I went to Summer Shanty on the 4th so it was probably the most busy it'll ever be with about an hour wait for 2. Thankfully they let you order drinks at the bar and walk around the area until your table is ready. The drinks here were pretty good and reasonably priced. Once our table was ready (at exactly an hour) we ordered clam strip and scallop platter, clam chowder, and the tuna nachos. The tuna nachos were incredible and I loved the ginger sauce on them. The fish tasted very fresh. Clam chowder was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The clam strips and scallops were great too. Service isn't very friendly it's more them trying to get people in and out as fast as possible. I typically don't visit this area of the Cape that much so I probably wouldn't come all the way back to eat here, but if you're in the area I recommend this spot. read more

Worst experience ever. We had 2 toddlers and 3 adults, and had just arrived in town exhausted and starving on one of the hottest days of the last year.I politely asked if we could eat on the porch, but the waitress said no. We had no other choice but to stay outside in the blazing sun, and all of us ended up sunburned. There was absolutely no compassion or understanding. We will never come back. read more

The views and ambiance are great, especially at sunset. Food was delicious - lobster roll was generous and the tuna nachos were refreshing. That being said, this is definitely more of a social/ drinking establishment. Lots of younger folks more so than a family spot. Everything was served in paper/ plastic, which was tough to hold onto with the constant breeze from the ocean. Service was spotty and we were charged 28$ for soda refills, which caused con function when the bill came. read more

Summer Shanty - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

Great selection of seafood and chowder! I had the clam roll and my friends had salmon and a shrimp roll. Of course. Chowder was involved! Everything was delicious and the frozen lemonade was a hit. You can't beat the view. Tables right next to the water! Our server was spectacular and we could not have been happier! read more

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Food was served on styrafoam plates with plastic utensils. And it was bad. Salmon was overcooked, tough and $33. Buffalo chicken salad sandwich was bland. Wayyy too expensive!! Service was not so great. We weren't approached until 15+ minutes after we were sat despite it being totally empty! Lovely manager working but all the servers were just standing around. Ambiance was ok. Nice beach views but overshadowed by the poor service and extremely overpriced food. read more

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The place was packed when we arrived around 6pm just before sunset and we came for the happy hour oysters! We put our name down but were told the wait would be almost 2 hours. However, the really nice lady taking the names was so kind and told us a table inside opened up if we didn't mind since we didn't really care about having to sit outdoors, so we got seated after 10 minutes. The oysters were so fresh, wish we ordered more before their happy hour ended at 7pm. Shrimps were so good, fresh, and had a great texture to it. Not rubbery at all. Had to get lobster rolls of course. They had so much meat and was so refreshing. Husband got the fish sandwich which was also really good as well as the fish n chips! The views were also stunning, took a little stroll right by the marina and took pics at sunset. Definitely coming back! read more

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Came here on the last night of our Cape Cod vacation for our first experience with the famous lobster roll. We got the Jumbo lobster roll, clam chowder and fried calamari and it was the perfect amount for two people! The lobster was piled high on the bun and the chowder came out piping hot! Really glad we picked this place for our first east coast experience! Staff were super friendly and the server gave us free coozies with our drinks! The mudslide was so good! After we walked around the beautiful marina and soaked in the views! If we ever find ourselves on the Cape again we'll totally be coming back! read more

