The best restaurant on Cape Cod, been coming here for 10+ years and never disappoints. The owners and staff are nothing but friendly and helpful and the food is ALWAYS worth the wait. read more

I have been coming to Wellfleet for over 35 years and going to Moby Dick's is a favorite experience! I'm thrilled they are doing curb side pick up. That said I was very concerned when I came to pick up my food tonight. While sitting in my car, I could see inside and not only was the owner himself not wearing a mask and walking around but many workers as well! The only person masked was the one coming out to my car. This is Ma. and we are not out of the dark yet with Covid19! What are you thinking? Can't you set an example of how it's done so that we all feel safe ordering at your beloved restaurant this summer? I will not be ordering again from you until this small generous act to your workers and customers is acknowledged. read more

Some people don't like this place, some others do. I'm one who does. It has a menacing line at peak times, but it moves pretty quick. The food is really good and quite a variety of options. The best part? You can bring your own booze and as much as you want. Although, I haven't tried bringing a full keg with me, I have seen others bring coolers. It does have picnic table seating as some other places, but what I like is that they direct you to spot instead of a free for all as some other places where literally there aren't enough free open spaces on the picnic table for your entire party. The staff also seem to be exchange or abroad students from all over the globe. It's nice to hear and see the different looking cultures and accents. If you haven't been here, definitely give it a try at least once. read more

I went to this restaurant after searching online for good lobster rolls in the area, and I have to say I was quite disappointed. Like other reviewers said, the lobster was just ok and didn't taste fresh, kinda mushy in texture. We also got a clam strip roll and clam chowder, both were pretty good. But I don't recommend this place for a good lobster roll, especially when it costs close to $20. read more

After driving for 7 Hours from PA on our way to P-Town stopped in for Lunch Sunday @ 1.30 WE have been to Moby Dicks at least once since its opened Myself I have been going to P-Town since 1955 My Great Grand parents had a House on Cottage Street So I do Know Seafood This Trip to Moby Dick We Ordered TOO Much Food Party of 4 adults 2 Cups Lobster Bisque, 12 Wellfleet Oysters , 2 Lbs Mussels Huge, 1 Fried Scallop Platter NO FRIES , 1 Whole Clam Platter NO FRIES 2 Lobster Rolls Everything was GREAT Stopped on Our way Home on Saturday for Lunch Same thing TOO MUCH FOOD read more

Just ate the lobstee roll here and it was phenomenal! We had the broiled scallops and fried shrimp and both were so fresh and delicious! A must stop on 6 on the way to Ptown! read more

We've been here two years in a row now during our summer vacation on the Cape. The line is long but the food is pretty good. The lobster roll is balanced and full of juicy lobster and the Wellfleets are fresh and briny. Nice crispy fries. I had a bite of a friend's fried fish from his fried seafood sampler and it was underseasoned and flavorless. He said everything else in his basket was great, however. Too bad, as I love fish and chips! There is a pretty good kids menu so with a side of steamed broccoli, the toddlers had a relatively healthy meal of broiled salmon, french fries, and broccoli. read more

This place is my favorite restaurant in the Cape!!! The seafood is so fresh like they caught it out of the ocean just before they put in on your plate!! The fried clams and scallops are decadent! The scallops are the freshest anywhere. It is like butter!!! They have amazing clam chowder and this sinfully delicious cinnamon ice cream. The atmosphere is fabulous and the staff is mostly australian and I enjoy their accents and friendliness. If you visit this part of the Cape you MUST eat here!!!! I demand you!!! read more

My husband and I stopped by here after reading other reviews. We were not disappointed. I had the Lobster Bake, (1 1/2lb Lobster, ear of buttered corn and about 1-1 1/2lb clams) $37 and well worth it. Clams were clean and tasty. Lobster was sweet, fresh and very tasty. Came with bib, hand wipe, napkins, forks and claw crackers in a nice little pack. My hubbie had the fried clam platter, $16. Clam strips, fries and coleslaw. Clams were tasty, lightly battered and deep fried to perfection! Not chewy at all and very tasty. Coleslaw was also good! We both had the clam chowder. $5.25 each 8oz. Packed with clams, perfect thickness and again, very tasty! Cash only. You can bring your own beer/bottle of wine too. Would definitely go back. Staff are attentive and make sure you have what you need. Condiments can be gotten by staff or there's a section up the stairs where you can help yourself. We sat upstairs. Views per pics. read more

