Bob O'Malley's Whaleback Restaurant

The lobster rolls were terrible. The meat was rubbery & stringy. I told the waitress & she talked to the cook, which was her dad & said it was because the lobsters were big! No, just overcooked! We should have asked for a different item or a refund, but we didn't. Paid, don't go there for the lobster rolls!

Unfriendly. Unwelcoming. Rude. Does not close at 11pm. The bar closes at 11pm but the restaurant closes whenever they feel like it. 8:17 pm last time, not 8:00 not 8:30 not even 8:15. Go somewhere else if you want a good experience.

Food was edible, not great.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

This place knows how to do a fish and chips plate! Great food lively crowd sports on the tv no fuss no muss. Great service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Fish and Chips!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Small roadside restaurant! Home of the $9.00 fish n chips! You won't be disappointed. Definitely a spot for regulars but everyone was warmly greeted!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cant beat the fish

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best $18 lobster roll on Cape Cod!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Local watering hole, do not let anyone know about this place. Can't beat the fish n chips!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish \u0026 Chips, Onion Rings

Best seafood I've had in years for the price. Quick and friendly service. Whole clams in fishermans platter. Awesome. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

1st time there and be a destination next I'm in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish \u0026 Chips

Hole in the wall but food is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Seafood Platter, Onion Rings

Great place for fresh seafood , awesome service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Read about the Whaleback online, and was excited to try another hole-in-the-wall, “hidden gem” type of place.

When you walk in, the whole restaurant is the bar area, with 4 small tables in each corner of the room. There are six picnic tables with umbrellas in the patio area.

There were only a handful of people here when we arrived, but the place quickly filled up in the next 15 minutes, leaving a few random seats inside, and no available tables in the patio.

There was a mix of locals and non-locals. Casual, low-key vibe. Sports played on the main screen and country music on a smaller screen. Mostly a 50+ yr-old crowd at this early evening time, with the exception of a younger, “Vineyard Vines” fashioned couple. A handful of people arrived later, but ended up ordering “to go” after learning of no available seating.

We arrived at 5:30 pm on a Monday. We sat at the bar, and were immediately asked what we wanted to drink. Drinks came within seconds.

Hubby ordered the fried clams which came with a side of fries, and said it was very good! I ordered the NY strip, medium rare. It came with slices of buttery zucchini and yellow squash. It was perfect. Although, since my husband finished his food while I was only halfway thru my steak, I was moved with compassion to share the rest of my meal with him. Lol. (Next time I won’t be so nice.)

With two whiskeys, one glass of white wine, and two entrees, we paid about $45 per person, and that included the tip.

Overall, we highly recommend the Whaleback and we’ll definitely be back when in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food for a great price Service is great. We be love the staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Seafood Platter, Fresh Lobster Roll, Fish \u0026 Chips, Onion Rings, Stuffed Quahog

Extremely rude service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Fish \u0026 Chips