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    "Still love the Fishwich!"  Tried the lobster bisque in addition.  I would not recommend it.  Not quite sure how to describe it any better than a warm almost solidified very thick brown pudding with chunks of lobster meat on top.  Never had anything like that before.  It actually tasted and looked like a concentrated soup base straight out of a can before dilution.  Definitely not for me!  Just a fair warning if you are in the mood for a nice bowl of creamy, traditional lobster bisque, BEWARE, this isn't the place.

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    Great cozy little spot, friendly staff, delicious fresh food.

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    WICKED GOOD!  I'm from Massachusetts, been in Florida for 10 of my 35 years and most of my family lives in Boston.  That said, I was so stoked to find this place on my last visit to FLL.  First, yes, it's in a strip mall and kinda looks "whatevah" from the outside but man it's pretty authentic and made me miss home.  Felt just like the places I grew up with in Mass.  The service was awesome!  Our server (who I shamefully cannot remember the name) was an older Boston transplant and she was a HOOT!  Very friendly, and we had some good laughs about back home.  Also, excellent and FAST service.  We went on a Sunday around noon and they offered a nice brunch.  My other had a lobstah benedict, and raved about it (it looked awesome but....)  I was too busy slurping my mug of clam chowdah...  and OH BOY was that authentic and yummy!  Then came my NE style lobstah roll (don't screw it up and do CT style which is warmed).  TONS OF YUMMY LOBSTER on a perfectly totasted roll, and the dressing they made with it was just enough and quite good.  Served with perfectly cooked fries and homemade cole slaw (and a pint of Sam) and I was in heaven.  I will certainly come back and try the steamers and clam rolls.  Hell - my school system in Mass had clam rolls on the weekly rotation of cafeteria items.  Yes, it's not "fancy" but my chowder and lobster roll cost me $20.  I can get a far less "wicked" roll here in orlando for $22, and there's no chowder.  So I say it's a steal and I will return next time in in FLL.

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    -- 3.5 stars --

    Service was great and the clam chowder and New England style lobster roll were fantastic. However, the fried scallop roll was incredibly bland and the broiled scallops were underwhelming. The biggest disappointment for me was the key lime pie. The consistency of the key lime filling was very pudding-like and just not appetizing at all. I don't know what happened, but it probably shouldn't happen again!

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    This is a must go place! Best lobster we have ever had! Clam chowder and onion rings were also superrr! Great service, super nice staffs =)

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    **3.5 stars**
    After getting lost and trying to find this place for 20 minutes, we called and were told that it was located across Winn Dixie, to the left of Ross if you're looking at it. Kelly's Landing was pretty busy for a Thursday night, but luckily, my table of 4 was seated right away. GET THE CLAM CHOWDER. I ordered a cup and scarfed it down because it was thick, flavorful, and had a ton of clams. You won't be disappointed! I'd stick to what other Yelpers have recommended for an entree- the LOBSTER ROLL, New England Style (cold). My friends who ordered this loved it. I got the broiled scallops, which came with a side (I chose the baked potato). The scallops were decent- it came with 6, but they were a bit chewy. My friend disliked her scallop roll because the scallops were fried and lacked any flavor. Finally, don't get the Key Lime Pie. The slice was tiny and the consistency was weird, like it had been left out too long. Also, it was too sweet and not tart like key limes should be!

    Service was attentive and friendly. Anna was quick and outgoing.

    Overall, I'd come back, but only to order the clam chowder and new england lobster roll!

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    This again is where I wish Yelp had one set of stars for service and the other for food.  I probably would only give this one star for the food.  It tasted ok, portions on what we ordered were pretty small for the price but our server made it all worth while.  She was from the area and not really busy so stood and gave us lots of information on what to see, how to get places and made us feel very welcome.  The special of the day was stone crab and since we're from Washington wanted to compare with our dungeness, for my money no comparison and they were tasty but for the $20 we paid, not much of a meal.  It came with sides so loving sweet potato fries i opted for them and they were almost cold when they arrived.  Only good when piping hot.  Hubby had fried shrimp which he said were ok but not the best.  We had what they called an apple crisp for dessert which was more like a bread pudding.  Could have benefited from being warm and having a drizzle of carmel on top.

