The Place

The Place
901 Boston Post Rd
Guilford, CT 06437

In the 1940s, an old sailor known as Whitey started up an informal clambake by the side of Route 1 in Guilford, CT. Over time it grew into a real restaurant called Whitey’s where travelers enjoyed his special roasted clams while sitting on tree stump instead of chairs. Whitey employed many local teens including the Knowles brothers, Gary and Vaughn. In 1971, Whitey’s was up for sale and Vaughn and his wife, Judy, decided to buy it and take over. When trying to pick a new name they remembered an old saying of Whitey’s… Tap here to Read more

Monday-Thursday 5pm-9pm
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 1pm-10pm
Sunday Noon-9pm

*Cash or check only, no credit cards accepted. ATM accessible nearby.