If you've been driving by and wondering when is it going to open, today's the day!

The Clam Bar on West Commercial Street in Portland opens today! They had a soft opening over the weekend and it was a whopping success! It's been fun to watch this area grow after Benny's Famous Fried Clams closed. Remember that little shack? Great fried food and cheap and not much to it.

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The Clam Bar has made that weird corner out on West Commercial a happening spot! They started a couple of years ago with a cute little food trailer and beer garden, but this year, they are all grown up!

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The whole area is fun with some great fresh seafood and some South American vibes. Drinks too, because all food tastes better with a tasty drink. Try a painkiller, margarita, beer, or wine.

People are so excited for this to open! Because we've all been watching with anticipation! They are excited for the crowds to come today!

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The Royal Lunch Bar will be open again for sandwiches and coffee available for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. They renovated the building with a new kitchen, bar, and beer garden, and will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Seems like everyone is talking about these guys!

They are ready for you and have been waiting for this day for a couple of years. They've always wanted to be a brick-and-mortar place. They are super grateful that the food truck and beer garden got them through. Welcome Clam Bar! We can't wait to hang with you!

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