My wife and I live local and eat here on special occasions. The food is usually delicious, however we went there on fathers day and I ordered the haddock and scallops off the baked dinners she got the baked stuffed haddock. The food was barely edible, it was all burnt, the scallops were so overcooked they were like eating rubber. It was no good at all. Which whatever mistakes happen no big deal I wanted an apology or atleast have them acknowledge their error, so my wife reached out and emailed their customer service a week ago and we have got no response to this day, which is why I am writing this review. Its too bad becouse they do usually do a good job but if they can't even acknowledge their customers I am all set with them. So good food most of the time but if they mess up dont expect them to care or take your feedback or really to do anything about it. Thanks read more

The appetizer of clam strips was hot, crispy and full of whole clam bellies. The lobster rolls and hot chowder were the tastiest of our week long trip to Maine. Highly recommended though would pass on the peanut butter pie and cheesecake. read more

I am bordering on a 2 star. They did a good job with the covid dining. Haven't been here in forever. When forever ago was a good lobster dinner. The pics may look good but that lobster bake was so tasteless. The steamed clams were so dirty and tasteless. Not sure how that can be. The corn was overcooked and dry. The clam chowder was fine though. I hate paying good money for mediocre food. Kudos to the hard working outdoor staff read more

Mike's Clam Shack - Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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First off, we have been going to Mike's for happily for years with our family. Tonight we had our first poor experience. First, we had a waitress that was slow to come to the table (4:30 pm...not a big crowd). Then when I simply wanted a side piece of baked haddock and a side salad, that could simply not be done. I had to order all these sides that were wasted and was charged for an additional salad. I ended up with a much larger bill than I wanted and felt pretty mad and unappreciated. Mike's saved a buck, but lost long time customers due to being inflexible. read more

Clam chowder was made from a frozen product. I didn't have the heart to tell my husband. read more

We went there for something light to eat on August 8,2022. It was very busy bit its a big restaurant with outdoor tables too. To eat outside you order free m a window. Im giving it a 3 because my husbands clam chowder came out lukewarm. When we mentioned to the waitress she just said sorry but didn't offer to take it back or bring another one. I ordered the coconut shrimp and it was fine. I wouldn't go there again or recommend it. read more

Service was fast and the restaurant was clean . The food portions were generous and delicious

To start off the service was excellent, but that was the only good thing about our experience. From there things went downhill, let's start with the silverware, nothing more than something you would get at a cafeteria. Next the food, I ordered the fantail shrimp special, that came with a baked potato, the shrimp was good however the potato was undercooked and it was all presented on a dessert size plate which made it hard to cut. The others in my group were unsatisfied with their meals, 2 had the broiled 1/2 and 1/2 scallop and fish which was mostly breadcrumbs and 1 felt as if the scallops were undercooked and the fish over cooked. My husband had the steak tips which were just ok. We won't be back read more

Consistently good. Fond of their seafood chowder. Shorter waits during busy times due to ample seating. Pleasant staff.

You cannot find a lobster stew (a misnomer because its almost all lobster in a yummy, creamy broth) with more lobster in it anywhere! It's rich, delicious & filling! A cup with side salad & toure full. Best ever!!! read more

Mikes is a tourist favorite but we are locals and when the restaurants near the beach are crazy busy we will occasionally go to Mikes. The fish is always very good. The clams ( which should be excellent ) were just ok. They were a bit soggy and not as hot as they needed to be. The onion rings are the best and we always order them when we go to Mikes. Cole slaw is also very tasty and so fresh. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Well we are long time Mainers who now live in FL. Come "upta" Maine about once a year. Our first stop is generally Mikes! As is our second and possibly third! Was three times this trip! Best lobster stew "evah!" ! Can't beat their baked haddock and sea scallops! Aldo, their onions rings are the best! Our last night there, wanted something light but good. Bowls of tasty seafood "chowdah" w garlic bread! Yum! Hard to get good New England seafood in FL! Large building - almost always a wait in the "Summah" but worth it! read more

Great food I didn't have to wait at all I went to an open table. Dined on with a friend who doesn't eat seafood and she was pleased with her dinner. I had the lobster roll and it did not disappoint very good food drinks too read more

Got one of the last prime ribs on a pretty busy Friday night. It was melt in your mouth delicious. Perfectly cooked, rice Olaf and corn on the side was also very good. The kids had their meals and they were all very pleased. My nine year old and I had the bacon wrapped scallops to start and they were delicious. Maple glazed bacon covered the perfectly cooked scallop, they were delicious. Clam chowder is a must!!!! read more

