If there were a Hall of Fame for small fried seafood joints that never miss, Al's Seafood would already have a plaque, a laminated menu, and a line out the door - they already have a chalk menu, and during the summer, a wait for a table so we're almost there! This place is absurdly consistent. The portions are always generous, the quality is never caught lacking, and the dining room is spotless in that reassuring someone actually cares way. The staff (and it's always the same people that are there, which is cool in itself that there's no noticeable turnover in the staff) is friendly without being fake about it... efficient, pleasant, and clearly proud of what they're serving from fryers behind the soda fountains. Let's talk food, because wow. That's why you're reading this. The fried shrimp are so good that my wife (who does not like seafood) actively loves them. That alone should be printed on the menu. I've only known her to eat fried shrimp when the breading weighs more than the shrimp itself (which is not the case here). The tartar sauce is the best in North America. It's my crack. If I drank it through a straw (a bit too thick), that straw would be called a crack pipe. I literally smile writing about this tartar sauce. I will not be taking questions at this time. The "regular" fries are exactly what fries should be: crisp, fluffy, salty perfection. And the onion rings? Peak "fried seafood place" onion rings... golden, crunchy, and unapologetically doing their job, not tempura style, but old school Weathervane "fried seafood style" onion rings that you can sub in instead of fries on plates/boats for a small upcharge. Even the bathrooms are clean, which sounds like a throwaway detail until you realize how rare that is and how much it says about the place. We love it so much that we'll happily drive 40 minutes each way to eat there - in winter - because that's what you do when a place never lets you down. And despite the sign saying Al's Seafood, we tell everyone it's called "Big Al's Seafood" Not because that's the name, but because that's the energy this place has... It's not trendy. It's not trying to reinvent anything. It's just awesome, every single time and honestly, that's harder to pull off than any gimmick. Signing off... keep it up, Big Al. read more

Al's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

Definitely satisfied our seafood cravings! We got the Crab Cakes and the Seafood Platter For 1. The crab cakes with the dill ranch sauce were absolutely delicious. The seafood platter for 1 was sizable and had tender pieces of seafood with crispy fries. Just wish the seafood were more crispy though. Worth the detour! read more

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We got the fisherman's platter... other than the small shrimps it was real good. Fresh and lightly breaded the way I like it. I gave it four 's read more

Al's Seafood - This is the fisherman's platter for one - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

Takeout type ordering with places to sit inside. Reasonable prices and portions. My fried clams bordered on being a bit crispy. The French fries were good. My wife said her fish was similar, a little bit on the overdone side. They do bring the food to the table and clear the table when you are finished. The staff are friendly and attentive. read more

Al's Seafood - Fried clam boat - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

This place is not bad. It is more reasonable price than the Beach Plum. beach Plum charge me almost $85 for 5 oz lobster roll and dinner plate of fried clams. They didn't even give me a lot. They didn't fill to top of roll. Lobster roll did not look like 5 0z. Al's Seafood did. Filled it over the roll. I order clams here. The cost I total was $61 so it was cheaper. Only thing I didn't like was this tip BS. I'm ordering to go not dining in. Why am I tipping. What are they going to not bag it for me if I did. I was generous enough to to tip them the last 2 time. $ 10 or so each. Again tip is overrated especially for take out. read more

We are local to the area and enjoy Al's very much. The seafood is always so fresh both on the restaurant side and the fish market side. My husband is obsessed with the teriyaki salmon bowl and the scallops are so sweet and cooked perfectly. Of course you need to start with some delicious chowder. The restaurant is so clean and the workers are very polite and friendly. Give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

The seafood was fresh here! Not the five star hot butter lobster roll I was hoping for but it was still yummy. The lobster quantity was ok. The roll was filled but I've had much more generous portions elsewhere for $25.99. Note the lobster roll comes with fries. We also ordered side orders of fried clam strips ($15.99), fried onion rings, and a kids meal of chicken tenders with fries. The clam strips were juicy and so fresh! I would give this dish five stars and would reorder any time. The inside of this restaurant is great. The set up is large, clean and easy to move around in. The outside ordering, take out area is even better and quick! I just wish there were outside benches for customers to eat at who want to enjoy the sunny weather as well. read more

Al's Seafood - Fried clams side order - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

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Al's has the fried seafood down pat! Nice fresh oil leads to light crispy fried food. Everything was great, party of 4 1 haddock sandwich 2 turkey club sandwich 1 seafood platter around 70$ Seafood platter portion was underwhelming but the quality was good. read more

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I had a wonderful tasty Haddock bowl yesterday at Al's Seafood....It was a good sized piece of Haddock and very fresh as usual....I am a steady customer there.....The young woman at the order window was very polite and kind***.....They have the best tarter sauce....yum. Bill Perry read more

Friendly service, super clean, delicious food and great prices! We loved everything we had. Fish & chips, onion rings and fried while belly clams. read more

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Holy crap this is hands down our favorite place as far as quality and price. We will be back tonight before we leave from our vacation to get another whole lobster. You HAVE to try this place out if you love seafood. They even have a deli side where you can get stuff to go. We are in a hotel versus an air bnb so didn't take advantage of that but check em out read more

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Great food! Great prices! Fresh seafood cooked well, am a big fan of the blackened trilogy of salmon, swordfish and scallops, but every thing I eaten there is delicious. read more

I spent most of my week in New Hampshire sitting still thanks to a wicked case of vertigo, so when it finally came time to hit up a seafood spot near the water I was ready to go. I stopped by Al's Seafood with my parents at around noon on a Friday and this place was packed. Unlike most restaurants, here you place your order at the front window located outside, then you head inside and grab a table, then the food is brought to you wherever you sit and it's time to eat. The restaurant itself is straight out of a photo book called "New England" and I loved it. It's a big open room that looks exactly how a seafood place near the Atlantic Ocean should look and the staff is super friendly on top of it, checking 2/3 boxes for atmosphere and staff, so how was the food? I ended up ordering the lazy man lobster which came with two rolls and french fries, and my parents ordered a large onion ring for the table to split. I only ate a few of the onion rings as the breading was really not up my ally, just not the flavour I shoot for with onion rings, while the french fries were a classic steak style with solid flavour that tasted pretty good. The lobster itself was perfect, trimmed of the stuff I can't eat and just a pile of lobster meat ready to get devoured. There was a decent amount of lobster meat here and it all tasted very good. Overall, Al's Seafood is a North Hampton staple and a place I would absolutely visit again in the future. The staff here was friendly, the restaurant was well decorated and looked great, and the food was fantastic as well. If you are looking for the seafood treatment in New Hampshire, this place is going to do the trick. read more

Al's Seafood - Lazyman Lobster with some sides. - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

Al's seafood on Rt 1 in North Hampton, NH has been on my list for a while, and did not disappoint. Hot crispy fish and chips served in just a few minutes. At Al's you order at the window and then go inside to select your seat. I took takeout, so I can't review the restaurant, but if the inside is as nice as the service outside GO! The counterperson had no problem explaining the menu, and answered promptly when asked what the fish and chips was...haddock, and even added that they served it two different ways, as a fillet or as fish bits. I chose the fillet and the basket size. Reasonably priced and a perfect lunch portion. I'll be back and must try the clams. Everyone says they are sweet and plump. read more

Wanted to try the fried lobster meal after speaking with a friendly local! She recommended Al's. Glad we did! It was fresh and delicious! The restaurant is cozy and warm. Friendly staff and reasonably priced dishes. Glad we found a spot to park since this establishment is very popular! read more

Al's Seafood - Fried lobstah! - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

My husband and I stopped by Al's seafood from a recommendation from someone that we ran into during some of our travels. The food and the service were excellent! We tried the lobster roll and fries. It was a great, quiet place for a great meal. read more

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Fantastic stuff clams, stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes. You go to the window and order then find a seat inside. Super fresh and flavorful. The dill tarter sauce is amazing and I don't like tarter sauce. 10 out of 10 for our meal. They also have a fish market next door where you can buy some to take home as well. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I can't understand how this restaurant has so many good reviews! After reading them we decided to eat here while on vacation. Who would have thought you could get such terrible seafood in a coastal town. As you can see from the pictures, the fried shrimp are the size of salad shrimp and the clams were cooked into rubber bands. So terrible! One saving grace was the cole slaw which was really pretty good. Such a waste of money. read more

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Amazing food and service! Will be returning. From outside to inside the place is great. Added plus is attached market.

The inside was clean, the fact you need to order from the window even if you are dining inside is both strange and endearing at the same time . The seafood was alright... nothing to blow you away. The portions were generous, the tartar sauce was kinda bland. The bang bang shrimp is just fried shrimp covered in a generic sweet chili sauce you can get at the store, I wish they made it fresh! It satisfies your seafood craving for sure, it's everything you'd expect nothing more nothing less. The wait staff was extremely kind! The huge whale rib (I think) hanging from the ceiling was cool read more

The BEST clam chowder around, excellent seafood dishes, generous portions and reasonable prices. Al's is the only place we go for seafood.....no others compare. Must be good...we have been going there since 1992! read more

Seafood platter is fantastic. So much food. Clam chowder is delicious. Onion rings. So good. Highly recommend. read more

Al's Seafood - Haddock shrimp clams scallops fries coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

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Ok. To start, I have been coming to Al's since 2010. Approximately. I love their fried seafood- scallops, lobster, fish and chips, but also love their grilled halibut. I got that today, along with the twice baked potato, which was excellent. We also got a lobster roll because everyone had been posting about them lately. Honestly, we hated it. It had an aftertaste, lots of shells, and was on a cold bun, not toasted. Very disappointing. Sorry guys. I also got lobster stew recently and it also had a lot of shells in it, and I threw it away. I am still giving them a 4 because the service is always excellent, friendly staff, and they always give you everything you order. I also love the seafood market. The restaurant is what you think- casual, and comfortable. read more

It was my first visit to Als and I can't say I won't ever try it again someday but if I do I will certainly not be getting the lobster roll! I'm rather biased when it comes to lobster as I grew up on the coast of Cape Cod diving and catching lobsters all summer so I know all too well what fresh lobster is like. It has a certain texture and taste to it when it's fresh. What I just had at Als was absolutely 100% previously frozen claw and knuckle meat. It was mushy, watery, and tasteless. It was also not that big for what it cost. It was definitely not what I was expecting from a place like this. Come on Als! You can do better! I will say the stuffed clam was great, the service was good. read more

Food was great .. staff were polite .. glad we tried it again . Second times a charm .

Al's should always be on your list when visiting Hampton Beach. The fish chowder is full of white fish and has a cream thin creamy base to it. But it's the native baby shrimp that keeps us coming back, they are delicious. And unlike many of the area seafood places, you can still feed a family of four for about a hundred bucks. Take the trip up Route 1, it's worth the 20 minutes from the beach. read more

My daughter and I stopped in at Al's Seafood for lunch. We split a seafood platter which included shrimp, scollops, clams, haddock and choice of onion rings or fries. This was the freshest and tastiest seafood that I have ever eaten. Light batter on the fried seafood and no frying oil. Perfect onion rings and real homage French fries. Wonderful homemade tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. Extremely friendly staff. I will certainly return this summer. read more

Al's Seafood - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

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The fried fish and lobster rolls were great. Counter/table bussing service was good as well. Things were going great until we opened and tried the lobster stew. This was the reason for the 3 stars. The lobster stew was basically heavy cream, seafood stock, and 3 small pieces of claw meat. No flavor whatsoever. It just tasted like heavy cream. Usually there is sherry in lobster bisque or stew. The sherry was not in this batch of stew. It was also lacking salt and pepper. Maybe it was an off day or something but this was the worst lobster stew I have ever had. Kind of hard to swallow a loss of $16 these days. read more

Do not be deterred by the line outside to take your order. They are always busy because they have a great selection of items and excellent food. They can do a carry away order or you can sit inside. The hours for the restaurant tend to be longer than the market hours -- so I'd recommend that you call to confirm the hours for the restaurant. A friend recommended the place and I've been going there for a few years now. Huge selection of items and have not had a problem with anything that we've ordered. They accommodate food allergies which is huge!! They offer bottled Coke products but you are better off ordering the fountain soda which comes with refills. They do have a small selection of wine to choose from, if you want alcohol. The restaurant has a selection of tables, normal booths and a few 2 top tables. It is loud but not so much that you can't have a conversation without raising your voice. They are really all about the seafood. The market prices are fair. You can get items such as salmon prepared in a variety of ways. It is a great place to get fresh, high quality seafood. I enjoy the steamed mussels and the shrimp cocktail. My friend thoroughly enjoys the fried seafood platter which comes in a couple sizes. It is outstanding. This is a place for fresh, quality seafood in a very relaxed atmosphere. You place your order at the window and you take one of open tables inside and wait for number to be called and then someone will bring your food over to the table. You get your own beverages at the fountain machine. The food is on disposable plates or bowls. So you are coming for the great food at reasonable prices and not for a romantic night out. If you leave not stuffed, it is not their fault. They have a good portion size for If you drive by, don't be fooled by the line of people (it moves quickly) and don't let the casual appearance fool you into thinking they are not serving a high quality product. Only reservation I have in writing this review is that the place will get even busier if more people know about this gem!!! read more

I have been there a few times and the seafood is great, service outstanding, and ambience very good! I promise you will not go wrong!

My husband and I just went for lunch Ot is not worth the drive we made. Over priced and food was horrible!!! Will not be going back read more

We recently went here for an early dinner As we have many times we called ahead to order and take our food to go.after speaking with the young girl on the phone noticed that somthing was not right. the girl was rude and inconsiderate. after a lengthy co versatioln i hung upand proceeded to pick up my order after picking up my order and 79.00 later mu meals were not what I ordered and was stone cold . Think we will find another seafood restaurant that cares about it's customers read more

Ordered a combo boat of clam strips and baby shrimp with fries from the takeout window and it was ready in 15 min. Delicious! Not greasy and the batter was light. If you are a Petey's fan, give this place a try...it's my new fave. read more

Their food were great - fresh and full of flavor. Price was average for the type of food they serve. The only reason I did not give this place a 5-star was because of the slow service. It took them over 40 min from the time we placed our order, to the time our food was served. And the place was not even busy. Bottomline: Do I recommend this place? Definitely yes! Just make sure you're not in a hurry when you eat here. read more

It's a mix, today we met a friend at Al's. My large clam chowder and steamers were a big disappointment. Clam chowder tasted good, but couldn't chew the clams. Extremely thick. My steamers were really large, not too many in the order, probably due to the size. But! They were so tough and chewy, seemed overcooked, hard. The others with me said the fried scallops and fried fish were very good. So half and half, I.d give it another try, but not to get chowder or steamers, unless they.d reassure me the steamers were tender. read more

Good excellent. Staff wonderful. And Kyle was fantastic with our granddaughters and let them hold a lobster. Highlight of their day!!!!

Road trip lunch. We got a lobster pie, which looked on the small side, but my brother said it was good. Fried scallops which looked on point And lobster rolls. We got the Cold one in the restaurant, it looks good in the picture, but it didn't even have any mayonnaise on it. I think the person making it forgot lol. Great clam chowder Nice little place. Good if you're going up route one. read more

Al's Seafood - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - North Hampton, New Hampshire

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This place is fantastic! We eat here about twice a month. The food is always delicious. I particularly like the seafood trio: scallops, swordfish and salmon with butternut squash on the side. They also offer several desserts. The people who work here are great. Very friendly and attentive.. read more

Loved the 3 lobster meal. My wife and I split this meal and WOW. It was fantastic and super filling. Great flavor, great service, great price. Love Al's Seafood! read more

They have specials! So if you're calling in your order remember to ask what the specials are! Grilled halibut was very tasty, flavorful and a great big cut! They left the skin on but it's not crispy or anything so that was just a bit weird Grilled salmon was a good big cut but they removed the skin and there isn't any seasoning so it's rather bland flavorwise and a tad dry. Fried oysters were very good, sauce was delish. I think they make their own tartar sauce, it's got bits of carrots, big fan of that! Also really appreciate the compostable containers! This is my second time coming by in a week and I'm very happy! read more

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