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    the knack

    4.5 (627 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chuck loved his lobster roll!
    Jude B.

    Yummmy. It's window service to order and pick up. No table service. Lobster rolls with fresh lemon tasty. The onion rings are a must have, fine sliced crispy piled high!! Fries also good but those onion rind dipped in horseradish mayo sauce was too good. Friend liked her haddock fish sando too. We sat outside in a heat-lamped patio still a bit chilly but ok on a 25° day. Tip there's more parking farther back road below the tiny lot on main road. & Shakes look fantastic too!!

    Amanda L.

    The food is fine. The buns for the lobster roll and the fried clams were subpar. Service is fast and they just call your name over the intercom to have you come up and get your food. I wouldn't tip for this type of service so be mindful that they ask for tip. There isn't any official inside seating so bring a jacket because even if you ask them to turn on the heat lamps above you, they won't do it . There's plenty of parking to help yourself water and ice machine and bathrooms on the premise .

    A avocado burger
    Cody L.

    Loved this place! It came highly recommended and I can see why! This place is awesome... I ordered a lobster roll as well as a couple burgers. They came out fresh and were extremely delicious! There were out door tables and chairs, water and shade.

    Burger and shake
    Krystyn P.

    Do you like Shake Shack? Then you'll probably like The Knack. The shakes are good, the smash burgers are tasty, and the onion rings remind me of a blooming onion. There's a decent amount of outdoor seating and the service is pretty fast. The parking lot is a bit too small and the patrons don't seem to care about well... anyone but themselves. So, if you can snag a spot, they make a darn good burger.

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    Jessica S.

    This was recommended as a great place for black and white milkshakes. They were delicious. We also tried the burgers, hot dogs, and lobster rolls with fries, onion rings, and carrot slaw. You order at the window. There are tables outside. We took our order to go. I would definitely go back.

    Fries and onion ring
    Peyton H.

    Fish tacos were great! Seasoned well, lightly breaded, and the cabbage slaw was very good (Plus the tortillas actually stayed together while you ate it). Perfectly dressed lobster roll with good chunks of lobster! Onion rings were a 10/10 and the sauce they came with was great too, fries were also good. You order at the counter and there are tables in the back that are first come, so depends on how busy if you can get one and how loud it is. We will be back

    The Knack - Orleans Location
    Michelle S.

    My family was in search of a quick dinner spot and came across The Knack, which had excellent reviews. It did not disappoint! The restaurant has a charming clam shack style where you place your order at the counter and then pick it up to enjoy at one of the outdoor seating areas adjacent to the shack. There is a good number of tables and chairs, along with all the necessary sauces and napkins conveniently located nearby. I pre-ordered our meals in case there was a long line, but when we arrived around 5 PM on Wednesday, there were only a couple of people waiting for their food. Everything we ordered was fresh, and the chicken nuggets were particularly outstanding--perfectly crispy and delicious! We will definitely return the next time we are in town.

    Fatboy S.

    Have been to the Hyannis location several times, and figured I'd stop by here while in the area. No inside seating like Hyannis - which I did not expect, but food was consistent with other location. Solid spot for burgers. Would return.

    Fish tacos and clam roll

    Ice cream was great. Clams were great, fish tacos nothing special, onion rings good. It was pretty cold outside and there is only outdoor seating. I asked them if they could turn on the heaters above the table But they said they were on a thermostat and couldn't. Our food got cold pretty quickly.

    Elisa F.

    Been here quite a few times for burgers and shakes and you really can't go wrong! Our visit this year included trying their lobster roll which a local told us was the best affordable lobster roll on the Cape. At $23, it was a great price! Definitely not blown away but love that it's tossed in a "lemon aioli" which added a nice touch. Their burgers are still the winner here! We got the Pickle & Pepper which was phenomenal! Perfect smash burger with great sauce. Definitely need to try their housemade lemonade too!! And they're dog friendly since all their seating is outdoors!

    Fantastic ! Perfectly simple fresh and seasoned
    Emily C.

    Best onion rings (fresh, flaky, seasoned, onion slice still had a bit of crunch); best lobster roll I've had. Actually taste fresh lobster, NOT smothered in sauces; Loved the horseradish dip that went with the fried haddock fish sandwich

    fried fish sandwich
    Barbara B.

    Looking for a quick lunch that's freshly made and served in a generous portion? Look no further! The Knack is a perfect stop after a long day driving before you can check in to your beach house! The onion rings are lightly breaded and thin enough to provide the perfect crunch. Both the fish and chicken were so large they overpowered the rolls. We didn't partake but many guests were enjoying milkshakes. We took advantage of ice water which is provided free from a handy dispenser . Seating in sun or under a shaded canopy offered perfect place to enjoy our meal

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    Best onion rings on the Cape! Fried fish sandwich was delicious! Service was great - in Hyannis!

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    The burgers are awesome. The fries are seasoned with salt and pepper and are amazing.

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    Best quick bite spot in the Cape! Very sleek and modern! Great food and toppings! Highly recommend stopping by one of their locations!

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    Great food and fast service! My go-to is the chicken sandwich. The outdoor patio is great for lunch and dinner.

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    Great food. The onion rings and spice and pickle burger were amazing. I just wish the parking wasn't a pain.

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    Good quick food. Good addition to the array of food that can be found in this hub of ocean recreation.

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    Never disappoints. Best lobster roll for the price. Onion rings are great too! Recommend ordering ahead and eating at the beach.

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