excellent food, hot and plenty. friendly waitressses, limited seating, but worth the wait

Another trip to Lena's. My buddy and I could hardly eat the food there was so much! When they brought our fried okra , they dropped off a bonus plate full of fried shrimp, scallops and clams. Very friendly server and staff. I'm much happier than my first visit. Will definitely stop when passing by the next time! read more

Lena's Seafood - Appetizer of fried okra on the right and they threw down some extra fried shrimp, clams and scallops. - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

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excellent in service excellent in quality excellent all the way around! best in the 352! read more

So out of the year but their food is worth the drive out in the forest of Ocala national Forest but the family that owns it are amazing and the food is always great it's a warm cozy place for you and the family and loved ones to go you'll love it read more

Portions were too small on broiled fish , small portions on coleslaw ! Need more kinds of baked or broiled fish ! Grilled shrimp too small! Need a vegetable on the menu ! Service was good! Kind waitress read more

Expensive for portions, but lobster roll delicious. Servers very friendly and atmosphere fun!

Whole belly clams were delicious!! Fish and clam Chowdas were great and OMG the handmade onion rings were amazing too; of course they have homemade sauce for them !! Brought a Lobsta roll home it was packed so nicely so it could make the 1+ hour trip home and not be soggy. Our Server JILL was beyond helpful and extremely nice!! We will definitely go Running back. We grew up with the original Lena's in Salisbury MA and so happy to have had the opportunity to visit this location!! Best to this family owned business !! Two generations with the third on board!! Oh and the vibes are prefect!! Prices are very reasonable especially for fresh and handmade. Didn't have room for dessert but they looked equally delicious read more

Lena's Seafood - Fisherman platter and 1/2 & 1/2 whole Belly clams and scallops with their handmade onion rings! Delicious - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

Wonderful fried seafood. The recipe is right out of New England, but made for Florida. I've eaten their many times and every time I visit our in-laws, we eat there again. read more

This place is spot on fir seafood. Fresh, hot, wonderful service, and the best onion rings i have ever had. I got the shrimp.po boy special with onion rings. Overloaded with shrimp and delicious. My wife had the lobster roll - equally delicious. This place is a gem! Highly recommended. read more

Lena's Seafood - My wife stealing onion rings. Theif!! - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

We're looking for a good seafood resto around Ocala, this was recommended by a co- worker. The food was not that great, they served them with plastic forks & paper plates, which is aweful. The presentation made a bad impression, the food was a bit salty. I think people just eat here because this is the only resto on hwy 40. And they said owners are from Maine, i doubt. What made it nice is there's an ice-cream shop next door. read more

The food and the services outstanding the fish is perfectly. The cheesesteaks are good.

Quaint stand alone restaurant, with lots of nautical decor. We had a party of 8 and sat at 2 4-tables beside each other, our server Jill, was amazing! Every order was correct and she kept the drinks refilled. I ordered the half plate of shrimp, which came with fries, onion rings, and coleslaw. The shrimp was butterflied and very breaded. My food was good, especially the onion rings. Coleslaw was in a dressing sized container, Not sure why they bother. I didn't like their tartar sauce at all. They serve Coke products, but Coke Zero is in the can and not cold. I got unsweetened tea and it wasn't the best All in all, it was ok, but I don't think there's anything to bring me back. read more

Lena's Seafood - 1/2 plate of fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

Okay food Great service (Thanks, Jill)! Prices are fair Sweet Tea is not amazing. Onion Rings are said to be fantastic I was not a fan of the tartar sauce read more

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The Haddock Plate hit the spot! Great atmosphere and friendly staff made this a pleasant experience. This restaurant has a second location in Salisbury Beach, MA and they've been around since 1958! From here it's 20 minutes to Silver Springs and a great glass bottom boat ride. read more

Lena's Seafood - Haddock Plate -all onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

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The fisher is amazing. It's all fresh. I always get the all you can eat fish. Come with fish, french fries coleslaw onion rings

Excellent fresh seafood for reasonable prices in an unpretentious seafood diner. Highly recommended the fried clams and shrimp. It's worth the drive from Ocala. read more

Someone told me I must try Lena's, I was excited to have a local restaurant recommendation. My visit was a one and done visit. The food was not flavorful or enjoyable. It was not a sit down atmosphere, It was basically a cafeteria style order and sit down restaurant. Services nonexistent. read more

Fun taste of Massachusetts in the middle of a forest in Florida! Fried everything done to perfection. Nice people, cute place. Whale of a good time! read more

Wonderful people and yummy food. Best low price for quality seafood. Sorry they close for the last part of the year. Looking forward to their return. read more

Great seafood. Very busy at the time yet, awesome service. Recommend giving it a try. read more

small place big on great food atmosphere and friendly staff. Chowder- delicious chock-full of clams ; lobster roll - lobster on a roll minimal mayo and filler - delicious; onions ring - perfect crispy / onion ring sauce YUM ; fried clam and shrimp platter - generous portions and delicious Will definitely be going back !! read more

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Classic Florida restaurant. Price was great, quality of the seafood for great! The service was great and everyone was friendly! Amazing ice cream next door. I love "hole in the wall" classic local places! read more

Giving LENA'S SEAFOOD, the credit they deserve is a double-edged sword. Telling how great this place is will only make it even busier. Wife & I drove in from Crystal River, 1.5 hours each way. We will definitely do it again ! There are 2 things that can make or break a dining experience, food &/or service. In our case, both were "Top Notch" ! Our waitresse's name was Tina. She is the Best ! The way she explained menu choices & then kept the food coming. Everything came to the table piping hot. I want to personally thank "LENA'S SEAFOOD" & Tina for a great afternoon meal. Crystal River is not that far from keeping us from seeing you again. read more

We happened upon Lena's Seafood by accident and boy are we glad we did. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was amazing and fast. We'll definitely find our way back here. read more

Imagine being on death row and you are asked for your last meal? Well no doubt mine would be Lena's Seafood, AUCE shrimp, clams, fish, homemade onion rings,slaw and fries. This Family run business is the best around, service is like your mom asking if you want more coming around with that beautiful white Tupperware bowl full of more shrimp, clams and fish! If you're not that hungry, plenty of other options, recommend the half and half meal. The staff treats you like family, friendly and the place in spotless clean with picnic type setting but inside. Do yourself a favor and before that last meal hit Lena's for a great meal and say hello. read more

Everything but the clam chowder was good. If you can't hang wallpaper with clam chowder it's to thin. This was water thin. A crime to chowder. Nice portions, service was fine. Seriously disappointed with clam chowder. Onion rings, scallops, haddock, shrimp, calamari, whole belly clams were all good. read more

A Taste of Maine at Lena's Seafood - A Perfect Coastal Culinary Experience As a Mainah who has been away in the South for far too long, discovering Lena's Seafood was like finding a culinary oasis that transported me back to the flavors of my home. This coastal flavored (inland) gem has it all--delicious all-you-can-eat whole belly clams, haddock, and shrimp, mouthwatering onion rings, and a must-try lobster roll that will leave you craving for more. Let's start with the star of the show: the all-you-can-eat whole belly clams. A seasonal delight, these plump and tender clams are a true testament to Lena's commitment to freshness and quality. Each bite takes you on a flavorful journey, reminiscent of the coastal breeze and ocean waves. Paired with the perfectly cooked haddock and succulent shrimp, it's a seafood feast that captures the essence of Maine. When visiting Lena's, don't forget to indulge in their delectable onion rings. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these golden rings are a delightful accompaniment to any seafood dish. And let's not forget the sauce... Lena's onion ring sauce is the Bomb! And how can one resist the allure of a lobster roll? Lena's Seafood delivers a lobster roll experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. The generous chunks of fresh lobster meat nestled in a buttery roll create a harmonious symphony of flavors that celebrate the essence of Maine's culinary heritage. The portions at Lena's Seafood are plentiful, and if you leave here hungry, it's truly your own damn fault. The warm and inviting atmosphere of quaint brightly colored rustic tables, seaside decor, paired with the friendly and attentive staff, enhance the overall experience, making you feel right at home. Lena's Seafood is a haven for Mainahs yearning for the tastes of their homeland and a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic coastal culinary adventure. So, indulge in the all-you-can-eat seafood delights, savor the crispy onion rings, and make sure to save room for that unforgettable lobster roll. Lena's Seafood will leave you satisfied, content, and longing to return for more. read more

Amazing small town country style hole in the wall! Service was amazing, our waiter, Ms. Jill, was incredibly friendly and personable, cracking jokes and she gave great recommendations! The servings are big and the coleslaw is light and refreshing. I wish I could give this place more than five stars! read more

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Fantastic food and very friendly staff. They are associated with the Lena's Seafood in Massachusetts and we always eat there when we are in the area. read more

Great little seafood spot! We saw the cool sign out front when headed to Juniper Springs and decided to check it out on the way back. So glad we did! Inside was actually very clean and the food was delicious. We enjoyed chicken tenders and fried shrimp and clam strips. The seafood was fried perfectly, crispy outside and tender inside. The cole slaw was perfect for me...it tasted like KFC's. This place appears to be a local favorite, check it out! read more

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Whenever I am in Ocala visiting my friends, we always try to stop in at Lena's! GREAT seafood. Wish they were open all year round, but it is what it is. Great staff that has genuine charm and is welcoming. Also helpful with selections and questions. These are people who have been with them a long time. I usually just go for an all you can eat basket of shrimp. They have platters and sides or half platters, but in the end, the all-yo-can-eats are the best deal. Their sauces are very good as well. No beer or wine, but that not an issue. Hope to get back there next year when I visit my buds again. I really love every meal I have had with there. read more

Great little home town feel fresh seafood restaurant. The waitress was sweet and friendly and everything was delicious. You can't go wrong stopping here. read more

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I saw someone post on one of the Ocala fb pages about this place and told my husband we've got to go try this place out. We did on Wednesday, 4/05, and it wasn't a disappointment. It's a small establishment but don't let that stop you from going to try this place out. Loved the decor of the restaurant and the waitresses where just great and were having a great time themselves. The waitresses there at the time we were, Donna, Vicki and Jill. We had family come in the week before we went here and wish we had known about it where we could've taken our family members there. They would've enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Lena's Seafood - 1/2 and 1/2 plate daily special. I picked clam strips and shrimp with coleslaw, onion rings and fries - Seafood Near Me - Silver Springs, Florida

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The food and service is top notch! The seafood is fresh and reasonable. Our server was super friendly and attentive! Would go here often if I lived in the area. read more

Great food; great service, and atmosphere. This small restaurant is tucked away right off the main road. The Grouper is perfectly cooked. I left full and with the feeling ILL DEFINITELY BE BACK. PROS: Food comes out fast and hot Great service Plenty of options on the menu CONS: If you blink you'll pass it Doesn't mention grouper will be in nuggets and not whole fish Super tiny serving of cole slaw read more

Good food. Good country atmosphere. Fair prices. Service was okay. They stay pretty busy

Fried seafood Mecca! Lena's is a 5th generation New England style seafood shack. In business in Ocala for over 30 years and in Massachusetts for over 50 years. The staff will charm you and the generous plates of expertly fried seafood and shellfish will quickly win you over. We ordered the mixed chowder (half fish/ half clam). Warm and satisfying with loads of tender fish. A small order of whole belly fried clams which was huge, And the WHALER..... a monster truck sized platter of fish, scallops, shrimp, clams, smelt, fried, onion rings, cole slaw and rolls... more than enough for 3 to share. Even though we were stuffed- we needed to finish this meal with a sweet treat- the apple crisp was just the perfect ending... not too sweet, tart apples and a perfect topping. I'm so full right now, but already planning what to order next time! Thank you Lena's!! read more

Saw the Whale sign out front and it was insatiably a no brainer. Ocala is a special place and you need to fuel up to explore all of its wonders. This place delivers. read more

Not worth the trip over priced and not that good at all plastic plates clam cakes terrible size of a penny and nothing like New England where I'm from sorry read more

I did not like their food at all and service was slow! I've only been there once but won't be back read more