the service was excellent, our waitress truly enhanced our dining experience, as did the atmosphere. we would give the food a 3.5 star rating out of 5 stars. does it live up to the billing: the clam bake, authentic new england seafood, we believed it did. if you are looking for authentic new england seafood, be sure and give the clam bake a try, we both feel you will be returning to try more of what they have to offer! the clam bake is a hidden gem in the island park plaza, a must try for the seafood lover! we’re going back to try the clam bake and are sure we will enjoy it start to finish! - see more at: http://www.whatsupswfl.net/component/content/article/29-restaurant-reviews/123-the-clam-bake#sthash.8zo60ddc.dpuf