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My wife and I decided to go to Mikes for a few apps and some drinks and to watch some sports on their many TV's. We were greeted by our server Sarah R. She was very pleasant and could really make you feel welcomed! We started with the best seafood stuffed mushrooms we've ever had. Then we did some bacon wrapped scallops that were cooked to perfection. Then we hit up an order of Sweet Chili wings that were meaty and very tasty! The kitchen was very quick with our orders. We hadn't been here in a few years and it didn't disappoint! We'll definitely be going back more often! read more

Below average. Onion rings were undercooked. Scallops overcooked. Clams were soggy. Probably one of the worst fried seafood I have had in the last couple of years. read more

There is always a wait, it moves quick so relax and chill. The place is huge, you can always see it you can find a seat at the bar which is really just like the dining room. It's great for big groups, medium families or even just a couple. The menu is massive which is usually a bad sign, but they do it all well, I've never had a bad meal there. They are very friendly and efficient, even short staffed!! I am always happy but not wowed, which is why the 4 and not a 5. Definitely give it a try! read more

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First trip of the season. We ordered burgers that were way overpriced No coleslaw and burgers were overcooked. Bye Bye Mike's read more

My best advice? Drive on by. We were SO dissatisfied The fried clams were greasy, lobster roll, cold and umm so small it looked miniature and the chowder was ok, but I've made better at home. We are from Seattle so we know good seafood. The place looked busy, so on our way to another lobster roll place, we were like what the heck let's stop here. MISTAKE! We ordered a lobster roll, Cup of chowder and side of deep fried clams. A water and a beer to eat outside - before tip it was $65!!!! We were like WHAT?!?! But figured it was going to be amazing- sadly it was not - even down to the tarter sauce. Do your self a favor and find another seafood joint. read more

Amazing fried clam strips. Working our way up the coast on a foodie tour. Highly recommend

great takeout as usually. sea food chowder outstanding. but your friend clams and your chicken nuggets were not. batter not great at all. could only eat a few. Sorry. never had this experience at Mikes before. always loved their fried clams read more

Good and tasty. Nice friendly family place. Good seafood. Prices are normal ( higher than you'd think) for a tourist area under the poopypants Biden inflationary period. Not much to choose from since we're here in the off season. read more

My favorite go to place for seafood. Big menu, so if you don't like seafood there is still plenty to pick from.

First time diner and I ordered the 1/2 & 1/2 basket (fried scallops & clams) NO fries substituted double summer squash and water. $31.78 WELL SPENT and can't wait to go again from Portland, Oregon. read more

Recently my family had a Lunch together here. Four out of the 5 of us had been here before. I was the newest patron. Being a Kittery native, moved away due to a career and now back in Samford to be closer to family. I am excited to try all the different restaurants in the Area. The service was friendly, on time, order was fast. The area we sat in had just enough tables to feel as if we were sitting in amongst a few more families. We all had conversations and I felt we were not distracted by others. The decor was very nice. I am a picky seafood eater not because of the items on the menu. It is due to how it is cooked, presented and taste. I am excited to return again. read more

Can't really mess up steamers and a whole lobster, which is what we ordered from Mike's. We also had the clam chowder, which was your standard thick soup. Lots of clams. Service was A+. read more

Great food with a good variety . Sportsbar atmosphere. The staff is efficient and courteous. This place has a friendly comfortable ambiance that keeps us coming back! read more

Ate here with my daughter. The atmosphere was really nice. Loved the set up of the restaurant. It was clean and comfortable and decorated nicely. Ordered a cup of clam chowder. It was good, not great. Had plenty of clams on it but the broth was lacking something. We decided to share a fish platter. I'm sad to say it wasn't great. The haddock was really quite good and the clams were pretty good, too. The scallops had no flavor and the shrimp was pretty horrible. I don't love shrimp, but took leftovers toy parents who do and they didn't like them at all. The platter did come with both fries and onion rings as well as some Cole slaw. The fries were ok, but quite dry. The onion rings really didn't have any flavor, and neither did the cole slaw. All in all for the price I didn't think it was a good value. I felt this was more of a tourist trap then anything. After the rather disappointing meal we decided to have dessert. It was the best part of the meal, but they were obviously just frozen desserts that were thawed out and served, so I felt they were overpriced. They have a gift shop here, but we did not check it out as we were in a hurry to get home. If you are really wanting seafood this might go in a pinch, but I doubt I'll be going back again. read more

