Restaurant was down the street from our hotel + got great recommendations from a few locals. Glad we went (twice)! Clam chowder was perfect--thick & full of clams! Fried platters also good---not greasy & definitely shareable since you get lots. Hostess & wait staff all so attentive. Definitely going back when in the area. read more

Wowowow - AMAZING. Our group was visiting from out of town and craving lobster rolls but we were overly impressed by their other menu items as well. After parking in the lot next door, we were seated inside with views of the harbor. Service was quick and attentive as well as impressive. We truly enjoyed our time dining here. We ordered a small raw bar combo, clam chowder, lobster rolls, lobster ravioli, and broiled scallops with a side of veggies. The lobster servings in the rolls and ravioli were generous and definitely worth your money. Everything was extremely well seasoned and well balanced. The food was so good we ended up ordering more to go as dinner (which was also delicious!) read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

spanky's is a usual stop here on vacation, as the drinks are boozy and the lobster packed onto the lobster roll is plentiful. the waitress was accommodating to our large group and being by the harbor is a huge plus. unfortunately i only have my before photo of the new seaside martini because it was so delicious and boozy i forgot to take any further photos! i like the spicy-rita too but i'm a spicy marg person. lobster rolls and caesar are a must here. other drinks that the crew got that are recommended: slap my clamshell and call me spanky, ocean 138, cape cod cosmo, dirty martini, and the frozen mudslide. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - New Seaside Martini - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Expensive, crowded, food ok. The wait staff are nice and dealing with an insane environment so you know, tip your waiter. It's not their fault that 400 tourists packed the place on a rainy day in September. I'll bet it's much nicer in the dry weather when you can take advantage of outside seating and an amazing view. Clam shack vibe with fine dining prices. read more

Seafood restaurant right on the harbor. A bit pricey because of the location but nice spot for seafood. Service was exceptional & so friendly. Despite how busy it was the food came out quickly. read more

This was our first time in Cape Cod, and I am SO glad we decided to stop here. Being from the south, I had never heard on whole belly clams. I got them, and now I am hooked! The clams, chowder, bisque, and lobster roll were incredibly good. I hope to make it back some day! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Clam chowder, raw oysters, and the best lobster bisque we have ever had. It seemed like it had a whole lobster tail in the soup! - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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obsessed with the clam chowder here!! so thick and creamy, absolutely heavenly. seafood stew was also rich with flavor and various kinds of seafood but i do wish it was warmed up a bit more. the fried clam roll was unique as well, but i couldn't tell how i felt about the combination of the chewiness of the clam along with the fried breading around it. you could tell the clam was sooo fresh tho. glad i tried it but probably wouldn't really get it again. our server was fine but wasn't super helpful when we were trying to figure out what to order- i would've appreciated more recommendations. great ambiance that overlooks the water & harbor read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Fried Clam Strips Roll, Cape Cod Clam Chowda-New England Style, Skip's Wicked Good Seafood Stew - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Scallops were like rubber and chowder was not great. Food is overpriced for the quality and taste.

As a foodie, I love eating the best! If you are on the cape, be sure to check this gem out! I've been coming here since I was 9. I've been eating here for over 10 years! Be sure to check this place out! read more

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This is the real deal for seafood shack dining! Matt the bartender is a really fun guy and makes you feel like a returning customer, even on your first visit! Hubby and I shared chicken tenders, fried calamari and coconut shrimp, all with accompanying sauces. Ok, so not the healthiest food to eat, but throw caution to the wind when on vacation! We did and had a great time! read more

We went 2x on this trip and loved it both times. Always busy here, I would recommend it early or later. The seafood soup is absolutely delicious and got it both times. Also, split may other dishes, clam straps were good, and the fish and chips. This is an indoor outdoor place and was very hot this past weekend, so we opted in the air, which was nice. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Seafood soup lobster shrimp Scallops cod the best. - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

We got the following: - Four Lobster Rolls - One Cape Cod Green Salad - Bowl of Cape Cod Clam Chowdah - Bowl of Seafood Stew - Bowl of one other soup for some reason I can't find the name of anymore - 3lb of Steamers The lobster rolls were the stars of the show, for sure. They're each $23.99 so very expensive in my opinion, but the quality was superb. You can tell that they did not skimp on lobster at all. I would recommend that for sure on the menu, although for $24 yikes. The other items were all just mediocre to me and the folks I was with. We got everything to-go and the food was ready in about 15 minutes! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Lobster Roll - very fresh and didn't skimp on lobster but expensive at $32 - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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Food is great, nice view of the harbor and sunsets. Casual and relaxed setting. Nice place to visit when downtown. Very close to Main Street. read more

Our large group of usually 18 eat here as part of our fishing trip experience. They are always very accommodating which is important since we are a large group. The staff is always very friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. I know they advertise their clam chowder, but my favorite is their seafood stew. It's amazing!!! It's super convenient and right off the docks. I highly recommend. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Our large group enjoying delicious yearly food at Spanky's!!! - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

I've had seafood on Cape Cod that I gave 4 stars to recently. Now, I believe I've had my favorite so far. My fried seafood combo had scallops that were just unbelievably sweet and fresh. It had fried clam bellies that hit perfectly. It had shrimp and cod that complemented it well. But I gotta tell you. I couldn't get enough of the scallops and clams. It got to the point where I found scallops buried at the bottom of the pile and I got giddy when I did. This place is now my leader in the clubhouse for my favorite seafood in Cape Cod. Maybe I'll top it. I'll have fun trying. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Spanky's Fried Seafood Combo - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

No complaints! Great fish, nice white meat, and good hot fries. Good oysters and fried clams.

