We stopped by here for a light dinner. Our waitress was a lady super awesome, polite and friendly. And salads are perfect. The watermelon salad, just excellent. Absolutely recommend. read more

We stopped here because the location is so pretty, fun, comfortable and overall awesome for a summer hangout. Clam chowder was very good (even on a hot summer day), stuffed quahog and steamed mussels were great and the drinks in point (we had mai tais, margaritas, etc) Our server Gillian was very friendly, professional and prompt to assist. We highly recommend it! read more

This is the best place to eat. We were wondering where to go after a long day on Nantucket. We were all tired and hungry. Everyone wanted something different. Kids are so hard to please especially when they are tired. This place was such a nice surprise. The manager (Rachel) was fantastic and so was our server (Erin). I don't care what the choices around us are anymore. The Black Cat Harbor Shack has won our hearts and our and our patronage from now on. read more

I was visiting Cape Cod for the weekend with a friend, looking for a a place to eat we came across the Black Cat Harbor Shack. We were greeted by one of the waitresses and advised to sit wherever we'd like. We opted to sit outside since it was a gorgeous day and the restaurant faced just about at water front. After settling down we ordered 2 drinks that were on special for $10, I ordered a strawberry lemonade with Dragonberry Vodka and my friend ordered the Tropical Lemonade, and I must say that both were delicious! For entrees, we both ended up ordering the same dish which was the buffalo chicken wrap with a side of sweet potato fries. As we waited for our food and enjoyed the breeze and people watching, we were brought our food. It was delicious, the chicken was crispy and seasoned well and perfectly rolled in the wrap. It also came with a side of the famous Cape Cod potato chips. Since my friend and I were on the go, those were the only things we were able to try. However, the service was excellent and the over all atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxing and unwinding. I do plant to come back to Cape Cod as I fell in love with it! And when I do I'll be back here no doubt. read more

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Fantastic chowder and lobster roll. Cool atmosphere and great place for a drink. Upgraded my lobster roll to include the French fries which are thinly cut Would definitely come back. read more

I had the pleasure of eating on the Black Cat's outdoor seating area that is behind the main Harbor Shack. This seating area is a bit more private, and less noisy than the indoor area. Although its behind the main area, you'll still feel the breeze from the ocean. The bar area has quite a bit of oysters to choose from, as well as a few drafts that are hoppy during the mid-day lunch rush. The clam chowder was a bit more runnier than I expected it to be, but still pretty good, nonetheless. The Cap Cod draft is always a good choice. Altogether, prices are fairly reasonable here when you consider how touristy this part of Hyannis is. Certainly a good alternative to stop into if you don't want the large crowds of Spanky's that is across the street. Strongly recommend to park on the Spanky's side of the street and pay the $1-2 per hour at the pay-to-park meter. read more

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Got whole belly clams and it was so good. Potatoes are crisp and coleslaw was tasty. Backyard was cozy and we felt a cape cod atmosphere a lot. Highly recommend! read more

Black Cat Harbor Shack - Fried whole belly clams and oysters - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

This is a very nice clam shack next door to it's sister restarant -The Black Cat. On the menu are a) 13 appetizers (all types of munchies-from rings to fries to shrimp, chicken, scallops, and crabcakes), b) 15 sandwiches from dogs and burgers to wraps and grilled items, including a lobster roll for $19.95, c) a ton of fried seafood offered as a side or a roll or plate (whole or strip clams, shrimp, scallops,oysters, calamari, fish & chips), plus soups, salads and full entrees. We picked up a lunch to take on the ferry to Nantucket - a cup of chowder (voted the best on the Cape), a shrimp cocktail, a turkey wrap, and a tuna salad roll. The food was very good- I really liked the chowder, it was a little thicker than the other versions I've had, almost like a puree with small potato pieces and a good supply of clams. It was terrific. My shrimp cocktail was also stellar- five very good plump and juicy shrimps cooked perfectly. The sandwiches were all good. Our lunch for three ran $41.00 - pretty decent for Hyannis. read more

