great local seafood wholesaler!…read more Living in Fitchburg my entire life, I have been blind to many local offerings that my quaint town provides. It was only a couple of years ago that a coworker of mine was raving about this place and couldn't believe I had never gone. The parking spots in front of the building fill up very quickly. However, if you drive towards the back where the trucks pull in, you can actually drive up the slope for several more spots. I believe there's another adjacent bunch of spots to park on the ground level, but I'm not confident. As soon as you step inside, there are 2 lines you can wait in. Towards the left you can order food from their kitchen and enjoy the typical assortment of fried seafoods that you've probably already familiar with from many other joints. In fact, this place has a sister location called Kay's Dairy Bar in Westminster. Towards the right, you stand in line for the wholesale products. Today I came in the some big ol lobsters. The staff here are all super friendly, as well as all of the customers. I had pleasant conversations with everyone. I was able to get my three 4-pound behemoths steamed here, and you can eat ask for a cup of drawn butter from the restaurant side. Since I was feeling hungry, I grabbed a plate of fried scallops too. Lobsters - I follow their FB page and I was drawn in by a couple of the posts showcasing some behemoths. I was slightly disappointed that they maxed out at about 4-pounds on the day I showed up, but everyone in line said that it was better that way anyway. My lobsters took about 30min to steam and when I got home and cracked them open, the meat was perfection. Fried Scallops - I love love love scallops. This place does it just as well as Kimball's and I think I'm just going to come here from now on to support a local business instead.

Walked in for a side of whole belly clams. Service was ok…read morebut they took a while and came out dark and overcooked. Not a good experience this visit.

I drove all the way out here for fresh seafood, not a surprise episode of Restaurant: The…read moreReckoning. The sign says Fish Market & Chowder Company, but what you walk into is 95% restaurant, 5% "technicality fish market," and that last 5% is doing the kind of work that would make a union rep cry. Let's be clear: The Angler is no longer selling fresh seafood. Not in any meaningful, market‑based, "take this home and cook it" way. What they are selling is the idea of a fish market -- the ghost of one -- while running a packed dining room full of people slurping oysters like it's a Cape Cod tourist trap in July. And speaking of tourist traps: They've got a tour bus parked outside. A tour bus. For a "local fish market." That's like seeing a stretch limo outside a Dollar Tree -- you immediately know something is off. As a chef, my time is valuable. As a food reviewer with an actual show, my time is documented. And nothing ticks me off faster than false advertising dressed up as nostalgia. If you've abandoned the fresh fish counter because the restaurant side makes more money? Fine. But update your signage. Update your branding. Stop wasting people's gas and goodwill. I walked in looking for fresh haddock. What I got was wall‑to‑wall oyster eaters and not a single square foot dedicated to what the sign promised. You can get oysters anywhere. You cannot get a proper local fish counter everywhere -- and certainly not in a space this cramped. If ownership wants to reach out and explain the pivot, I'm open to it. I'll even give them a redemption arc on one of my platforms. But right now? This new direction is the wrong fit for the location, the footprint, and the legacy they're trading on. Call me when you're ready to rebuild. I'll help. But today? Today was a misstep -- and an avoidable one.

Ordered take-out of baked stuffed shrimp. Receipt showed baked stuffed $33, but we received grilled…read moremarinated shrimp $28 (not to our liking). Called and explain the issued and asked for a refund of only the difference in cost between the two. Even offered to send a picture of what we received. Sadly, the manager kept arguing the receipts shows baked stuffed shrimp, as if we were lying, and hung up on us. Called back and she agreed to refund the difference. BIG SURPRISE...no refund!!! Poor way to treat customers and conduct business.

The service was ok, the staff seems very scattered. I ordered the Salmon, mashed potatoes and mixed…read morevegetables.. When my food arrived they were out of mashed potatoes m and automatically substituted with plantain, they should have asked if I wanted rice or sweet plantain, the vegetables were lacking in portion size and they were cold.. the portion size of the salmon was about 6 bites.. when I got home I still felt very hungry.. The waiter was very nice.. For the price and portion prices I will not return.

Can't make a asopao de camarones ni volviendo a nacer! Worst asopao ever!!!! Drinks are mediocre at…read morebest but I will say the mofongo de chicharrón was delicious. I would go back just for that! But so disappointed with the asopao....

This place is amazing and the food 10/10 we had fried thighs so tasty and the double cheeseburger…read moreis awesome the owner and his little son are so welcoming you need to try this place.

I wanted Fried Chicken so bad and decided to give a new place a try. I called and placed the order…read moreover the phone for pickup. I went over and it's obviously a cute spot since its structure is a vintage modular diner car. It used to be the Moran Square diner. I went in and there were no patrons waiting nor eating. It might've been because it was 7pm on a dreary wet Wednesday. I had to wait a few minutes for my order. We had ordered a 7 piece family meal that came with a variety of chicken pieces (thigh, breast, wings), 2 mashed potatoes, 1 coleslaw and 3 rolls. The mashed potatoes were bad. They tasted sour which makes me believe the mashed potatoes were spoiled. We didn't eat them and ended up second guessing the rest of the meal. It's unfortunate because we were looking forward to a good complete meal, but instead became unsure of eating the rest. Would I go again? I think some places do deserve second chances. Maybe I will try it again but will order something small and see how it goes.

Great fried seafood! They also have great ice cream. We get the kiddy cone, their portions are…read morehigh! I should say...if you're a messy eater, get a cup not a cone!

Lobster roll was HUGE! Fish and chips platter was also very plentiful. Lots of outdoor seating at…read morepicnic tables. Tables are covered so rain should not be an issue.

