It was our first time coming to The Cape and had just arrived in New England for a weeklong vacation. We looked online for seafood options and decided to give this place a try and we're glad we did. Great New England hospitality. On the night we stopped, it was busy. The food took about an hour after we placed our order, but we made the most of it. The place isn't big either, although there's outdoor seating available during the warmer months. Lots of locals eating in and placing to-go orders. Having grown up and had seafood in New England and elsewhere, I definitely recommend this place. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Lobster Roll - delicious. Fish & Chips. Fisherman's platter. All great food. Freshly cooked. - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

$9 for fish and chips? What more could you ask for? We stop by here for a small lunch on our way to the Outer Cape. Btw, take the scenic route (Route 6A) instead of Route 6. It's the journey and the destination. The fish and chips are decently portioned though I did notice that my recent order was smaller than one a few years back. The fish was still flaky and flavorful, though. It's still a bargain at $9. The lobster roll is a good price ($18 as of this writing) but I find it to be a little too heavy on the mayo. Again, it's still a good price. Service is excellent and the servers are friendly and mostly attentive. The place is a tight bar but it's pretty clean and not dingy. Parking is a bit limited and there are some mean potholes in the parking lot. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Fish n' chips - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

A fishing town that sells affordable fresh seafood! Can here to they the lobster roll, best priced I've seen anywhere. I walked in and the place was packed. Local bar serving up no frills seafood at a very good price point. Small bar but all the patrons seem to be local, a good sign. I placed my order and waited. Food came out fairly quick. Bread was nice and toasted, good amount of lobster for the price, it's a killer deal. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

Excellent seafood and service. The fisherman's platter is lightly battered and lightly fried to perfection! One of our favorite places to stop when heading to the Cape! Fish and Chips $9!!! Can't beat it! read more

One reason to come here is the cheap prices. For example, $9 fish&chips, which I read somewhere they haven't changed the price in 20 years! $22 for fried clam plate is cheap these days when up to $38 is not unheard of. Lobster rolls, $18, is also considered cheap. Another reason could be if you enjoy the ambience of an old-fashioned dive bar. The bar totally dominates the room, with just a few tiny tables squeezed against the walls on three sides, and a huge TV over the bar which was tuned to golf that day. It was pretty full when I arrived, with almost everybody sitting at the bar. I chose a table. There's also a large outdoor space with a few diners but it was too windy and bright for me. Order at the bar and they bring the food when it's ready. I ordered a fried clam plate and a ginger ale. The portion was certainly adequate for the price, the batter was light and crunchy, and the clams were fresh. However, the big flaw: the larger of the clams - they varied in size - were unpleasantly undercooked. Does anybody like them like that? Not me. I left a few of the largest ones uneaten. The fries were, no other way to put it, awful. Soggy and tasting of nothing but frying oil. No cole slaw served with this, though it's available as a side. On the positive side, the waitress / bartender was really nice and welcoming to me. Service was fast so you won't waste much of your day if you stop for quick lunch. And the prices, as I mentioned. So 2 stars for the food: the quality and lack of cole slaw. Are the friendliness, ambience, and prices enough to make up for this? Maybe? So I'm adding a star. It's doubtful I'd ever go back but if I do I hope I remember to request the clams cooked well-done. But in truth I might be growing tired of clams. read more

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Great small place. The fish and chips for $9.00 is the best bargain on Cape Cod. The service is excellent, the food is good, but it is tiny inside. The seats are crammed together. There are picnic tables outside when the weather is good which helps a lot. Best is the servers and the fried seafood.... actually I'm not sure you can get anything that isn't fried? It takes away all the guilt! read more

Food was excellent-- Fish was super fresh and moist. My server was friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is quaint and you can tell the establishment is well loved through loyal and continuing patronage. Would highly recommend. read more

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Service with a smile, and a joke, and a one liner and, if you play your cards right, an attitude! This place is a favorite amongst the locals, it's come a long way in the past 20 years when it was divier than it is today. With an excellent selection of fried fish plates and cold beers, this dusty gem doesn't stretch past what they've been known for, for decades. No thrills here, the outdoor seating is a big hit but, to get the full experience, I suggest a spot at the bar! Never a dull moment! read more

Fish and chips were excellent and an excellent amount for the price. We went about 1:00 pm and were able to find an empty lunch table. The insides was doing a very busy bar business. read more

Rated second best dive bar on the cape. Small but great seafood , drinks and bartender. Prices out of the 90's Ill be back read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Front door of the whaleback. - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

Food was delicious! Very small space as it's taken up by the bar, but don't let that discourage you from going. Outside seating during the summertime. The bartender was busy, experienced and certainly knew how to treat his customers read more

