We love Doug's and have been coming for years. It's simple and consistent and comforting. The fish dinners are fresh and tasty. The service is efficient and friendly. The dining area can get busy and crowded but it's a warm and friendly environment read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Fish Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Base my reviews off what you pay: *Place was real busy on a Saturday afternoon. Price - ~$20 (lunch, beer, tip) Food - 3/5 - OK food, let down. Ambiance - 4/5 - cool vibe. Overall - 3/5 - honestly a big let down here unfortunately. Visiting Skan, this was the place I was most hyped to visit. Was hoping to eat the fried clams or oysters but both were not available that day which is fine so went for the Po Boy. Honestly pretty lame. Have had better. Inside was cool, definitely an original vibe in there. Will visit again to try other dishes. Best Dish - Nothing Would Return - Potentially read more

Visited on a quiet Wednesday in Skaneateles, NY. First time visiting this quaint little town. Fantastic place to be in Summer....I imagine it would be in Fall, as well. Doug's is a happenning place, for sure. We read the menu before entering and then I decided to go in. My wife wanted to eat somewhere else, so I ventured in alone. It is a classic New England food stop...for sure. Doug at the register and running the show! I ordered and then waited for the food to go. I got chicken tender plate. I wanted to stay away from seafood since we were far away from the ocean in upstate NY. They were advertising fried clams and scallops and I am sure they were fresh and tasty, I just couldn't get past the distance. The dining room was a busy place with customers eating their orders. I was shown the condiment area for ketchup, tartar and forks/knifes. My order was ready within time and I left to meet up with my wife. We ate in the Gazebo facing the lake....Wow, was it scenic...absolutely gorgeous! Pepsi/Coke: Pepsi Vibe: Relaxed, Easy going Price: Fair Service: Swift Will I return: Yes, if I get back to Skaneateles! 4-star because of the amount of food on my tender plate....I was expecting more...for sure read more

Doug's Fish Fry - My chicken tender plate with ketchup - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Doug's Fish Fry is a no frills restaurant. You line up to order and grab a seat yourself. They have a variety of seafood as well as ice cream. Overall, a good place for a quick bite to eat if you love fresh & fried seafood. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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Very generous helpings of freshly fried food. Friendly service and ambience that is a pleasant throwback to another era. Clearly a place with long history and tradition. read more

We got a lobster roll, fish, fried clams and all were AMAZING. The clams were absolutely the star of the show. Fried clams are a favorite when dining at a good seafood restaurant but these were the best we have ever had! read more

Had an excellent fish fry at aDoug's during a trip to Skaneateles, NY. The ambiance was cozy with a colorful mural that made us feel like we were by the sea. Service was friendly ... you step up to the register to place your order and then they call you when it is ready. Plenty of seating with outdoor tables as well. The fish fries were excellent. Fish was tasty and flakey and the sides were good as well. Loved the Cole slaw... so good . Large portions to satisfy the hungry! I would definitely recommend! read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Their Fish Sandwich comes in fricking pieces??? Fish Cove is a Whole Piece of Fish! Fish Cove charges half the price that Doug's does? NEVER WILL GO THERE AGAIN!! Waste of Time and Money for me! I am DONE going to Doug's Fish Fry! read more

Had heard about this local establishment for years and was excited to give it a try. Nothing fancy here but very quaint and charming seafood restaurant. The bar was set pretty high from all the hype for their fish fry. Unfortunately, it did not meet all the hype for me. Food was greasy and was not a fan of the corn meal based breading. Portion sizes were good. This is a self service style restaurant where you order and pick up at counter and added to the charm. read more

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I lived in Central New York for a long time. I came here when I was a little kid. It was great. All my memories here were awesome. I moved away and I've come back here and there now and again. Today It was great again. onion rings are always made fresh. The fish is always so flaky And not a lot of breading on it . Today I came again because I'm in town and again it's always the same I don't think I ever noticed all the sauces on the side the honey mustard the barbecue sauce, the cocktail sauce, the tartar sauce they're all homemade amazing. The fish was just as flaky as it always been. The coleslaw is even better than I remember. Long story short since I've been a little kid in the 1980s and now in 2025 this place is always been consistent. Five stars for sure. . If I had one complaint next to the fryers, there's a little window cut out, and the Cook had gloves on and kept touching his hat and his face .... I've been a restaurant manager for a long, long time, and that is not a good look. He kept curling the brim of his hat and touching his face. Health violation I was there tonight on Thursday. Talk to him! read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Fish sandwich onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Went here for the first time for an early dinner with family from Florida. We ordered and found a table near the windows. The restroom was decorated with a bunch of photos and fun stuff on the walls, super cute. The service was friendly and quick. The food was fresh and super hot. I got the tender dinner with fries and Mac and cheese and the Mac was fantastic! The tenders and fries were good too. Hubby got the fish sandwich dinner and liked it but said the fish was kind of flavorless.. overall we'll be back and enjoyed it. It was a bit loud in there but it was also quite busy. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Chicken tender dinner - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

