This place is enjoyable even if you're a land lubber I got the barbecue chicken sandwich and the little fried onions and pickles made the sandwich. The home made fries were crunchy and delicious. Lots of outdoor seating. read more

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Amazing place, glad it's back at the original location with even better seating possibilities. All the seafood are my favorites on their menu. read more

Holy Wow! This place is a do.not.miss! As others have mentioned, it's a little tricky to find. It's at the local food co-op. Park and go to the front door of the co-op and then you will see it between there and the road all the way toward the back. There is an enormous amount of outdoor picnic table seating. We ordered the famous lobster roll with fries and a clam basket . The Lobster roll is enough to feed two people, especially with the fries. We saw many people order food to go, but proceeded to eat there and take the rest home. The clam basket was also fantastic-- whole belly clams delicately fried-- so fresh and delicious! These were my favorite but only because it seems to rare to get such high quality whole belly clams. I do wish they had cocktail sauce, but they do not (and honestly, wasn't really missed). We ordered the onion straws with the clam basket, and if I lived near here, I would order them once a week just to sprinkle on vegetables, salads, etc. Soooooo good and light. The above with two drinks and a 20% tip came to $65. Considering that if we weren't just passing through town we could have easily had 4 meals from this, it was such a great deal! We are in New England yearly and Captain Jack's is already on our list of must return locations. read more

We stopped at Captain Jacks Roadside Shack for some bites on our way up to Mt.Snow. One of the girls on our trip raved about the fish tacos and lobster roll so we knew we had to make a detour. We were a little confused because the photos of the shack looked quite different in the past so they definitely changed something as there used to be a big wrap around porch and they added the trailer in the parking lot of the Coop. The food was good overall I had the fish tacos and fries which I found the tacos to be a little bland but someone else had the lobster roll and I tried a bite and it was incredible. Definitely a nice spot to stop and you can eat inside at the Coop. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Trailer - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

It's been a while since the last time I've visited MA/C.Jacks, 6years to be exact and let's just say that things have drastically changed, The stand/food truck looks great and welcoming but it wasn't my favorite meal. The day after I felt absolutely terrible and was bed ridden the day after. It was the only thing I eat that day so I know it wasn't anything else. I expected great food, service and cool eaters because I was a regular back in the day but got just the opposite. First off I didn't feel well, I felt ill, the service was pleasant and nice but the crowd was at another level. While I was Speaking with my mother on the phone I'm Spanish, who is 3,000 miles away, I heard some guy behind me say "speak English' talking about me to his wife and kids . It was followed by chuckles in the crowd. "Where am I?" I said to myself. Lol Yikes it's 2021!! Just remember that there are 24 million Latinos in the US workforce which makes up 16% overall. 25% of the restaurant workforce is Latino in the US (this does not include agriculture and other forms of hospitality) so if you don't like Us, then I wouldn't go out to eat just sayin'. Won't be back anytime soon. read more

Was looking for a spot to grab lunch after scoring some...'stuff' at the NETA dispensary up the road. So we 'Yelped' the area and found this place! Pic's had me looking for a ...um, shack! Instead it was a big red food wagon. One of those things you would see parked on the side of the road serving hotdogs and things, and, well, indeed this was serving hotdogs and things. Guess the shack is undergoing some kind of restorations or something. Got some wholebelly fried clams, on the mid size, no huge, gory, explode in your mouth ones, ( actually sometimes a clam fan really needs to go for it, ignoring the " who was the first person to think of eating a friggin' mollusk" and get that ancient caveman wholebelly experience) these were just kinda user friendly with a decent batte, just enough 'belly' and a wholesome crunchy goodness going on. Onion rings were not rings per se, they were the straw type version, really thin and greasy. My kind of yum. French fries were thinner than Micky D's, I mean reaally thin. Overcooked a tad, also a GOOD thing. Cole slaw on the side was nothing to write home about, but did the job. Read some 'smack talk' on here about a rude crew, but I didnt see it. Everybody seemed happy to see us, and service was right on. Food came out quick, the person handing it to me was polite. Next time I go up north in search of smoke, I will stop by again. read more

I got the lobster salad with mixed green salad. Comes with balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. The salad was very fresh. The lobster salad was nothing special. It tasted watery like it was sitting too long and was starting to go. Just found out they use frozen lobster which explains the weird texture. For $22.46 it's def not worth it. The amount of lobster isn't comparable to Webster's Fish Hook in Northampton was only $16 and came with alot more lobster and taste better. They also have a way bigger menu and give you free condiments. This place charges for tartar sauce which IMO should be included. Who charges for tartar sauce at a seafood joint? read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Lobster Salad with Mixed Green Salad - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

Finally went here for the first time recently! Wow! It's was so good! My friend and I both got a scallop roll and it came with fries. We also got a basket of onion straws! It was all fresh, awesome portions and super yummy! We couldn't get those onion straws in fast enough! Can't wait to go back and try something else! read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Scallop Rolls and Onion Straws! YUM! - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

The seafood here is top-notch but most people I know can only afford to go on a special occasion. Pricey but delicious!!

