This is a must stop every summer!!! The food has always been very good and the service matches!! The ambiance is true to its location and id want it no other way!!! Can't wait to go!! read more

PJ's has been a staple in my family for decades. It's normal to eat and have ice cream there multiple times a week on vacation in Wellfleet! They get busy in season, but service and food is still fast usually. They have a newer enclosed porch area with a lots of seating, and plenty of seating inside, but in true clam shack fashion, the outdoor takeout window is always available too. Fried food options are always crispy and never greasy. I love their fried clams. They're plump and sweet and crisp. I like their onion rings, but their fries are quite good! They're a little thicker so they remain really fluffy inside. They also make a great lobster roll. Lightly dressed sweet lobster in a perfectly buttered bun. Maybe I'm biased, but PJ's is quintessential Cape Cod to me. Definitely stop by if you're in the outer Cape! Even if it's just for a chocolate dip soft serve cone :) read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Fishwich absolutely loaded with fish - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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Excellent spot on the cape for fresh and tasty seafood! I believe they're only open during the summer weather and they help employ kids for the break. There is indoor seating and seating in the covered patio. Love sitting in the covered patio as it's nice and shaded being outdoors. Service is fast and they're so kind! For food I normally get the fisherman's platter with an assortment of things. The shrimp is plump and juicy and their tar tar sauce is so so good! I usually get a side of the steamers too because they always hit the spot. To wrap it up, go get soft serve at the takeout counter outside. read more

stopped in for a quick lunch and was surprised with how fresh and fast the food was!! the service we had was order at the counter register and then wait for the food number to be called. very casual eatery and a large menu that almost gave me decision paralysis. i ended up with the cajun shrimp on a stick and the fish and chips. delish and highly recommend. condiments are self serve and it is very clean despite the casualness!! read more

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Best fried clams in Massachusetts for over 50 years and I have been there every year!!

PJ's is perfect.if I had to dream about a clam shack, PJ's would be it. I make an annual visit here that I wish could be more. There is so much to offer other menu but the fried clams are just so good; if I was not so full from the clams, the ice cream is one of my favorites, as well. The service is great too as are the vibes. Never miss stopping when I pass by. read more

PJ's is a stand out among roadside eateries. Yes, they do fried fish and lobster rolls and a whole lot of other options including a good variety of salads. We visited because we wanted some fried fish (although we'd driven by PJ's many times and seen the crowds, we'd never stopped). Yelp reviews were so good we decided to go out of our way to try it. The oyster roll was delicious and the fries were the best I've had in a very long time. Crispy, hot and still soft inside. Wife had the clam strip roll and she was very happy too. The staff was friendly and constantly in motion. If they weren't taking care of a customer, they were cleaning. The place was spotless. Obviously a well-managed team. Prices were typical, maybe a touch on the high side, but the quality was there. We will definitely be back. read more

At first glance eh, but what a pleasant surprise. You order at the counter and then they bring it to the table. The whole belly clams are outstanding as are the coleslaw and fries. The baked cod with baked potato and fresh vegetables are terrific. The staff is very nice and the place is immaculate. read more

A local and summer resident and passing-through-Wellfleet fav spot for Lobster roll, grilled tuna, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, Cobb salad with lobster, and ice cream! I forgot to take a picture of the ice cream as it was dripping quickly! Friendly staff ready to serve with a smile and the take out and dine in areas are clean. Grilled tuna came with two thin tuna steaks, and we took one home for later. Everything was tasty and well prepared. The exceptional is the lobster roll; it and the ice cream (not homemade but local) are 5-stars worthy. read more

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I got the calamari and I was not a fan. I absolutely love calamari usually. But this was incredibly stinky and just not the best. But the clam chowder is amazing. read more

Stopped in on the way to Provincetown to give their lobster roll a shot. But then I spotted whole belly clams in the menu and that's what I got! It was a huge platter filled with delicious - not greasy - fried whole belly clams. French fries were great and I even liked the little roll served up with a small pat of butter for extra carbs. Lobster roll was reported as pretty good. Food was prepared quickly and brought to the table by a runner after placing our order at the counter. Totally casual seaside vibe. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Clam bellies - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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On our way back from Provincetown, my family and I wanted a quick bite and saw that this place was bustling. We assumed it was good if it was busy and boy was that assumption was right. The stuffed clams were fresh and flavorful. I didn't think chorizo would be a great addition to the stuffing. The staff was friendly and the service was very quick. We got everything within 10-15 minutes of ordering. The place is casual and a great place to stop on the way back from the beach for a quick meal. Would visit again if in the area. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Stuffed clams - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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In all too many people loaded at one long table. Felt like army chow table . Today noticed menu on internet . Every fish dish is listed market price ,only restaurant in area to do so .Is a true professional raking over the coals. read more

Have lived on Outer Cape for 4 decades. Have always found the food for the most part fabulous. Staff well trained, polite and always glad to help Plenty of parking &easy to find Had 2 of my favorites, kale soup and fried squid. Both were delicious as usual Great place to bring the entire family. I certainly plan to go often and recommend you do too. One thing has changed and sadly I just don't understand. The new seating & tables make no sense and are quite uncomfortable. The benches are just not meant for sitting. The tables are much too high for the tables. I was quite surprised and hope they might consider doing something about the benches. But, unfortunately, I cannot keep myself away from their ice cream and shakes!! read more

We love, love, love this place. No matter what you order, it is fresh and flavorful. We are only in Wellfleet for a week every year, and we always go twice. Prices are in line with the quality of the food and what the current market will bear. Sparkling clean premises. Swordfish tacos are my fave, while bellies for the hubs. read more

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We got the lobster rolls, and the lobster was fresh, the rolls were perfect. I'm gluten free (celiac) and they asked if it was an allergy or by choice for food preparation which was thoughtful. They made sure to prepare mine separately to avoid cross contamination. The gluten free bun was nice (not a brick)! The rolls were on the expensive side, and you would think it would come with a salad, fries or coleslaw, something like that, but I guess it's just the time we are in these days. Everyone was super friendly, and we enjoyed ourselves! read more

Update: stopped in to try their ice cream and it was really good! We stopped at PJ's to grab some snacks to share. We ordered onion rings, mozzarella cheese sticks and french fries. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. This place has a huge menu and you can get anything from a meal to snacks to ice cream. Seems like they have something for everybody. I can imagine this place gets pretty busy during the busy summer months. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Black Raspberry Ice Cream - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

"We picked a good place", said the group of 4. The food was delicious order at the counter. Roadside Wellfleet food. Grilled swordfish, clam chowder, boiled lobster and shrimp tacos all good picks. Likeed the traditional thin clam chowder plenty of clam and clammy base. Wicked good. Good roadside pick without using Yelp. read more

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Came here with our family friends after not coming here for many, many years, and the food didn't disappoint. It's a classic institution for a reason, and they are known for their seafood items. You can order at either the outdoor area or inside the covered seating area, and then can find a table. We were a large group of 7 people and we got a little bit of everything: lobster rolls, steamed mussels, shrimp tacos, onion rings, a cheeseburger, fried clams and clam chowder. Everything was as good as I remember it being and the service was prompt and we got our food relatively quickly. They do have non-seafood items if you are not a seafood person. Highly recommended if you find yourself on the cape! read more

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We love eating at PJ's when we're on the Cape. It's a casual spot that is perfect for dinner after a beach day. My wife and I really like the clam strips and the fish and chips, and my kids love the kids options. They have both hard and soft serve ice cream with great flavor options. read more

A family style restaurant. Indoor dining is available as well as a covered patio area. Besides the usual lobster dinners, they have some interesting choices for burgers, fried oysters, whole belly clams, and fish. And if you are into desert, ice cream, frozen yogurts are available. Flavors change so check for current selections. I almost always get the whole belly clams. There are so many I rarely get fries or anything else to go with them. In my opinion they are some of the best tasting clams available on the Cape. Enjoy! read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Whole belly fried clams There is only one size and this is it. - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

This is my favorite spot for fried seafood on all of the cape! My dad also loves the cheeseburgers, but I find it hard to sway from my typical order (clam strip roll). We've also ordered takeout lobster rolls and the ordering online was easy! (visited 6/21/21 and 6/15/24) read more

Lobster was chewy. Not good. Staff in restaurant wasn't very friendly. Acted like they were put out. Could be because it was the end of the season and they were tired. read more

