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The Happy Clam
- Terminal C, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

Restaurant, Airport ★2.0 (36)·$20–30

Terminal C, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA

2.0
BEWARE THIS PLACE WILL OVERCHARGE YOU!!! I visited this place on 8/15/25 to order a snack and drinks. When I sat down, the waitress asked for my cell phone number and took my credit card info. I told her I did not want to store my personal information. Immediately I got a text message stating that a tab was opened with my card. I did not authorize this. The fries were dry, the drinks were way overpriced, and service was subpar. When I went to pay, the waitress informed that I didn’t need to do anything because tip was included. Well, I would not have tipped them 18% for that service. When I looked at my credit card statement, I saw that they charged me two times with an 18% tip on both of those charges. Beware of this place. They have poor service and predatory business practices. - LMTF
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The Happy Clam Introduce

## A Welcoming Stop at EWR: The Happy Clam in Newark, New Jersey

For New Jersey travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), finding a quality dining experience that goes beyond typical grab-and-go fare is a true highlight of the journey. **The Happy Clam**, located within the bustling **Terminal C**, offers a dedicated **Restaurant** experience focused on Italian-American classics and seafood—often referred to as 'red sauce' cuisine. It provides a full-service dining option that stands out among airport eateries.

The establishment operates within the high-traffic environment of a **Regional airport**, catering specifically to the needs of ticketed passengers who require both efficiency and comfort. The atmosphere is **casual**, offering a relaxed space for travelers to decompress. The menu features a strong emphasis on hearty meals suitable for any time of the day, making it popular for **Breakfast**, **Lunch**, and **Dinner**. Whether you're a local New Jersey resident starting a trip or a visitor connecting through EWR, The Happy Clam serves as a convenient and flavorful stop.

Beyond the food, the restaurant is a great spot for those looking for bar service, featuring a comprehensive selection of **Cocktails**, **Beer**, and **Wine**. This combination of full meals and complete beverage service elevates The Happy Clam above many other airport quick-service alternatives, providing a pleasant sit-down experience for **solo dining** or travel **groups**.

## Location and Accessibility

The Happy Clam is conveniently located deep within the secured area of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), making it a key dining option for connecting or departing passengers.

Address: Terminal C, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

This location is **post-security** in **Terminal C**—the terminal primarily utilized by United Airlines. New Jersey patrons planning to visit must be flying out of or connecting through this specific terminal. The restaurant is situated to be easily accessible to passengers once they have cleared the security checkpoints.

The restaurant adheres to airport-wide accessibility standards, featuring a **wheelchair accessible entrance**. This commitment ensures that all travelers, regardless of mobility needs, can comfortably access the dining area. Its placement within the terminal is strategic, providing a full-service sit-down experience in an area dominated by fast-casual options, offering a much-needed break from the pace of travel.

## Services Offered

The Happy Clam provides flexible services that cater to the diverse needs of airport travelers, combining full dining with quick options.

  • **Dine-in Service:** Offers comfortable **seating** for a leisurely meal experience.
  • **Takeout Service:** Provides a convenient option for travelers who need to grab a meal to eat at their gate or on their flight.
  • **Full Day Dining:** Available for **Breakfast**, **Lunch**, and **Dinner** service.
  • **Full Bar Offerings:** Features an extensive selection of **Alcohol**, including **Beer**, **Wine**, and a long list of classic and specialty **Cocktails** like the *Bloody Mary*, *Old Fashioned*, and *Aviation*.
  • **Coffee and Non-Alcoholic Beverages:** Offers hot and cold drinks such as **Drip Coffee**, **Cold Brew Coffee**, **Rishi Hot Tea**, and various juices and sodas.
  • **Children's Menu:** A dedicated **Kids' menu**, featuring items like **Kids Chicken Fingers**, makes dining with the family easy.
  • **Fast Service Highlight:** The operation is designed for **fast service**, acknowledging the time constraints of airport passengers.

## Features and Highlights

The distinguishing characteristics of The Happy Clam lie in its menu variety, its full bar service, and its commitment to traveler convenience within the EWR environment.

  • **Classic Italian-American Fare:** The menu is rich with 'red sauce' favorites. Highlights include **HC Penne A La Vodka**, **HC Chicken Parmesan**, **HC Spaghetti and Meatballs**, and delicious **HC Ricotta Ravioli**.
  • **Seafood Specialization:** Living up to its name, the restaurant offers notable seafood items such as **HC Shrimp Cocktail** and **HC Calamari**, alongside main courses like **HC Salmon Puttanesca**.
  • **Extensive Cocktail List:** The bar menu is impressive, with a wide selection of expertly crafted drinks including the **NY/NJ Paloma**, **Moscow Mule**, and classic options like the **Martini** and **Manhattan**.
  • **Dessert Options:** Travelers can indulge in treats like **EWR Carrot Cake** and **EWR Apple Crumb Pie** before their flight.
  • **Quick Bite Options:** In addition to full meals, the menu supports the need for a **Quick bite** with various **Appetizers** and Sandwiches.
  • **Charitable Contribution:** The menu includes an option for customers to make a **Donation for the children of Ukraine** through UNICEF, allowing travelers to contribute to a humanitarian cause.
  • **Convenient Payments:** Accepts all major payment methods, including **Credit cards**, **Debit cards**, and **NFC mobile payments**, ensuring quick checkouts.

