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The Great Machipongo International Clam Shack

US Route 13, Nassawadox, VA
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Ranked #3 of 4 restaurants in Nassawadox
Cuisines: Seafood
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- Sep 10, 2012
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Virginia
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63 reviews 63 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

The clam shack is in an old McDonalds building but don't let that stop you. Food is fresh and there is live music every weekend with no cover charge. You can also buy fresh seafood from them and take it with you or they ship all over the USA.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2012

Don't let the exterior fool you. This place has the freshest food on the Eastern Shore. The service was outstanding as well.

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Jamaica, New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2012

Love to get their crab cakes before I leave the shore

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Onancock, Virginia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

What can I say... this is one cool place and the food is pretty good too! I hate to see chain restaurants springing up across our nation, and the Eastern Shore has managed to welcome a few. The GMICS is not one of these! I love the realness of this place, the live entertainment, the fresh seafood, and the unique... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

This was the best clam cakes that I have ever had. The specials were wonderful. We couldn't decide on what to eat and everything that was suggested to us was wonderful, including Key Lime Pie for dessert. They were honest and let me know that they did not have decaf coffee unless I wanted instant, which I appreciated and had.... More

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