I've seen so many videos about this place and we had to stop on our drive to Chatham. We got a lobster roll and clam chowder to share. The lobster rolls aren't cheap but they aren't lacking lobster and are soo good. They only take cash but they have an ATM and the food came out quickly for us. We didn't love the clam chowder because it's not made with flour so it's not thick like traditional but we were glad we tried it. We ended up stopping here for another lobster roll on our way back to Boston, so good! read more

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This review is long overdue as we stopped here last year on our summer vacation. It was our first stop and set the tone perfectly for our trip! The staff was friendly and the vibes were perfect. They don't accept cards, so make sure you have cash! You get a ton of food, so don't be afraid to share. We split a lobster roll (got extra bread) and it was more than filling. It's been almost 8 months since we were here and I am still thinking about the food. Might have to book a flight back soon!! read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

What is not to like or love about the Seafood Shanty? It is perfection, on the canal, with lovely sights, sounds, and smells! Plenty of parking, though in summertime... well, you know the volume of tourists skyrockets. However, well worth the trek and the wait. Nothing is bad. Nothing. Must try: Fried clams Fried oysters Lobster roll Onion rings ... and my friend, why not wash all that down with an ice cold root beer?! Great prices, and a wonderful staff. Just another New England institution! read more

This was the first place my group stopped on the way to our Cape vacation and was NOT disappointed with my first lobster roll of the trip! The lobster is PILED on. You definitely get your money's worth! I literally had to eat some with a fork to clear some to be able to pick up the bun....I think that is a good problem to have! The roll also comes with a side of fries and they were good! My friend ordered the onion rings and they were better so I totally would sub those if I ever come here again. They also have plenty of other options for seafood as well non-seafood options for your lame friends who don't like fish HAHA This place only has outdoor seating, is a walk up window to order and porta potty bathrooms so be conscious of that when you visit! But plenty of parking and an amazing view! I highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area! read more

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I had to scratch my fried clam itch and decided to check out the seafood shanty. After reading reviews, I knew I needed some cash because seafood it pricey, but I couldn't find my bank nearby so I had to pay the extra $3 for their onsite atm and $3 at my bank. We got the lobster roll, a large fried clam, and a fried scallop roll. Let's start with the good. The lobster roll is massive. There was so much lobster, you had to start with a fork before you can approach it as a sandwich. The French fries were also solid. The fried scallop roll was good, but the batter on the scallops weren't very interesting. The fried whole clams were fine, but the bellies were tiny. I love the big belly clams, they are both look and taste way better (as long as they are fresh). Overall, the lobster roll and fried scallops are items I'd reorder, but the fried clams were disappointing. It is for sure a shanty, with portapotties for restrooms. When you drive over, the turn can be quick so take it slow before you turn in. The person taking my order was nice but the person serving the food didn't seem to be in a friendly mood and distracted me where I forgot to ask for extra tartar sauce (a place like this should always prompt you because you can never have enough tartar sauce). read more

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OH MY GOODNESS. BEST lobster roll I have ever had. BY FAR. It was soooo much lobster meat for the price-- pro tip: order an extra roll on the side to split up the meat if you're sharing... it was still more than enough (and there were three of us). So fresh, so flavorful, perfect balance of sauce and not dry at all. The chicken fingers were also crispy and delicious-- I can just never pass up a tendie. The fish and chips was also super crispy, perfectly salty, and juicy on the inside. More than enough food for the three of us to share everything. The fries were just okay in my opinion and I felt a little wasteful just because there were so many. Just such a cute little house on the side of the highway. Great for watching cars and watching the sailboats float on their merry way. They have a large parking lot and area outside with picnic tables and umbrellas to sit at. All the workers were also very friendly. I want this lobster roll every day! read more

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Our first stop in the cape? The Seafood Shanty! I don't know if I'll ever get over how scenic/ beautiful this place is. Stopped in on a Tuesday and there was no line, plenty of parking, and lots of open tables to sit and enjoy your food. The menu is simple but offers a wide variety of fresh seafood. We went with the famous lobster salad roll (cold lobster, lightly tossed in mayo) and the fried scallops. Both were flavorful and the two plates alone fed three people plenty. $74 (CASH only) for both the plates and a coke. Service was quick and friendly. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Excellent food and what a great way to start your cape cod vacation. Service is pretty quick. You just order and grab a table and they'll call your number. A lot of seating area. A good amount of parking also. We got the clam chowder and it was delicious. It's not the creamy typical clam chowder people are used to eating. It is more soup than a chowder. It was very good. The lobster roll is huge. I suggest asking for an extra roll and splitting the lobster onto two rolls. The scallops were ok but lacking a little bit of seasoning is the only thing. read more