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    Great everything. Fried oysters and clams were awesome!! 2lb lobster cooked perfect!! I'll be back!!

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    My husband is from Boston and we are both big seafood lovers. We were visiting my parents in Aventura and took them here based on Yelp reviews. Happy to report were delighted with the whole experience. Ordered a bucket of Heinekens and my husband was in heaven with the Pats game on all the TVs and being surrounded by New England sports memorabilia (don't you dare wear a Yankees hat in here!)

    We started with the steamahs and taught my parents how to clean and eat them. That was a lot of fun and New England-y. I ordered the 2-lb lobster with beans and cole slaw. It was so good and I was so happy in my lobster high that I didn't share a single bite with my husband. Oops. I don't even remember what everyone else ordered. All I remember was that lobster.

    Service was attentive--our drinks were rarely if ever low. The restaurant was quite crowded and we were lucky to be there when the owner came in with two big trophies and announced they'd won a chili cook-off with their seafood chili (I think he said they serve it on Wednesdays). The owner was very friendly and talked with my gregarious parents for a bit.

    For dessert, I had the brownie with vanilla ice cream. Tasty, reminded me of a similar dessert I'd had in Maine many times.

    We will definitely come back here the next time we're in the area.

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    Loved this place!  If you are looking for some great seafood at reasonable prices in a causal setting, look no more.  The place was packed, so the word is out.  The food here was terrific.  I definitely recommend the Ipswich Clams...whether you have the steamers as an appetizer or fried as a meal.  An all around great meal!

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    Excellent food and quick/courteous service!
    Sunday Brunch was delicious!
    Mmmmmmm... Lobster Benedict!

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    We were staying in Ft Lauderdale before a cruise at the Hilton Marina and stumbled on this place. It is in a strip mall and the outside looks a little sketchy. DO NOT be put off by the exterior. The place is a little gem.

    The restaurant has very much a "local" feel to it, not a "chain cookie cutter" place. It is decked out in Boston sports stuff all over the place. I'm from the North Shore in MA so I was anxious to see how this place did. My expectations were high. It is not fancy at all rather very casual and laud back. The staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful.

    Although they serve lots of things, this is a seafood restaurant. I had a mug of clam chowder to start that was very good. It tasted authentic with the tiniest touch of spice coming through which was from the paprika sprinkled on top. For the record my mom and grandmother topped off their clam chowder with paprika but it tasted great.

    My entree was the Half & Half with fried clam strips and scallops. It was served with coleslaw and Boston baked beans (you can pick others if you want). The clams and scallops were cook to perfection and tasted very fresh. Not overly breaded like they can be sometimes. The clams were actually clams too. Sometimes you get those Gorton Fisherman "things" that places pass off as clams but not here. I was very impressed. My beans were good but not exactly what I remember. I ate them all though :-). The slaw was good with just a touch of sweetness.

    For dessert I ordered Key Lime pie. This fish had NOTHING to do with New England but it is in Florida after all. Plus it is my all time favorite dessert  It was really excellent and tasted home made so I assume it was. The perfect ending.

    I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants something other than the normal Florida offerings. What a treat to find a seafood restaurant in Florida that is not overly pretentious and $$$$$.  Just great food for regular people.

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    This is my official lunch spot, great food.

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    I found this place on the Yelp app and had to make a trip here while in Ft Lauderdale.

    Its kind of a divey place but the food is great. I started out with the clam chowder and then had their signature dish, the lobster roll. Yum. Then for desert, I went from New England back to Florida and had the key lime pie.

    Quick service. A good place for drinks, food or both. The hostess and waitress were both sweethearts.

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    Just had dinner here tonight.  I had the Lobster special for September.  

    Ambiance was very hustle and bustle.  The place is pretty small and the tables are very close together.  It got a bit louder as the evening went on, but tolerable.  

