Updating my review. They closed during COVID and refurbished. They no longer serve breakfast, but it's a great place for dinner. A bit upscale from its prior incarnation. Great fish, of course. A local favorite. Good service, nice ambiance. read more

Captain Mardens has upped their game post renovations! Their cute fish shaped cornbread was a great starter, and dishes felt elevated. Cod cheeks and salmon were especially tasty and well done. As always, fish tastes super fresh and tender. Impressed! read more

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Had a baked stuffed lobster. Huge and delicious. Also partner ( of 60 years) had steamed lobster. $45,$35. Had a ok red wine $14. Incredible value on lobster included two sides, and corn bread. read more

Captain Marden's Seafoods - Oysters. Cost $36 for a dozen. Same price for two 1 Lb lobsters with two sides. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

The best. Our family orders from the truck every Thursday.it's always consistent.same with the restaurant.

Sat at bar...quick and excellent service. Ordered swordfish... it was excellent! Menu has expanded with more varied choices

Newly remodeled Captain Mardens looks great and nice lighting, seating , bar comfortable seats. Big changes beer and wine vs. the old restaurant. Corn bread is upgraded in taste and unique fish shape. Seafood Captain platter was excellent combo of fried clams, haddock with grilled shrimp, scallops. I needed more scallops , clams fresh , all fresh . Cole slaw needs more creamy sauce. Side of Brussels sprouts very good. Nightly specials in addition to menu . I see they made environment more dining friendly . Very impressive and some of the pleasant prior staff are still there and good to see them. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

I dropped by on my way from Boston to Worcester and had a great lunch. The clam chowder was delicious! Service was quick and the restaurant is cozy and classy. There was a lively vibe inside. I was craving a lobster roll so I ordered one of those too, but it was a little dry and not worth the $33 in my opinion. I would totally come back for the chowder and try other items on the menu. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Every Christmas eve for over twenty years I popped over to get some excellent sea food to take home to my family. This time I received only a portion of the food I asked for. Very disappointed. They smoothed everything into a small bag so I didn't notice. Very sad. read more

Went there for lunch today overpriced and the food was just ok won't be back was expecting some real good seafood but I was disappointed

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. read more

Captain Marden's Seafoods - Grilled scallop roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Love the service and the food! My husband is allergic to shellfish so he always gets the burger but it's his favorite burger in town, by far! I love the lobster bisque, lobster roll, and literally every on the menu read more

We have been to Mardens multiple times since they reopened in the spring of 2025 with a remodeled restaurant and a new chef. Every time we received wonderful service, phenomenal food and a casual atmosphere. The lobster risotto is out of this world! The oysters are some of the best I've ever had. Wellesley is lucky to have such a great seafood restaurant! read more

Marden's is always a consistent 10/10. The seafood is always THE BEST! Our regular favorites are the mussels (such a generous serving it is enough for a full dinner for me) and the fish and chips. Recently, we enjoyed the crab cavatelli and the beet salad. The corn bread in the shape of a fish is always a nice treat! The service is always attentive without being overbearing. The Marden family has always run a quality operation. We feel fortunate to be able to easily access their wonderful restaurant and market. read more

Absolutely the very best of everything.. been eating the Capts seafood for fifty years. Ordered all my seafood as a chef at the pillar house and the chef for Cape Cod native seafood read more

Started off with warm cornbread, YUM! We ordered Calamari, Onion Rings and Fish & Chips...all fresh and well prepared. Great food coupled with extremely attentive and thoughtful service (thanks Michael!), a wonderful lunch on all fronts. read more

Captain Marden's Table is back--and better than ever. Chef Jordan Bailey (from Lumière) brings an awesome mix of the classic Marden's favorites and new dishes that totally impress. The specials are especially great. Feels like a hidden gem in Wellesley right now--definitely worth checking out! read more

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After waiting months for the renovation to Marden's, we arrived at 5:05; asked for a table for 2 and were curtly told there would be a 45min + wait! We were the second group IN LINE...whhaaat!???! Not the Captain's table anymore. Other grumblers waiting remarked about the restaurant moving 'upscale' in price while downscaling in quality, quantity and service...clearly, not the Captain's anymore. read more

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. read more

Captain Marden's Seafoods - Seafood Markets Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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. read more

Captain Marden's Seafoods - Lobster Roll, Coleslaw, French Fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Changed their entire menu for the worst limited options. Bring your money, it's expensive. They changed the staff and the service has taken a serious dive. After waiting for dinner for an hour it came out cold. If you want fish the retail store is the only option, cook it at home. read more

Went to the newly renovated Captain Mardins restaurant and was somewhat disappointed with the changes made. First of all the tables are very close together and makes it impossible to have a personal conversation. They discontinued serving baked potatoes and onion rings on their menu. The cornbread which was always a staple on the table was toasted and dry. The entrees were okay but not up to their usual. Missed it when they were closed for a couple of months but won't rush back! read more

Best lunch - steamers in butter and fried clam roll (whole bellys). Great portions and a relaxed, bright atmosphere. Corn bread a plus.

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. read more

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

The food here is great an a very big upgrade from before. The service is pretty fast and didn't mess anything up. The ambiance is very good and before it was worst now it's great. Overall I would definitely recommend this place. 5 stars. read more

Just had dinner at the newly renovated updated pricey menu seafood restaurant .I must admit the decor is a vast improvement however the basic hearty fish plate menu has gone gourmet with smaller portions and expensive prices.What made this restaurant so delightful was good hearty food at reasonable prices.Very disappointed. Make sure to bring your wallet. read more

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! read more

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Best Fish always! Tom behind the counter is the best as well. I go weekly and never disappointed.

Updated and great! Seafood is so fresh and the staff is wonderful. So much better than old stuffy Captain Marden's

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! read more

I guess everyone has a right to their opinion but some of the recent lower ratings are just plain wrong. The interior looks fresh. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is great. Had the Haddock was fresh and tasty. Come early the places was packed by 5:30. Enjoy read more

Updated look. Same good food. Started out with garden salad and clam chowder. Salad good size but not too large. Delicious dressing. Bright and crisp. One of the better restaurant salads I've had clam chowder delicious. Dinners- captains platter and haddock and crumbs. Presentation delicious and tasted just as good. Easily on par with Legals. read more

We are regular customers of the fish market. Their fish is always outstanding -- very fresh and well prepared. Therefore, we had high expectations for the restaurant. We were not disappointed. It has a very nice, relaxed vibe. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. I had the cioppino, which I often get when available, and it was one of the best versions I have ever had. My wife had the baked haddock and our friend had the fish and chip. Both were delicious. We shared the delicious creme brûlée for dessert. It was a special way to end an outstanding dinner. We will go back! read more

Wonderful! Followed chef Jordy Bailey here from Lumiere - FANTASTIC menu! I had the crab and sole roulade - superb. They JUST GOT THEIR LIQUOR LICENSE! I had an Athletic, but my guests enjoyed a great variety of beers and wine. Highly recommend - Enjoy! read more

Very disappointing meal. What happened to this place? Mediocre food, skimpy portions, and incorrect order for take out.