5 stars all around. My husband and I came on a Monday night, were quoted 25-30min wait and we were called just at the 30minute mark! Great timing. Inside it is very spacious and bright. They have outdoor seating too but it was rainy so we couldn't sit outside. Our server was great, very friendly and attentive but never hovering. We weren't super hungry so we went right for entrees and skipped appetizers. I got the Seafood Risotto special-- which came with clams, scallops, shrimp and lobster- plenty of each portion! This was amazing and huge. Definitely worth the price. My husband got the swordfish special which had lobster meat and hollandaise on top and served over cous cous- also delicious. We can not wait to come back and try more read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Seafood Risotto special - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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I tried calling a different restaurant prior to this one about whether they use the same oil for the fried cod/ fish n' chips as the shellfish, which I'm allergic to, and they said they do mix. I asked them if they could recommend another location that maybe doesn't, and they recommended Clancy's Restaurant. I called Clancy's about 16 minutes before the opened. It rang a lot and then went to their voicemail for which I left a detailed voicemail along with my name and phone number and then I stated that if they don't call back I'd try again when they are open. 5:04 PM (when they're open), I called back because no one called me back nor sent a text. All of my calls went straight to voicemail. I called additional times just in case they were busy or couldn't answer the phone. This is very rude and unprofessional. A non-answer doesn't provide me with the answer to my question. I will not be dining here, even if they do separate frying the cod fish from the shellfish. Their website does not list this information. The best way to find out is to call and inquire. Happy eats ! read more

Clancy's Restaurant - My outward attempts. - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Everything! Terrible vibe.. food very average and extremely overpriced. Not a welcoming vibe with zero atmosphere. Ordered a flatbread which was mediocre at best, and SO small I was done in 5 bites! Price $20! Glass of average wine $14 Went there because I have the last surname hoping it would be nice..will NOT be back. Very disappointing. read more

First of all...our server Winston gave us 10/10 service. Accommodated our requests & paid extra attention. Food 4/10. I ordered steak tips with mashed potatoes and veggies. This place reminds me of my grandmother's senior center cafeteria food. Veggies are bland, like they were steamed from a frozen bag. Gravy is like grocery store packaged mix. Potatoes were bland & needed flavor. I really wanted to like this place. Sorry. read more

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I was just visiting in the area and stumbled upon Clancy's. I knew it was a good sign when I saw all the cars in the parking lot despite it being a weeknight in the fall. I did not wait at all for a table and thought my fried scallop meal was absolutely delicious. Server was attentive and friendly. I could've sat outside, but it was a bit windy, but I had a beautiful indoor water view. Would highly recommend. read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Fried Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

We were on vacation and hit Clancy's for lunch after going to Cuffy's. It was quiet for lunch. Our server was great. I had the Cobb salad with the dressing on the side. It was large and good. The lobster salad on it was a nice touch. There was WAYYY too much blue cheese for my liking, but I just took that off. My daughter had the Chicken Ceasar salad. It was sopping wet with dressing. She couldn't eat it. My son had the steak tips. It was good, but on the small side, for the price. All in all, we gave our Clancy's lunch 4 stars. They have a lot of GF options which is good. Service was good. We sat outside on the deck which was lovely. It seems like it might be a restaurant that the seniors would enjoy. The food is good. Not spectacular. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but next time we visit Cuffy's, I would go back, and my daughter will get her dressing on the side. read more

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The service here is attentive and friendly so no complaints there. The clam chowder unfortunately was kind of like Cambell's soup but aside from that i enjoyed the risotto and the Baked Cod. I love the atmosphere and would comeback for that and the service alone. read more

The view was amazing of the River. Usually when you have a good view, the food can be mediocre but it was so fresh and beautifully presented. I have several Food allergies and the waitress was so helpful modifying my dish and offering substitutes. I had the shrimp cocktail appetizer and the lobster BLT special. Both were wonderful. And I had a Hugo spritz which was expertly crafted. read more

Had one of the best lobster rolls (Connecticut style) of my life here! Will definitely go back.

We had not been for over a year and were there yesterday for lunch. What a great experience; both the service and the food were awesome. Our waiter was attentive without being a pest. We had scallop rolls that were overflowing and the fries were perfect and plentiful. All for only $20. I've paid more this summer for a scallop roll that was half the size. read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Scallops on a large grilled Brioche roll. Serviced with perfectly cooked fries. - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

We've been coming to Clancy's for years and it only seems to get better. The food is great and the staff very well trained, friendly, and accommodating. On this night (see photo) we enjoyed two Clancy Classics. The steak tips and the baked cod with Ritz cracker crumbs. The steamed lobster was tempting - especially at $37 - but we wanted to go back to the classics. I subbed the Tavern Salad for a starch and it never disappoints. The house vinaigrette is perfect. The cod was plentiful and baked just right with the cracker crumbs browned on top. There was a mountain of fresh steamed veggies. The Mrs asked for the steak tips medium rare and guess what - they were exactly that. Along with grilled asparagus and wonderful mashed potatoes - I got to try them. She also had a perfect Pink cocktail. No room for desert this time but they have a nice selection. Usually no wait if you're early (up to 5pm) and you can hop on the wait list online if you're going prime time. Every trip to the Cape brings us back to a few standards and Clancy's is near the top of that lis read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Two Clancy classics -baked cob and steak tips - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Had lunch with friends today and sat out on the back for a great view of the water. Seated as soon as the place opened and our server appeared immediately to take drink orders and to recommend things to try. She was right on! We ordered the scallop sandwich, mahi mahi wrap, fish sandwich, whole belly clams and French onion soup. The soup arrived first covered in melted cheese and looking delicious. It's gluten free so it didn't have the rich hearty beef flavor that you would expect. It was still good with plenty of onions and gluten free croutons is what I would think. The scallop roll came with deep fried scallops in a toasted roll. Comment was made that the breading seemed a little heavy but it was still good. The fish sandwich was nicely fried and crisp served open style. Breading was just right on this dish and the fish was very fresh. The mahi wrap was packed with plenty of fish and veggies. Enough for two meals! The whole belly clams plate was filled with plenty large clams, nicely breaded. A little crunchy and a very fresh taste. All dishes had a side of French fries to go with the main meal. Seating was comfortable and it was a great day to sit outside. We've been here before and we'll certainly make a return trip when we are in town again. read more

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Clancy's is a cape cod staple! The ambiance is nautical, with the restaurant sitting on a waterway. The waitstaff were super friendly. We had a 25 min wait, which wasn't bad at all. We sat outside and waited. The food was served quickly and was delicious. Our only complaint is that the tables are so close to one another you barely have room to pull out your chair. The lobster roll was packed with huge pieces of lobster, cooked perfectly with a sweet buttery flavor. The fish & chips was good (a little overcooked). the steak tips were good but the serving of steak tips was a little disappointing, a small amount of steak, seemed more like a side to the vegetables & mashed potatoes. read more

Terrible experience. Place was EMPTY and we brought a party of 20 at 3pm on a Tuesday. Darlene acted like we were an inconvience, never set us up a table, told us WE were rude...... ....our tab was the biggest they had all night I'm sure......Guess what Darlene..YOU are the reason why Clancy's was DEAD on such a beautiful night......you should be fired. read more

Food was good and on time!!! Swan river fish sandwich and fries were delicious and the fish and chips were great. The lobster salad was short on lobster, but tasty. read more

service was excellent! server had a great personality. food was not great. asian bowl was good. chicken parm and baked stuffed shrimp dry, lousy. husband had baked scallops, pretty good. its been much better in previous visits. read more

The food was delicious and we met some lovely people sitting at the bar! The scenery was beautiful.

Perfect spot for our family (adults and kids) dinner! We weren't sure what to expect. Seated right on time, and the service and food were great. Highly recommend. Fair warning, it was super busy early in the evening. read more

Good local establishment Our food was fine as well as drinks and server. 4 out of 5 stars. read more

Amazing food complimented by a stunning sunset view of the marsh. I cannot recommend Clancy's enough!!! Our server Greg was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! read more

First time for a hot Crab Roll. Holy Sh!T. It was super rich but it was the best thing ever. Wouldn't go back without another one. The bang bang shrimp was always amazing and the scallops melted in your mouth. Great place. read more

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My wife and I had supper at Clancey's this past Saturday. They had a good crowd but it wasn't packed so we got a table right at the window by their deck right away. The view would be pretty nice during the day and without a ton of snow on the deck but that's what to expect in the winter. The bar was not far from us and was pretty crowded/loud. The server was very nice and took our order - we started with the calamari appetizer, my wife had a cup of clam chowder and a broiled scallops dish and I had a lobster roll with French fries. Neither one of us thought the chowder was that good - had a strange taste to it that neither one of us could identify - it wasn't bad, just not great. The calamari was good and while the bowl it came served in was large, probably half of the order contained peppers so it wasn't as generous a portion as it looked. The calamari was pretty good - had a nice cornmeal crunch to it but I liked it a bit more than my wife did. The scallops were a generous portion and VERY tender - my wife really enjoyed them. The scallops came with a baked potato and veggies and my wife said the potato almost tasted like it was microwaved and not baked in an oven. My lobster roll was good as were the fries - nothing spectacular but not bad. For dessert we split an apple crisp (also pictured with this review). I thought it was too sweet, on the mushy side and I didn't taste a lot of apple in it (I think the sweetness overrode the apple). The apple crisp came with a bit of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. My wife did enjoy it and thought it was quite good. Service was nice but on the slow side (we waited at least ten minutes for our supper plates to be cleared). The server was good about refilling our water glasses. Overall not a bad place. We are new to the Cape (having moved here in December 2025) and are trying out local restaurants to see if we can find a "favorite." Clancey's is not bad but I doubt we would consider it a favorite. I'm rating it with four stars but if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 - I'll round up because the server was very pleasant. read more

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Consistently great food & specials! We love to come to Clancy's every year and greatly enjoy seeing the same smiling faces who are incredible wait staff! Specials are always our go to, with normally the swordfish special as a crowd favorite. The chef prepares the fish beautifully, unlike we've had before! Plus the onion rings are the same original recipe from what Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports reviewed as best onion rings he's ever had at Flying Bridge. (Sister restaurant I think they just recently sold.) The negative reviews really just highlight people who are likely tired and waited too long to go out to dinner! We will be back again - thank you Darlene, O'Shane and team! read more

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We went on a Saturday afternoon in early June and were seated right away. The server was attentive and kind, and it did not take long for our dishes to be served. I had the fish tacos, my wife had the Asian stir fry, and my daughter had the salmon. The food was prepared well and tasty. This is a very reliable, good restaurant. read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Asian Stir Fry - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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Also ate here for lunch. Wonderful reuben for me and a burger for my husband. We could hardly finish it. Great service. Awesome ambiance. You can eat outside by the water (Bass River). So close to Harwichport as well. Lovely! read more

Clancy's Restaurant - Gluten Free Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae - Seafood Near Me - Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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tl;dr: bad food, discriminatory and probably racist bartender, downhill in last 10 years since original owners died It's funny, my family and I went to Clancy's loyally for decades -- until their bartender (older white man) ignored all of us for an hour while serving every one of the other patrons who walked up (even those who didn't have seats/spots at bar) last summer. Multiple members of our party tried multiple times to get his attention and we were all seated properly at bar, per the host's suggestion while we waited for our table, and the bartender wouldn't even make eye contact with any of us for us to ever place an initial order. All the other patrons he served were in the same situation as us -- waiting to be seated at their table -- so there's no good explanation for why we were ignored. I will note that our party of 8 had the only nonwhite patrons at the bar, and we took up nearly half the seats at the bar -- so ignoring us was both a financial choice and a political choice for Clancy's as a business. If the bartender at Clancy's wants to come across as racist, he did literally everything right. Looking at other reviews, other reviewers mention he has a pattern of ignoring Asian customers. It was really uncomfortable for our family and put a damper on all our past Clancy's memories. On top of that, the food that visit was terrible -- and once we were finally seated, they botched our orders (forgot an order entirely, then brought out a BBQ salmon instead of the salmon Caesar they initially forgot). Seems like it's all been downhill since original owner died and restaurant was sold to a hospitality group (Zammer) in 2012. The only reason they deserve any stars or support is for the kind servers who work there, who've always been so nice to us, and the hosts, who are great. Hope the awful bartender has the day he deserves and will look forward to finding out he's gone one day -- if he is, I'd consider returning, until then, it's a decades-old tradition we unhappily retired due to how we were treated. Silver lining: there's so many other spots on the Cape you can go for better seafood and service, recommend avoiding other Zammer group restaurants based on how bad Clancy's has gotten the last few years. read more

Just had a lunch at this establishment. Our waitress was very friendly. My friend and I sat outside on the back deck overlooking a water inlet. It was very relaxing and there was a nice breeze. We shared the biggest pretzel in the world as an app, which came with a nice cheese and sweet mustard sauce. My friend had a burger which she devoured. I had broiled scallops sans cracker topping. Instead of mash, I ended up getting Parmesean risotto (good), it also came with fresh crisp cooked broccoli, cauliflower, carrot strips and green beans. It was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it. read more

Great experience! We sat at the high top table at the bar - food was all Served hot and delicious! Drinks were great! read more

Clancy's has been a family favorite for years. The food is amazing! We've never had a bad dish. Our waiters and waitresses are always so friendly and service is pretty quick. It also looks very clean and a great set up. Many areas to sit in and some with a nice view. read more

The seafood alfredo was ready in 15 min... so not made to order. For 32$ Id appreciate the fish, scallops, lobster and shrimp to not be grainy and falling apart. It was all really chewy. We tried the fried wings too and they were pretty good but very small. read more

Visited yesterday, surprising that it wasn't packed out. Cuisine here tends to be a little more upscale than standard cape, and done well. Tuna and swordfish specials were great. Server Jacquie was superb. read more

My wife had a Cod sandwich with fries. The sandwich was fine. The fries were served in this mesh container, which allow them to cool off really quickly. I had the scallops. I do not recommend. This is not the Clancy's that I used to eat at years ago However, the service was like the Clancy's of years ago: very friendly server; very quick to get the dishes & the drinks on our table. She was affable, efficient, and effective. The outdoor dining was very pleasant. Went back for a second try. My wife who was quite hungry ordered the fish tacos. She did not finish them. I ordered the Chicken Kari-Anne. I don't recommend that either. The service on the other hand was excellent. The waitress was very efficient and very attentive to my wife. The inside seat had a very pleasant view of the Swan River. As I looked around many other seats appeared to have a similarly nice view. In summary the service and ambiance were terrific. The food ... not so much. read more

Both the front staff and server were horrible and the GM was as rude as they get. Too many other restaurants to go to. Because the manager was so rude we WILL NOT BE BACK! read more

I've been to Clancy's at least 15 times over the last 20 years. It started great. But over the last few years, everything has taken a downturn. The staff is rude and surly. Just nasty to everyone. The food was undercooked, and made half of our party sick. We had an elderly man with us, and they would not let him sit. I will never NEVER attend the establishment again, and I will discourage anyone from doing so. read more

Pretty views! Nice drinks. I do love the giant pretzel. The meals I find are good- but certainly not exceptional. Sandwiches are always solid and in that arena I have not been disappointed! Servers are excellent! read more

I wish I could rate this place as a ZERO. The service was horrible. I did not like my meal and the server never asked me what was wrong or offer me an alternative dish. I spoke to the manager and he was just as rude. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

Have been there for dinner and returned for lunch when meeting friends there. Both experiences for food and service were excellent. The gentleman at the door in front is amazing. He doesn't miss anything and gives great service The views are beautiful . Can't wait for dining on the deck to begin Spring Summer fun. read more

My husband and I along with our brother in law visited Clancy's tonight after a harrowing week of losing my mother in law (my husband and brother in law's mother) and burying her just yesterday. She passed away on 4/4/25. Today we headed own the Cape to N Chatham at Liberty Commons to visit my step mother who is suffering from early onset dementia. We live in Florida. So we don't get to visit her often. This has been an emotional week for all of us. We went to Clancy's for a bite to eat before we headed back to Boston. The woman at the front of the restaurant was not friendly at all. She was eyeing my brother in law for taking a few pieces of candy before we were seated. We were seated by that same woman who now I know was Darlene Parker. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic. She knew that our service dog was with us. We even put him in a dog carrier not to disturb anyone else. My service dog Bailey, barked a few very small barks when he felt my anxiety kicking in. Nobody said a word including our waitress. Then Darlene Parker came to our table and told us our dog had to leave and be put in our car or all of us had to leave the restaurant. We had already ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner at that time. I told Darlene that he was a service animal in which she had asked me what service he provided to me. This is illegal for her to ask. I reluctantly told her my condition and she told me that was not acceptable. We wanted to walk out of the restaurant right then and there but we decided to put Bailey in the car which caused me and Bailey both extreme anxiety and our dinner was absolutely ruined. Our waitress seemed embarrassed by the whole encounter with Darlene Parker. Our waitress was truly a gem. Darlene Parker and for all others that are not familiar with ADA please read and be advised: No, an establishment cannot ask you what your service dog is for beyond verifying it's a service animal required due to a disability and what work or tasks it's trained to perform. They cannot inquire about your disability or require documentation, certification, or demonstration of the dog's skills. Elaboration: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dictates the permissible questions an establishment can ask about a service animal. Here's what an establishment can ask: "Is this a service animal required because of a disability?" "What work or task has this dog been trained to perform?" Here's what an establishment cannot ask: Details about your disability. For documentation or proof of the service animal's training or certification. To have the service animal demonstrate its work or tasks. The goal is to ensure access for individuals with disabilities and their trained service animals, while also protecting the privacy and dignity of the individual. Important Notes: These rules apply to all public accommodations, including restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses, as well as government facilities. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Justice. Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA Jul 20, 2015 -- A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: ADA.gov Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals Only two questions may be asked: 1. Is the animal required because of a disability? 2. What work or task has the animal been trained for. We were absolutely appalled and embarrassed by Darlene Parker's behavior and will be filing a lawsuit against Clancy's within our rights of the ADA. read more

Tried Clancy's for the first time and was impressed! The parking lot in the front is fairly small but there is a larger lot in the back and smaller lot across the street. We started with a round of drinks and some onion rings. The onion rings were a VERY generous serving and delicious. For entrees, we had the French Onion Soup, Steak Tips (with mashed potatoes), and a Salmon Caesar Salad (not pictured). Everything was delicious! Everything about our experience was great and I look forward to going back! read more

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My husband & I are so happy to have found this amazing restaurant! I am celiac and need gluten free and Clancy's has a great assortment of gf including the most delicious GF clam chowder. We went twice in one week. The wait staff is amazing & so accommodating! The cocktails are pretty terrific too!! I was able to modify a dinner to gf with suggestions from our waitress! Overlooks the water and place inside is large and open so you don't feel squished in with another table on top of you like other Cape restaurants. I had the salmon lobster combo with gf risotto and another time the edamame burger with gf fries which was delicious and my husband had a large lobster roll and shrimp scampi. read more

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