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What can you say about this place that hasn't already been told. MD's is probably one of the best restaurants at the cape for seafood!! Yes..one of the best. This place does conventional seafood exceptionally well. Nothing fancy about MD's - but there's no need for them to be fancy. The food is that good! This place fills up, and people wait outside at all hours of the night to get in and place their order because - well basically - it's just that good. Very fresh, not over-battered! Exceptional! Like I mentioned, you order and pay when you enter and then a waitress (typically a European exchange student visiting for the season) delivers your food. It's also worth mentioning, every time we've dined at MD's throughout the years - we have bumped into the owner. He is probably one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. If you see him there- stop by and say hi!!!!! read more

I'd say you get what you pay for here, but if you got what you paid for you'd have a much better meal and a lot less purgatory-bland fries. I came across this place on Yelp while looking for a place to go on a Saturday night without a reservation in the Wellfeet/Orleans area. We arrived at around 7:30 pm and only waited for about 30 minutes in line before placing our order. While not necessarily unique (Arnold's in Eastham has the same schtick), the "order, pay, get seated" system was refreshing, especially when you pretty much know what you want (fried seafood) before you even get there. Between two, we got the lobster roll platter ($21), the fried scallop platter ($21) and the fried calamari ($9). The fried calamari appetizer was the best of the three. I love calamari, and Moby Dick's seemed to know exactly how much to fry and bread them. However, I think it's pretty hard to mess up fried calamari; I have yet to have a bad experience. The lobster roll was very good, on par with most of the respectable seafood establishments in the area. The fried scallops were lightly breaded and fried (a positive), but I wouldn't order them again and they left no real impression on me. The main issue: I should never have to pay $20 to order fries with a side of seafood. I'm sorry; I understand seafood is expensive, but the fried scallop sandwich on the menu was $13 and I believe the lobster roll by itself was similarly priced (market price, though). That means I paid $7 for mediocre fries and mediocre coleslaw (trust me, there was at most a scallop or two more on the platter than the sandwich variety from the dish I observed in my proximity). What I learned from my experience on Moby Dick's: People on the Cape don't understand Yelp, don't really know what good food is, or are too rich to care about getting screwed on portions. read more

As a resident, one of my favorite things is when Moby's opens for the season. BYOB. It doesn't matter what you order, it's going to be delicious. read more

Perfect New England clam shack. Laid back atmosphere, friendly staff, fun dining room with picnic tables. The food was excellent. The lobster roll had huge chunks of meat with just a hint of mayo, fried clams were sweet and not greasy, and even the burgers were great! They're closing on Monday for the season but I'll be back next summer! read more

My family and I came here for the first time last night and we will definitely be coming back. The service was efficient and friendly ,starting with Todd ,the owner ,to all of the wait staff. You know it's going to be a great experience when you are standing outside in line and the owner comes out with a bucket of ice to chill your bottle of wine. Little details make a difference! This is a BYOB place so remember that if you choose to have wine or beer with your delicious meal. The nine of us sampled most of the menu from the fried oysters, raw Wellfleet oysters , lobster roll (all lobster, very little mayo, a plus in my book), the grilled scallops and shrimp, so delicious, mussels and steamer bucket , grilled swordfish, perfectly cooked and even two burgers for two of the land lovers in the group. Gluten free? Not an issue , they have you covered. Can't wait to visit again! read more

This was our first time at Moby Dick's and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is super casual, staff is friendly and accommodating. And the food.... delicious!! We shared a Cape Cod salad, I had the broiled scallops and my husband had the broiled Cod and both were cooked perfectly and yummy! Leave room for dessert - the blueberry crisp was great! Since it was our first visit, we were not aware of the BYOB policy but we will remedy that because we will go back to Moby's before we leave the Cape! read more

