Nick's Place

the diner was the best it is like heaven it was a little hot but after the food came we all forgot…read moreabout the heat the service was amazing ,the fries were the best thing ever the music was good and the light wasn't bright and in our faces ,it was so good that we wanted to live there.

Great food with tons of healthy selections! Staff is so nice! Feels clean. Lots of booths.read more

Delicious vegan French toast

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The tempeh Reuben awed my husband - so so tasty.

Cristy's Madison, Restaurant & Bar

3.7(276 reviews)

1.4 mi

This is a fabulous diner a short walk from the beach in Madison. A really convenient breakfast spot…read morewhen staying at the Madison Beach Hotel. The breakfast sandwich with sausage was hearty and delicious, and the breakfast potatoes complemented it well. The strawberry banana pancake included the perfect amount of fruit, with crispy edges and fluffy inside. It's the perfect size to split as "breakfast dessert"! The service was no frills but very friendly, and the ambiance is a classic diner feel. I appreciated the list of coffee drinks and bar menu as well. Great local diner to try out when you're in the area!

We went on a weekday morning. Service was very slow despite it not being crowded throughout the…read moremeal - waiting to order, waiting for food, waiting for spare plates, waiting for the check. At one point, I got up to ask the bartender instead of continuing to wait. Pancakes were absolutely massive but fairly bland - with three varieties, they all tasted pretty much the same. Very little fruit. Massive amount of butter that saturated each dish and made them borderline inedible. The vibe is rustic mixed with old diner. The table was not clean and had crumbs from last night's dinner service. Overall, very underwhelming. Only reason it got two stars instead of one is the portions are gigantic.

2 eggs over hard with corned beef hash and raisin toast

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Warming up for dinner!

Friends & Company Restaurant

4.2(116 reviews)

0.8 mi

Head waiter and staff were so very attentive. Super nice!…read moreFood and drinks were excellent. My husband had a surprise birthday party for me and I couldn't have asked for a better place to go. Everything looked beautiful! Thank you all for making my special day perfect in every way! Highly recommend friends and company! Ginny and Joe

If I was going to own a restaurant, this would be it. Everyone has their taste but for me this was…read moreperfect, from the name to the atmosphere to the food. The fireplace perfect on a cold winter evening. The food prepared with finesse. Even something as simple as the fries were above average-likely the oil used. For the portion and preparation and everything the food was priced very fair. The service was fast and friendly. A great place to watch the sunset and they have what looks to be a nice deck when it's not mid winter. We will be back again.

Dining Room

Crab and corn chowder

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Beautiful Christmas Decoration

James Madison's Pub

3.8(63 reviews)

5.4 mi

We have eaten there many times. It's a little noisy, but the food has always been good.read more

Hmmmmm... gave a five star review previously, and I will continue to say that the food is good…read more However, we walked in and only the bartender was there. When a man finally came out from the back after a good amount of time waiting, he got the menus and literally tossed them on the table without saying a word......so we left. It was actually a strange occurrence and disappointing to say the least. Hopefully they have a camera and the owner can see how it happened.

The bar 3 TVs

Jmh burger fries

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Tap beer list

Fish Tale

3.6(332 reviews)

4.0 mi

Again, another perfect dining experience at Lenny and Joe's…read more I started this visit with a locally crafted birch beer, which was cold and refreshing. This is the perfect compliment to any meal here. My meal consisted of the three fried combo, which consisted of fresh fish, shrimp, and calamari. The sides included were coleslaw and french fries. If you wanted, you could substitute onion rings for the french fries, and sweet potato fries for a couple dollars extra. My dinner arrived quickly with a generous portion of fried fish, fried calamari, and a medium sized fried shrimp. The side of coleslaw was delicious, mayonnaise based, and on a little bit of sweet side was perfectly portioned and complimented the meal. The french fries placed underneath this scrumptious fried triple medley were well seasoned and nice and crunchy, these seem like they just came out out of the fryer later and were very very fresh I loved the fried fish; delicately battered and deep fried separate from the calamari and shrimp as it had a different type of coating on it and it just hit on point. The calamari were the tentacles and the rounds, perfectly deep-fried and seasoned to perfection. They just were so enjoyable as the fried shrimp were delicately well seasoned medium sized and accompanied this dish perfectly. My financial advisor, who I took to dinner had the fish and chips which he totally enjoyed and wants to come back again and get. He also had a birch beer and polished that off like a pro. I really wanted the world famous Rhode Island clam chowder to begin with but seeing I'm getting older I don't think I could've finished the whole meal and the clam chowder. I'll be sure to order this world famous Rhode Island clam chowder. The next time I come because it really is can't miss. Our server was excellent! This nice lady just took care of us like a mama would at the dinner table. She was so accommodating, checked in at the right times nice warm smile, a wonderful server who made our experience just a little better. The restrooms were good, not great, but they were clean enough and it got my by until I get home after the one hour 10 minute drive. In closing, I love this place. It is my go to for seafood when I need something that includes an enjoyable experience.. Lenny Joe's is always consistent with their product. You can't go wrong coming here when you're at the shoreline or make this a destination. Lenny and Joe's is the perfect shoreline experience for dinner. It is casual, and consistent always with their fresh seafood and wonderful service.

Food isn't very tasty…read more This place is great if you have a family and don't care what the food taste like. Lobster roll is bland. $30 for an experience that makes you crave biting into a lemon for flavor. My wife's fish was so dry and flavorless that you would think you are eating a fish sandwich in Arizona. Clam chowder is an insult to New England. It's soupy and not creamy. Only come here if you don't care about spending $$$ for food that genuinely makes you question your life choices. The atmosphere was nice. Service wasn't great but that was understandable given the dinner rush. Owner: i respect that you read feedback and respond. I wanted to love this place but was disappointed. Please include a lemon with your fish dishes. That little of a difference may change a lot of opinions about the food quality here. I'm only writing this because this was my first lobster roll in 2 years and I was heart broken.

