My wife and I had supper at Clancey's this past Saturday. They had a good crowd but it wasn't packed so we got a table right at the window by their deck right away. The view would be pretty nice during the day and without a ton of snow on the deck but that's what to expect in the winter. The bar was not far from us and was pretty crowded/loud. The server was very nice and took our order - we started with the calamari appetizer, my wife had a cup of clam chowder and a broiled scallops dish and I had a lobster roll with French fries. Neither one of us thought the chowder was that good - had a strange taste to it that neither one of us could identify - it wasn't bad, just not great. The calamari was good and while the bowl it came served in was large, probably half of the order contained peppers so it wasn't as generous a portion as it looked. The calamari was pretty good - had a nice cornmeal crunch to it but I liked it a bit more than my wife did. The scallops were a generous portion and VERY tender - my wife really enjoyed them. The scallops came with a baked potato and veggies and my wife said the potato almost tasted like it was microwaved and not baked in an oven. My lobster roll was good as were the fries - nothing spectacular but not bad. For dessert we split an apple crisp (also pictured with this review). I thought it was too sweet, on the mushy side and I didn't taste a lot of apple in it (I think the sweetness overrode the apple). The apple crisp came with a bit of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. My wife did enjoy it and thought it was quite good. Service was nice but on the slow side (we waited at least ten minutes for our supper plates to be cleared). The server was good about refilling our water glasses. Overall not a bad place. We are new to the Cape (having moved here in December 2025) and are trying out local restaurants to see if we can find a "favorite." Clancey's is not bad but I doubt we would consider it a favorite. I'm rating it with four stars but if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 - I'll round up because the server was very pleasant. read more

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Everything! Terrible vibe.. food very average and extremely overpriced. Not a welcoming vibe with zero atmosphere. Ordered a flatbread which was mediocre at best, and SO small I was done in 5 bites! Price $20! Glass of average wine $14 Went there because I have the last surname hoping it would be nice..will NOT be back. Very disappointing. read more

Good local establishment Our food was fine as well as drinks and server. 4 out of 5 stars. read more

Had lunch with friends today and sat out on the back for a great view of the water. Seated as soon as the place opened and our server appeared immediately to take drink orders and to recommend things to try. She was right on! We ordered the scallop sandwich, mahi mahi wrap, fish sandwich, whole belly clams and French onion soup. The soup arrived first covered in melted cheese and looking delicious. It's gluten free so it didn't have the rich hearty beef flavor that you would expect. It was still good with plenty of onions and gluten free croutons is what I would think. The scallop roll came with deep fried scallops in a toasted roll. Comment was made that the breading seemed a little heavy but it was still good. The fish sandwich was nicely fried and crisp served open style. Breading was just right on this dish and the fish was very fresh. The mahi wrap was packed with plenty of fish and veggies. Enough for two meals! The whole belly clams plate was filled with plenty large clams, nicely breaded. A little crunchy and a very fresh taste. All dishes had a side of French fries to go with the main meal. Seating was comfortable and it was a great day to sit outside. We've been here before and we'll certainly make a return trip when we are in town again. read more

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Clancy's is a cape cod staple! The ambiance is nautical, with the restaurant sitting on a waterway. The waitstaff were super friendly. We had a 25 min wait, which wasn't bad at all. We sat outside and waited. The food was served quickly and was delicious. Our only complaint is that the tables are so close to one another you barely have room to pull out your chair. The lobster roll was packed with huge pieces of lobster, cooked perfectly with a sweet buttery flavor. The fish & chips was good (a little overcooked). the steak tips were good but the serving of steak tips was a little disappointing, a small amount of steak, seemed more like a side to the vegetables & mashed potatoes. read more

Amazing food complimented by a stunning sunset view of the marsh. I cannot recommend Clancy's enough!!! Our server Greg was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! read more

First time for a hot Crab Roll. Holy Sh!T. It was super rich but it was the best thing ever. Wouldn't go back without another one. The bang bang shrimp was always amazing and the scallops melted in your mouth. Great place. read more

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Consistently great food & specials! We love to come to Clancy's every year and greatly enjoy seeing the same smiling faces who are incredible wait staff! Specials are always our go to, with normally the swordfish special as a crowd favorite. The chef prepares the fish beautifully, unlike we've had before! Plus the onion rings are the same original recipe from what Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports reviewed as best onion rings he's ever had at Flying Bridge. (Sister restaurant I think they just recently sold.) The negative reviews really just highlight people who are likely tired and waited too long to go out to dinner! We will be back again - thank you Darlene, O'Shane and team! read more

