Been eating since they opened their Mashpee store. Always excellent. Love their fried scallops with light crust. Other Cape seafood places insist on heavy load of hard, semi-burned crust that makes it hard to find, or taste, the seafood. Only problem is that they're seasonal. Close the end of October, open in March. leave me starving all winter! read more

We went here on a Sunday afternoon and it was not overly busy. We ordered a bowl and cup of clam chowder and 3 lunch specials - grilled salmon, fish tacos, and shrimp tacos. The chowders came out pretty quick and while I liked it, my husband thought it was pretty average. We both agree it was a thinner base than we typically like. The lunch specials were a good deal, but they were all kind of a let down and overall just not very good. The service was also pretty slow, particularly for how un-busy it was. After tip it was about $80 too which was surprising to me. read more

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They charge a 5% "boxing fee" for takeout; this is not posted anywhere. I spent well over $100 and gave a tip. They charged me an extra $5.50. The manager said they have this policy because "someone has to put the meal in a box." The food was okay except the fried clams that were hard rubber, inedible. I won't go there again. read more

Loved the place, very good food. Went there 3 times, food was always fresh, fast service, very friendly staff. The place is big, lots of room , very clean. We had the fried. Scallops, clam strips, fish tacos, calamari, corn on the cob and chicken fingers. Everything fried to perfection, seafood was superb. We will come here again. read more

Cooke's Seafood - Calamari platter - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

have been to cooke's 3-4 times and never been disappointed with chowder, fish and chips, or fish sandwich. in fact, where on cape cod does the server offer to check if fried clams have big bellies without the customer asking they do so? the fried food is light not over coated and the fries are crisp. this is a hidden gem for a seafood lunch which surpassed a meal that cost much more in hyannis only a week ago. they close at the end of october. read more

Service was friendly and attentive. Our chowders were tasty. My seafood scampi with scallops, mussels& shrimp was good. The 3 stars are because my husband hated his fish sandwich, said it was tasteless and kept calling it a kids portion. Restaurant was large with ample parking and plenty of booths or tables. They must do a big takeout as it is set up to order at the counter although we did have waitress service. read more

This is so bad. I know some people really like it, but, what are you comparing it to? There is NO TASTE IN ANYTHING. Seasoning is non existent. The portions are small. The staff were very nice and it's very clean. Won't go back because it's just not good read more

Recently I traveled home to Cape Cod for family business. My wife was unable to come with me, but requested that I bring her clam chowder and lobster rolls. She specifically requested Cooke's! I told the crew at the Mashpee store my dilemma and they went above and beyond! They deconstructed the rolls so I could pack everything separately and fave me cold chowder so it would travel better. I was able to pack the whole thing in a suitcase and it all survived the trip to California! A big thank you to Cooke's in Mashpee for the food and Cooke's in Orleans for causing my wife's addiction. read more

Food was excellent and service was great very clean. Had so much took most of it home to Pittsburgh for the next day read more

Cooke's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

How do I start with the hair in the food? Or the 40 minute wait? Oh no I forgot to add the only thing ok was the Mac and cheese which was Kraft. The food was cold and the orders messed up. I felt like I was in a fancier but less tasty McDonald's. The desert was also ok... jk it was stale and I found a piece of paper in the food. read more

Cooke's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

So pleasantly surprised last night to go to Cookes and be waited on!! We had two appetizers and they were so good The fried onions were fried perfectly The garlic bread was served piping hot Our waiter" Griel" from Greece was terrific We all wanted to take him home with us Gramma age women lol The entrees were also worth ordering We had two who chose the stuffed scrod and one had the baked stuffed shrimp yummy We shared so we got a chance to taste both orders. Our dinners came with baked potatoes and veggie medley So ,if you have not been to Cooke's in a while go now before they close for the season Hope Griel comes back next year Jackie Soltys read more

Not worth the money. The bill was over a hundred bucks for 3 fish and chips, no fries and 3 onion rings. High enough prices and they expect a tip for take out. Processing fee is outrageous when your prices are so high to begin with. Rip off. So disappointed and will NEVER go to this establishment again. -Diane read more

This was a suggestion from a friend. And I'm going to give them love. I went with the baked stuffed scrod and scallops. It was very good. Maybe not as flavorful as I expected but good. The cole slaw was incredibly tasty. I will say this though. My buddy's fried clam strips were phenomenal. That's what earned them the 4th star here. These were fresher and more lightly breaded which I really like. Next time I'm going that route. read more

Cooke's Seafood - Baked Stuffed Scallops Scrod - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

