Service was fast, friendly and personable; it was my first time here but they were so welcoming i felt like i've been there before! I ordered a haddock fish and chip, lovedddddd it! Seasoned to perfection, not overwhelming nor underwhelming either. The ambience of the restaurant was your typical take out dine in spot for a quick bite. one thing really stuck out to me while i sat and waited for my food ... it's really clean in there! For a place selling FRESH seafood it didn't have that heavy seafood smell. It smelled clean and was very clean in appearance. I definitely will be spreading the word and will be a returning customer! read more

The food here, is always fresh. The fried food is delicious and not greasy. The fisherman's platter is our favorite. I only wish they had a large onion ring box. The clam chowder is the best I've ever had and they do not use, pork fat as a base. We've also had the grilled Salmon with rice & broccoli, extremely fresh and not over cooked. We are happy repeat patrons. Wonderful family owned restaurant and takeout. read more

The food is delicious, the fish is fantastic! We've had baked, fried, and Lobster Boil dinners. They are consistent too. We always get quality food. I can't say enough about the service; it's outstanding. Kara; Awesome ! I highly recommend, Waves. When you head to Braintree Mall, if you like good seafood, check them out. read more

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I was so excited whenI first found Waves seafood fresh well seasoned Cara Truly care about her customers and her product. I had an issue with my food and she herself reached out to me and fixed i read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Ray & Kara are running a wonderful family owned business and showed my family and I the best hospitality. There was plenty of seating inside and out which was a nice addition to the ambiance. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Waves is a welcomed restaurant that serves very fresh flavorful seafood. The service is Impeccable and wait staff is very accommodating. The clam chowder is excellent. read more

Well, needed some fresh scallops and de died to try a different spot. Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Ordered a scallop plate for 28.99 on menu that rang up 31.99 ? She adjusted price. Asked to sub onion rings instead of fries... no substitutions. Ordered a lobster bisque small for 6.99 Place was freezing cold with no heat to eat inside... was Warmer outside? Nice clean store, restaurant seating area. Scallops were fresh and very good , not greasy, overcooked ones. Fries a nice crunch , but too many . Cole slaw was just ok. Lobster bisque was cold, lumpy, no flavor, no lobster pieces... lousy ... wouldn't order again. Had to warm up in car after the meal... need to turn some heat on Root beer added on for 3.20 was just ok from a bottler in Ludlow Ma. Definitely a spot for fresh seafood to take home, order cooked. Again; key is the freshness here in clean environment. read more

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COME VISIT THIS PLACEEE!!! Best fresh seafood and dinning area was nice and clean! After we finished the waitress kindly chatted with us too! read more

We have been buying the fresh, haddock and wild salmon since they opened, which is never a disappointment. Have also tried the lobster roll several times and the claw seems to be the tenderest, while the tail meat has been chewy and a bit tough. Wish they would used leakproof wrap supermarkets use along with the white wrap they presently use. Good people to deal with though. read more

Great service and a very clean establishment! The seafood is fresh and delicious, and if you're getting fried seafood, it's cooked to perfection. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The owners are humble, friendly, and very attentive. You can tell they take great pride in their food and in providing excellent customer service. They also offer beer and wine, which is a nice bonus. The only thing I wish they had was a little more seating, as the space is small. But honestly, that's a small trade off for the quality of the food and service. My husband and I give this spot a 10/10! Definitely worth checking out . we'll be back! read more

Two lobster rolls today ! Outstanding!! Best value for $36 like nothing else around Well be back read more

We tried Waves after it came highly recommended! The fish and chips were great and it reheated well. The service was amazing and I was able to witness the kindness of the owner when he gave a bottle of water to someone dining outside who didn't have enough to purchase a drink. The restaurant was clean and I thought it was cute of them to have a kid's corner with activities! read more