    Our server was excellent and she was great with recommendations and timing.  Over all the service from the hostess and server were very very good.  I had gotten lost and they gave great directions over the phone

    Dinner was very tasty and the soda pop was fizzy (which I like).  Everyone liked their meal

    Crab Cakes
    Chicken Breast (bbq)
    Lobster
    Clam Chowder
    Coleslaw
    house salad
    White wine and beer
    Pop

    I would definitely go back there.  I'm looking forward to trying their fish and chips and more of that chowder.

    The only reason I gave only 4 stars was the noise level, proximity to other tables and I had asked for cocktail sauce and she forgot.  All very minor things.  

    I will be back and I will take my friends and tell my clients about this place

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    The staff is great. The food is good. The prices ae terrible. Been here about 3 or 4 times and everytime I receive my bill I think a mistake has been made. One cup of chowder, one pint of clams, two beers, and tip = $40.

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    After having a terrible meal at legal seafood I decided to try the lobster special at Kelly's landing
    The place is great for lobster ,clams and everything else. . Lobster cooked to perfection. They really now how to cook them. Got the 2lb lobster and really was the best. Seems that nite was the lobster special and it seemed everyone enjoyed it

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    Seafood with draft beer. What else can you say? Lots of regulars here. The lobstah roll was good but can't say awesome. I'll be back.

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    Fresh, delicious stone crab. The best bang for your buck for FRESH stone crabs. You get just the right amount of claws to fulfill your stone crab craving. Laid back friendly atmosphere. Just a pleasure to go to. Another hidden gem in FTL.

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    Great clam chowder, ok brunch, and you can get ipswich clams if they float your boat (I dont like them). The big thing here is that if you're not a regular, you'll feel like an outsider. It's mostly regulars.

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    This is the real "Boston" deal.

    I went here with my buddy Gary, who is a native Bostonian and has a Boston accent and he gave this place two thumbs up. I lived in Boston for a few years as a kid, but am an true Floridian now.

    We had the New England chowder (of course) and it was one of the best both of us has ever had.

    Gary ordered fried calms and he said it was the best in south Florida. The meal came with a small salad and fries.

    I ordered a lobster roll (Connecticut style) where the lobster is fresh, hot, and buttered and it was fantastic.

    If you ware in the mood for some real New England style food, this place is a must visit - tell em Bill and Gary sent you.

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    I'm so happy we decided to dine here while on vacation in FL! Best experience we had all week.

    The service stands out right off the bat. Friendly hostess, bartender, and waitress. Got there around 7:30 on thursday night and waited less than 10 mins (although it was packed!) The waitress was extremely personable and went the extra mile to make sure we were totally satisfied (she came around just enough, not bothersome).

    Now, the food- to die for! I ordered the clam chowder and traditional lobster roll. My fiancé had the 1 lb lobster. I am a huge seafood (and lobster) eater and wasn't sure about ordering lobster in Florida, but it was amazing! Lobster roll was on a nice buttery bun with huge chunks of cold lobster- very healthy portion. And the whole lobster was cooked perfectly.  It even came with the bib and all, which the waitress so kindly helped to put on my fiancé, so funny.

    The atmosphere was great, laid back with an almost sports bar kind of small town feel. Not on the water but it didnt matter, was so cool.

    Needless to say, we will definitely be coming back, looking forward to it. Thanks for a great experience!

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    Well if you're looking for a friendly family owned authentic joint, then this is it. The owners walk the floor personally greeting patrons and cleaning off tables themselves. Kinda thing you rarely see anymore.

    Ok, was the clam chowder a lil salty? Sure. Food...so/so to be honest. But that's not why people go there. I believe they genuinely want to support their local home grown establishments. And the personal interactions with the owners surely support that.

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    Enjoyable local fish place.  Mostly for fried, sports bar food.    They had lobsters, clam chowder, fried clams, etc.   I had a lobster roll, which was good.  Famly had a variety of everything and no one complained.   Not cheap, but the waitress told us they have specials on different nights.  It's a little off the beaten path.  

