I ordered the fried combo platter and clam chowder, and everything was cooked to perfection. Everything was fried perfectly with just the right amount of crunch, while still being flavorful and fresh. The clam chowder was also delicious and paired perfectly with the meal. The orders also came out in a very timely manner during peak lunch hours which means whether you want to sit down or to go, you won't have to wait no more than 15 minutes or so before having your food ready. Overall, the food was outstanding, the flavors were spot on, and I would absolutely recommend N.E. Seafood Shack to anyone looking for a great seafood meal in Leesburg. read more

Seafood Steamer 2.5# lobster. 2 meaty crab legs maybe a dozen oysters, mashed potatoes, coleslaw. Fresh, delicious, nothing fancy. Just fantastic food & they deliver to the table. They also check on you a couple times throughout the meal. My go to place in the Villages for Seafood. Oh forgot they don't overcook & dry out the seafood.. read more

Good food expensive enough so I shouldn't have to pay $0.31 for a cup of tap water This review must have at lease 86 characters read more

I'll tell you right out, the clam strips kept this from a 5. They were not good to the point where it disrupted the whole delocious plate. Now when you get passed that, I loved this place. The colors, chill vibe, cool staff, toms of specials, this is an easy all the time spot to go to. I had trouble choosing what I wanted because everything sounded great and seeing the plates coming out of the kitchen I wanted all of it. Everything fried was good, the shrimp were fresh and the best of everything next to the calamari. The lobster roll was so chock full of lobster. Sometimes you have to look for it among the filling, but here it was flat out lobster, fresh, cooked to perfection, absolutely worth it. The lobster bisque was one of the top I've had. It was super filling, it could be a bit thinner considering it was a little on the thick side. It did have lobster pieces inside, and again, one of my top anywhere. Will give this another go one day! read more

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I wanted to like this and was hoping that it was similar to what I grew up on, but it missed the mark. I got fried clam bellies and they lacked any flavor. The breading was tasteless. The tartar sauce didn't bring anything to the party either. My wife got the clam cakes and chowder and thought the chowder was reheated from prior day. The service was good though. Probably won't return, very expensive and the food was not good. read more

I keep hearing about how great this place is but hadn't gotten around to trying it out yet. The owner is from Rhode Island, so really knows seafood. My friend and me came here for my birthday, and wanted to have lobster rolls. I have had plenty of cold lobster rolls in my life - we use to go to Maine a lot, but I've surprisingly never had a warm roll. We both ordered the warm lobster rolls. They come with crispy fries and coleslaw. All I can say is - WOW. This was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The bun was perfectly toasted with butter on it, but not too much. There was TONS of lobster meat on the sandwich. It was falling out - I had to keep packing it back into the roll. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the amount of melted butter was just right. That, along with the perfectly crisp fries and coleslaw was a home run. My friend had just came back from a vacation in New England and said this lobster roll was better than the one she had on vacation. Seriously, I keep trying to find an excuse to go get another one sooner than later. They are not cheap - $24, but I felt like we got a ton of lobster for that. You can also get a fountain drink, which you can refill at your leisure. They have a bunch of other items on the menu - clam strips, seafood platter (baked or fried), fish and chips, scallop or shrimp platters, etc. It was busy when we were there and I saw a lot of people ordering the fried platters and enjoying them. I will definitely be back. Staff was super friendly and helpful also! read more

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This place did not disappoint Small establishment Very friendly service (very-very attentive to the customers) Lots of specials and options Coke products Super tasty Very fast for a sit down place Lots of quick turnover Order at the counter and find a seat. I had the Maine Lobster Roll (came with fries and awesome coleslaw) and had a side of hush puppies - This place is a bit pricey ($24 Lobster Roll). read more

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Cute little place in the Aldi shopping center. 4 outside tables, 6 inside tables and 4 counter seats at the window. Order at the counter and they bring it out. Customer service is almost funny as there were no less than 6 people who checked on us, every 2-3 minutes. Really nice people, happy to be helpful. I had the grilled shrimp platter that came with mashed pitas grilled vegetables (I substituted for Cole slaw). We also got hush puppies. Everything was delicious. They have Coke Zero. read more

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The staff showed patience and were attentive to each customer. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection but wasn't seasoned well. Tables were too close so conversations were crossed and people trying to talk over each other.. Nice small restaurant in a small town. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Visited this spot on a whim for my anniversary dinner. My wife and her family are all from Massachusetts so the bar is pretty high when it comes to seafood and this little gem went above and beyond. Small wait time for a table which was not a huge thing at all. The clam chowder was excellent. Huge amount of clams in such a small bowl was surprising. For the mains my better half got the seafood linguine which had shrimp, scallops and lobster. Freakin unreal! I got two mains the fried platter and the lobster Mac and cheese. All of it was so good! Huge score finding this place 10/10 recommend! read more

We have eaten in and gotten take out here several times. The food is delicious. My favorite is the Connecticut lobster roll. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. read more

These folks brought New England to Florida. Best Seafood in the state. If you love seafood as much as I do, then this is the place to go. 5 Stars all the way, with no disappointments. Very friendly, fun and filling! read more