Freshest and most delicious seafood on the South Shore. A very welcome venue for Braintree and Quincy, since they fill a niche that has long been very empty. The clam chowder and the fried clams are outstanding and they have live lobsters, when available. The staff is outstanding as well and I hope this business flourishes here. read more

If you've followed along on any of my reviews at seafood places, you'll hear me say it over and over again - i am very picky when it comes to where I get my seafood. You can get serious food poisoning if the seafood isn't cooked right or kept at the right temperatures. When I entered waves seafood market, the first thing I noticed was the shop's smell. You knew you were in a seafood store but it did not smell like one...and that's saying something! Already impressed with the smell and overall clean feel of the store, the seafood looked fresh and delicious too! We decided to grab some food and eat in to enjoy it as fresh as possible. Let me tell you, I grew up by Wolly Beach where everyone goes to Tony's or the Clam Box for seafood. Waves is WAYYYY BETTER, dare I say not even comparable. It's super fresh, not even a bit soggy, and not greasy. The seafood is plump, juicy, prepared properly, and well seasoned. It was also way more affordable than Tony's or the Clam Box. I also really like that they do non-fried items too for those who aren't feeling fried seafood but still want seafood! The staff was also a highlight. Every single one of them weren't just friendly and pleasant, they were all also very hospitable. They checked in on us 3 times while we were there. Made sure we had Silverware and enough sauces. They took initiative to learn more about their customers and checked in on the food quality. Overall, I'm going to be a frequent visitor and will refer all my south shore friends here. I hope they continue to keep their prices, service, and quality consistent for years to come! read more

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Stopped in for takeout this evening, have not had a bad meal yet. Swordfish was perfectly cooked and we even picked up a side of onion rings and cornbread. Food here is always fresh. read more

Waves Seafood - Grilled bourbon swordfish, onion rings, & cornbread - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Update 8/22/24: We got Uber eats whole belly meal & clam crowder . The portions were very small. I could count there was less then 10 clam belly. The fries barely cover the bottom of the container . The chowder was fine but for $9. I expect more. I won't come back. You can clearly tell that they don't care about repeat business by the outrageous prices and small portions . We came at 11:30am to beat the rush. It wasn't to busy. Service was fine. It was about a 20 minute wait for our food. We got the seafood platter and lobster bisque. The seafood platter came with shrimp, haddock, scallops, and whole clams . The scallops were huge and juicy. The whole clams were delicious. The lobster bisque was okay. We paid $41 overall for everything. It's worth a try read more

I was in the mood for some classic New England seafood after work on day and found Waves on Yelp. It wasn't too far away so we decided to try it out! We ordered ahead since they were closing at 6 that day, and the food was ready right as we arrived 15 minutes later. The interior is very clean and simple, a counter with their fresh seafood and an area with homemade items to go and sauces + drinks. There were a couple of 2 person tables inside but we opted to sit outside to take advantage of the nice weather. I shared a fried seafood platter and cold lobster roll with my partner. The quality of the seafood was a lot better than what we've had a few weeks earlier in the Cape and the portions were loaded. The fried scallops, clams, shrimp and fish were all piping hot, and the lobster roll was refreshing and delicious. One of the owners came outside to chat with us for a bit and they were extremely hospitable and down to earth. I'll definitely be coming back to Waves in the near future to fulfill similar cravings and buy some fresh seafood as well! read more

Waves Seafood - Fried Seafood Platter and lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Went in to check out this place. Looked in the freezer at the frozen seafood ravioli's. Expired 4/8/26. Nobody regularly checks the expiration dates on the food that they are selling? Yikes! No thank you. read more

Came for the baked. Sick of the fried. Food is tasty. Seasoned just enough, portion is enough for left overs. I love it here! One of the owners, Kara, I believe, came out and greeted us. Very clean, does not smell fishy at all. Will definitely be back! read more

Waves Seafood - Baked seafood trio for the win!! - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

