Delicious lobster rolls. Service time was very reasonable. Price seemed a little high but the quality and serving size make it a nice treat occasionally. read more

DJ's Clam Shack delivers a hearty, playful take on seafood with both comforting classics and inventive twists. The lobster rolls, conch fritters, and lively atmosphere earn strong praise. Ideal for a casual meal, group outing, or craving something by the water. Just choose your location wisely and time your visit--quality and service can vary. Pro Tips 1.Go for the lobster roll--either classic or overstuffed, it's consistently the highlight. 2.Try the Kung Pao calamari or shrimp scampi roll for something different and flavorful. 3.Visit early for the best experience--expect the freshest food and optimal service. read more

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Delicious seafood here at DJ's, we tried both the Maine and Connecticut style lobster rolls, as well as the shrimp quesadilla. Everything was great but the real winner was the blackened shrimp tacos! read more

I ordered 2 hot lobster rolls with coleslaw because fries were an up charge. Ordered an $8 New England clam chowder which was very good. Came with side crackers. The place was empty as it was the middle to January. The service was very good and the ambiance was cute, like a small beach shack. Totally bill was $65. My boyfriend ranked the warm lobster roll 8 out of 10, but my father in law ranked it 10 out of 10 and said it's the best he ever had! read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Outside view - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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An actual lobster roll -not a pathetic mayonnaise sandwhich as some restaurants try to get away with . Very large portions - way bigger and better than B&B Clam in Amityville , whose lobster rolls have shrunk dramatically , with buns dripping with butter . The DJs product is huge and High quality. read more

these lobster rolls were 10/10. we ordered pickup and the hot rolls were still warm by the time we got home! we did two regular and one overstuffed. for me the regular was more than enough!! i leaned more towards the cold roll here but both were amazing. clam strips were not bad but nothing to rave about. if they have the ipswich those are great. hope to return for more soon! read more

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Returned to NY to see my children and grandchildren, so no visit is complete without a return to DJ's... which we did !! This time, I got a shrimp scampi on a bun, and my husband got the calamari. We also got some of their clam chowder. It's so good that I won't share and want to eat it all myself. I made my husband get his own. :-) My mouth is drooling now just thinking about the soup. Everything was so tasty !! LOVE this place even if they are a bit on the pricey side. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Shrimp Scampi sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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First time here. I would go to their former site in East Northport but that has since closed. Ordered a crab cake sandwich and a lobster roll to go. Even on a Sunday, finding a parking spot was difficult. I was the only customer in the place, so can't imagine what it must be like to park during the week. The two employees were friendly, but the music was loud and ghastly. I wouldn't be able to eat in with that playing in the background. When I got home, the crab cake was on a toasted hot dog bun So maybe I got half a crab cake. That came with a small half filled cup of cole slaw---miniscule and tasteless. Can't answer for the lobster roll If I come back, maybe I'll stick to the clam chowder. read more

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We came here after hiking one day for some quick take out. As my son suddenly felt sick the people sitting down couldn't be bothered to move (seriously) anyway my son then got sick on the floor, the girls working there couldn't be nicer. Unlike the people sitting down :P luckily I think it was just the heat so my boy was fine after, they even gave him some nice water. Our food was out quickly and was delicious. We left once our food was out but the 10 mins we were here was very nice. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

I happened to be in the area, and stopped by for lunch. It is definitely a bonus - I mean conch fritters on LI? - highly recommended. The lobster roll was fantastic, and the staff is very friendly. read more

~ Lobster Roll ~ We got the regular lobster roll, it is stuffed with a nice amount of fresh lobsters that tasted sweet and tender. The sauce is light and a bit citrusy, there are some celery bits in there that I quite enjoy as well, adding some nice texture and flavour to the lobster, whilst not overpowering the lobster taste. I wonder what the overstuffed lobster would look like, coz we feel like this is pretty stuffed already! read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

After a few days in Montauck our ride home found us in need of nourishment. Thanks to Yelp we found DJ's. In we go and ordered food. Nice menu giving choices that even a picky eater can find something to eat. I've always found small little mom-pop stores to be a fun place to eat. I ordered the shrimp tacos and was very glad I did. The taco's was full of shrimp so each bite had a shrimp bite and was topped with a slaw that had what I believe was a mango in it. Very tasty. The tables did not have hot sauce but the taco didn't need any extra spice. Was very good. Taco's are served with a choice of french fries or cole slaw. (Previous shrimp taco's I've had come with a slaw on top, so I opted for the fries.) It is served with sufficient amount of fries that I just couldn't finish the plate. SO ordered fried calmari; tried a few and found them to be perfectly cooked (no rubber bands!). He also ordered a clam chowder; was very good. Was a good lunch/early dinner. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Shrimp tacos with fries - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

