Dropped by for lunch on the enclosed (and heated) top deck, and lunch was so good the rest of our party insisted we go back for dinner! Pictured are my calamari roll and fried clam chowder from lunch. The roll was so delicious I ordered it again at dinner, and the house made kettle chips were the first time I've liked a kettle chip. They even had a gluten free roll so my best friend could eat her first ever lobster roll. Staff was very friendly and accommodating--my mom needs to be gluten free, and not only did the staff work to get her a meal that made her happy, it was clearly labeled in our takeout order. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

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This might've been my favorite meal of our trip last summer! There was a bit of a wait, so we went to the beach across the street and walked while we waited. It was definitely packed inside during the peak dinner time, full of families on vacation to local couples. I'm so glad we were patient because the food was so good! The staff was really nice.. from the hostess to the waitress to the random staff member who held the door open for us on the way out. We were here almost 8 months ago and I am still thinking about the food we had! Portion sizes were huge, so definitely bring an appetite. read more

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A cold, cloudy weekday early evening, and still a full house! Quick service. Clam chowder so thick you can eat it with a fork. Overstuffed fresh lobster rolls. A view of the water from the upstairs deck. We will be back- maybe even tomorrow! read more

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Seafood is fresh, while service was prompt and friendly. On a nice day, sit out on the patio deck for great views of the beach across the street. Highlights of the meal were the fisherman's platter and clam chowder. The Cajun Swordfish was lackluster in comparison to the succulent seafood fried perfectly in the fisherman's platter & the clam chowder infused with flavor and goodness. My friend loved this place so much, she came back the following week with her parents! If you're around Cape Cod area, then I suggest you don't Skip out on checking out Skipper ;) read more

We arrived off season on May 19, and it was in the middle of the afternoon around 2:00. I have to say it was so very good. The wait staff were so polite and welcoming. We had the clam chowder. It's a creamy clam chowder, which husband does not enjoy. However, it was tasty. I do like a creamy clam chowder and this was heavy. Delicious but heavy. I'm glad I ordered only a cup. We split the seafood fish platter. It was plenty for the two of us. I think it would have been good for 3 people. You could tell everything was fresh. It was amazing! Even the oils they fried it all in was fresh. This is a great place to stop. Again, off season, I'm sure is a different animal than the busy season. Being on the water made me give it the 5th star. This is my new favorite on the Cape. read more

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For the quahog-curious, the menu says "try it!" so I did. Served up on a shell, the Stuffed Quahog is a brown mass of things mixed together, namely quahog, bread crumbs, sausage, bell peppers, and spices. I enjoyed the flavor, which I can't quite describe. Like the menu says, "try it!" We also ordered the Lobster Ravioli, which was fantastic, as well as the clam chowder. I actually had a partial cup of chowder earlier that day, but I still had room for a little more. Skipper's chowder was thicker and had plenty of chunks of clam. I wish we had room for ice cream! Past the summer season, the Skipper was one of the only restaurants open in the area. It was already much cooler mid-October and they had their upstairs patio covered. After a 20 minute walk in the dark for dinner, I think it was worth it! Very kind service and comfortable atmosphere. I had serious thoughts about leaving with some Skipper merchandise. read more

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A great restaurant next to the beach with beautiful views from the deck. There's plenty of parking with an attached ice cream stall. The staff were great and pulled down the shades when it got pretty hot in the sun. The local beer brewed for the restaurant is refreshing and perfect on a nice day. The clam chowder is creamy with great flavor and a good amount of clams. The fisherman's platter is cooked to perfection, for the price I do think the portion of seafood is light but comparable to local restaurants. The tatar sauce tasted homemade and complimented the seafood well. read more

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You need to have the entire party to get seated, and there is an upstairs and downstairs seating area. For the 6 of us, we got the clambake (for 4), summer salad, and lobster mac and cheese. It was a lot of food and we had tons of leftovers. The clambake had potatoes, delicious corn, linguica (some liked this the most), lobster of course (one even had roe, but was cooked too hard), steamers (first time eating these - you have to wash them in broth first), and Mussels. It also came with 4 cups of clam chowder that was delicious. The mac and cheese was good, and we ended up putting the remaining lobster meat in there. The summer salad was the type of salad I needed - fresh vegetables and some fruit sweetness. The bloody Mary is custom to order, and was strong in liquor. Tasty though with unique toppings like pickled asparagus. read more

