Their fried claws are the best. Tender,very tasty just awesome. The sundaes are delicious. Everything we order is top notch.

Please forgive me for not taking pics of the food we ate. My wife and I went here with her parents and this is what we ordered, for $60: 2 cheeseburgers, 1 king cheeseburger, fish sandwich, half pint clam strips, half pint clam bellies, fries, onion crisps and a small chocolate shake. The fried food was a little cold but really tasty. My fish sandwich was so simple and very delicious. Chocolate shake was the bomb. Clams and fires, good. It's ridiculously inexpensive to eat here and the setting is pretty peaceful considering it's smack dab in a residential neighborhood. Kind staff too. This place is worth the stop. read more

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I was happy that Deary Bros was opened for the season. I loved the food last season. This time I was very disappointed. I ordered Fish & Chips and Clam Cakes. The food was way over cooked. The fries were hard, the fish was dark and the edges tough from being over cooked. It was the same for the clam cakes. They tasted burnt. I threw them away. Very disappointed. Please update your pricing on your website because at the stand the pricing is higher. Not sure if I will go back. read more

Open during the summertime Deary Bros Mike's Stand serves many different seafood and American options. They have sandwiches, lobster rolls, fried seafood, as well as ice cream. They have an open picnic seating area. My favorite was the whole belly clam as well as the french fries. Everything with crispy and fried to perfection. I wish the portions were slightly bigger for the cost (the clams and shrimp, there were a lot of scallops however) but I understand that seafood market prices are going up every year. However, the food was very fresh, and I was able to share this entrée with my friend and still be content. My friend ordered ice cream as well and he really enjoyed it. He got the strawberry cheese cake ice cream and the girl who scooped the ice cream really loaded it up for him. Staff were friendly, polite, and welcoming. A lot of locals were walking in the area and it was a very relaxing/chill spot to stop by. Overall A for food quality and pricing, food portions B+. read more

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We love this place and visit when we are in town. We are usually not disappointed but the clam chowder on this trip was a bit watery. The staff is super nice. The seating areas are always clean! read more

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This is our favorite local place for ice cream and fried food every summer! Their fried food is always fresh and never greasy - you don't feel weighed down or oily after it! Their ice cream flavors are pretty standard but they make great sundaes and frappes. Recently I tried the chocolate, banana and pb frappe and it was really good. They have lots of picnic tables to sit at with most in the shade but it does get pretty busy there during peak meal times. The prices are very good for the portions and quality that you get. read more

Ordered for pickup. Fish and chips and clam cakes. Fish was very good, 1 decent size piece, very small portions of fries and cole slaw, but good. Clam cakes were okay,small, not much clams but I've been spoiled with fresh ocean ones. Kind of pricey , but pretty much everywhere is. Fast friendly service. read more

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This place is a hidden gem, located within a neighborhood it has delicious meals and ice cream at such an affordable price. I've had the cheeseburger, clam strips and chicken tenders and they were all delicious. An easy place to go for a quick meal and outdoor seating read more

Delicious, creamy ice cream! My favorite as a kid was bubblegum. Haven't been in years... maybe I'd get the same flavor!

The last time I ate there I had fried scallops. Very greasy. Bottom of bag had a 1/4"'of grease. Not a fan.

Fun classic New England clam shack! Good clam chowder, fried clam strips, and ice cream for dessert. read more

Love this place . I have been there o lot of times and enjoyed every time. It reminds me of going for ice cream when I was a kids

They have excellent food, but you might want to pass on the ice cream, unless you get a sugar cone..those have a paper sleeve. The regular cones are bare. Some of the workers are handling money, and then grab the cone bare-handed to fill it. So disgusting. I have pointed it out to them twice, and also messaged them. Maybe the BOH can get through to them. read more

My friend and I recently had a visit to Deary Brothers Mike's Stand. We arrived at lunchtime on a Tuesday and it was still fairly quiet. They have a large menu selection and ice cream. The stand and grounds were very clean and the employees were very nice. We made our selections, my friend ordered a grill cheese, a cup of clam chowder and an ice cream soda. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and a dozen clam cakes along with a bottle of water. My order came to $15.21 We sat down at a table to wait for our orders and they called our number when it was ready. My clam cakes were cooked perfectly, except there wasn't very many clam pieces in them. I brought half home for my elderly mom and the first thing she said when she bit into one was "where's the clams"? The clam chowder was just average, if I was to guess I would say it was from a can. I wouldn't bother getting that again. Overall the food was pretty average...nothing bad, but nothing that wowed me enough to stop in again. read more

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What happened to the fries? One day they're normal and then the next day they're like straight cut frozen french fries! We work hard for our money and then choose Mikes to spend it at. We can get frozen fries anywhere. Disappointed! read more

Good food for a good price. Very casual. The tables are kept relatively clean given they are outdoor picnic tables. Counter help is patient and friendly. read more

Nice outdoor dining on hot dogs burgers and finger foods. Not cheap but not crazy like most places nowadays.