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As someone with a shellfish allergy, traveling in the Cape and finding good spots to eat with a large group was definitely tricky! This was a must-stop in our group, and I was happy to see there were a few options available for folks in my situation. My group raved about the various seafood options they ate, including the lobster roll, fish and chips, and fried shrimp. They also said the onion rings were great. I would have loved to eat a burger and fries, but the fries are cooked in the same fryer as the fried shrimp, etc., and the cross-contamination risk on a grill at a place like this is too high. I ended up going with the chicken salad on a roll, and it was good! It could have used a little seasoning and a crunch, such as some added fruit or celery. I especially liked that the chicken salad was on a roll, as it made me feel included with all my friends who enjoyed a copious amount of lobster rolls during our trip. The outdoor seating was super cute and plentiful, including options in the shade. They are cash only, but have an ATM available! There are outdoor port-o-potties for use. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for a quick, easy lunch with lots of options -- especially if you love all things fried!!!! read more

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The seafood shanty was such a yummy pit stop on our way to Cape Cod! We ordered and waited less than 10 minutes for some delicious seafood. We enjoyed the fish and chips, onion rings, fried shrimp, and lobster rolls. The fried shrimp was incredible! The lobster was plentiful in the roll and very enjoyable. They took our friend's shellfish allergy very seriously and she enjoyed the chicken salad roll. Need to know: cash only and the picnic tables in the back provide great shade of it's a hot day. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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Took advantage of the hot day and rode the bike out towards the Cape. Stopped in at The Seafood Shanty to give them a try. Wanted Clam Cakes but unfortunately they don't serve them. Ended up going with their Fish Sandwich (served with Fries) and a Bowl of their Homemade Clam Chowder. Not only was everything very good and fresh tasting, but the food came out rather fast for made to order service. The cashier and window workers were smiling and friendly (and she even made sure to explain the Chowder wasn't a creamy style to anyone who ordered it to prevent any confusion). They had plenty of seating available both in the sun and in the shade as well if you wanted to stay and eat there. **Cash Only here but they do have an ATM onsite** read more

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Been going there for Mother's Day for a long time. Their lobsters rolls are the best around for quantity and price. Paid $40.00 more for two elsewhere for same size I always recommend it to people and no one has been disappointed read more

Lobster Rolls!!! I've had a lot of lobster rolls in the last 30 years abut this was the best one in memory. The lobster meat, and it was ALL lobster meat, was piled at least an inch higher than the roll. You needed a fork to make your way through it. There was a bit of mayo to bind, and a piece of lettuce and a proper lobster roll, a ROLL, not a hot dog bun. It was buttered and toasted on the outside. It was served with a hugh amount of french fries, and all for $30. It's open for the season Friday April 4th. It's off the Bourne Bridge and a perfect stop as you're leaving the Cape for one last, perfect taste of the sea. There is no indoor seating, and they don't take credit cards though an ATM is available. Tip: Relax at a nice picnic table and enjoy your lobster roll and a chowder and forget your problems for at least short period of time. Thanks read more

The Seafood Shanty - Yep - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

This is a great spot to stop in for a quick but enjoyable bite! Cash only. Reasonably priced for the quality of food you get. Plenty of outside picnic tables, this is a seafood stand with no indoor seating....the best way to enjoy your meal overlooking the Cape Cod canal. read more

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onion rings and clams were mushy - no crisp. don't go near the en of the day. we will never go back.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to eat a burger cooked directly on the sun, I highly recommend this place. My friend ordered a burger and what arrived looked less like food and more like something you'd find in the bottom of a campfire pit. The patty even looked like someone had taken a bite out of it before serving--probably to test if it was edible. The middle was drier than Cape Cod sand in August. We might've asked for a replacement, but the staff had the charm of a DMV on a Monday morning. Maybe it was his mistake ordering a burger at a seafood shanty, but after a long day of seafood, he really wanted something simple--like an actual burger. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Burger - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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The Seafood Shanty in Buzzards Bay is a wildly popular seafood shack. I came for fried seafood and a clam chowder and I thought it was alright. The line is extremely long to order and it's so hard to find parking. The food does come out pretty quickly which is nice. Fried scallop plate was around $30 which is very reasonable and the clam chowder was reasonably priced as well. The scallops were great but the chowder is terrible. They do tell you it's thin when you order but it pretty much just tasted like clams in clam water. I probably wouldn't come back considering the hassle and would rather spend a few more dollars at another place. read more

