Captain Marden's Seafoods

As many have noted the 'new' Mardens restaurant is disappointing. Food quality poor, prices high, and it appears that the former kitchen and waitstaff which made the magic are gone. Their baked haddock was undersized and dry. Their $35 lobster roll is half the size of their former lobster roll and was served on a stale hot dog bun. The message is clear, maximize revenue at the expense of quality. We will not be returning.

I'll say, " Thumbs up to the captain!" 🐟 I live all the way in Ohio and Captain Marden's was able to air freight frozen seafood in a cooler. It got here ice cold with freezer packs still intact ! Thank you so much for fulfilling a craving this beach bum was missing 😋

We had a wonderful dinner at "Marden's" this evening. Everything was outstanding: the food (mussels with a side of brussels sprouts and fish and chips), service (Anna was lovely) and the decor. We feel so fortunate to have a local family owned restaurant with THE BEST seafood! Looking forward to many return visits. Next time I will take pictures and post. The presentation of the food was lovely.

My family and I ate at the new restaurant and are really disappointed with the menu changes. None our old favorites are offered like the Grey Sole. The cornbread is shaped like a fish and not good at all bring back the old cornbread. The meals are served with green beans and small potatoes. Some vegetable are offered as sides. They would be better off going back to the old menu or offer some of the old menu items as specials.

The interior was refreshed and looks very good. The staff is so friendly. Now the good. Yum yum yum. Fresh fish made to order. Dudes fresh and tasty. Come early the place fills up fast.

I never write bad reviews, but I do feel disappointed in the “new food” and “new menu”. My wife and I loved going here, mostly for takeout for years. We were excited to try the new menu after the big renovation. The menu options have shrunk. The interior, which held so much promise is essentially the same. Sadly the Captain’s Platter is dry and tasteless. And, you can’t choose between broiled or fried anymore. One size fits all, but sadly not a good fit. I’m not sure that we’ll ever go back. Thank goodness that the fish market is still terrific.

If i could give zero stars I would. I was there with my family, and the lady who was greeting customers was so rude and unfriendly. Not sure if she was the manager or not, but i felt so unwelcomed. I asked what the wait time was and she told me 30 minutes. I told her sure we will wait, can i give you my name? she said just sit there with a very weird tone like she was hoping we would walk out. Did not say anything to her and walked away with my family. She saw that her behavior was so wrong, and came outside to ask us "if she should put our name down" when she told us the opposite in the restaurant. Anyway, first and last time they see us there. But, some free advice, if you want your restaurant to thrive and succeed, you need friendly staff to greet your customers. No one will allow to be treated unfairly or feel unwelcomed. The restaurant is the one who needs the customers to survive, not us. There is plenty of competition close by.

Ordered the Captains Platter. The meal I received looked like the only seafood was fried clams. I thought maybe the shrimp & scallops (broiled now with new menu) were under the fried clams. So I ate a clam or 2 & still saw no shrimp or scallops. The young man who had delivered my dinner came over and said I had the wrong plate. He took the plate from in front of me & placed a Captains Platter down. I watched as he brought the plate, I had sampled, to a patron (seated at the bar) and placed it in front of her. I was shocked. This poor woman was getting a fried clam plate I had eaten from!! I let the waitress (Sara) know what had occured. She apologized but focused on me identifying just who had delivered the meals. Sara called it a "learning moment" and said it would be discussed at the next staff meeting. BTW, the couple at the next table said they witnessed the whole thing and were also shocked. I believe my days of visiting Mardins are over. Without this unacceptable issue the food was very good.

I think the write-ups for the restaurant and the shop should be disambiguated, as they're related, but different, experiences. This write-up is for the restaurant. The environs are super homely - low ceilings, friendly staff, muted conversations across the dining area. There aren't a lot of huge tables. The garlic bread is really buttery, perhaps overly so ... but that's okay. The plentiful garlic makes up for it. The fried calamari was quite excellent, especially the accompanying marinara sauce which was less spicy than I'm used to. I wish the fry on the calamari was a bit more crispy, but I appreciated the freshness of the calamari. The sea scallops with 2 accompanying sides were amazing. It's hard to revert back to store-bought water-logged scallops after having fresh scallops from Captain Marden's. The corn side on this day was good; however, the rice pilaf side was a bit too hard. The seafood fra diavolo was excellent; definitely not lacking punch and spice in the flavor. I also think the pasta might (might) be homemade. The seafood portions were generous and fresh. The Boston cream pie and the chocolate cake were decent; they probably should have been brought to room temp. before being served. In general they were too sweet; not sure how they sourced them (I am guessing they weren't made in-house.) Really glad that this institution is going strong!

I have been shopping at their seafood store for years. But I have to say that in the past 6 months the quality has really declined. The majority of fish is farm raised. On several occasions the fish has been mushy and not fresh. The count neck clams are often so small there is hardly any clam inside the shell. I wonder if they are even legal in size as they are about the size of a quarter. For the prices one pays for their products I expect WAY better quality and more of a choice of non farm raised fish.

Captain Marden's Seafoods market was open when I popped over during my lunch break but the restaurant was closed. They are currently (2023 summer/fall) relying on their food truck (Cod Squad) for the lunch crowd, while opening the dining room only for breakfast (Wed - Fri 7 am - 11 am; Sat & Sun 8 am - 12 pm) and dinner. When I ordered up my fish sandwich ($10, optional cheese, accompanied with French fries and cool Cole slaw and tartar sauce, with a wedge of lemon), I was told it would be just 5 minutes. Tax was already included. I felt this was a deal for the quantity of food, especially given the pandemic induced inflation. I grabbed a set of plastic utensils and some ketchup packets and headed off to find a spot to enjoy my meal, seeing as they do not offer any special lunchtime seating in their parking lot. The cole slaw was nice and crisp and cool. French fries were the thicker cut sort. The sandwich was prepared for you to top when ready, to keep the greens, tomatoes, and red onion slice nice and fresh. The cheese was melted directly on the fried piece of fish, and the bun came toasted. I almost forgot to slather on the tartar sauce. All layered together it made for a huge bite. With my appetite, I managed the entire fish sandwich, but couldn't quite finish off the fries and cole slaw. If I worked in the neighborhood, I'd probably make this a once in a while treat, apart from the normal packed lunch from home. *** Captain Marden's was sold out of their $9.99 lobster roll at a local market in Fall 2024. Their staff was friendly, and let me know that if I call their seafood market a day or more ahead, that they could bring my order to the market for pick up. Nice!

Day one of vacation, and we kicked it off right with brunch. Let me tell you, this place set the bar high. Three of us split the special pumpkin waffles, which came with fruit and a little cream cheese spread. The perfect seasonal treat! If you're here with a group, just order it for the table. Trust me, you'll need at least three people to take down that waffle. As for me, I ordered the classic Benedict with well-done home fries. And those home fries? Wow. So unassuming but cooked to perfection with caramelized onions that made them pop. And the eggs on my Benny? Perfectly poached, thank you very much. Overall, a great start to the vacation--bring a big appetite, and maybe wear stretchy pants.

Food: boiled lobster less than $20 excellent. Baked potato excellent. Small salad very good. The chowder I don't get anymore, it's a bit thick for me. Their cornbread and butter big. We bring our own wine bottle Oysters around a dz @ ~$3 each excellent. Service average. Place is loud. And I'll be back. Prices are very reasonable. It's the restaurant attached to their dish/seafood market.

Met a friend for lunch. Fortunately the truck was gone so the restaurant was open for lunch. Service was really bad. Mid order our waitress was replaced. One of us had ordered. The second person hadn't so we had to order all over agin. Substitutions that waitress #1 said were possible were not possible according to waitress #2 The food was good but the service was the worst. Then apparently the restaurant closes for an hour after lunch and before dinner and we got chased out of the restaurant just as we finished lunch. I was told no - I could not use the restroom.