    We were actually going to the Bimini Boat Yard and they were only serving a brunch menu so we went on yelp to find another option.  The valet at Bimini suggested Kelly's!!

    Would prefer more ambience, on the water, but for food and service, very good.

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    Kelly's is a nice place to go for fried seafood and a friendly atmosphere - but I am not sure what other reviewers are raving about when it comes to the food. Besides the fried items, the other menu items are just mediocre at best. I am not a picky person, but if you are going to drop $100 on seafood - you should expect it to be really good.

    Let me start with what they do well:
    1) Owner(s) and Staff:  They go out of there way to make customers happy - even when the place is busy. Very family friendly and attentive. The place has been around forever and the owners are the reason.
    2) Atmosphere: The place is small, but quaint with a small bar in the back. Has a great community feel. A nice place to watch the games. Clean.
    3) Fried: The fried fish is good and fresh. The clams, shrimp and scrod are good. The oysters are just ok. Kids like the scrimp that comes with fries. Kelly's is your place if you want good fried fish and a cold beer.
    4) Mahi Fish Sandwich - not amazing - but decent and reliable.

    Should be better:
    1) Lobster Rolls- Having spent a good amount of time in Maine and Boston, I can tell you that the Lobster rolls are a big disappointment - especially for the $16 price. Traditional Lobster rolls should have "Chunks" of lobster and a scant amount of dressing. Kelly's rolls have "shredded" lobster with lots of dressing. Not sure what kind of seasoning they use - maybe celery salt - it was just not what a real lobster roll should taste like. I have even tried the Connecticut Style Roll, hoping they might nail it with the simplicity of using just butter - but nope - it was pretty sad. The rolls come with your standard generic coleslaw and fries. New Englander's be warned, Kelly's is not your place for Lobster Rolls. If you need your Lobster fix, stick with the whole Maine Lobster - they do a decent job.

    2) Chowder: I have had the clam chowder every time I have gone to Kelly's and it is VERY salty. It is not overly thick and "floury" like some clam chowders you find, and it does have a nice clam flavor. If they could just cut down on the crazy salt issue, they would have a decent chowda.

    3) Broiled Fish: Not worth the money. I have had the Shrimp and Scallops - they were tasteless, overdone and served with sad, pointless breadcrumbs. The portion was small for $21. Best stay with the fried items.

    4) Fries, Rolls, Coleslaw: Nothing special here - just your standard generic stuff that you can get in any bar in South Florida. Its too bad, since they tout being authentic New England. They could get the Top sliced rolls and have more interesting and better quality accompaniments. If you want something a little different - try the sweet potato fries.

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    so confusing and difficult to find...we tried to get the 2 lbs lobster deal..which is pretty big..and was sad to hear that the sharing fee was $5.. aka making the 2lb lobster to be $30- no thanks. So I got the Connecticut lobster roll- it was a bland.... yes the meat was tender and fresh but... it wasn't amazing. the crab cakes tasted like any other crab cakes that i've had and the fried seafood sampler was just okay.. meh.. i shall keep looking.

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    Kelly's Landing was difficult to find even when using a GPS.  It's in a shopping center which faces a side street.  If you don't want to wait for a table on a Saturday night, you better get here before 6 PM.  I arrived around 4 and was able to get a seat at the bar considering I was dining alone.  By the time I left, the bar and the restaurant was completely full.

    I visited this placed since I was craving seafood and my Yelpers NEVER let me down.  
    This place was highly recommend.  

    As you walk into the establishment, it's a bit dreary.  Wood panels and sports memorabilia.  Don't let that scare you.  As I mentioned earlier, I ate at the bar. The bartender was Michelle.  Nicest person.  Michelle helped answer any questions I had.  As I sat there, several regulars came in.   Without even asking, she had their drink poured and ready for them to get going.  