Was excited to try the lobster roll, but when I learned they use frozen lobster and thaw as needed, I decided to skip that. Actually went elsewhere for lunch. It might be perfectly fine but in New England I think lobster should be fresh. There's only picnic tables, so either eat there, take away, or your car(?). If it's a nice day, being outside is nice. Before leaving, I did want to try the onion rings. Quite delicious. Thin and crispy. (Could have been superb if a touch less greasy.) read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Lots of tasty onion rings! - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

Food was excellent my wife and I both had the fried whole belly clams and they were cooked to perfection lightly battered and golden brown. Service was fast and accurate couldn't ask for more . I would recommend this place to all my friends and family. read more

We drove by this place. Immediatly turned around as our curiosity was peaked. We honestly weren't even hungry. But MAN are we happy we got food. The lobster roll was incredible! Tasted like we were on the coast of Maine. Also incredible portions. And please do me a favor and swap out for the onion rings. They give enough for a family of four and they are the most delicious onion rings I've ever had. Looks like there is another food truck by them serving alcohol - could be a cool night spot read more

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The food is awesome! The fried scallops were as good as I've ever had. I thought I might be on Cape Cod instead of Easthampton, MA! Just wish they had chowder in the summer! read more

Ignore all of the 1 and 2 star reviews! This is the BEST seafood place and I frequent it on a regular basis. Have never had a bad experience. If you know and enjoy good quality seafood, do yourself a favor and check it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Foods always good. I gave 4 stars because it's very very expensive. I wish they had other choices than there French fries. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Scallops were delish - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

I love a place like this. No frills and the food was great. The lobster roll always flavorful and messy - just the way I like it. Service was fast. The outdoor seating was great for the night. Nothing to complain about and I highly recommend this place. read more

Just had my first Lobster roll of the season and it was superb! Lots of lobster and the right mix applied on it. Gently toasted bun..what can I say? Bliss!! read more

Waited over an hour for a plate of scallops and fries. Took my money and never told me that it would be an hour wait. I went to ask how long it would be before my meal came out. All I got was attitude. I was told I should look around and see how busy it is, I asked why they didn't share that information when I placed my order I was told I should've known. It's a roadside shack. I wouldn't have waited an hour to get into a fine dining restaurant let alone sitting out in the hot sun for over an hour. read more

Lobster roll was pretty hearty but the fried scallops was not that impressive. Outdoor seating was not really comfortable as the tables are really old and felt like it was going to fall apart. Finally and most importantly, we did not enjoyed by yelled at by the staff to not stand in a straight line. If they wanted the line to wrap around their makeshift fence, why not just setup cones to direct traffic that way. Lack of foresight. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Lobster roll with fries $25 - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Hungry on a ride home from NH. Search Yelp snd found Captain Jack's. Menu looked good. The crew was all nice. The Chicago dog was solid- Hot fig was a bit charred- just how I like it. The fish tacos were HUGE. Two to an order. Could not finish. Will definitely stop if I'm in the area again. read more

We drove 3 hours because of the pictures on Yelp, and the real thing absolutely does not disappoint! Onion rings were the thin, lightly crisped kind. So addicting. And they give you a huge heaping pile of it. The fries come from the same family of deliciousness, munch munch munch goes the happy human. And the lobster. OVERFLOWING GIANT CHUNKS. I feel like my entire life's craving for lobster has never been satisfied until I met Captain Jack. I ate so heartily. I felt like a king. Or a prisoner from the old days. Lightly mayonnaised with a touch of squeezed lemon, had to fork through most of it before I could eat the other half as intended as a sandwich. Toasted buttered toast makes for a perfect combination. Nom nom nom goes the happy human. Tons of outdoor picnic seating. We also enjoyed an iced tea and soda with our meal. Belch belch burp goes the happy human. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - nom nom nom goes the happy human - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

lob roll packed with succulent fresh firm pink meat on toasted bun - garnished with elegant onions julienned and fried. If you like it rough and real this is your shack read more

