I've been dining at Petey's for 20 years, and when you've been going somewhere that long, you really appreciate the consistency of the food and the kindness of the employees--many of whom are local. That's what keeps me coming back year after year. At one point, my daughter even worked at the takeout window for a season, so I spent a lot of time at Petey's. I still make the drive of an hour and 45 minutes at least once a month because I need my Petey's seafood fix! This summer, we had a family reunion and ate at Petey's for multiple meals. We had 12 people, and everything was absolutely seamless. The waitstaff was organized, friendly, and incredibly efficient with both service and cleanup. Keeping a group of 12 happy and well taken care of is no small task! And I have to say something about the seafood batter because there is honestly nothing else like it anywhere on the Seacoast. It's a light, delicious coating that isn't overly spiced, and nobody else seems to be able to replicate it. It's one of the things that makes Petey's so special to me. Petey's will continue to be my favorite seafood spot on the Seacoast. A big shout-out to all of the staff who work so hard to make it a place worth driving to! read more

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It's Monday and an absolutely beautiful Sunny day to take a ride up scenic Rt.1A, along the Seacoast, to our favorite Seafood joint, Petey's! We only come here once a year for our fried Seafood fix and this time we got here right after they opened at 11:30a, otherwise, you may not get a parking spot! Parking is very limited, and if you can, go during the week when it's less crowded! We started out with a Blue Moon and Sam Summer on Draft! Reasonably priced at $6.50 ea. My Partner was graving some Onion Rings and I a cup of Clam Chowder! Our Waitress brought the Rings and Chowder first! When it comes to the Onion Rings there were a few good ones that were on top and hanging of the edge, see pic, but the rest of them were just to thin and a greasy stringy fried mess, way to thin to pick up, enjoy, and dip in Ketchup! Certainly not worth the $10 price! I saved a picture, that I found online, of what a properly fried order of Onion Rings should look like, see below, compared to the Petey's Onion Rings! Now, my first impression of the Clam Chowder! I've never ordered the Clam Chowder at Petey's but it ended up being disappointment number two! After the first plastic spoon full it was more like Clam Soup, thin and not a thick a creamy chowder with succulent pieces of Clams as expected, instead there were just a few shredded tiny pieces of clams and mostly potatoes! Yuk! One of the worst Clam Chowder's I've ever had and I've had a lot of Clam Chowder's in my 60 years of living in New England! The person who makes this Chowder definitely needs a lesson in making a good Clam Chowder! How can they even serve this? They have 2 sizes a small for $8.60 and a medium for $9, only a .40 cent difference, which I found odd! Ok, it wasn't all bad! My Partner enjoyed her Fish (Haddock) and Chips and I my usual Combo of Scallops and Haddock! Most of everything that we've ordered, in the past, at Petey's, has always been good but if you go, do yourself a favor and skip the the disappointing Onion Rings and Clam Chowder and you'll save $19 bucks off your Tab! It'll probably be our last visit to Petey's ! Not the same as in past years! Time to find another favorite Seafood Spot! Would've given Petey's 4 Stars had it not been for the disappointing Onion Rings and Clam Chowder!... read more

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Unfortunately the seafood chowder was lacking much flavor and I had to send the swordfish back, no flavor at all it must of been frozen. Michelle was very accommodating and tried to make us happy! Not sure what the hype is here. I'd say Rays is 100 percent better! read more

We recently had an OMG experience at Petey's after seeing that they had a special going for 3 days that we didn't want to miss. It was for a 3 pound lobster with 2 sides for $35. We got there around 5:30 pm and we got the last 2 of the day. I overheard people arriving after us that were disappointed that they missed the special. So we will continue following their social media for future special. This one was amazing for sure! read more