Great atmosphere...great staff....great food! I had the clam strips which were excellent! For dessert I got ice cream with a scoop of coffee and a scoop of cinnamon which was soooo smooth and creamy! I highly recommend moby dicks! read more

They do a very good business - we're locals, and drive by during their business hours to witness a very full parking lot, and sometimes lines going out the door. In recent times, when we've dined there, the meals have been memorably great - Fish & Chips, Lobster Rolls etc. Nice staff and very attentive service. We enjoy dining there very much. read more

Good food, but not great. More of a family restaurant than "fine dining." The lump crab cakes were a mix of lump and lesser-grade crab meat. Better were the shrimp and beef brochettes. There is no real wait staff. You'll place your order and pay at the register on the way in, then a runner will bring the food to your table. No liquor licence, so bring your own beer or wine. read more

Moby Dick's has the best seafood on the Cape by far. Ive had everything from grilled shrimp, mussels, steamers, fried clams amongst many other things and have never had a bad meal. Speedy and friendly service along with a cozy atmosphere make this a must stop in Wellfleet. On any given night you are likely to see the owners Todd and Mignon walking around ensuring that everything is the way it should be and always have a smile on while stopping by each table to say hello. I go to this restaurant multiple times whenever I am in Wellfleet for any length of time. It is BYOB and you place your order when you walk in the door and the food flies right out to you. Truly and all around great restaurant with outstanding owners who are in it for the right reasons!!!! read more

Awesome! Reasonable prices, great seafood and the line moves really fast! They were handing out watermelon slices to the back of the line. Food came out fast. BYOB. Wonderful experience! read more

Finally had our first visit here while on the Cape. The place was immaculate, service terrific and our meals were tasty! We made a stop at the shop-lovely merchandise and displays. We are definitely looking forward to a return visit! read more

After years of living on Cape Cod and passing by Moby Dick's without stopping because lines were always so long out the door, we finally made it in and were very pleased with the deliciousness and freshness of the seafood, the service, and the atmosphere. We will definitely revisit Moby Dick's. read more

I dropped a lot on that lobster tail and they cooked the life out of it. It feels like a cool place, maybe I was unlucky, I certainly was disappointed... yet my profile picture on yelp was taken inside Moby Dick's. read more

I stopped here on a very hot summer day. The food was good, but the place was a little hot with the AC struggling to cool the place down due to the way the building is set up (like a clamshack with many open windows). Maybe I am just spoiled from always being in an AC, but I was dying to get cooled off while eating my food. But let me break things down like a good little yelper... First of all it is set up so that you walk in, order and pay for your food from the get go, but ultimately left me standing there awkwardly as the other people in my party knew what they had wanted... and I needed a few minutes. The two nice British girls were very nice to me once I got there, but were staring at me intently while I was trying to read the menu and make my decision , and their nice attitude turned to a " hurry up woman and make your damn decision" vibe lol. Not their fault, but it is just set up funny. Also, after you pay with credit card, and have no cash, and leave whatever cash you have in the "tip jar" out front ( you think this is all the tipping that needs to be done)you feel very bad leaving without tipping the waitresses that end up coming around and clean up your plates and ask if you need anything. It is confusing and leaves you feeling guilty if you planned on paying the bill and tip all at once using a charge card and leave the only two dollars cash you have in the tip bucket to the ladies who just take your order ! we figured noone else would be helping us since we paid up front. When we were done we booked it because we are very generous tippers and had no cash! we felt awful! As for the food, we all agreed that the clam chowder was a 7 out of 10. We only got one package of oyster crackers each (and you know you want to eat basically crackers with a side of chowder). The chicken caesar was awesome, it really hit the spot. The fish and chips were lack luster, the fish was too small of a portion. The bill was a bit steep being that we didn't order alcohol and had mainly salad,soup and fish and chips and it was around $60.00 and no gratuity. We were on our way to drop off a painting at a show down in Cape Cod, near Provincetown. We might go back eventually, if another restaurant doesn't draw us in. The gift shop was lovely and there were some lighthouse patio lights that I would like to buy.... so who knows? worth a try if you are prepared, have cash, and it isn't a very hot day. read more

