The Barnacle is a staple of Craigville beach. Prices are a little high, but as others have mentioned, they have a monopoly on the beach so they can do what they want. Ultimately when it comes down to it, it's a snack bar in a resort town on the beach run by tired, hungover college kids, so the service will always be slow. Remember, its the cape. BUT they serve the best hot dogs I have ever eaten. Hands down. When you go, just keep it simple and get a hot dog, fries and a coke. Its a snack bar, not a 5 star restaurant.
Review Source:I think the fried clam bellies were actually pretty good, but it's hard to tell because there were so few of them. They gave me enough tartar sauce for a reasonably sized order but not enough clams. The rest of the tray was filled with decent fries and onion rings though I had to ask for some no-name ketchup that tasted more like tomato sauce. Beware - it's cash only. Although their sign points to an ATM at the place next door (seemingly different but owned by the same people) -- they are not open the same hours. I thought I had enough cash but somehow when she totaled it I was a dollar short (now realizing I paid about 3-4 times what is reasonable for the amount I got). She watched me say I would go next door and did not mention it was closed. Then I came back and someone else offered to open next door so I could use the ATM. I paid a $3 ATM fee because I was short $1. I went back, gave her my money, and after all that never got my $2 water. Save yourself some trouble and bring a cooler or stop somewhere on the way in.
Review Source:Literally the worst service I've EVER experienced. Not only slow, buy incredibly rude too. They don't give you your drinks with your food, so you stand outside baking in the sun while you wait forever for food that should take 10 minutes to make. After waiting 45 minutes, asked about our food and were told they had given it to someone else and they had to make it again. Asked again after another 20 minutes And the guy pulled it off the counter where it had been waiting. Not even an apology. All he said was "mistakes happen, don't you ever make mistakes?" Then had to ask for our drinks, which were practically thrown at me. Maybe better if they're not busy, but if there's a line, you're better off to keep driving to a restaurant where people have common courtesy. Food wasn't good enough to justify the wait either- it was mediocre at best.
Review Source:As with most beaches on the Cape, if you're looking for something to eat you'll probably have to choose between Ma and Pa's Clam Emporium or a rusty vending machine. Â At Craigville Beach, you have The Barnacle. Â This place survives purely on monopoly alone, the service is tragically slow and the staff are either hungover or sunstroked because it should never take 35 minutes to make a hotdog. Â I mean seriously, it's a freaking hotdog. Â Lobster rolls are moderately priced at $14 and the chicken fingers are good at $6. Â Get your drinks across the street at the vending machine, they're half price and ice cold (unlike the warm Coke you'll get here). Beware of the sign that says they sell ice cream- they acually don't and you'll end up disappointed after 20 mins in line! There is a place next door that sells ice cream and other food and the line looked long too, not sure about the service and wait time.
We'll be bringing a well-stocked cooler next time!
The Barnacle is great place to grab food on the beach. Â The fries are really, really good as well as the soft serve, but that's about it. Â Burgers are dry and the seafood doesn't come out right. Â Still, its cheap prices and proximity (right across the street) to Craigville beach make it an excellent place to get a soda and fries and chill on the beach. Â Definitely come here instead of the Snack Shack next door, unless the line is too long.
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