Solid contender for the best burgers on the Cape! They don't ask how you like your burger; to the eye - it looks like a medium which may be overdone elsewhere, but is somehow perfect by The Knack. The avocado burger is my personal favorite, but my family has tried various types and are always happy. The tacos and fish & chips are also great if you're not in the mood for burgers. We recommend a side of fries, onion rings, and milk shake ;) read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Wow, the homemade molasses ice cream sandwich!!! Blew me away! Incredible ginger snap, homemade cookie with creamy vanilla ice cream. Also had their lobster roll and the salted chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich and both were great (the lobster has less mayonnaise than most), but the molasses ice cream sandwich is superb. 5 stars!!!!!! read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Awesome spot for after the beach or honestly anytime! We ordered three shakes, fries, the lobster roll, and two double burgers. It was so good. read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Great food, shellfish allergy friendly (FF are in a their own separate fryer) which is difficult to come by. The burgers were amazing! My picky daughter ordered the chicken strips and really liked them, but loved my burger even more. Fresh squeezed Lemonade was also delicious. Service was prompt. Small beer and wine selection. We will definitely return. Both the adults and kids left full and pleased with our experience. read more

Order a clam roll/ with bellies Over cooked to the point of barely able to find one to eat. Shame on them with the price of seafood. The order was a to go, always busy but this time too much. Each to their own but I live here and know the difference. Too bad, sad. read more

The juiciest burgers ever. Tremendous selection of toppings. Great frappes as well as fried clams etc.

I love dinner and sunsets at the beach. To me that is a perfect way to end a hot summer day And what is the best thing to eat on the beach? A Lobster Roll The Cape is known for it's beautiful beaches, historical seaside towns, summer baseball and of course amazing seafood! With so many amazing places in the cape it is hard to pick the perfect place to go to for lobster rolls and other seafood. Honestly, it's Massachusetts, you probably can't go wrong anywhere you go! But, if you are near Orleans stop at The Knack The lobster roll was delicious. The bun was toasted perfectly to give it a great crunch. The lobster meat was nice and fresh. I did think they had a little too much mayo on the roll, but you could still taste the meat. Also, if you are a fan of onion rings make sure you get a side of them because they are delicious! read more

the knack - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Delicious food. We come here each time we visit the Cape and haven't tried anything we don't like. Food is fresh and delicious. My husband loves the lobster roll and says it's the best. The place is very nice & staff is friendly. read more

Good food. Tricky parking. I love their fish taco, fries portions are huge! There are many different offerings. Place/service is very good. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place after reading reviews but honestly it was one of the worst burgers I have had and the onion rings were not crispy and drenched in oil. I expect greasy food at places like this, but not to taste that bad. The staff was not welcoming and rude which didn't help. read more

My parents and I are huge lobster fans, but my darling husband is not. Now that we are away from family, it is my patriotic duty to defend my husband from lobster at all costs, and eat as much of it as possible. This is how we found The Knack. We had a beautiful day trip to Cape Cod, and wanted to stop somewhere small to get a bite. I found the knack by searching lobster roll, and the photos looked promising. By the time we got there, it was raining really hard and somehow I had missed that it was all outdoor dining...oh well. I ordered the lobster roll and darling hubby ordered the fish sando with a beer. The guy behind the counter was friendly and prompt, and our food came out super fast. We took a seat in the semi-covered patio, and were excited to dive into our first cape cod lunch. OH MY GOOD GRACIOUS. This was possibly the best lobster roll I've ever eaten. My husband had a hilarious time watching me ooh and aah over each bite, and laughed once I looked sadly at my eventually empty plate. I consider this perfectly sweet, crisp, clean, and lightly dressed roll to be the pinnacle of what other lobster rolls wish they could grow up to be someday. Hubby's fish sandwich was good, he thought it was light and flavorful with a solid tartar sauce (not sweet, ew). The beer went perfectly with our seafood entrees, and was refreshing despite the wind and rain. Parking is a little dramatic, as hungry people and fed people vie for position in their small parking lot. Menu options are plentiful, and pricing is solid in terms of quality of their items. I can't wait to come back, I just wish they were closer!!! read more

the knack - So delicious. Really glad we stopped - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Lobster roll was delicious, just right size and well priced. Chicken sandwich hot and tasty. Loved the onion rings! Service was fast even with torrential rains. read more

the knack - Lobster roll and onion rings. Chicken sandwich and fries. - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

-1 star for price for serving -1 star for not turning on heater because "it's not cold enough" The food decent. Keep in mind that it's an eatery -- service is absent. The drinks are coke, bear and tap water.) A slick modern design of the ... exterior: there are seating inside. read more

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The Knack serves delicious food, the service is excellent and the chocolate milkshakes are amazingly tasty.

After a day at the beach I was looking for a spot to stop by before heading back to Boston. I came across this place which was slightly out of the way but so happy I stopped! I got a lobster roll and it was fairly priced (compared to in the city) It was pretty good and I prefer cold lobster rolls over hot lobster rolls. It had a nice toasted and buttered bun. The start of the show was the onion rings tho. Perfectly golden, fried, and crispy. With a squeeze of lemon, it was delish! Love them together and it was such a filling meal. Would love to come back here another time and try their other menu items like the fried clams. read more

the knack - cold lobster roll and onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Too noisy, feels like you're eating outdoors on a highway. Don't go on a cold rainy day. Got wet ordering, everything thing is outdoors. read more

Best lobster roll I ever taste. Onion rings super good as well My daughter told me best burger. On top of that awesome milkshakes with real fruit and excellent service at reasonable price I guess it will be crowded on summer but it is the best place in the area read more

Got a couple of lobster rolls a a veggie taco last night for 3 of us. Very good quality. Lobster rolls could have been the best I've had. But . . . They were small. Hubby and I each had one and split a side of cole slaw and were still pretty hungry. When we picked it up they had put two -at $18 each - into on container. I can see why. Two would have been perfect. The apple carrot slaw was pretty good. I'd recommend the Knack. It's a keeper for sure. read more

Visited for the first time today. There was a short line which they handled very efficiently. I had the haddock fish sandwich and the Mrs had the chicken. Both were excellent, cooked perfectly with quality ingredients. My coffee shake was the second-best I've ever had, superseded only by Shake Shack in Grand Central Station in New York. We are here for a week and will likely return. read more

The Knack was so perfect for a Cape Cod lunch for two out of towners from Houston, Texas! My husband got the Lobster Roll and said it was incredible and worth every penny! I'm vegan and was sooo happy to see that they had a veggie option on the menu! The veggie tacos were SO good! I got mine with out the crema, and seriously they were so delicious! And dang, the f r i e s they were cooked so perfectly! Just the right amount of crispy-ness! The homemade lemonade was also amazing!! Overall, highly recommend The Knack! We came during a rush and service was quick and the food was seriously incredible we are going to miss it so much! Xoxo, Texans who are going to miss this read more

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Food is very good. Burgers are the best on Cape. Everything is fresh and tasty. I've had most everything on their menu, and haven't been disappointed yet. Prices may seem a little high, but almost all the food places on Cape have gone to ripoff status. This place makes up for it by giving you food you can actually chew and swallow without regretting it. Onion rings and french fries are really good, always served hot and fresh. Fish sandwiich is huge, and tasty. My favorite beverage is their lemonade. It's the best and made on site. People are friendly and accommodating. Worth the trip! read more

Good cost, amazing food, good staff. The fish sandwich and burgers are incredible and the shakes are amazing too.

A total must! My husband and I hit The Knack at least once (read: usually two-three times in a long weekend) whenever we visit my parents' Cape house. They really have something for everyone here, whether you're vegetarian, pescetarian, or jonesing for a perfectly cooked burger or hot dog! They have the most incredible veggie tacos that are filled with the ripest avocado (seriously, how do they source them and ensure they're always perfect?! Teach me your ways!), in addition the burgers and hot dogs, which are cooked perfectly, and amazing lobster rolls that are filled with delicious lobster with a really light mayo so it doesn't feel heavy... I think at this point, we've ordered everything at least once and keep coming back for more! Also, do not sleep on the onion rings - I dream about these during off-season when the Orleans Knack is closed, so am elated that there's now a second location in Hyannis (we haven't been there yet). Last summer we started putting to-go orders in via the Toast app, which was a nice timesaver when we were in more of a rush, but also really enjoy grabbing a seat there (especially because we can bring our dog) and hanging out for a bit. All in all, one of the best "fast casual" spots I've ever been to. read more

Great burgers, fries, and fried fish. It is much better than Wendy's... come here for a great burger!

I love the knack it's a great family spot. The service is super fast and everyone is super nice. The burgers are incredible. Their horseradish sauce is a must. The restaurant is big so seating isn't an issue so there's not often a wait. It's a great summer spot. read more

We were recommended this place while we were visiting. It was packed and we had to wait a bit to find a table. The burgers were amazing. Had we been there another day, I certainly would have gone back. read more

Fabulous burger and onion rings! Wish they had some inside seating as it was cool during our visit. Will be back!

This was my second time here for lunch and again they exceeded my expectations. It was a gorgeous day out so perfect to sit outside and enjoy. You order from the window and pick up at the window. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out quickly with tons of flavor! I had the fish tacos which I highly recommend. The Haddock is very lightly fried (I don't like fried food so was wary) it comes with a wonderful slaw and a slice of lime. I added onion rings to my order - the portion of rings is huge so great for sharing. The rings are skinny, not the thick chunky ones you find at fast food places. If you are looking for a classic cape spot please consider this place....you won't be disappointed! read more

Just stopped for the Ice Cream sandwich. The snickerdoodle cookie was absolutely amazing because it was soft and paired with the vanilla ice cream. Just perfect read more

I love this place. A good lobster roll, great fish tacos, excellent onion rings. It's become one of our quintessential Cape eateries.