The lobster was excellent, and the meal satisfied all. The staff is very patient with kids, friendly, and efficient in moving people from waiting, to ordering, to eating. read more

Freshest seafood on the cape. This is our must go to spot for seafood -- even Nannie who does not like to travel asks to make the 20 minute drive from Ptown for her fish sandwich. Nannie told me that I had to give 5 stars --- I would have anyway:-) read more

Tried and true, year after year. Great service and very good, fresh, seafood. Something for everyone! Also some nice options to get the kids to eat veggies, like cukes and carrots! read more

The steamed clams were delish! Crab cakes were the best I've had. Broiled scallops with asparagus were a perfect addition to our already gluttonous meal. The owner Todd was extremely accommodating and had great recommendations. He let us try a sample of their fried oysters, which we probably should have ordered as well if our stomachs would have allowed it. Great service, atmosphere, and food. No trip to Cape cod is complete without a stop here. read more

Best seafood restaurant in the outer cape area. Fresh seafood at reasonable prices, and save by BYOB! Owners Todd and Mignon are very attentive and make sure everyone is taken care of. They treat you like family and remember you from previous times you have dined there. If you stop in for lunch the scallop sandwich is to die for! The lightly fried scallops are covered with melted Monterey Jack cheese, served on a soft roll with crisp slices of bacon. Huge portion! At dinner go early or late to avoid a long line but the service is fast and friendly! Casual and comfortable dining on the Cape! read more

I was tipped off about this charming, roadside Mom-n-Pop by a true local when I was out here for work. I had decided to subject the Massachusetts motoring public to unnecessary peril by getting my (messy-in-a-good-way) lobster roll to-go. I ate it whilst making the tedious journey back to NYC... I arrived at Dinner Prime Time. There was a 1+ hour line to get a table - but heads-up: if you order take out, it comes up in like 4 minutes, despite the infinite line of suburbanites winding all the way into the marshy, far-off horizon.... All I had was a lobster roll, so I can't speak to the food beyond that - but I watched several fried shrimp/clams, fish n chips, salads, etc leave the kitchen, and they all looked great. The mostly college-aged employees were overworked and constantly multi-tasking, but they handled it with grace and agility. Super-fast appearance of my roll - and the cashier remembered my name, which, considering the sheer number of patrons, is remarkable... Or maybe I'm just better looking than I think. Who knows. Probably not. The only bad I could find: if you go to sit down at dinner time, you will wait, and I mean WAIT in line. But if you're on vacay on the Cape, WTF else do you have to do? Just keep in mind that the adult:kid ratio is roughly 1:2, so that sucks. Aside from that: the price. While it's not obscene for the cape (which is overpriced in general, and I get it - the cape is remote, there is high demand, etc... BUT: I can get a lobby roll that is 10% better IN Brooklyn, [read: MUCH further from the source of most lobsters,] for less than 75% of the price...! And Brooklyn overhead is WAY higher - I'm just sayin'...) For almost $20, you don't even get fries OR chips with it - just the lobster roll. I think that's wrong - there should at least be a tiny bag of pseudo-artisenal kettle chips included. That said, it was def in the top 5 lobster rolls of all time, and I'm a New Englandah, so I wicked know what the frig I'm talkin' 'bout, dude! Despite the cost- the service, food, atmosphere and view are all lovely. And the lobster roll was right-on. Perfectly toasted bun, just enough lettuce, good mix of claw/body meat, the right balance of mayo - the only minus was the excess of shredded meat, (which usually implies filler has been added. I'm not saying it WAS filler, but generally speaking...) So yeah, top 5 but not quite Número UNO. There is NO earthly reason a lobster roll should cost more than $15, all in. Most restaurants still rely on the oddly-persistent myth that lobster is extremely expensive/fancy, which I believe is a sticky residue scraped from the pipe known as "80's movies..." So, screw you, Tom Hanks! The amount of (fresh) lobster needed for one roll cost them less than $3. Add the cost of a bun, and you're basically looking at an 800% markup... But yeah, I know: "Don't hate the playah, hate the game." You will enjoy your food and time here, I'm fairly certain. And I trust my newfound local friends that on the outer-cape, this is the spot! Have a wicked good summah! Go Sox! read more