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I've tried so many lobster rolls on my trips to the Northeast and Petey's jumbo cold roll wins hands down. They use super fresh, long buns. I highly recommend getting the jumbo, as the normal roll comes on a round roll which is much smaller. The cold roll has the crunchiest, juiciest, freshest lobster mixed with a bit of mayo and thinly sliced shallots. The lobster to bread ratio is HIGH and you can really taste the fresh lobster. The bottom of the roll is also coated with shredded lettuce. The lettuce is an awesome touch, as it keeps the roll from getting soggy and also adds an additional fresh crunch. The location of Petey's is awesome as well. It's located right on a little stream that leads to the beach. My favorite thing to do is bring a cold Petey's roll to the beach on a hot summer day. The service is also excellent, making this my #1 lobster roll spot when I'm visiting the Northeast. read more

Petey's Summertime Seafood - Jumbo Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

The ride to the restaurant was amazing. Experiencing the ocean was worth it. If you're looking for great seafood and not ambiance, this is the place. I've had clam chowder from all over and this is the best. The fried whole belly clams didn't disappoint either. Parking was tight but worth the little inconvenience. It's the only reason I didn't give a 5 star. Staff was pleasant and new the menu. Time was average for a Pub from order to serving. Pricing for two was under $100 including a beverage. Overall experience was good and would return again. read more

I'm here to get a lobster roll and I did not disappoint. Plenty of lobster in that roll. I had clam chowder too and Milton lava cake. Dessert was delicious. I'd never get their clam chowder again though... it was so watery. Not that creamy fat laden goodness I expect and plan for when I order chowder.Total let down on that. But the lobster roll- yum! And service was great too. We sat in the bar where the rule is find an open space and sit down. Game in! read more

Some locals brought me over and I was so surprised how good this place is! The portions are good sized and the seafood is extremely fresh - lobster and clams. The seafood has their natural sweetness and this is not something you can make up. This is more like diner style very simple food and eating with hands. I would love to come back again. read more

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Cute little seafood shack. It's very confusing to find where to sit. There is upstairs seating which is a separate hostess. There is a downstairs restaurant which has a hostess, then a bar area and then a takeout area. The service wasn't great. It was slow and we never got drink refills. The fries were good and the lobster roll was decent. I would probably try a different restaurant next time. read more

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Roadside place near the seacoast museum. Generous servings of food. More than enough to share. All fresh and the bread was great. Busy even in the middle of the afternoon. read more

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Drove 60 miles to get there on a Thursday afternoon and of course had to park a half mile away. We particularly like their seafood and service. Seafood was good a service was excellent but $4.50 for a cup of coleslaw was terrible. Most places with seafood include the slaw. The clam chowder was mostly potatoes and it was hard to notice the clams. The fountain drinks in a plastic 10oz cup was just a bit on the pricey side at $4.50. A simple lunch turned into $88,. I don't think we will be back anytime soon. read more

Peteys had a fun vibe to the experience and the setting is absolutely gorgeous! I appreciated the dining in the rough outside and taking in the nearby ocean air. The food was solid. I had the fried clam and scallop plate which had sizeable portions and the tarter sauce was incredible. My group raved about the coleslaw and that also held up. There were a few downsides. The chowder was a hearty portion but personally I felt it lacked a bit of flavor. The takeout window also screwed up our order and overcharged us - this was quickly corrected. They did mispackage some of the food with the table next to us - again corrected, but probably could've been avoided with a bit more intention. The parking is also difficult. Obviously it is a popular spot but the lot overflows onto the roadway which is a bit dangerous to walk alongside, especially as the sun begins to set. Overall I would definitely be back. The menu has seemingly limitless options and I hope to try some others next summer. read more

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We ate at the picnic tables where you order from the take-out counter then listen out for your name and/or number. I ordered the lobster bisque and fish and chips. Fish and chips were good but nothing to write home about. The fish were small pieces which I prefer to places that do big fillets, fries were crunchy, and the cole slaw is one of the best I've had in NE. Lobster bisque was okay, I only got it because I felt for something with lobster. Also had some of my husband's clam strips, these were really good, I'd order again. Fresh seafood. Service was decent and they take card. read more