Tiny seafood restaurant in the soon to be Aldi strip mall. Stumbled across this gem! Was greeted with a friendly smile by a young man behind the counter. He asked if it was our first visit then proceeded to point to the wooden surfboards on the wall. You order at the counter, pay, then the food is brought to your table. He explained the menu and we decided on a bowl of steamers to start. Selected the grilled salmon salad and the baked seafood platter as entrees. No alcohol available but there are fountain drinks and bottled water. Small dining area adjacent to the lobby and we picked a booth to sit. Everything we ordered was served to us. The steamers were excellent! Super fresh, hot and served with a side of butter for dipping. Entrees were served as we were finishing up the steamers. My salmon salad was great. Fresh greens, grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls and onions. I chose the balsamic vinaigrette. The salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My husband enjoyed the baked seafood platter. Scallops, stuffed shrimp and fish. Served with seasonal vegetables and coleslaw. Generous portion and delicious. Will definitely return again! read more

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Excellent lobster roll.. Clean with great table service Thinking of going back to the sea food boil read more

After seeing a write-up in the Local Magazine, we finally gave them a try. I believe it was Tia behind the counter who was extremely helpful in explaining their menu and specials. It is located in a strip mall but they had is nicely decorated. Our party of 4 ordered clam chowder so yummy and thick that the spoon stood still. We ordered our chowder with the clam cakes. I would say they were more like hush puppies. We ordered the grill platter and our friends ordered the fried platter. The food was fresh and tasty. There was plenty on the platters to share with our spouses. The only downside was no beer or wine. But that wouldn't stop us from visiting again. read more

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Loved the steamers had them three days in a row to get my fix it will be a month before I'm back in town. The 2nd day I think I made two couples upset I was eating by the window. They had already eaten and they kept looking at me. And when they left one of them came in looking to see why they didn't know they had steamers lol. They were great made me feel like I was back home in act remembering when we would go to the beaches in RI and dig our own up. Staff were all friendly smiles were everywhere. See you next read more

NE Seafood Shack - A lbs of Ipswich steamers notice the details clam juice to dip and butter - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

Came here to eat based upon other reviews. I had the fisherman's platter fried with fish, shrimp, scallops and clam strips with fries and coleslaw. Also ordered hush puppies, as an appetizer. When delivered to our table, there were six large balls. Downs I'd was that when I cut into one to eat, the center of the ball,still,was raw dough. We sent them back, and they did make it right by bringing more, but after the other food was already delivered. They were good, but as an afterthought, was not as good as expected. The rest of our meals were good. You have to order at the cashier, pay, then find a table and wait for the food to come out from the kitchen, with s delivery person shouting out your name. The food was ok, but in our meal, we had a smallish piece of fried fish, six shrimp, five fried scallops ( you should not fry scallops), and a big pile of fried clam strips. Overall, lots of food, but I have had better. read more

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We drove up from Haines City and found this hidden gem!!!Very quick service! The ambiance was low key with inside and outside seating. The cashier was very sweet! Our food came quickly and it was AMAZING! I got the Lobster Mac appetizer (for my meal). My husband got the shrimp basket. The Lobster Mac came in a very nice portion size, which I had to take most of it home. Wonderful flavor, a lot and large pieces of lobster. My husband's shrimp was a large portion, came with fries and delicious Cole slaw. GREAT JOB! We will be back. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Shrimp basket, fries, Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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Seafood Shack has amazing food w/great attentive service, cozy and casual vibe! The hubby and I went there and hr ordered scallops and I ordered the clams w/lingunie pasta. The food came out fast, hot, tasted amazing with generous portions! The atmosphere is cozy, casual, & comfortable with a New England charm w/OUT fluff! The service was quick, attentive and genuinely pleasant by Kylie, Joe and amongst others! And the price was perfect too! We will be back for more!!! read more

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Ahhhh loved it. We like to get out of The Villages and try the local places and this did not disappoint! My baked seafood was so good, nice sized portions of butterflied shrimp, scallops, and a buttery crusted cod. We can't wait to go back. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Yummy fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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Friendly staff and good service. Menu on the wall. You order at the counter and get your drink. Celebrated a birthday and he got the last 2 1/2 pound lobster! Good seafood with lots of take out orders happening. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Lobster order - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

Who would have thought this seafood shack little whole in the wall restaurant would have the best clam chowder I've ever tasted! Wow lobster rolls great amount of lobster in the rolls excellent! great fries! Two thumbs up will definitely come back! read more

My review on The Villages Florida Community I formation: The Seafood Shack in Leesburg, Florida, is a New England-style seafood restaurant known for its lobster rolls, clam chowder, and seafood boils, offering a casual, family-friendly atmosphere with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating options. It's located in the Aldi plaza and is praised for fresh ingredients, generous portions, and friendly service, with popular items including Connecticut or Maine-style lobster rolls, whole belly clams, and seafood pasta. The food is absolutely delicious and is perfect for friends and family. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Inside enjoying the ambiance. - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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Amazing seafood at a great price. Wonderful service and I would highly recommend this place .