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We went on a Saturday afternoon in early June and were seated right away. The server was attentive and kind, and it did not take long for our dishes to be served. I had the fish tacos, my wife had the Asian stir fry, and my daughter had the salmon. The food was prepared well and tasty. This is a very reliable, good restaurant. read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Asian Stir Fry - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Also ate here for lunch. Wonderful reuben for me and a burger for my husband. We could hardly finish it. Great service. Awesome ambiance. You can eat outside by the water (Bass River). So close to Harwichport as well. Lovely! read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Gluten Free Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Great experience! We sat at the high top table at the bar - food was all Served hot and delicious! Drinks were great! read more

Clancy's has been a family favorite for years. The food is amazing! We've never had a bad dish. Our waiters and waitresses are always so friendly and service is pretty quick. It also looks very clean and a great set up. Many areas to sit in and some with a nice view. read more

tl;dr: bad food, discriminatory and probably racist bartender, downhill in last 10 years since original owners died It's funny, my family and I went to Clancy's loyally for decades -- until their bartender (older white man) ignored all of us for an hour while serving every one of the other patrons who walked up (even those who didn't have seats/spots at bar) last summer. Multiple members of our party tried multiple times to get his attention and we were all seated properly at bar, per the host's suggestion while we waited for our table, and the bartender wouldn't even make eye contact with any of us for us to ever place an initial order. All the other patrons he served were in the same situation as us -- waiting to be seated at their table -- so there's no good explanation for why we were ignored. I will note that our party of 8 had the only nonwhite patrons at the bar, and we took up nearly half the seats at the bar -- so ignoring us was both a financial choice and a political choice for Clancy's as a business. If the bartender at Clancy's wants to come across as racist, he did literally everything right. Looking at other reviews, other reviewers mention he has a pattern of ignoring Asian customers. It was really uncomfortable for our family and put a damper on all our past Clancy's memories. On top of that, the food that visit was terrible -- and once we were finally seated, they botched our orders (forgot an order entirely, then brought out a BBQ salmon instead of the salmon Caesar they initially forgot). Seems like it's all been downhill since original owner died and restaurant was sold to a hospitality group (Zammer) in 2012. The only reason they deserve any stars or support is for the kind servers who work there, who've always been so nice to us, and the hosts, who are great. Hope the awful bartender has the day he deserves and will look forward to finding out he's gone one day -- if he is, I'd consider returning, until then, it's a decades-old tradition we unhappily retired due to how we were treated. Silver lining: there's so many other spots on the Cape you can go for better seafood and service, recommend avoiding other Zammer group restaurants based on how bad Clancy's has gotten the last few years. read more

The seafood alfredo was ready in 15 min... so not made to order. For 32$ Id appreciate the fish, scallops, lobster and shrimp to not be grainy and falling apart. It was all really chewy. We tried the fried wings too and they were pretty good but very small. read more

Visited yesterday, surprising that it wasn't packed out. Cuisine here tends to be a little more upscale than standard cape, and done well. Tuna and swordfish specials were great. Server Jacquie was superb. read more

My wife had a Cod sandwich with fries. The sandwich was fine. The fries were served in this mesh container, which allow them to cool off really quickly. I had the scallops. I do not recommend. This is not the Clancy's that I used to eat at years ago However, the service was like the Clancy's of years ago: very friendly server; very quick to get the dishes & the drinks on our table. She was affable, efficient, and effective. The outdoor dining was very pleasant. Went back for a second try. My wife who was quite hungry ordered the fish tacos. She did not finish them. I ordered the Chicken Kari-Anne. I don't recommend that either. The service on the other hand was excellent. The waitress was very efficient and very attentive to my wife. The inside seat had a very pleasant view of the Swan River. As I looked around many other seats appeared to have a similarly nice view. In summary the service and ambiance were terrific. The food ... not so much. read more

Both the front staff and server were horrible and the GM was as rude as they get. Too many other restaurants to go to. Because the manager was so rude we WILL NOT BE BACK! read more

I've been to Clancy's at least 15 times over the last 20 years. It started great. But over the last few years, everything has taken a downturn. The staff is rude and surly. Just nasty to everyone. The food was undercooked, and made half of our party sick. We had an elderly man with us, and they would not let him sit. I will never NEVER attend the establishment again, and I will discourage anyone from doing so. read more