We were informed that Doug's was a local favorite, so we popped in for lunch with our fam during our visit to Skaneatles. There were positives and negatives. On the plus side, I can't tell you how much I appreciated that they fried their shrimp without tails. It's a pet peeve of mine to have to remove the tails from shrimp myself at restaurants at which I am paying (usually a non-trivial amount of money) for food to be prepared. I also enjoyed the on-site ice cream (especially the grasshopper pie or whatever mint ice cream my daughter got) and the generally large servings. I was less impressed with the seafood chowder, which seemed thin and a bit watery. Also, the fried fish was a little bland (and could have benefited from a bit more seasoning; e.g., in the breading). read more

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Good old style fried fish sandwiches. Add a milkshake and fries... YUM Nice people and excellent fried food read more

We have been to Doug's so many times, one woman doesn't ask me my name for the order just writes it down. Best fish fry in the area and a beautiful village to take a walk in after dinner. read more

Back a year later for my yearly pilgrimage. Everything was great! Scallops were perfect. Fries were well cooked. Coleslaw perfect as always. Service was quick and kind. A really nice girl was bussing the tables as soon as people left, so the environment was nice and clean. Love Doug's forever!! read more

Grew up eating here and it's good to see the quality and taste is exactly as I remembered. Nothing here is bad, everything is exceptional, including the ice cream! (Get a sundae - for real). Counter service that's always quick, even when it's packed, great fountain choices and some beers as well! The shrimp po boy was a tasty special and loved that sauce! I went with the classic fried fish sandwich. It's a perfect execution, deliciously fried and flaky, and paired perfectly with tartar coleslaw and onions rings. I love looking at all of the old newspaper clippings about Doug's and history of the town keeps you company waiting for food! Absolutely a must go to when you're in the area. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

If you know, you know. I've always loved coming here but had never been to the original location so we decided to try it out. It was a winner! The good. We ordered a lobster bisque and 3 fish sandwiches. The bisque was very good but really more of a gumbo. The fish was perfect...fresh, hot, flaky white meat on a bun. Best fish sandwich in town! The bad. I wish the plates were larger. The fish is so large it hangs of the plate on both sides and potentially on the tray or table (no thanks). I had to lay a few napkins down to prevent that. The ugly. Seriously, this is the best fish sandwich in town and for $10, is probably the best deal too. Go get one! read more

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Okay, it was good, but I have a Peanut Allergy and I was extremely unwell after eating this because everything is fried in Peanut oil. Signs should be much more obvious and it should most definitely be mentioned on the menu. Service was fast. Ambiance was nice. read more

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TL;DR Version: - Amazing Ice Cream - Delicious Fish & Chips - Delightful Customer Service - Overall, a great dining experience! Long Winded Version: Food: 5/5 The ice cream is so good! The only thing better is the serving size - it's extremely generous. The general allure of the restaurant peaked our interests and we dined-in a couple of days later. The fish sandwich was "mwah" - chef kiss. No need to travel to the UK or to Maine, this fish and chip sammy is amazing. The portions are once again generous and you'll definitely be filled. The chowder was solid too. Location: 5/5 Skaneateles is such a quaint, well-to-do town. It sits right on the shores of one of the many finger lakes. Taking in the views and having a relaxing stroll through the town is a must-do if you are anywhere nearby or driving through. Atmosphere / Ambiance: 5/5 Super casual. Like tank top casual. It's fun and welcoming and funny and delightful and down to earth - all rolled up in one. I love the model train working it's way through the restaurant's ceiling. Quality: 5/5 The food is served super fresh and pipping hot. It's delicious, filling and your orders are taken with a smile at the counter. That's a quality experience all around. I recommend this restaurant 1,000%. read more

