For oysters with a water view, award-winning clam chowder and classic fried seafood, Claudio's Clam Bar has a celebratory feel for no apparent reason except that life is good in the North Fork.

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Diners can share platters of slow-roasted meat joints, wood-fired pizzas and New England clam chowder served from an open kitchen, or retreat to the live music lounge for bar snacks accompanied by late night tunes.

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