Pretty views! Nice drinks. I do love the giant pretzel. The meals I find are good- but certainly not exceptional. Sandwiches are always solid and in that arena I have not been disappointed! Servers are excellent! read more

I wish I could rate this place as a ZERO. The service was horrible. I did not like my meal and the server never asked me what was wrong or offer me an alternative dish. I spoke to the manager and he was just as rude. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

My husband and I along with our brother in law visited Clancy's tonight after a harrowing week of losing my mother in law (my husband and brother in law's mother) and burying her just yesterday. She passed away on 4/4/25. Today we headed own the Cape to N Chatham at Liberty Commons to visit my step mother who is suffering from early onset dementia. We live in Florida. So we don't get to visit her often. This has been an emotional week for all of us. We went to Clancy's for a bite to eat before we headed back to Boston. The woman at the front of the restaurant was not friendly at all. She was eyeing my brother in law for taking a few pieces of candy before we were seated. We were seated by that same woman who now I know was Darlene Parker. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic. She knew that our service dog was with us. We even put him in a dog carrier not to disturb anyone else. My service dog Bailey, barked a few very small barks when he felt my anxiety kicking in. Nobody said a word including our waitress. Then Darlene Parker came to our table and told us our dog had to leave and be put in our car or all of us had to leave the restaurant. We had already ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner at that time. I told Darlene that he was a service animal in which she had asked me what service he provided to me. This is illegal for her to ask. I reluctantly told her my condition and she told me that was not acceptable. We wanted to walk out of the restaurant right then and there but we decided to put Bailey in the car which caused me and Bailey both extreme anxiety and our dinner was absolutely ruined. Our waitress seemed embarrassed by the whole encounter with Darlene Parker. Our waitress was truly a gem. Darlene Parker and for all others that are not familiar with ADA please read and be advised: No, an establishment cannot ask you what your service dog is for beyond verifying it's a service animal required due to a disability and what work or tasks it's trained to perform. They cannot inquire about your disability or require documentation, certification, or demonstration of the dog's skills. Elaboration: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dictates the permissible questions an establishment can ask about a service animal. Here's what an establishment can ask: "Is this a service animal required because of a disability?" "What work or task has this dog been trained to perform?" Here's what an establishment cannot ask: Details about your disability. For documentation or proof of the service animal's training or certification. To have the service animal demonstrate its work or tasks. The goal is to ensure access for individuals with disabilities and their trained service animals, while also protecting the privacy and dignity of the individual. Important Notes: These rules apply to all public accommodations, including restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses, as well as government facilities. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Justice. Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA Jul 20, 2015 -- A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: ADA.gov Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals Only two questions may be asked: 1. Is the animal required because of a disability? 2. What work or task has the animal been trained for. We were absolutely appalled and embarrassed by Darlene Parker's behavior and will be filing a lawsuit against Clancy's within our rights of the ADA. read more

Just had a lunch at this establishment. Our waitress was very friendly. My friend and I sat outside on the back deck overlooking a water inlet. It was very relaxing and there was a nice breeze. We shared the biggest pretzel in the world as an app, which came with a nice cheese and sweet mustard sauce. My friend had a burger which she devoured. I had broiled scallops sans cracker topping. Instead of mash, I ended up getting Parmesean risotto (good), it also came with fresh crisp cooked broccoli, cauliflower, carrot strips and green beans. It was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it. read more

Have been there for dinner and returned for lunch when meeting friends there. Both experiences for food and service were excellent. The gentleman at the door in front is amazing. He doesn't miss anything and gives great service The views are beautiful . Can't wait for dining on the deck to begin Spring Summer fun. read more

Tried Clancy's for the first time and was impressed! The parking lot in the front is fairly small but there is a larger lot in the back and smaller lot across the street. We started with a round of drinks and some onion rings. The onion rings were a VERY generous serving and delicious. For entrees, we had the French Onion Soup, Steak Tips (with mashed potatoes), and a Salmon Caesar Salad (not pictured). Everything was delicious! Everything about our experience was great and I look forward to going back! read more

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My husband & I are so happy to have found this amazing restaurant! I am celiac and need gluten free and Clancy's has a great assortment of gf including the most delicious GF clam chowder. We went twice in one week. The wait staff is amazing & so accommodating! The cocktails are pretty terrific too!! I was able to modify a dinner to gf with suggestions from our waitress! Overlooks the water and place inside is large and open so you don't feel squished in with another table on top of you like other Cape restaurants. I had the salmon lobster combo with gf risotto and another time the edamame burger with gf fries which was delicious and my husband had a large lobster roll and shrimp scampi. read more