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Honestly, one of the more memorable casual dining spots of the last decade. Fresh fish, funny fellas working the register & fryer, and beyond reasonable. We hit it at a great time, like 2:30 pm with no real line. Fish sandwich is plentiful, steamed clams at 8 bucks a dozen is a steal & sliced clams ( we know them as strips) we're under 8 bucks for a hefty portion. Lots of dipping sauces, malt put out to help yourself. Folks offered dining suggestions on our stopover in Skaneateles, but there's only one place for me, and it's Doug's Fish Fry. We were last here in 2014, hope it's not another decade before we get to return. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Fish sandwich amazing. !!! - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Always a great spot for lunch or dinner. Great staff, great foods d a fun atmosphere. read more

This place already has a ton of 5 star reviews based on the food all well earned. I had the clams with onion rings both were amazing. The service was quick and efficient. The beer and wine are well priced. Bit to me the highlight is the mural. So much detail and plenty of locals included. Look out for the original owner in the red truck and the current owner wearing a cap by the tree near by. The current manager is by the easel. We en Ifyou don't eat check out the mural it's an excellent work of art read more

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I've been coming up to the Skaneatles area for years and have never gone to Doug's. I knew it was there, but every time we went by there was a line. Now I know why. Just the best fish fry I've ever had! The fish dinner comes with giant pieces of flaky, hot fried fish, so crispy! Their coleslaw is just delicious. Hand cut fries, delicious! Their onion rings, the best! It was a fantastic meal! I had 3 girlfriends from Long Island with me and they loved every bite! And they were really impressed by the giant cup of wine they got when they ordered a large... Lol!. We will be taking visitors there from now on. read more

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If you're a seafood lover like me, this is the place to go! The line can often be out the door to order. You order at the counter and then they call out your name for pickup. There are plenty of tables to sit indoors or outdoors. I went with the classic fish dinner, which includes a large fried fish sandwich, fries or onion rings and cole slaw. I am a Cole slaw snob, but theirs had pretty good flavor. My only complaint is that it was a bit liquidy. Prices are reasonable considering they get all of their fish shipped from New England. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Ordering counter - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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A local legend for a reason, it's hard to stop by the village of Skaneateles without eating at Doug's- you can smell it as soon as you get out of your car! Stopped in at 11:20 on a Sunday. Some patrons but no line. I ordered a fish dinner with a small soda. The fish is fried fresh so it took about 5 minutes to get my food. The fish was hot and perfectly breaded. A crispy golden brown with batter that stayed on the fish- always a plus. The fish itself is a whitefish and was flaky and delicious. The fries are not very good by my estimation. Soggy and not crispy at all. The dinner also came with a comically large portion of coleslaw which was tasty but entirely too much for me. The ambience is very casual and it's neat to see the 50+ newspaper clippings where Doug's was mentioned all over the walls. The total came to $18 and change for a large portion of fish (on a bun but good luck eating it like that), a side a fries, a veritable tub of coleslaw and a small drink. Very fair pricing for the amount of food you get and the high quality of the fish itself. It's not my absolute favorite fish joint in the 315 but it's a legend for a reason. No reinventing the wheel. Just good, simple food. You would be amiss to visit Skaneateles without trying out Doug's at least once. read more

Relaxed environment with quick service with a smile! My friends and I thank you for the delicious dishes! The chowder was perfect! Love your fries! read more

Fish sandwich, seafood chowder and ice tea. The chowder is 4 different kinds of seafood in a creamy base. It is very light and it was full of fish. I did need some seasoning in the chowder, so a bit of pepper made it perfect for me. The fish on the sandwich was perfectly cooked, a thin crispy breading a nice thick filet glistening and very moist inside but completely cooked. The tarter sauce is creamy and full of pickles. read more

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Can't believe I'm saying this after being a 40+ year customer, but our fish sandwiches yesterday were very poor! More coating then fish! You really couldn't even taste the fish. Crunchy? Sad. I could only think it was leftovers from a Friday in lent? Sorry. read more

I have only been to the actual sit-down location one time, but that one time got me hooked. When Doug's fish fry to-go started showing up around Broome county, I was so happy! I've ordered from the to-go truck too many times to count. It's always been excellent. If you've never eaten from Doug's before, you're seriously missing out. read more

