If you’re looking for the best fish fry in Lockport, NY look no further than SHAMUS.
Arguably better than Montondos, Shamus delivers every single time — crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
It’s our go-to spot not just for the taste, but for the consistency and quality that never disappoints.
The staff is welcoming, attentive, and truly elevates the experience. Highly recommended.
Tom Wilcox
We always enjoy our trips to Shamus. We enjoy everything about the experience. Very pleasant people and excellent background music. My fish and chips was very good and they had no problem with a substitution. My wife ordered twin filets. We've found many restaurants are using tenderizer on their meat. No so here. The filets were outstanding. While there, we ordered the beef with Stout gravy to take out. It's been excellent at the restaurant, but the takeout was just marginal. The gravy was milky and the flavor rather bland. Hopefully they haven't changed the recipe from the rich brown stout gravy. That's the only reason the food didn't get five stars. WE aren't really dessert people, but in the past we've had no complaints on that front. Shamus is our home away from home for a great meal with really nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Robert Welch
Excellent food, service & dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Michael Weekes
Expensive but very top shelf Great staff and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Debbie Stroud
Just passing thru on vacation, loved it, food was delicious, great service, very enjoyable experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Hamburger and Fries
Tina Lamont
Sat outside for lunch. The chicken salad was delicious the service was GREAT. We will be back very soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Plate
Chanel S
Great service from Jen, dinner was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casandra Jill Robertson
Food that taste as food made just for you.
Toni Stalone
Our server was spectacular. Our fish however tasted like it came straight from the Erie Canal. Maybe an off night? I guess for Lockport it’s ok
We had dinner tonight food was great however we had the honor of being served by John who was extremely polite, respectful, and knowledgeable of the menu and specials! He gave us a great experience highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JHK
My Father, son, and I had a late lunch after visiting the locks. An amazing meal with fantastic service. Soup to nuts a spectacular meal. Our waitress had worked there for fifteen years and was just a delight. My son's Mac and Cheese off the kid's menu, my roast beef, and my Father's meal were all perfection. My father enjoyed his bloody Mary and my son really enjoyed his double scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Macaroni and Cheese
Ryan Presnell
This is supposed to be one of the better places in Lockport. I can tell you it’s not. It’s over priced and the chef should just leave. There is no rhyme or reason behind the dishes. He obviously hates his life and job we could hear him swearing at the owner. Do not go here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Adam Oldfield
My wife and I embarked on a road trip and visited the highly recommended Shamus restaurant. Our experience was exceptional. The portions were generous, and each dish was meticulously prepared to perfection. We were thoroughly impressed and strongly suggest making this restaurant a priority if you find yourself in Lockport. We dined on the patio, which offered a serene and comfortable atmosphere with ample shade. Additionally, the service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Fried Chicken
JAHinHK
My Father, son, and I had a late lunch after visiting the locks. An amazing meal with fantastic service. Soup to nuts a spectacular meal. Our waitress had worked there for fifteen years and was just a delight. My son's Mac and Cheese off the kid's menu, my roast beef, and my Father's meal were all perfection. My father enjoyed his bloody Mary and my son really enjoyed his double scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Macaroni and Cheese
If you’re looking for the best fish fry in Lockport, NY look no further than SHAMUS. Arguably better than Montondos, Shamus delivers every single time — crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It’s our go-to spot not just for the taste, but for the consistency and quality that never disappoints. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and truly elevates the experience. Highly recommended.
We always enjoy our trips to Shamus. We enjoy everything about the experience. Very pleasant people and excellent background music. My fish and chips was very good and they had no problem with a substitution. My wife ordered twin filets. We've found many restaurants are using tenderizer on their meat. No so here. The filets were outstanding. While there, we ordered the beef with Stout gravy to take out. It's been excellent at the restaurant, but the takeout was just marginal. The gravy was milky and the flavor rather bland. Hopefully they haven't changed the recipe from the rich brown stout gravy. That's the only reason the food didn't get five stars. WE aren't really dessert people, but in the past we've had no complaints on that front. Shamus is our home away from home for a great meal with really nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent food, service & dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Expensive but very top shelf
Great staff and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Just passing thru on vacation, loved it, food was delicious, great service, very enjoyable experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Hamburger and Fries
Sat outside for lunch. The chicken salad was delicious the service was GREAT. We will be back very soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Plate
Great service from Jen, dinner was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food that taste as food made just for you.
Our server was spectacular. Our fish however tasted like it came straight from the Erie Canal. Maybe an off night? I guess for Lockport it’s ok
Great service from Jen, dinner was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We had dinner tonight food was great however we had the honor of being served by John who was extremely polite, respectful, and knowledgeable of the menu and specials! He gave us a great experience highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Father, son, and I had a late lunch after visiting the locks. An amazing meal with fantastic service. Soup to nuts a spectacular meal. Our waitress had worked there for fifteen years and was just a delight. My son's Mac and Cheese off the kid's menu, my roast beef, and my Father's meal were all perfection. My father enjoyed his bloody Mary and my son really enjoyed his double scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Macaroni and Cheese
This is supposed to be one of the better places in Lockport. I can tell you it’s not. It’s over priced and the chef should just leave. There is no rhyme or reason behind the dishes. He obviously hates his life and job we could hear him swearing at the owner. Do not go here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
My wife and I embarked on a road trip and visited the highly recommended Shamus restaurant. Our experience was exceptional. The portions were generous, and each dish was meticulously prepared to perfection. We were thoroughly impressed and strongly suggest making this restaurant a priority if you find yourself in Lockport. We dined on the patio, which offered a serene and comfortable atmosphere with ample shade. Additionally, the service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Fried Chicken
My Father, son, and I had a late lunch after visiting the locks. An amazing meal with fantastic service. Soup to nuts a spectacular meal. Our waitress had worked there for fifteen years and was just a delight. My son's Mac and Cheese off the kid's menu, my roast beef, and my Father's meal were all perfection. My father enjoyed his bloody Mary and my son really enjoyed his double scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Macaroni and Cheese
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