My favorite place on cape cod! Always a long line, bring something to entertain yourself. I have been 5 times at prime dinner time (between 6-7:30) and the waits have been 45+ minutes. It is bring your own alcohol, so someone can wait in the line while someone else goes to get beers. They have benches outside for people waiting in line. When it's a really long wait and it's hot, they bring out trays of delicious watermelon! The lobster roll is fantastic! I've also had the 1 1/2 pound lobster...delish! The clam chowder is great too! My mother always gets the seafood kabobs and loves them! For dessert the key lime pie is fantastic. I cannot comment on any other of the desserts, because I have always gotten the addicting key lime pie. Moby's Cargo is a fun shop for Moby Dick's merchandise, and also Cape Cod memorabilia! read more

This restaurant should be featured on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." No place does lobster, steamers and fresh seafood better. I personally don't understand why anyone orders fried seafood in Wellfleet, because it is as fresh as it gets, but whatever. The desserts are outstanding and when you bring a good bottle of wine, it is foodie bliss. read more

Amazing food! Always fresh and delicious. Worth the price all the way. Everyone is super nice and punctual. Only ever done take out!

Fresh, succulent and relaxing. Arriving at the break of an evening summer lightning thunderstorm in their closing half hour, we were welcomed to come in and eat Many places would turn you down that close to closing. The inside reminded us of a indoor picnic area,, very simple and quaint. We ordered scallops and a lobster roll. The scallops A++++were oozing with flavor and prepared to perfection- soo succulent and generously portioned. The lobster roll was fresh and mixed with the right amount of dressing to keep the flavor of the lobster. We had been prepared to also BYO-BOOZE, THEY DON'T SERVE alcohol, but allow you to enjoy with your meal with what you bring in. read more

This is what the Cape means to me! It was such a great experience. Met people in line and everyone talked about what they had spent their day doing! The food was great and hit the spot. Plus how can you beat a byob when there is a great wine store just down Rt 6?! read more

Can't beat it if you have a family with kids and line is short. Kind of strange ordering a hundred dollar meal at a counter, find your table then they bring it out to you but it was actually pretty quick service and thats what you need with a bunch of kids. Kids fish and chips was like an adult meal at lots of places. Enough for me to poach plenty off their plates as is my right! My teenage son was tired of seafood so got a really nice looking burger that he enjoyed. Wife got a fish sandwich - fine not incredible but again plenty of fish. All in all a very good meal, excellent surroundings, lots of stuff for family to look at and neat gift shop next door. It's a winner. read more

I am not one to write a bad review, but I became violently ill after eating fried clams at this place and I am incredibly disappointed with the way the manager handled this information. He absolutely refused to accept responsibility for my sickness and told me that it must have been something else that I had eaten (this is the only thing I had that was different from the group I was with all day) or that I was allergic to seafood (I've grown up on Cape Cod my whole life and have never been sick from seafood before). There's a reason they call it Moby DICK'S because this man was just that... at the end of our conversation he gave me a half-hearted "I'm sorry if you think you got sick here." I am only writing this review because of my hostile conversation with the manager and his utter and complete rudeness. If you get sick from eating their food, don't bother calling to alert them... they'll just end up blaming their mistake on you. What a complete disappointment. read more

On my goodness so good! Order two sandwiches they aren't big but they are so freaking good it's not even funny!

I think we just had the perfect Cape Cod meal! From start to finish, the food, service and ambiance were top notch. We were telling the owner how great his place and staff were and he then graciously comped our desserts....that I would have happily paid for because they were excellent. I tip my hat to the unbelievable level of service. As an aside, the lobster roll was one of the best I've ever had and the BYOB thing is a big plus for me. read more

Great experience. Staff was all courteous, and the food was delicious. We came with a large family group and they went above and beyond expectations and necessity to make our experience enjoyable. The owner even brought our picky eating son a special something without hesitation or even being asked to make sure he was happy. I would highly recommend a stop here. read more