I got the Roast beef sandwich with cheese very tasty bun was toasted perfectly and lobster roll was great but a little over priced for the amount given. read more

Disgusting. Beef is not quality and overcooked and the onion rings had a terrible flavor. This place went downhill read more

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I came here a lot as a kid, and still come here as often as I can as a 22 year old who lives in Florida! My family loves Kelly's Roast Beef. It is seriously such a timeless place. You can't go wrong with whatever you order, being a picky eater, I get the classic turkey club and am always left extremely satisfied. This Kelly's is a great place to get food, especially over the summer, where you can sit at the beach or at the outdoor picnic tables that have an ocean view. I will always recommend Kelly's!! read more

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this is ridiculous kellys you food abd service is getting terrible why so sad i live out of state and always go to kelly's when i visit but this is so so bad 2 nd time spend $100+ and got this nasty food this is not the kellys i grew up with do better !! folk chicken fingers burnt food and four freaking onion rings 20 fries god i am so mad this was my mothefs day dinner disgusting and forgot give me my fish plate !!! had to drive back from lynn tl get out missing food and the clam chowder was water and potatoes !! about the only thing you guys are getting right right now is the tartar sauce and that's ridiculous ship up it close your going down hill fast at 3 pm we are not drunk to eat junk nasty food i am so freaking pissed my grandson who is 12 loves clam chowder ans he said it was nasty abuela taste terrible we are driving back to retrun all these nasty food we want pur money back !! never again saugus is better hopefully they will stay up that way !! read more

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What a tremendous disappointment. We ordered a scallop plate with onion rings. It was so greasy. It was like it was taken from the fryer and put in a plastic to go box. No attempt to shake off the excess or put it on a paper plate to rid off the excess like most seafood restaurants do. The ordering process was uncontrolled chaos as no one taking orders just delivering to the very few lunch customers that were there. Workers just standing around. No prices on the outside where items are shown. Had to google menu. Definitely not the Kelly's I have known and loved for a very long time. Lost its hometown beach feel. read more

Here's to all the late night drunk phone calls that you picked up Here's to all the bad decisions that you didn't judge All the 'love you's and the 'hate you's and secrets that you told me Here's to everyone, but mostly us..:) We stumbled on to Kelly's Roast Beef for Lobster Rolls. Yes, the roast beef is good...But, their lobster rolls are off the charts juicy deliciousness. Packed with the freshest lobster you could dream of..:) Two weeks later, with a week in the Cape, on our way to Logan....we had to return to Kelly's for a Lobster Roll encore..:) We took our sandwiches across the street to eat near the Beach. Take a moment just to take it in 'Cause every high and every low led to this... I'm just so glad you exist..:) Best, Avram DanShay Jr. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Lobster Ahoy Mates!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Kelly's is always great! Even just the grilled cheese is great! The cheeseburger really impressed me and you cannot beat the fried clams! BEST BEST BEST ever!!! I kinda wish Covid hadn't screwed up their business hours, but still love Kelly's! read more

Went to Kelly's Roast Beef May 31,2025. FYI, a private equity firm bought them January 2025. The lobster roll was expensive and not good. Small salty pieces of lobster that didn't taste great. It's seemed like the lobster could had been previous frozen. The clam chowder had too many potatoes and not enough clams. I'm not going back. I wished I read the reviews before I went. read more