Typical roadside stand, which has either food or ice cream. Best way to describe the place is hit or miss. Food: mostly fried fare, nothing special. Nothing stands out. We once took our dog there and while we had ice cream, I ordered a Hamburger without the bun for her. It was pricey, considering it was nothing special but a pre fab low quality patty. I ordered it without the bun ( didn't expect a price break) but the $4 they charged was terrible. Hate to say it but McD's basic burger is better and cheaper. Ice cream: good quality ice cream, but the quantity for each size depends on the server. Once we ordered a medium size cone, and it contained the same amount as a kiddie cone. Asked about it and server (teenage kid) said that's normal. I asked to speak to manager and then he put another scoop on it. Problem is they have high school kids working and nobody is really supervising them. Because of this "hit or miss" thing they have, we hardly go there anymore. We only go if it's not busy, because this place isn't worth the wait! I believe, that because this place has been around for over half a century, and people go there just because of that and the name! read more

This was absolutely horrible. We ordered upfront call ahead they said 25 minutes arrived on time order was not ready waited another 20 minutes to get the food. We left with our order... Clams were all cold terrible :/ This was a regular $2.59 fry in the photo seriously wtf ... spent almost $70 on a family dinner it was terrible. I also asked for extra ketchup napkins forks none in bag eating cole slaw with my fingers woo hoo... sad because usually they are really good.. read more

Deary Bros Mike's Stand - American Near Me - Putnam, Connecticut

1st time here. Was crowded but I didn't have to wait. Ordered a Hot Fudge Sundae with Toasted Coconut Ice Cream! $6.50. Great deal. Sooo good!! Cute place. read more

The food was good. The boy scooping ice cream was totally inept! Didn't know what a sugar cone was asked our order 3 times scoop was so small he had no clue what he was doing! A total shit show. read more

I'm so glad this incredible Ice Cream / Food Stand is still In operation after 75 years. The childhood memories raced through my head as our family spent just about every Sunday here enjoying the always great food and delicious Ice Cream treats. Always served up with a warm friendly smile from Mike's staff of well trained young people. I had moved away for several years and upon returning home I was driving through Putnam and drove by the awesome Icon still serving up the tastiest of food and the best cream Ice cream treats as in past years. If your looking for a close by family friendly Ice Cream / food stand Mike's Deary Brothers Stand is where you want to be. Order up sit back relax and enjoy it's totally a 10* Yummmmmm, :0) So if your hungry go say hi to Mike and his friendly crew. You will keep coming back time after time Don Place a fan forever :0) read more

So good! Outdoor seating so you can bring your dog. Got a cheeseburger, fries, and fried pickles all of it was very good.

Super cute historic stand. We got burgers, fries, and ice cream. Really good quality and portions for the price and lots of well-shaded seating. Cute vibe, definitely a good spot to bring kids in the summer. Really sweet staff and a cute family-run business, what's not to love?? read more

According to the website, the ice cream shop started in 1937. Have the freezers been updated since then? Because I ordered two scoops and was given a dish of melted ice cream. I saw the girl with no gloves scooping the ice cream and handling the cash (is anyone ServSafe certified there?), so I know it wasn't sitting for a period of time. There was no discernible scoop of ice cream in the dish, just a wilting mess. The employees will just sling any quality at the customers and not bat an eye. It's not like it was a sweltering day. It was actually on the cool side. But if you dip into what amounts to the consistency of whipped cream, maybe you shouldn't serve it. It is clearly not frozen, which presents another food safety issue. Oh wait, your employees don't care about food safety. And the website will talk about the history of processing all of their products since the early 1900's. They do not make the ice cream at Deary Bros. It is Bliss Ice Cream, which is now owned by Unilever. The quality of that product has gone down the drain anyway since the takeover, but there is no concern about quality here either. People want to equate how good a place is based on how cheap the prices are, read the reviews. I don't care where you are, if the prices are cheap, so are the products and the service will reflect that low value. read more

Wonderful stand serving delicious inexpensive seafood, hamburgers, hot dogs etc. They serve lobster rolls several ways. I opted for the classic Connecticut Lobster Roll with warm butter on a top split bun. I loved it. They offer chicken tenders and chicken fingers. When asked the difference we were told the tenders were made fresh and the fingers were frozen. We went with the fresh tenders and they were undoubtedly the BEST chicken tenders we every had. The fries and cole slaw were delicious too. We enjoyed our lunch on the picnic tables outside. I wish this stand was in my hometown - I'd go a few times a week! read more

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We go there all the time. Their ice cream is the best. Their burgers and dinners are excellent as well. My favorite is the fried clam strips, they are the best. read more

