So if your cute cats are all Smellies And they lay around getting big Bellies There's good news at last So get to Revere fast For a yum Roast Beef sandwich from Kelly's! Legendary, open until the middle of the night, tasty, and a godsend if you want something good in the middle of the night on the North Shore of Beantown. Pretty good Roast Beef, although not the best I've ever had (looking at you Roast Beast of Allston). Kelly's is still yum tho, has good service and a cute girl who rustled up my sandwich. The line can be long so when it's cold just be warned that you'll be standing out for a while. If you wait in your car, they'll call out to you which is nice. The roast beef was very expensive at $10. I wish that it was a few dollars cheaper. Also the meat was cold but it was tasty and I did eat a good portion of it. They're not overly generous with the sauces so you might want to ask for some extra. But what more do you want from the place that is open until the small hours in a sleepy beach suburb of Boston. Now bear in mind, I'd have given them a 4 star if not for the fact that they are open so late, and it's literally the best thing you can get late in the North Shore, and one of the best in the whole region. So come and try it. It won't Kellyou. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - She's like you are not getting this bag off of me. I'm like I don't argue with cute people. - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Took a ride out to Revere Beach because my dad was craving clams. We figured Kelly's would be ideal since it is right off the water. I don't eat too much seafood, but figured I could not go wrong with a fish sandwich. Kelly's is apparently a historical takeout spot on Revere Beach, and I am sure it is the go-to spot for the beach goers. Cannot say I was overly impressed with the fish sandwich. The fish was falling apart and it was pretty clear that it was not seasoned. Tried to drown it in some tartar sauce, but it did not help much. The fries were nothing to write home about either. I'm all about some seasoning! Oh yeah, and my dad was quite disappointed by his clam plate.....so much for that hour ride. Definitely won't be rushing back. read more

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Came in and asked for a meal wasn't familiar with the wine section just standing there, waiting gentleman and drop going in front and get it taken care of for me most likely because he knew what to do but then young lady took care of me. I ended up just getting chocolate is cream cookie the kids kind of tired and overworked, but still smiling communicating with each other overall very good ice cream sandwich, and they hooked me up with the other one because one looked a bit small, but they both tasted very good thank you to the young lady read more

Outstanding roast beef sandwiches! It's a religious experience Roast beef cooked in house for hours and then thinly sliced to order. Served on a buttery toasted sesame roll. They also make their own bbq sauce for the sandwich, it's nice and spicy and the perfect accompaniment. read more

I've lived Kelly's forever. From Revere to Medford and now to Dedham. But tonight I asked for double rings like always, said it twice and got french fries and onion rings. Not happy. read more

As much as I love Kelly's Roast Beef sandwiches I had to try their clam chowder because I love soups and chowdas.. The chowda highly disappointed me I would never recommend Kelly's clam chowder it tasted like clammy milk with clams and just potatoes. Not a single seasoning was found I don't think Salt and Pepper would have saved it anyways. Highly disappointed especially seeing how delicious the roast beef sandwich and barbecue sauce they make is. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Famous roast beef sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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We walked from a fancier establishment where you chose what type of water you wanted to this very unassuming place with no regrets. Greasy? Yes. Cheesy? Yes. It doesn't try to be anything more so keep expectations in check and you'll enjoy a great meal. Fair price. Tasty food. I'd get the cheesy fries again for sure. Not a lot of seating and a seagull stalked us the entire meal but both things we can handle. This place is also very popular and had lots of business in the short time we watched. Forgot to take photos! Ugh. read more

Clam chowder that is mostly potatoes, surly staff, everything in plastic. East to put soup in cardboard container, but no.

Mids. Nothing to brag about. A typical sandwich. I wish there was more to be said but it's literally the same level as Arby's. I think it's worth trying if you're already here but don't go out of your way read more

$2.73 for a bottle of water, fucking joke. PAID With a $5 and only got a dollar back. Don't eat here

Always a must when I go to Boston I always order a lobster roll and clam chowder. My friend ordered the surf and turf. She loved the roast beef sandwich as well. Right across from the beach. Guard your food from seagulls- I did see one steal a whole lobster roll. read more

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I don't understand the hype with this place. I tried it because they're near my sister in laws house so figured I'd grab it for lunch. For a place that has roastbeef in their name I would say it mediocre at best. I've had far better roastbeef at other places. That being said there other food is pretty good like the fish sandwich or fish n chips. read more

