Let's talk about THIS lobster roll ‍ Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale did NOT come to play. That buttered lobster roll is fresh, loaded, and worth the market price--every bite hits. I've had a lot in CT... this one is top tier. So good I finished it and said "yeah, I need another one to go" Friendly staff Indoor/outdoor seating Open year-round Now don't leave without dessert. The ice cream is a MUST Oreo sundae for me, Reese's sundae for the kids... no regrets. Summer = ice cream shack outside Off-season = still inside This place is the whole experience. read more

See all

We've had mixed experiences with the ice cream at Lenny & Joe's. The first time we got a Reese's concrete mixer, and it was excellent and loaded with mix-ins and definitely worth the price. The second time we ordered a large cup of soft serve with reese's and were really disappointed. It cost about the same as the concrete mixer, but the serving size was at least half as much, which didn't feel like a good value. On top of that, the service at the ice cream counter wasn't great that second time. Hoping it was just an off day because our first experience was so much better. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - large soft serve with reese's - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Had a crave for some fried fish the other day and this is nearby. I couldn't be more disappointed!! We had a piece of fish that they cut up into pieces and it looked like we got fish sticks from the grocery store. We also got an order of fried clams that tasted disgusting. Within 10 minutes of ingesting I felt sick. Never again!! I think they use bad oils there! AND they charged $18 for each of those horrible dinners!! read more

Have been going here For many many years. One of my favorites. 4 or 5 times a month! About 2 weeks ago I ordered fish sandwich and kids fried clams. Worst I have ever had anywhere. Fish seemed to be fried in heavy old oil. Class were so tough could not eat them very small amount and mostly chips of fried batter. Like the bottom of the clam bag Anyone that filled that plate would have seen how bad it was and should never had let it go. I am very sure the owner would not he is proud of the great food they usually serve. With things being so expensive quality more important. Really hated to post this but I felt I had to and sorry but I have no desire to go back for awhile. read more

This usually is five stars all day long. First, let me say that the service was impeccable. Every one of the staff is so nice I sat out in the porch area, and placed my order for Rhode Island clam chowder, along with a meal which consisted of deep fried shrimp and sea scallops with french fries and coleslaw I also ordered the house brand of Sprite to drink. Almost immediately came the Rhode Island clam chowder, along with the soda. This Rhode Island clam chowder is on point and some of the best in the area. Barely 3 minutes went by, and I was just getting started with the chowder after letting it cool for a bit, and the meal arrived. Just poor timing. So there I was splitting time between eating the chowder and the meal The french fries were good, but not seasoned. The coleslaw was as normal as normal coleslaw could be. The sea scallops and shrimp were deep-fried in a very light batter. But the oil they were deep fried and seemed either burnt or too high of a temperature because they just didn't taste right. They were also lacking seasoning. So looking around on the picnic table, I was sitting at, there were napkins, but no salt or pepper. I looked around at the other tables, no salt or pepper. WTF this is a restaurant! Anyways, the meal the chowder and the soda came to $38 and change, I left a $10 tip. I hope you aren't slipping Lenny and Joe's, and this was just an anomaly. read more

See all

Went for lunch with a group of friends. I got the scallop roll. With Cole slaw. French fries were extra. The scallops were delicious. Service was quick. Menu was large. No alcohol at this establishment. They also have ice cream here. Was a fun time. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Scallop roll with coleslaw and fries. - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

If you are looking for that classic shoreline seafood fun and friendly place this is it! I was skeptical before we went but our fish and fries dinner was great! Great fish, perfect fries not greasy, nicely done and onion rings were all great! The tarter sauce was just right and the coleslaw was awesome We will definitely go back! One more point the service was friendly and attentive read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Fish, fries, onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

I have been to Lenny & Joe's a few times and have always enjoyed my experience. Most of their entrees are fried, but they do have a few broiled entrees, but their fried fish is delicious. I had the fried calamari and scallop combo with fries and cole slaw. The fish was lightly battered and cooked perfectly. I am picky about cole slaw but theirs passes the test, with a nice tangy flavor. The meal was reasonably priced for what you received. Their customer service is outstanding. I arrived ahead of my party but they gave me a table (I was prepared to wait for all of my party to arrive). We were very well attended to and they gave my nephew ice cream as we were there celebrating his birthday. I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Clam strip dinner - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

The food wasn't overly greasy which is a plus for apps such as the ones we purchased. Unfortunately, the flavor just wasn't there for us. The hot dog bread wasn't fully toasted which made it sog up. I don't know if the shoestring onion rings are usually more bland but these didn't have much flavor. It could be a preference. read more

A nice experience overall. We chose to stop after a beach day for a quick lunch. Our clam strip rolls with fries and coleslaw were delicious. They definitely had a really good special that day for $16.99 .The service was nice. I just wish the hostess would tell us The other room was also available as well as the outdoor. We thought that they were not open. Therefore, we stayed in a first room which is not the most updated one. We ended up going outside for ice cream and that's where we had a really good time. We remembered coming here with our kids when they were little and using the carousel. It's a really nice place and I will definitely return. read more

See all

Loved the location, close to the beach. Fun casual restaurant after a day on the sand. Customer service was very friendly. We arrived 30 minutes before closing and the staff made us feel very welcome. We both ordered the Sautéed seafood plate which included lobster, scallops, and shrimp. We asked for double veggies instead of rice, they were happy to make the substitution. We really enjoyed it and would definitely order again. Next time we would try the fried zucchini sticks as opposed to the calamari. We left with Lenny and Joe t-shirts! Such fun! read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Calamari appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

The cod was fresh and deliciously prepared. It was accompanied by a brown rice pilaf and a nice selection of mixed vegetables which unfortunately were a bit charred. My friend ordered a fried platter of scallops and clam strips. Perhaps it is the oil they are using, but she believed the breading and oil overpowered the taste of the scallops and clam strips which didn't seem as fresh as they used to taste. Lenny and Joe's Fishtale in Madison has definitely evolved over the years. They seemed to be shortstaffed and the food was served on paper plates. The service and ambience was pleasant but nothing like it used to be. I am sure it's a sign of the times and yet we were thankful that they are still in business. Hopefully, in time, they will return to their days of glory. read more

See all

I hadn't been here since I was a kid. My grandma lived in Madison and we would come here all the time. My sister & I did not like fish and still don't but we loved the fried chicken sandwich & birch beer. Had it today and it was just as good as I remember. A great step back in time to wonderful memories. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

Food and service was excellent. Thank you Jim for the treat of ice cream. My son, John and I enjoyed your place everything about the Fish Tale in Madison. read more

If you're looking for good seafood, drive on. We were headed down the road to a different seafood restaurant after taking a walk at the beach but we passed this place and turned around to try it. We like to try new places but we sort of wish we hadn't. The restaurant is half seafood market and half restaurant. While it is very informal they did have a sectioned off side area with a separate door for entry if you have a large party. Wood booths for seating and tile floors. When we came their co2 machine was broken so we couldn't get anything carbonated so we asked for iced tea instead but they only had unsweetened. Why any restaurant does that is beyond me. We ordered clam chowder, a scallop roll, a lobster roll and onion rings. I wish I had taken a picture of the chowder. It was nothing more than brother with 1 clam and some diced potato's. And I'm not exaggerating one bit. The scallop roll was good but dry. It was just fried scallops on bread. No tomato, no cabbage slaw, no nothing. The lobster roll was very good but it was the same sort of texture- dry. The onion rings were mediocre. They were hand made but unless you know how to make a good batter it's even worse. And the batter too was bland. I hate to sound like such a negative person with this review but it's just honestly what we experienced. read more

