I agree with the guy who said there are fake reviews on this site. I am local, so I've tried them several times. Each time I am saddened. The front of the house does not want to be there. I only order fresh fish. When I ask is is fresh- they kind of look at me and reluctantly nod. I asked for a half pound, and they give me 3/4 of a pound. Now if you don't want to serve 1/2 pound, say we don't do that. But don't over charge and act as if nothing is wrong. I usually say something but the attitude is not worth it. Try Burke's in Quincy where they don't demean you for ordering small portions- and they know how to cut fish. Or Whole Foods- at least you won't be overcharged. I'm done giving them my business. It is obvious th efront of the house has not been in the service industry before by the way they wait on people. Depressing. read more

Great food and service nice setup good location and quiet dining I recommend this establishment wholeheartedly

The seafood is fresh. Everything is made to order so be patient on waiting for takeout.

I was really excited to find a place closer to home than Lobster Stop for fried seafood that's opened all year. The murals outside are fun and the inside was very clean. They offer a selection of cooked items and a variety of fresh seafood, including live lobsters. There's also some ready to use ingredients in the fridge sections and packages of dry pastas. Don't expect friendly service. The lady who took our order looked like she'd rather be on a Caribbean cruise instead. Hubby & I both ordered 2 way fried combo - whole clams & haddock to go...took about 15 minutes for our orders. Got home, and to our surprise, the fish was missing - they gave us fried scallops instead. Had to bring it back, and the cook came out to apologize for the mistake and fried up the fish for us, which took another 10 minutes. Needless to say, everything was soggy by the time we got home to eat. Food wasn't bad but portions were smaller than McKay's & Loster Stop. I really liked their coleslaw...it wasn't drowning in mayo! My favorite spots are still Tony's & Clam Box. read more

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Exceptional fried whole belly clams... this place is worth checking out. Friendly staff and clean atmosphere

Such a a great experience here. Both fresh fish and cooked food have been excellent. My favorite is the seafood platter and clam chowder. Team there is super friendly and they even give free special treat bags to kids! So glad we have a place like them on the south shore. read more

Very fresh! Check this place out and support local establishments. No frills just good fresh lobster on a crispy buttery roll with light mayo and excellent fries. Will be getting this once a week at least. read more

Waves Seafood - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

I ordered 2 take out meals today from WAVES. One was a lobster roll loaded with fresh, juicy, hunks of hot lobster meat. Plus i carried out some seafood salad and scallops wrapped with bacon that i am eating now. This new seafood amd take out market is located in East Braintree. It is worth the ride wherever you come from. Food is cooked order,it is worth the wait. WAVES is now my go to, take out, pick up seafood place to go! Sabrina G. read more

We just took out our first order today. The people were very nice to me, who has trouble walking. They carried the bag to my car and helped me down from the curb. We got three soups and three seafood plates. Mine was very delicious plus I tasted a clam chowder and will definitely order that next time. The only reason they did not get 5 stars is my husband only got 8 scallops in his plate and wanted more. I had clam strips and a large portion and sooo good. If you have not visited this place put it on your list I know you will love it. read more

We ordered here and everything was amazing!! Good portions for the price, fresh seafood and quick service!! Ill be back for sure!!

I have gotten food from here a few times since it opened and each time it has been consistently and reliably delicious. I usually order the seafood platter because I like whole-body clams and it's hard to find them outside of the New England area. The clam chowder is also a favorite. I don't live in Boston but I always look forward to going by when I visit family area. The service is great and so is the bright ambiance. But mostly I go for the food. At some point, I would love to try something from the fish counter because it always looks fresh! read more

I'm from Los Angeles and was visiting family in Braintree. I was craving some fresh seafood and I happened to stumble across this restaurant while on my visit. It was such a great eating experience. I was greeted when I walked in and the restaurant was nice and clean. I asked for suggestions and ultimately decided on the lobster roll. It was absolutely delicious! Can't go wrong with the fresh lobster and the buttery roll. I also liked how they had seafood items packaged and ready to buy like the grocery store. When I come back to town, this spot will definitely be on my "go to" list. read more

Waves Seafood - Lobster Roll with Rice Pilaf - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Great food. Great service. Great management. Great prices. I will definitely be back here again!

Great customer service. Owners go out of their way to make sure patrons are satisfied! Give them a try!!! read more

So awesome to have a great seafood place in the neighborhood again! Always friendly service. Always super-fresh food whether you're buying cooked or items to cook at home. read more

Consistently wonderful. Food is delicious and staff is warm and friendly. I recommend it to all my neighbors!

We stopped in to try the warm lobster roll and the chowder - both were delicious. Also took 2 crab cakes to go - which were also good. Will be back! read more

Food was very good and very fresh, average sized portions which were very reasonably priced. The woman taking the orders at the register was extremely nice and very attentive. read more

I heard great things about this place so I went and tried it out. There were maybe 5 other people in the restaurant who placed orders for take-out (I was going for eat-in) after I had place my order for a clam and scallop dinner. It was a good 20 minutes before I got my order and the people who had come in after me had already gotten their meals and left. The meal itself was alright but it wasn't hot. It's like they forgot about serving me. Not sure if I'd go again read more

Finally made it to this restaurant and the seafood is fresh!! Went yesterday and today! The service is friendly and had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, super sweet and accommodating. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting! Highly recommend!! read more

Great food!! Convenient location in Braintree!Try the seafood plate or get fresh seafood and cook it at home!