## Contact Information

For New Jersey locals seeking information about The Happy Clam at EWR, the following contact details are provided. It is important to note that the phone number is typically a centralized number for the dining concepts operated by the airport's concessionaire.

Address: Terminal C, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

Phone: (866) 508-3558

Mobile Phone: +1 866-508-3558

As this is an airport restaurant, direct communication is best utilized for confirming the general opening hours or for inquiries regarding the dining experience within Terminal C.

## What is Worth Choosing: A Full-Service Airport Escape

For New Jersey travelers navigating the often-stressful environment of Newark Airport, The Happy Clam provides a compelling reason to pause and enjoy a meal. What makes it a superior choice is its ability to offer a full-service, sit-down restaurant experience with a complete bar, a rarity among the fast-paced terminal options.

The extensive menu of Italian-American comfort food, complete with hearty pastas, parmigiana sandwiches, and fresh seafood, offers a substantial and satisfying meal, far surpassing the quality of typical airport grab-and-go options. The dedicated breakfast, lunch, and dinner services ensure that a proper meal is available no matter the hour of your flight.

Crucially, the full bar service, featuring a wide range of specialty **Cocktails**, is a significant draw. It allows travelers, whether flying solo or with **groups**, to relax and unwind before or between flights, transforming a necessary airport stop into a pleasant moment of indulgence. Despite the airport pricing and the need for **fast service**, the quality of the food and the ability to find a comfortable seat away from the gate bustle make The Happy Clam a valuable haven for any New Jersey traveler in Terminal C looking for authentic flavors and a moment of calm.

The Happy Clam Food & drink

  • Cocktails

  • *Aviation $17.00

    Aviation gin, Maraschino liqueur, Creme de Violètte, lemon

  • Gin Collins $17.00

    Hendrick's gin, lemon, soda

  • *Bloody Mary $17.00

    Wheatley Vodka, Hella’s Bloody Mary Mix

  • Mimosa $18.50

    Barone Rosso prosecco, orange juice

  • Margarita $17.00

    1800 Silver, orange curacao, lime

  • Aperol Spritz $18.50

    Aperol, prosecco, soda

  • Moscow Mule $17.00

    Titos vodka, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer

  • Vodka Collins $17.00

    Belvedere vodka, lemon, soda

  • *Tequila Sunrise $17.00

    Espolon Blanco, orange juice, grenadine

  • Long Island Iced Tea $18.50

    New Amsterdam vodka, New Amsterdam gin, Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Cruzan rum, triple sec, lemon, cola

  • Martini $17.00

    Martini with your choice of spirit. Olive, onion, or lemon twist

  • Mezcal Mule $19.00

    Dos Hombres Mezcal, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer

  • Manhattan $17.00

    Makers Mark, Angostura, sweet vermouth

  • *Old Fashioned $17.00

    Wild Turkey 101, Angostura, sugar

  • John Daly $17.00

    Tito's Handmade vodka, lemonade, iced tea

  • Whiskey Mule $17.00

    Tullamore Dew, lemon, Fever Tree ginger beer

  • NY/NJ Paloma $17.00

    Alacrán blanco, lime, Fever Tree grapefruit soda

  • Cosmopolitan $17.00

    Tito's vodka, curacao, lime, cranberry

  • *Mojito $18.00

    Cruzan rum, lime, mint

  • Classic Daiquiri $18.00

    Cruzan rum, lime, sugar. Served up.

  • *Negroni $17.00

    New Amsterdam gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

  • Boulevardier $17.00

    Knob Creek bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth

  • Screwdriver $17.00

    Skyy vodka, orange juice

  • Appetizers

  • HC Shrimp Cocktail $20.89

    We poach five large shrimp in an aromatic court bouillon broth, then serve them chilled with lemon and a classic cocktail sauce of ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce.

  • HC Calamari $16.99

    Fresh Town Dock calamari is battered with seasoned flour for crispy but tender calamari. Served with housemade tomato aioli and lemon wedges.

  • HC Meatballs $16.99

    We make our meatball trio in house with ground Pat LaFrieda prime beef and Italian sausage rolled together with herbed bread crumbs, fresh garlic, parsley, and oregano. Served in pomodoro sauce and topped with grated parmesan and fried basil.

  • HC Italian Fries $12.29

    Crispy Idaho potatoes tossed in an Italian herb mix with chopped fresh parsley, shaved romano cheese, and seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

  • HC Wings & Beer $20.00

    Pair a 24 oz. mug of rich, malty Ramstein Northern Hills Amber Lager with six crispy chicken wings, prepared your way - Calabrian Pepper Wings with ranch dip or the iconic Savoy Wings, a Jersey classic.