Was so much better when original owner was always at location. He must've sold or franchised out because things are definitely not as good. Food is just par and service the same. read more

Really glad we stopped in for lunch today. Had a great meal of soups, lobster rolls, and split a side of fries. Both the chilled and hot rolls were good. Well cooked portion of lobsta meat. Loved the split top tall buttered toasted rolls - except they were stale. Definitely a really good lobster roll otherwise that should be in your list when you have a hankering. Next, will have to try the Ipswich clams. Also the lobster bisque didn't have any noticeable lobster in it. Not even a knuckle. read more

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Ordered 2 hot buttered overstuffed lobster rolls with a side of fries. Opened the box which was dripping with butter to find the most disgusting soggy fries and the lobster roll. The roll was soaked in butter, the lobster was not. I tried to reheat the fries in my air fryer but there was so salvaging them. It was as if they were fried in rancid oil. Sadly disappointed. read more

This place absolutely blew my mind. It is what it sounds like, a shack in what seems to be in the middle of nowhere. Came here for fathers day and made the one hour drive because of all the great reviews and I could not have been more pleased. Even my father who is tough to please enjoyed the food. The hot lobster rolls were to die for and was a fan favorite. Sadly we came a little later in the day and most of the items were already sold out. I wanted to also try the clam strips and the crab cakes but there was nothing left. Clam chowder was great too read more

Made my mom's day!! delish cold lobster roll, loved the cup of clam chowder. Amazing staff/service. Thank you. read more

Enjoy luxurious lobster rolls? This spot is for you!!! Straight up I noticed the diners-drive in's-dives sign posted on the wall! Wowzers! Awesome! We ordered the warm lobster rolls and I had to try the clam chowder! Delicious roll with lots of lobster goodness! We had leftovers- wish I could have packaged that up, but I don't think lobster travels well in a flight. Ha. Great experience here! Go visit them! read more

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Ordered the overstuffed lobster roll. It was about $50. Costs about the same as 2 regular lobster rolls and not much more lobster in this one. The bread was soggy and fell apart quick. The top and the lobster pieces themselves were dry and flavorless. Had to ask for some butter on the side. Nothing special, overpriced, wouldn't get again. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Overstuffed Over stuffed lobster roll ($50) - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

So we stopped in after a day out. Sat in the car nearby to eat. Which means we were... 60 feet away? Not like the food had to sit around after being fried. This will matter in a minute. First, the lobster roll. Small pieces of tail. Hardly succulent. Dry. Chewy. Either overcooked or frozen. Lots of claw meat. The bread, which was totally soaked in butter, was good. Because butter. And then there was (were?) the Ipswitch clams. Remember clam strips? From Howard Johnsons? Little deep fried things? So the clams here were...rubberized strips of rubber...attached to tiny tasteless lumps of Ipswitch bellies that after being fried all formed themselves together into a sodden, soggy lump of breaded mush with some tasteless pieces of, I guess, clam. We threw them out. The french fries were great. read more

Was searching for a lobster roll option today and took a drive to DJ's in Wantagh. This spot did not disappoint. I started with a cup of the home made clam chowder and it was chunky, piping hot and delicious. The lobster roll was on point as well. Solid amount of meat for the price and it was nice and sweet with a perfectly toasted roll. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Homemade New England clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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My mom decided that for Mother's Day she wanted DJs. What a good choice it was. We got the fried clams, New England clam chowder, Lobster Rolls, and baked clams. It was a feast to say the least but everything was amazing! The lobster rolls are packed to the brim. The clam chowder is so chunky and not just with like fillers quality clam meant and same goes for the baked clams. The clam strips are always just so good!! I can't say anything bad. They kindly offered helped to my car if needed and it was hot and ready when I got there to pick it up. Thanks DJs for providing a great Mother's Day meal for my mom's day (We dug in before I got pictures) read more

Never ate here on a Sunday and won't do that again. Young man on grill. Crab cakes barely warm, shrimp good but French fries soaked in oil. I will only come during the week from now on. I was disappointed . read more