Kelly's has the best lobster roll in The Boston area. We've been to the Revere beach location several times. On busy days the order process can be a bit confusing which includes walking up to a window, placing your order, then picking it up when order is done. Sounds simple, but when dozens of other customers are doing the same thing, you hope your order is done right. No restaurant seating other than benches and a few tables in addition to public seating across the street near Revere beach. All food is served on disposable plates which is fine. The lobster is lightly seasoned and tossed in mayo with finely sliced celery. Served on a toasted and buttered hotdog bun along with a bag of chips and pickle. Compared to other lobster rolls I've had within a 100 mile radius, Kelly's is the best. Other rolls are fried scallops, fried clams as roast beef sandwiches. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Roll is loaded with chunks of lobster - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

2 words..lobster roll! Their lobster rolls are the best I've ever had. The lobster is very delicious and fresh. The only problem is my lobster roll had a piece of lobster shell in it. I ordered the surf and turf (a lobster roll + a roast beef sandwich) and I definitely recommend that for anyone coming here for the first time and wanting to get both of what they're known for. It's cheaper than getting the lobster roll on its own and it also comes with fries and onion rings. I also ordered a cup of clam chowder and my only complaint is that is was much more like a soup than a chowder. The consistency was just far to liquidy. With that said..it was still very tastey. The flavors were great and the clams were the freshest I've ever had in a clam chowder. If they can make it more like a chowder than a soup, it would be a 10/10. The fries were very underwhelming. All in all I would absolutely come back again for a lobster roll and to give the chowder another try. read more

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Not sure what happened but lately the beefs have been on point. Hopefully they keep it up. It's nice to see the OG Kelly's back again

Very good for takeout - affordable items to choose from - seafood is pricey but my shrimp plate was delicious - great view and location read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Shrimp plate - $16 with a drink - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Very overpriced. Small plates for $25. Manager very unhelpful and rude. Will never return. Talk about a good place going really bad. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Scallop and clam combo $25.00 - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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We did take out and it was good! Big portions! Lots of lobster on the lobster roll, fried shrimp were amazing and clam chowder was one of the best. read more

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

Just go to the Revere location. Ask for onion rings and you'll be appalled at the price and seven or eight onion rings included in your meal. The French fries have to be hot otherwise walk right to the trash bin. It's unfortunate how each location just disappoints you. read more

I frequent the original location at Revere Beach "America's First Public Beach" This location continues to be my favorite. The lobster roll, onion rings and of course the Roast Beef are exceptional. I also like the morning coffee and breakfast sandwiches while watching the morning sunrise read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Morning Sunrise across from Kelly's Roast Beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

If you live anywhere near Medford, Saugus, or Revere (not sure if there are other locations)- Kelly's is the place to be for good seafood, burgers, and roast beef of course! I have not been in the Medford location, but Saugus features fish tanks next to seating inside while the Revere location is on the beachfront and is perfect if you're there for a beach day! Diving a bit more into the food- Kelly's gives an array of different options on their menu, most of which are classics like your burger and fries, chicken finger basket, clams, and more. My favorite choice is usually the chicken fingers basket as there is an ample amount to fill you up to make one meal so there are no leftovers. Maybe I'm crazy, but chicken fingers from places that serve seafood have a certain unique taste to them that you honestly can't beat- Kelly's especially. This is a thing right? Regardless, Kelly's is always my top choice if I'm in the area or passing by- it cannot be beat. Wait times may be semi-long at times either because it is busy or takes time to make the food, but if you can be patient and hold out knowing that something good will come of it, you will be in for a wonderful surprise. read more

My first time here... I ordered the roast beef sandwich because it's a MUST TRY. I've never been the biggest roast beef fan but I did it just to try it. I guess I was hoping Kelly's would change my mind- it did NOT. But I will go back to try the seafood plates. I'm more of a seafood guy so I'm sure I'll get something better next time. It's a cute place- nostalgic if you're a Bostonian. Service is quick. The Revere Beach location only has outdoor seating. read more