The Seafood Shanty - fried scallops and chowder - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

1st time stopping here , didn't know what to expect . I was out here for work . So I didn't want to spend $30 on a lobster roll. I should have seeing everyone else's after I ordered my sandwich. My sandwich was good , nothing special , tasted like a filet o fish with lettuce and tomato, it had deep fried fish on a burger bun, the fish was very plain , as the bun , nothing special . But it's exactly as advertised. A fish sandwich with fried $15 and a coke for like $2.50 The lobster rolls are like $30 and look amazing. Cant wait to come back and splurge one. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Fish sandwich with fries - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

The lobster grilled cheese was delicious!! We also ordered a clam roll and it was so salty that it was almost uneatable. Parking is limited, it's cash only and all the seating is outside just a heads up! read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Saw this place on Instagram and had to come here to checkout the lobster rolls! They're MASSIVE! One lobster roll is enough for two people if you get a side too. We asked for an extra roll so we could split the lobster roll into two servings. The belly clams were fine. Tartar sauce was good. Clam chowder was very thin and not creamy which was an interesting take. The tables by street is very loud but we found a picnic table in the shade by the parking lot that was quieter. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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Best after boating marina bar spot on the Sound side of the cape. Bang-bang shrimp is incredible. Beers are cold. Vibes are good. Terrific service. We love this spot! read more

We went for dinner on our anniversary after reserving and cancelling about 10 other fussier reservations. All the precious menus on the Island just looked like too much when there is so much fresh fish to be had. The place did not disappoint! We made a reservation for inside (no reservations outside because of the unpredictable weather) and they told us we'd be able to be outside if there was room. We arrived 20 minutes early with rain predicted, and got a great table outside with literally the best view in the place, and no hassles about any of it. Our server was fast, friendly, and unobtrusive. Our view was great, and the food was delectable. Go. Have a lovely dinner. Enjoy the view. Cheers! read more

The Seafood Shanty - We sat right on the harbor. Lovely. - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Great lobster roll! Great fried clams w/bellies! Even a price tag over $30 you won't be disappointed with the portions or the deliciousness. Stopped for fried clams and onion rings on the way to visit my uncle on the cape with my sister and they were amazing. Couldn't help but eye the abundant lobster rolls other patrons had on their plates with such envy that I had to stop a week or so later for one on my way home. So good. So glad I stopped! read more

Excellent food, right across from Cape Cod Canal park area. Service was good, summertime can be very busy, but worth the wait. read more

One of our favorite lobster rolls on the cape. For around $33, they give you a mountain of fresh lobster salad on the lobster roll. We enjoyed it so much we went back here on the way home. Plenty of parking and seating. Cash only! There is an ATM. read more

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Decent lobster roll on the way to the cape. The size of the roll is large and I was very full after eating but the lobster roll itself was just okay, nothing special. They do package the to go order very well, I was impressed with that. Place is cash only with plenty of outdoor seating and views of the bridge. read more

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Wow. Had many lobster rolls both in and out of Boston area. Probably the biggest lobster to bread ratio I've seen in a long while - particularly for the price! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other inexpensive fare! Biggest disappointment. - the restroom situation. The place is hauling in cash (the place had a line practically out to the road). But I think they could do better than the two nasty porta potties. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster roll! - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

the best most fresh seafood out there. amazing quality, what's not to like about this place, everything I've gotten I've loved. the only bad thing is they don't take card. but still amazing. read more

Fried clam strips were fantastic Avoid the chowder they try to warn you that it's thin but there's no flavor read more

Fabulous fresh seafood! bring your cash they only accept cash but do have an ATM just in case. read more

