Clam and Chowder House at Salivar's Dock — Restaurant in Town of East Hampton

As a lover of good food and a seeker of dining experiences, I've journeyed far and wide, from the bright lights of the city to the tranquil coastline, in pursuit of culinary delights. Last night, that quest led us to a restaurant in Montauk that turned out to be such a treat.

Our gastronomic adventure began with the restaurant's renowned New England chowder. The perfectly balanced texture and rich flavor of this dish had us hook, line, and sinker from the first spoonful. Next came the fried scallops, crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside, and paired with a dipping sauce so delightful that we were tempted to request a second portion.

Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we were presented with the fish parmigiana, a testament to the magic that can be spun with simple ingredients. Laden with luscious marinara sauce and melt-in-your-mouth cheese, it took the notion of comfort food to another level.

Another crown jewel was undoubtedly the tilefish entree. Each bite brought a crescendo of flavor that eclipsed the previous dish, leaving us in a state of awe and contentment.

Then came the grand finale: Eileen's famous banana pie. This isn't just a dessert; it's an experience - a tantalizing combination of subtle refreshing sweet flavors that made us feel like we'd discovered a little slice of heaven. This original recipe is a testament to Eileen's culinary prowess, ensuring we ended our meal on an undeniably high note.

As I sit here today, the memories of our meal still linger. The flavors, the low key yet homey ambiance, and the excellent service have left an indelible impression on us. .

In the end, it was more than just one of the best unpretentious meals we've had Out East. We can't wait to return, if only to relive this tantalizing...

Long Post alert: Yesterday 7/10, I and a group of my people who were attending a fishing trip in the same vicinity of this restaurant sat down to wait for our boat to be ready.

Here's my issue with this restaurant.

1. Within my group 2 people patronized this restaurant. One ordered soup and the other ordered clams. So we had paying customers. We sat on the outside dining chairs while we waited. We noticed we were being recorded but no one ever came out and had the deceny to ask us to wait near the dock.
2. We were a church group and were not familiar with this area of Montauk, we came from Medford NY. We were not hindering restaurant guests from eating there. Instead of this woman kindly asking us to wait near the dock, she took an alternative route which was completely unnecessary. We were not loud but were pateintly waiting for our boat to depart. I would have quietly moved my group closer to the dock. I would have made arrangements for our senior citizens to wait in the car.
3. We were a predominantly African American group and had 3 Caucasian guests with us who were sitting on the other side but was occupying seats. They were never recorded.

So while I don't think this will hinder people purchasing from this establishment nor am I asking for that, I truly believe how this was handled was unprofessional and more so very unkind.

After we got off the boat, I went towards the back and asked if I could speak with someone just to express how this could be avoided in the future. A lady looked me dead in the face and said "I can't talk to you, I'm too busy" so since she refused, I chose to leave a review.

On the positive side, the food and atmosphere smelled and looked amazing. I only wished the workers/management reflected...

Terrible service! Asian Haters!

I arrived at the Clam and Chowder House around 3:30 pm on Monday, 7/25. The waiter seated me outside of the restaurant, while many people were eating inside of the restaurant. When I asked a question about red wine, the bartender said that she is allergic to red wine. She has no idea about red wine.

I paid for the food and the drink.. After eating the chowder soup that I bought from the restaurant, I felt sick. I felt nauseous. I moved myself from the outdoor seating to the dock. I though if I need to throw up, I rather do it into the water (Atlantic Ocean).

The restaurant people ordered me to leave when they saw me looking sick. I said I have the right to sit outdoor seating because I bought food and drink. The restaurant called police. Three police men with three cars arrived the restaurant in 5 minutes.

I am a small Asian woman, the restaurant owner and the Montauk police were discriminating toward me. I will post the video on social media.

I am an award winning documentary film maker and an international video journalist. They have no idea who they were...