BWW Previews: PETER'S CLAM BAR on Long Island Celebrates 75 Years with Throwback Thursdays

Throwback Thursdays are happening now through September 3rd at Peter's Clam Bar in Island Park on the South Shore on Long Island. The event is in honor of the acclaimed restaurant's 75th Anniversary. The waterside eatery will present its 1975 menu, complete with the pricing of 40 years ago. This is up to 70% off current 2015 prices for many of Peter's most popular dishes.

You can enjoy a Dozen Little Neck Clams for only $7 (usually $14); A Bowl of Manhattan Clam Chowder at $3.00 (usually $6); Fried Clam Strips, served with French fries, house-made cole slaw and Peter's signature tartar sauce for just $7.95 (usually $14.95); Fried Shrimp at $10.95 with the same accompaniments as the clams (usually $16.95) and Fried Deep Sea Scallops for $12.95 (usually $16.95), also served with the fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce. Then there are Steamed Clams, Drawn Butter with a Cup of Clam Broth for only $7.95, while they now sell for the "market price," which is about $20.

There are also a number of circa 1975 dishes that have been retired at Peter's over the years that are set to make a comeback on Throwback Thursdays, such as Two Lobster Tails for just $21.95, with fries, slaw and sauce and a whole menu section of broiled seafood selections including halibut steak, filet of blue fish, swordfish, salmon and filet of flounder ranging in price from $6.95 to $12.95. All these are served with fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce.

Peter's will also serve several cold platters, featuring shrimp, lobster, and crabmeat salads, along with combinations, accompanied by cole slaw and tossed salad for $11.95 to $23.95. And guests at Peter's Clam Bar can also celebrate the restaurant's 75th anniversary with a Broiled Sirloin Steak or three Broiled Lamb Chops for only $13.95.

Whatever Peter's 75th Anniversary celebrants choose from the 1975 menu, they can delight at Throwback Thursday's beverage incredible beverage prices with $2.50 beers and $1.75 wines by the glass.

This is part of the ongoing series of events and initiatives celebrating Peter's 75th Anniversary Summer Season, that started on May when Peter's rolled back prices on select items to their circa 1940s levels.

Throwback Thursday will be held during the 2015 Summer Season now through September 3rd from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Peter's Clam Bar is located at 600 Long Beach Road, Island Park, NY 11558. Call (516) 432-0505 or visit their web site at www.petersclamhouse.com.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Peter's Clam House

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