Long John Silver's Brings Back Clam Chowder
The chain is also making mac and cheese a permanent side and adding a limited-time Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake at participating restaurants nationwide.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Comfort Food
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Long John Silver's has launched its returning clam chowder and a permanent mac and cheese side at participating restaurants nationwide, effective November 2, 2026. The menu update also includes a limited-time Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake and the return of the $6 Fish Basket.
Why it matters
The additions expand the seafood chain's comfort-food offerings across the country, giving customers new ways to order its signature fish and sides. The limited-time dessert and returning value-priced basket reflect the chain's effort to draw customers with both familiar and seasonal menu items.
The Fish Basket is priced at $6 and includes two pieces of hand-battered fish, one side and two hushpuppies. Clam chowder is available in small and large sizes, and the Fish and Chowder Platter pairs two pieces of fish and clam strips with a small chowder.
The players
Long John Silver's
A seafood quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, known for its hand-battered fish and sides.
The details
Long John Silver's clam chowder uses the chain's original recipe with real clams and a Crumblies topping. The permanent mac and cheese side features cavatappi pasta in white cheddar sauce topped with Crumblies, and customers can add a pump of sweet cream to any 20-ounce fountain drink through Dirty Sodas.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: New and returning menu items launched at participating restaurants nationwide.
Culture Shift
The return of clam chowder and the permanent addition of mac and cheese reflect a broader fast-food pattern of bringing back comfort-food staples alongside seasonal dessert rotations. Chains increasingly use limited-time offerings to drive repeat visits while keeping core menu items consistent.
Customers nationwide can now order clam chowder separately or as part of the Fish and Chowder Platter, and add mac and cheese as a side at participating locations. The $6 Fish Basket offers a lower-cost option for a full meal with two pieces of fish, a side and hushpuppies.
The takeaway
Check your nearest participating location before ordering, since the limited-time Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake may not stay on the menu for long. Pairing clam chowder with the Fish Basket offers a way to try the returning items at a lower price.
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More information
Find a participating location and check the new menu on the Long John Silver's restaurant locator.
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