My beautiful wife and I were in the Boston area for a long weekend from Texas. I saw a post about Kelly's roast beef sandwiches and had to make a special trip to try for myself. We drove 45 minutes out of the way to give it a shot. Didn't matter that there wasn't indoor seating since there were park benches at the beach. So I ordered a Large Roast Beef "Three Way". Which includes James River BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and a slice of Land O'Lakes White cheese. Didn't take long for them to make it. We sat down and opened up the bag and I was in awe at how great it looked. Then I sunk my teeth into the first bite. That Roast Beef was very fresh and was the biggest factor in the quality and taste. Then they sauce kicked in and WOW! Make sure you have plenty of napkins. When you have a sandwich that is this messy...you know it's gonna be good. Even the bun was nicely toasted and not too thick. We will come back fro sure when we return! read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - the outside of the restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Everytime I come into Boston, I think about coming here because its a local favorite that people tell me about. Everytime I come here, I wonder why I decided to give this place another shot. The place is convenient with ample parking and the interior space has a lot of seating including comfortable bench seating. The bathrooms are clean and excellently maintained. The problem is the food, the food is mediocre at BEST and is actually kind of bad. Not bad in the sense that itll make you sick, its just that you can get significantly better food elsewhere for the same price. I ordered the Surf and Turf with mixed onion rings and fries and also the fried scallops and calms so that I could try as much as possible on the menu. 1. Roast Beef - theyll ask you how you want it and the classic is the roast beef with cheese and bbq sauce. The bread is soft, the roast beef tastes better than other chain roast beef sandwiches however the cheese is never melted and stays hard and the sandwich has no taste. The meat has NO seasoning, not even salt! Somehow even the BBQ sauce on it has no salt. I mean if you're on a heart healthy diet, the no salt maybe for you but its not great. Its a shame because unlike other reviews, I think that this roast beef has good texture but it just has no flavor whatsoever. 2. Lobster Roll - just don't bother. This was the worst lobster roll in Boston for me. This tastes like a lobster roll youd pick up in a supermarket. They give you a fair amount of meat in it but Im not sure its all lobster meat. The meat is also underseasoned and I tasted more celery than anything else because of the lack of seasoning. 3. Fried Scallops - surprisingly large scallops fried in a batter. The batter was not well done and the water in the scallop made the breading fall off the scallop. The scallops were all underseasoned and like the rest of the food was not salted. I will say that the scallops themselves were alright and were big but the breading failed and it had no salt. 4. Fried Clams - the breading used on the clams were different than the scallops and it did not fall off. the breading was thinner and was really bonded to the calms. The clams however were very small and tasted like any frozen clams you might buy. However like all the rest of the fried food, it had no salt and tasted like mild clam and oil. 5. French Fries - well fried, no seasoning, I cannot recommend. 6. Onion Rings - well fried, with batter similar to the ones on the scallops but the batter did not fail and stayed on the onion ring. the onion rings are not chunky pieces of onion and was minced onion made into a ring and then breaded. Similar to the other fried foods, there was no salt and was was not great. Note that there was salt on the side counter on top of the garbage cans however when you do no salt throughout the cooking process, you cannot just add salt at the end without changing the texture and flavor, making the food worse. If you are interested in trying out a Boston classic, maybe just buy the roast beef, and taking a bite and going elsewhere. I cannot recommend a meal here. read more

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I have eaten at Kelly's for decades, in particular, the store on the Revere Beach parkway. Discovered that the surf and turf is a mini roast beef and a mini lobster roll. We received literally nine french fries and two onion rings. The total was $32.53. small portion, big price! Hate to say it but I will never go to Kelly's again. Shame on you for the price. Gouging! read more

Been here many times! Food is delicious and fresh! Staff is usually friendly! Service is a little slow however during the busy months.

I remember the Good Old Days of Kelley's (as recently as last year) when clams were fresh, onion rings were not onion 'strings', and the plate was not supplemented with lots of cheap potato fries. Those days are now gone, along with any fresh taste. I know frozen food, and I believe their clams come out of a frozen can nowadays. Small and dry, that's what you get. Take it or leave it, and I'll leave it. I've been a customer since 1956 as a kid, and won't be going back again. This is what we get when a 'management company' takes control. Did you notice they don't post 'clam plate' on their billboard menu? Did you notice they don't post prices on their billboard menu? Did you notice there are no lines waiting to order or pickup their order, and that on a clear Sunday afternoon? Over $40 for a clam plate and drink, for about $8 worth of food. Bad deal all around. . read more

This is not a sit down restaurant but rather a place where you order at the window and wait for your meal. Nice place to stop for some delicious food while visiting Revere Beach. They of course are famous for their roast beef sandwiches however when I went there I had a craving for seafood so I went with the fried shrimp. The shrimp was very good and it really hit the spot. The service was efficient and I received my order quickly. I would highly recommend trying this place. read more

On a recent biz trip, I sought this place out because of a local recommendation. I was surprised by the tip because I think of Boston for great seafood. but I was told specifically to go here for the cow option of Roast Beef. I see that others are not enamored with the seafood or the prices but I did not partake of anything from the ocean so my review is limited to the Roast Beef Sandwich and their Onion Rings. I spent less than $15 and feel like these items were worth the price of admission. To be fair, this is really a style of fast food in the Boston genre so $15 is probably expensive since you would not pay that at most other fast food places you can think of. But for me, the worth is that what I ate was not comparable to most other fast food places I can think of. The finished product I put down was high-quality and worth the money. Since it has been making this since 1951, they have certainly had plenty of time to get it right. This location is right across the road from Revere Beach. Parking is limited but find a spot and you have the makings of a great view with your meal. It has a beach community, almost boardwalk feel as you walk up to the large, shack-like building. The menu is spread out all over the front of it and there are chaotic postings of additional menu items stuck to the windows and on signs standing on the walkway which got me all nervous while trying to order since I was trying to look in about 7 different directions to make sure I was not missing something good. In the end, I stuck to their classic, large roast beef sandwich and a side of onion rings. I love that they will put anything on your sandwich so you have a lot of options. I took the purist approach with onion and sides of straight, nose-clearing horseradish and BBQ sauce. It was a good call! The beef is on the Med Rare to Med side of doneness and a generous mound of it rests on a soft, kaiser style sesame bun. This was really a classic sandwich made of real roasted beef sliced thin but not shaved and with a great beefy taste and a nice chew. The beef juices soaked into the bun which was a bonus. Kelly's makes places like Arby's razor shaved roast beef sandwiches seem like they are government issued processed meat by-product. If you want a testament to how much I liked Kelly's, I went back and ate 3 of these over 4 days while I was in town if that tells you anything. They were that good! The onion rings were also great. Something about the way they bread them is addictive. The batter is light, crispy and not really particulate like a lot of the cornmeal battered styles I see at most places in the midwest. These were simply sweet onions and a single layer of crunch. I really loved these too but because they were not made from part of the cow, I just can't say that they were better than the sandwich. If in the Boston area, I would definitely recommend a stop at a Kelly's location for one of these sandwiches. I certainly have no regrets. read more

