We loved the informal dining and the food was very good. We ate every bite of our cheeseburgers and on another visit tried and loved the lobster rolls. The help keeps the place neat and clean, even when it's really busy at lunchtime. read more

the knack - And their softserve ice cream was a big hit too! - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

The burger was cooked very well, nice sear. The flavor of beef really comes through and isn't masked by anything. The got dog was also really good and had a good sear. The fried were good but in my opinion the onion rings are without a doubt the way to go. Their onion rings with some ketchup or dipped in their burger sauce is close to onion ring experience perfection. We also had a chocolate shake which was very good. It's not pictured because we decided to get it as we were leaving. The chocolate flavor was bold and it didn't come from a low quality syrup. Eating this outside made it that much better! This place gets a 4 only because it's not a top 3 burger or overall experience I have had at places similar to this. The quality and freshness is very good though! read more

the knack - butcher's burger (double) classic hot dog onion rings french fries - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Just as good as last year! This time we swapped the onion rings for fries and the fish for an avocado burger. All delicious. Quick yummy stop before we unpack read more

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The knack is very popular for good reason. From the food to the young people who work there It's a well run show. There's no better lobster shack for rolls and fast food than this. We took out today and no one was waiting so we lucked out. I ordered so many different things because people were visiting and I didn't know if they would want food. From the hot dogs to the fish tacos to the burgers everything was cooked to perfection. The fries came out crispy and the onion rings couldn't be better. The outside tables are clean and inviting. I finally feel like i'm at the cape. read more

Great place for a quickish bite of great food and ice cream. The servers are all nice and service is quick. It's all outdoor seating but there is a closed in area as well. read more

Yummmy. It's window service to order and pick up. No table service. Lobster rolls with fresh lemon tasty. The onion rings are a must have, fine sliced crispy piled high!! Fries also good but those onion rind dipped in horseradish mayo sauce was too good. Friend liked her haddock fish sando too. We sat outside in a heat-lamped patio still a bit chilly but ok on a 25° day. Tip there's more parking farther back road below the tiny lot on main road. & Shakes look fantastic too!! read more

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Great food for all walks, appreciated prices, fast, delicious. Wisconsinites enjoyed it!

The food is fine. The buns for the lobster roll and the fried clams were subpar. Service is fast and they just call your name over the intercom to have you come up and get your food. I wouldn't tip for this type of service so be mindful that they ask for tip. There isn't any official inside seating so bring a jacket because even if you ask them to turn on the heat lamps above you, they won't do it . There's plenty of parking to help yourself water and ice machine and bathrooms on the premise . read more

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Loved this place! It came highly recommended and I can see why! This place is awesome... I ordered a lobster roll as well as a couple burgers. They came out fresh and were extremely delicious! There were out door tables and chairs, water and shade. read more

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This place was great! One of the best burgers I've ever had and definitely the best onion rings I've had. Loved the sauce they served with them too - kind of like a milder bloom sauce. 10/10 would recommend read more

the knack - Onion rings, fries, burger and hotdog - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Really good smash burgers. It's all we ever order here because there are other places to get a lobster roll and, well - see above r.e. really good smash burgers. You can see them through the window just smashing away on their well-seasoned griddle. Shakes are also good. The vanilla has real vanilla in it! Chocolate is chocolatey! They could use more seating, as the table vulturing gets a little desperate. read more

Do you like Shake Shack? Then you'll probably like The Knack. The shakes are good, the smash burgers are tasty, and the onion rings remind me of a blooming onion. There's a decent amount of outdoor seating and the service is pretty fast. The parking lot is a bit too small and the patrons don't seem to care about well... anyone but themselves. So, if you can snag a spot, they make a darn good burger. read more

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This was recommended as a great place for black and white milkshakes. They were delicious. We also tried the burgers, hot dogs, and lobster rolls with fries, onion rings, and carrot slaw. You order at the window. There are tables outside. We took our order to go. I would definitely go back. read more

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I've been going to The Knack for years with my family and they have consistently delicious food. The food is reasonably priced for the quality and quantity you get with your order. I always go here a least once when visiting Orleans. read more

Fish tacos were great! Seasoned well, lightly breaded, and the cabbage slaw was very good (Plus the tortillas actually stayed together while you ate it). Perfectly dressed lobster roll with good chunks of lobster! Onion rings were a 10/10 and the sauce they came with was great too, fries were also good. You order at the counter and there are tables in the back that are first come, so depends on how busy if you can get one and how loud it is. We will be back read more

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Unique. Wide selection of foods. Eat outdoors; Heated in the off season, Cape Cod. Homemade lemonade! Great onion rings and Dip. Ordering is easy. Pick up at window and self serve condiments etc. Not fancy but friendly casual. Clear your own trash. I enjoy the atmosphere. Fits Cape Cod!! My first choice of a personable, friendly, delicious meal. Joyce G read more

We found the food; a hamburger and fish tacos mediocre. Fish batter over spiced. For the price French fries should be included. Once visit was enough Ambiance nonexistent Gave me a regular coke instead of diet that I asked for. read more

My family was in search of a quick dinner spot and came across The Knack, which had excellent reviews. It did not disappoint! The restaurant has a charming clam shack style where you place your order at the counter and then pick it up to enjoy at one of the outdoor seating areas adjacent to the shack. There is a good number of tables and chairs, along with all the necessary sauces and napkins conveniently located nearby. I pre-ordered our meals in case there was a long line, but when we arrived around 5 PM on Wednesday, there were only a couple of people waiting for their food. Everything we ordered was fresh, and the chicken nuggets were particularly outstanding--perfectly crispy and delicious! We will definitely return the next time we are in town. read more

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Have been to the Hyannis location several times, and figured I'd stop by here while in the area. No inside seating like Hyannis - which I did not expect, but food was consistent with other location. Solid spot for burgers. Would return. read more

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Ice cream was great. Clams were great, fish tacos nothing special, onion rings good. It was pretty cold outside and there is only outdoor seating. I asked them if they could turn on the heaters above the table But they said they were on a thermostat and couldn't. Our food got cold pretty quickly. read more

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If you are going to Cajun season your fish taco then you need to say so on the menu! Otherwise lobster roll was average and fries were good.

Been here quite a few times for burgers and shakes and you really can't go wrong! Our visit this year included trying their lobster roll which a local told us was the best affordable lobster roll on the Cape. At $23, it was a great price! Definitely not blown away but love that it's tossed in a "lemon aioli" which added a nice touch. Their burgers are still the winner here! We got the Pickle & Pepper which was phenomenal! Perfect smash burger with great sauce. Definitely need to try their housemade lemonade too!! And they're dog friendly since all their seating is outdoors! read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Great lobster rolls at great prices. All employees were very friendly and polite! Ice cream sandwiches and onion rings are the best!?

One of the best burgers I've ever had. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Onion rings are amazing. The shakes are rich creamy and actually delicious. read more

Best onion rings (fresh, flaky, seasoned, onion slice still had a bit of crunch); best lobster roll I've had. Actually taste fresh lobster, NOT smothered in sauces; Loved the horseradish dip that went with the fried haddock fish sandwich read more

the knack - Fantastic ! Perfectly simple fresh and seasoned - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Was absolutely shocked by how much we enjoyed the knack. A quick eatery with the basics, fried fish,hamburgers, hot dogs. Portions were surprising large and the food was super fresh and it was a struggle to let the food cool off enough for us to eat. Milkshakes were pretty standard,not super thick but delicious all the same. Great quick stop! read more

the knack - chicken tenders - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Good news: the fried clams were excellent. Most are too battered, chopped up wrong and sometimes gritty. Here you get each delicate clam whole with belly & chewy part, lightly fried, so you can taste the whole thing. Practically perfect, although the serving was small. Also good: peanut butter shake, ooh-la-la! Slightly less good: the lobster roll was small, with those weird-tasting claw fillers still attached. I prefer a meatier roll. They're well prepared, but I've had better elsewhere. Service & ambiance: it's a shack off a busy road, but it has pretty landscaping and some patio tables. I recommend to go. read more

Came on Memorial Day and the place was hopping. It's got a cool Cape Cod seafood stand vibe (it's bigger than a food stand, but not sure what to call it). The whole belly fried clam roll was huge and delicious. The shake and lobster roll that my wife got was also amazing. The service was quite quick! It might be hard to get a table so you may be eating standing, but it was worth it. read more

the knack - Fried whole belly clam roll with a side of onion strings and extra tartar sauce - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Fabulous Little Place! The food here is excellent and the place is set up so efficiently. You order at the window, then find a seat in the adorable outdoor dining area, and they announce your name on a speaker/text you when it's time to pick up the order. The sitting are is very clean, and well equipped with all the extras like ketchup and ice (I loved that they had an ice machine - it's the small things LOL). It was a very smooth process. The food was top notch, from the ample lobster roll to the amazing chicken tenders. It is very clear that they pay attention to detail and take pride in their food here. Everyone in my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. I hope to return to Cape Cod next summer and come back to The Knack! read more