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The waitress was great , no line and no wait however the food was not at all impressive . I ordered the Alfredo which tasted like cream and no seasoning at all . My husband got Cajun haddock and he was not impressed . Had no spice and he said it tasted like it was dipped in water . The coconut shrimp was delicious but the price for 6 coconut shrimp was a bit much . read more

Quick, delicious food with wonderful waitstaff! The bar staff are wonderful - I typically have been served by Taylor or Kyle (or both!) and they're excellent at remembering their repeat customers, drink of choice, and engage you the perfect amount. A staple for locals and travelers alike. Great for watching sports. read more

The baked lobster pie is so delicious. We always visit when we are in Ogunquit. Definitely worth a stop or two! read more

Came by Mike's this weekend it was still yummy as we remember. Service was good as well. Love the large menu of plenty of food options for all. Definitely would come again when in the area. read more

Okay this place probably isn't 1 star, probably 2. But I saw the current average was 3.5 stars and I'm sorry that's a joke, so I wanted to bring the average down. The food simply isn't good. I ordered the haddock, since there was a lot of it in the menu, I thought that was something they would do well. No. Clearly frozen, and frozen poorly. Not cooked in a flavorful way. My wife had the scallops, which were fine, but big deal. The seafood stuffing was just kind of there; nothing to hang your hat on. Actually, the shrimp on my sampler was nicely prepped; so okay, that would bring it up to two stars. I will say our server, Abby, was great. In fact every "front of house" person we encountered was friendly and professional. read more

Went here for lunch and both of us had the clam chowder and lobster roll special. We like our lobster roll hot and with butter only and that's what we got. The clam chowder was New England style and very good. The lobster roll was excellent with abundant amount of lobster. Place is huge- plenty of seating and service was very good. If in area again would not hesitate to return read more

Mike's Clam Shack - Lobster roll and clam chowder special - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

I definitely cannot recommend this place. The clams were nasty, rubbery morsels. We discarded most of them because of the awful taste and texture. For two days we felt upset stomachs which can be traced to these, because it was the only dish we both shared. The one redeeming thing about this place was the order of cocktail shrimps, but it wasn't enough to raise the rating. We also found the $36 price tag for these dishes to be exorbitant. read more

We've been coming to Mike's Clam Shack for quite awhile now. Nothing fancy, just a clean good restaurant. The only thing I've ever had is the steamers and lobster, so I really don't know anything about their other food offerings. It's a fairly large restaurant and seems family friendly as we often see families in there eating when we visit. As much as I prefer to eat oceanside by the time it's dinner time there are just too many people and too long of a wait at those establishments. read more

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Always a go to. Huge place quick seating. Friendly service. Food is what it is. Great fried seafood if that's what you want. Low price point. Good soups. My Cobb salad was huge! read more

The parking lot was packed so we thought it would likely be good. We were wrong. But also in their defense, it's a clam shack/fried seafood kinda place so the fried seafood could've been delicious. We made the mistake of trying to eat healthy at a fry place. My husband and I both ordered the garden salad with a protein on top. He got halibut which was overcooked and flavorless and I ordered the shrimp which was just some small, boiled shrimp on top. The dressing (balsamic) tasted bottled, not housemade and overall the food was just not good. Our waiter, Aiden was fantastic though. Charming and attentive despite being very busy. read more

I feel bad writing this because the food has been good the past few years. I frequent this place a lot but the last two times have been dirty, my clam chowder had hardly any clams or potato, the lobster pie was 30.00 and not even a tail in it. All claws . The service was awful. One waitress for too many tables, one bartender for the whole place. If you are understaffed shut down a portion of your restaurant . Too much seating , too little help. 4 people got the appetizer, fried mushrooms and got sick with gastrointestinal upset. The oil and vinegar that my sister asked for was greasy, the table was sticky. It just was clean, the rag they used to wipe down the table was the same from the table next to ours. There were 8 of us. We took out of towners there. It was disappointing. I will not go there again . read more

Best clam chowder that I've had in the week we've been up here! Even amount of potatoes and clams and very creamy. Yummy!! We also had steamers and mac'n cheese. Personable waitress and well cooked meals. read more