Kelley's his truly historic and an iconic restaurant, originally opened by Frank McCarthy & Ray Carey Jr. and famously known for their awesome food by the beach!!! I was a regular customer here beginning in 1979 and since I moved away from the city I've been stopping here every time I am anywhere close to Boston, and in all these forty years I have never been disappointed! Located on the busy two lane road running along the beach this is a walk up place with 8 windows for ordering and pickup. Across the street and there's covered pavilions with lots of comfy picnic tables and benches (some of which are handicapped accessible) and you are right on the beaches edge with a great view. (planes also glide pretty low over the water here because the end of one of Logan's runways is at waters edge, which is a little scary looking out your window on the plane and seeing the water a heartbeat before touchdown) Kelly's also has a few tables outside by pickup but they go quickly. I always eat by the beach and talk to the seagulls :-) The only negative, in my opinion, was the bathroom problem. In the old days there was no rest rooms anywhere in the area. You seriously had to plan ahead or it got ugly quick. However they have strategically placed port-a-potties all along Revere Beach and while not ideal it sure beats the alternatives. Let's talk food, everyone raves about the roast beef, which they're famous for and it's a heaping and tasty sandwich, but my favorite is their fish & chips. This perfectly seasoned and golden brown cod absolutely melts in your mouth. It's always uber fresh and comes with fries & onion rings and a very tasty homemade tartar sauce, I love it! My wife's favorite fried clams also is prepared and served the same way and you can depend on locally sourced, fresh, sweet and delicious clams every time. The lobster rolls are perfect, period and I have known to share one occasionally loke an app. There's other food here but I cannot give a first hand account of it because the roast beef & seafood is my consistent orders and I'm always in the mood for it. Like right now I am seriously craving some Kelly's but I am going to have to wait until June on my next trip back. Bottom line, excellent selection if hot and fresh, made to orfer, food. The staff is very friendly and service is fast so what's not to love?! read more

BAD. Fish plate with fries and onion rings all over cooked, dry and tasteless. Too bad they have failed their name and location. Better food at the food trucks down the street. Will not be going back. Server at window could not care less, a lot of blank stares from rest of workers. read more

Well I got a lobster roll today first they lowered the price but it's not stuffed with lobster like it used to be and the worse part my roll was overly toasted could taste burnt bread I was very disappointed read more

Love their food always but I was excited to lean they offer a "surf n' Turf" with the two very items I always have trouble deciding between...roast beef and lobster roll! read more

I found hair in my food so that was amazing never again. It was a long back hair of a girls i would recommend not eating here. NOT CLEAN

For those that don't know Kelly's also serves breakfast. Call ahead they will have it ready for you. They make a great ham egg and cheese on Italian bread. Iced coffee is small but nice flavor. read more

Was finally able experience this staple on Revere beach! Came here during lunch with some coworkers. There was a bit of a line when we arrived but it moved quickly. Grab a table under the pavilion while the weather is still nice. The buffalo chicken wrap was good, but I wish the chicken was crispier. I was disappointed in the french fries. They came out cold and had no seasoning on them. However, reasonable prices for what you are getting. The staff was willing to make substitutions on orders which was convenient! Kelly's is a decent option if you're spending the day on the beach. read more

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If there is one thing I know about Boston (besides Creme Pie) is that this is the place to try lobster roll for the first time. And if it's your first or your 20th time having one, be sure you go to Kelly's. I know the "Roast Beef" might throw you off, but trust me here. I came here for the lobster and ended up with a bowl a clam chowder beside it and a sampling of fresh crab meat (I had to ask for that). This lobster roll contains TWO full lobsters worth of meat. So if the price seems a little higher than your typical "sandwich", know there is a very good reason why. When that full plate comes out and those flavors hit your palette, you will wish you had the appetite to order another. The calm chowder (seldom cooked and flavored correctly by most, in my opinion) was perfection in a bowl. And that crab meat, good lard. I need to book a plane ticket now. If you are anywhere near it, go now and have a roll for me. *Insider's Tip -This is by a public beach so if the wether allows for a walk or time in the water, don't bother with packing a meal. Just cross the street and place your order. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - An amazing lobster roll demands a walk on the beach...just across the street. - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

While walking on revere beach we stopped by to get lunch. The ordering process was wonderful and the person taking our order was extremely helpful and super nice. The Coca-Cola machine is an awesome option and I love being able to get the drink I specialize. We ordered the bbq pulled beef sandwich, the roast beef sandwich and cheese fries. The cheese fries were yummy and basic. The bbq sandwich was overfilled and a large portion. The cornbread was absolutely amazing and my favorite item. Everything was super full of taste and came out quickly. We were able to enjoy our meal on the beach and will come back soon! read more