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I ordered a lobster roll. And all I got was attitude. Let me explain. Saturday (6/13/20) was a beautiful day and I took a road trip from Connecticut to Vermont and back. I went up I-91 in the morning and came back home along Route 10 from Northampton. I intended on stopping at Captain Jack's for a lobster roll and specifically skipped lunch so I wouldn't be full. I'd never been to Captain Jack's before but had read some positive reviews and have always wanted to try it; it looks like the kind of roadside food joint that appeals to me and I do try to support small independent businesses. I pulled in the parking lot around 5:45p and got in line. After waiting - and socially distancing for 15 minutes or so - I placed an order for a lobster roll and a Coke. That's it. The order came to the $25.14 and with tip almost $29. I was given a slip with "12" printed on it and a time stamp of 6:00p. I joined the crowd of about 20 others waiting in the parking lot for their number to be called. Basically when the food is ready for pick-up, a worker either puts it on a plate or in a bag, they call your number and you walk up to a table and pick it up. They were in the low 80's and calling out an order number every 2-3 minutes. After about 10 minutes of standing, staring at my phone and waiting for my number to be called, I headed for the nearby picnic tables and sat down. I had chosen to eat there and was already realizing this was going to take a while. So I caught up on email, downloaded some podcasts and tried to keep myself occupied as I waited for my number to be called. At one point, no numbers were called - maybe for 10-15 minutes - and realizing I had been waiting 45 minutes and they were now calling customers with tickets in the 90's I got up and headed down to the truck. It was pushing 7p, the sun was going down, it was getting cool and there was no prospect of getting dinner anytime soon. I went back to the woman taking orders and told her I'd like my money back. She wasn't pleased. I told her I had waited 45 minutes and was done waiting. 45+ minutes is a good 20 minutes longer than I'm willing to wait - at Captain Jack's or at almost any restaurant. If it were a sit-down restaurant I would have gotten up and left. But since I pre-paid, I had to get my money back. If it were $10 or so, I would have just left, but $30 is considerable - especially in today's economy - and I wanted to be refunded. She told me that they had already made the food; I told them that wasn't my problem. It's a lobster roll - they make it in batches, fry up some fries and put it on a plate. Why is this taking close to an hour? She had to ask the "boss" if she could refund the money and he mumbled something and she asked me what I had ordered. A lobster roll and a Coke I told her. I showed her my ticket with "12" on it and she told me she found the order and refunded me. OK. Normally in a refund situation with a credit card they give you a receipt showing the refund. She didn't. I had to ask her for a paper receipt showing the money had in fact been refunded; she handed me a slip of paper, showing lobster roll and Coke refunded with note on bottom saying "to long of a wait". She never apologized for the delay (nor did she ever thank me when I ordered the food.) And to add insult to injury, I didn't ask for a refund for the tip - even though the service and experience was nothing short of indifferent. She did, however, make a point of telling me customers know they have to wait and do so willingly. Perhaps. Though I did hear grumblings from others who were waiting by the picnic benches about how long it was taking. I left, drove home and got dinner at another restaurant in Connecticut. After getting home, I checked my phone for indications of a refund. I had paid with my Apple Card (MasterCard credit card) and sure enough, no notice of a credit. So I pulled out the receipt - the one I insisted the woman give me showing a credit - and noticed that though the order she credited was indeed a lobster roll and a Coke, it was also for one with onion rings instead of fries (a .50 cent upcharge) and not my order. My meal cost $25.14; the amount credited was $25.68. And it wasn't credited to a MasterCard, it was credited to a Visa debit card. So someone got their meal for free and I still got dinged for nearly $30 for a dinner I never ate. That's sloppy business and shows callous indifference to customers. I called the number listed on their Facebook page and no answer plus no way to leave a message. Great customer service. Here's a couple of suggestions for the owner/managers of Captain Jack's. - Hire friendly people. - Thank customers for the their time and money - especially after standing in line for 15 minutes - just to order - and waiting around 3 times as long to take delivery of their food. - Give customers a copy of their receipt when they order food so they can confirm the order. - Tell them how long they'll have to wait. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Shows receipt for refund - but for the wrong amount and to the wrong card holder. - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Unbeatable and very eatable. Everything is fresh and tasty down to our side of barbecue sauce. Perhaps it's homemade! Can't say I've finished a side of fries in quite a while until coming here. Also can't say I haven't been able to finish a whole lobster roll in a while either. It was the biggest I've ever seen. Well worth every penny. We have enough leftover for another one! Although, I wish they had CT style hot n buttery lobster rolls. The bun itself was toasted and buttered but they need to bigger. The lettuce was a big help. I just prefer hot lobster! That's my go to. Cheers. read more

