And they still sell t-shirts! I grew up in the area and probably hadn't been here for 10-15 years (ouch). L&J's has definitely expanded the operation from the small stand alone counter order place I recall, but I was SO glad that it was still a fantastic experience. We sat outside at a picnic table, it was perfect. Fish and clam strips - awesome. The fish was fresh, the clams sweet and full. they even give an appropriate amount of fries. The fish sandwich was also above average. the chowder that day was a little watery - but tasted like the ocean. Fresh, fast, friendly was the theme. Having lived up on the Maine/NH coast places like this are a dime a dozen - and about 85% of them are awful. Lenny &Joe's is far superior to all those 'authentic shacks' up in lobsta' country. Can't wait to go back. I won't wait so long next time read more

What a great environment for all ages! Well priced and everything was jealous. Had a terrific time!

We discovered this place close to our doctor's office and decided to try it for lunch. The dining area is seat-yourself, small wood booths, very casual. There were Lenny & Joe's t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts and other apparel for sale in a small area near the cash registers. Ordering is first-come-first-serve at the counter. The staff was friendly, helpful and patient as we studied the large overhead menu (it was our first visit) and helped us make our selections. We both decided to order the fried cod. It's fresh off the boat, same day catch, as advertised and it was DELICIOUS! I don't usually care for coleslaw but when my husband raved over the flavor, I tried mine and ate the whole thing! BEST COLESLAW EVER! The fish was absolutely delicious! Again, the BEST fish I've ever had and that accolade is due to the flavor. I've never had fried fish taste that delicious or fresh and I've tried lots of fish n chips! The fries were also good. They were "steak fries", pretty thick and nicely cooked. We just had water so I can't comment on drinks, etc. The restrooms were clean, obviously newly remodeled, and spacious. We also noticed there was a large outdoor dining area, a counter specifically designated for take-out pick up and another area dedicated to serving lobsters... all were closed when we were there, but those areas are likely very busy in season. Overall we had a great experience here and will definitely return! I can't wait to have the fish n chips again! :D read more

Cashiers are friendly, knowledgeable, and sensitive to food allergies. Don't let the self-seating & paper plates fool you, this is real New England seafood. Fresh, fast (lobsters take a little longer, not much), and reasonably priced. Be sure to save room for ice cream (cash only, ATM inside) and have $1.50 set aside to ride the carousel. Indoor & outdoor seating, rain or shine. Business picks up around 6:30-7PM, but I didn't see anyone waiting too long or being impatient for their orders, and there was plenty of seating no matter the rush. read more

Fish Tale - $19.99 "Small" Lobster Dinner. Great value! - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Great establishment and quintessential to madison. I am, however, docking a star because of their change in french fry vendor. Lenny and Joes is known as much for their crinkle fries as it is for its carousel and soft serve. Switching to bland flat french fries has made me long for the crinkle fry days and I can only hope someone will see this plea and change it. I have been a Lenny and Joes customer for almost 20 years and my dining experience is not the same without crinkle fries - I'd hate to bring my business to the Clam Castle read more

My grandparents live in Killingworth and we've been coming here for as long as I can remember. Every time I go to visit my grandparents, I know we will be visiting Lenny & Joe's or getting take out. I used to always get the lobster roll, but now I've discovered how amazing their Cajun scallops are. We always have to get a side order of fried clam strips, as well! I'm not a big clam chowder person but everyone in my family loves their Rhode Island chowder. read more

Fish Tale - Sautéed Fresh Scallops in their Cajun sauce - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Just a no frills, good ol' fashioned seafood joint!!! LOVED the lobster roll. Also, had the triple play seafood platter. Exceptional!!! if you are out that way for the outlet shopping or in the area for any other reason, this is a must visit and eat spot! read more

Very good spot for seafood.I most often go to the restaurant in Westbrook and enjoy tjror whole belly fried clams

Amazing food and fair prices would definitely recommend this to a friend! The hot lobster roll is a must when you come. read more

Fish Tale - Amazing food and fair prices! - Seafood Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Food was okay. I guess I never really understood the hype around this place. The reason I'm giving them 2 stars is because when we walked in, there were 5 or 6 girls standing behind the counter but not one of them greeted us. Not even a smile. Not even a "you're welcome" when I said thank you. Made the whole experience feel worse than it probably actually was. read more

Need a quick lunch with good seafood and the best fries in Madison? This is the spot, although I prefer the Lenny and Joes in nearby Westbrook, as the menu is slightly different. Great fried fish sandwich. Oh yeah, buy a T-shirt on your way out. read more

A good seafood spot to eat so I don't have much to say but I do suggest that for the prices you pay to eat there, I'm almost positive they could up the quality of their dinnerware and takeout setup. We wanted to take our leftovers home and they gave us two pieces of aluminum foil and a paper bag. The plate was completely soggy by the time we got home and the tartar sauce container was practically disintegrating lol. That part was less than stellar. So next time I'll eat all of my food there instead. read more

I had the lobster roll, which was very good. Nice buttery toasted roll, plenty of lobster and it was fresh and not chewy, the french fries were good and so was the cole slaw. Plain and simple. There's no table delivery. I'll definitely come back here to try something else on the menu. Definitely worth going to. read more

Mundane. Overpriced. Disappointing. Bland. Need I go on? Came because of it's proximity to the beach and also because it was rated #3 on Trip Advisor. Boy, they got it Wrong! Had a simple salad, added lobster and shrimp while my husband had pan seared scallops and shrimp with veggies and rice. If it weren't for the salad dressing it would have had zero flavor. Husband said his meal was mediocre at best, I can testify the rice was dry and tasteless. It will be our only meal here. read more

Update: regarding COVID-19... This is by far and away the best plan of any business I've seen thus far. They are careful to seat people outdoors only at a distance, you place your order outside and they will bring it to your table. They've also enlisted the help of Portapotties, since the building is closed to the public at present. They have a staff to direct traffic and check you in, clear tables and sanitize them... I stopped going to my local package store because they were not wearing masks as I have Crohns & I am sometimes on immunosuppressive medication. My family has been going here for decades... They have a great family atmosphere, very close to Hammonassett state park. A merry go round for kids (all the money raised goes to different area charitable foundations & not in use during the lockdown). The employees are friendly and the food is tasty! Thank you for caring about your employees and customers read more

Awesome lobster rolls. All the food is really good and the best part is that the price is right on for it. Casual order/pick up at the counter. It's a great atmosphere. read more

Presentation for clams (w/bellies) was horrible. A tiny cake plate with a greasy pile of breading. Really, that was unbelievable on the shoreline that is your offering. We'll eat elsewhere and come for the ice cream and merry go round - read more

Bring your own wine! Great spot in a nice area to have a few people meet for some casual seafood. Have been going for years and to be honest the food has been hit or miss lately but usually I leave happy and full. They can be packed some evenings but I don't think I've ever had to wait more than 15 minutes for my order. Recently went to the location in New Haven and it's a completely different vibe so Madison is my choice next time. read more

They are trash it's literally all fried fish in some greasy industrialized vat of oil everything else is just cheap shit

Stopped by Westbrook on way back from The Cape. The parking lot at Bills was full so decided to try L&J for a change. I had whole clam bellies at Arnold's (on the Cape) earlier in the week which were outstanding. So I decided to get the Whole belly clam platter to go. I have never seen Clam Bellies this Large. These were like Rocky Mountain Oysters. I attempted to get through one and the consistency was oddly gooey and frankly the entire thing was inedible. I threw it in the dumpster. Saving grace, Dairy Queen across the street. read more

They do a great job on anything fried, but what I really come for is the lobster roll. This is always my first stop every year when i get off the plane, and IMHO tied for the best (hot) lobster roll in the state, a pretty competitive category. (Dislaimer: I will the lobster roll anywhere once, purely in the interest of science, of course.) Service is fast and friendly, except at peak times (jun-aug). read more

Very disappointing. King crab was only the knuckles. Steamers were bigger and therefore not a lot of flavor. The kicker though, THEY DO NOT USE REAL BUTTER!! Seriously we spent $150.00 and didn't even get real butter! read more

Girlfriend from Texas wanted to go to shore, so we spent the afternoon at Hammonassett beach and wanted seafood after. We had 5 hungry kids and Lenny & Joe's fit the bill perfectly. There were lines at counter, but it moved, the order take was more than pleasant and patient as kids decided what to eat/drink. My order was hot lobster roll which was perfect! Kids enjoyed their food too. Outdoor atmosphere was nice. They sell merch and ice cream too. Next time! read more

Very disappointed. They changed from crinkle fries to the same cheep greasy fries Chowder Pot switch too. Everything else is wonderful as always. read more

L&J has to have the BEST fried seafood on CT shore! The whole bellies are tender, not chewy; the scallops melt in your mouth! They use that great spice in the coleslaw! read more

Wow what a great place after a day at the beach. So family Friendly. Yes they do not have New England clam chowder, they have Rhode Island in Manhattan. The food was spectacular and they have a carousel for the kids and ice cream stand outdoor sitting and in door sitting. The fried fish batter is lite and not greasy. Highly recommend to stop on your way home after a great day at the beach read more

My son wants to talk about the ice cream first. He may have forgotten that he even had a dinner. One of the kids we took was really enjoying his ice cream until it slipped out of his hand and fell onto the stones next to the carousel. My son on the other hand was very fortunate and ate his entire ice cream and that's all he remembers. I remember the meal, as does my wife, and we both thought the seafood was fresh and hot and well prepared. We go about once a year, and always walk away satisfied with our meal. It may not be the most healthy fair, but on the occasion that you go all fried food, Lenny and Joe's is a good place to make it happen. read more

We had lunch there today after a long walk at megs point. Service was good and the food was delicious. I had the fish sandwich which was served up hot and fresh. I would come back anytime I was in the area. read more

This is a staple In Madison! It's a great outdoor neighborhood spot! The food is delicious and a good place to go in COVID. We had the lobster roll and hot dog, French fries and coleslaw! So yummy!! read more

The food was poor and over priced and the atmosphere was cafeteria like. The only saving grace is that it's somewhat kid friendly. I wouldn't come back though. read more

We really like Lenny and Joe's. Great fresh fish and fun atmosphere. The only reason for one less star is the portions are getting small while the prices are a little high. Tiny scallops and shrimp and a tiny little piece of lobster on the sauté dish and the lobster rolls seem to be getting less and less meat. We hope they re visit this so we keep coming back. read more

I stopped here after the beach due to always hearing people rave about this place. It was extremely packed so obviously I was expecting to have a really good meal. I ordered he fried shrimp dinner and just wasn't impressed at all. The shrimp were on the bigger side, even with out the breading they were a good size. However, when it came down to flavor, that's where it was lacking. The shrimp just weren't tasty, at all. No flavor whatsoever, even the tartar sauce didn't help. Although, I would try this place again, possibly just ordering something else next time. read more

We have eaten at Lenny & Joes twice now and have been really happy with the food and service each time. The seafood is simple classics done really well, in a home town restaurant feel kind of way. We can appreciate that. We've had the lobster roll and a few of the broiled seafood combos with the buttered cracker topping, WHOA, so good! I had the shrimp and scallop combo with a side of veggies this last time and it was delicious. Thanks for doing it well! read more

Been going here for years for fresh fried (and now baked or grilled) scrumptious ness in the form of seafood, chicken, burgers, dogs, salads, and let's not forget the lobster stand....which includes steamers Whether I'm sitting outside with family or friends, or indoors in off weather with my mom, the food always tastes great and comes out quick. I love that I can eat and run when I've got things to do, or take my time...bring a tablecloth and flowers for my picnic table and a bottle of wine to go with my meal, and chat with friends after stuffing ourselves with the plentiful plates, and digesting before attacking the yummy soft serve ice cream. Bring the kids if you want- there are plenty of kids meals to please them all, and during the summer they have their great carousel, from which they donate the ticket sales to different charities. A family friendly, affordable, conveniently located, (especially if you're a Hammonasset Beach frequenter), delicious place to eat, with great customer service. I highly recommend-and might just see you there! read more

The broiled scrod tasted like it was defrosted and cooked in a microwave, when I brought it to the attention of the manager, there was no satisfaction. read more

Awesome establishment! Great food and great staff! Thanks!!! Love the lobster and clams

Great fried seafood, I had the Rhode Island Clam Chowder with a fried Fish Sandwich with excellent tarter sauce. What a crispy taste & not over cooked! The RI CLAM CHOWDER, had lots of diced clams & onions with potatoes in a clear tasty broth! My wife experienced a nice perfectly cooked Fried Shrimp with Crinkle Cut French fries. She said that the Shrimp was in the deep fryer perfectly! The 3 Stars were for the total Experience. There were 4-5 cashiers ready to take your order but not enough manpower to get the Food out and for a first timer Lenny & Joes had a Very what seemed Disorganized System between White slips on one side of the counter and Blue receipts on the other side. People everywhere, Receipt numbers screamed over the Old PA SYSTEM and once we received our food we sat in the far back but unfortunately We were interrupted constantly with NUMBERS being called out as we tried to enjoy our Lenny & Joes Fried Dinner. They did offer plenty of Outdoor seating as we were Unaware of. For the KIDS they had a delegate IceCream Shack & a cool Animal Carousel for only $1.50 which is 100% Donations to the Charity up on the board a Fantastic idea! ALL and ALL a good time at Lenny & Joes Fish Tale! read more

The employees of Lenny and Joe's deserve a big round of applause. They are fast, attentive, and bring a smile to your face. They have come together amidst this pandemic to provide the ultimate customer experience. Their food is always fabulous, and my family and I truly appreciate everyone's effort. This is the place to go for COVID curbside! read more

CT people go crazy for this place, pretty standard fish and chips type establishment.

Been coming here for years. Very unimpressed today. Haven't been in a few months now but I never remember having such horrible customer service here. The manager was rude and the cashier was just uncaring about us as a customer. My grandmother has a dairy allergy. Now there's a sign that says please let the cashier know about allergies. So we did. When we went to order the fish sandwich for myself and one for her it was. Hassle. They refused to broil the fish sandwich to avoid the batter, has dairy in it, and instead charged us almost $14 for the broiled scrod lunch. We were told that food allergies are not capable of being handled. read more