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The Place got its start in the 1940s when an old sailor named Whitey had an impromptu roadside clam bake and grew into the unique outdoor eatery it is today. In 1971, the restaurant got its current name to honor the word’s of its founder, “There’s no place, quite like this place, anywhere near this place, so this must be The Place.” Brothers Gary and Vaughn continue to serve up the roasted clams Whitey made famous plus an expanded menu of lobster, fish, steak, and chicken. Fifty tables with tree stump seats keep the spirit of the old sailor’s clam bake alive and well.

901 Boston Post Rd., Guilford CT, 06437, Phone: 203-453-9276

The Place, Guilford, CT
© The Place

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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