    I had a glass of Alborino.  Delish!  I decided on mussels for my appetizer, scampi style.  There are two choices, Marinara or Scampi.  So glad I chose Scampi.  It was finger licking good.  Literally.  Ask for more bread because there is "juice" you can soak up with bread.  I could have more but I knew my Lobstah Roll was on the way.  There are also two choices for the Lobstah roll, Connecticut Style (warm) or just plain ol' Lobstah (cold).   I stuck with what I knew, so I chose the latter.  
    I was damn glad I did.  The chunks of lobster!  My oh my!  I was in heaven.  The roll was slightly toasted with butter to perfection.  The Lobstah roll came with fries... crunchy, toasty fries.  Yummy.  The cole slaw also accompanied the plate was yummy.  It was homemade and you can tell.  Not gooey with mayo.  

    Lastly, I had to try the Key Lime Pie.  Don't bust my balls.  Yes, I eat a lot!  Did you read my slogan?  "The girl who never gives up food."  Any who.
    The Key Lime Pie was tarty and custard like.  Very delicious.  

    I highly recommend you try Kelly's Landing should you be in the Ft. Lauderdale area.
    I'll have to visit again before I leave since there are so many options on the menu.    Tell them a Lil' Yelper named Veronica Vilchis sent you.

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    Awesome place! Fresh seafood, great service, friendly staff, and great crowd. Prices are pretty reasonable too. As noted by other reviewers, the place is small so you may have to wait a bit but the wait is certainly worthwhile.

    We will visit again, and again. Highly recommend.

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    Lobster Roll was amazing! Great beer selection - I was suprised. Will be back. THANK YOU!!!

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    My husband and I came here for dinner on March 30th the night before our cruise left and we had a great time. The food was sooo good, I would book a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale just so we could go back. We walked there from the Hilton Marina around 6:30pm. There were a lot of people waiting outside when we walked up. We put our names in and waited about 25 mins for a table. It's a really small place in a shopping mall around the corner from Ross and another little restaurant. We were sooo hungry and glanced over the menu quickly. We decided to order the Lobstah rangoons and warm Lobstah roll. My mouth is watering just writing this......

    We enjoyed the atmosphere while we waited for our food to come. It's very quaint and the people who work there are friendly and look like they enjoy it too.
    The rangoons were out of this world good. It came with a yummy dipping sauce too.
    The lobstah roll was good but not big enough for the two of us to share as we had planned. I read a review about the Boston cream pie so I had asked our waitress to save a piece as I did not want to miss the opportunity..... She said there were enough and not to worry. It was dessert time and the pie looked incredible. My hubby and I shared it but I could've had more...It was sooo good!!! I am so hungry now, geez.....

    The reviews are all true, try it for yourself.
    Also, there were quite a few families in there that were leaving on a cruise the next day so it is probably the place to go pre-cruise. I'm just glad I was one of them.

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    One more vote for the CLAM CHOWDER, this is really great stuff.
    We had FISH AND CHIPS, and since I love fish and chips I guess I should know what is good...this is EXCELLENT..  It is not what I have come to expect, this is lightly breaded and not heavy with oil...
    Since we live nearby we will definately be back for more of the menu.

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    Met a friend here for lunch. Wanted me to try the lobster roll but at $16 out of my "lunch budget." Opted for a cup of chowder and an oyster roll. Chowder was delicious but a bit salty. Oyster rill was fabulous. Overflowing with succulent, small fried oysters. Very light and tender.
    Eclectic crowd. Well heeled ladies who drift down Cordova from Rio Vista, tourists and locals. Casual, a bit loud, efficient service and wonderful seafood selection. Maybe next time I'll shake a few extra bucks loose and spring for the lobster roll.

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    A huge party of us were in town from all over the US for a wedding.  The bride, her family (including my husband) and some friends are originally from Boston so it was a big deal that the Patriots were playing the Superbowl.  It was even cooler that we found a New England restaurant/bar in Fort Lauderdale.  

    I helped my sister in law organize the party, and the owners were very helpful.  They reserved the front area for us.  It only fit 20 people, so others had to sit at other tables in the back.  It would have been better if they were able to reserve about another two tables just in front of our area so that the group could at least enjoy the game together, but oh well.