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We chose Skippers because they had great reviews. Definitely didnt let us down. As always, wife got the burger which she said was definitely a hit. I got the steamer pot which had a full lobster, steamer clams, muscles, potatoes, corn, sausage and hot butter - served with a bib! For non-locals - if you are NOT familiar with steamers, check them out first! I have personally on every had "little neck clams" - never knew with they were called that until I got steamers in New England. The necks definitely freaked me out a little bit Buttt the pot was still delish. Waiter offered to help with cracking the lobster but I was in it! Sausage was a little overcooked and lobster claw meat was rubbery but the tail was great! All in all, id go back but probably get something else. The pot was actually reasonably priced considering the full lobster and all the other goodies. read more

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We came by for a late lunch. We sat out on the upper deck. It was nice and comfortable with a freeze. We tried their sangria and it wasn't the greatest but it was ok. I liked it had fresh fruits. We also tried one of their local draft beers. I have to hand it to them. The best tuna nachos ever!! You get a very large portion and lots of fresh perfectly cut tuna with perfect flavor. The wasabi dressing was the best and specially with avocado and seaweed salad. We also ordered the boiled lobster pot. It was enough for both of us since the tuna nachos was so much. I loved the food and Melissa the waiter was very nice. read more

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Clam strips were amazing! Mules were refreshing, quahog was interesting to try, liked the flavor but texture was bit too mushy. Clam chowder great flavor and thickness. Shrimp bowl was good but way too much rice. Chicken sandwich was superb. Overall great vibe, good service. read more

Server was Izzy. She was kind, attentive, and professional. She represented the restaurant very well.

We ended up going to Skippers for lunch, which was great because it wasn't super busy (we heard wait times for dinner can surpass 2 hours). Chowder was absolutely delicious - thick, creamy and full of clams. All our entrees came out hot and portions were generous. Our server, Jess, was a 10 - she made the whole experience that much better. She was personable, helpful and on top of refills. This is one of our new go to places for lunch on the cape and looking forward to coming back! read more

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Service was great, server was very knowledgeable about the menu and which contained dairy. We had a person in our party with a dairy allergy and a knowledgeable staff makes all the difference in the world. Fish and chips were delicious and haddock was super fresh. Lobster roll was also super fresh and tasty! View from our table was great as well! read more

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Place was pretty busy for off-season. Had the swordfish, it's basically a fish patty you'd have in prision. The seafood chowder was Wonder bread in a blender. Even the french fries were stale. Seriously, the only good thing about the place was the Heins ketchup and the ginger ale. I have no idea how it gets a 4 stars... read more

Delicious food, excellent, attentive service, upbeat atmosphere. It's one of our favorite restaurants on the Cape.

Came into Skipper's right before closing at the end of the season and I had the best meal of my trip! I had never tried a lobster roll before so the meet in the middle roll with garlic aioli and butter was DELICIOUS. I split that and the jumbo shrimp which was also amazing. The biggest shrimp I've ever seen and they were cooked perfectly. They had a great snap and the cocktail sauce was a must. The food also came out insanely fast, and the restaurant was pretty packed. We sat on the upper level and we were under a heater so it was nice and warm as well. Perfect for a fall day! read more

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Food was great. Fried chicken sandwich and the dessert homemade chocolate chip cookie and ice cream were excellent. The service was fantastic read more

Best meal our entire time in this town. Went to another place down the street and it peeled the computer sitting when I had a higher rating. Had the fried clam strips which are amazing the fish tacos, scallops, custom, bloody Mary and drink drinks where they put your picture on your cocktail and the lobster roll. Everything was amazing. read more