Very small place , mostly bar stools, but a few small tables with stools. There are picnic tables outside too. Excellant food- clams, fish & chips & seafood basket were excellent. Quick service, waitresses were wonderful too. Go off hours - we were there around 2ish - not bad. read more

I've supported this place since the old days. Back when it was a dirty POS place with great food. But today, they crossed the line. This nitwit bartender made us wait 45 minutes....just to order! Walked in at 12:03. At 12:45, after asking TWICE....and seeing everyone in this tiny place have their drink orders served, their food orders taken and their food delivered....we still Waited. Enough was enough. Paid for drinks. Tip. No apologies. Just More abuse. Seems to be a pattern. Drove an hour to get there. Didn't eat for three hours because of this nonsense. You couldn't pay me to eat at this nonsense of a restaurant. read more

I'm so happy to have this local place to go for a quick bite and cocktail after a long day at work . The fried scallop roll with its buttery toasted bun is my favorite go to and this Christmas cookie martini was epic and incredibly priced ! read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Christmas cookie martini ! Mind blowing and great price - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

Went there for the first time today for lunch. I got the fish and chips, and the wife got the fried clams. Simply awesome. Great portions for an inexpensive price. A must go little place. The bartender/waitress was great. If you haven't been, it's a must go place. A little on the small side, but a hidden gem. Next time we're up that way we'll be back!! read more

Really quaint lively dive bar. Service was good and the food was even better. We had the seafood platter and was shocked at how much food was on it. Two people eating on it and still didn't eat it all. Visiting from out of state, so not familiar with the area but could tell it was almost all locals here. Really hoping to hit this place again before taking back off for home. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Seafood platter w a few missing piece's - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

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We were in town for a wedding and one of the souvenir shops in Onset told us we needed to check this place out if we were looking for lobster rolls. And when a local tells you to check a place out...you do it. And soooo glad we did! I LOVED THIS PLACE!!! It's this small establishment with the bar in the middle and surrounding bar tables along the walls. The bartender was...AWESOME!!! She was super attentive to every customer in that space and had the BEST personality! She was hilarious and just overall awesome! And fellow Buckeye! O-H! I-O! She enhanced our experience a great deal! The local souvenir shop lady was NOT KIDDING. These lobster rolls were AMAZING! The roll was buttery soft and the lobster was so plentiful for a really affordable price!!! I would have normally expected it to be a lot more expensive, but again...the local lady said..."you will NOT find another lobster roll at this price that is really good..." And she was right! The whole experience was so awesome...I HIGHLY recommend going to this place if you're in the area and are wanting to try some delicious lobster rolls. Thanks to the entire staff at Bob O'Malley's! You're place was FANTASTIC! read more

Whaleback Restaurant - LOBSTER ROLL!!! Nom nom nom - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

Best Deal at the Mouth of the Cape This is a tiny restaurant nearby the Sagamore Bridge and not too far from the Bourne Bridge. Seafood is fresh and delicious. And it's reasonably priced. It's a small restaurant but there are picnic tables outside. It appears to be a place for locals. Not a typical tourist destination, but I consider that a good thing. Thanks read more

food was very good, served hot and timely. Place is unique, you really need to experience it yourself to enjoy the whole vibe of the Whaleback and the staff. read more

There are no places like the Whaleback. The seafood is fresh, expertly cooked and inexpensive. Check out the fish and chips. The price hasn't been raised in a decade. The stuffiness are tasty and deep fried for an extra crisp. Lobster rolls are on Hawaiian rolls and inexpensive and delicious. It's heaven for those of us us who love a bar with great food. read more

Plenty of food but was all fried in a grease that was not very good tasting, so much so that I couldn't taste the food, only the grease. Service was fast and friendly. A+ for that. They REALLY need to clean the place up. Napkin holder next to table was disgusting dirty obviously not cleaned since forever. Some people are ok with it but I won't be back. read more

Disappointed!! We've been here several times and always great ... until today. Called at 5:09 pm to order takeout, was told "just come in it'll only take 10 minutes". Arrived at 5.15 and placed order at 5:19. Waited, waited, waited .... at 5:50 asked about my "10 minute" order, was told it was next. Finally got my order at 5:57 (making me 20 minutes late for work). Paid $21 for 12 small clams?!?!?! And also a $2 takeout charge?? What was my favorite seafood place deeply disappointed us. Maybe we'll try again after Labor Day, maybe we'll find someplace better. read more

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I have always wondered about this place as I drive by often. So me and my buddy stopped by for lunch one day. This place did not disappoint. Great Seafood at Great prices. I got the fired clams and my friend got the fried shrimp. Staff were friendly and checked in with us often to see if we needed anything. They are very limited on seating and I can see the place get filled up very fast. This is one place I will be coming back to in the future for sure !!! read more

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Can't beat the prices and service. It's a small bar with a few tables. One cook, one bartender/server and they pull it off. Large portions, fresh and my new fav place. read more

We went for fish and chips. It was really good, large fish portion. The place fills up fast. Limited seating so hope you are lucky to find a place to seat. We will return to try the fried clams. Service is very friendly and helpful. read more

Awesome everything ! Great prices. Want to taste everything on the menu. Love the bar. Nothing there not to love!