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4.5, chowder was extraordinary with a great pepper taste, oyster roll was solid, would be a 5 without the soggy shoe string fries.

the food was pretty good but if you want to go to a nice place and not have to be out spending a lot i dont recommend. i just went out with my family of 3 including me. and we got 2 bowls of chowder, salad, fish tacos, fish and chips. the bill came out at 107.62! thats ridiculous for the food we got. i could of eaten that in 4 bites. let alone they rush you out and dont even let you sit and breath for a minute. then we had vallet and when we went to go get the car the guy said to my son "that was quick huh" kind of a asshole but whatever i wouldnt think much of it. then when he pulls around my car he gets out and honks it by "accident" then procceds to say where is the money? i said "what did you say" he said "you arent going anywhere until i get my cash." at this point i am bullshit and i dont know who this arrogant bastard is talking to. absolute dick head! DO NOT GO!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY PLEASE!!! read more

Pros: Location right across from the Ferry Great warm atmosphere Service was great Very picturesque Cons: My food was greasy, and not great, possibly what i ordered. That being said - if i were going to the ferry again, i would definitely stop by again and try a sandwich or salad. :) read more

At Black Cat, there is a choice of an outdoor seating shack, a raw bar in the back, and a full service restaurant right next door. Though the majority of the tables were taken by families, we went with the shack since we did manage to claim ourselves a table for our lunch. After you place your order, be sure to stay by the window, or you might miss hearing them call you. The Clam Chowder Bowl $7.95 though creamy, was too sweet. The Lobster Salad Roll $20.95 was averaged sized for a price on the higher side of average, yet I observed no tail meat in the roll. The Stuffed Quahog $6.95 tasted okay, but the clam meat was invisible to the eye. My bathroom experience became the final deciding factor as to rolling down the rating of our visit. It was awful! The toilet paper roll fought me every inch, and the toilet water kept swirling so I couldn't flush it or stop it. They have some private parking, but it is very limited. Public street parking in the area is limited to 2 hours, however some paid parking is available 24/7 365 days a year, with a 6 hour limit. Payment accepted by credit card or coins only. read more

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Though we accidentally checked into the restaurant next door we actually went to this one. For our last dinner in Hyannis we decided to look for a place nearby. This restaurant features valet parking on the side and ample parking spaces across that require payment. When traveling with our little gem it's always important find places that are accessible for families. The restrooms here have a changing table which is a nice change of pace compared to New York. The seats are all outside with a nice view of the road and harbor across from you. The waitresses were warm and inviting. The menu featured difference appetizer sandwiches and fried food. We had the lobster bisque and a seafood platter. My wife ordered a pink frose. The bisque could definitely use an upgrade. The bisque showed signs of over stirring as the cream started separating. There wasn't much meat inside of it compared to other bisques that we had. The seafood platter however was really good. We definitely love the fried scallops and shrimp. Overall we had a nice meal. Later during the night they to turn on these large furnaces on each side so that's nice add. read more

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Stopped in here for dinner on a Monday night since it was right across the street from the park. Waited a while before we got seated, which was frustrating. We could have gone for the Tavern side, but seating was indoors only and we're still not comfortable with doing that yet. The staff was extremely nice and friendly, which made things better. Enjoyed the clam chowder and fish tacos. Raw oysters were very, very good. Mussels were on the small side and tasted ok. The bread was tough and couldn't soak it enough to eat it. read more

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We thought that since the Black Cat has had a great reputation over the years the shack would be at least close in quality. Unfortunately this was not the case everything we ordered was below par. We had the fish sandwich, chicken Cesar wrap and the Greek chicken wrap. All were barely edible - hard to understand how they could screw up a fried fish sandwich but they did it - drowned in american cheese the fish was so thin you could barely find it and the roll was so soft it fell apart. The wraps all had very little chicken in them and fell apart easily. To say the least we were very disappointed. Would not recommend. Many better options in Hyannis. read more

Horrible customer service, dirty silverware, lukewarm food, bland food. Give this restaurant a miss.