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Great views with massive windows over looking the water! Clam chowder was a delicious creamy Cape Cod Chowder. Will be back

BEST FISH TACOS, got calamari very good fish tacos were fabulous per usual baked cod was okay great view read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Ignorant staff of waiters and managers about allergy safety. Not a safe place to eat if you have allergies because even ordering their gluten free menu item isn't safe because they gave something that did indeed have gluten! read more

Excellent food and service each and every time! A tradition since 2002! Love this place. read more

Clancy's Restaurant - View - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Greg was very nice to us, and attentive even though it was busy. The specials are consistently good, I have come back on 3 vacations over 3 years to try them. read more

Foods great, bartenders are rude and above the staff and customers. Won't return as we were here to celebrate an engagement and got turned away and embarrassed out of pure excitement and got turned away. Tipped well, polite and understanding and yet ultimately belittled. This will be expressed thoroughly through family and friends to avoid this treatment. read more

We enjoyed the service, good food, good drinks. Open and airy with beautiful views of the marsh land and wildlife: GF buns were a bit dry and crumbled while eating. read more

Stop for a quick drink with hubby and I was amazed at the variety of gluten free meals they have. I'm in heaven! Having been to enjoy a good French onion soup in a very long time. The expreso martini is really well made. Hubby had the boneless chicken wings and we both had sandwiches. Excellent!! read more

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Food was delicious Service great A bit noisy as it was peak season but we had no problems getting seated. Love views from restaurant of Bass River read more

So good! We had to wait a bit, but it's really efficiently run and the food was great! I have to eat gluten free and there were great options and the staff was knowledgeable. We also had a lovely view which is always a bonus. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent meal at Clancy's! All of us enjoyed our food. My kids burger was cooked to perfection and it was a treat to have safe gluten free fries. The balsamic on my salad was really tasty and the veggies were nice and fresh. My husbands Guinness fish and chips were crispy and delicious. Excellent meal, nice seating area outside and great location make this a stop you should add to your cape vacation! read more

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The Restaurant offers beautiful views of swan river which makes for nice dining experience. The staff was friendly, and the waitress was nice and accommodating. Hate to say it though. The food? No dice. Nice dish presentation, but not impressed with quality. Here's why. Most items on the menu are frozen and not freshly prepared. What we ordered: We ordered bang bang shrimp, quahogs (appetizers); shrimp wrap, salmon burger, kids chicken tenders & a kids personal pizza. ALL of those items are frozen. They don't make the salmon burger in house (it's from a Cisco food delivery). Reminded me of the frozen salmon burger patties you'd get at Costco. The quohogs are made from another source, then yep..frozen and shipped to the restaurant. All the shrimp; frozen. Tyson frozen chicken is the chicken tenders like from the grocery store. The pizza is also frozen. Nothing we had was made fresh to order. This is not my opinion...I asked them. I can understand some Items would be frozen like the tenders and such but the seafood? It's Cape Cod; everything should fresh. Sorry for the poor review, but you should expect more freshly prepared ingredients anywhere but especially on the Cape. Two stars all day. read more

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second visits each visit the waitresses and hostesses were cold, rude, and unfriendly. The food, over rated. the food is mediocre at best. fried clams with bellies are the smallest I've ever had in my life. the clam chowder tasted like white paste . our first visit, same snarky, no personality wait staff , snarky hostess. The cob salad was fine, but nothing to brag about. Drinks only ! If you don't care about customer service with a smile, then go for drinks or something they can ruin like a burger. There are better places to spend your hard earned money! read more

I've been going to Clancy's for many years. They are pretty consistent with their food and service. The food is usually good and the service is friendly but not as attentive as it could be. The highlight is the location on Swan Pond and Swan Pond River. Very pretty views and you will usually see people kayaking or paddle boarding from their large deck. This trip we had blackened Halibut with French fries and a very fresh looking/tasting veggie melody. It was also plated very nicely. The Ruben was served with fries and was nicely stuffed with pastrami. I would say the food was above average on this trip. read more

We had a nice meal here. Promptly seated and waited on. Friendly waitress and attentive. A great menu and many specials. We all had seafood dishes and were very pleased. The prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was a good vibe for Saturday night dining. read more