Still Terrible. And I will go to my grave wondering how this place gets good reviews. Soggy fried foods and "out of a jar" sides. C'mon people. 5 star reviews for a chicken tender platter on a paper plate. Just look at the pictures of the food. Check out Ashley F's onion rings. That picture says it all. Sorry Ashley, wherever you are. read more

Doug's is such a gem! My husband's family is from the area and is a MUST visit anytime our family returns to visit. Service is always exceptional. Portions are great, prices are reasonable and food comes out quick and so fresh. We got a fish dinner, chicken dinner and a grilled shrimp skewer. The breading is absolute perfection - it holds up without overpowering whatever it's coating. The food alone is a knockout, but the sauces send it over the top! If I could have taken home a cup of the chicken sauce and curry sauce I would have thrown them in my suitcase. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Fish Onion Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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This should be the first stop on your trip to Skaneateles! Amazing and quick service, well worth the wait if there's a line! My favorite coney, onion rings, coleslaw combo ever read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Onions rings, coney, fish dinner - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

guy serving the food had gloves on and kept wiping his nose, then wrapping the food. yak

Good very affordable seafood place. We had the seafood gumbo, lobster roll and grilled shrimp. We didn't care much for the gumbo but the others were fantastic. The lobster roll was huge. We went for a late lunch and easily found seating after ordering at the counter. Food came out fairly quick. We went back for apple fritters and hot apple sundae. Both were amazing. Highly recommend the fritters. The place was a bit loud. read more

Doug's Fish Fry - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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I stopped in to Doug's after a wedding rehearsal and looking for a nostalgic bite. I grew up close by and going to Doug's is a fond memory. Came on Friday, and the line was out the door . Waited about 20 minutes for ordering and food, but well worth the wait. Staff run like a well oil machine and the inside is quite different than when I was a kid in the best way with lots of seating, I took my fish onion dinner, and singular snappy hotdog to go. The fish and onion rings for crisp and fresh fried, and the Hoffman hotdog is a staple for the community and taste. Not only is Doug a main stay in the community, but it is also a great bite to eat . Last shout out to the coleslaw, which was delicious as well. read more

We got their ice cream! Very yummy and cute hole in the wall type thing. Nice to get and walk around since it's right in the central city read more

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They do not disappoint. I've eaten here several times with my family as well as solo lunches and they've always been spot on. Always fresh, always crispy/crunchy, always juicy/never dry and never soggy. I can honestly say that I've been eating at Doug's for almost 4 years now and I've never had a bag experience nor have any member of my family voiced and displeasure. The service is always spot on. Sure they get busy and sometimes the line out the door, but that's a pretty good indicator of their quality and the value. After all, you NEVER see a line of people waiting to eat bad food. Just saying. Over the course of time I've sample all their menu items and I've not found anything that I would not order again. Fish Shrimp Scallops Clam strips Steamed clams Lobster rolls All good!!! My only cautionary tale would be to be aware or tourist season as this is their busiest time and the line gets LONG. Total Friends & Family recommendation. Heck, they are so good, I'd recommend them even if I didn't like you. OH, I forgot their cream and milkshakes...yup also very good! Enjoy.. read more

From the outside it looks like nothing special, very average. But once you step in the smell of fried fish is overpowering, in a good way. I never had fried scallops before but after the first bite I realized I need this in my life. Batter was light and flaky, not too heavy. Scallops were cooked just right and not sitting in oil. Clearly the oil is changed quite often to obtain such a light crispy crust. Worth the 1/2 hour drive and will be doing it again. read more

2x I have had the UNREAL experience of eating this Soup and meal! In fact, the place is SO packed- and the outdoor area is lovely to sit at and eat... we ate in the car IMMEDIATELY! The seafood chowder is amazing to the point that the oyster crackers ruin the flavor. Who says that? This past time we borh got fried scallops. O-M-Goodness huge and perfectly cooked- maybe the best I have had and I wouldn't normally get fried yet these scallops w/ a fantastic sauce on side were not heavy or sticky. Not far from here but a bit too far to just swing by. Luckily we are in that gorgeous area often! read more

This is always a solid, no frills establishment for a tasty fish sandwich and fries. My husband brought me here when we first started dating over a decade ago and it's still the same as it's always been! Nothing fancy but it works :) Service is always quick enough, even with how busy they can get. It's a chill little place to sit down and enjoy a meal. We go months without coming here and then randomly we will make the 25 minute or so drive to grab a tasty fish sangwich. read more