Finally made it here. Who knew it was so close to Jones Beach which we visit often throughout the summer. Casual spot with mostly indoor dining. There was one table set for 4 but a Sunday in July no way to hot. The New England style clam chowder was incredible. Sweet clams, potatoes and mushrooms in a perfectly creamy rich soup base. The baked clams were the best I've ever had. Stuffed to the top with a delicious garlicky kick. I went for the lobster roll but got to say all 3 had star power‼ They offer both hot and cold lobster rolls. I opted for Connecticut style which is served warm in a toasted bun. The lobster roll was OUTSTANDING. The bun was toasted on both sides to perfection. Good size, held up with each bite. So many times the bun goes limp or disintegrates with each bite of a CT lobster roll. Not this one. The market price was only $26. For such a great roll it was a good price. I savored each bite thinking when can I return for another. read more

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I was here 2 years ago and finally made a return visit. This time I was less impressed Hot lobster roll was dry tasting, why? It should be buttery delicious but it wasn't. There was a nice portion of lobster but it was dried out. The bread it was on was fresh. We also tried the Ipswich fried clams, a total disappointment and a waste of $28. The covering was a corn meal dredge which we didn't mind but the whole bellied clams were nothing but a fried mess of clam poo. They were big and squishy and oozed a black gunk that was all over the whole box once you pierced them with a fork. I've been eating clams for over 50 years and never had any as bad as these. I've had clams with guts before but never clams that looked like they could produce their own oil spill on land. The French fries were nice and crispy. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Regular size lobster roll March 2022 - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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Great lobster rolls.. not as pricey. But the place is run down so it's mostly take to go

Been wanting to try this place out since I missed going to the one in Key West. Since it's Father's Day weekend I requested this place. A little disappointed. Food was good, a little salty. Place is small (maybe 6-7 tables for about 20ish people), service is kind of weird. Cashier was friendly and gave us details of everything, which helped. The guy who I would guess is the manager was not friendly at all. Seemed to have a scowl on his face which was off putting. Portions were okay. I always want more lol two orders of conch fritters (6 per order), Ipswich clams, blackened mahi mahi tacos (you get 2 - see pic), a warm lobster roll and three beers for the three of us - some might consider that $110 for lunch is pricey but I think it was an okay deal. I'll be back for the fritters tho - so happy I don't have to go to Florida for them anymore lol read more

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Sadly it's not what it once was. I've been to the DJs in Key West a number of times and loved when they came to Wantagh. It became a frequent stop of ours. We went last week and got cold lobster rolls. They added A LOT more filler than just celery (had cabbage now) and the lobster pieces were much smaller and chopped. I know prices for supplies have gone up but so have the prices for their lobster rolls. I'm happy to pay more for the food as long as it's the same old quality you could expect. Unfortunately right now it seems like the prices went up and the quality went down. Hopefully things can take a turn for the better. read more

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Nice place. Nice people. Still have whole fried clams in this shortage. Light easy takeout place. Few tables outside. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - a man and a woman ordering food - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

I used to love this place. Had the absolute worst experience. This has turned into a chain when it used to be an amazing family owned business. We asked for raw clams - little necks - and were handed RAW UNBAKED CLAMS (should have been the baked clams with the breading). The little boy at the counter proceeded to argue with us that we ordered raw clams and he was correct. Truly insane. Also to note he was baking the clams in a NINJA AIR FRYER. and the clams came from a frozen freezer sheet. I'm truly appalled at this expense and wish I never payed. read more

Small little place that you just might miss if you weren't looking for it. But you'd hate to pass up a place like this. On top of incredibly fast and friendly service when I came for lunch, the food was fresh and delicious. I got the grilled shrimp scampi roll which comes with a small side of Cole slaw. Like I said, food was prepared hot and fresh and was a perfect portion size for lunch. The menu can be a little pricey (as especially the lobster items run on market pricing, as any good seafood restaurant would), but you certainly get the quality for it. Would gladly comeback soon to try any of their other offerings! I also love the aesthetic of this place, it's small but packs a lot of that seaside shack kind of charm into it, which I find very endearing. Parking can be a little tight in the small lot attached to the side, so I might recommend parking on the side streets nearby, or the train station parking lot down the block. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Grilled Shrimp Scampi Roll with Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

Sorry. As I know lobster rolls are expensive this was not very good. Essentially received for $25 a box lunch with minimal, soggy and bland fries and a small lobster roll sandwich that was more mayo than lobster. Overpriced and no effort went into this. Definitely would not order from here again. I feel as though I was pickpocketed read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

So Far DJ's Clam Shack is the best spot on Long Island for an amazing Lobster Roll. I came in with high expectations since they were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives & they did not disappoint. Me & my friends ordered the Hot & Cold Lobster Rolls, the Shrimp Roll, Kung Pao Calamari, & the Crabs. What stood out the most was the lobster & shrimp roll. You could see the steam coming off of the rolls. The lobster & shrimp was as fresh as they come. I've had some amazing Lobster Rolls in Boston & DJs Lobster Rolls are in the same league. You get 2 crab cakes but they are pretty small, well compared to Maryland Crab Cakes which is where I'm from. The taste is what matters and they were delicious. The last thing was the Kung Pao Calamari. Very good but the sauce is a little heavy even though it's delicious. Might go for the regular Calamari next time. The staff is very friendly and everyone wears a mask. Love DJs, I'll definitely be back read more