Great food and great beer! We had a lobster roll, fries, and clam strips which all came out fast and fresh. Definitely recommend this spot! The seating outside is spaced out really well and we felt super comfortable dining. And they have parking! read more

One star for terrible customer service. The man at the front was a complete jerk when we came to ask for the wait. Wouldn't even say how long it was until all 5 people were standing in front of him. Would not come again just on principle. There are nicer restaurants! read more

Very tasty lobster bisque, and fried calamaries. Great Tuna Tacos, by far one of the best items on the menu. One person in our party had a burger and fries and would not recommend it. Definitely stick to seafood there! Small portions, on the expensive side, paid over $35 per person and left with room for more food.... The staff is super nice. Great beer, not so great wine. We appreciated the fact that service was super fast. read more

Excellent restaurant. Highly recommend. We shared scallops which were perfectly done. I had cod, tender, flaky, moist... perfect!! My friend had the tuna, which was excellent. Very happy with this restaurant. Good service, good food. Good ambiance. read more

Nice corner table, had the Turkey BLT wrap. We may have come during a shift change, but service was just a little less than we expected but once we got served, the waitress did a great job. read more

Black Cat Harbor Shack - Corner window inside, a great spot to see the beautiful harbor and the park across the street - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

We stopped in here while in Hyannis one night. All outdoor seating, next to a seemingly fancier restaurant from the same owners. We got a table right away with our dogs, and were quickly set up with their award-winning chowder. Absolutely delicious. If you're in the area, you won't go wrong with trying this. Got some fried scallops for an entree, which were quite good - the skinny fries were okay but not great. Service was great throughout. The chowder was the star of this spot - definitely don't miss it! read more

Poor food and service ! The wait staff we had was let's say not around . The water was warm no ice on a hot summer night food was spicy. Had to ask other people for items she forgot ! Do no recommend. read more

Food was okay, it gets busy there. We enjoyed most of our meals except the baked potatoes had black spots inside. They gave a $5 gift card to be applied to the meal I suppose to remedy that. Oysters were fresh. Lobsters were smaller. Kids did well with the menu offered too. read more

alright seafood. only place i've tried on the cape so far, so can't really compare it to nearby places. if you do get one thing from here, get the lobster bisque! it was SO good!! i would skip the buffalo cauliflower appetizer - it was not great. the seafood platter was good and especially the clams and scallops tasted very fresh and delicious, but i'm sure good seafood is accessible everywhere around here. besides the bisque, nothing here was memorable enough for a second trip. read more

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Server was nice, the food was fair, good view and the rose was good. Lots of new workers with the summer time coming in, be patient.

Came here on a busy Thursday summer night & got a seat right away. The food was delicious. We had the Watermelon Mule cocktail to start, it was refreshing & not too watermelony in the flavor, great summer drink. Started off with the raw local oysters which were really good & then had their lobster cake sandwich which melted in my mouth, the little bit of spicy aioli sauce really topped it off & the shoe string fries made everything perfect! It was the right amount of food & being able to sit outside on the deck was a bonus. Can't wait to come back. read more

My husband and I were looking for a place to pick up a quick bite to eat on our first night in Cape Cod. To our surprise, take out was pretty hard to get and two restaurants we called said they turned off their take out ordering at the moment. Luckily we came across Black Cat Harbor Shack (one of the places that turned take out off) and there was only a 30 min wait for a table (the main restaurant next door had a longer wait). We ordered fried shrimp to start and two lobster salad rolls with French fries and sweet potato fries (upgraded for an extra fee, originally comes with kettle chips). We also got a vanilla/chocolate soft serve with Heath Bar topping. The seafood was great and the ice cream was delicious as well! Service was quick and super friendly! They also have high chairs and a kids menu, which they brought out for us with a mini pack of crayons (coloring page is on the kids menu itself). There is also a mini gift shop with t shirts and other souvenirs. We're so happy we found this place and we greatly enjoyed spending the evening of our first stay in Cape Cod here! read more

Black Cat Harbor Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Seating was fast paced, friendly staff and highly accommodating. Food not so great and just alright.