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The food was okay. The prices have up considerably and the portions have been reduced drastically. I have gone here since I was a kid. If they adjust portions sizes to match the prices I would happily come back read more

This review is of Kelly's roast beef in Saugus,MA. The last time I got a sandwich from there was 3-4 years ago and then today. I ordered a small roast beef with American cheese. I asked them to shave the roast beef as it comes as slices now. I ordered the sandwich and a drink for 16.00. The roast beef was half shaved and WELL DONE. Im only eating it because it was so pricey. Im not going back thats for sure! read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Roast beef half shaved and very well done - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Came here during the week for lunch one day before the summer ended. The service was slow to place the order but the wait for the food was not too long. The initial person I ordered from didn't know too much about the menu, but there was an African American older male & female who explained the menu in a little more depth. Please be AWARE if you eat outside that the birds are absolutely ruthless! They will steal your food with no regard whatsoever Calamari 5/10 Great batter & perfectly fried but completely lacked flavor. Clam (they didn't have clam strips) & shrimp combo plate 5/10 Again, good batter and fried but there is no seasoning on any of the food. No amount of salt, pepper tartar sauce, nor hot sauce can save the flavor. It's just very bland. Bacon cheese fries 7/10 These were good but I had to get more cheese as the fries underneath were completely dry. Fries were crispy & fresh Probably will not return unless I bring my own seasoning & someone else is paying. read more

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We have been going to Kelly's for close to 40 yrs. and we have never ever been disappointed. The last three take out visits have been extremely disappointing. In the first, we received cheeseburgers instead of roast beef. Our fault for not checking before we left We tried eating the burgers but they were so thin and tasteless we threw them out. We thought it was an off night. Second take out visit, the Greek salad looked half eaten & chowder and roast beef didn't taste the same. Third and last take out visit, the chowder indeed is a different recipe and the salad is 1/2 the size with a ridiculous price for a lot of lettuce some cucumber and green peppers sprinkled in. I MISS THE ORIGINAL KELLY'S!!! read more

Don't waste your time. Extremely overpriced. Roast beef is dry. Staff is not rude but they surely aren't friendly. They pretty much just don't care. Not like it used to be there. I would not recommend spending your money here. There's many other better places for roast beef on the north shore. Revere beach needs some decent lunch places! read more

Awful since the sale to the new buyer ...... prices have gone up, The Fries !!! Are just AWFUL no other word can describe it ...

Boy has this place gone down hill through the years. Poor quality, over priced and no appreciation of the customer. Basic rb & cheese sandwich and they couldn't get it right. And it took 35 minutes. read more

Honestly the perfect casual beach day lunch spot!! They were busy even at 4 pm but the two-line system for ordering at their window worked out well and allowed adequate social distancing! I had the fried fish platter and was pleasantly surprised that it was a huge portion of fish, onion rings, and fries which was very shareable and take-homeable. I was also able to try the lobster roll--an excellent amount of lobster and flavor for the price! And I also tried the fried scallops which actually might have been my favorite out of the three! I think you can't go wrong with their seafood options and would definitely recommend trying this place if you're looking for a quick lunch that doesn't require sitting down at a restaurant. Watch out for the seagulls if you sit across the street near the beach, they love Kelly's food too!! read more

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Worst scallops I have ever had in my life, changed the batts and they were full of water. This place will ruin seafood for anyone if it's their first experience. I will never buy food here again read more

I wasn't unhappy for a Beach side seafood-burger-sandwich stand. Had a fish platter nice portions two chunky pieces of fried codfish fries and added a side of coleslaw. Selection of some yummy looking sandwiches on the menu board. Not badly prices don't break the bank. if there is no seating on their patio? Try the gazebo's across the street on the beach are nice or just sit on the beach wall and enjoy the view I'd definitely come here again. Definitely will attempt to make another stop here again before I head back to Washington DC. Fir a moment I almost felt I was on a boardwalk in Ocean City MD. To quote Arnold The Terminator. ---- " I'll be back!!" read more