We paid $55 for two meals. Mine was a fish sandwich,…read moreonion rings and coleslaw. My husband and I both agreed that the cole slaw was disgusting. It was slimy and tasted really bad. I wondered if it was old. My fish sandwich was a slab of fish and a bun. That was it. Not a leaf of lettuce, not a slice of tomato. No mayo or tartar sauce. My onion rings? There was not one single onion ring. Instead I had a mishmash of broken pieces. Years ago, this was a great place. Sad to see that it has gone downhill. I gave it one star because the fish itself was good. We will never go back.

They have an awesome fish and chips Great price and nice…read moreportions and friendly fast service I will be back before they close for the season

I kept hearing how good the Pauper's Pantry was so went to try it. The service was amazing. Our…read moreserver was attentive and friendly. The menu had so many options and there were also quite a few specials offered. I enjoyed the braised short ribs with mushroom risotto. It was so delicious! My friend had a special of stuffed spaghetti squash. It is cozy with an eclectic atmosphere and a variety of music playing. Absolutely going back again!

Came here for the jazz brunch on Sunday. It was my first time visiting and it won't be my last. Our…read moreserver Mary was delightful. We started off with the yogurt parfait plate as an appetizer. The fruit was delicious. I got the maple latte and the short rib eggs Benedict. The latte was delicious and reminded me of my recent trip to Canada. The eggs Benny was absolutely scrumptious. The establishment is clean and very cute. There are couches by the windows where you can sit and enjoy coffee and good conversation. I can't wait for my next visit!

Giving this place 4 thumbs up for authentic, hand-dipped, fried corn dogs! The onion rings and…read morechili cheese fries were spot on too! Now we don't have to drive to Old Orchard Beach to find the best corn dogs! Can't wait to try the smash burger and other items next.

I love this place. They have the coolest specials and the hot dogs are perfect. If they have any…read morekind of poutine or egg roll special do yourself a favor. Shakes are thick and very good. The woman who takes the orders is literally the nicest person in the world and is so full of positivity that I always leave in a better mood than when I arrived. This is a small box of a building located directly next to the sidewalk, it's very unique and clean. You can tell the people who work there love what they do. Eat here while you can because places like this don't exist anymore. The prices are also extremely low for what you get. Thank you guys for doing such an outstanding job!

I had dinner at Luccas American Kitchen last night with my wife and two friends, and I felt…read morecompelled to finally write a review because the entire evening was simply spectacular. I ordered the Swordfish Special, which was served with shrimp, risotto, and a light sauce that was a beautiful blend of Provençal and scampi influences. The swordfish was cooked perfectly, and the combination of the fish, shrimp, risotto, and delicate sauce was outstanding. It was flavorful and satisfying while still being a wonderfully light dish. One of our friends had never tried swordfish before and ordered the same dish. Needless to say, they are now officially "hooked!" The Korean Short Rib entrée was also excellent, with just the right amount of spice and tremendous flavor. My wife ordered the Fried Whole Belly Clams, which she absolutely loved. And the experience didn't stop with the food. The bar staff were top-notch--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. Great service can make a good meal memorable, and the team at Luccas certainly did that last night. I have been to Luccas several times and have always had great experiences. Last night, however, was one of those evenings where everything came together--the food, the service, the atmosphere, and the company. Congratulations to the entire Luccas team. It was a fantastic dinner and a truly memorable evening. I highly recommend Luccas American Kitchen and look forward to coming back again soon!

Family has ordered from here twice now. Both times the food was excellent. The boneless wings are…read morethe best we have ever had! Street noodles are amazing and the lobster roll is spot on top! Our new to go spot.

We have enjoyed Chef Bill Brady's creative vegetarian masterpieces for years. Definitely high…read moregourmet cuisine in great environs. Sometimes we call ahead to reserve for a 3 or 4 -course fixed menu which he customizes for us. Even on their normal menu, they have fantastic vegetarian and vegan selections. (One does need to look the other way at the entrance, there's a raw meat refrigerator display case on the left :( ) The dessert platters are incredible!

Oh Bradys's, what has happened to you? So, we went there last night (party of 4) to celebrate my…read moresister's birthday. I want to say our waitress was wonderful and attentive. My review is no reflection on the atmosphere or waitstaff... strictly the food. Our appetizers were pretty good... calamari and escargot... nothing special, but, acceptable. After that.. things went way downhill. Two of us, ordered the veal parm. It was served on a piping hot plate, however, I can assure you, this was not made to order. The veal cutlet was clearly cooked hours before as it was barely lukewarm warm in Temperature and the breading was not one bit, crispy. It was soggy. Not made to order! It was served over a bed of "angel hair." The angel hair was cut up in multiple small pieces... the way you would serve it to a baby experiencing pasta for the first time. I asked our waitress "why is the pasta all cut up like this?" She responded: "I don't know." Not only was it cut up into pieces...(who does that? ) it was also soggy and way overcooked. The meal was a huge disappointment. My other dining companion ordered the fried pork chop which was a special. It wasn't too bad... he reported it was tender... it came with mash and a side of corn that looked like it came straight out of a can of Delmonte. No frills there. It was clearly canned corn. My sister got the cavatappi pasta that came with shrimp ; cannellini beans and a veg mixed in and it was swimming in a sub-par sauce that was lacking in any seasoning. All the entrees lacked basic seasoning. I want to go to a restaurant where my dish is made to order. Hot and crispy cutlets; Al Dente pasta; corn that's not poured out of a tin can and entrees that are served hot! This place has gone way downhill. I was there several years ago my experience was very different. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant and it certainly wasn't worth the $300 dollars (including tip) that we paid. Entrees were 30 + dollars each! What a joke to be charging those prices for the sub-standard food we were served. We will never go back. On a Positive note, my sister was given a lovely birthday dessert plate of sticky toffee pudding and ice cream.