Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale

Decent. Just Fried seafood or over buttered seafood.

I have only eaten at this location, but I have to say Lenny & Joe’s has the BEST seafood around. I make sure to stop in every time I’m in the area! The service is quick, the food is fresh, and it’s a great casual atmosphere.
I always get the lobster bisque… It’s the best lobster bisque I’ve had. Everything on the menu, from the clam strips, the oysters, the rolls, etc… there’s not a bad thing I’ve had there.
It definitely gets crowded in the summer months, since it’s next to Hammonasset, but that’s to be expected — everyone knows this is a great place.
If I could change anything, it would be that beer/​wine was available to order. Other than that, there isn’t a thing to improve upon!

Great local staple. I’ve been going here since I was ten and I’ve never not enjoyed my food. There might be crowds in the summer, that’s a testament to how great the good is. I love that over time they’ve added grilled and broiled options for when I don’t feel like binging on fried food. The staff is never that terrible. Great place all around.

Awesome traditional cape cod fish restaurant. Clam strips were excellent!

We discovered this place close to our doctor’s office and decided to try it for lunch. The dining area is seat-​yourself, small wood booths, very casual. There were Lenny & Joe’s t-​shirts, hats, sweatshirts and other apparel for sale in a small area near the cash registers. Ordering is first-​come-​first-​serve at the counter. The staff was friendly, helpful and patient as we studied the large overhead menu (it was our first visit) and helped us make our selections.
We both decided to order the fried cod. It’s fresh off the boat, same day catch, as advertised and it was DELICIOUS! I don’t usually care for coleslaw but when my husband raved over the flavor, I tried mine and ate the whole thing! BEST COLESLAW EVER! The fish was absolutely delicious! Again, the BEST fish I’ve ever had and that accolade is due to the flavor. I’ve never had fried fish taste that delicious or fresh and I’ve tried lots of fish n chips! The fries were also good. They were «steak fries», pretty thick and nicely cooked.
We just had water so I can’t comment on drinks, etc.
The restrooms were clean, obviously newly remodeled, and spacious. We also noticed there was a large outdoor dining area, a counter specifically designated for take-​out pick up and another area dedicated to serving lobsters… all were closed when we were there, but those areas are likely very busy in season.
Overall we had a great experience here and will definitely return! I can’t wait to have the fish n chips again! :D

For whatever reason, no one has ever bothered to add this location of Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale until now… well it’s always exciting to discover and fix a massive blindspot on Unilocal!To clear up any confusion, here is a quick description of the 3 Lenny & Joe’s locations:
New Haven: table service, awesome seafood, beer and wine, right on the water
Westbrook: table service, awesome seafood, beer and wine, cozy sit-​down restaurant
Madison: counter service, awesome seafood, no alcohol but they have soft serve ice cream, massive outdoor seating area with carousel
The Madison location is the Lenny & Joe’s I have eaten at the most, and it’s my favorite, for the casual nature and the beautiful outdoor seating area, where we can bring out dog. There is a full size carousel with all proceeds going to charity, and a separate walk-​up counter for soft serve ice cream.
In the summer, my family’s favorite is the CT-​style lobster rolls (hot buttered lobster on a toasted hotdog bun) and in the colder months, the fried clam roll with tartar on the side. The fish and chips platters are super tasty as well.
Hammonassett Beach State Park is right across Route 1, making this Lenny and Joe’s the perfect stop to refuel after a day in the sun!