Little Clam is a New England coastal restaurant nestled within Wayfinder Newport, offering an immersive culinary experience that celebrates Rhode Island farmers & fisherman, while showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage. The name Little Clam pays homage to the humble yet iconic clam, a staple of New England's coastal cuisine and a symbol of the region's enduring connection to the sea.
HOURS OF OPERATION
BREAKFAST
Friday
8AM - 11AM
BRUNCH
Saturday & Sunday
8AM - 1PM
BAR
Sunday through Thursday • 3PM - 9PM
Friday & Saturday • 3PM - 11PM
DINNER
Wednesday through Sunday
5PM - 9PM
MENU
Select a Menu:
BREAKFAST
GREENS
Baby Romaine, Sherry Vinaigrette, Market Vegetable
AVOCADO TOAST
Sourdough, Pickled Onion, Herbs, Chili Crisp
CURED SALMON TOAST
Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Caper Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel Spice
PANCAKE
Maple Syrup, Good Butter
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
Dulce De Leche, Vermont Maple, Cultured Butter
FARMHOUSE SPECIAL
Two Local-Farm Eggs, Brioche Toast, Crispy Potatoes
STEAK & EGGS
Local Beef, Fried Egg, Chimichurri, Crispy Potatoes, Farm Greens
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Farm Egg, American Cheese, Garlic Aioli, English Muffin (Sausage or Bacon)
SIDES
BRIOCHE
House made Seasonal Jam
FARMER’S MARKET FRUIT
Seasonal Selection
HOUSE BACON
BREAKFAST PORK SAUSAGE
FARM LOCAL EGG
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
TO SHARE
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Michelada Aioli, Horseradish
LOCAL OYSTER
Fermented Chili Pepper, Red Wine Mignonette
OYSTER SHOOTER
Horseradish, Bloody Mix, Lime (Vodka or Tequila)
CHARRED SHISHITO PEPPERS
Nori Ranch
DEVILED EGGS
Pimento Cheese, Pickled Green Tomato, Chive
SALADS
LOCAL GREENS
Shaved Vegetables, Roasted Beets, Herb Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese
(Add Chicken, Butcher Cut Steak, or Shrimp)LITTLE GEM CAESAR
Boquerones, Sourdough Crumb, Parmigiano Reggiano, Spicy Caesar
(Add Chicken, Butcher Cut Steak, or Shrimp)SWEET
PARFAIT
Organic Yogurt, Farmer’s Market Fruit, Local Wildflower Honey, Pepita Granola
OVERNIGHT OATS
Toasted Almond, Chia Seeds, Vanilla, Seasonal Fruit
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
Blueberry Compote, Maple Syrup, Good Butter
BROWN BUTTER BANANA BREAD
Whipped Honeycomb Butter, Maldon Sea Salt
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
Dulce De Leche, Vermont Maple, Cultured Butter
PLATES
STEAK & EGGS
Local Beef, Farm Eggs, Chimichurri, Crispy Potatoes, Farm Greens
LC BENNY
Daily Selection, Farm Poached Eggs, House Hollandaise, English Muffin
FARMHOUSE SPECIAL
Two Local-Farm Eggs, Toast, Home Fries
(Add Sausage or Bacon)BISCUIT & GRAVY
House Pork Sausage, Sunny Side Egg, Buttermilk Biscuit, Bone Marrow & Black Pepper Gravy
HUEVOS RANCHERO
Local Farm Eggs, Black Beans, Avocado Crema, Charred Tomatillo Salsa, Crispy Heirloom Corn Tortillas
GULF SHRIMP & GRITS
Tasso Ham, Smoked Cheddar Heirloom Grits, Scallion-Shishito Relish
GARDEN VEGETABLE SHAKSHUKA
Spicy Arrabbiata Baked Eggs, Braised Greens, Sea Salt Feta, Grilled Bread
HANDHELDS
LC CHEESEBURGER
Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese, B+B Pickles, Charred Onions, Special Sauce, Lettuce
(Add Farm Egg)HOT HONEY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Herb Aioli, Lettuce, B+B Pickles
BLT
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Local Field Greens, Heirloom Tomato Aioli, Rustic Sourdough
TOAST
AVOCADO TOAST
Pickled Onion, Herbs, Chili Crisp
SMOKED SALMON
Herbed Labneh, Cucumber, Capers, Pickled Onion, Everything Spice
RICOTTA
Seasonal Fruit, Pepita Granola, Local Honey
SIDES
LOCAL ARTISAN BREAD
House-Made Seasonal Jam
SMOKED CHEDDAR HEIRLOOM GRITS
FARMER’S MARKET FRUIT
Seasonal Selection (Cup or Bowl)
HOUSE BACON
BREAKFAST PORK SAUSAGE
FARM LOCAL EGG
AVOCADO
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
MORNING SIPPERS
BLOODY MARY
House Mix
Add: Bacon-Washed Vodka, Pickled Fresno Mezcal, Grilled Oyster Shell Tequila, Charred Shishito & Cucumber GinROSE COLORED
Campari, Don’s Mix, Blood Orange, Basil, Agave, Italian Soda
NUDE PORTRAITS
