Littleneck refers to the size of the most popular grade of clam. They usually are best suited for appetizers and entreés.
Generally, the smaller the clam, the
more tender it is. This benefit makes
smaller clams such as littlenecks
very desirable because they can be
served in a variety of ways.

Grading

Cherrystone Aqua-Farms produces only littleneck clams and grades them into the four sizes* below.

1. Buttons 0.75" - 0.9"
2. Littlenecks 0.9" - 1.05"
3. Middlenecks 1.05" - 1.2"
4. Greatnecks 1.2" and larger