Scales Seafood & Ice Cream

Scales is among my favorite local restaurants. I've come here with my family for years, ordering the fish & chips, onion rings, sweet potato fries, clam cakes, or chowder. The prices are reasonable. Even during the pandemic, I could sit outside in their spacious parking lot to eat. The location is just the right distance off the highway to be convenient without hearing traffic. I'll keep supporting this business for as long as it's open.

Today was my first time eating at Scales, we were looking for a more local place for take out seafood and decided to give Scales a try. The first issue was I ordered a large chowder (12 oz per the menu) but when I got home I discovered they gave me a small (8oz per the menu and container it was in) but I was charged for the large. Unfortunately the way it was packed caused it to leak all over the bag. What I did have the opportunity to eat was pretty good, I just wish the order was right and not all over the bag. The large coffee frappe I ordered was only filled halfway, again I noticed when I got home. It was basically slushy milk with barely any coffee flavoring. Had I noticed while I was still in the restaurant I would have returned it. The scallop roll seemed fine, no complaints there. The clam fritters were pretty burnt they tasted bitter and were too charred. I couldn’t finish them, I got through 2. For the price and quality I wasn’t impressed. I won’t be going back.

The food is amazing!!!! I live in the neighborhood & recently found this hidden gem, everything on the menu is great & they make everything fresh! I had the Mac & cheese it was soooo delicious & the corn chowder is to die for, salads are amazing definitely try the raspberry chicken salad, I can’t wait to try some more of the chowders & the prices are very pocket friendly with good portions you will not be leaving here without an empty stomach I promise you that! I have been eating here once a day since I found it & they do delivery !

Saturday night in Massachusetts, gotta be seafood. Found Scales on my Google maps and it looked like a good choice. Almost thought I missed it on the drive. In the rain it was not easy to see. Very informal atmosphere. Seat yourself, first come, first served. The inside is decorated with, well.. scales. From small personal up to freight size. There are two windows under the big menu board. Not clearly marked but I believe one is for ice cream and one for other foods, of which there are plenty choices. After making my choice and placing my order I was informed it was cash only. Fortunately, as these places have learned, they had an ATM handy. The scallops Parma Rosa was pretty good. Plenty of scallops. May have to go back and try some other dishes.

I love Scales. Their salad and fried seafood meals are delicious and a good value for the portions given. I ordered a Haddock Nantucket dinner for the first time. I’ve ordered the Haddock Nantucket sandwich many times. I was disappointed that for $10 more than the sandwich, the haddock portion is the same for the dinner. I’m not sure if my portion was wrong or sides are $5 each. I was very disappointed with this meal.