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You're my lobster🦞
24/11/2024

You're my lobster🦞

It's a stuffie kinda day.
22/11/2024

It's a stuffie kinda day.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: OYSTER SEASON! 🦪You made of heard of the now-debunked “r” rule that advised on...
21/11/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: OYSTER SEASON! 🦪
You made of heard of the now-debunked “r” rule that advised only enjoying oysters in months with an “r” in the name. Modern refrigeration changed all that, BUT, this time of year, oysters plump up because they are using their energy to fatten and store reserves for the winter.
We love to bring you our raw bar to events any time of year, but local fall/winter oysters are 🤌🤌🤌

That Friday energy🍸
01/11/2024

That Friday energy🍸

New crew selfie just dropped🙌
30/10/2024

New crew selfie just dropped🙌

Always a delight to support  at the Annual Taste of Newport! Tonight we served pan seared herbed halibut over roasted ga...
28/10/2024

Always a delight to support at the Annual Taste of Newport! Tonight we served pan seared herbed halibut over roasted garlic red bliss mashed potatoes with lobster brandy cream sauce🦞

Shaken or stirred? 🍸
19/10/2024

Shaken or stirred? 🍸

Sure, our company name is seafood-centric, but as far as we know, landlubbers haven’t ever left a McGrath event hungry!
17/10/2024

Sure, our company name is seafood-centric, but as far as we know, landlubbers haven’t ever left a McGrath event hungry!

Cloth bibs✅Rustic chargers✅Intimate gathering✅Whimsical florals and linens✅Perfect elevated clambake vibes..
13/10/2024

Cloth bibs✅
Rustic chargers✅
Intimate gathering✅
Whimsical florals and linens✅
Perfect elevated clambake vibes..

Gathering around for the the big clambake reveal is more than just a tradition. It's a way to come together over a share...
07/10/2024

Gathering around for the the big clambake reveal is more than just a tradition. It's a way to come together over a shared experience, to learn about the history of this centuries old meal, and savor flavors that celebrate coastal New England cuisine.
📸 Move Mountains Co.

Our cup runneth over ... with thanks!Photo: Ezra Enzo
05/10/2024

Our cup runneth over ... with thanks!
Photo: Ezra Enzo

Swoon...Dan & Gabby❤️Move Mountains Co.
03/10/2024

Swoon...
Dan & Gabby❤️
Move Mountains Co.

Truly honored to be recognized at  Growing Together awards🙌 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed cit...
02/10/2024

Truly honored to be recognized at Growing Together awards🙌
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
Photo: Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County

Just because summer is over doesn't mean we can't still serve up a taste of it...🍋
01/10/2024

Just because summer is over doesn't mean we can't still serve up a taste of it...🍋

Sunflowers and pumpkin season for the win🙌
28/09/2024

Sunflowers and pumpkin season for the win🙌

Yes, "clambakes" have been our jam since the 1960s -- and we love rocking a clambake like none other -- be we also love ...
26/09/2024

Yes, "clambakes" have been our jam since the 1960s -- and we love rocking a clambake like none other -- be we also love crafting traditional menus that align with your event vision. From steak and sushi to charcuterie stations and herb-seared Statler chicken and just about everything in between, we're here to help you create a dining experience to remember.

Staff Spotlight: One of the most familiar faces at McGrath Clambakes and Catering, Chef Rob Rodrigues is a born and rais...
24/09/2024

Staff Spotlight: One of the most familiar faces at McGrath Clambakes and Catering, Chef Rob Rodrigues is a born and raised Newporter who loves life in the City by the Sea, particularly its natural beauty and close-knit community. A seasoned hospitality pro, Rob started off his 30-year career as a dishwasher at just 14 years old and was managing kitchens by 21. Rob's been a part of the McGrath team for the past 13 years, and his favorite McGrath dishes include Guinness Braised Ribs and Tamarind Glazed Ribs, but on a night off, he looks forward to someone cooking for him instead!
An avid traveler, you can find Rob soaking up the endless summer in Florida come the colder months, or cruising around on his motorcycle.🏍️

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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The Traditional Old Fashioned New England Clambake

The process begins early in the day when we send our crews out to pick fresh 'rockweed', a dark green seaweed that contains bubbles filled with saltwater. The bubbles are essential to the traditional cooking process as they provide the steam for cooking.

A bonfire is built with alternating layers of wood and rock. The fire heats the rocks to very high temperatures. Well tended, the fire will settle down to a bed of hot coals and rocks. The coals and rocks provide the heat needed to bake the food. This base of rocks and coals are then covered with mounds of rockweed. The bubbles in the rockweed burst when heated emitting seawater that steams and seasons the food. At this point, the bakemaster works very quickly to capture as much heat as possible under the canvas.

Racks of food are nestled into the rockweed. The food is artfully layered in a manner that ensures perfect cooking times and a wonderful balance of flavoring. The food is then covered with multiple layers of canvas and left to bake.

After several hours of cooking, the Bakemaster indicates the opening of the bake by "The Ringing of the Bell". Guests are invited to gather around the clambake for the unveiling. A brief explanation of the cooking process is given.