Had fried clams and lobster roll. Clams were totally on point. Clean. Sweet. No sand. Light batter. They were just excellent. The lobster roll is massive. We went with double slaw no fries. Smaller chunks of lobster but it's fresh and tasty. It's the cold style lobster roll, and I prefer warm with butter, but it was still great. Oh almost forgot - the house fish chowder is out of sight. This may have been the best last of the meal. No filler potatoes. Just all seafood. Really delicious. We will be back! read more

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Arrived at 9:10pm and was seated immediately. They gave us crackers with a salmon and crab dip (it was yummy). I ordered clam chowder and lobster roll. Fiancé ordered chowder and surf and turf. We both enjoyed our meals. Lobster roll had a generous amount of lobster. Always heard good reviews of Spanky's but this was our first time as patrons. We sat near the bar area close to the waiters and waitresses station. We could over hear them voice their frustration that the hostess continued to seat ppl as it got close to the closing time, which is understandable. It was just uncomfortable hearing especially since we went after 9pm. I would definitely go back. read more

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This is our 2nd visit to Spankys and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Seafood stew and a couple orders of the seafood combo platter which we shared. The cod and shrimp were very good and only one of us liked the clam belly's. The shrimp were so good that I think I will just order that next time. We finished dinner off with the chocolate cake which was delicious! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Go here for amazing food, great fast service at excellent prices. We were seated immediately and Beatriz was happy, friendly, helpful with suggestions. Our food came very fast and we had to let the fish and fries cool for a minute because it was hot (Yay!). As you can see from the pictures, the portions were generous and cooked perfectly. The cod was nice and flaky and the chunks of lobster were wonderful. The roll was nicely toasted and the fries were hot and excellent. The slaw was fresh and very good. My wife substituted a rice pilaf for fries and thought it was good. I had lobster rolls almost everyday on my vacation and Spanky's was the best. Note: Spanky's has almost no parking so park in the ferry lot adjacent to the restaurant. It is only $2 / hour. So go there and enjoy a great experience. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Lobster roll with lots of big chunks of lobster - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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Delishious food right on the bay. Attentive friendly staff. Ordered side fried clam bellies, baked sruffed shrimp, blackened sordfish, blackened shrimp ceasar, and tunafish over a ceasar. Very large portion of tunafish! Started with the bang bang shrimp which were delish and not drenched in sauce. Will be back! Also got martinis my moms favorite spot for a mudslide and the rum punch read more

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Fresh lobster is always wicked , ours was a little under cooked but with lemon we fixed that. Great place, great food read more

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We stopped by for lunch (late in May), before the summer rush. The clam chowder was the best I've ever eaten, such wonderful flavor. The fried shrimp was delish, and hubby had a delicious lobster ravioli. We still had room for key lime pie and lemon cake, both were heavenly! Our server was polite and helpful! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Lobster Ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Very efficient service. The food was great and the prices were reasonable. We sat outside and watched the boats come in and go out. They are very busy and yet we were well attended to. read more

I got the lobster roll! You definitely get a lot of lobster especially for the price. I do wish the roll was a bit bigger but overall a good experience. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

This place has the best stuffed quahog I've ever had (and trust me I've had plenty). No notes. If this quahog has 1 fan it's me, if it has none then it means that I am dead. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Love this place. Sitting outside enjoying fresh seafood n a beer! What could be better. My son in law don't eat seafood but they have lots of other options. We come here every time we're in the cape. read more

The vibes! I never felt such laidback and calm vibes than I did in this restaurant. You can outdoor dine or head over to their takeout area, which we did. The server was super sweet, and recommended her fave dish to us. Or you can just trust in their menu because another worker assured everything we order would be tasty. The Steamed Mussels ($17.99), as recommended by the worker, was so yum! She said the broth tasted so good with bread, but where the bread at honey? Nonetheless, she was right about the delicious broth! I was hooked and definitely ate more than the rest of my party for this one. The Lobster Roll ($32.99) was different. The toast was not wrapped around the lobster, but instead, at the bottom. The lobster meat was soo good! Juicy, vibrant, sweet pieces. Highly recommend. Spanky's Clambake ($47.99), our stud, was missing one part of the set, so we only had the whole Lobster at first. The lobster was a hard pass, as it did not taste as fresh as the lobster roll. We probably had a bad one, as it also had black goo in it. The corn was also NOT GOOD! When we came back around for the second part of the Clambake, the steamers were more like it! I never had these oval soft-shell clams before, but true to a friendly patron's word, they were sooo sweet! Peel them out of their shell, clean dip them in the provided water, add a little of that melted butter, and taste that sweet ocean! This simple goodness became a new favorite for me. This is the place to go if you want to be one with seafood. It's pricey, but a must-visit at Cape Cod for sure! read more