Excellent food, was hot, tasty and cooked perfect! Service was basically counter serve and brought to the table. Friendly servers. Ambiance put me in mind of a pizza place from back in the day. Was kept very clean. read more

Nothing unique it's same as Capt Ds Except more expensive Order at counter no wait service Friendly people read more

love this place. I had the Lobster Roll and it was to die for. My husband had the grilled shrimp and said it was the best meal he has ever had out. Can't wait to go back!I read more

I stopped for lunch after a md appointment a few miles away. Decent food and friendly service in a strip plaza. I was somewhat shocked by the cost. I ordered fish & chips a bowl of chowder with a drink and my bill came to $38 with tip. Keep in mind the order was taken at a counter then the food was delivered. I got the same order at the Whales Tail closer to home and paid under $30 with table service. The owner came out and worked the room but I'll think twice before stopping again due to the cost. read more

New to Florida and first time to Leesburg (Facebook Marketplace pick up :) Decided to stop for lunch based on Yelp reviews. Possibly the lobster best roll I've ever had. The Berry Salad was also outstanding. Owner is from Rhode Island and it shows. Counter service was great. Definitely worth the drive. A real gem. read more

We went, we ate and we were NOT impressed. Our 2 meals were close to 100 bucks for chowder, clams, shrimp! Crazy high prices a wait on yourself kind of dive. I did give 2 stars for cleanliness and the service we did get that consisted of the manager/owner checking on our soups. Sorry but we won't be back. Oh I did not get any pictures, sorry. read more

When not in New England I seldom will ever eat a Lobstah roll a 2nd time. Surprised that I found this small but great little restaurant next to the Old Win-Dixie store in Leesburg. Great service and even a military discount. Also had the New England Clam Chowder that was also excellent. Will be returning often to try other items soon. Ps. Did not post a picture because I was too quick to bite. read more

Husband and wife work extremely hard to make sure you are happy with the service and the food. Excellent experience tonight and enjoyed some of the freshest seafood in Florida Enjoyed the scallops shrimp and lobster special over linguine and yum Prices are extremely reasonable and portion sizes are generous read more

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We are from the Boston area and have been looking for a good seafood place. Well we found a great place. I ordered full bellies clams as this is tough to find fresh and cooked properly. I was amazed at the taste and prep. Wife had a cod fish sandwich that was amazing. Clean and nice staff. Some construction in the plaza , set back a little from road so for now it may be tough to see from road. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Cute clean dining area. - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

Delicious Fresh - owner is friendly and appears to really get into doing high quality New England seafood. No money wasted on ambience - everything thing appears to go to super high quality seafood I believe the prices reflect the quality of the product I had their Jumbo lobster roll - maine style and then the next day Connecticut style - one is served cold with mayo and celery the other warm in butter Both were served on a split rolled toasted on the grill with butter - yum Give this place a try ! read more

Been hearing good things about Seafood Shack from friends and they were not wrong about this place! Food (fried seafood platter, cod, shrimp, scallops, calamari, cole slaw and fries) was excellent, served hot, tasty and to perfection. My wife had the same platter just that it was baked with veggies, potatoes instead of fries. Equally as tasty as mine. (We went on a thursday for lunch, no waiting). Each platter was $24, well worth the money, large portions except for the cole slaw. Service was friendly, quick and accurate. No beer here. Ambiance is fine, not a fine dinning expeience but the food was equal to fine dinning. Seating inside and outside in a strip mall. Can't wait to go back!! read more

For fast food seafood, not bad. Lobster ravioli, couldn't taste any lobster. Lobster Mac and cheese good. Fried cod sandwich good. What was GREAT, the lobster bisque. Subtle hint of mushroom and lobster in every bite. Probably won't return, a little pricey for lunch. read more

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The food is so good. Lobster Mac and cheese, clam chowder, and stuffed lobster is must try. I also tried the fried oysters for the first time ever, it's alright. read more

NE Seafood Shack - Stuffed lobster - Seafood Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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Oh did we find a winner. We are from Boston and it's really hard to find good cold water seafood in Florida. This small restaurant delivers great lobster rolls, and fried whole belly clams and the best clam chowder. Their men is constantly updated and has a bevy of seafood selections. Wish we lived closer to it and hope they expand. Great food. read more

Food was delicious. We had the hot lobster roll and our daughter enjoyed the cold lobster roll. Would do it again, but ask for butter on the side. read more

Stop by this spot for a late night meal. Ordered over the phone and the restaurant got the food out quick and fresh. So my experience with the service here was a good one. I ordered the fish and fries with coleslaw while my wife got just got shrimp and fries. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't super flavorful. I think with a bit more seasoning, it would have took it over the top, but for me, it was just ok. As for the coleslaw, I wasn't a fan at all. Again, not as flavorful as I would have liked and was a bit too runny in my opinion. I know my taste buds are different then others, so if you're in the area and don't care much for heavy seasoning, check them out. Like I said the food came out fresh and the portion size is generous, so it may be enjoyable for some. I Just would have liked more flavor within the dishes. read more

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