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Great ocean side restaurant with outdoor area that welcomes dogs. Big thumbs up for dog-friendly. Broiled haddock was superb. Only give it 3 stars because not a lot of menu options for gluten sensitive diners (of which I am one). The menu is heavy on fried seafood and at least did have several broiled options. read more

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OH. MY. GAWD!! I've finally found the best seafood EVER!! Best fresh lobster!! Great service! Reasonable prices! Fun atmosphere! We will definitely be coming back here on the regular! I've traveled across this country coast to coast and THIS was thE best lobster I have ever eaten! A must have! Right off the coast!! Cute, sea decor and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this restaurant. read more

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Great spot that has good food and service. Sat at the bar and enjoyed a variety. Best thing for us were the steamer clams. Lobster Roll was just okay and there are better options in Rye. read more

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Since the wife and I had been away for a while, we decided to give Petey's takeout another try. Unfortunately, the young lady taking orders failed miserably. She asked three times what chowder was being requested and was told three more times that it was Fish Chowder. My wife had ordered Fish Chowder with extra crackers, and I ordered their haddock sandwich with extra catsup for the fries. We parked along the ocean to have our picnic with Petey's food. My wife's fish chowder ended up being Seafood Chowder that contained Small Shrimp and large potatoes with no flavor. I ended up giving my wife a large piece of my haddock sandwich and placed it in her chowder. As a result, we decided to go to Al's which was amazing. read more

I love this restaurant! The clams and scallops are always so fresh and perfectly cooked! The seafood chowder is 10/10! My daughter enjoyed a delicious root beer. We love the view from the deck! You will too! Check it out next time you're at Rye Beach! read more

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Been here quite a few times over the years and Petey's never disappoints. On a recent visit, our waitress quickly notified us that we needed to get our orders in quickly as it was about 45 min from closing time and she made sure we all got the lobsters we wanted. Sides are generous and tasty and we all left very satisfied. Always fun to bring folks here, and our recent visit was no exception - relatives from Oklahoma were wowed by the lobsters! read more

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Pretty good! Great waiter, upstairs was a nice view. We walked from our rental. Loved the fish sandwich. Salad and Cole slaw were fine. Scallops were yummy, fair portion. Potato nice. Water was ick, would love to see it filtered. read more

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Yum! I had the full bellies and oyster fried combo. It was really good! Still not as good as Bigelow's clams in Rockville Center, NY, but dang good! We opted to go to the take-out window and eat outside by the canal. It was really nice and the flowers were beautiful. Sitting out there you can really smell the salty ocean air, and it was glorious! My only "complaint" if you could even call it that is that I couldn't get ice for my "ice" water, which I thought was really weird. I bet if I'd gone into the restaurant and sat down I could've had ice for my water but whatever. That was so inconsequential considering how great everything else was. Even the restroom was sparkling clean and fresh smelling! 10/10 would go back here again. read more

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There is a bit of a view here. It's like 3 different restaurants in one. The indoor dining area doesn't have any appeal to me, we considered the upstairs bar / porch area but ultimately chose the outdoor takeout service. This is a nice option with clean shaded picnic tables because you can BYOB and don't have to deal with wait staff. The food was good. 2 of us got baked dinners they were good. My son enjoyed his mayo style lobster roll. Haddock sandwhich was good. Everything was served in styrofoam which I don't love. The parking was limited but we got a great spot it was 330 pm sunny weekend in July read more

The food was good, local business that was busy along the highway with a great atmosphere. I would go back and eat there again. Service was good even though it was as packed inside. read more

I stopped by on a September Saturday around noon and there were loads of seats available upstairs at the bar. Service was nice and quick, and food came out in 15-20 min. I ordered the Caesar salad with shrimp, which was well dressed and seasoned, and the small fried whole belly clams, which were fine. It was a good meal, but not quite $50 lunch good (before tip). They have a small parking lot in front, but otherwise you'll need to scope out a spot on route 1A. But be wary of "no parking" areas! read more

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Plenty of tables to eat takeout outside. The portion of the fish and chips seemed small and didn't have a lot of flavor. I was still hungry after I finished. The chicken fingers and fries plates were larger. The tater sauce had too much pickle taste. read more

