What a great place for fish and wonderful onion rings. Nothing fancy here, but great service, good food, cold beer and fair prices for large portions.

Had put off going , because of some of the reviews. Boy , that was a mistake. First , the waitress was very polite and professional . The food was well made and presented. Nothing fancy and not much of a view . However, Astor...More

Out of the way place that looks like a double wide! What a surprise. Not fancy is an understatement. But the food I'd great. Fried clam strips are the star here. But the Maine Lobsters are great too. Great side dishes! Cole slaw,home fried onion...More

Awesome!!!! If you come from the Northeast and miss those whole belly clams you are in for a treat!!!!!! Delicious food, very light batter, great wait staff and definitely kudos to the cooks!!!!! Reasonable prices!!!!! What more could you want? Thank you for a GREAT...More

We happened upon this place on one of our day trips and were so glad we did. Order the clam strip boat and you won't be disappointed We weren't deterred by their cash only rule as we were able to scrounge enough for our bill...More

This is fresh New England seafood at its best other than being on the New England shore. Placed in the middle of pretty much no where it is worth the drive from anywhere! They are family owned and make everything themselves; cole slaw, hush puppies,...More

Stopped by for lunch at Essex 2 because of being recommended by friends. I had a very mediocre lobster sandwich on a hamburger bun. The lobster had no flavor and too much lettuce and not much lobster. My husband had clams with bellies that he...More

Best authentic New England fried clams in the south. Made my mouth water found totally by accident will be going out of my way when I visit fla just to eat there

The restaurant itself is a little more than a hole in the wall but the food is worth the drive. Fried full belly clams are the best. We also had the grilled scallops. Can highly recommend. Remember that it is cash only. So bring cash...More

Returned to Essex for the whole belly clams & we never disappointed. Even though the menu has whole belly clam dinner, the clam boat is quite filling. Also suggest the New England clam chowder. Very authentic!