Omg the seafood was delicious! So fresh and cooked to perfection! We longed for the experience of whole belly clams since we just moved back to MA from PA. They were just as we had remembered. So sweet and tender. The Haddock was also good. The service was perfect and the ambiance was geared towards family, but the noise level was quite normal. It was a great visit. We will return very soon. read more

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I have been a huge fan of Cooke's for many years. Easily the best fried clams you will ever eat. The platter is huge and easily feeds multiple people. It's changed over the years and is an actual table service restaurant now with a full bar. The lobster bisque and clam chowder are fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

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Great seafood! Fresh and flavorful. This restaurant use to be self service. Now you are seated and waited on. The servers are friendly and helpful. read more

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Cooke's is back. Been going for years. It took a dip a few years back. Clientele is back too.., prices are decent, value is very good. Clam chowder would be excellent if just a few more clams. I love their fried scrod platter, and choice of two sides. Don't love the mushy squash mix hot vegetable option, but salad and starchy choices are all very good. Family place, or very casual date. Nothing fancy, but solid, consistent food, efficient service. read more

I've been going to Cooke's for quite some time. Always fresh and delicious. Last time we ordered lobster rolls for take out. Hardly any lobster meat and the bun was terrible ... stale and inedible. Very disappointing read more

If you want good fried seafood in a causal, family-friendly restaurant this is the place for you. We visited twice during over vacation this past week. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. read more

First time coming here. Friends treat for lunch. Nice quiet afternoon, 230, not many patrons. Looking at the menu, chowder and scallops were the choices. Bowl of chowder was "wicked" big by my standards, hot and thick. (I am not one of those who are a diehard thick is better than thin fan, I'll eat chowder any time). Couldn't finish my chowder! It was delicious. (Although, come to think of it, fresh cracked pepper would have made it over the top!). Scallops came out, golden delicious, the oil was clean and the taste was fantastic. Will definitely return again and soon! read more

I absolutely love this place seafood's always fresh and amazing and the prices are decent

We moved to the area a couple years ago. read all the bad yelp reviews, and a couple neighbors told us to stay away. Went today for lunch to see for ourselves. It was very quiet at around 3:30, host and waitress were pleasant and attentive. We both got the Luncheon Fish and Chips and a side of onion rings. The waitress did say the Fish and Chips had a few onion rings on top, but I thought the lunch portions would be smaller, so got the rings anyway. The portions were large, wound up taking home all the onion rings and most of the fries and some fish. Overall, not the absolute best I've ever had, but very good, and you get a lot for the price ($15. for the lunch portion). I did read it recently switched from a cafeteria style to full service, with a nice bar, so it may have improved substantially from the older reviews. Will definitely be back again. read more

Delicious seafood that our family has gone to for decades when on the cape. Great clam chowder, clam strips and lobster when they have fresh steamed lobster available. Now has full table service. Be aware that his location in Mashpee is only open half the year in season (spring through fall). read more

Ordered takeout. Not only was this food undercooked and tasteless, my mouth felt like a grease slick for two days! $85 for two clam plates and two small fountain drinks. We were charged .50 for each lemon wedge. I do not recommend this place at all. Try seafood Sam's, it's much better! read more

Hot Buttered Lobster roll is anything but! Lobster was dried up, and only small lobster claws were in the roll. Very disappointed.

Cooke's Seafood Restaurant on Cape Cod in Mashpee MA offers both Fried & Baked options for Seafood. You order at the counter & then they bring your food to your table. It's a pretty large modern place with several different rooms & a Bar area too. They also have a stand alone water refill Bar station near the front with cups & water. We all opted for the Healthier Baked Platter Option. The Sides of Rice, Potato & Veggies we're just OK. The Baked Scrod & The Scallops however were Very Very Good. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget! read more

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Always solid seafood. Fried, broiled or steamed the plates are hearty and fresh. Customer service is friendly and prompt. They've even adopted curbside drop off during covid. read more

Cooke's Seafood - a meal in a takeout container - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

They have great fish and seafood and are doing an excellent job with curbside delivery. The portions are good sized and fish is very fresh. read more

Cooke's Seafood - waiting for our order - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