I've been to Lenny and Joe's in Madison twice this summer. So this review is a composite of both reviews. Actual rating: 4.5. First visit: The food could not have been better. My fried scallops were perfectly cooked and not greasy at all. The fries were also perfection and (yay!) unsalted. Attention All Restaurants in the Universe: Please serve your fries unsalted and let your patrons salt to taste. Cole slaw was tasty. Also, the ambiance of outdoor picnic tables out back was just perfect. BTW, attached photo is from this visit. Second visit: Same meal. Slightly disappointing, as the scallops were slightly greasy. Also, I noticed that a lot of the scallops this time were whole scallops cut in half. So a lot of the flavor was lost. Please don't do this. Also, the fries were slightly greasy, requiring napkins to blot off. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Fried Scallop dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Food and ambience is worth a 5 star. Eating outside is where it's at. Place your order at the little shacks by the menu on the wall. Pickup inside when they call your name. Drink refills cost $. Midafternoon wasn't as busy as it looks like it can get. Enjoy! We sure did. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Lobster roll with onion ring upgrade. Onion rings are the bomb!! - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

Stopped here for lunch after spending the morning at the beach. It was a good stop to bring my family from out of state! They enjoyed the experience and food here. We sat outside so we ordered at the booth and then went inside to grab our food. We got the fried calamari, salmon dinner & chicken teriyaki dinner. Everything was good and everyone was happy with a full tummy! read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Fries calamari dinner - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Solid seafood restaurant very close to Hamonasett Beach. Plenty of seating indoors or outdoors. Ice cream. Activities for children. A real family friendly spot. Average and decent for seafood these days. Nothing about my lobster roll meal wowed me but it was decent and fresh. I think it was the special for $26 on my visit. A ok spot. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Came here after a few months, and found it more disappointing than in the past. As someone who has loved this place since I was a child, I was left disappointed by the dinner. The food here has gone downhill for sure. I got the scrod dinner for $20, and expected more. The batter was bland and tasteless, and the fish was flaky and bitter; overall just tasted flavorless without any sauce. The sauce they do give you is in these very small cups (~1 tablespoon of ketchup and tartar sauce), and had to ask for more. Party member got a scrod sandwhich and got a small sandwich smaller than their hand with no sides. Need to improve their food for sure. The service was nice, very friendly and helpful. They were very good at getting food and checking in on my party. Great locals, amazing staff and good conversations. The ambiance was always very nice. Very nice atmosphere and reminds you of a true fish restaurant on the water. Doesn't get better. Other than the food, this place is a great stop. However, due to the quality of the food, I'll be lessening my trips here. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Scrod Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

Was on my way to a job that didn't start for several hours so I was looking for a place to stop for lunch. Having heard about this place I figured I would give it a try. The place was fairly empty upon arrival but I received the warmest welcome from the staff. The place itself didn't actually impress me. Pretty plain inside nothing spectacular but very clean. I looked over the menu and saw several things that looked very good but I didn't want to over indulge so I was excited when I saw the steamer clams because not a lot of places serve them. While waiting they give you delicious bread and butter. Steamers arrived in nice net bag with fresh broth and hot butter. They were very clean. Only one or two with some sandy feel to them. I would say my experience between the food and the warm waitstaff was a very pleasant one. read more

See all

ordered the whole belly clams only. there were only 5 clams, 3 were big. $26.99. what a joke. I ordered a side order of calamari., no flavor and chewy. I went to this place two years ago and it wasn't that great and now it's even worse, never going back. read more

I love fresh seafood l, and when I want some this is where I go. The great service coupled with a wonderful sea side ambiance, complete the great experience read more

There isn't much I can add to the words of praise already said about this CT seafood landmark. We stopped in during early April, they must've just opened for the season, and as usual the restaurant operated like a well oiled machine that it is. Although they were already starting to get busy at 11:30am, ordering was quick. Wait time for our food was short! The seafood was fresh, the chicken was moist and cooked perfectly. We were very happy and always love the festive outdoor seating. My only complaint, which I'm sure was an oversight that's already been corrected, is there were no hand sanitizers near the condiment pumps. Yes most of us carry our own these days, but I left mine in the car and was uneasy after filling my ketchup cups (and actually came down with a terrible cold the next day... coincidence? I don't blame them! I am at fault for throwing caution to the wind.). We really enjoyed our lunch at Lenny's and will definitely be back. I tend to visit Lenny's at least once or twice a year and have never been unhappy. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Seafood chowder is a must. Traditional New England style, not too thick. Very flavorful with chunks of clam and potatoes. Yum!