    We stuffed as many people as we good, practically sitting on each others laps, but it was the Super Bowl (!) and we were ready to get drunk, so it wasn't that big of a deal.  They offered a $10 halftime buffet that some people tried.  The full menu was also available.  I got the Ipswich clams and the clam chowder.  Both were really good and pretty authentic.  It's hard to find fried clam bellies anywhere outside of New England so I was pretty stoked.  We wanted everyone to try it (because it's so good!) but we also didn't want to share (because it was so good!).

    Beers were great - we got a bucket for a great price, and the service was pretty on point.  We had to ask for waters a few times, but I know getting the booze out is more important, so I don't blame them.  So I suggested they just give us a pitcher of water, which they did, and that rocked.

    The owner also makes her own baileys and she was giving out shots all night.  AMAZING!  It was like liquid candy and we may have had too many.  They also gave out a bunch of free swag (like coors light tshirts and boston hats).

    Despite the loss, we had a great time at Kelly's.  It's the best place to be to commiserate with fellow New Englanders after losing the Super Bowl.

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    solid 4 stars.
    Good seafood and a tasty salad.  
    our server could have smiled a little more though...we weren't mean to her.  but that's just being nit picky

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    Simply put , Kelly's Landing is AWESOME! I loved all the Sports Memorabilia from all the Boston Sports teams!  The service was fast and friendly and made me feel very welcome! The fried seafood platter was phenomenal! It was cooked to perfection, and some of the best fried clams I've ever had! They actually ship their seafood from New England! I have had the lobster which is equally as good! The bottom line: If your from New England and love New England seafood you will love this place!

    One suggestion for the owners: Some bigger TV's would be nice!

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    My dad was in town visiting and saw an ad for Kelly's Landing for stone crab and free onion rings, so he convinced us to go.  Its at the end of a strip mall and kind of hidden.  

    The ambiance:
    We walk in and I felt like I was in a cheap Flannigans for old loud midgets. Allow me to explain: It was TINY!  The tables were TINY! It was LOUD! I had a nagging suspicion we were at the tail end of an early bird special.  

    They sat us at a table and I felt like I was on a football field.  I kept bending left, right, and forward to avoid getting hit in the head with a plate or a drink or who knows what.  The door to the kitchen kept slamming, wait staff were yelling out orders to the kitchen and the bartender.  The waitress came over to us immediately and I was so overwhelmed I didn't even know what to order to drink!

    Thank goodness, my dad agreed it was way to loud and crazy in there, so we asked if we could move outside to their small porch area.  Most of their outdoor seating are two-tops, but at the end they do have a long bench table that could comfortably seat 6-7.  We snagged that bench table.

    The service: AWESOME
    Once we moved outside, the experience improved tremendously.  Our waitress, Cat, was one of the best waitresses I've ever had (being a server for 10 years myself, I can really appreciate when a server is on top of their game).  Cat was charming, funny, attentive, and sounded a bit like Rachel Ray when she talked (which I loved).  

    The food: BIG PORTIONS but lacking on quality
    The portions of food are humungous!!  However, the quality of the food was hit and miss.  
    Misses:
    - Stone crabs  
    - Lobster
    - Scallops back (they smelled bad, as in they were old and had gone bad)  

    However, there were some winners:
    - Clam Chowder
    - Tuna Dip (on special)
    - Onion Rings
    - Salmon

    I don't know if I would ever go back here, its a bit of a gamble.  Just the chance of not getting the one table in the whole place that was quiet and outside is a huge risk.  As the food was about 50% hit and miss, that's a bit of gamble too.  If you go, I hope you are feeling lucky!

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    Kelly's continues to be a winner in my book with the friendliest of staff (thanks Michelle!), patrons that make you feel like a regular even if you are not, and food that reminds me of the shore every time i go.

    On this visit it was a bowl of their delicious "chowdah" and a lobster roll (traditional but they have the warm Connecticut version as well) and a couple of cold beers.  Perfection!

    If you are in Fort Lauderdale- skip where the concierge sends you and check this place out!

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    Kelly's struck out this time, but I will give them another chance. There is no way in the world that my lobster was 2 lbs, and getting to the big finish, the claws, confirmed this. I actually brought the owner over and showed him the shelled claw on my plate.  There was no way these claws came from a 2 lb. Lobster. He really had to agree, and gave a small discount off the bill to compensate.  Really, I would have prefered to have a real 2 lb. Lobster. I think that over broiling may have contributed to the problem.

    I would like to try the lobster roll here, but hesitate, based on other Yelpers comments that they are small and bland. One yelper said they were $16.00. If I pay that for a roll, I want it to be really good, not swimming in mayo, and have nice big chunks.

    If I'm in the area, not terribly hungry for a big meal, and willing to take a chance, I'll give it another try...maybe.

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    I've eaten at Kelly's at least forty times (guess I'm nearly a regular) and find the food and the service consistently good. I am particularly fond of their lobster, their fried little neck clams, fried oysters and their quahogs. Their lobster rolls aren't quite up to Linda Bean standards, but less expensive with hardly any noticeable difference.

    Kelly's bills itself not as being an Irish establishment, which it is, but as a Boston food establishment and their Boston baked beans clearly prove that they are as does their chowder, other New England/Boston specialties; as do the New England accents of some of the wait staff.

    The ambiance is casual, nothing fussy about the place, but spotlessly clean and where the friendliness of the other patrons also lends a charm. They also have a good selection of draft beers.

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    More like 3.5 stars, but the quality seemed good enough.

    This place is all about Boston and they really try emphasizing that. (Only showing the Red Sox game, Red Sox logo on the door, Patriots parking signs) I Hate Boston teams....but I do enjoy this New England chow.

    It's located on the corner of this strip mall, and looks pretty grim on the outside, but the inside was bustling with people. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted at the door by servers. When they sat us at the table, it was a little cramp, but it wasnt uncomfortable.

    Now before I go on further, I have to let you know that I came for the "lobstah" roll and the lobstah roll alone. I did not intend on getting anything else. I almost didnt want to look at the menu from fear of seeing something else tempting. I had seen and heard about Lobster rolls from people up north, and on the Food Network. When I found out this place had it, I drove my happy ass all the way up from South Miami.

    Needless to say, I got the "lobstah" roll. They serve two kinds here. The NE style one was more of a cold lobster salad. That sounds good and all, but the Connecticut style was chunks of steamed lobster that was tossed in butter.....Yeah....I'll take that one. It comes with fries and coleslaw. My friends split the Kelly's Fried Seafood Platter. (Fried scallops, ipswich clams, shrimp, and scrod - details later)

    I was starving. When the waitress came with our food, I thought I would have snatched the plate off her hand. I will say...I was a little disappointed with the size of the roll. It was about the size of my hand. It was chunks of lobster meat on what appeared to be a buttered and slightly toasted slice of bread. It was good though. The lobster was flavorful and the bread was not soggy at all and was warm. The coleslaw was great and so were the fries. It tasted great, but for $16, I couldn't help but feel a little unsatisfied. Maybe, my expectations were too great?

    The Kelly's Fried Seafood platter looked great. The shrimp were giant pieces of shrimp too (not those weak scrawny prawn you get at many places). The scallops looked real good as well. The batter did not look overbearing and stuck well to the scallops. The scrod looked good too (Scrod is a smaller version of a Cod fish....it's pretty much Cod). The Ipswich clams were the only thing I really tried from the platter, and they were good. Fried Whole-bellied clams are a rarity and this place deals em out. It's a little briny but that's how these wonderful things should taste.

    Overall, the quality of the food was great. The service is stellar (They've done a wonderful job at hiring people). My biggest regret, it seems, is skipping out on the clam chowder. I'll have to make that a priority when I come back. This place is priced kinda high for my liking (I just came out of college and am suffering for my education) so coming back here will have to be reserved for special occasions, but it's great to know a place that sells lobster rolls AND whole bellied clams. Just be prepared to spend for a good meal.

    Good ain't cheap but Cheap ain't good

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