We arrived mid afternoon midweek. It was after the lunch rush and before the dinner time. We were greeted by a very friendly and informative staff person. She explained the menu and ordering process. We sat and looked at the menu and ordered at the counter. We found the prices to be very fair for the area. The menu included everything I would expect from a seafood place. The dining area was clean and simple. Our order arrived in what I thought was fairly quick but it was clearly not busy at the time we went. The food was delicious, fresh and the portions were generous for our appetites. The haddock was fresh tasting and lightly breaded. The scallops were medium sized, cooked perfectly and sweet. We also had some fried clams that were the exact size I prefer, the smaller whole bellied clams. The clams were very good as well. We were not a big fan of the fries as they were the shoe string style but they were crisp and lightly seasoned. The coleslaw was different because there was pineapple in it. I was a bit skeptical of the coleslaw but after I tried it I thought, "wow, I kinda like this". I will be returning to this little gem. read more

I don't know how anyone can rate Clam Box at less than a 5! Great food and service. Clean and convenient. The business is extremely well run and one of the best in Maine for Seafood! read more

Solid food, tons of options, great prices, and incredibly kind staff in an unassuming diner-like atmosphere. They also have a decent-sized outdoor dining area to enjoy the nice weather. The scallops are a menu highlight. Highly recommended lunch stop! read more

Lord's is delicious! I've only had the burgers there, which are smashed and yummy. Beware, though, they are greasy. Coleslaw is good and so are the fries. Employees are always nice, and there are plenty of tables to eat at. Will be returning to try some seafood! read more

Pretty decent price thing. And fried to perfection. Full of flavor the chicken tenders are incredibly juicy. The clams don't have any grit to them. Onion rings fried to perfection. I don't really like the coleslaw, though it's a little too thick and chopped up for me. it was ready in literally 10 minutes so fast. It came out to $29. I wish it came with a drink. read more

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I have been to several places for fried clams. Portland Wells bidderford pool Kennbunk . I have been to Lord's at least 6 times this year and it is always consistently the best. Today I tried seafood scampi and fried clams for dessert. Scampi was great. Pasta was a little over cooked for me but I would definitely order it again. Fried clams were 10/10. You can't get better seafood especially at this price. read more

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We had a combo meal that was more than enough for 2. Included haddock, baby shrimp, large scallops and whole belly clams, (all for $28.99). Also included fries, roll and coleslaw. It was excellent. Fried perfectly. very fresh . (I think it was called a fisherman's platter).I also had broccoli with hollandaise sauce. Very good side dish and many restaurants do not have vegetables. For dessert, a moist lemony cake. There was no tipping. Ordered and picked up at counter. The counter staff was very helpful and pleasant abd kept the dining room clean. Finally they played oldies music! read more

I made myself a chowder sampler today by ordering cups of clam, haddock and seafood chowder. They were all really good. If I had to rank them I would say haddock, clam and then seafood. read more

Pretty good clam bellies. The portions are pretty good size and the bellies were pretty crunchy. Very friendly and kind staff too. read more

Husband and I went there last night. We both got the fisherman's platter and a side of onion rings to split. Food was very good, very reasonably priced. Place was very clean and the staff was friendly. We will definitely be going there again. read more

Great selection of seafood beer and wine The service is quick and friendly We were able to dine out side with our pets a great time read more

Best seafood in York County....fresh and their chowders are fabulous. Not fancy, just good seafood!

Fish chowder rivals the best in the region! Fried clams are astoundingly fresh and delicious with a light delicious batter. Very efficient and well organized eatery! The down thumbs will be for the cafeteria-like atmosphere and the over packaging - just very wasteful! read more

Best fried sea food around for the price. Service is always wonderful and fast. The restaurant itself is always clean and stocked. The chicken sandwiches are the best I've ever had, my partner loves their haddock and crab cakes. A family favorite. read more

Great good and prices. Lobster roll was enuf to fix my craving and I loved the fries and coleslaw.