Otto’s Vermouth, Manzanilla, Hibiscus, Rhubarb, Passion Fruit Tea, Citrus
SWEET SORROW
Gin, Lillet, Fruit Scrap Syrup, Caramelized Pineapple, Super Juice
VANDERBILT’S VINTAGE VICE
Bourbon, Amaro, Lemon, Spiced Pear, Fig, Egg White
Pop & Pour
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Orange, Bubbles
MIMOSA
Orange, Passion Fruit, Caramelized Pineapple, Yuzu, Seasonal Selection
MORNING IN KYOTO
Gin, Italicus, Yuzu, Chamomile, Bubbles
MINT CONDITION
Elder, Strawberries, Mint, Kalamansi, Bubbles
Craft on Tap
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Espresso, Amaro, Bourbon Cream, Black Walnut, Coffee Liqueur, Cinnamon
DAY DRINKER
Vodka, White Wine, Cucumber, Caramelized Pineapple, Cinnamon, Elderflower, Citrus, Grapefruit
Free Spirited
CLEAR MINDED
Chamomile, Honey, Lavender, Lemon, Bubbles
SUMMER WIND
Passion Fruit, Caramelized Pineapple, Lime, Banana, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon
SPRITZ
Alcohol-Free Aperol, Bubbles
SANGRIA
Alcohol-Free House Mix with Free Merlot
From the Cafe
FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE
CAPPUCCINO
CAFE LATTE
CAFFE AMERICANO
COLD BREW
Free Spirited
FRESH ORANGE JUICE
FRESH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
CRANBERRY JUICE
MILK
BAR
CABERNET
Newport Vineyards, RI
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Gooseneck, RI
ROSÉ
Gooseneck, RI
PROSECCO
Gooseneck, RI
BEER FLIGHT
Whalers Rise, Captain’s Daughter, Little Sister
BITES
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD
Sesame, Peanuts, Avocado, Togarashi
HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES
Old Bay, Malt Vinegar Aioli, all the Herbs
STUFFIES
Chorizo, Sofrito, Brioche, Tabasco Beurre Blanc
LITTLE CHEESEBURGER
American Cheese, B+B Pickles, Smoked Onions, Lettuce, Special Sauce
TACOS
Ask for today’s special
RAW BAR
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
kimchi-yuzu cocktail sauce
LOCAL OYSTER
fermented hot sauce, apple & black pepper mignonette
Littlenecks*
citrus mignonette
Native Crudo*
apple, kohlrabi, sudachi, evoo, black lava salt
LC Seafood Tower*
6 local oysters, 8 littlenecks, ceviche, smoked fish dip
SNACKS
Artisan Farm Greens
radish, beets, sunflower seed, ricotta salata, maple vinaigrette
(add chicken, butcher cut steak, or shrimp)Kale Caesar
pecorino, lemon pangrattato, boquerones, spicy caesar dressing, crispy garlic
(add chicken, butcher cut steak, or shrimp)Salt & Pepper Squid
shishito peppers, cherry pepper aioli, preserved lemon
Brussel Sprouts
gochujang kung pao, scallions, peanut, cilantro
Smashed Cucumber Salad
sesame, peanuts, avocado, togarishi
Roasted Heirloom Beets
brown butter, quinoa crunch, citrus, manchego, apple
Smoked Pork Ribs Al Pastor
charred pineapple salsa, cilantro, yucatán pickled onions
Steamed RI Clams
creamy New England broth, smoked bacon, baby potatoes, herbs, grilled bread
HANDHELDS
LC Cheeseburger
american cheese, b+b pickles, smoked onions, lettuce, special sauce
Chicken Sandwich
b+b pickles, cabbage-carrot slaw, gochuchang bbq, scallion aioli
Oyster Po’Boy
napa cabbage, fresno relish, green aioli, brioche roll
LARGER PLATES
Piri-Piri Smoked Chicken
charred leek crema, broccolini, confit garlic pommes purée
Roasted Whole Fish
wild herbs, nuoc cham, chili crisp, sticky rice, local lettuce
Local Beef*
cauliflower au gratin, smashed potatoes, red wine & caramelized shallot butter
Local Catch
daily chef preparation
Charred Cauliflower Steak
farroto, roasted squash purée, herb chermoula, smoked cashews, queso fresco
SOMETHING SWEET
Sticky Toffee Pudding
sweet corn ice cream, dulce de leche
Classic Chocolate Pot De Crème
boozy cherries, fennel scented chantilly cream
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
Globally Inspired House-Made Cocktails
Organized Chaos
Plantation Pineapple, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Cinnamon, Banana, Mole, Citrus
Gilded Age
Tequila, Vodka, Meyer Lemon, Prickly Pear, Elder, Salted Lime
Vanderbilt Affair
Bourbon, Amaro, Grilled Peaches, Citrus, Sweet Tea
Drift Theory
Mezcal, Pisco, Harissa, Grilled Pineapple, Cilantro, Tamarind, Lime
Festive Tranquility
Tequila, Aperol, Manzanilla, Raspberry Shrub, Rhubarb, Citrus, Lemon Verbena