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Friendly and fast service! Great lobster rolls, both hot and cold were yum. Definitely get the kung pow calamari. The conch fritters didn't really have any conch, just tasted like batter tbh. Good fries and coleslaw! read more

Expectations were pretty high, but as you can see from my pictures, this had the look of a pretty less then remarkable lobster roll. A few claws and knuckles was what constituted my roll. While the bun was extremely well buttered, there just wasn't enough lobster meat in this roll. On the flip side, fries were plentiful and pretty good. An order of fried clam strips also didn't meet expectations. There was just too much breading and very little clam meat. Similar to the lobster roll meal, fries were abundant for this meal as well. Picking up an call ahead order was confusing. There was conflicting information on whether there was one line or two. A few other customers also had the same concern as well. I ended up waiting on the same line as those ordering in person. read more

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Will definitely go back for the fish tacos! Those were AMAZING!!!!. Lobster roll was ok nothing special just average lobster rolls. It was majority claw meat. Clams strips was ok. More batter than clams. And they need to change that oil. Food coming out dark brown! Small spot. Quick bite read more

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Lobster roll was the perfect amount of buttery and sweet. Even though I didn't get the "overstuffed" one, there was still a good amount of lobster pieces in the roll. The fries were also crispy and weren't overly salty. My friends also got the fish tacos and clam chowder, which I also tried and these, too, were delicious. The clam chowder had a good amount of clams in it but didn't taste too fishy. The ambiance overall is what you would expect from a beach shack type of food place- very straightforward menu with straightforward service, and very laidback and chill vibes. Would definitely come back here again if I were in the area. read more

DJ’s Clam Shack - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Wantagh, New York

A hot Long Island summer calls for at least one lobster roll experience. Due to COVID/work/life we did not Make it out East for our usual lobster rolls. I was craving lobster and saw a long line outside of DJs Clam Shack as I drove by. The line was long but let me tell you, totally worth the wait. We got the cold overstuffed lobster roll and both of us ate and even had enough lobster to share with the toddler. We loved its it was mostly lobster and so fresh. We also had the king pao calamari - yum and even crunchy after we transported it how. (About 15 min). The sweet potato fries were actually wedges - so good. Lots of crunch and perfect to dip in honey mustard. Service/ordering was a little confusing due to COVID restrictions and only having 1 credit card machine for the crowd. Everyone was friendly and helpful and making the best of it. And the food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back again and again. read more

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So I called DJs today to place an order for takeout. They reluctantly allowed me to place the order. I got there at 5:30. There were already 6 people in line in front of me and many people waiting already for their food. It took me 15 minutes to get inside. Once inside the guy behind the counter said it would be an hour wait, thankfully I called in the order and it was ready for me right away. Side note. This business is operating the right way, 6 ft enforced on line outside, only one person allowed in at a time to order. All employees were wearing masks and all patrons waiting were wearing masks. They also had about 6 tables open for outdoor dining, they aren't doing anything for inside dining at the moment which I commend. Thanks for keeping us safe DJs. For the food we ordered hot lobster rolls and clam chowder. The lobster rolls were very good and full of nice claw meat. The clam chowder was a little salty for me but otherwise very good. I'll be back! read more

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This place has been on my radar for months! Was happy to know they are open during the current pandemic. Curbside, pick up or delivery only. I don't live close enough for delivery, so I went with pickup. Didn't want to make them come out in the rain to bring my food to my car...they are already doing enough by being open! Anyway..I called and placed my order as soon as they opened, at 11:30AM. My order was ready in 20 minutes and pick up was a breeze! I ordered a warm lobster roll. While placing my order I had asked if the butter could be on the side so that the bread doesn't get soggy on the drive home. I was informed that the butter was already on the lobster, but I could get the lobster on the side instead. Even better! I went with that option and it was delicious! My mom ordered a cold lobster roll. She enjoyed it very much. Rolls come with coleslaw or French fries. I got mine with fries and my mom got hers with coleslaw. I felt the fries needed some type of seasoning. Coleslaw was good. I also ordered New England clam chowder. Very flavorful and filling. Couldn't finish it...yay for leftovers! Very yummy lunch! Can't wait to return and try other delicious grub! read more

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