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We split a lobster roll and a clam strip dinner between 3 people and we are stuffed. The lobster roll was overflowing with meat so we got an extra plain roll and divided the meat between the two rolls. The lobster and clams tasted very fresh and the tartar sauce for the clams tasted great too. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Clam strips dinner - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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Saw a video online that mentioned this place and had to try it. The lobster roll was good and they are more than generous with the amount of lobster. If you have more than one person, you can order an extra bun on the side and make 2 lobster rolls! Personally I don't love a cold lobster roll, but these were pretty good. Onion rings were thin and crispy. Service was quick and easy. They only take cash (but have an atm on site) read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster roll & onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

First place we stop at in cape cod to try out the Lobster roll and fried scallop . Both dishes were good.. the plate comes with fries and coleslaw. Service was good and the atmosphere of the restaurant is very nature.. the sitting is outside . Note : it's cash only There's an ATM there in case you don't have cash read more

The Seafood Shanty - Fries, scallop, and lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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Great for a quick bite right when you get into capecod, lobster was okay but the scallops were better! Great communication and service as well. read more

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Delicious!! I wish I had taken a photo, the pictures on their website are true! Very good and not drowned in mayo which is the best way to make lobster salad. read more

Lobster roll was yummy. With FF What ?!? NO CHOWDER!! My dad said his stuffed quahogs were "metza metz". Scallop roll was not as good as in the past. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster roll. Yummy. Lotsa lobster with FF. $31.95 What??? NO CHOWDER?!? They're out Scallop roll not as good as in past. - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Wow. I mean wow. We came because of a TikTok we saw about the portions of the lobster rolls, and this place lived up to the expectations. Not only were the portions huge, but the prices were reasonable, and the lobster was fresh. My friend and I didn't love the fries, but honestly, we didn't come for those--and who needs fries when you've got nearly a pound of lobster to eat? Absolutely delicious. The service was great--walked up and ordered and everything came out fast. Heads up, they're cash-only, but they do have an ATM if you need it. They have outdoor seating with picnic tables, and the whole place has a great vibe. It's the perfect summer spot. We sat on the patio and soaked up one of the last summer days with our favorite meal in our new favorite place. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Lobster salad rolls and the small clam belly plate - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Yeah, no. Not worth the money at all & it's gonna cost you a lot of it. We ordered tons of food for two parties and out of everything we ordered: Scallops, shrimp, clam bellies, clam strips, etc... the clam strips were the only thing we all agreed were good. Everything else was just lacking in flavor and or just mid. We stopped here after seeing the line of people outside. Nope, should've kept on driving. read more

We ordered: 2 lobster rolls, a cheese burger, hot dog, side of clam belly, side of fried fish and strawberry milk shake. The total was $140. The most rude service was from the girl who I picked up my food from. I asked for ketchup and the Asian girl rudely says I have some on my tray. I asked her again and she just ignored me and left. Asked for the THIRD time and she gives 2 packets. You would think for $140, they could spare some ketchup. The actual food is mid at best. The lobster roll itself is big, but doesn't taste fresh and is super bland. The burger is a weak burger. How do you mess up a burger. The fried fish was so greasy and and soggy. And the hotdog was sad and weak. Strawberry milkshake tastes too artificial. The only thing enjoyable during this meal was the little scrawny fried clam bellies. In one of the lobster rolls, we found a hair. Took it out and didn't want to make a big deal. THEN, we found ANOTHER hair on the other half of it. Such a shame for a cute little spot on the water. read more

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This place came highly recommended. You'd figure by the line as you drive by it must be pretty good, however, walked away feeling semi disappointed. Not a ton of parking for the amount of people who are usually there. No mention on their website of being a cash only establishment, but happy to provide an ATM with a price gouging service fee. I had the fish and chips, which was fairly priced. Did not have to wait too long for the order, but was served quite oily and under battered. The fish was fresh and a decent sized serving, however, there was not much flavor other than the natural saltiness of the catch. While flaky and tender, in my opinion, you should be able to pick it up with your hands without falling apart. Needed either heavier batter or longer fry to firm it up more. Fries were... just fries, covered in fish grease underneath. The coleslaw had a sweet onion flavor which was unique at least, but very one-note and no salt or pepper provided to season. In summary: fair amount of food and price paid, very much lacking in flavor, would rather go somewhere else with higher quality. read more

The Seafood Shanty - Fish & chips. Average at best. - Seafood Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts