Seafood Sam's

We stopped by Seafood Sam’s and overall had a great experience. The food was delicious—everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The service was friendly and fast, even though it was a quick meal. We ordered four meals: one shrimp plate, a chicken basket, a hamburger, and the lobster roll (which was the priciest at nearly $30). The portions were generous, and the onion rings stood out as a real highlight—crispy and flavorful. That said, the total came to $112, which felt a bit steep for what were mostly casual, counter-service style meals. It’s hard to say if it was quite worth that price, even though the quality was good. All in all, it’s a solid spot for seafood, but be prepared to pay a bit more than expected for a quick bite.

When in Sandwich Massachusetts on Cape Cod definitely eat seafood here. Had a delightful dinners and lunches plus drinks. It was taco night so I had haddock tacos that were out of this world. We also had fried oysters that were extremely fresh and huge. The bar workers were delightful as we ate at the bar all three days. The Lobster bisque soup was the best I’ve ever eaten. After experiencing three days of eating here, we decided the fish chowder was the absolute best but definitely the lobster bisque and clam chowder is fabulous too. The best we have experienced on the Cape. Service is friendly, seafood is fresh and non greasy. Compliments to the chef. Definitely a family friendly dinner place to go for seafood when visiting Sandwich, Ma. Wheelchair accessible - plenty of room to sit - eating at the bar is delightful and quick

We sat down at SeaFood Sam's at about 8:45pm, roughly over an hour before closing. My buddy ordered the fried lobster, and I ordered the fried scallops which you can see pictured above. The food was ready within 5 mins of ordering. I couldn't believe it! The meals were incredible and the bar tender helping us was extremely friendly and had a lot of information regarding the restaurant! Will 100% be back again soon for more scallops!!! 😋

Love the atmosphere and the views—such a relaxing spot, especially in the warmer months. Dogs welcome on the patio too. The food and drinks are always solid, fresh, and satisfying. It’s the kind of place that never lets you down—consistently good every time I stop by.

Located a parking lot away from the Cape Cod Visitor Center (you can walk), we walked over to Seafood Sam's because our relatives recommended it. You can either order at the counter, then pick up your order, stop at the drinks and condiments location, then go sit at a table or outside. Or if you prefer to be served, you can sit at the bar, and the bartender can take your order and you can enjoy their special cocktails or drinks while you wait. The decor and dress is casual - shorts and T-shirt is fine. Excellent fried clam strips. The tartar sauce had just the right pickle bite. Best of all, you can get clam strips in three sizes - a full platter, a sandwich or as a small plate. I got the small plate which I got with a baked potato! I probably got a little more clams strips then would come on a sandwich. On our return trip, I got the clam strip platter. Picture attached. I had enough to take some clams and fries home with me. Their lobster roll ($24) was excellent for the price. Lots of good size lobster hunks in a big, toasted bun. I got that with French fries. The French fries were nice and hot, fresh, and really good. My husband had the baked haddock which he got with fries and he liked it. The couple next to us ordered the fried chicken. Apparently, their fried chicken is semi-famous - moist, crisp. I was impressed at the nice side of macaroni and cheese, biscuit. I think they got a 3 pieces, and it was enough food to share. On our return trip, we noted the the drink specials were really reasonably priced - $7. My drink was not too strong, but that was fine since it was just something different to enjoy with dinner on a hot day.

Seafood Sam's is a favorite go to. The food is always delicious and the portions are perfect. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming . I go to the Falmouth and Sandwich locations as often as possible . I haven't been to the Yarmouth location yet but wouldn't hesitate to go if I was in the area. The picture is from getting take out after work.

Overall this is a good experience. Knowing how competitive the Cape is regarding seafood, the fact Sam’s is still in business means something. The fried clams and lobster bisque are really good, and I like that the sides include things like man and cheese and baked beans. The stuffed quahog left something to be desired but that won’t stop me from coming back. The building is clean, the staff is helpful, and there’s plenty of parking available. Being right next to the canal makes for some great views as well.

Love the food here. Ordered the fried shrimp and calamari. Their clam chowder is really good as well.

Great spot for ur seafood needs! The chicken tenders were well crisped and the fries too. We loved all the sauces they offered which was fun. The Mac and cheese was good too. Onion rings were pretty meh. No flavoring in the batter so they were just super plain. Wouldn't recommend Hot Lobster roll was good- $26 was well worth it. However, I would recommend asking for extra butter because it didn't have much on it. It also wasn't that hot.... But maybe that's just a one off. Also the bread completely fell off so... not the best lobster roll but satisfied my craving and was still quite yummy. Place was huge and packed which was charming. And the service was nice - all the workers were nice :) Seemed to have a lot of locals which was a good sign! Would recommend stopping by :)

Mostly typical New England seafood fare. I wasn't in the mood for a big fried platter so I got the fish tacos instead. They were very disappointing. I probably should have got the fried clams or fish+chips instead but I didn't so my rating is based only on the tacos. The tacos were a culinary chaos of competing flavors. Heaps of shredded cheddar cheese, completely wrong for fried fish (try cojita or queso freso instead). Mango "salsa" (really just mango chunks). Lime juice. Remoulade sauce. The fish was large chunks of batter-fried haddock which, because of the thin tortillas (single layer), made eating a difficult and messy process. The flour tortillas were right "out of the package", unimproved by toasting or sauteeing. The fries were ok but a little "off". Fairly crisp but greasy not in a good way. The coleslaw was the best of the three: a little sweet, not too mayonnaisey, no oversize tough pieces of cabbage. The process is order at the board, get a beeper, pick up at the counter when ready. No table service. Not my preferred way but not unusual and not a reason to dock any stars. But when the receipt shows only suggested tips of 18, 20, and 22%, that's a reason. I'm not self-conscious about adjusting suggested tips when appropriate so I changed it to the appropriate 10%. Then I discovered we're expected to clean up too! A sign explaining how to do this was unnecessarily sanctimonious. ("It's just how we roll!") Scrape the food into the waste bin, put the silverware here, the trash there, and stack the trays there. Not easy scraping the plates into the small hole provided, and I may have lost a fork. I did the best I could, annoyed that I hadn't changed the tip to 0%, completely acceptable for no table service. There was no obvious way to clean the table so I left crumbs and spills. Hopefully somebody comes by to clean once in a while but I didn't see anybody while I was there. My table was clean when I arrived however. Not worth a return. But if it does happen I'd get something different for sure.

What a let down. We were very excited to eat here, in fact in this particular location because of the reviews and we drove up all the way from Falmouth. The scallops and butterfly shrimp in the baked dis we ordered were not super fresh. It had that fishy taste and smell that fresh seafood just doesn't have. It was also not well seasoned. I will say that at least the clam chowder and fries were great. That ended up salvaging our late lunch. It also took about 30 mins for us to get our lunch order which I can understand but it would be good if they would give you a heads up about the current wait time when you place an order. The ambiance is very old-school, like a diner on the coast. Cute decor, we especially liked the Sandwich postcard on the wall.

Classic Cape lunch spot. Delicious seafood, great service. Atmosphere is awesome and you can see the water! We will always return when we are nearby.

Amazing seafood. The salmon bites are a secret menu item and they won't always have them but they are to die for so yummy. The service is good. The seating is clean and the restaurant has that classics cape for feel. It's the perfect place for dinner your first night on the cape

Seafood Sam's is an adorable spot for fresh seafood and delicious lobster rolls. We went for one hot (with butter) and one cold (with mayo) and I would say that the favorite was the hot one! Served with french fries for $24.99 - you can't beat it! I loved the casual feel and the staff was friendly and quick. I didn't love how the outside area was among the parking lot - but on a beautiful day, it's nice to be outside. Would go again!

It was the last day of their 2024 season and posts suggested that they may run out of items, so we decided to make it a late lunch/early dinner takeout order. My daughter and I love New England clam chowder, so we opted for a quart. I ordered a fried seafood platter with a nice piece of haddock, clam strips, 2-3 shrimp and some scallops. The scallops were really good and I used the piece of haddock to make a fish sandwich a couple days later. I opted to substitute the onion rings, which were just the right thickness. The coleslaw was good too. Not the best tartar sauce I've ever had, but it was usable. My daughter opted for the hot buttered lobster roll and french fries. She enjoyed it, but noted lack of any real flavor. When I suggested she salt & pepper it, she said it helped. I think the issue is that restaurants don't let it sit in the butter for a bit before they serve it. All in all, a solid meal and we would return if we were back in the area. You can tell this is a beloved spot with the locals as many were saying "see you next season" before leaving the restaurant.

Always consistent, too bad seasonal. Onion rings are my most favorite. Order and sit down at pick up allows a big crowd. In or outside seating

We were driving along the coast and looked up seafood places. This place was in a nice location and had a lot of parking spots. We were overwhelmed with the menu because all of the options looked so tasty. We settled on the shared baked meal that came with two sides and individual portions that included scallops, lobster, shrimp, and white fish. It was buttery, the sides were crunchy, I highly recommend this deal. The service was quick, there weren't that many people inside at noon. The place was very clean and had lots of sunshine.

Amazing lobster spot in sandwich! Everything we had was great including the butterfly shrimp and lobster bisque! We went back two days in a row & I would be down to go again!

Beautiful sunset night on the canal Delicious seafood as well as other choices Full bar Our choices were Salmon, steamers, fried clams We loved the onions rings and fries as well Enjoy you will not be disappointed Jackie S from Mashpee Ma

This place is a chain restaurant that you order your food for eating in or takeout. It's a casual setting close to the water but not directly on it. My lobster roll was tasty and reasonable at 24.99. Good clam chowder. Hubby had the baked Scallops and butterfly shrimp platter which was also good.

Winning combination of great tasting food and good prices, make Seafood Sam's a recommendable place for lunch and dinner. We got there around late lunch, and the large parking lot was about half full, so felt good that it wouldn't be too busy inside (i.e. no wait). There is a fast food type counter with a menu screen above, giving the selection and prices. Once you place and pay for your order, you have the option of taking a pager or using your phone (if you give them your number) to get messaged when your food is ready. It took under 10 minutes, which gave us time to find a place to sit and get ice water (from a ice water glass jug). There is also a self-serve Coke freestyle machine. A huge seafood condiment (cocktail, ketchup, tartar, sweet/sour, BBQ) section section is in the same area, built for speedy throughput. We got the following, all of which was excellent: - bowl of lobster bisque ($7.99): right-on flavor with a large amount of fresh lobster. Superb. - bowl of fish chowder ($7.75): cream based. tastes exactly like NE clam chowder, using large chunks of fish instead of clam - small scallop Plate with fries and cole slaw ($17.99). They use sea scallops, that have been quartered, lightly battered and deep fried. Very tasty, and they give you a generous amount for a small plate. The fries and cole slaw were fine. - one Famous Stuffed Cape Code Quahog Clam. $6.95. Basically bread-based stuffing, supposedly mixed with chopped up Quahog Clam. It is fine as long as you really like bread stuffing. Most of the utensils and plates are the reusable kind, so when you self-bus, need to put everything in the right places. It is a large dining area (both inside and outside) with plenty of elbow room to eat , and I really like the system that has been built around getting the hot food to you, ASAP, so you can start eating it at the right moment of maxium crispiness...and pay mostly for the food (i.e. this is why you have to self-serve and self-bus). Not into fried foods?...they have broiled food as well (though from what I can tell...fried is by far the most popular).

I'm a big fan of Seafood Sam's! My friends and I stopped by to grab dinner on our way back from Tree House Brewing Company, which was just a short walk away. Seafood Sam's is a casual spot with counter service and it's located right by the water. It was a Friday night when we visited, so there was a pretty decent line, but they gave us buzzers so we'd know when our food was ready. Although we took our food to go, there was seating available there as well. I ordered the Fried Baby Popcorn Shrimp, which was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and fries were both cooked to perfection. My friend really enjoyed the Sam's Signature Baked Seafood Platter, which she ordered. I would totally come back and try some of their menu items, especially the daily specials!

Seafood heaven! A bit high $, but worth the price due to freshness, taste, and friendly service.

Friendly staff, delicious seafood , fair prices , laid back casual atmosphere for all, nice patio with canal view

On a recent stay in Sandwich Mass I ate Seafood Sam's food a couple of times. Once out of the truck at Treehouse Brewery and a second time at the restaurant. The restaurant features counter ordering. They give you a buzzer and then you pick up your order when it's ready. On my visit I received very friendly and efficient service. My food delivery was prompt and everything was great. I had a lobster roll and fried butterfly shrimp. Both were delicious. I would have preferred to pay a little more and get a larger roll however. If had to give my review a headline it would be, "Great New England Seafood Vibe". There was plenty of seating inside and outside here. Parking was also plentiful and easy. Seafood Sam's is a total do again.

Growing up near the water I've been to lots of clam shacks and seafood restaurants and this is one of the best. We went to a late lunch at the Sandwich location and found a table right away. It's self serve and we waited about 15-20 minutes for the food because it is cooked to order. We shared the haddock plate, scallop plate and onion rings. Big portions and even though it's fried nothing was greasy. It almost had a tempura quality. Prices were reasonable. Every item was fresh and perfectly cooked. A must for every future trip to the Cape!

Seafood Sam's is on our regular rotation when we visit the Cape. The fried fish is great, the clam chowder is outstanding, and the warm ("Connecticut style") lobster roll is definitely worth a spin. At-the-counter ordering is fast and easy, though the number of choices can seem overwhelming. There's also a full service bar for your adult beverages, and you can order food from the bar, too. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Pro tip: if you show up at sunset (local time), go outside and watch the Coasties next door do their daily flag lowering ceremony.

OMG!! The lobster Rolls were fantastic. Two choices, mine was on buttered grilled roll. Huge fresh menu. The other choice was with a light dressing. Our group enjoyed everything, Nice setup for fast service when there is a large geoup.

We are camping in the area and needed a location that would allow us to bring our dogs. We called in advance and they had no issues with us bringing our dogs outside. Set up is very casual and clean. You walk up to the counter to order. They had desserts on display made from a bakery in Boston. Apparently, since it isn't lobster season we couldn't have a whole steamed lobster. We did have fried lobster instead, it was good but portions of the claws were chewy. We don't know what is normal for fried lobster, so we still enjoyed it. They have a comprehensive menu with soup and salads. It was a pleasant overall experience all around and we appreciated allowing the zhus to eat or watch us eat our Lobstah

An institution that never disappoints! A favorite of locals as well as visitors to the Cape. Very reasonable prices and great specials.

The food was average but to be fair we did takeout and it took awhile for us to pick it up. I didn't find the swordfish memorable. We had ordered popcorn shrimp and they gave us clam strips by accident. The clam strips were decent though.

I used to live on the Cape and visited Seafood Sam's many times. The food was okay and the restaurant is located right by the canal in a nice area. Here's the problem with this place, they charge essentially the same prices as a sit down seafood restaurant but their business model is basically fast food. Most everything you get here is fried. For the same price, you can go to a nice sit down place like the Lobster Trap in Bourne, and get fresher food. I stopped coming here once I realized that fact.

Everything we tried was cooked perfectly! The seafood platter for two was excellent. Can't wait to go back!

We really enjoyed Seafood Sam's! The cashiers were friendly and helpful with the menu. It's an order and pick up place - no waiters which we didn't mind! The hot lobster roll lacked some flavor, but the cold lobster roll was refreshing and delicious. The clam chowder was a bit underwhelming and heavy, but the lobster bisque was so yummy. We loved the fried clam strips plate & sides that were included. We felt everything was fairly priced compared to other restaurants in the area. Dog friendly patio was a plus & a beautiful sunset view! Would definitely recommend.

Came here Mother's Day late afternoon and sat at the bar. (Only place where you can get served. Or it's To-go, find a table or take home.) Got fried scallops, clams, clam chowder, onion rings, French fries. We are picky on chowder. It was ok. Rest of meal would have been excellent if served hot. It was just barely warm. Would have sent it back but had already waited 30 minutes. Service at bar was friendly and efficient, ambiance was very busy with takeout orders. Our two meals with one draft beer came to $85.

Classic New England style shoreline seafood place. Place your order at the counter and pickup when you're called. Fair portions and very affordable pricing. Went there twice during one weekend to get the fish cakes that were on the specials menu! Get there early or you're waiting!

Food, service, atmosphere. Don't get me wrong the people working were trying hard but the level of food and pace they were expected to work with just made everything poor. We had the broiled seafood platter for one. Smallest scallops and lobster claws (cray fish maybe?). All just poor. Also had some sort of lobster soup of some sort? I don't even know what that was. It was flavorless.

If I could I would give it a 10! I have been living in the Cape the majority of my years and eat at seafood Sam's often. Their seafood is always fresh with some of the best prices around. The restaurant is ALWAYS clean and orderly. It is often busy but even if it is they have their service down to a science.

My favorite lobster roll anywhere. I always plan for a stop here when I need to head over the bridge in season. Sometimes we dine in, sometimes we get takeout. It's always good. I also enjoy the mixed drinks, often the creation of the bartender.

Food was amazing. Great prices for popcorn shrimp & fries plate. Clam strips are amazing. The girl at the POS was super nice & approachable. Food came out quickly. Would definitely recommend this place. We sat outside and it was very comfortable and pretty.

I always eat there and have 30 years when in town. I stopped in today for lunch on travels.... They had one order taker while 2 buses of 110 tour people in line ordering? How about adding a 2nd person? Ordered a lobster as I have eaten there.... Sign says 24.99 lobster? Says no whole lobsters? Didn't argue... maybe only for dinner? Instead ordered lobster hot lobster roll, bowl of lobster bisque... lobster roll all small pieces lobster, no claw meat , nothing to write home to grandma about? Lobster bisque had zero pieces, and nothing but broth... lousy .... Very disappointed I adjusted to one star as a poor response from owner telling me his lobster bisque never had complaints.. well you have mine... it sucked and had better many places The lobster roll telling me all claw meat also also not what I got ... you may be an absent owner or not on top of quality as prior generations... I still maintain my meal sucked ! 30-40 years visiting ... now placating why you provide bad servings...

Loved the fried clams here. Some of the best I've ever had. Sweet and tender, and you get a pretty sizeable portion. Chowder was great also. Nice and thick and full of clams. Can't wait to go back

I've been to Seafood Sam's in Sandwich a dozen times, they always have great food, quick service, and good drinks from the bar if you want them. It's nothing fancy, so you do not need to be dressed up and it's great for large groups! After you eat, there's a good spot to see the bridge down by the canal. We go every year, no matter what season we visit the cape!

A great place to go for a great meal with lots of food to fill your belly! Great batter on the fried seafood and onion rings!!!

Love the food fresh Seafood..cooked to perfection.. Awesome service Great prices. Fabulous location for a day trip...

This is our favorite seafood stop on the way to Provincetown. Unpretentious, straightfoward and high quality products. We love the lobster roll (hot or cold you can't go wrong) and the pick-2-platter combo (clam bellies and scallops). Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Great views at sunset.

Perfect pit stop for when you want that seafood fix as soon as you get on the Cape. We stopped here for a quick dinner on our way to Orleans. We ordered ahead and our meal was hot and ready when we arrived. Perfectly light, crisp and delicious whole belly clams, fried native scallops and onions rings. Wish they had better (homemade) drink options but overall this was exactly what we wanted. Half an hour later and we were satisfied and back on our way. There are plenty of seating options; bar, indoor dining, outdoor tables or picnic tables on the grass. Something for everyone. The setting on the water with the sunset sky was a bonus. Yum. Would stop here again.

Always a great meal @ reasonably priced seafood right beside the Cape Cod Canal. Have been there many times. It's cafeteria style but very good atmosphere. Will definitely return again

Large haddock plate was a child's size. Was told they weight the fish to be 8 oz. I buy 8oz of fish at store and it was twice the size compared to what was served. Is the help eating the customer's orders?

The fried clams are near perfect. It's not over cooked. They are tender and sweet. By far one of the best. If you like New England fried clams, you have to give this establishment a try. This location only has counter service, it has an outdoor patio. It's perfect for summer visits.

Pretty darn good. Stopped in for lunch and entered through the back. It was a pretty empty weekday. It took us awhile to figure out no one was going to seat us and we had to order in the front. A number of staff walked right by us, but for whatever reason didn't ask if we needed help. The food was good though. Now that we know our way around, we'll be back.

Yum! I had a fried clam basket recently off their food truck while at Treehouse Brewery. It was a nice portion size of perfectly fried golden clams with lots of bellies. They tasted very "clean" - sometimes I like to taste the ocean in my seafood, if you know what I mean. Overall these were great and I would definitely order them again!

Delish Near the canal Fresh Always good. Clean oil makes a big difference with fried foods

Great food at really fair price. Quick food ready service onion rings crab a hand full

This place is overall great! Love the dine in experience and the staff was very helpful. The food came out rather quickly and self service condiments and drinks is good.

Great place for a casual seafood dinner, pricing is reasonable, good bar selection, you can eat inside or out.

Great food, great prices and wonderful service! The views of the Marina from the restaurant is amazing too.