Good choice for classic shack fare. I got the fried whole belly clams plate with the coleslaw and fries. Coleslaw wasn't amazing but also wasn't disappointing, it was decent. Fries were deceptively good. The whole belly clams were great! They do not make their own tartar sauce, it's a mass produced one. The roll that came with the plate was a bad hard hotel roll, I would skip it. My friends who got the lobster were very happy and the one who got the steamed vegetables side said it was salted well but no other seasonings. read more

The summer wouldn't be complete without a (actually many) lobster roll(s) from PJ's. And there's plenty of other good choices to stuff your face (fried chicken is one)... They're set up and smoothly functioning with the state's Covid guidelines. You can order at the window, but it's easier to call ahead, give them a credit card number, and then pick up your order by the patio. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Dining room is closed, but they're set up for take-out - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Disclaimer: I don't eat seafood. I've been here dozens of times. I actually don't love this place-but my family loves the clam chowder. The ambience is ultra casual, off the highway, "takeout" vibes but two dining rooms, one indoor and one screen covered on opposites ends. It was very confusing where you could/had to order, as their is an outdoor counter, indoor counter, and hostess in the patio. There were multiple signs about seeing the hostess to be seated in the patio but it seemed to just sit yourself. They also didn't bring the trays to the table. Totally fine, just confusing what the system was. This may be an excellent joint for seafood, but it's very poor if you don't eat seafood. I've had the veggie burger and remember being disappointed. The Asian salad with chicken is fine. Probably some of the worst mozzarella sticks I've had. The fries are disappointing as well. Mediocre rating is due to bad ambience and poor quality of non- fish food. read more

PJ's is one of those restaurants anyone can't miss when on the Cape, well let's face it, it's been around forever, well 1971 to be exact. From burgers, seafood, and chickens are to just name a few, okay, ice cream for the main dessert. We've dinned in many times in the past and also do occasion takeout. Due to COVID, we only just did takeout for our two times visiting here. The same procedure follows for most of these food establishments, they'll give you a number and call it except for ordering ice cream. Service has never been an issue for us on our visits here. Check PJ's out and to keep this business going. read more

Good food and a very efficient restaurant. We arrived at PJ's after being unable to get a table at two other Wellfleet restaurants. We were able to order and be seated at a table quickly. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the variety on the menu. PJ's is more than a Cape Cod fried food shack. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Fried Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Far as I'm concerned, this is the premier lobster roll location of Cape Cod which is saying something! Bursting with flavor, generous portions, and all the side dishes stand out as well. I have so many memories eating food from PJs, an essential Wellfleet staple for dining in or take out. read more

PJ's was recommended to my cousin by some relatives , so we made the trip from Provincetown to Wellfleet to check it out. Ate on the covered patio which was comfortable on a sunny spring day. You order at the register just inside the patio (NOT at the front take-out window), and they bring the food on a tray to your table. Ambiance is ultra-casual, kind of indoor picnic or tailgate style. Condiments are at a separate station and self-serve like Costco. What we got: 1) Lobster Rolls -- classic. Substantial hunks of fresh lobster served cold with just a bit of mayo/dressing on perfectly toasted bun. This is the platonic ideal of the traditional no-pretense lobster roll. My cousin keeps raving about how good it was and says she's coming back the next time she's in Massachusetts (we are from California.) You can appreciate the unique lobster flavors, not obscured by butter or too much other stuff. I have about 5-8 lobster rolls per year, and this one is in the top 3 of the past decade. 2) Coleslaw used super-fresh cabbage that was both crunchy and tender. Also very minimally dressed. Ideal for the purist-minimalist types. My cousin had a double portion and snarfed it up. The standard portion that comes with the lobster roll platter is served in a condiment cup, just a sample really. 3) French fries were excellent and crisp outside/soft inside. 4) Clam chowder had been mentioned by the relatives so I added it to my order. It's the thinner style broth (not the goopy kind you get from a Campbell's can.) I like this style, and I liked PJ's version, but in this case I thought the simplicity ended up being a little bland. My current favorite chowders in this style are the clam chowder at Fin Point in Boston and the smoky seafood chowder at the Squealing Pig in Provincetown (which adds a little smoked fish for flavor.) All in all, a fabulous lunch well worth driving 16 miles for. 5) Coke was as expected but the size is close to a child-size at a fast food joint, so size up if you're thirsty. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Lobster Roll, coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

We've been going to PJ's for years. The outside area is great as well as the inside. Staff is always very friendly and nice. The food is AMAZING... we count down the days till it opens in May read more