I have been coming to Petey's for years, ever since discovering seafood chowder based on a recommendation. They have consistently provided good food, with varying levels of service. Tonight I was craving steamers and a nice sized lobster so decided to visit them. The steamers, as usual, were absolutely delicious. No sand and they were perfectly cooked for a succulent bite! I elected to get a larger 2-1/2 lb lobster. This did not disappoint. The cook kindly broke the large claws and the tail for me! Just another example of the great service I often receive when going here. The baked potato was cooked perfectly, soft and moist on the inside. The Cole slaw is by far the best available in the area. Although they have a bar and a porch area upstairs for those times you come right from the beach, I prefer the dining room where it's still okay to get messy while eating your meal. The pricing and the quality of the food has always been top notch and keeps me coming back! read more

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Went to Petey's for our yearly visit. The steamers were so good! The location is beautiful. Our bartender Michael was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. Truck was adorable! He was fun and pleasant. Recommend! Only complaint is the clam chowder tasted like a sugar cookie. We're not sure what they added to it, but they need to eliminate it. read more

The best seafood ever. The broiled scallops are amazing. The service is great, an adorable little place across the street from the water always a crowd, but worth the wait. read more

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We love Petey's. My brother and I come from Texas and California to visit our uncle who lives in New Castle. Our first night here always involves a trip to our favorite New England restaurant. The service is always amazing and we love the decor inside. Now let's talk about their seafood. Some of the best in the area. They don't scrimp on the portion sizes either. Tonight we split the fried combo platter. Two grown men still couldn't finish the whole plate. This will always be a tradition and bring back great memories of our past times here. read more

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We had a nice time here. My daughter and I opted to sit upstairs and it was beautiful. Our waitress was quiet, but very pleasant, and the food was quite good. We both ordered clam strips, which were done perfectly, came out quickly, and tasted delicious. The coleslaw is definitely quite creamy, but the flavor was really nice. The fries were good, too. They were thicker than I normally like but they didn't taste dried out or mushy. I loved the tartar here. It was alot like the kraft type. We did order drinks which were probably the biggest disappointment. My daughter got the pirate one and I ordered the watermelon basil. They were good, not great, and from the size would have thought them to be much bigger. I'd spend maybe 8 dollars at most if I'd known, not 15. We finished with dessert which was obviously frozen yet quite good. I had the lemon cake and she had the key lime. Our bill was just under 100 dollars. I'd come again but next time skip the drinks and desserts. For a mom and daughter day out, though, it was a fun splurge. read more

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Our family dined at this lovely little beachside restaurant in Rye, NH on Friday 4/24. Our server, Valerie was amazing! From the moment we were seated, Valerie was warm, attentive, funny, and genuinely welcoming. She had great knowledge of the menu, gave thoughtful recommendations, and made sure we were all satisfied with our meals. We love Petey's and will continue to visit this delightful little restaurant. Valerie and the rest of the staff are always warm and welcoming. The meals are always fresh and delicious. read more

Such a great spot for some amazing seafood!!! The service was on point and the ambiance is beach themed of course since this restaurant is next to the water. Now let's get to the food.. We started off with fried calamari which we loved especially since it comes with the rings and tentacles. I ordered the pick two and I picked scallops and clam strips and boy was I happy. The fried scallops were so delicious and juicy and this was the highlight of our night. My friend ordered the fried lobster tail and that was the second highlight of the night. I highly recommend trying the scallops and fried lobster. Trust me you can't go wrong.. Anyhoo if you haven't tried this spot out in Rye, NH then give them a try. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

So the food was so divine that we ate it before receipt take photos. He had Lobster Pie & I had broiled haddock & sea scallops. Truth be told, I'm not a shellfish gal....but had bites of the lobster (so fresh, so good!) and a couple scallops (yum!) ...we both had a baked potato & coleslaw. Creamy & delish. Our server, Reggie, was awesome!! Super funny, had some recommendations and was attentive. We will definitely be back. PS - get the clam chowder! read more