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We were looking for a place to bring our dogs AND grab some lunch. This was one of the dog friendly places in the area. Parking was a little bit of a bitch but it's worth dealing with for the really cool location of this spot, it's right on a marina so the views are really unique. If you are as easily distracted as I am, you will notice the boats coming and going. I had no idea it was possible to park a boat literally like you would park a car. Cool stuff. I digress. If you have a dog, you can only sit at the tables with the adirondack chairs on the dress spank next to the marina which, imo, provides the best view in the house but does require some sunscreen as you are directly under the baking sun. Our server was fantastic. Definitely one of the better servers that sticks out in my memory of recent dining experiences. She was VERY nice and really accommodating to my dietary preferences. That brings me to my next point. They have put in literally zero effort in accommodating anyone that doesn't eat meat or seafood. There may be one salad on the menu that doesn't have either. I was going to order that salad but GF brought my attention to the possibility of ordering the chicken BLT (grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and bourbon bbq sauce) without the meat. Even to me, this sounded absolutely absurd. There was no harm in asking, she reminded me and without the meat it was essentially a grilled cheese with lettuce and tomato. If the waitress wasn't so nice I probably would've been too chicken shit to ask but she did look at me like I had ten heads when I asked. She didn't think so BUT offered to ask the kitchen for me. Not only did she ask but she was also able to get me a reduction in price! Really, really exceptional service. GF ordered the tuna nachos to start which are really unique. I'm a WHORE for nachos so I've had pretty much any (vegetarian) variation you can imagine and I've never heard of anything like this: wonton chips, soy sauce, pico de gallo, wasabi mayo and tuna. Who knew this place was also offering asian mexican fusion? I tried a few chips not touched by tuna juice and they were phenomenal. For her main, GF ordered the lobster roll which was provided with more sides than I was expecting. She says, "it was very good". Unfortunately, when mine came I was disappointed. I was grateful they made the attempt but they totally omitted the cheese so I just had a bun with lettuce and tomato. I literally ordered "without the chicken or bacon" so I don't know why the cheese was omitted. Another thing I absolutely must mention. The drinks are delicious. I made it easy and ordered the white sangria which was on the sweeter side but served up tropical vibes that paired well with the nautical view. GF ordered the frozen blueberry lemonade which wasn't exactly frozen but that could be because literally nothing frozen would survive in that heat. When asked if she liked it she says, "Yes." A woman of few words. This place has A LOT to offer and really is a great place, I'm just frustrated by the lack of vegetarian options. If you eat meat and/or seafood, you'll enjoy yourself. If you have any friends or family members you want to eat with, you'll be SOL. It's 2023. Let's get with the program. read more

Summer Shanty - Tuna nachos - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

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We came here as a family of four with a 5 and 7 year old and had a really great experience! The hostess was amazing, and so accommodating to our kiddos. She also helped us take the perfect sunset pic, by coming in to get us when it was a good time! Our waitress was also very accommodating to our son who is a picky eater. We ate inside which was a cute, casual and cozy vibe, but this place is really magical because of its views. My kids loveddd being able to take walks on the dock and check out all the cool boats right outside. We ordered the shrimp tacos and the crab cake. The fried shrimp was one of the best, most fresh I have ever had! The pina colada was really delish as well. Overall we are really so pleased with the service, and the experience! read more

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Sunset Steamers Cocktails Service Casual Fun Walk around the nearby boats Pier Best for two to six people read more

Had a lovely dinner out by the water. The food was delicious (I had the chicken rice bowl) and our waiter Nick was the absolute best! #NYYankees read more

Good food portions small very expensive the service was slow for a not that busy Monday afternoon

We went for Tuesday's raw bar night & expected to wait for a table for 2. Luckily we got 2 (plastic chairs) seats, small table and Julia immediately greeted & served us refreshments & apps. Maggie's blueberry lemonade is quite delicious, topped with 3 is the sweetest blueberries we ever tasted. The $1.50 oysters were colossal, icy cold & scrumptious. About an hour wait & after enjoying our beginnings we were seated on the porch, what an amazing sunset & view, we were happy Julia continued to be our server, she's very friendly and attentive, excellent service. He ordered the clam strip platter with fries and coleslaw, he said it's the best clam platter he's had. I chose the grilled swordfish topped with tomatoes, scallions with cucumber red onion salad and rice that had corn in it, yummo. A pleasant casual evening, beers include a summer shanty cozy, nice touch. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch after got to Cape Cod and it was perfect for a bite ! I got the veggie rice bowl and loved it !! Great beer selection and good kid menu! read more

We arrived at 6:00 and waited for a table. We were able to get drinks at the bar and enjoy the outdoors next to the river in Adirondack Chairs. Once we were seated on the porch with the 55 min wait, we had our server take our next drink order, apps and entrees. It took almost about 40 min for the apps and close to 60 plus min for our meals. Food was good and no complaints. We enjoyed our time but it did take a LONG time. We ordered Tuna Nachos, Wings, Hawaiian Burger, Fish Sandwich, combo fried scallop and clams plate. Check out the pretty pictures posted! read more

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Stopped in shortly after they opened and grabbed a great spot outside with two chairs and a table. The entire staff was friendly and calm, creating a relaxed, welcoming vibe. We tried the Shanty Colada and a Mudslide--both were delicious! For food, we went with appetizers: the quahog and a cup of chowdah. Both were fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is super laid-back and easygoing. We'll definitely be back! read more

What a great spot. We were looking for a nearby place that we call in a pick up order for a fresh lobster roll. Summer Shanty delivered. The Best of Cape Cod dinner is amazing: lobster roll, clam chowder, slaw, and fries (which you have to ask for). So much food for what you typically pay for a lobster roll so I thought it was good value The chowder was well seasoned and lots of clams and potatoes. Not the water down stuff you get at some places. Coleslaw was sweet and vinegary. Not the mayo based kind you normally get. I like this version a lot. The lobster roll was loaded. Though technically a small portion, it was plenty. Lobster was fresh and the bun was nice and toasted. Also tried the clam strips and they were great. Not greasy like it is at a lot of places. There was lots of outdoor seating by the water and plenty of parking. The view of the boats and water was lovely. I'll definitely need to come back and dine at the restaurant when it is sunny and warm. read more

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We had intended to go to a more crowded, no reservations place for a large party but with a large group(13 w/ half being kids) we did some looking around and came across Summer Shanty. The place is by the water and seating was outside. The waitstaff were very accommodating and provided prompt service. We got the following: Clam Chowder - was so good that my son who doesn't usually eat seafood was gobbling up half! Lobster Roll - dressed with just enough mayo but still had enough fresh flavor Fried combo plate - we picked whole belly clams and scallops. It came with fries and slaw. The slaw was more of a vinegary type which I liked more so than a mayo based one. Everything tasted fresh and the fried plate was flavorful and crispy. This was a nice little gem with plenty of outdoor seating and views of the water. read more

I'd give them a minus 1. Many times I've sworn this place off, for many reasons. However, I gave it another try. We tried to make a reservation but they don't take them unless the party is at least 10 people. Our party consisted of 9 adults. We had to split up between 2 tables. Why couldn't we slide the tables together? NOT ALLOWED. Ordered appetizers. We wanted 3 orders of steamers. SOLD OUT! What? How can a restaurant that has such a short window of opportunity be out of anything? Unacceptable. There are 3 fish markets in a 10 mile radius. If it was my place, I would've chased down a product wherever I needed to. Our bill was $500. We ate off paper plates and plastic dinnerware. None of us had full meals. We had sandwiches with French fries and/or potato chips. Nothing spectacular at all. I'm done with summer shanty. Absolutely ridiculous. I will not give them another chance. I'm done. read more

Ambiance on deck is nice. You have to walk thru the restaurant which has a rancid smell. Food is average.

Worst food on Cape Cod. The manager, Cheryl is nasty and rude. They don't wash their lettuce. My friend got really sick and had diarrhea for three days after eating a burger. read more

Sent back a meal twice as not cooked as ordered. Comped with a bag of chips. Waitress was very friendly and tried to help.

Good service and good food. Our party of 6 was sat immediately outside next to the marina. Kids menu had great portions. 100% recommend!

Food is probably good but I wouldn't know since a server never came up to us. The older woman at your host stand is rude to say the least read more

Summer Shanty - Me with no food or drink - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

First time visiting, loved the views of the docks, great for sunset views and hanging out in the Adirondack chairs on the lawn with a drink while waiting for a table. Got seated pretty quickly, had the crab cake appetizer and clam chowder which was my favorite while visiting the area (and I tried 4 different chowders during my stay!). Definitely will be back! read more

NOT dog friendly anymore. 3 weeks ago there's now a no dog policy :( not the restaurants fault but good to know if you have a dog! Looked like a really cute place read more

After a longggggg drive into Cape Cod, we stopped at Summer Shanty before even going to our house. I seriously loved every bit of our time here! We had to wait for a table but that just meant kicking back in big adirondack chairs with some great Summer cocktails. They are right on the marina so vibes were good and I was happy as a clam. I was over the moon thrilled to see how spaced out all of the tables and chairs were from one another and felt totally comfortable. They have arrows on the floor and most patrons I saw were abiding by them as well as wearing masks when moving around. Our waitresses were all really friendly and kind as well. After drinks, we got a table and got a lot of very fried food. Their menu is basically a ton of fried food. We started with a blooming onion and fried calamari as appetizers and I had a fish sandwich for lunch. It was way too much food but all very tasty! The calamari was crispy and who doesn't love a blooming onion?? The fish sandwiches came with this really delicious coleslaw that I wish I couldn't bought a pint of. I would have loved to have made it back here for more drinks on the adirondack chairs but a week in Cape Cod goes by way quicker than you think. If you are staying in the area, I highly recommend a trip to Summer Shanty! read more

Summer Shanty - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

We discovered Summer Shanty last year on a month's long visit to the Cape. The owner of a cute cottage that we rented on High Bank Road told us about Summer Shanty. We ate there several times last year. And we had our first meal there this week. Always crowded, but always friendly. My favorites are the wonderful fried scallops. Although this time, I had a combo platter with fried fish. The Cole slaw is a little different from most places, but very refreshing. As I cannot drink alcohol, the Shanty's Frozen Lemonade cannot be beat on a hot day. Now that we have become Washed Ashores, Summer Shanty will be one of our favorite regulars. read more

