Brown's Clam Shanty

Wells, ME · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Wells
#37
of 53 restaurants
City Percentile
21%
rating percentile
Address
Brown's Clam Shanty, 198 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Phone
(207) 216-9905
Website
www.clamshantymaine.com

Brown's Clam Shanty is a restaurant located in Wells, ME. It is one of 53 restaurants listed in Wells. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the Wells city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Brown's Clam Shanty

Seafood Restaurant

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Lanette Manzi · Oct 2025

My low rating was value for the price. My bad, as I wanted lobster, was gluten free, and thought a $28 lobster Cesar salad wasn't horrible. But didn't read the board right. $11 Cesar salad, $28 to ADD roughly 3oz of lobster meat. So, you can judge, Pic is my $40 lobster Cesar salad. Clam strip basket was good and $17... Clam shack, get the clams, no clue on the "famous" clams for twice the price...

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Cathy Kramer · May 2025

The staff was attentive and nice. The lobster roll was good. The roll was toasted nicely and was fresh. I really liked the homemade onion rings. The coleslaw was okay. I wish they had homemade tartar sauce but they do provide a brand name variety of sauces.

★★★★★ 5.0 B H · Aug 2025

Went on a Sunday night. All of the food was delicious! We were welcomed with smiles from friendly staff! No wait and the food came out quickly!! We had lobster, calamari, steamers, and homemade onion rings!!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jren · Aug 2023

A bit tourist trappy tbh. We spent much more than expected, and the portions were quite small. Food was a hit for some, a miss for others. Pros: the fried scallops were superb - batter was light and crispy, and cook was absolute perfection. French fries were legit. + outdoor seating is a plus! We were able to have a nice dinner with our puppy in tow! Cons: 37$ for the lobster roll + clam chowder combo - the chowder was thick and floury and did not taste of much, I’ve had better canned ones. Onion rings were a bit of a letdown, dry and unexciting.

★★★★★ 5.0 Vickie Taft · Jul 2025

I'm always skeptical when I order lobster rolls. Too much lettuce, too little lobster. It's always a risk. Let me tell you, this was the FULLEST (with lobster) I have seen in a very long time! Well worth it! The service was fantastic and friendly and the outdoor seating was inviting.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantRestaurant

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