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We are visiting here from the Midwest and love fresh seafood. Spanky's did not disappoint. I had a half portion of the lobster garden salad. I could eat this for the rest of my life! So much lobster in it. My hubby had lobster bisque. Wow! So much lobster and extremely flavorful! Our server was fun and took great care of us. I love that it's right on the water. We also had a chilled sampler appetizer with oysters, little necks, and shrimp. I'm not a huge fan of oysters but they were really good. We sat outside and the weather was beautiful. I wish we lived on the coast because I'd eat like a pig everyday! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Lobster bisque...get this! Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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Seemed like a good alternative to the pricier places across the street... we ordered the bang bang shrimp to go and waited for it outside since COVID precautious. Turned out just to be fried shrimp with a container of dipping sauce, hardly worth $18... Tasted ok but had to eat right away due to a styrofoam container making it soggy. It had an outdoor seating area that might have been nicer to sit down and have dinner but it was full. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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If you are craving seafood, this is definitely the spot for a nice meal. I got the clam chowder to start and a shrimp caesar for the main. The chowder was delish and the salad was pretty good - the lettuce was a bit soggy due to too much dressing. My boyfriend got the swordfish which was not cooked well - half was raw on the inside and half was barely seared. The high prices had our expectations higher but we left a bit disappointed. The staff were incredibly friendly and fast, so would definitely try again and maybe order something different. read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Caesar Salad with Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Ok why are you not allowing service dogs on your OUTSIDE patio??? We had to go across the street to Black Cat Tavern who was more than happy to serve us. Sad because that used to be a tradition for us. Well you lost some big paying customers! read more

We always stop at Spanky's when we are in Hyannis. Right on the water and nice outdoor seating is available. Especially like their fried seafood and raw oysters! read more

I normally avoid the big tourist-scene wharfside dining institutions, so naturally I was skeptical... We arrived at 4:30 (!, yes not a typo) for dinner with the expectation of avoiding the big Fourth of July crowd and wait for a table, as they do not accept reservations. However, to my surprise the deck was already full and there was about a 30 minute wait for a table. This was not an issue for us, waiting on the dock, seated on a bench with a cold Chablis and a beer made the wait not just pleasant, but one of the best parts of the experience! In fact, when we were called, we asked the hostess to give us another 15 minutes and give our table away. When we finally sat, it was so nice. A comfortable table under an umbrella on the deck overlooking the fishing boats coming and going. No one rushed us and we had ample time to enjoy yet another drink before ordering. The food to my bigger surprise was fantastic. Whole belly fried clams done to perfection, amazing bang bang shrimp, sweet wellfleet oysters on the half shell and Caesar salad, anchovies included, made for a wonderful, relaxed meal. read more

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Wonderful place! Had the fried seafood combo platter and a bowl of clam chowder three days in a row! Hope that will hold us until next time! read more

Spanky's Clam Shack - Fried Seafood combo - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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Good food. I ordered the Spanky's Fried Seafood Combo. It was a massive plate which I had leftovers from that I brought home. The dish had fried clams, fried scallops, fried shrimp, and fried cod. My friend got the lobster roll and fish and chips. The chocolate martini was good, and the bitterness overpowered the sweet chocolate. The place is also very busy and popular so the wait times were long. The wait time to be seated was about 45 mins, and getting served was also around the same amount of time. We went on a Saturday night during Labor Day weekend, so this probably explains it. read more

We came in for a late lunch and didn't have to wait to be seated. The raw oysters were delicious. We ordered way too much but enjoyed the leftovers for dinner. The steamers were really good. The stuffed quahog was ok. My daughter's chicken sandwich smelled a kind of tasted fishy so she didn't really touch it. Maybe it was fried in the same oil with fish? The Bloody Mary was really good with just enough kick to it. read more

This place has a great location right on the water! Staff was very friendly and were very attentive. The clam chowder was not bad. We also had the bacon wrapped scallops... YUM! We also had the lobster ravioli. There was a HUGE amount of lobster on the side. It was SO good!! read more

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I was waiting for my ferry so I hit Spanky's. I sat at the counter and had the fri d clams. They were good but how can you screw up clams. The ambiance was what you would find in a diner. If I needed a quick bite I would go there again. read more

So we were on the hunt for some fried clams and it was about 8pm on a Saturday during the Labor Day celebration. Everyone was closed or closing and we came across Spanky's on Google, not a name I'd put at the top of my list to try but we were not disappointed! We called in to order one Fried Combo and my moms eyes were bigger than her stomach and we decided to get two. The restaurant was really busy due to the fireworks and quoted us 15mins, our order was done by the time we got through traffic. The clams were ABSOLUTELY Amazing!!! I was eating them all the way home. I gave 3 stars because other than the shrimp and clams everything else was pretty bland. The fish and fries were mediocre, I didn't care for the texture of the scallops they were pretty thick, cakey, and rubbery. I would definitely buy the platter again and recommend them it was a busy night, everyone deserves a second chance. read more

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