If you’re looking for an old-fashioned seafood shack right on the coast, you should check out Moby Dick’s in Wellfleet. This local favorite offers fresh fish and lobster in an atmosphere that feels utterly classic. Here’s why you should grab lunch at Moby Dick’s this summer.

Moby Dick’s is something of a cult favorite in Wellfleet.

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This classic clam shack looks just like a Cape Cod seafood dive ought to – a simple clapboard building decked out in colorful buoys with a shell parking lot.

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Moby Dick’s almost looks like a tourist trap, but it’s actually popular with locals and visitors alike.

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The inside is casual and comfy with plenty of nautical decor.

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The fish you get for lunch here was still swimming in the morning. It’s that fresh.

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Of course, Wellfleet’s famous oysters are on offer and just as fresh as anything scaled.

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If your appetite is truly fierce, dig into a whole lobster or two with fresh lemon halves and lots of melted butter.

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The classics are all represented, including fried clams, blooming fried onions, and crispy fries.

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The only downside? Lines at Moby Dick can get a little long.

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Luckily, their ordering system keeps things moving – place your order and pay at the counter, and they’ll bring your food over to your table. Plus, this place is BYOB!

Google/Kevin Ham If you’re down on the Cape, you really should make room in your schedule (and belly) for a trip to Moby Dick’s.

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You can find Moby Dick’s at 3225 U.S. 6, Wellfleet, Mass. Click here to visit their website. For more of the best places to get great seafood in Massachusetts, check out this list of our favorite spots.

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If you’re down on the Cape, you really should make room in your schedule (and belly) for a trip to Moby Dick’s.

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