We've been patronizing the Wooden Shoe for multiple years. Talk about a "local" bar/restaurant! If you want a real "Cape" experience, this is the place. The owner is such a kind, thoughtful, and down to person. We stop in once a year and she remembered us! The lobster roll was absolutely delicious and well executed. Without question, the lobster as fresh, combined with just a bit of mayo and appropriately seasoned. Our Martinis were perfect and fairly priced. Skip the larger restaurants and visit the Wooden Shoe.....you won't be disappointed! read more

When you travel 3,000 miles and have under 24 hours on Cape Cod, you're a former local, and you have one place to go, you have to choose the best. You choose The Wooden Shoe! The best lobster roll on the cape, great service, awesome drinks and reasonable prices. To be sure, there is nothing fancy here... but if you did an authentic old school experience, this is IT. Thanks Wooden Shoe for keeping it real and focusing on quality for decades! read more

Wooden Shoe - This is the "small" lobster roll! - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Went on the 4th. Nice local vibe. No AC pay cash no credit cards. The lobster rolls were very good, fair amount of meat on a toasted bun. read more

Wooden Shoe - Giant $44 - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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The food was tasty, the atmosphere was friendly and unfussy! We loved it, will recommend and return! The owner and her nephew were added bonuses! Thanks Wooden Shoe! read more

Excellent lobster rolls, chowder, and steak tips! Very reasonable prices. A hidden gem on the cape!

So... I have been stopping in numerous times per week, during our yearly vacations... Anyone that says anything negative about the food, you are out of your mind... Everything i have had there is really fantastic... Small bar, menu is small, but food is really top notch.... No fried food (deep frier food) . All broiled and or sautéed... Steak tips- awesome and yes they are marinated and cooked perfectly... Michelle reccomended the Quahogs..... oh my goodness.... Clam chowder was better than most fancy resturants... and we took it home (take out) still better than some fancier resturants... Twice this week, I had the steamers, at the bar... always fantastic... Anyone who disagrees, I have no idea what you are talking about... Years of constantly is what make ls a place great.... Not your one time when you are cranky and the place is super busy on a friday in July... and are the type of person that is never happy... this place is a gem... Although, I have been there during the busy times, waited and it always was fantastic... A place would not be in buisiness as long as they were, if they were not putting out a quality product... Can't wait till next year, or maybe tomorrow... U am so sorry, we forgot to take pics of our food... But I do have pics of my steamers from the last couple days..... read more

Wooden Shoe - Steamers.... - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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The best "stumbled into" of Cape Cod. 10/10 recommend their lobster roll and the salad. No frills because they're not needed. Eat inside and enjoy the locals or take a 8 min walk to the beach and enjoy the view. Can't say better things about this place. read more

Wooden Shoe - Giant lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Found this place over a decade ago. Had my very first lobster roll here and it is still the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life. This is the first stop every time we come to the cape alllll the way from New Jersey. Michelle, the owner, is always pleasant and welcoming. Beer is always cold, food js always fresh. The "vibe" is very small town local bar and I couldn't ask for it to be any better. If you're a first responder, be sure to bring a patch for Michelle to hang on the wall. Oh -- and CASH ONLY. It's worth the stop at the ATM, trust me. They have one inside too.. just in case you forget. read more

We love the Wooden Shoe! Michelle always makes us feel welcome and takes great care of us..... read more

1 star for the friendly service. Food was the worst. We're on vacation and have eaten seafood every single day, and this was by far the worst. The steamers were the most hideous thing I've seen on the coast. I understand that they are not the Littlenecks we are used to in Buffalo, but there were not cleaned AT ALL, and were all different sizes, so the large ones were not fully cooked. They did not smell off, just had a general strong ocean odor. However, when eaten, they reduced to mush and sand. Completely disappointing. When I explained and showed pictures to a waitress at another restaurant the following day, she said she was willing to bet they were dead when they were cooked.. read more