Went out to dinner here with my sister and brother in-law who live in the next town over and had been here many times. Was a little bit of a wait but it was a Friday night and the place was hopping, and after ordering the food my wife and I could see why. They waiter came over and gave us corn bread to start with, which we thought was weird instead of regular bread, but it was so good especially with butter. We then order the clam chowder and onion rings as a starter. Chowder was nice and plenty of clams in it. The onion rings were light and crisp. We then shared the fisherman's platter which were plenty enough for the two of us. The fish, scallops, clams and shrimp was nice and fresh, breading was light and not to corn mealy like other places we have been. Service was great, staff were nice and friendly. We will be back next time we are in the area for sure.

It's just a nice little seafood place in the area. Was in town for an event at the local Marriott, and it took me a while to find this place, as their listing is not very clear on Yelp. It's much better on other platforms. We had nine of us, and we ordered most of the items on the menu. Great all-around seafood options. I went with the grilled captains seafood platter, shrimp, scallops, and Haddock. some of the others went with lobster rolls and others with fish dishes. I started with the Calamari, which was just perfectly fried. Clam strips and an order crab rangoon. nicely fried in a fresh oil and not really loving the crab Rangoon. Then, an order of clam chowder. Needed something. It could have used a little more flavor and more clams. Our wait staff was excellent! made sure we had everything our large party needed and a full restaurant.

What a gem in Wellesley! Fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Quiet ambiance with an older crowd, but the food was on point. We'll be back!

Always great seafood, fresh and very reasonable prices. The fresh baked corn bread is a great add as you wait for your meal. In my opinion, this restaurant is a hidden jewel. They supply a lot of restaurants in the Metro West area with seafood, along with a fish market. They must be doing something right. No need to go to a chain or the well established seafood restaurants that I won't name. You will not be disappointed at captain Mardens.

Stopped in for breakfast on Saturday. Had a mushrooms and borsin cheese 2 egg omelet for 12.99? A regular 3 egg omelet with 2 add ons at 50 cents each is 10.99+ .50 times 2 = 11.99? Special sounds like a price flawed? I ordered an omelet with spinach , mushrooms, cheese And side of bacon and asked for crispy bacon to assure not to get the bacon cooked til Dead and dry, cold on counter for the morning in advance... Side of bacon expensive 5.00 Substitute fruit expensive vs what used to be instead of their awful greasy home fries. Comes out with the greasy cold home fries , used to be at least crispy?? Bacon awful, I ask that it be returned for crispy as asked... cook send out again the same 3 slices and now 4 slices... bacon awful and not 5.00 value... New cook appears not as good as prior ones and thinks a joke to send same shit out a second time...after a complaint... quality is suffering there now.... Prices high for value now? Staff excellent as always... cook needs improvement

The fishermen's platter is very big and very tasty! The service is great and the servers get the food out piping hot! It's a small restaurant and gets very busy. The choice of sides is limited. No salad, just sliced tomatoes and lettuce on a plate. The cornbread is great!