  • Salads

  • HC Caesar Salad $16.00

    Our chefs toss baby green romaine, grated parmesan, garlic croutons, and fresh chopped parsley. Its drizzled with a zesty lemon anchovy dressing.

  • HC Chop Salad $16.49

    We serve our chop salad with mixed greens, romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, sliced red onions, tomatoes and kalamata olives. Dressed in red wine vinaigrette.

  • HC Cobb DiMaggio Salad $25.99

    Jumbo lump crab meat is served on a bed of mixed greens along with crispy bacon, chopped Roma tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, diced avocado, and chopped hard-boiled egg. Dressed in our house red wine vinaigrette.

  • HC Tomato Caprese Salad $15.49

    We serve a classic Caprese style salad with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic glaze. Served with a garnish of red wine vinaigrette dressed mixed greens.

  • Entrees

  • HC Penne A La Vodka $15.99

    House made penne pasta tossed in a creamy vodka pomodoro sauce.

  • HC Ricotta Ravioli $23.99

    Ricotta ravioli tossed in housemade San Marzano pomodoro sauce. Served with fresh basil and grated parmesan.

  • HC Eggplant Parmesan $23.29

    We take thick slices of eggplant and batter them with herbed breadcrumbs, then bake until golden. Served over al dente spaghetti, covered in melted mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil.

  • HC Chicken Parmesan $23.29

    Our tender chicken breast is coated in herbed breadcrumbs and baked, then topped with mozzarella and housemade San Marzano pomodoro sauce. Served over a bed of al dente spaghetti and finished with fresh basil and grated parmesan.

  • HC Salmon Puttanesca $31.99

    Our chefs serve herb roasted salmon over a tomato, caper and olive compote. Served with a side of broccoli.

  • HC Penne Arrabbiata $16.00

    Our chefs prepare al dente penne pasta tossed with house made arrabbiata sauce and topped with freshly chopped parsley.

  • HC Spaghetti and Meatballs $26.00

    Our chefs hand craft meatballs from Pat LaFrieda Italian sausage and prime ground beef. They are seared then baked in the oven for a crisp outside, and served over al dente spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce. Finished with grated parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.

  • Sandwiches

  • HC Meatball Parmesan Sandwich $19.49

    Tender housemade meatballs are placed atop a seeded Portuguese roll with pomodoro sauce and layered with melted mozzarella. Served with a side of chips.

  • HC Chicken Parmesan Sandwich $19.49

    Our crispy herb-breaded chicken breast is topped with melted mozzarella, housemade pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil on a seeded Portuguese roll. Served with a side of chips.

  • HC Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich $18.50

    Crispy breaded eggplant layered with mozzarella, housemade pomodoro tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil on a seeded Portuguese roll. Served with a side of chips.

  • We Value You

  • EWR Carrot Cake $9.99

    Lush cream cheese frosting is layered between moist sponge cake of sweet carrot, toasted spiced nuts and hints of orange zest.

  • HC Penne Arrabbiata $16.00

    Our chefs prepare al dente penne pasta tossed with house made arrabbiata sauce and topped with freshly chopped parsley.

  • Desserts

  • EWR Apple Crumb Pie $9.99

    We serve a slice of apple crumb pie, prepared with spiced apples in a buttery crust and topped with salted caramel.

  • EWR Chocolate Cake $9.99

    Rich and creamy chocolate ganache is layered in between airy chocolate sponge cake. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with whipped cream, these ten layers are filled with everything but regret.

  • EWR Carrot Cake $9.99

    Lush cream cheese frosting is layered between moist sponge cake of sweet carrot, toasted spiced nuts and hints of orange zest.

  • Kids Menu

  • Kids Chicken Fingers $12.29

    Served with fries.

  • Coffee

  • 12oz. Drip Coffee $4.29

    Blended specifically for OTG by Westrock Coffee Roasters

  • Rishi Hot Tea $4.29
  • Cold Brew Coffee $5.49
  • Beverages

  • San Pellegrino 750mL $7.99
  • Acqua Panna 750 mL $7.99
  • Classic Black Iced Tea $4.99
  • Orange Juice $4.99
  • Cranberry Juice $4.99
  • Apple Juice $4.99
  • Coke $4.99
  • Diet Coke $4.99
  • Sprite $4.99
  • Ginger Ale $4.99
  • Pineapple Juice $4.49
  • Lemonade $4.99
  • Tomato Juice $4.99
  • Club Soda $4.99
  • Milk $4.49
  • Chocolate Milk $4.49
  • UNICEF

  • $1 Donation for the children of Ukraine $1.00

    Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.

  • $5 Donation for the children of Ukraine $5.00

    Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.

  • $10 Donation for the children of Ukraine $10.00

    Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.

The Happy Clam Details

  • Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Tourists
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Kids' menu

The Happy Clam Photos

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The Happy Clam Location

The Happy Clam

Terminal C, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA

The Happy Clam Reviews

An average rating of ★2.1 from 91 user reviews.

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