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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 2460 reviews

What User likes about Fred's Shanty:
It was our first time dining here, and we were quite pleased with our experience. The staff was exceptional and very accommodating. The prices were reasonable, and the quality matched. A note for future visitors: there are no bathroom facilities, which made things a bit uncomfortable after a two-hour drive. However, the restaurant we stopped at on the way was very friendly and graciously accommodated my party of six. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Fred's Shanty:
I've been a few times and the food is decent for fried food, but the hotdogs and fries leave something to be desired. It's simple to stop by the shanty after a day on the boat, but it's fairly slow for the season. I believe it's a seasonal restaurant and if that's the case, it's totally not worth going unless you're looking for slow fast food style food. The last time we were there we waited about 10 minutes for some... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 10 reviews

It was our first time dining here, and we were quite pleased with our experience. The staff was exceptional and very accommodating. The prices were reasonable,...

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Great spot, decent food, great prices, nice area, right on the mouth of the Thames river, overlooking a marina and EB Groton across the river. Nice atmosphere....

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I've been a few times and the food is decent for fried food, but the hotdogs and fries leave something to be desired. It's simple to stop by the shanty after a...

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The fried scallops meal was good. Fries are tiny shoe string, but that was good. Wish there was something other than prepackaged Kens tartar sauce available. Cl...

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The lobster roll was simply amazing! This place met all my expectations as a fantastic restaurant that serves genuine seafood at an excellent price. I've never...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1390 reviews
Jasmine
23.09.2023 - 11:32

I enjoyed my shrimp dinner and other items I tried. The only downside was that I was hoping to have lobster.

Tabitha
23.09.2023 - 11:32

It was our first visit to this restaurant, and we were very happy with our experience. The staff were friendly and attentive. The prices were reasonable, and th...

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Kevan
23.09.2023 - 11:32

The lobster roll was absolutely incredible! This restaurant was exactly what I envisioned for a fantastic takeout spot, offering genuine seafood at a great pric...

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Bruce
23.09.2023 - 11:32

The only reason I gave Fred's four stars is that I am not the biggest fan of flounder. I'm more of a cod person. Some people say that they are the same. They're...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 142 reviews
Paula
28.12.2023 - 18:50

During our visit to New London, we decided to pop into Fred's Shanty for a quick lunch, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! We enjoyed an amazing plate...

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John
28.12.2023 - 18:50

I've been visiting Fred's for over twenty-five years. Today was my first trip there this year, and the moment the food arrived at the window, I immediately sens...

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Lori
28.12.2023 - 18:50

Wow, they have the best fried clams I’ve ever tasted! My friend ordered the lobster roll and absolutely loved it too. She had tried four different lobster rolls...

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Sirved
4.2 ★ from 917 reviews
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