We ordered take out. They served the chowder last so it was nice and hot. The seafood chowder was fantastic! Very generous portions of fries and onion rings. read more

Food was excellent/reasonable and the staff very friendly. Although this is mainly a take out location, there are a couple tables available if you wanted to eat there. read more

We got fish & chips and grilled Salmon plate! The salmon was under cooked, the fish & chips was a small portion, but everything was soggy! I doubt very much we will return! read more

Today was my second time ordering from Waves. We ordered baked haddock plates (2) and clam chowder, and when we went inside to pick up we added lobster mac & cheese and seafood salad. The baked haddock was a lot more food than I was expecting for the price, and it was extremely fresh. The clam chowder - the best I've had in Boston, which actually surprised me. Neither of us got to the seafood salad or lobster mac & cheese and we didn't finish the clam chowder, because this was honestly more food than we planned to eat. Would definitely recommend. read more

My second visit to Waves Seafood on Quincy Ave in Braintree did not disappoint. I bought 2 pounds of deliciously fresh swordfish. I like it a bit on the thick size to grill. Patti and Mary took care of that. They made sure I got exactly the cut I wanted. I didn't take a picture of my dinner but it was a hit. Clean. Fresh. Great service. Thank you Patti and Mary. You have to try Waves. It is great. read more

I have had the fish and chips. It was very fresh and the portion size was big enough for two people. The entire staff was extremely friendly! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Prices in line with other places. Fresh seafood case had good looking fish. Whole belly clam plate was more clam strips than belly. Very dissappointed especially for $22. I would not get them again. Owner working the counter was very nice the other staff could use some customer service training. Food came out quick. Clean store. Overall average. read more

I preordered 5 lobster rolls for Saturday pickup. Staff was very helpful. The store and food looks great. The rolls were excellent. Looking forward to going back to try something different read more

Went for lunch on a Saturday. Fish and chips were fresh; the fish was top-notch and the fries were average. Shrimp roll was very good and very filling. Their lower prices reflect reasonable serving sizes rather than the monster sizes we see at a lot of places. The staff were very friendly. Wait was a bit so recommend ordering ahead. read more

Wanted some seafood, but instead found a 40 minute wait. That 40 minute wait then turned into an hour and a half wait. The food that was not good enough to be waiting for that long. I would give a zero if that were an option, still mourning all the time I will never be getting back. read more

Food is delicious. Portions are generous. Prices are amazing. Quality & preparation are you notch.

Was in the mood for fish and found Waves online. Ordered from their website. Staff was friendly, and the food was ready when I arrived. Ordered fish & chips and a combo of fish and clams, both came with fries and cole slaw. Fish was fresh and lighty battered, perfectly fried without a trace of oil in takeout container. The store has a nice display of fresh fish and chowder for purchase. read more

Had a great experience at Waves this week! We had been hearing about it for months and finally had a chance to stop by. The store is bright and beautifully maintained. The service was great and we had a chance to chat with the owners while waiting for our food and they were so pleasant. You have to try the clam chowder and lobster roll, both robust and full of flavor. You won't regret it! read more

So happy to have this place in our neighborhood. Food and service are great. Lobster roll is all big chunks of lobster and the baked haddock dinner was generous and very delicious. The staff and owner are very customer oriented. read more

Awesome food; generous portions and friendly staff. When you're in the mood for seafood, I highly recommend "The Waves". Fresh and delicious! read more

Went to Waves to get some lunch. The fish and chips was delicious, hot, and looked good. So many friendly faces serving as I waiting for my food. Cashiers were polite and informed when I was ordering my good. Definitely will be going back and reccomend others to try! Next time, I will have to get some seafood to cook at home! read more

fresh and delicious food ! We love this place! Braintree is lucky to have you in our communit.

After hearing so many great things about this place, we just tried it, and wish that we hadn't. The wife and I both started with clam chowder which was bland and thin. Decent amount of clams, but very small pieces. My wife had a haddock sandwich with fries. The sandwich was literally a small piece of breaded haddock between a burger bun. No lettuce, tomatoes, or cheese. To accompany this "wonderful" sammy was a handful of room temperature frozen fries. I had a baked seafood meal with haddock and scallops. I got 3 scallops and a thin piece of haddock that had absolutely no seasoning whatsoever besides a tablespoon of bread crumbs. To accompany this tasteless seafood was boxed rice pilaf and frozen mixed vegetables that must have been boiled for hours because the broccoli was almost as white as the cauliflower. Honestly, and without jest, a fish sandwich from McDonald's would have been a better option. Never again! read more

Have passed by Waves a few times since moving here some months ago, but the exterior looks like a strip mall restaurant, which discouraged me. Tried it today because I haven't had a good fried seafood plate in a long time and was passing by, again. Originally from the Cape and know all the off the beaten path great clam shacks. Tried several places in Weymouth/Qunicy/Braintree over the past months and have been very disappointed. Picked up my plate at Waves, got to the car and had to dive in before leaving to go home. Chef made a mistake in the order, so I went back in. If it wasn't a staple in the dish, I would have just gone home without it. They expedited a whole new plate, which I didn't expect as it was only missing one ingredient. The rest of my dinner would have gotten cold if I waited for the missing food and they knew that. The seafood plate was better than I ever expected. Fresh, crunchy, lightly battered and delicious. Total food-gasam. Not big portions and a little expensive, but I would trade a large portion of mediocre food for a small helping of great food any day. Tarter and cocktail sauces are homemade, which I knew immediately. Clams were small and tender, perfectly cooked as was the haddock. Shrimp were large and moist along with the beautiful scallops. Not bay scallops, but I haven't seen those in years. No one can afford them, anyway. Coleslaw was a little different for me, but great. What I realized was that I don't need a splintery picnic table on a wharf to enjoy great seafood. This fried seafood plate took me there. Can't wait to go back to try the chowder and, especially, the lobster bisque. I haven't had a great bowl of bisque since Anthony's Pier 4 closed decades ago. Go to Waves. You won't be disappointed. Great job, Waves! read more