We began going there over a year ago after and after Courthouse Fish in Cambridge closed. The first few times were ok though not cheap. But later on two occasions we took home fish that were definetly not fresh as we know them. Tuna was not fresh and tended to come apart. Haddock as I recall for fish& chips was dry and had some odor. The crabmeat was horrendous , opened container and terrible smell. Their crabmeat had no date on container, absolutely no way to tell how old it was. I wrote about it and owner said he would look into it with supplier, not sure he ever did as a followup visit also resulted in inferior fish so we never returned after that. They charge a lot for fish but no guarantee that the "fresh" fish are really fresh in terms of how long since caught. Their primary meaning of "fresh" appears to be "never frozen". It is very difficult to tell if a "fresh" fish is really fresh as nearly everything they sell is filets. With a whole fish, like Courthouse Fish" used to sell, you can tell if a fish is really fresh..eyes should be clear, under gills should be red, and virtually no odor. But once filet fish are put in case, its anybody's guess when they were caught. Our two expensive and terrible experiences finally convinced us to never return. We are particularly sensitive about fresh fish, having been born in Italy in a seaside city where seafood and fishing were a daily thing there. Captain Marden , in our limited experience of maybe 7-8 visits sells "fresh" fish in terms of never frozen but not in terms of caught in past day or so. Some fish and some days one gets acceptable fish, maybe a few days old, but definitely not the case all the time. They may go back in the refrigerator in back to make one happy with what they say is very fresh fish, but we found no difference. I did write to the owner and in his defense he wanted to give us a refund that first incidence but we refused , passing it off as a one time thing. It happened again and that was the end of our fish purchases there. If you go and buy the crab meat, see if they have yet dated the container or take your chances. How can they improve.? Easy, sell whole fish that a customer may see and judge freshness and offer to filet in front of you as Courthouse Fish always did. We had poor experiences twice and it was once too many for what we paid..

Had a coworker in from out of town and wanted to give him a flavor of some Massachusetts seafood. Seeing as we were in Wellesley we gave Captain Mardens seafoods a go. We got there about 1:30 pm on a Monday afternoon only to find out that the restaurant doesn't open until 4 PM. They offered their food truck outside for lunch so that's what we did. From the menu we ordered fish and chips and a lobster roll. My coworker enjoyed the fish and chips saying that it was not overly fishy tasting, cooked spot on and it was a good amount of food for lunch. He also commented positively on the coleslaw and french fries. I had the lobster roll. This was a very good lobster roll. I've had quite a few of them around the area and this one stacks up pretty darn well. There are a lot of lumps of crab, fresh, lightly seasoned on a toasted roll with lettuce. One of their go to lunch items. A good amount of food for lunch and something I would definitely order again. We both liked the sides of coleslaw that came along with our lunches. For me it wasn't too sweet rather the perfect flavor, texture, and freshness I like to see in a coleslaw side dish. The french fries were of the thick variety but not at all greasy.

Every time I visit my mom ; she chooses to come here . I have yet to be disappointed. Friendly staff and good food .

Delicious! Service could have been better. Would return for the food. Place is clean, old New England style.

This is probably the best fish market in Wellesley and the surrounding region! They have all kinds of fresh fish and shell fish. you won't be disappointed. Their restaurant, next door, was extremely pricey. Had oysters and whole belly clams and they were definitely fresh. But for the quantity, it was really expensive. Being the only good fresh fish market in a large surrounding area probably gives them the opportunity to keep the prices high. Never mind, that's how businesses work. But at least, they don't compromise on quality! Hope they open multiple branches across the state!

I've mostly had take out from the Wellesley restaurant location and it's consistently good, but not especially remarkable. The place always seems full at dinner service, which is a good sign. A little pricy (which seems to be the norm these days), but the quality is consistently good. Crab cakes are very good.

Best fried clams (with bellies) I have ever had. Period. Lobster salad was delish too.

This restaurant reminds me of Legal Seafoods when it was good. Yes, the meals are simple but that is how fish was meant to be prepared. To come to a fish restaurant means one likes the flavor of fish. I agree that the sides are not so great although I got nice broccoli recently. The discriminatory comment about "old age home" or the equivalent gets my goat. If a person wants an over priced loud bistro, then go to one. I don't like my fish with a bunch of pesto on it for example. My mother taught me that this means the fish is old. The service is uneven and the cooking as well. They must hire inexperienced people. This is annoying at best. I have gone here several times and I feel comfortable solo. Sometimes I have gotten home from travel and just don't want to cook, and sometimes just don't want to cook. Been with friends. A quality fish restaurant is harder to come by today as fish goes up in price. Other fish markets and restaurants have gone out of business. I am grateful for Captain Mardens.