This was our first stop to eat after getting off the plane. Headed to CapeCod and stopped at this place. Busy,small, local pub. Lobster roll was the best AND MOST AFFORDABLE lobster roll on our trip. Had a Guinness and a whiskey. Very nice bar tender. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

A place for locals with a small yet affordable menu of what seemed like fresh seafood. What is also fresh however are the employees. A little rough around the edges. We walked in on a Saturday evening and it was BUSY. When I asked if we can order at the bar, I was met with a VERY CURT "we're very busy, you have to wait" from the bartender. OKAY, cool. We waited. It was loud (as expected). It really just seemed everyone who worked there was frazzled. The woman who took our order was ok, though when she cleaned the table I was waiting (not eating) at and I told her it was fine, she said "for the people who will sit here after you." She seemed more hospitable after she took our order, processed my card, and realized I gave her. 20% tip just for taking our order. We had no other choice for restaurant since many places in the area closed by 8PM and we got back to our bnb so late. Maybe this is my fault. Overall, the food was ok. Can't say much for anything else. read more

Best Fish and Chips around. Nice light batter. No better price anywhere. Great local clientele

The French fries like potato stucks and the App came out ice cold. Not a good experience. read more

Locals place with few tables and subpar food... there is no reason to go out of your way to try this place.

This restaurant is very "laid back" and has the freshest fish I have ever eaten. It has a great atmosphere with a large television and alot of locals, as the patrons mostly all know each other. My fiance and I love it here! read more

Portion are excellent and food is delicious fast service . Hometown feel great cocktail and outside seating very cozy

What a find! Fish and chips can't be beat! And for $9.00?!? A definite winner! Just refreshed roadhouse offering great food cheap! Fortunately we're very close by so a full house at The Whaleback is not a problem for us. read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Fish and chips on a 11.5-inch dinner plate. For $9! - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

Unassuming roadside spot with outdoor patio and white picket fence. Came here after nice stroll of Heritage Gardens. Straight up fried seafoods, some specials and beer (bar). Ordered fried seafood platter (fish, clam, scallop, shrimp, came with fries- $20), and lobster roll ($13, came with potato chips?. Affordable prices - half of all other nearby spots and comparable in quality. Lobster roll was meaty and good. Probably too much fried stuff in one sitting. Left a bit dry mouth later in day - would've been nice if there were some non-alcohol drinks to wash down. Google and actual sign says Bob O' Malley Whalehouse but doesn't show up as such in Yelp. read more

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Fish and chips $9 wonderful meal. First time there. Will definitely go again!!!Scallops next time or seafood plate.

Our friends recommended we try the Whaleback. This place is a true local gem. We sat in the bar area and took it all in. My wife had the lobster roll and I had the whole belly clams. The food was delicious and the prices were amazing. I had a cold beer and when I asked for a glass the bartender gave me a funny look. Everyone was drinking from the bottle . He eventually gave me a nice frosted mug. They have a nice outdoor seating area which would be perfect in the nice weather. read more

I have had 2 pretty good meals here before, but got the $9 fish and chips this week. The French fries were decent, nothing special. The fish was truly awful. It was the thinnest, smallest piece of overcooked and tasteless fish I've ever had anywhere on the Cape. Not even worth $9. I can't believe that's what they served. My fish portion was less than half of what others have posted in their reviews. Do not believe the positive reviews. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and great prices. Definitely recommend!! Drinks were great too! read more

Whaleback Restaurant - Lobster Roll - Bars Near Me - Sagamore, Massachusetts

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The classic example of 'don't judge a book by it's cover' type deal. From the outside, Whaleback looks like a small biker bar type joint, even tho its the cape! But anyway we saw the sign for their fish fry and looked at their other menu items fellow yelpers posted and what the H...We gave it a whirl Had the stuffed quahog, mixed fish fry platter w shrimp, scallops, clams and haddock, haddock plate and unfortch they were out of lobster rolls. Everything was flippin amazing and at half the price of other seafood spots in town. Cannot say better things about this spot except to give it a chance! They even made a small outdoor seating area too read more

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