Charming spot near the water if the weather allows you to see it! Food was decent and the server was very friendly! The chowder was in fact delicious and the garlic aoli on the lobster roll took things up a notch. There are lots of great lobster rolls on the cape and this one does the trick! We ordered the swordfish and it didn't have much flavor so I'd stick to the classics with this spot. Better than anything we ate however was the ice cream from the shack right out front. read more

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Fantastic kitchen! They make a lobster roll a gourmet experience. They had a day special with aioli that's to die for. Add the blue fish Cesar salad with a glass of muscadet. It seemed a little touristy on first glance, but the ambience and the service were friendly professional grade. Don't skip if you are close!!! read more

Lot of energy and people. Great for tourists. There was a lobster roll special and special it was. It was lightly sautéed in butter Enron a toasted roll with aioli and chives on top. We also ordered Cajun swordfish that was average but served the most amazing creamy mash potatoes ever. read more

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Went on vacation with a family of 15, they don't do reservations but were very kind with our accommodation. On top of that the food came out staggered perfectly on time. Service was patient and friendly. Enjoyed everything we ordered. read more

Service super fast and totally five stars. Food was great 4.5 stars. We had a summer salad with strawberries blueberries and Gorgonzola that was great. Also had the fisherman's platter which was more than enough for two. Main detracting factor here are the crowds- over an hour wait for a table - and once we were seated we ended up next to a party of 12-15 which contained more young kids than adults. The kids were actually pretty well behaved but it was chaotic with parents continually getting up to escort kids to the restroom and trying to corral all the food orders. The room where we were seated was all tile walls too which made it very loud and unpleasant. While food and service were great not sure we'd return during peak season again due to the hectic ambience- not relaxing and not romantic at all. Maybe you'd have better luck with their outdoor seating. read more

We had a wonderful lunch here today! Our server, Daniel, was great. When we arrived, around 1:00 on a Saturday, we had the option to sit upstairs or downstairs, and we opted for upstairs. We were seated at a table in the enclosed porch type area, with views of the ocean, and lots of sunlight. The beverage menu looked pretty fun (they can screen print your face on your beer or cocktail), however, decided to stick to water and an Arnold Palmer. The clam chowder has won all kinds of awards, so, of course, had to start with a cup of that. It did not disappoint - super creamy, and loaded with clams, and potatoes as a great clam chowder should be. For my entree, I had the fish taco - it was ENORMOUS! It comes with a large piece of panko crusted, fried haddock, with loads of lettuce, corn, salsa, cheese, and a delicious chipotle mayo. I took a few bites of it all together, then ate the insides from the shell. Also worth noting the shell was delicious - and nicely puffed/cooked, but just a LOT of food, My husband ordered the lobster Mac and cheese, which was also incredibly portioned, and chock full of lobster. We loved everything we had, and the service. Worth noting that there's an ice cream window downstairs (you can also order it in the restaurant), we will for sure be back to try more of the menu, and get some ice cream next time! read more

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Came in with a fairly large group, they did their best to accommodate us. The name sake, the chowder was really tasty but in my opinion the broth is a bit thin for a hearty chowder. The lobster roll was great but a bit pricey but sadly that's to be expected nowadays. All the food was fresh and hot when it came out. Their beer selection hit all the important notes, some big names, some local flavors, win win all around. Next time we are in the area we will for sure be stopping in for another sampling of yummy eats. read more

Have eateb here many times when I'm in the area. Popular place with good food and drinks. Service is fast and sometimes you do have to wait for a table during prime dinner times. I usually have the clam chowder 8/10. Fish and chips are decent. Lobsta roll is good. Solid food, but not cheap due to location and freshness. read more

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This place was hopping. Such a fun vibe with many exchange students working here from many different countries. They were all very nice and helpful and having fun. The fish and chips were delicious. And the "fish" taco was huge and amazing. There were 3 of us and we didn't even finish the two dishes...however maybe because we were saving room for a sundae...and it was amazing too. I wish we lived in the area, we would become regulars here. read more