Whether you're buying fish from the market or ordering takeout from the restaurant, Captain Martin's has the best quality fish around!!

I have been here twice now and have nothing but high praise! Both times I've ordered the broiled haddock with cole slaw and fried. The broiled haddock is just amazing! The fish portion is generous and the breadcrumb topping is SO tasty. I can't figure out exactly what flavors make it so great but I know I love it. And since it's broiled, it's much healthier than classic fish and chips. The fish is high quality, too. The tartar sauce is tangy, the cole slaw has a nice light dressing, and the fries are thick and crispy. The service is also very friendly and homey. It's a relaxed place. Would recommend for a casual seafood meal with family or friends!

Expensive but worth it. Staff is helpful and the dish is always top quality. We are addicted to the squid salad but not fond of some of the breaded prepared croquettes

Wow, thanks Yelpers!! This is truly a hidden gem. We're in Natick for a wedding but don't know area at all. Had recomindations of other places but I knew to trust Yelp! This is a great, friendly restaurant. Service was perfect, everyone was polite and not intrusive. Food came out quickly. I did call ahead to make sure of hours and luckily asked about alcohol, not served, so ok to bring own!! (We brought a bottle of Chenin Blanc). Oysters were so fresh we ordered another dozen. Took apiece of Boston Cream Pie to go, so full but sounded good.

Oysters may be the best in Massachusetts! Always plump and large. Fra Diavolo is one of their best entree dishes. Check out their fish market too for fresh catches and to take home their twice baked potatoes and clam chowder.

Very tasty, but portions small....would like to see better satisfaction for $. I will give this place another shot , but not raving

Captain Mardens has the best fresh seafood, prepared deliciously in their restaurant. Staff is quick and attentive, the restaurant is always clean, and the prices truly cannot be beat! If you're a lobster fan this is a great local spot for it and I would recommend this over any nearby big seafood chains (legal etc).

seafood beyond any supermarket seafood. fresh. quality fabulous selection. try ready to serve appetizers and seafood salads. the staff is helpful service is the best and its a family favorite

Pretty much caters to the older Wellesley crowd, so nothing very exciting or innovative. Very basic. The sides are VFW banquet-like. Would be nice to have hand cut french fries vs. frozen, for example- so better stick with the baked potato and the foil wrapped butter. The cornbread tastes good, but much too dry. SHould not be hard to fix that. The clam chowder is delicious, and the clams fresh, but too thick from flour. Real New England clam chowder lets the flavor of clams and the natural clam juice predominate. The main courses are delicious, and of course fresh. We do recommend that they use larger shrimp for the wild shrimp dishes, A little skimpy on size. Not likely that anything will change here, since the place is always packed. And must say that the staff is very friendly and helpful. Will be back, but wish they could up the ante a bit.

Gem of a fish market packed with great choices and helpful staff who know their seafood. I come here for the steamers and prepared foods, but you're not going to find better live lobsters anywhere else.

It was fine. I didn't have much to go on because I only ended up getting the clam chowder. I came for lunch on a Tuesday just afternoon and as another Yelper noted, the average customer age was about 70. Whatevs. I was promptly seated and given water and complimentary cornbread. The cornbread was quite good and I ate the whole piece with butter. My full order was a bowl of clam chowder and a side of garlic bread. I asked about a baked potato, but as noted on the menu - they really don't serve them until after 4 PM. My clam chowder came out right away - it was luke warm which is sad. At first taste it was mediocre - I likened it to the hearty version of Campbell's clam chowder. Then, when I got a piece of clam, that elevated the soup. The clam chunks were large and good., though I could swear they were a bit sandy/grainy. I was almost done with the soup and still no garlic bread, so I cancelled it. I was in the area, so I stopped here, but I wouldn't make a special trip to come back.