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We ate here many years ago on a Boston trip and we were not going to miss our chance on this trip either! We loved the roast beef sandwich. It's so good! Part of the experience is eating it while sitting across from the ocean. Highly recommend!! read more

So sad you got rid of the great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Plus the prices are ridiculous for a side of the road joint, and my friend was grossed out by the roast beef . read more

I was very excited to visit this place after hearing from local Boston people and it was just average. The roast beef I was expecting to be great. I would probably not go back there again. The wait also was way too long. A lot of people was working there and talking among themselves. Really need better training there. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Kelly restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Takeout window at Revere Beach, fish sandwich, 2 slices of a good tomato and lettuce. Ordered without the bun. Brought my own fresh side salad and iced tea. Delish. This is takeout only, a pavilion across the street w seat dome tables directly across the street. read more

Kelly's was the last stop on my way out of Boston, so naturally I had to order one of the lobster rolls! For a place renowned for its beef, they knocked the lobster roll out of the park! It honestly had better flavor and more lobster than any other roll I had while visiting Boston - not to mention, it makes a great airport snack. Haha. My only complaint would be the bread as it was pretty dry and reminded me of a hot dog bun. As anticipated, the roast beef was absolutely incredible. Pro-tip: ask for the horseradish sauce to add on top! read more

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I haven't been to Kellys in Saugus for 6 months and it wasn't that good then. I figured I would try it again can't believe it got worst ,beef was raw ,Roll was burnt and soggy Won't ever go back again New owners have a lot of work to do read more

Went to Kelly's picked up a surf and turf paid for an extra roast beef. Didn't ask got refunded didn't get fries and onion rings. Service has really gone down.. prices to high for what you pay for. read more

now they've ruined the cole slaw by filling it with onions. Cole slaw shouldn't have onions! Put everything back the way it was to get your customers to return. read more

I been coming to this specific place for almost 15 years. Lately food sizes and shrimp quality had me turn away from keep coming back. on a shrimp plate you usually get is 6 pieces of big size shrimp fries and small portion of onion rings. Now you get 6 super small shrimps and a super small size of fries. And price is higher. read more

Save your money Forget this place food has gone downhill. We would eat here all the time but times change and so has this gem. Food order wrong wife roast beef had wrong items had remake my food got cold waiting for her redo. Not worth My hard earned money or time..Beach is still good but not subprime beef I wouldn't give a hungry dog. Told manager didn't care.I don't either so.Keep your scrappy Food .Be warned.Sucks Bad Food and Service wish McDonalds was next door there food stays same read more

Life time Kelly's customer. The new regime must have begun. Tuna roll, no chips, no pickle, no container. Just a wet soggy mess rolled in tinfoil wrap. Wow! The times they are a changing. read more

Never bother with reviews, but this was one of my favorite places until new ownership. Got a tuna roll and it came rolled up squashed in aluminum foil. They used to put it in a plastic container with chips and a pickle. You've ruined an iconic company and a staple on revere beach. Greed sinks all these big franchises and that looks like the direction this is going! read more

Asked for a "beef three-way" which would be sauce, mayo, and cheese. As I always ask them to please make sure it is shaved and I mean really shaved as thin as possible. It CAN be done as I worked in deli's for years and the slicers can cut as thin or thick as you want the meat. Well when I got home, it was NOT sliced thin. It was on the thick side and it was rare. I have never had a Kelly's roast beef that was undercooked like that.... never. The last two times, the cheese is always cold and sitting on top of the meat. As for the James River bar-be-que sauce the past two times, they were cheap with only a tiny bit on top. Horrible. "Say what" !!!! The sandwich was gross. Thankfully my next door neighbor had a dog because about 90% of the meat went to him. NEVER AGAIN. Kelly's was always known for great roast beef sandwiches. Not any more. The past few years I noticed all the Kelly's food has gone downhill. Not sure if they sold Kelly's to some outside firm that couldn't care less about consistency but within ten years, this place will be a thing of the past. I no longer see filled parking lots when I show up to the places in Saugus and Danvers and no long lines on Revere Beach. What was once a famous place will only become a memory. YUCK. read more

Food was mediocre but service was excellent. Ambiance good, we sat outside of the facility near the highway read more

A private equity firm recently purchased Kelly's and has ruined it. They used to sell a large fries for $10 that was giant. Now they sell a small bag for the same price. Same for the onion rings. All portions are smaller. Same money for less- classic private equity thinking. I've been going for decades, won't be back! read more