We were seated right away. The staff were lovely. Kim was a great server and the wings where bussin bussin no cap (as per my daughter) the shanty dinner was ok and the chicken tenders where also bussin legit no cap (as per my son) we hope to come here again and have even more stellar food from the employees. read more

Well located seafood restaurant by a marina. Nice views and friendly staff. The food is mainly all fried fish etc but my shrimp sandwich was tasty and the seafood tasted fresh and only lightly fried. View was lovely, lots of outdoor space and tables. read more

As one of the few pet friendly establishments near our vacation rental, we had to try it. There were cozy Adirondack chairs with low wood tables in front of them. Very quaint and cozy to hang out and have drinks overlooking the marina. Since we had our dog, we were only allowed on the grass Adirondack chairs. Not conducive to eat a meal. They also had 2 or 3 patio tables on the grass, but we were told we could only pick the Adirondack chairs. We tried to make the best of it and ordered only food we could eat off a coffee table. We ordered a cup of clam chowder, fish and chips and a rice bowl with fried. The chowder was the highlight - thick and creamy with tender clams and potatoes. The fish and chips were cooked well but rather bland compared to other places we visited. The rice bowl was good but also a bit bland. My husband ended up using a little ketchup on the grilled shrimp. The chowder will bring us back. We'll bring our dog, sit in the cozy chairs on the grass and have drinks and chowder watching the sunset. read more

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Best clam strips in Dennis port . Truly a hidden gem. Great bar tenders fast service . 10/10

Great waterfront spot with cold beer and good food. Very convenient location with friendly staff. Highly recommend!

The food was simple but elegant. The service was friendly and caring especially since we had an infant with us. Finally the view out onto the water with the boats was perfect for a evening dinner. read more

Summer Shanty - View from Summer Shanty - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

If you're looking for a good spot for lunch with a view, this is the place! On Tuesdays from 4-7pm they offer a Raw Bar Happy Hour, which I definitely recommend if you love oysters, little necks and shrimps. Another Cape Cod recommendation. read more

Summer Shanty - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

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delicious food with a beautiful view. the service was good and the food was really fresh. good cocktails too! read more

Summer Shanty - fried haddock rice bowl - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

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Okay it think I'd really give this spot a 3.5. Came here twice actually during Memorial Day weekend and did enjoy it. Excellent location right on the water with seating inside, on a patio, and outside tables right on the water. The first day we went I ordered a lobster roll (the summer of lobster rolls) and it was good! I'd rate it a 7 out of 10, there was a good amount of meat (I got the smaller size as it saved me about $13). I felt it was enough at the time, the bun was nicely toasted, and as a lobster roll should it had a piece of crunchy lettuce at the bottom. I felt it could have used a bit more seasoning to give it some more flavor - even some lemon or pepper. The next time I got a tuna melt (I know tuna melt at a seafood spot...), but they had run out of lobster rolls and clam chowder! It was good, the service just took FOREVER and at that time there weren't a ton of people there. I will say both times I got a mudslide and they were everything thing a girl could dream of. The vibes here are great, but going off of food it wasn't anything that I'd rave about. But would definitely come back here for those mudslides and great sunsets! read more

Summer Shanty - Small lobstah roll - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts

Views of the Bass River are incredible. Food is reasonably priced, staff was attentive and super friendly. The chowder was one of the best we had during our travels on the Cape (and believe me we tried a ton of them). Did they sneak lobster in it? Maybe... Come for the food, stay for the view. Really spectacular, on the marina, incredible sunsets, worth the wait. Definitely add it to your list if you're in the area. read more

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Atmosphere: 5 stars Service: average Food: average Drinks: 4 stars The outdoor seating right on the marina is really what brings us in. Mudslides are great and some of their other specialty cocktails are also really good. Food was subpar, other than the steamers. They were awesome. Our server was flustered the whole time and most of our drinks took 10-15 minutes to come out. We almost canceled our food order because it took so long, but when it came out, it did the job. Will be back for drinks on the water again. read more

Great spot to bring your dog. Lots of room outside with tables and a nice grassy area right on the water. Fried haddock sandwich was light and delicious. I recommend plopping their tangy, vinegar based coleslaw right on top! read more

Summer Shanty - Pup enjoying his first lunch out - Seafood Near Me - West Dennis, Massachusetts