Best seafood in the region!!! Having grown up in the area, lived in the city, then away for over a decade and then back, when I think of the best seafood in this area, Captain Marden's is definitely one of the best. If I am looking for seafood, I choose Captain Marden's or Whole Foods. You cannot get more local than Captain Marden's seafood. What I love is not only how fresh the seafood is at Captain Marden's, but traceability. Ask any staff to know from where exactly your fish is coming from. It is common that if a seafood product isn't currently available at their standard they simply wont sell it until it is available rather than offering a lower quality version. The fish market has lots of GF DF options here, just ask any staff! The fish market offers more GF DF options than the Captain's takeaway restaurant. For the restaurant, you can always get fish or chicken with sides of vegetables. The atmosphere is clean and generally always busy, but they keep the lines moving. The staff are amazing. Some staff members have been working with the company for over 20-30+ years!! They are passionate and really knowledgeable. The owner, Captain Marden is second generation of the Marden family who are how it all began in 1945! You might even see him in the store! He is a great guy! If you are new to this area or visiting, this is a must-visit spot, not only for the quality of what they sell, but this is a local gem that has been part of the fabric of Wellesley for decades!! Make sure to stop by!

Awesome service and food! Came with our baby and the staff were so kind and attentive. We had the lobster roll, fisherman's platter and clam chowder - all delicious. The sides could use a little more seasoning/flavor but overall we had a great experience !

What happened? My family and I have been customers of Capt. Marden's for decades (West Newton 1980s with Friday $1.99 Fish and Chips). Ordered Tuna, Coleslaw and veggie of the day. Tuna was dry as can be, corn (frozen with no seasoning, not even butter), coleslaw was fair as usual. The best part of the dinner was the Ken's Tarter Sauce. If you don't want take-out business, keep it up.

I've been here several times now. They have so many options which is amazing. There is the "Cod Squad" which is the food truck outside, they have an indoor seating/restaurant area, as well as a place where you can shop premade items. Their lobster is delicious! Always tastes fresh. I've tried the lobster rolls, the Captain's platter, the fried clams, fish and chips, and clam chowder as well as some of the premade dishes you can buy inside. You can definitely tell they use quality ingredients. Most of my experience is with the outside food truck. Masks are required and there is enough room to have space between people in line. All the food comes out fresh and relatively quickly. I highly recommended stopping by if you're in the area.

Alaskan king crab legs were on the birthday list. Thanks for being open and having a phenomenal selection of seafood. Tons of stuff.

I drove 50ish miles from Rhode Island for dinner and it was well worth it. Best seafood I've ever had. Located on a residential street in Wellesley in what looks to be the old railroad depot with the tracks just steps from the parking lot. A generous square of homemade cornbread is delivered with the menu. I had the broiled scallops dinner. Scallops were lightly coated in Ritz cracker-like breadcrumbs. My two sides: excellent cole slaw, and a simple but refreshing lettuce & tomato salad with balsamic. Everything touching on one plate, just the way I like it. My friends had grilled shrimp and scallops with different sides. We all agreed it was the best seafood we've had and the prices, just down the road from Boston, were reasonable. The dining room is smallish so we were glad to have gotten there early, at 5. Attached to the restaurant is a fish market, or maybe it's the other way around. I'm going to be thinking about those melt-in-your-mouth scallops and look forward to bringing some of my friends up to Captain Marden's soon.

