J.T. Farnham's

J.T. Farnham’s has some of the best fried clams on Cape Ann, and that’s saying a lot because Essex is famous for these battered babies. Often overshadowed by a certain other seafood spot down the street, Farnham’s is a quaint little shack usually crammed with locals, who grab trays of clam chowder, steamed lobsters and fried clams. This no-frills place has ample picnic table seating right beside the river, so guests can take in those marsh views as they feast upon its bounty.