This is a Cape Cod Hidden Gem! The portions are way bigger than the prices and the family owned feel is throughout the entire experience. Skeptical of the limited menu? Don't be. They know EXACTLY what they are doing. The lobsters and steamer portions are huge. Crab cakes are all crab, cohoags are homemade and all soups are incredible. I almost don't want everyone on the cape to know about the amazing deal and this hidden gem because it's so worth it. We will be regulars in the future and happy to support a well run, price friendly, family owned business. Special shout-out to Brayden our server who was wonderful :) read more

This is always one of our stops when visiting the Cape, usually eat there at least three times during our week stay, been going for many many years. unfortunately, this visit was not good. Wasn't real busy as we always go off times to beat the crowds. Chowder was lukewarm, and the steamers were very sandy. The portions seemed a lot smaller than the past. we know everyone has an off day and we will give them another shot. read more

So cozy and quaint, and the freshest seafood ice had in years. The bartender was also the owner. Met lovely people while eating at bar. Clam chowder for the soul energy. read more

first time to cape, and this was the worst meal we had while here. service was horrible, they were out of many things on the menu like lobster. ordered their "specialty cocktail" of a strawberry daquari that was full of large ice chunks. salmon blt was dry and when we asked for some sauce or mayo she brought one packet. just not a good experience read more

Visited restaurant based on reviews. Wife and I had clam chowder and it was awful. Not sure what they use to thicken it but that's all you tasted. It wasn't very hot. Ate a few spoon fills and it left it. I had lobster roll, small, which was a heated hot dog roll. Plenty of lobster but for 34.00 you are better off at Kreme and Cone. Wife had a cheesesteak sandwich which was awful. Not sure if the steak was road kill but it was gross. Too many places in the area to recommend this place. A hole in the wall that is ok for drinks but eat somewhere else. read more

We recently stayed down the road from The Wooden Shoe and the owners of the cottage we were renting had recommended it. It was nice to experience a more local spot than a lot of the busier touristy restaurants. We enjoyed their clam chowder, steamers and crab cakes with lobster bisque on top. Definitely wish we have a lobster roll since it was raves about on here so much and the pictures looked amazing. Next time! read more

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Good lobster roll! The large was $39 (small was $28) which is pretty standard for the cape. Our lobster roll had more shredded meat than chunks and could have used more seasoning, but overall you get a TON of fresh lobster for a decent price. read more

Wooden Shoe - Large lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Was looking forward to a Whole Lobster dinner, I've been eating them for 60 years. We ordered 2 Lobster Dinners it came with corn on the cob and coleslaw. I rip apart the lobster and the tail meat turned to mush! Never before have I had that. I sent it back and even the server touched it and agreed. I ate the corn while I waited and the second one was the same and so I sent it back. My friends lobster was fine. I ordered a lobster bisque and was ready to call it a day. The bisque was watery with very little lobster in it, although it did have good flavor, i ate half of it. Even the diet coke was lacking...it was almost all seltzer, but we were thirsty and our server was so busy we didn't dare ask for anything else. We got the bill and we asked what the $3.50 charge was and the server said it was for the corn that I ate while waiting for the second lobster. He said they lost a lot of money on those 2 lobsters....Lobsters that were mush and no good!!! I couldn't believe his response! He said I was the first person to complain about their lobsters!! I would NEVER recommend this place read more

I never critique a restaurant but I feel I have to tonight. We have frequented the Wooden Shoe "the Shoe" since we bought our first cottage in 1984. Last time we ordered was Fathers Day 2024. The giant lobster roll was so big, we got 2 meals out of them and they were delicious. Ordered the giant lobster roll tonight. Was quoted $46.50. We were going to split it as the giant is usually massive. Was very disappointed. No chunk lobster, it was all shredded, small portion and tasteless. We couldn't even cut through the roll, it just tore apart. Also, the coleslaw was half full. I asked for a menu on my way out and discovered the price for a giant lobster roll is $43.95 according to the menu. read more

Still the best place this side of the Mississippi for a lobster. Come on folks, get on down here. The entire staff and owner are so genuine. I can't stress it enough this is my favorite place on earth to drink and eat. Shout out to papa Santor! read more