Plenty of souvenirs

Westbrook location

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The Clam Castle

4.0(407 reviews)

4.1 mi

The real Clam Castle is back and better than ever! We've been here twice since the reopening and I…read morecan't wait for a few more visits over the summer. The fried cod was some of the best I've ever had. Fish tacos were very good - love the red pepper remoulade it comes with. French fries and fried clam strips are both excellent - though I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that the clams could be a bit crispier. The two times we've gotten them, they needed just a touch more crunch and golden brown color. Still very good and the best around!!! But feels like they would benefit from a bit more time in the fryer. Glad you're back, Clam Castle!!

Serving fried steamers, passing off as whole belly clams. Photos of past reviews show clearly that…read morethey know what an actual whole belly is. Just be warned-- before you shell out MP, what you are getting. Pro Tip: whole bellies do NOT have a "neck" like steamers do and this was clear as day a steamer. Clam shack staff confirmed when I held it up to inquire why they are frying steamers that this was, in fact, a steamer. And as a side note, fried steamers are terrible. They did reimburse for two orders however, won't return if this is what the kitchen/owner tries to serve! I guess the "clam" castle has shifted focus to lobster sandwich boats. You can't delete my review here!!

Clam castle and Taco Pacifica have joined together. Check them out

6oz lobster roll

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Rhode Island clam chowder--excellent

Turtle Cafe

4.4(326 reviews)

9.5 mi

What a gem! Extensive menu made it difficult to decide. It all looked great. We mixed it up with…read morecrepes, wraps and pancakes. All were delicious and servings were huge. Great coffee too, which is al says a plus. Fast, friendly service. Looking forward to coming back for lunch! Highly recommend.

8/4/25: We were traveling back home on 95 and started to get hungry for lunch…read more Thanks to Yelp, this 5 Star "Turtle Cafe" just happened to be near by. This place is nothing fancy inside, but an ultimate hidden gem! We walked in and the small place was packed! The server said the food wait was a while. We didn't mind. It ended up being maybe 15 minutes. The three of us ordered: BLT Eggs Benedict, French Toast, English muffins and a fruit cup. All the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! There's only one short order cook. He does a one-man show cooking 4 to 5 meals (maybe more) at one time. It was incredible watching him. Overall, Customer Service was great. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. There's one very tiny restroom in the back of the restaurant. Regarding parking, we just grabbed a spot on the street. Looking forward to stopping back into the Turtle Cafe!

Sat at the counter and it was a blast seeing the chef cook our meal.

Nutella Crepe

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Berry French toast

Parthenon Diner Restaurant

3.4(228 reviews)

7.9 mi

Gimme a Greek Diner in the Northeast. Actually, box them all up and send them everywhere. Yes, the…read moreTravel Channel is right....there are no better diners. A long day's drive from Maine to family in CT called for no other place for the night's meal. Where else can you get Moussaka? I don't think even Greek restos do that anymore? And I'm going to get real tired of my lovely Wifey raving about their Bourbon Beef Tips din-din. Or, maybe not. She'll agree to fly back out here, next year. If you can't find something on this menu that you will like, then I laugh and shake my head at you. Opa...!

Despite our waiter being grouchy this was a really nice breakfast experience…read more Coffee was delicious. My plate was very good. Loved seeing the interior of the retro diner. Loved seeing the spinning baked goods. Would have been a 4 star but customer service is everything. Please smile at your customers next time and remember that a grumpy attitude is part of the customer experience.

Death by chocolate with a shot of espresso

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The counter

The Brownstone House Family Restaurant

3.5(88 reviews)

2.6 mi

I love Brownstone! We have gone there for breakfast, lunch & dinner. The food is always yummy and…read morewait staff super friendly. And if you are luckily enough to go when Karen is there, your experience will be double awesome. She takes it upon herself to get to know you, makes yourdining fun and even helps you make decisions when you can't decide. Highly recommend!

The breakfast was excellent. Prompt service and came back to ask if I wanted more coffee? Only…read moreproblem is that I was having hot tea. Had to reuse the teabag. Not good but very American.

The Encyclopedia with French toast an the one behind has pancakes

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Cristy's

3.9(296 reviews)

9.6 mi

Christy's is our go to place as a local. The food and wait…read morestaff are fantastic and there's always a laugh or two..

Good friendly service, fair prices, and a delicious pancake. We came on a summer morning, of course…read morethere will be a wait which we didn't mind. Only complaint was the potatoes were very under done this time.. usually they are nice and crispy!

The wall of awards

Shrimp stir fry

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Daniel K.

13 years ago

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David G.

10 years ago

Great spot, I've gotten the Turkey Club for years. Breakfast is also very good-friendly service get in and out quickly/ a locale gem in Madison. During the hurricanes a few years back it was the only place in town that remainder up! read more

Amanda B.

12 years ago

Feel like I haven't even eaten. Ordered orange juice with my breakfast and was almost done with my breakfast before I got it. Asked for a few extra napkins and was finished with my meal before I got them. read more

John B.

12 years ago

I never ever felt like leaving a tip before . Very small portions . Bad service.. Bad food never to return here again .. Give me Christy Madison any day . read more

Rochelle D.

6 months ago

Best low key breakfast/lunch place in the area. Fast friendly service with a smile, great omelets and other bkfst. fare. Well worth a stop. read more

Dana A.

Elite 17

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15 years ago

Their french toast is fucking delicious.

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