This is the best New England chowder I ever had. It was perfectly made. Not too thick and very tasty with the right mixture of ingredients. Husband said he had the best lobster roll. It had a lot of meat. I had the lobster cake sandwich, which was very tasty too w/ spicy mayo. This place is located across from ferry port and has a cute outdoor patio. Plus they have free valet parking. They also have a take out window. Service is good and cute casual environment. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

Awful service very disappointing!!! our waiter never gave us napkins and never checked on us after we had just the appetizer and a beverage so I'm saying my first and last time.... read more

Delicious food with the perfect atmosphere. Excellent service tops it off. This is a must for dinner in Hyannis.

Honestly the service felt like trying to get blood from a stone. My girlfriend and I both continually smiled and were as charming and as enthusiastic as we could be, but the waitress not ONCE gave us a smile back. We really wanted her to, just to see a small gesture of her wanting to be at work, but no, no smile. The service was however efficient, the single crab cake was an absolute let down. BUT the lobster roll was 5 Stars, the ambiance 5 stars, please hire people with a bit of warmth to match your wonderful location! read more

the vibe is great. plenty of outdoor seating. the service was great. very fast and attentive. the drinks were great. food came out quickly. one of the best chowders we've had. and we've had a lot. only negative was the bar high chairs on front porch area. they were uncomfortable and hard to maneuver. read more

Came here on a Saturday summer night as recommended by the manager of the Cape Cod Harbour House inn where we were staying. Location was great (just a few steps from our hotel), we were told there would be a 40-45 minute wait for our party of 6 so we were prepared to check out other places nearby, but the buzzer sounded within 5 minutes of getting there! Our table was right in the front of the resto.Service was courteous and attentive, food was good...we were very curious about the award-winning clam chowder which was true to its name. A bit pricey for what you get but typical of what you'd pay for food in the area. read more

Parking? None. They said we can park in paid parking across the street, but we probably wouldn't find any. Our other party got handicapped parking so we parked half a mike away and walked. Appetizers are not huge,unlike another reviewer states. Chicken skewer is not a meal. $11 for two skinny nibbles of chicken and white rice. No thanks. And it took unusually long to receive my order. Not worth the visit. read more

Black Cat Harbor Shack - Chicken skewer - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

If you are in Hyannis and looking for a quick and casual place to eat, this is the best place to grab a lobster roll and fried cod sandwich. The lobster roll had a good amount of fresh chunky lobster meat and the amount of mayo was not overwhelming. The portion was a decent size compared to other places where the sandwich is literally only 4-5 bites. The fried cod sandwich contained a large piece of cod which had a nice crispy battered exterior. I can tell the fish was fresh. This a casual spot where you order at the window and sit on the front deck. Prices are moderate. read more

Great Chowder and lobster roll. The oysters were great topped off with a local hog IPA. The service was so awesome . Come check this place out read more

Whenever I am in New England I always have lobster roll. I have had many but this place in Hyannis across from the harbor had one of the best. Just huge chunks of lobster some mayonnaise on a grilled open top hot dog bun. Simple and delicious. Tasted my son in law's clam chowder chock full of clams in a tasty broth. The fish tacos were filled with large chunks of cod. The crab cake sandwich was just right. read more

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We ate over here due the deep wait at the restaurant (literally right next door) and discovered a great little gem off a place with the same awesome food, low key, and a great local artist performing. I suggest the Clam Chowdah, Bloody Mary's, and fish tacos. read more

Black Cat Harbor Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts