The Friendly Fisherman – Seafood
Sunlight streams into this cheerful seaside haunt, where the comforting steam from bowls of velvety lobster bisque and rich, creamy clam chowder fills the air with the promise of a coastal feast. Guests linger over golden-baked stuffed quahogs and crisp, garden-fresh salads, enjoying a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly captures the breezy, salt-kissed charm of life by the water. It is a quintessential maritime escape where every dish serves as a warm, savory tribute to the ocean’s bounty.
4580 US 6, North Eastham MA 02642 https://friendlyfishermaneastham.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Friendly Fisherman
Dairy-Free at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Garden Salad and Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Add Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Salad and Shrimp (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 42 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Clam Dinner (Bellies), Calamari (Large) and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp (Small), Shrimp Roll and Lobster Bisque (Cup). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp (Small), Add Cheese and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Clam Dinner (Bellies), Shrimp (Small) and Clam Strips (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Shrimp (Small) and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Friendly Fisherman
The Friendly Fisherman in Eastham has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, French Fries (Small) and Ear of Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Friendly Fisherman
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Fisherman’s Fried Seafood Platter | 36.9 g | 75.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Swordfish Tacos | 34.4 g | 40.6 g |
| Fishwich | 96 g | 30.6 g |
| Clam Strip Roll | 16.9 g | 25.1 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Shrimp (Small) | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Shrimp (Large) | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| French Fries (Large) | 0 g | 22.5 g |
| Chicken Fingers (4) | 46.3 g | 18.6 g |
| Scallop Roll | 13.9 g | 17.2 g |
| Lobster Bisque (Bowl) | 2.5 g | 17 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday - Wednesday
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the approachable atmosphere for family gatherings, noting that the environment provides a reliable backdrop for a casual dinner. While the experience is straightforward, visitors highlight the setting as meeting their expectations for a relaxed evening
Menu
Starters
- Clam Chowder (Cup) - $6.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque (Cup) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque (Bowl) - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Quahog - $7.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $10.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Lobster Meat - $18 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Shrimp Cocktail (6) - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Salad - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Cheese - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $19.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Dinner (Bellies) - $28.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Dinner - $26.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dinner - $22.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Strip Dinner - $18.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Dinner - $17.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabcake Dinner (3) - $21.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dinner (4 piece) - $16.99: Served with french fries and cole slaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swordfish Tacos - $18.99: Served with Salsa, Sour Cream and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friendly Fisherman’s Fried Seafood Platter - $54.99: Fresh codfish, scallops, clams (bellies), clam strips, shrimp, french fries and cole slaw (serves 2-3) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Fish Dinner - $21.99: Served with rice pilaf and cole slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Rolls and Sandwiches
- Scallop Roll - $22.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Roll (Bellies) - $24.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $29.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Strip Roll - $16.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Roll - $18.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fishwich - $14.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Salad Roll - $15.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $13.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $12.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers (4) - $12.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fishcakes (2) - $13.99: Served with french fries, cole slaw or Cape Cod potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Scallops (Small) - $18.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Bellies (Small) - $20.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Bellies (Large) - $32.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (Small) - $14.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (Large) - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Strips (Small) - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Strips (Large) - $19.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari (Small) - $11.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari (Large) - $18.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries (Small) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries (Large) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ear of Corn - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Smaller Appetites
- Grilled Cheese - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Hot Dog - $6.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Friendly Fisherman
- Is The Friendly Fisherman dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Friendly Fisherman has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Garden Salad and Onion Rings.
- What can I eat at The Friendly Fisherman on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Grilled Chicken, Garden Salad and Onion Rings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Friendly Fisherman have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad and French Fries (Small).
- Is The Friendly Fisherman gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Friendly Fisherman?
- Friendly Fisherman’s Fried Seafood Platter, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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