Jean is an amazing bartender and even in the midst of the Lily Jean fundraiser crowd he was…read moreattentive. Food is always top notch so kudos to the kitchen! Scallops were baked to perfection and the lobster BLT and clam chowder were top notch. We look forward to returning often!

3 stars for the live music and the seafood. The service is strange. Disconnected bar, no waitstaff,…read moreand separate food counter is bizarre way for a place to be setup. The live music was great and added a refreshing light environment. The seafood here is worth the price and quality. Decent drinks. This is definitely a local place. Everyone knows everyone. I was an outsider for sure.

Went for national onion ring day and for some seafood. I got the bang bang shrimp on salad and my…read morehusband got a whole boiled lobster. The onion rings are low breaded more tempura style and still have some bite left to them, making them easier to eat than ones that have been fried to an inch of their life and come out in one piece from breading that could stand up on its own. These were refreshing in an area where deep fried food can leave you feeling heavy for hours. The bang bang shrimp were delicious, similar battering and frying with a thai chili style sauce. It is not very spicy, but the problem was deciding on what kidn of salad dressing to get with it on a salad. I recommend not getting the salad and just an order of shrimp with ranch. The salad was romaine and parm shavings. No other vegetables to speak of, but the shrimp was phenomenal. Additionally the lobster comes with butter, wet naps and an additional tray for the shell as you work your way t hrough. A nice setup, a nice view, and good food.

Really disappointed in the lobster rolls. We opted for two hot rolls but we should have started…read morewith one to try them out before committing. At $45 per roll, I want transcendent, fresh, buttery lobster. This was not it. The portions were large and they looked delish but the lobster was chewy and rubbery. The experience was also...not great. Grumpy lady at the register. They've set 18% tip as the default option on the register, which is annoying for serve-yourself counter service. Honestly, it felt like a tourist trap especially with the "as seen on TV" signage for Wicked Tuna near the entrance. As a MA resident, I was a lil embarrassed that I made such a bad choice for my first roll of the Summer.

I'm on vacation from California and my friends brought me here and I can truly say it was a amazing…read moreexperience!! The Food, service and beautiful location were beyond anything I've had in New England. All the food exploded with flavor and was so fresh and delicious. The summer salad with peaches from Georgia to the local swordfish were perfectly prepared. The chef and the owner really outdid themselves to make this a night to remember!! Can't recommend this place enough. Make a reservation!

Had the day off I went to Rockport with a buddy. Went to a restaurant that I've been dying to try…read morefor years, My Place By The Sea. My buddy had a kettle one martini, and I had an old-fashioned with makers. We share an appetizers of mussels and garlic, white wine, cream broth, served with toasted bread. Best part is they shelled the muscles. $24. I had the crostini special. Lobster salad on toast, tuna salad on toast, and crabcake on toast. Served over a salad. $40 My buddy got shrimp and a spicy marinara sauce over house-made pappadelle pasta. several good size shrimp and just the right amount of spicy kick. $42 - he couldn't finish it. Too full for dessert. Ended it with a delicious cup of coffee. Not too strong, with a little punch. Was sat outside on the side porch and had a lovely view of the ocean, shaded with a slight breeze. It was a nicely leisurely lunch. On the higher side, but certainly well worth it! Our server was Ariel, and she was wonderful. Very personable, took the time to explain the menu, and how they prepare things as this was our first visit. She made some recommendations and she was spot on. I look forward to returning there later this summer. Now that I know that they remove the shells from the clams and mussels dishes, I will try the cioppino next time.

This is a small town sweet experience with local people /students serving up literally the best…read moredonuts of your life with good coffee and kindness. We keep coming back because of the genuine care and delicious food.

Excellent traditional New England cuisine. Friendly staff and beautiful beach views. The entrance…read moreis almost hidden as it's behind the coffee shop.

Fried clams were amazing. The best I've ever had…read more And the cocktail sauce was so different and addictive.

I regret not ordering the onion rings, they looked so good. I ordered a fried clam strip box, which…read morewas wonderfully battered, and deliciously prepared. Don't sleep on the cocktail sauce here! Its peppery and so delicious. The tartar sauce is also super chunky of pickles and also delcious, the cups to fill with sauces were not up to the task here. The crab sandwich was okay. The fries were not crispy at all, in fact putting the fried clams on top may have made them a little soggy. There is malt vinegar to put on top, so that helps, but there also wasn't any salt on them.

I'm shaking my head at the negative reviews: "They don't take credit cards, I had to wait, there's…read moreno menu, I can't sit at the bar, it was so busy . . ." There's a cash machine, the menu is on the wall, wait your turn like everyone else, it's busy because it's small and good. Advice: Inhale deeply and look out the window at the marsh or come "off peak". Yeesh. I have been going to clam shacks up and down the NE coast since I was a kid (and I'm 68). Farnham's is a great "no frills" restaurant with excellent food and great New England people. It brings me back to another time. Please don't change.

Wonderful place- went for the whole belly clams and they were delicious!- I also had to try the…read moreseafood chowder- amazing!- there was lobster, scallops, clams and fish in a savory broth- well worth it- and the view outside was very soothing- calm and serene- really enjoyed myself- great old school vibe

The food is fabulous Baked haddock and halibut risotto…read moreCooked just right..fresh and delicious

on vacation with a group of seafood lovers who really wanted to try this place - i was rightfully…read moreapprehensive since i didn't see any vegan options on their menu. i had hoped they could modify a pasta dish (by just removing the sausage/fish) but the kitchen advised they wouldn't do so because it would alter the flavor. disappointing but i was hungry so i ended up ordering a baked potato and the seasonal veggie which was corn on the cob. i did really enjoy the lavender sunset martini, though, and our server kyleigh(sp?) was very friendly and attentive.

Nice place with a great view. The fried clams were delicious. The Lobster Salad was MEH. TOO much…read morelettuce and little else and the lobster looked like they scraped it off the bottom of the container, small pieces.

A popular seafood restaurant in Rockport. The wait was expected to be 45 minutes at 6:30 pm on…read moreFriday, so to catch the Commuter Rail, we had to takeout and eat on the train. Lazy Lobster Casserole: 4oz of lobster meat, baked with butter and breadcrumbs, quite satisfying. The lobster meat was firm and delicious, the butter was fragrant, but the breadcrumbs were too burnt, and the seasoning was a bit too salty. Fried Calamari: Just average fried calamari, too much batter. We should have ordered fried scallops, but my dad wanted calamari... Baked Potato: Another average baked potato. We discovered they served it with butter afterward Coleslaw: Not very good. The sweetness was generally right, but it lacked a clear, bright flavor. Side Salad: Sweet and sour, very refreshing!