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Food was fresh but everything lacked seasoning, specifically salt. We had 6 people at the table, and tried a number of appetizers and mains. We had the chowder, stuffed quahog, tuna wonton nachos, bacon wrapped scallops, various fried seafood dinners and rice bowls. Of everything, the bacon wrapped scallops and the quahog were the most enjoyable. All of the seafood was very fresh and of high quality but everything needed salt. Some might prefer less but adding at the table just isn't the same. Decor was nice as was our server. Prices were not outrageous for the area. Unfortunately they do not take reservations and the wait could be quite long. Collectively, we decided that we'd come back again but wouldn't wait 1.5 hrs. Plenty of other good restaurants in the area too. read more

Good drinks, food, and service. Place was packed on an offseason wkd- a sign of a good spot read more

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I was visiting Cape Cod for the first time and knew I had to try some local seafood. After reading great things about the Skipper Chowder House, I decided to give it a shot and they did not disappoint. We kicked things off with The Skipper Bloody Mary. You can customize it with a variety of fun toppings like jumbo shrimp, dill pickles, Tajín rim and more. Wanting to keep things light, we shared a few things. First up was Oysters of the Day. l've had a bad experience with oysters in the past elsewhere, so I was a litte hesitant. These oysters were fresh, clean and really tasty. Next was the "Fried" Clam Chowdah served with a side of hot sauce. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Yummy! Finally, we tried the Cape Cod Clam Chowdah. Wow, it was the best l've ever had! Great flavor with tender seafood and potatoes. The service was attentive & the atmosphere was good. Overall, I really enjoyed both the drinks and the food. I'll definitely be coming back when in Cape Cod. read more

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I know this place got a lot of great reviews but my wife and I were just not impressed. The food we had tasted very bland. The chowder was a little too thick with very little taste. It gets very crowded and alot of people eat here. The only thing my wife and I truly enjoyed was the ice cream. What a great price and they servers are truly generous with their scoops. You can grab ice cream to go in the front. read more

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Unfortunately, this place is a tourist trap. My husband and I were excited for some classic seafood, but the environment was a little chaotic. Our waiter was very nice though. The food was OK, nothing too crazy good or anything. read more

We had a good dinner here and its location across from a nice beach made the wait bearable. I had the lobster Mac & cheese but next time I'd go with a wicked lobster roll (the one with butter) I had a good coconut margarita. I think the second floor seating is better as they get an ocean view while eating. My husband had fish and chips and my daughter a burger. We had wanted to try this place last year but the waits are always crazy. read more

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There was quite a wait to be seated but it's a popular spot so was expected . We got drinks while we waited very friendly staff and lots of space outside to sit and people watch in the meantime. The clam chowder was very good and what they are known for. My Long Island was a bit off , not sure what was different , the food was very good though. read more

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The Skipper Chowder House in South Yarmouth, Mass has been serving up Award-Winning Classic Cape Cod dishes since 1936. We were not disappointed! https://lisaefreedman.com/skipper-chowder-house-south-yarmouth-ma/ read more

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Just went for the Bloody Mary's. They were great. You fill out a sheet and choose your vodka, Bloody Mary mix, rim and of course your add ons. Everything from shrimp, mini cheeseburgers, bacon wrapped scallops to your usual olives and celery. What fun! I have also been here for dinner! The staff is very friendly and you can't beat the view! read more

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Stopped here for lunch. It was nice day so we sat in the upper section and were able to look out at the water across the street. The clam chowder was on the thicker side but everything was good. Staff were friendly but there was some minor projects maybe lighting being fix while we were dining. read more

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Got a chicken sandwich with lettuce tomato and onions. Was really tasty enjoyed it very much. Husband got the chowder, and he scarfed it down, he had been looking forward to really clam chowder from MA. Son got chicken tenders with fries, ate it all. Would recommend visiting if you are in the area, service was perfect our waiter checked on us occasionally and was very friendly. read more

Impeccable service!! Wonderful family eatery. Ambiance is loud and casual. Very busy. Recommended to make reservations. Ice cream shoppe located outside, usually has foreign students working the register- be patient! They're doing their best! Food is exactly as described. Don't expect fancy or fine dining, they're making the best out of lobster. Vegetables were mid. Soggy and unflavored. Veg is just to add color to plate. Didn't really mind. Mashed potato and scallops were great! read more

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