Jam Fest
Bourbon, Pimms, Blackberry, Lemon, Mint, Honey, Egg White
State Of Zen
Pisco, Sake, Cucumber, Yuzu, Italicus, Hopped Grapefruit, Bubbles
Garden Party
Sake, Gin, Shiso, Ginger, Kalamansi, Coconut, Bubbles
OLD SCHOOL SIPPERS
Paper Plane
Bourbon, Amaro, Lemon, Aperol
Daiquiri
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Lime, Gomme Syrup
Naked & Famous
Mezcal, Lime, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, Lemon, Turbinado Syrup, Egg White
Mai Tai
White Rum, Dark Rum, Lime, Curacao, Orgeat
CRAFT ON TAP
Nitro Espresso Martini
Vodka, Espresso, Amaro, Bourbon Cream, Black Walnut, Coffee Liqueur, Cinnamon
Day Drinker
Vodka, White Wine, Cucumber, Caramelized Pineapple, Cinnamon, Elderflower, Citrus, Grapefruit
FREE-SPIRITED
Clear Minded
Chamomile, Honey, Lavender, Lemon, Bubbles
Ocean Front
Cucumber, Shiso, Yuzu, Green Tea, Grapefruit
Summer Wind
Passion Fruit, Caramelized Pineapple, Lime, Banana, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon
DRAFT BEER
Whalers Rise
GS Captains Daughter
Ragged Island Old Boy Larger
Newport Craft Rhode Trip IPA
Shaidzon Buffalo Trace Pilsner
Narragansett Fresh Catch Blonde Ale
Peroni
Scrimshaw
Sofie
CANNED BEERS & SELTZERS
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Pacifico
Sun Cruiser ½ & ½
Pink Lemonade
SPARKLING WINE
Bohigas Cava Brut NV – Spain
Kir Yianni Rosé – GreeceWHITE WINE
Quinta de Santiago Vinho Verde – Portugal
La Chapinière Sauvignon Blanc – France
Le Monde Pinot Grigio – Italy
Love You Bunches Rosé – California
Husch Chardonnay – CaliforniaRED WINE
Bacaro Nero d’Avola – Italy
Château Le Clariôt Bordeaux – France
Château de Saint Cosme Grenache–Pinot Noir – France
Gail Red Blend – California
Sophie Schaal Pinot Noir – France
Catena Malbec – ArgentinaSTARTERS
KALE CAESAR
Pecorino, lemon pangrattato, boquerones, spicy caesar dressing, crispy garlic
WILD MUSHROOM ARANCINI
Chives, black garlic aioli
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Za’taar, parmesan, chimichurri, aleppo pepper
WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE BISQUE
Crème fraîche, artisan bread, herb oil
ENTREES
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Parmesan, wild mushrooms, winter truffle butter
LOCAL CATCH
Daily chef preparation
ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
Wilted greens, garlic confit baby potatoes, cider & herb jus
GRASS-FED STEAK FRITES
Smoked cipollini, charred broccolini, bone marrow au poivre
DESSERT
EGGNOG POT DE CRÈME
Ginger shortbread, spiced pear compote
APPLE & CRANBERRY CRISP
Brown sugar oat streusel, Madagascar vanilla bean ice cream
AFFOGATO
House-made ice cream, roasted espresso
CHEESE & HONEY PLATE
Local cheeses, honeycomb, seasonal accoutrements
Valentine's Specials
Bluff Hill Cove Oysters
cucumber mignonette, caviar
New England Lobster Dumplings
butter-poached lobster, ginger, scallion, shellfish broth
Winter Citrus & Scallop Ceviche
blood orange, avocado mousse, micro herbs, puffed quinoa
Duck Two Ways
seared duck breast, confit leg croquette, celery root puree, heirloom baby root vegetables, duck jus
Seared Georges Bank Scallops
roasted brussel spouts, charred lemon & pancetta risotto
Coffee & Cocoa Slow-Braised Short Ribs
sweet potato polenta, wild mushrooms, winter greens, citrus gremolata
MEET Antonio Wormley
Little Clam's Executive Chef
Chef Antonio brings over 12 years of culinary experience to the table. His passion for cooking began as a young child helping his grandmother in the kitchen, a spark that carried him through a dynamic career. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in 2012, Antonio played a key role in opening several restaurants across New England.
In 2018, he and his wife traveled the country where he immersed himself in a wide range of restaurants and culinary experiences before returning to New England in 2023. Most recently, he served as executive chef in New Hampshire’s lakes region. Now he is back in Rhode Island where his career began, bringing with him a renewed energy and excitement for the local dining scene.
His talents are currently being showcased on a national stage as Chef Antonio competes on Season 24 of Hell’s Kitchen.