We have a family home in Dennis and have been Cape Codders for over 30 years. A friend of my wife's told her of this place that we had never heard of and that she had a ceasar lobster salad that she liked. So, yesterday after having breakfast at Wee Packet (awesome restaurant) we figured we'd do a drive-by The Wooden Shoe to see if it looked like a place we might want to try for dinner that night. After googling we found that it was only 300 ft from Wee Packet. We drove over and swung into the empty parking lot. There was an Open sign but obviously no-one eating there. On google it mentioned an outdoor dining option. We saw a picknic table in the parking lot, LOL. While we were sitting there talking about our possible dinner plans we heard someone saying something from behind us. We looked back and saw no-one, shrugged our shoulders and continued talking. Then we heard "MOVE TO A PARKING SPOT OR LEAVE!" and saw a grumpy old man behind the restaurants side screen door. Kind of shocked I put my vehicle in drive and we started moving towards the road when we heard "F***ING A**HOLES". My wife had to hold me back from jumping out of the Jeep but needless to say we did not have dinner there and never will. I'm guessing grumpy was the owner, the chef, or both. I just want to raise a RED FLAG that even though there "may be" edible food at this place, there is a bad vibe and possible dark spirit that I strongly recommend you avoid. Instead, just park you car there and walk 300 ft down the road to Wee Packet where the owner, the staff, and the food are exceptional! read more

Adorable restaurant in Dennis Port, with a friendly atmosphere and good service. Food however was lack luster. Lobster Bisque was wonderfully creamy texture with a slightly too sweet flavor and too little lobster. the Scallops were perfectly cooked but lacked flavor. The steamers were loaded with sand, disintegrated when shucked, and tasted like you licked the ocean. read more

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The lobster rolls were huge. I would definitely recommend going if you're looking for a quality lobster roll without crazy prices and waits

We were staying in Dennis Port for the weekend, and the first night, we wandered around looking for some food. We eventually stumbled upon The Wooden Shoe, and we almost didn't eat here because it's cash only. We counted our cash in the parking lot (we're classy) and decided we would go for it- and we were so glad we did! There was 7 of us, and there were only two big tables. Both had people sitting in them, but about to finish up, so we waited for a table. We eventually got a round corner booth after about 5-10 minutes. Our waiter was really friendly, and while he was occasionally forgetful, he was really funny about it so we didn't mind. The inside decor went with the outside- not fancy, but what you'd expect at a limited menu, seafood-focused place on the Cape. I ordered a cup of clam chowder ($4.75) and a lobster roll. I forget the exact cost of the lobster roll, but their specials and "market price" items ran about $14-20. We also got some pitchers of beer- they have a small but decent selection of bottles and drafts, and also a full bar. Other people at our table ordered steamers, lobster bisque ($5), and whole lobsters. My clam chowder was really tasty and I couldn't stop eating it. I didn't try the lobster bisque, but it also got rave reviews from people at the table. By the end, there seriously wasn't an empty bowl on the table. When my lobster roll came, it was on a hot dog bun- love- and literally overflowing with delicious lobster. I've had a LOT of lobster rolls- I'd say this one made the top 5 or 7, and was prepared just the way I like it. If we go back to Dennis Port, we will definitely be going back to The Wooden Shoe. We had a blast drinking delicious beer and eating delicious food. The waiter was a lot of fun as well. If you're in the area and craving seafood, I strongly suggest coming here! If they accepted credit cards, this place would definitely be 5 stars. read more

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Wow!! The biggest best lobster role I've ever had. Great local hangout. Definitely a local secret. I'll be back! read more

Wooden Shoe - Giant 15oz lobster role (No fillers, all meat and mayo) - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Friendly staff, informal comfortable environment. Food is simple but very good! Best clam chowder! Scallops are very good. Great place for a taste of a Cape Cod local. read more