Mostly known for good fried seafood in an upscale order- at-the-counter and sit to be served venue. Departing from the reminiscent road side fried clam strips or fish and fries counters, Cooke's Seafood has modern restaurant seating and featured a Sunday special. I am sorry to report my Stuffed Shrimp fell well short of flavor expectations but the other food my wife ate was good. 3/5 rating. Stuffed (4) Shrimp with moist bread-like home made stuffing; soft, mild with a few red, yellow and green vegetable pepper slivers for flavoring. The stuffing was inconsistent, containing a number of chewy mini shrimp 0,1,3,3 respectively on each filet shrimp. Imitation crab / seafood meat slivers and peppery flavor did not enhance the shrimp. Shrimp tasted Pre-prepared, I will not order this one again. 4/5 rating. Healthy lobster salad with balsamic (Ken's single serve packet) dressing. Better than what you might eat at Provincetown. Lobster chunks are not as large as what you find on the other side of the canal in a Buzzards Bay, fresh lobster restaurant. 3.5/5 rating. Clam chowder. Creamy chowder with requisite clam chunks and small potato pieces. Our shared consensus compared to the best chowder in the Cape area: Average Good. Overall, a nice clean restaurant, great for big families. You have to listen carefully when the server yells out your order number for delivery of food to your table. Note to Managment: There has got to be a better way for the server to find you. read more

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We'll, after a few years absence, we decided to try Cookes again. As with most Cape restaurants, inconsistency rears it's ugly head again. First few times this year we're good. Even took a colleague from out of town there. Tonight though, terrible, swordfish was fishy, lobster was non existent in the watered down lobster bisque. Threw it away. You really need to do better. $60 for two take out meals that ended up in the trash. Won't be returning this year. read more

fried seafood platter was very delicious! good prompt service nice atmosphere price is mid-range. read more

If you like fried food, food that will stay with you for hours, at a reasonable price well you have found it. This restaurant has a great variety of fried foods! It has a large assortment of fried fish, decent hamburgers and a full bar to wash it down with. There fish and chips comes with coleslaw and the portions are quite generous. They have outstanding onion rings. And if you're looking for something that's not fried try their grilled tuna sandwich. Good place for kids , can fit large groups and it won't bust the pocketbook. read more

This was the BEST fried seafood I think I've ever had. My Aunt, a Massachusetts native and lover of all things seafood, said my scallops were probably the best she'd EVER eaten. I ordered the seafood platter and asked them to hold the fried clams, as I'm not a fan. They were happy to cook more of the items I wanted. The paper plates someone referred to in another review were very substantial and heavy duty. It didn't bother me. What I didn't like was the rationed tarter and chili sauce, but they did give me more when I asked. I would recommend they upgrade to a little nicer plastic silverware. I'd absolutely go back again. In fact, I'd DRIVE there by myself just for the fabulous seafood. We ate till we were stuffed and barely touched our fries or coleslaw. Of all the restaurants we went to on the East Coast, this was my favorite. And the menu did offer more than just fried seafood. My Aunt almost ordered the grilled swordfish, but decided on the fried clams which she said were exquisite. And she's a hard woman to please with her food. Really! read more

On one hand, it's a typical mid level restaurant at the Cape; fried food, some grilled options, finally a salad! On the other hand, it's super clean, quick and consistent with generous portions. If you're near by, a good option for lunch or dinner. read more

My partner says Cooke's looks like the "Kelly's Roast Beef" of seafood. It does have a sort of chainy, generic look to it (though there are only two). What it lacks in clam shack charm, it makes up for with a very nice staff, and a very good jumbo lobster roll filled with really good meat, and just enough mayo on a griddled bun. The clam chowder, though creamy and thick like i like it is forgettable. Not awful, but i don't know if saw any clams, it's more like potato chowder. The fries were very good too. I'd go back, because of the lobster roll and to try some other things, it's certainly not the worst out there on the Cape! read more

Good for the price daily specials are good fast service, comfortable atmosphere would recommend to visitors to the area looking for seafood.

Used to be great. What happened!!! Pretty bad tonight. Clams, which I loved, were terrible. read more

Well priced good food in a clean modern environment with polite helpful staff. Our group held a planning meeting at this Mashpee location and were well served. The food was great and the lunch specials were a bargain. We will definitely return! read more

If you go into this place expecting a Legal Seafood's type decor, you're off your rocker. It's a seafood place on the Cape, what do you expect? It's about the food, not about the decorations. We aren't talking a high end luxury atmosphere The portions are hefty and the clams are always great. The onion rings are awesome and they pile them high. It's great food for reasonable money and when I'm on the Cape this is almost always where I go for food. I'd recommend this place, but don't expect it to be a crazy luxurious layout. read more

Overpriced, fried crap. You need to go in there expecting to sit down and eat a fried plate of something that taste only like too much fried batter with your overpriced glass of beer that you had to have, and then you won't be disappointed. I've gotten a lobster roll from there before and I would say don't bother. It's not worth what they want to charge you for. The other yelper that commented on the sanitary (or lack thereof) conditions are correct. You can tell it's a bunch of high school kids bussing tables that really are just there to collect a paycheck by doing the least amount of work possible. read more