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The season begins! Our first visit of the year did not disappoint. We had the chicken BBQ sandwich topped with dill pickles and heaped with their amazing onion rings - thin, crispy and plentiful - and the crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato. We sat in the car 'cause 39*F with a 10 mph wind was a bit too nippy, but we were just plain happy to be there. Captain Jack's is darn near perfect on a mild night. Their burgers are inexpensive and tasty. Their lobster rolls are piled high with some of the best lobster around (and I try to get to the Maine shore whenever I can). Their fish and chips are so large that we split them sometimes. All of their seafood is fresh - they don't even have a freezer! It's a drive-in, you order from ever-friendly window help, choose your picnic table and a short wait later you're in Roadside Shack heaven. You can even bring your own beverages, wink, wink. read more

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Update: The onion rings and fries have been superb as of late. They were coming out overly greasy for a while, but Captain Jack has obviously corrected that issue. The rings and fries are thin. The onion rings are super-thin, and the portions are huge! read more

The seafood is fresh. The frying is true craftsmanship. It was love at first bite with the clams with bellies and the incredible fish tacos. Yes it's just a shack but there are lots of tables outside and the people who work there are really nice and even a seem happy! All that's missing is an ocean breeze and some annoying seagulls. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect coming here as this was my first time, but holy moly it was so good! I got the lobster roll which was $23 for the roll and fries. I thought it was on the pricer side but then I opened my to-go container and saw a mountain of lobster! I had to eat some with a fork before I could eat it as a sandwich there was that much on there. All employees (cooking and working the register) were wearing masks too which was nice. I would definitely go back! read more

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I brought my daughter to western MA to see some colleges and to visit my son who was living in Northampton. Having lived in New England many years ago, I couldn't leave without introducing my children to foods only available in the NE - lobster rolls and clam strips with the belly. I was turned on to this unassuming food cart after learning that it had won Best Lobster Roll according to an article in MassLive.com. The food was everything I had hoped it would be. The clams were flavorful and perfectly seasoned. And the lobster roll - the meat itself was delightful, but eating it in the grilled bun with some romaine lettuce took it to another level. Simple, yet very effective. The fries were great too. They appeared to be fresh and hand-cut. This place is a necessary stop if you are ever in the Pioneer Valley. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Fish tacos, clam plate, lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

Greasy fries at each visit were inedible. Other things ok, but I don't understand what the fuss is about

Cute little spot with great seafood. Got the lobster roll with fries. Tons of lobster on it and a decent price. Super yummy. Husband had the fish tacos and he loved it. Crew worked fast on a hot day and were clean and safe abiding by Covid precautions. Wish they had another location in Springfield! read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Lobster roll tons of lobstahhh - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Great food and fantastic service! The fish tacos and onion rings are fabulous. Unfortunately they had to give up the space they once had but just park at River Valley co-op and walk in front through outdoor picnic tables and you will arrive at the cute Captain Jack Shack! read more

Found this place while camping in Massachusetts. It seems like it moved spots from the pics on google and is now a good truck. They have picnic tables set up spaced nicely apart. The food came out quick and they give you large portions of fries! I got a lobster roll that was large but just ok....my husband and son got hotdogs that were really good ..but small. The fries were food and like I said tons. Its def a fun roadside food stop! read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Anytime I'm around the area I'll stop in to grab a couple of the fish tacos and it's always good. Next time plan on treating myself with their lobster roll read more

Mediocre food; unfriendly staff. If you want value, quality, and respectful service, head to Local Burgy. read more

Soooooo good. Had no idea there was anywhere you could get a good lobster roll in western ma. They put so much lobster in them. Nothing bad you can say about this place. Totally worth it. read more

Captain Jack's Roadside Shack - Seafood Near Me - Easthampton, Massachusetts

Best lobster roll I've ever had. The lobster was so fresh very lightly dressed with mayo so you get the full lobster taste. The fish sandwich fir $6 was awesome was a nice fresh piece of white fish lightly battered. Would recommend this place to anyone. It's a no frills place order at window sit at picnic table. Also bonus on the side street is amazing corn on the cob & fresh fruit!! Went back for lunch we ordered the fish sandwich and fish tacos. They were amazing & only $6 will definitely be back! read more

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Great service and amazing food. The lobster roll is huge, fresh, and delicious. The fish and chips are also great. I love that the fries and onion rings are shoe string size and really crispy. read more

Average roadside stop a little pricey but food isn't bad not a place I would personally stop there unless I happens too be in the area but it's good ... read more

Excellent seafood. Best lobster rolls around. Yes, they are a bit pricey but what do you expect when you're an hour from the coast. Worth it. read more