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The best in the area! I was up visiting family and tried the Clam Box and Woodman's. The Clam Box is much more expensive and wait time just to order was 45 minutes, then 15 minutes more for our order. Woodman's had a similar wait time and extremly expensive. Kelly's by far had the best tasting, nice sized fried clams for the price. We took our order across the street to the covered pavillion on the beach and enjoyed the most delicious fried clams. The haddock was amazingly fresh and fried just right too. Next time I will have to try their famous roast beef sandwich. The customer service was excellent. The staff take orders quickly while being friendly and helpful. They had four people taking orders and customers were being served without a long wait. Their system works really well. read more

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Kellys was horrible! Last Saturday I spent 45 on a lobster roll and fish and scallop plate. The food literally looked like came out of a bag and it was frozen especially the fish. Really tarnished my 30 plus years of coming to this establishment. read more

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

Have gotten plenty of other items since this review and found my go-to options. Have moved from the area and will miss this place for slightly elevated fast food. read more

I went to Kelly's in Revere beach for the first time in the early 80's. The food was fantastic and the whole experience of bringing your food across the street and sitting at the benches while seagulls are flying around you looking to get a piece of your meal is priceless. Over the years I went there every chance I got. So fast forward to today. I moved to the West Coast around 2004. I visit my brother and his family in Boston area regularly. Last year just before the pandemic hit us, I visited again and brought my son along to see the East coast and my town, Boston for the first time. I was raving about Kelly's and I told him we had to visit the place. I always ordered their seafood platters and never even paid attention to the fact that they are also known for their roast beef. I ordered my usual mixed seafood platter and my son ordered a lobster roll and a roast beef sandwich. I had him try different things from my plate and I tried a little bit of the roast beef sandwich from his plate and I thought it was great. Our visit was in Jaunary so it was cold. We sat in the car and had our meal. It brought back so many good memories from my past visits. The food was the same. The shop layout had changed a little bit. It used to be open from outside and you walked up to a counter in the open. The food was the same. The only thing that had changed was the prices. They were quite a bit more than what I remember. But I cannot blame them for that as everything has gotten expensive. I did not expect to pay prices I paid back in the 80's and 90's. I will visit Kelly's every time I get a chance. As I told my son, this should be a Boston tradition the same way visiting Sam's LaGrassa's is in downtown Boston. read more

I grew up eating at Kelly's on Revere Beach and have loved their food for 50 plus years. I just hosted a friend from Baltimore and my husband and I were expounding about the best lobster roll ever. We stopped at the Danvers location, spent over $90 for three rolls and I have to say we were sorely disappointed. The roll consisted mainly of mashed bits of small pieces of lobster and far more mayonnaise than I had ever seen at Kelly's. I don't mind paying for what used to be the best roll, but this was a travesty. Don't bother franchising if this is the product you will be putting forth. You will fail epically like the Hilltop Steakhouse did when they sold out and expanded. read more

The absolute best value for a lobster roll, hands down. I can't say anything else about the place is special but the lobster rolls are amazing. The toasted buns, large chunks of lobster, and nice sauce (creamy/buttery) isn't too heavy at all and you really get the sweet lobster flavor. Check out the pictures! Also the surf and turf special is great to get some roast beef in there too read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Lobster roll with onion rings and fries - so good! - Sandwiches Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Really I have to say the photos don't really do this place justice. We had the fish and chips/ rings, The fish had a nice crust on it and the pieces were very large. They had the mall vinegar Tabasco and tartar sauce available. We also ordered a prime rib sandwich and the prime rib was very tender and seemed to be fresh, The sandwich came with onions pickles and mayonnaise we added barbecue sauce. And sitting outside was great. The one thing that this restaurant does lack is at least a sink hooked to the outside of the building so customers could wash their hands after they come off the beach or whatever they're doing I understand not wanting to take care of a toilet but a sink would be simple to put outside. read more

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I haven't been here in years so things may have changes, but it doesn't seem like it. I moved to Boston in 1991 from NYC where I don't remember there being a phenomenon of roast beef shops. When I got here, all I kept hearing about was you gotta go to Kelly's. It's amazing. Can't go wrong. .... It took me a few years but I finally got there and of course, had to get the roast beef sandwich. All I remember thinking is if locals think this is the best roast beef sandwich they ever had, then the locals and I were never going to agree on anything food wise. I would have given in 2 stars but based on location and their fried shrimp, they get an extra star. read more

Will definitely come back again. Fried clams and scallops were excellent, wish there were more tartar sauce. Lobster roll was average, found a small piece of shell in the lobster meat. Cashier is friendly, I only wait 5 mins for my food. read more

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