This Cape Cod Eatery Has The Best Fried Fish In Massachusetts

Both fresh and fried seafood are abundant around the Bay State. While fresh seafood is obviously the healthier option, sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than dining on some crispy, fried seafood. One place that has some of the best fried fish in Massachusetts is PJ’s Family Restaurant, an unassuming roadside stop on the Cape.

Located along busy Route 6 in Wellfleet, PJ’s is a roadside seafood shack that shouldn’t be missed. It all started in the 1970s with burgers, hot dogs, fried clams, chowder, onion rings, and ice cream.

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In the 1990s. PJ’s expanded its menu options to include a variety of fresh and fried seafood options as well as salads and Portuguese kale soup. From its beginnings to today, it’s a family-run business that welcomes your family!

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Using fresh, local ingredients, you can expect high-quality food here. From lobster rolls to a beet salad, steamers, mussels, and more, there’s something here for even the pickiest of eaters.

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And then there are all the fried food options. Lightly battered and fried without being too greasy, the fried seafood here is exceptional.

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Enjoy fish and chips, fried whole belly clams, scallops, clam strips, shrimp, oysters, and calamari.

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If you can’t decide on one fried seafood plate, order the seafood platter which includes a variety of fried fish, clams, shrimp, and scallops. It’s all delicious!

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While you can order at the take-out window, you may also choose to stay and eat inside the no-fuss dining room. Or you can grab your order, hit the beach, and eat on the sand!

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Where have you had the best fried fish in Massachusetts? Was it at PJ’s? Let us know in the comments if you have ordered from this unassuming roadside seafood shack. To learn more and to see a menu, visit the official website for PJ’s Family Restaurant.