I'm not sure what the other reviewer were expecting!?!? Great seafood at reasonable prices that haven't changed in years. The sense of the ocean inland away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Worth a few minutes drive. read more

Take out food only but leave or eat there inside or out. Only had a medium clam chowder which was overpriced but outstanding. Chowder was thin-based and buttery with more clams than potatoes. read more

Food is good. Service very friendly. Ambiance fine. We go a lot in the summer not to many places in Sanford

Vast menu, not just seafood. Had the scallop dinner and clam dinner. Hubby was very happy with the clams and the scallops were passable. The cold slaw has pineapple in it, not tradition, tasty but a bit odd with seafood. And the fries, though tasty are string fries more suited for a fast food place and a rather small portion. The prices are high for what we had. Probably will not be back. read more

Consistent Fresh Food..We are never disappointed At Lords ..The onion rings are by far the best around..

Spotless inside and out! had a double cheeseburger and some onion rings. It was truly amazing. My husband had the haddock sandwich and loved it. We will be back for sure.Great service as well! read more

Absolutely delicious food and friendly staff! It's an occasional treat for me because seafood in general is expensive.

Lord's Clam Box offers an order and eat-in/drive-through or to-go style menu with offerings of fried clams, onion rings and other fried seafoods. The fried seafood was very good, though the portion was small compared to the price. The food was good and we enjoyed having this alternative to other fast-food chains in the area. read more

Quick, friendly service and affordable menu prices. My son is a big fan and particularly loves the poutine and shrimp basket here so we visit here a couple of times a month. I've always had a great experience! read more

Fantastic local seafood! Always good food and service. They use celery and celery seed. They don't allow tips.

We did a take out, our order was for shrimp roll and lobster roll along side of calamari. We enjoyed our calamari. This seems like a must appetizer for my family! Shrimp roll was dynamite, loved how the shrimp was perfectly cooked. Lobster roll was delicious, they give mayo on the side. I found this to be an excellent idea; you can mix as much or as little as you want. And you know mayo is not used as a filler. Our takeout was great and the prices were fair. The food itself is great and you cannot go wrong. Highly recommend a visit, if you are in the area and craving some New England seafood, I am glad we did! read more

The seafood is the best I've had. Nice clean environment, you can phone in your order, fast service! I especially like the clam chowder, best in the area! read more

Never had a bad meal here... Always consistent and correct! The staff is always friendly and helpful!

Good food. Fairly clean dining room. Nice staff. Fast and easy. Would recommend giving them a try

Excellent fried clams and onion rings! We sat outside but plenty of seating either way. The location is easy to miss. Causal atmosphere, clean, friendly service. Can't go wrong here. read more

We try to eat at Lord's in Sanford at least once during the summer. The restaurant is always very clean with a friendly staff. For the first time I ordered the Lazy Lobster $28.95. Advertised as chopped lobster meat from 2 lobsters. What I was served was a single teeny claw and chopped knuckle meat. I fully expected at a minimum of 4 claws and 2 tails. The manager explained the amount was 6 ounces equal to 2 lobsters. The menu is misleading. Very disappointed! No plans to go back or recommend the restaurant. Owners please take note. read more

This is a great place to get lobster rolls. After an 8 hour drive from NY the food really hit the spot! Try the pineapple coleslaw it's really good. read more

Hot fresh food with the best chowders and scallops around. We love Lords and frequent often. Never a bad meal!

Been going there about four years with some of the family. Some of my family travels to Sanford every month from Old Orchard. I'm big on clam chowder. In my opinion it's the best clam chowder I've ever had. And I've tried a lot of restaurants who serve it. The service is fast and good. What I like a lot of the items come small medium and large. Which is good depending on your appetite. Easy going music throughout the dining room and not blearing .., read more

We ordered the Fisherman's platter to go. The box was a little more than half full. For $27 we barely got any food. Don't believe the pictures you see, you won't get that much. read more

Stopped here a few times when passing through. Always an excellent meal! If you're looking for a fancy meal on fine china, this is not the stop. If you want great chowder and plentiful traditional new England seafood, this is always great. Great portions at reasonable prices. read more

If you are craving some friend seafood and you are wondering where to go, come by Lord's clam box, you won't be disappointed. The flavor of the batter is so tasty! Highly recommend their chicken tenders, scallops, shrimp, and onion rings. read more

Never had a bad meal here and it's always fresh and delicious. The staff is always friendly and greets you with a smile. I visit the establishment frequently and always look forward to going back. read more

I go to the Lords clam box when I would like seafood. The serving size is good. The food is good and i like the dining room. In the summer I enjoy being able to sit outside read more

Food is excellent. Very very clean . Reminds me a little of a 50's diner with the cool decor. Extensive menu. We travel a little over an hour to eat here. Prices are very good too. Casual. read more