While visiting the Cape we searched for a seafood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. After reading many reviews we decided to give The Wooden Shoe a try. WOW!! We were glad we did! The Lobster Roll was filled to overflowing with delicious lobster meat! The small roll was very filling! My spouse had the Crab Cakes which were served with Lobster Bisque topping. This is a favorite of his and he was extremely pleased. Needless to say, don't go by a few negative reviews. This place is a gem!! read more

Went there with my dad on 8/23. My lobster bisque had several lumps of flour. My dad had the cod with rice and coleslaw. He said the cod was tasteless and the rice was very plain and only warm. I had the lobster roll and it was just ok. Would not go back. read more

Delicious oversized lobster rolls. When I'm at the cape I alway come here!! Friendly staff. Only downside is it's cash only but they have an ATM inside. Still definitely worth it read more

Went there for dinner with my family. Had the lobster and steamers. They were cook great and the portions were good!! Also the service was great!! Highly recommend!! read more

Best lobster roll hands down. I get a large one and split it with my husband and still have some leftover to bring home.

First time trying The Shoe. BY FAR best lobster roll I've had on Cape and I've been spending my summers here 24 years. My boyfriend, a Cape local, agrees. First of all, the shear size of the giant lobster roll was insane, three times bigger than the typical roll you would find at the competition, not to mention cheaper! By the looks of the roll I would have happily paid over $40, and it was under $30! Our drinks were also very reasonably priced, and strong, wich a young couple like us always appreciates :) Please please give this place a try! Support a small business, it's worth it! Much better than waiting over an hour at other places for a lobster roll that could never compete! We were so obsessed we practically took a photo shoot of our dinners! read more

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We have eaten here twice this week! The food was awesome and the price was reasonable. The people here are very nice and welcomed us back with a big smile. My kind of place. It's a little small, but that's good for me because it's a smaller crowd. read more

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You know what? This place is cash only and worth every penny! Lobster roll is AWESOME! Steamers, crab cakes and steak, all good! Waitress was great and definitely have the beach blonde Cape Cod draft! I'll be back. read more

Wooden Shoe - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Great little spot for a quick dinner. Came with my family and had an infant with us. Quick seating and very accommodating. Waitress was very nice. The food came out really quick. It wasn't anything special to be honest. Lobster Roll was kind of small and not worth $30. Very dim lighting. In fact, zero lighting at the bar except for the tv. Overall, an easy, laid back and comfortable place to be! read more

Wooden Shoe - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Stopped in as it was close to our rental and open. Flavorless lobster roll. OK lobster bisque. Not great steamers. Service was not very friendly, felt like they just wanted locals. Will not be going back ever. read more

The people were nice but our lobsters were well over cooked and they don't serve any of their seafood or any dishes with potatoes or fries, only chips. I like a limited menu, but the limited choices should each be special (and complete). Lastly the place just wasn't very clean. We felt like we stumbled into cool local hang out bar vs dinner place. read more

Has a dated decor, but the lobster and bisque were good and the waitress friendly. Seems to be a popular place with the locals, which we prefer over the tourist centered restaurants. May go back and try the lobster roll after seeing such great reviews! read more

We went here our last night at the cape. It is a small place that is basically the ground floor of a small house. The food was excellent. We had never tried the Lobster Rolls on our trip as they just sounded, well, dumb! We're from Chicago and the only thing you should put on a hot dog roll is a hot dog (or maybe a good BRAT). Well we were quite surprised. For $16 dollars we got a hot dog bun piled high with a delicious mixture of fresh lobster, mayonnaise, seasoning, etc. (at least 2 full cups worth). It was great! this plus the spicy thick clam chowder and we were hooked. Try it, you'll like it. Oh and at about 9PM they have some local entertainment but we weren't able to hang around. Parking is a bit tricky... PEACE read more

Terrific from start to finish. Place is super clean and bright. Service is excellent. They only take cash so build in a solid 20% tip because you will need it. Menu is straightforward--lobster, quahogs, chowdah, steamers. Market price the night we were there was $18.95/lb and my lobster was packed with meat. My husband got the clambake and was so full he couldn't eat the corn. If we come back to the Cape this place is a definite stop. Also, try the Beached Blonde IPA. Fantastic. read more