This is one of only a handful of reviews I've made.The best fresh fried seafood I've had in years! I bought a seafood platter w/ whole belly clams and they did not disappoint! From the owner's friendliness and hospitality to the food presentation - only to be topped off with excellent food I would highly recommend. Portions were enough for 2...not wanting to take up stomach space,I barely ate any fries (ample amount). If you haven't already, I highly recommend giving them a visit. Christina read more

My partner and I got the lobster roll, 2 way fried combo (whole belly clams and haddock), and cornbread - TASTE: 4/5 - loved the fresh lobster and its buttered roll. Everything was tasty and well seasoned, including the breading of the fried combo, plus the flavorful coleslaw and sweet cornbread TEXTURE: 5/5 - nicely fried all around, satisfying and not too heavy PRICE: 4/5 - great for the quality seafood, both the cooked options and fresh market items. Looking forward to coming back for more! SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - filled us up for dinner and brought some fries home SERVICE: 4/5 - ordered online and our food was ready by the time we arrived to pick it up 20min later. The staff was super nice, and the additional to-go food on the shelves is also all made by Waves ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - a bright, open, and modern space. Glad they had a few small tables; we decided to enjoy our food there instead of waiting til we were home PARKING: 5/5 - just enough spots in their dedicated parking lot read more

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Everyone said if your going ro Boston you must eat seafood. Well I'm not a big fan of alot of seafood. But Lobster is one thing I will eat, so off we went to get a Lobster roll.. I would have preferred the roll warm I didn't hate it. I found it very tasty. The bread it was on was warm, toasted and full of Lobster. Even the fry's were good. The Lobster bisque was the best I ever had. The clam chowder was not for me, so I can only tell you my friend said it was delish. This is a small place. Take out only. Very clean. Staff was very nice. read more

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We had a lobster sandwich and the combo with fish and shrimp. This place is completely so fresh very nice people they prepare it perfectly! I'll be back. read more

Very nice resturaunt, super clean, extremely welcoming staff. Great Lobster rolls & def will b back!

What can i say about this place ? The fish is fresh and the place is clean . Ive been here a dozen times and they never disapoint ! Highly recommend . read more

Fish and chips were ok. Wait was too long. Atmosphere was like eating in the middle of a crowded store, literally. First and last.

I always go to the same place for seafood around Quincy until one day, my partner's mom told me to check out this market and recommended their fried oyster. We got this in additional to some fried scallops and whole belly clams. The food was great and the employees working there were really nice. I'm glad I've found another great option for seafood whenever I'm around the area. read more

Waves Seafood - Fried Oyster & 2 Way Fried Combo (Scallops, Whole Belly Clams) - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

I've been meaning to try Waves out for month now and finally went last week. I can't give it five stars, but it was close! This is a spotlessly clean, bright, fresh seafood market and takeout counter. The fresh seafood counter had enough selections to make it interesting, and the prices were lower than what I saw at the grocery store this week. Most of the menu salads and chowders were in a refrigerated case, easy to browse and select for a quick pickup, if you didn't already call in a takeout order. Food: everything was tasty. The caesar salad we ordered had a freshly grilled piece of salmon added to it- still hot from the grill! A fried whole clam/fried shrimp combo plate was good- not enough clam bellies but more than the ubiquitous five shrimp you usually get on a plate like this. It was heaped with seafood, fries and cole slaw. The fries were limp and undercooked. Very undercooked - takes a star off for me. On the other hand, the cole slaw was surprisingly tasty, just not enough to put that star back. We added a large fish chowder that was ok. Not great but not bad. A bit more fish would have given it some identity and a bit of seasoning would have perked it right up. Customer Service: The delightful woman running the counter was right on the ball, packaging plates up, taking in-person orders, and being generally helpful, all with a smile. Plus, we added a tartar sauce to be sure we had enough for the fish and didn't get dinged an extra charge, as seems to be the norm everywhere now - I appreciated that! I'll be back to try fish & chips and to pick out some fresh seafood for one of those rare times I cook at home! read more