Ate here a couple years ago while my wife and I were on a country wide road trip in our van. I standby this was the most memorable burger I've had in the country. I like my burgers no frills, good ingredients and substantial. It met my standards and then some. Couple years later and I still reference this spot. I'm bummed we don't have a burger spot alike here in San Jose, Ca :( read more

This place keeps getting better. It's always excellent ever summer when we visit. The burger was the best one I've ever had. Patty seasoned really well, great crust, perfect amount of veggies and condiments. Fries and rings perfect. The sauce with the tenders has a great kick from the horseradish. Something different than the usual honey mustard. If I lived near here, I'd probably resemble a large farm animal bc I wouldn't be able to control the amount of times I'd be eating here. Also always clean! If I wasn't shoveling food down then I would have taken pics. Maybe next time but probably not! read more

After learning that majority of the touristy restaurants in the Cape is closed for the season, we found the knack and could not be happier. It was right on route 6A and was easy to find. The parking was easy and spacious. We initially ordered lobster roll, fried fish roll, whole clam belly roll, chicken tenders, and onion rings (for 3 adults). Then we saw chocolate milk shake and it looked so good and ended up ordering chocolate and strawberry shakes. Strawberry milk shake was AMAZING. It was not too sweet. It was not too creamy or heavy. It was just perfect. Chocolate shake was really good too but I liked strawberry better. Food was very fresh and everything exceeded my expectation. Their frying oil must be really good quality and clean because the fried items were superb. Their chicken tenders, in particular, was THE BEST chicken tenders I have ever tasted and I have eaten so many chicken tenders in my life. Sweet horseradish sauce that comes with complemented the chicken tenders very well. It was so good that I had to go back and get more chicken tenders. I was worried that it would be too cold since they do not have any indoor seating so I initially placed the order to-go but their outdoor dining area was pretty well-covered and had many heaters on the ceiling so it was comfortable. I could tell that this place is very well-managed and super clean -- the employees constantly checked on and cleaned the tables and cleared the trays. Everyone was friendly and nice. They do have the restrooms and it was very clean. Tl;dr If you are in Eastham or passing by Eastham, stop by the knack and try their strawberry shake and chicken tenders!!!! Fresh ingredients. Super clean. Has clean restrooms. Outdoor seating but well covered with heaters. Nice staff. Kid friendly. Don't know about dogs. Beer and wine available. Easy parking. read more

This has become one of my favorite spots on the Cape. Instead of a sprawling menu of nothing but fried seafood, they offer a small selection of thing you really, really want. A fresh lobster roll with just the right amount of Mayo and a buttery bun? Check. Some of the best fish tacos around? Check. And the very best fried clams and onion rings I've ever had? Check and double check! They are lightly dredged and crisp with the perfect amount of seasoning. Their smash burgers are killer as well! You can't go wrong! read more

Had an awesome experience at the knack!! Usually you have to wait in a disney long line for fresh seafood on the cape, but we went to the knack and waited FIVE minutes to order. The food was delicious, fresh and fast. Its a great place for families, dates or out to eat with friends on vacation!! There are also plenty of option for people who dont eat seafood-hamburgers are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Would recommend to anyone in the eastham region!! read more

the knack - Seafood Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

This place is great! We came here today as soon as they opened and all of the food was delicious and FRESH. My husband and I agreed that the chicken tenders (which we had actually ordered for our toddler son, were the most delicious chicken tenders we've ever had) Also, the bathroom was ridiculously clean. read more

We finally got here! Biggest drawback is location The fish tacos were very well received by my pescatarian teen and the my son gobbled up his hot dog. The fries were yummy!! We did not get shakes opting for sundaes down the road. Ok we came back! Burgers and shakes DELICIOUS! Park in back for easier navigating. AND we ate here 3 times! Had to bump it to a 5 read more

Best damn everything!! Burgers are to die for, chicken tenders are the best I've ever eaten, onion Rings and fries are awesome. But don't forget to try the fish tacos and save room for dessert. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We are so lucky to have them in Orleans and now open year-round. Always good service too! read more

The Knack is a cute outdoor restaurant with lobster rolls, hot dogs and hamburgers. They put up tents outdoors, so that we were still warm on this windy day. I think it is pet friendly (I saw a dog outside the tent) so it might be a good place to bring your furry friend. I ordered a lobster roll. I wish it came with chips, but it didn't. You can order onion rings or fries on the side though! They also have soft serve- perfect for a hot sunny day. If you are trying to be healthy, you can get a gluten free roll for an extra $1.50. The food is locally sourced - the meat comes from Nauset farms in Orleans MA, the seafood comes from Hyannis while the produce comes from various farms in cape Cod. Its great to know that your food is fresh and didn't have to travel more than 30 min to reach the restaurant. If you are looking for an chill outdoor spot to dine at, come here! read more

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

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Cute modern place with fantastic lobster roll. Not too much mayo, little lettuce crunch, yum! Also a great fish sandwich. Even our 4 year old loved the fish! The vibe was cute, it reminded me of Super Duper in the SF Bay Area. Recommend for a great lobster roll. Easy parking and order was ready in less than 10 mins. read more