Does This Restaurant Serve the Best Fried Clams in New Hampshire?

What do you think about this New Hampshire restaurant that was recently named the Best Fried Clams in the entire state?

According to newengland.com, Petey's Summertime Seafood & Bar has the best fried clams in the entire State of New Hampshire.

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"Petey's," is a not to be missed summertime tradition, even for locals. It's a great place to go, overlooking the ocean.

Don't let that fool you though. (the "overlooking the ocean" part) Petey's could not be more down to earth. You can, absolutely, go in with what you wore on the beach. I mean, maybe put a shirt on and flip flops.

: Petey's Summertime Seafood & Bar via Facebook

Petey's opened in 1990, but they were not in their current location in Rye, New Hampshire until 2000. Being right across the street from Wallis Sands Beach on Route 1, the "new" location really gave them a boost.

Petey's is Open Year Round

If you are an ocean lover, like so many of us who live on the Seacoast, you know that the magic of ocean air doesn't go away when the Summer ends. Petey know this too, of course, and his place is open year 'round. Love that.

Petey's Has The Best Fried Clams

Petey's has been named the best fried clams in the whole state and it could be because of the way they fry them. They are perfectly deep fried in clean oil and will go perfectly with that glass of cold pinot you just ordered. (or beer, if that's your jam)

If you want more suggestions for where to go for really great fried clams in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, here's a whole bunch of places for your upcoming fried clam road trip.