Stopped by with a friend for dinner after an afternoon of shopping at the outlets and the seafood did not disappoint! We ordered the fried shrimp, lobster roll, and Rhode Island clam chowder. I really enjoyed the chowder - it's thinner than the classic New England style chowder, which I actually preferred. The fried shrimp were excellent - they were so big and perfectly fried, not overcooked at all. The lobster roll tasted great but I thought the bread to lobster ratio was a little off - too much bread for my taste. We both really liked the coleslaw too - crisp, tangy, and refreshing! The workers were very nice and knowledgeable about the menu - our waitress was the one who recommended the shrimp and I'm glad we went with it! The service was attentive and efficient. Overall vibe was beachy, no frills and very family friendly. Overall a great place for seafood. Would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area! read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

I've been here several times over the years. They are definitely consistent in their efficiency, friendly service, and quality of food. I usually get the sauteed shrimp or scallop meals, which are delicious. I've tried the fries too, which are very tasty. They're always fast and efficient, even if they have a lot of customers, like they did today. Yelp is asking me about ambiance and of course, it's wonderful. You can sit inside or outside, where there's a carousel. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Sautéed Scallop meal - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Servers here are great and very friendly. The food quality is only ok which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. The seafood is fresh which is good but the breading on the fish and chips always feels lazy and it never stays on. read more

Many reviews many visits, just a good place to enjoy great seafood in a relaxing atmosphere. The ice cream hut is and added bonus! read more

Lets start with the clam chowder. Terrible at best. A can of Campbells soup would be a major upgrade. The fish sandwich was a serious disappointment. A small chunk of fish in a bun. You would be better off at McDonalds. For everything else portions are small and greasy. Find a better place to spend your money. read more

Very very small servings . Very expensive. I got the fried fish sandwich. Less than 3 oz of fish . Onion rings tasty but soggy and greasy. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Onions wet with oil - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Great simple place to enjoy simple seafood dishes with family after visiting beach. Very friendly service and kids are welcome. There is even real carousel in the backyard. read more

Excellent lobster roll. These come on a heavily buttered split top bun full of flavorful lobster served with a side of tasty coleslaw. We also ordered both whole belly clams and clam strips that were served with a tartar sauce. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. read more

See all

I was overcharged and had to identify problem.Ihad been there in the past ordered whole belly clams on seafood platter. There wee 4 clams . As well the chowder is lack luster.boy had this place changed read more

Food was overcooked and chewy. Service was excellent. Ambiance? I had about 6, supposed to be full belly clams. I had 3 and they were overcooked. I traveled 2 hours to get there. Wife had the cod, and she said it was okay, but portion was smaller. I would rather pay more then get such a smaller and overcooked meal. I should have gone to McDonalds and got the filet of fish sandwich. read more

Always a solid meal here! My favorite is the clam strips, but have changed my diet so I tried the sautéd shrimp and lobster. It was delicious! Not overly greasy and the veggies were nice and crisp! My DH got the broiled haddock and enjoyed that as well! The servers are always nice too! This location did change from an order at the counter place to a traditional wait to be seated and served which was nice. read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Sautéed shrimp and lobster - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

See all

Service good Many changes that seem focused on profitability (only table service inside now with waiter, much smaller portions) Lost much of the ew England charm that made it a popular choice. Time to look for new fave! read more

Best chowder Great service The kids love the carousel Scallop roll is my fav Finished at the Ice Cream hut - Perfect ending read more

I've always thought the food and vibes here were amazing since I was little! I love the outdoor benches where you eat. The hot dog has always been a favorite of mine and you can never go wrong with their fried food with their delicious tartar sauce!! They have you order at a window and then call your name when the food is ready, making the service quick and efficient. For further review, check out @gbennieats on Instagram read more

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Hot dog and fried scallops - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

This was a great sport for casual seafood. They've turned it from quick serve to table service. Now you get quickserve food, still on paper plates, but you have to sit and wait for it. Of course this has led to higher prices plus a tip. They've changed this from a fun quick spot to a cheap table service restaurant. read more