After a pleasantly warm afternoon at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, MA we were anxious to grab a bite at PJ's Family Restaurant off Route 6. The windows to order ice cream and food were open for business as well as the indoor dining area. We read the A-frame menu outside, then went up to hostess to place our order to dine inside. We ordered two 1.5lb. lobsters and two clam bakes. The food arrived quickly on paper plates with plastic utensils. The clams were mostly open and tasted delicious dipped in warm clam broth. We chewed with caution as the clams did have sand. The lobsters tasted fresh and were accompanied by a pad of butter and wedge of lemon. The restaurant was clean with quick and friendly service. We wished we had room for ice cream. This is a terrific place to grab a quick delicious dinner if you plan on catching a movie (i.e. In The Heights) at the Wellfleet Drive-In in the evening. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Two 1.5lb. Lobsters and Clam Bake. Oh boy. - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Was visiting the area and stopped by and found out what an awesome place this was. First of all the lobster roll is a must try, it's not smothered in butter like others but you get the full sensory experience of eating fresh lobster instead of butter like some other places I've tried. Fresh steamed lobster was equally good, and price was fair. The one thing I'm most impressed with was the fried foods: it was done just right and didn't feel greasy at all. Onion rings is a must try, but you gotta get there early because the first time I went they were sold out by 8pm. read more

PJs is always reliable to satisfy. Along with Mac's on the Pier if I want a fast meal, it is where I go. read more

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We've been going to PJ's for years and it never disappoints. My very favorite menu item is the broiled scallops. They are always delicious and perfectly cooked. Of course their fried food is a great option and their daily specials are usually tasty too. One thing I was particularly impressed with when we visited recently was how smoothly they handled all of the different types of customers. They had a line for call ahead orders, a line for dining in, a line for take out ordering, and an ice cream line. One of the workers periodically came to check in with each patron to make sure they were in the right line and if they had called ahead that she knew they were there and brought the food out ASAP. Can't wait to come back next summer!! read more

I love pjs, have been coming here all my life. We're locals and usually get pjs once a week in the summer. Great seafood, but don't have the funds to be ordering that every week. So I usually get chicken tenders and mac n cheese, something I've been enjoying since a child. My one request is PLEASE bring back the old mac n cheese! I came on opening day this year and was super disappointed in this new mac n cheese that tasted like a knockoff Panera. I seriously couldn't eat it. I miss the homemade original pj's Mac n cheese :( and I also miss the honey mustard from the last few years. Of course we will keep coming but some consistency would be appreciated. Please please please bring back the old mac. read more

We were heading to the Wellfleet drive in and decided to get food to go to have at the drive in. I got the whole belly clam order which they allowed me to substitute fries with Onion rings, and my wife got the regular Lobster Roll. The whole belly clam plate was at Market Price (Ask what the Market price is before ordering) at $35.00 I was shocked , but wanted my clams, and the lobster roll was $19.00 which I thought was reasonable. While the photo does not show many clams there were more than enough and I couldn't even finish them. Luckily we had zip lock bags and a cooler for the drive in so I packed them away for later. My wife said the Lobster roll was delicious and was well worth the $19 dollars. read more

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Great little diner. Food was excellent. Service was awesome. We were from out of town and tried it based on other reviews. Worth the stop!

This is your typical Cape Cod joint, ice cream and fried seafood with a casual atmosphere. The inside is nothing special, but the service was friendly and quick. The lobster was cooked perfectly, and the steamers were delicious. The coleslaw and potato salad were perfect sides, and the corn was the sweetest I've had all summer. Would definitely go back!! The meal was delicious, and simple. read more

PJ's Family Restaurant - Steamers - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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During our vacation in Truro, we had the pleasure of sampling PJ's fabulous homemade ice cream as well as some of their most popular sandwiches and salads. One day we had their lobster roll and their sashimi salad. On another day we ordered their crab cakes and Asian Salad. Everything we ate was delicious, howevEr their prices are high. They have two sizes for their lobster roll. For about $22, I imagined I'd be receIving a hero sized roll but instead it was more like 5 inches in length. It was delicious but it was more like a very expensive appetizer than a main course! So why 5 Stars? I found myself returning frequently since their fish was the freshest and I was seduced by their salads and ice cream! I thought their sashimi salad was amazing and worth the price. And their icE cream cups, cones snd frappes are not only delicious but reasonably priced too! read more