3 STARS: (2 for the food, 1 for byob) A seafood restaurant attached to a seafood market sounds like a great idea. Like eating fish on an island of fisherman. Surely they know the best way to serve it? Apparently not. Although the interior is relatively attractive, with a not terribly over-the-top nautical theme, the food at Captain Marden's is like a time warp back to the 1970's. Whether fried, baked or sautéed, it was uniformly flavorless and over-cooked. Totally uninspired, tiny crab cakes. Mealy garlic & herb shrimp, lacked any of the promised flavors. A daily special of swordfish steak, apparently cooked in margarine. National Park cafeteria French fries, coleslaw and steamed vegetables. Complementary cornbread was fine. The worst thing we had was Captain Roy's mussels (steamed PEI's, garlic-wine-caper sauce, garlic bread), the flavor of which was completely unappealing and the mussels decidedly on the fishy side. The best thing we tried were the little fried pollack nuggets, served with tartar sauce, which had an appealing crispiness. Captain Marden's one redeeming feature is that BYOB is totally legal, a rarity in MA. Unfortunately, our two wines didn't perform all that well either! Service is good, prices are cheap (~$25 counting tip/pp for dinner with no dessert), and you have a fair-to-middling chance of finding a parking space in the lot out front. But be ready to wait for a table (no reservations) since it appears to be very popular with fans of the 1970s.

Expensive but good fish. Tom is especially knowledgeable--buy his cookbook! That was the fish store. Regarding the restaurant, it's BYOB. Prices are fair. Food is straightforward but well prepared. Service, though friendly, is painfully slow.

Sorry but being a die hard seafood lover and from New England the land of seafood. This place just isn't it. The two times I have had the the batter on the fish and scallops was burnt. Maybe they need to change the grease. Also it lacks flavor nothing's worse than having to add salt to your meal that should at least have a little seasoning. If your really in the mood food seafood I guess they are okay. As for me I think I can skip out on eating here again.

Fresh fabulous fish. The takeaway is fun too. Shrimp is from us. The clam chowder is creamy and good. Captains restaurant casual, i like glass plates so don't go there

The best seafood chowder anywhere! The mix of seafood is piled above the edge of the bowl. It is packed with scallops shrimp lobster and some fish. It is my son's favorite food in the world. I have looked all over and never found a better chowder.

"Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner"... went there for breakfast for years... not now, lunch with granny on weekends ...not now granted the covid impact was a blow to restaurants ... but, that's over. Get back to your standard fare and update your website ... that's false advertising. Granny's going to show up outside on Sunday after church with friends and placards!

I placed a take out order last night for a broiled fish and chip dinner. It was $13.00 plus tax. I substitued the chips for rice pilaf and cole slaw. The large piece of schrod or haddock was cooked perfectly. It had a buttered, bread crumb coating. The cole slaw was delicious - it wasn't covered in mayonaise and the cabbage and carrots were crisp and fresh. The rice pilaf was perfect. The home baked piece of warm corn bread that came with the meal was moist and yummy! The restaurant was packed with diners and the take out area was also very busy. There's a good reason why Captain Marden's is a mainstay in Wellesey!

The fish market here is the best thing on earth (well, at least in Metro West). Everything is fresh, always. Option to call ahead if you want to make sure they have specialty orders like skate. My family have been coming for years and are on first name terms with the staff, who know their stuff. The fancy fish you've had at Boston area restaurants probably came from this market- pick it up straight from the source yourself and cook at home. We also appreciate the curbside pickup! The restaurant is also a neighborhood standby with a family feel and traditional cornbread, chowder and brunch options.

Have not done a sit down meal here but was very pleased with takeout from the restaurant as well as the food truck out front at lunch time. Love the food truck! The fish and chips were hot and tasty. Very large portions for the money. The lobster roll was a treat and even the tuna melt was perfect served with a side of fries and coleslaw. Would definitely recommend.

Breakfast is back and it is the best in town. Try the eggs beni! As always the food is fresh and the service is great.

This was our first stop after landing at Boston Logan from Southern California. We were looking for a local neighborhood spot featuring fresh regional seafood. Well, we were in luck as this little spot did not disappoint!! Located right off kingsbury in Wellesley, the restaurant is connected to the fresh seafood market right next door. The restaurant decor is simple and clean similar to major family chain restaurants like Denny's. The food however is nothing like a chain restaurant! The seafood here is FRESH and is evident from the very first bite to the very last. If you're in the area, it's a must stop !

We loved this place. Very fresh flavorful food. Portions were huge. We will definitely come here again next time we are in Massachusetts