is a seasonal seafood restaurant located in Salem, Massachusetts. The restaurant offers a diverse menu of seafood dishes including clam plates, fried seafood baskets, lobster rolls, steamed seafood, and various dinner options. The establishment operates with takeout and delivery services through online ordering, providing customers with classic New England seafood fare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seafood Plates Fried seafood plates served with french fries and coleslaw, offering New England classics such as whole clams, clam strips, calamari, scallops, shrimp, haddock, and a multi-item Captain's Combo. Targeted at individual diners seeking a full seafood meal.
• Seafood Baskets Smaller fried seafood portions served in baskets with french fries, including whole clam, clam strip, calamari, scallop, shrimp, and haddock bits baskets.
• Seafood Boxes Fried seafood boxes in small and large sizes — including whole clam, clam strip, calamari, scallop, shrimp, and haddock bits boxes — for sharing or larger appetites.
• Seafood Rolls Seafood rolls (lobster, clam strip, calamari, scallop, shrimp, haddock, crab meat, tuna, whole clam) served on brioche rolls with french fries; centerpieces of the New England-style menu.
• Steamed Seafood Steamed seafood preparations including boiled lobster, steamers, lobster dinner with baked potato, and a full clam bake (chick lobster, 1/2 lb steamers, clam chowder, corn on the cob).
• Dine-in Service Counter-service dine-in dining at 200 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA, open daily 11:00 am – 8:00 pm during the operating season, serving walk-in customers.
• Online Takeout and Delivery ("Shack to Your Shack") Online ordering for takeout and local delivery ("Shack to Your Shack") placed through the Rush My Food platform, allowing customers to order the full menu remotely.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Woodman's of Essex: Historic North Shore Massachusetts seafood shack serving fried clams and lobster rolls in a counter-service, casual setting. Highly comparable to Clam Shack Salem as a regional New England seafood fast-casual targeting tourists and locals.
• Captain Frosty's: North Shore casual seafood drive-in/takeout spot serving fried clams and seafood plates. Comparable as a counter-service New England seafood concept serving a similar tourist and resident base.
• Roy Moore Lobster Co. Cape Cod counter-service seafood shack famous for lobster rolls. Comparable fast-casual seafood model with broad menu and coastal-tourist clientele, parallel to Clam Shack Salem's positioning.
• Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar: Eastham, MA seafood shack counter-service restaurant known for fried clams, lobster rolls, and seasonal coastal tourism. Direct comparable on operating model, menu, and visitor-driven demand.
• The Clam Box: Iconic Ipswich, MA fried clams shack with a long wait and counter-service model. Direct comparison on menu focus (fried seafood baskets), coastal North Shore siting, and casual seafood-shack identity similar to Clam Shack Salem.
• The Lobster Pool: Seasonal North Shore (Magnolia, MA) waterfront lobster shack with counter service and outdoor seating. Comparable as a seasonal tourism-driven seafood shack near Salem targeting similar coastal visitors.

Regional players

• Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina restaurants: Hospitality and adjacent F&B operators in Salem, MA that compete for tourist dining dollars. Relevant because they compete for the same Salem visitor traffic pool that Clam Shack Salem targets.
• Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall: Full-service Salem, MA seafood restaurant. Adjacent peer that competes for the same tourist and local seafood diners in Salem, offering a sit-down table-service contrast to Clam Shack's counter-service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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