Smallest ice cream cone in the area, 2 scoops @ $5.00 is not even equal to a kiddie cone at any other stand in the area. Teach your servers how to scoop . Stop ripping the customers of Putnam off. read more

Came for some ice cream. 7 ish. Very busy. Haven't been here in 35 years and it hasn't changed. Fast service on the ice cream. read more

Deary Bros Mike's Stand - American Near Me - Putnam, Connecticut

This place has been here for a very long time and for good reason. It's family owned and everything is made fresh. They hand form their burgers everyday. Bread their calamari and clamstrips. Home made clam cakes are awesome. Get some and dunk them in your clam chowdah The Buffalo strips and fried shrimp also great. If you haven't stuffed yourself get some ice cream afterwards. Plenty of outdoor seating under large shady trees. read more

The best Calamari, the best onion rings, the BEST lobster rolls. Nothing is bad here except the parking. Friendly, polite and attentive servers. Every year we can't wait until they open. Areal gem in the area! read more

First and foremost the service was outstanding and it was an extremely neat establishment. We walked up to the counter and as we were looking at menu we literally had 3 service people ask to take our order. We end up with all 3 getting each of are ice cream & yogurt orders. Ice cream and yogurt was good.... Nothing outstanding but good. The service, neatness and shaded picnic tables boost it up to 4 stars. Nothing fancy.... But I just really liked it. Food orders looked good, especially the clams. I'll be back read more

Great fried clams!! Wouldn't have expected it based on location. Highly recommend!!!

Just moved to the area, and wanted to try out the local fare. Clean grounds, and friendly service, parking was meh, but understandable because they were busy. I ordered clam cakes and clam strips to go. Unfortunately, the clam cakes were slightly undercooked and devoid of clams, and the clam strips were cold and definitely could have cooked another minute or two. I really wanted to like this place. read more

Year after year very good and very consistent. Every now and again there are minor foul ups but for the most part very even. Especially like the burgers hot dogs and french fries. Ice cream always good. Recommended on a hot summer night, but crowds can be large. read more

Classic, old-school New England- this place truly is as good as it gets. First off, any restaurant (be it a stand or not) that can survive in a solely residential setting is always promising. This place has been around forever, and their advertising is nil. I only happened upon it because I moved, and my boyfriend passed by while getting lost on the way to visiting me. This place describes itself as a "stand," and it is. You order at the window and wait at the bevvy of picnic tables until your number is called. The menu is extensive, featuring everything from hot dogs and hamburgers, to fried seafood dinners, salads, sandwiches, fried pickle chips (yum!) and an array of delicious ice cream flavors. Service is wonderfully friendly and informative. Sure, there are some high school kids waiting on you, but they (in my experience) know their stuff, and actually seem happy to be there. Seating is ample, and I've brought my dog on a few occasions, with no issue. Parking is on site, as well as on street. During peak hours it does get busy, but they are well-staffed and the line moves quickly. I highly recommend visiting Deary Brothers, especially on a mild summer night. Staff and other patrons are friendly, and the food is fresh and delicious. read more

Food was slow, first attempt was undercooked, after waiting thirty minutes for a burger. Try 2 was a hockey puck. All of which wouldn't have been bad except not a single person had gloves on and literally watched three teenagers pass my food around the kitchen and never once did I see someone wash there hands. The staff was nice and apologized for the mix ups. Ice cream is the only reason to come here. Food is scary and honestly surprised the health department hasn't shut them down yet. read more

Dearys stand doesnt try to be something its not. It is what it is. That said, they are excellent at being what they are. The ice cream is great but occasionally the high school kid might make you a sub par sundae. This is the only reason I'm only giving four stars. The ice cream itself is great and so are the toppings but the assembly is sometimes lacking. The burgers are good, really good. they are not huge pub burgers. They are awesome burger stand burgers, cooked on a flattop. They are juicy, the bun is buttery and well grilled and the toppings are fresh. They are also CHEAP. Like McDonalds cheap. I think its 3.95 for a good size double with cheese. The hot dogs are fantastic, again served on a buttery grilled New England style roll. The fish and chips is very good as well. Fresh breaded fish (not battered) served with hot crispy fries and some cool tangy slaw. The roll that accompanies it is the only weakness. They serve chicken tenders and fingers. The tenders are frozen and the fingers are fresh and hand breaded! You wont find that in too many places, especially in this area. Go spend like four dollars and enjoy a great meal instead of another dried out BigMac! read more

Love this place. It's a tradition every year to get the BEST clamcakes around. I don't care if I have to wait along time in line to order my meal, I still love this place. New staff almost every year, and they always get the best workers around. I have seen people come from all over New England just to come here. read more

Good fried food!! icecream is just okay. They really need to teach the staff how to scoop properly.