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I just love Petey's and come here every trip to New England. I was raised not far from here and love my fried clams. Chowder is also great and along with every type of Lobster combo. Really fun service (as the photo bomb shows) and a nice beach right across the street. Plenty of parking in the lot and street. A can't miss. read more

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Food was delicious. Server was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was casual and family friendly. read more

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Great staff, fresh food, awesome bartender, Shana! They have a variety on the menu, so there is something good for everyone. The place is always busy and that's just another reason to know it has great food. Parking can be full in the lot, so we park along Rte. But if you wait a bit, a space will open up. It's really clean and comfortable, which says a lot for a seafood place. You never want to smell seafood or any fishy smell, and that isn't the case here. Customers are happy in the dining area or at the bar, which creates an inviting environment. read more

Petey's Summertime Seafood - Steamers 1 1/4 lbs - Seafood Near Me - Rye, New Hampshire

Got there about 7:30 after taking about 1/2 hour to park the car. Popular spot with very limited parking. We were informed immediately the restaurant closed promptly at 8:00 (during the height of their busy season?) The place is dated, the service, well, the focus was on getting out of there, not serving food. The food is very good, not exceptional, but very good. I had a combo plate, it was hot, fresh, properly seasoned, and all components of the plate were well done, including the tartar sauce. If you want fried seafood and really don't care about anything else, this is your place. If you care about the quality of your dining experience, not the place. read more

I haven't been to this place probably since high school (about 32yrs ago...lol) & I even went to highschool with the owner. I always do a lunch day with my Mom when I'm in NH visiting & this was one of the places she suggested. I wanted a lobster roll so I agreed to this place. We were seated right away, it was busy for a Monday afternoon (Mom said it was probably a lot of tourist) & it actually wasn't raining the day we went....lol I don't remember the place having the little dining room when I was last in here. Our older waitress was OK, not very sociable nor much a personality. She came over to get a drink order. I ordered their onion rings & lobster bisque as appetizers. Onion rings are homemade. Batter is thin & same as the onions. I don't like them when the batter is super thick. They were very tasty. The bisque wasn't bad either but I was hoping for some lobster pieces & only had small tiny specs in there but a friend told me bisque doesn't have pieces of lobster in it. :-/ I saw 2 different sizes of their lobster roll on the menu & asked what the difference was the ounces wasn't listed on the menu. I decided to go with the larger size. (Smaller would of worked) It doesn't come on a hot dog roll but some type of round bun. I asked the waitress if the bun is buttered & grilled and she told me "yes" but it didn't come out that way. No butter, no crispiness to it which is my favorite part of a lobster roll....lol It was very good but I could only eat 1/2 of it so I got a to-go box for the leftover. Oh, their coleslaw is AMAZING!!! If you like Kentucky Fried Chicken's coleslaw that's what theirs's taste like. Has a nice, soft sweet taste to it. $3.00 for a pretty good side size but I had to take it home. Mom had the scallop dinner & thought it was good. I was really surprised because my Mom spent about $30 for her meal with drink and that's expensive for her but she had no problem going here & paying that. She has been here before so she knows how good their food is. The decor inside & outside is nice. Not a fancy restaurant, more of a casual place. Next time I'm home I'd like to come here again & grab a drink at their bar. The female bathrooms were a little ghetto & run down..............it could use a remodeling. You definitely won't be disappointed if you come here to eat, its well worth the trip and if the weather is nice you should take a walk across the road to the beach. :-) read more

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Great no-nonsense seafood joint. I got a fried haddock sandwich that was delicious -- nice light but crispy batter, no fishiness at all. Fries and cole slaw were a nice addition. There's a lot of seating (we sat upstairs), but parking can be challenging. The main lot is fairly small and cramped. A lot of people seem to park on the street, but watch out for any No Parking signs (especially in front of nearby residences). read more

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Excellent casual dining. We enjoyed cold local beers, tasty steamers, seafood chowder, broiled scallops, haddock & lobsta. Nicole served us well. read more

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