Just picked up and partially ate what was sold as a clam strip plate....disgusting & and a sorry excuse for a finished product. Small quantity of clam strips that fell apart when touched that were covering the mountain of oily French fries that were 80% of the container contents. Also included was a very tiny cup of tartar sauce, clearly insufficient for any normal clam strip plate meal, although once finishing what strips were detectable, the tater sauce was sadly sufficient. The small Cole slaw container was the highlight of my meal...I've been here several times previously with ok meals but it's time to check out other seafood spots, as this was awful. read more

Everything was overcooked! Service was fine. I had really high hopes! Too bad. My friends told me it was a must try. I got the seafood platter with fries and was so disappointed! read more

Amazing! Ordered fish and chips, whole belly clams and scallops. Food was perfectly cooked, and portions were big. Will definitely go back!

Got take out. Broiled fish dinners were scrumptious! When my sister visited from out of town got lobster rolls that were amazing. Very nice staff and efficient service. Highly recommend! read more

We stopped by Waves on our way to the airport as we wanted one last lobster roll before heading back to FL, and boy were we glad we stopped. The lobster rolls (we had both hot and cold) were packed full of meat, and the roll itself was perfectly toasted and buttery too. We also had some lobster bisque, and it was smooth and flavorful; some of the best I've ever eaten. If we could give 10 stars we would, the food is that good!! read more

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It's obvious there are an abundance of fake reviews on here, as evidenced by the way they are written and the reviewer stats themself (no user pic, no friends, minimal to no other reviews).... however, as I walked in to try again, it's as if the counter people don't want to be there, a few people waiting for food they ordered for upwards of 20 minutes or longer, also the main portions have gotten smaller, I don't blame anything for this as food costs can be controlled by who's doing the ordering. Speaking of which, you don't get what you ordered as well.. this could be a front of house to back of house problem... whole belly clams are not STRIPS, scallops should be soft and sweet, not chewy and oily. Clam chowder is thin and just lacking ANY WOW FACTOR, Cole slaw is ONLY delicious side. I'm not going to patronize this place again any time soon. read more

Quick and friendly service. Quality of seafood was outstanding - super fresh. Clean spot with a few tables to eat if dining in!

The best seafood on the South Shore. It blows the local competition away. I had the seafood platter and chowder. All of it was 5 stars. The food is delicious and seasoned well. The staff is young, friendly and very knowledgeable. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

Picked up two pounds of mussels earlier today and noticed one of them was wide open as she was weighing them. I should have told her to the put them back. As soon as I opened the box when I got home, it was apparent that 90% of them were dead already. I'm not sure that I would trust the freshness of any of the food here. read more

I'm not going to give one, two, or three stars because I don't believe in truly bashing independent companies that are trying to do good. Truthfully I was in there when you first opened and I got the fish and chips. When I first went there they had healthy hearty plates and worth the bucks. But this is the second time I've been there and it just seems like the portions are not only getting smaller, but it seemed like it was almost just thrown in. They are generous with the tartar sauce and the coleslaw. But I just think that you should go back to the healthier pieces of fish like before. I understand times are hard for a lot of restaurants, so sometimes they can't give an abundance. But just a little cooler arrangement and a little bit more for the bucks and you guys will be all right. read more

Waves Seafood - The fish and chips platter. - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Stopped in for lunch. The service was great, very friendly. The $1.00 oysters (Wed. special) were freshly shucked and chilled, served on ice. The fried calamari was cooked to perfection and served with a side of mild peppers and aioli. Informal, order at the counter and eat in or take out. The French fries were hot and delicious. Nice selection of beer and wine. Everything was fresh. Worth a try if looking for delicious seafood. Nice menu. Check it out! read more

I posted about getting 3 whole belly clams in my to go clam roll . No response from owner, of course! I want my money back!