Fantastic food, actually the best lobster roll we had while in the area. Also the onion rings were perfect. read more

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Delicious and reasonably priced lobster rolls!! Quick service! Outdoor space perfect for families

Enjoyable. Group had the classic cheeseburger, classic hotdog, fish tacos, whole belly clam roll, chicken tenders, french fries, and onion rings. Clam roll was generous with the clams. I'm not sure if I've had a clam roll before. Onion rings and french fries were good. The onion rings had a good onion to batter ratio with crisp and well seasoned crust. Onions were sliced so that there was enough to bite into. At the same time they were sliced thin enough to balance the amount of batter. Chicken tenders were appropriately seasoned, moist, and not stringy. Hotdogs are split griddled and all-beef. I don't think I'll ever understand this. Hotdogs should be beef and pork with a snappy natural casing. They have a good fry game. The fish tacos come with flour tortillas, which are gummy by nature. A corn tortilla is needed. Outdoor seating was cute. Staff were friendly. Text message system to let you know your food is ready works. Wish they had a sink outside of the bathrooms to wash your hands. I'd come back. read more

SO good! I came across the knack when I was starving for a snack after a long car ride to the Cape! And found myself wanting to go back again and again! Don't be daunted by the long lines... it moves pretty quickly. Their fried fish is a winner! The fried fish sandwich was so flaky and buttery--literal melt in your mouth. The lobster roll was similarly delicious. The fried chicken sandwich and cheese burger were good as well, but I think their seafood options really standout above the crowd. Would recommend getting a side of fries to round out your meal! Plus a shake (the oreo one was perfection) if you've got a sweet tooth! No indoor seating, but there was a decent amount of outdoor seating. Bathrooms were clean. There is a small parking lot out front, with more public parking within walking distance. Best way to describe the knack would be Cape Cod's version of the OG shake shack! Fast, casual, and tasty! read more

the knack - lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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wow! what a great lunch spot. reasonably priced for the amount of food that you get and pretty delicious too. the service was quick and to the point, they will call out your name on a loudspeaker if you choose to sit down around the corner from the pickup area. the lobster roll was super yummy as was the fish sandwich. if you like thin onion rings these are some of the best. only thing left to be desired is parking but there are more spots in the back on a separate road. great joint, will be back! read more

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Yum! We ordered a late lunch after a beach day so everyone was very hungry. Luckily the food came out surprisingly quickly for how much we ordered. We also appreciated that both the person who took the order, and the person who gave us our food checked to make sure everything they wrote down/were giving us was everything we ordered. I think the only criticism I have is that the chocolate milkshake was on the thinner side (although my husband wasn't bothered by this at all). Everything was delicious. Will be back next summer! read more

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Absolutely LOVE this place!! Best around! Always get the chicken strips and a peanut butter shake! Both VERY scrumptious!! The onion rings and ring sauce are great too! Almost like a fresh blooming onion! Highly recommend! read more

the knack - chicken tenders Peanut butter shakes - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Heard about this place from family so we had to stop by. We only got ice cream: HUGE ice cream sandwich (lots of vanilla ice cream packed between 2 chocolate chip cookies!) and a vanilla milkshake. Both were very good! Would highly recommend for at least the ice cream. Reasonable prices for Cape Cod area! read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

fantastic roadside shack. everything you could ask for - delicious food, fast prep time, abundant seating, plus convenience. lobster roll: well seasoned with generous, large pieces fish tacos: perfectly breaded and crispy onion rings: hit the spot, huge portion size would come here any time. read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Not sure what else you could ask for out of a local quick eatery. It's not fast food but the wait was a mere few minutes for excellent food. Compared to local fare it's about on par with value for price but otherwise was a clean and friendly staffed restaurant right off the main rd. I had the fish tacos and although smaller proration than I expected it was extremely fresh and flavorful. Even well assembled most artistic presentation. Bathrooms are clean and large. read more

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I'm laying in bed daydreaming about the whole clam roll I had for lunch at The Knack. Omg, Yummmm... A little pricey at I think $23, but it was great. Great sauce, perfectly toasted bun. Enjoyed carrot apple slaw on the side to sort of balance out my indulgent clam roll. My husband enjoyed the fish tacos. He offered me a bite, but I was too busy obsessing over my clams to even accept. He said the tacos were fantastic. During the summer months this appears to be a 100% outdoor seating. We visited on a great day. It was comfortable on the patio. All the food and beverages they were serving looked great. The menu appeared to be pretty simple but the quality of the tasty food here sets this place apart from other burger joints and diners in the area. read more

the knack - From top: fish tacos, carrot apple slaw and whole clam roll - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts