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Petey's in Rye is absolutely amazing. I had fried whole clams and their seafood chowder...both were awesome. Tried family member's lobster bisque and fish chowder- both the best I've ever had. Wife had fish sandwich and usually doesn't like fish very much- she loved it. They use a nice light breading and the food itself is really fresh...prices weren't bad either.
We went end of April...they are open year round now- I imagine it is packed in the summer.
Hey Aptor you ever try that sea foods place above Bristol on the southern end of lake? Went there once so far, and liked it. Can't recall the name of the place but it was pretty fair.
Petey's in Rye is absolutely amazing. I had fried whole clams and their seafood chowder...both were awesome. Tried family member's lobster bisque and fish chowder- both the best I've ever had. Wife had fish sandwich and usually doesn't like fish very much- she loved it. They use a nice light breading and the food itself is really fresh...prices weren't bad either.
We went end of April...they are open year round now- I imagine it is packed in the summer.
Dave- you should check it out...
Both Peteys and Rays are very good places, we try to drop by each at least once a summer
Hey Aptor you ever try that sea foods place above Bristol on the southern end of lake? Went there once so far, and liked it. Can't recall the name of the place but it was pretty fair.
It sounds like a place I went once during motorcyle weekend and it was yummy!!! They had swordfish.
I had steamers and the red bug... Not bad.. Just over in Maine off Rt 25 is another sea foods joint I like, but can't recall the name of. BUT they add cheese to red bug pie ...... That won't happen again..
Several years ago, we biked down to the original Woodman's in Ipswich (or is it Essex? I can never remember where the town line is.) ANYWAY... we had been told that we HAD to try their clam cakes... they were supposed to be THE ORIGINAL, THE BEST, etc. We got them and were highly disappointed. It was a greasy ball of dough with a small clam in the middle. Nothing like the clam cakes that DH was raised on up in Maine which were more like scallion pancakes (cept with clams) I agree, I really like Lobster Claw (lousy location but great food). Better than Clam Haven up the street, imo.
When did The Phantom Gourmet start venturing up to NH?I thought they were mainly Boston-based (I occasionally get to listen to their radio show on Saturday afternoons WTKK 96.9)
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Just came back from Woodmans in Litchfield. It is praised by every review one can find..until of course now.
Expensive..YES
Good quantity for your money..YES
Freshness.. yep..
Too bad it is also bland, bland, bland..
if you live near other seafood restaurants save yourself the extra travel and money, better fair can be had at Tinkers, of the Lobster Claw in Derry.
This place carries accolades from the Phantom Gourmet.. perhaps he should think about retiring
We go to Ray's a couple of times each year, but haven't tried Petey's. Thanks for the recommendation! We usually get the twins or triplets (bugs) at Little Jack's, and this weekend are planning to get to Newick's in Dover. Tis seafood season once again!
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Both Peteys and Rays are very good places, we try to drop by each at least once a summer
Tell me what kind of "taste" you have and I can suggest a place that might be appropriate for your type of eating specifications.
Well I loved the old Yoken's and the old Old Salt. Petey's and Rays as mentioned. The Lobster Barn in Maine is a nice summer ride for good food.
I used to be a fan of Clam King but it has gone down hill. First impressions were of the old Armand's on second street...mmmmm sweet memories. So if you have eaten at those places you know my likes.
One of the best seafood feasts I ever had was at the Ashworth, baked stuffed lobster with a mini fishermans platter.. decadent, and delicious.
Places I do not care for include Weathervane and Newick's . Both places served these tiny little shrimp in their seafood plates ( I know Weathervane still does, not sure about Newicks anymore)
I'll mention the shrimp thing at Newick's to other family members. I never would have known--when we go to a 'fried food' type of place, I always order half clam/half scallop. Can't go wrong with that.
Funny tho, shrimp is something that I never even consider eating at seafood restaurants. Can't eat it fried. Tried fried lobster last summer, that was a mistake I won't make again. Crustaceans, imo, are best prepared simply. Boiled or steamed, served up with butter, lemon juice. To each their own
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