The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House Menu
Welcome to The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House, a coastal gem nestled in South Yarmouth, MA. This vibrant eatery is renowned for its exceptional seafood offerings and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by a stunning second-floor porch fitted with a retractable roof and walls, allowing for year-round enjoyment of breathtaking views.
- Seafood Delights: Dive into their celebrated fried clam chowder cakes, perfectly crispy and irresistibly paired with a rich, thick chowder.
- Lobster Rolls: Experience the warm lobster roll, a favorite among regulars, celebrated for its generous portions and delightful flavor.
- Signature Drinks: Don't miss their unique "build your own" Bloody Mary, which promises a fun twist for cocktail enthusiasts.
- Impeccable Service: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, committed to ensuring a comfortable dining experience for all, including considerations for dietary restrictions.
The Skipper invites you to savor the best of Cape Cod’s seafood culinary tradition in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Award-Winning Chowder, Soups & Salads
Cape Cod Clam Chowdah
Winner of Boston, Cape Cod and Newport chowder festivals. Our Triple Crown Championship Winning Chowder!
"Fried" Clam Chowdah (Say What?)
As featured on the Travel Channel's Food Paradise, we use our Triple Crown award-winning recipe to make six mini chowder cakes deep fried in a panko breadcrumb crust, served with hot sauce on the side
Chilled Noodle Bowl
Chilled Yakisoba Noodles with soy topped with snow peas, carrots, radish, edamame, Napa Cabbage, scallions, with a Thai Peanut Dressing on the side
House Salad
Mixed greens, red onion, tomato, cucumber, carrot & croutons
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with a creamy dressing and topped with garlic croutons and shredded parmesan cheese
Summer Salad
Mixed greens, blueberries, strawberries, blue cheese crumble, candied walnuts with a honey citrus dressing on the side
Steamers
1.5 Pounds of fresh, native soft shell clams. Served with piping hot butter and broth. The locals' favorite when available! First time trying steamers? Let your server know
Tuna Wonton Nachos
Diced Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna, avocado, sesame seeds, soy, banana peppers, seaweed salad, green onion topped with a cucumber-wasabi dressing
Scallops Wrapped in Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Boneless Buffalo Chicken
Served plain or tossed in traditional buffalo sauce with blue cheese, celery and carrots on the side
Buffalo Wings
Tossed in traditional buffalo sauce with blue cheese, celery & carrots on the side
Stuffed Quahog
("Ko-hog") a native Cape Cod clam chopped and mixed with bread crumbs, linguica sausage, bell peppers and the Skipper's own spices, served with a lemon wedge and drawn butter. Even if you can't pronounce it, try it!
Fried Calamari
Sliced tender tubes & tentacles lightly battered and deep fried to a golden brown. Served with banana peppers & marinara sauce on the side
Onion Rings
A Huge portion of our own dry battered rings deep fried to perfection
Fried Whole Belly Clams Appetizer
Appetizers
Shellfish Platters
Shellfish Platters
One whole 1.5lb lobster, 4 Wellfleet oysters, 4 littlenecks and 4 shrimp served with an assortment of dipping sauces
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled
Oysters of the Day*
Wellfleet Oysters*
Local Littlenecks*
The Skipper Raw Bar
Our Great Lobster Rolls
The Traditional Lobster Roll
4 ounces of fresh-made lobster salad with green leaf lettuce. Served the Skipper's way in a toasted brioche roll
Skipper's Lobster Roll Supreme
Half pound of fresh made lobster salad with green leaf lettuce. Served the Skipper's way on a toasted French roll
The Wicked Awesome
Half a pound of fresh lobster served hot with butter on a grilled brioche roll
Fish Sandwich
Fresh Haddock fillet fried till golden brown on a toasted brioche roll, garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion with tartar sauce on the side
Grilled Chicken
Char-grilled chicken breast served on a grilled brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and red onion
Skipper Burger*
This half pound burger will tide you over! Fresh Angus beef cooked to your liking. Served with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato and red onion on a toasted brioche bun
Buffalo Chicken
Country style buttermilk fried boneless chicken, tossed in our buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese, shredded carrots and red onion served on a grilled brioche roll
Crispy Fish Taco
8oz. Fresh Haddock filet coated in panko bread crumbs, fried till golden brown, served in a large tortilla with lettuce, corn salsa & cheese (chipotle mayo on the side)
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Country-style buttermilk fried boneless chicken breast topped with fried green tomato, garlic aioli on a grilled brioche bun
Seaside Sandwich Board
Cape Cod Favorites
Fisherman's Platter
As featured on the Travel Channel's Food Paradise, fresh Atlantic Haddock, whole belly clams, jumbo shrimp and scallops all fried to perfection. Served with tartar, cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
Fish & Chips
Fresh Atlantic haddock fried till golden brown with tartar sauce and lemon wedge
Clam Roll
Whole belly native fried clams. Served with green leaf lettuce on a fresh roll with lemon wedge and tartar sauce
Scallop Roll
Local sea scallops, deep fried, served with green leaf lettuce on a fresh roll with lemon wedge and tartar sauce
Calamari Roll
Calamari delicately fried, served with green leaf lettuce on a fresh roll with lemon wedge
Fried Clam Strip Roll
Boiled Lobster
1.5 pound boiled lobster served with red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob, and warm drawn butter
Lobster Steam Pot
1.5 pound lobster, mussels, steamers, Linguica sausage, fresh corn on the cob and red bliss potatoes
Skipper Family Clambake (Serves Four)
Includes 4 cups of our Triple Crown Award Winning Clam Chowder, (4) 1.5 pound lobster, mussels, steamers, Linguica sausage, fresh corn on the cob and red bliss potatoes
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Tastes as good as it sounds
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with fresh lobster, served with fresh asparagus and lobster cream sauce
For the Lobstah Lovers
Skipper's Entrees
Baked Chatham Scrod
Fresh flaky, white meat fillet topped with a cracker crumb crust served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Yellowfin Tuna Steak*
Grilled plain or Cajun, RARE. Finished with a drizzle of red curry mango sauce served over a bed of sticky rice and mixed vegetables
Grilled or Cajun Swordfish*
Grilled Swordfish steak topped with lemon pepper butter served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Pan Seared Chatham Day Boat Scallops*
Served with a Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Asian Glazed Salmon
Pan seared salmon with a sweet and spicy glaze served on a bed of sticky rice with mixed vegetables
Fried Whole Belly Clams
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Fried Scallops
Fried Calamari
Fried Clam Strips
Fried Seafood Plates
Skipper's Rice Bowls
Tuna Poke Bowl
Diced Raw Ahi Tuna, Sticky rice, seaweed salad, avocado, edamame, snow peas, Napa cabbage, carrots, radish, scallions, topped with a spicy mayo
Spicy Shrimp Bowl
Marinated Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, sticky rice, avocado, corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, scallions, topped with a cucumber-wasabi dressing served with a lime
Chicken Teriyaki
Marinated Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, sticky rice, avocado, edamame, snow peas, carrots, radish, Napa cabbage, scallions topped with sesame seeds and spicy mayo
The Old Salty Dog (Sea Salt Caramel Sundae)
Sea salt caramel ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and topped with a Lindor sea salt caramel chocolate truffle
The Barge (Banana Split)
A trio of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream, crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries & hot fudge, all finished with fresh bananas, whipped cream, chopped walnuts and a cherry
Davy Jones Locker (Brownie Sundae)
Vanilla ice cream paired with double chocolate brownie & hot fudge, topped with whipped cream, chopped walnuts and a cherry
Sea Monster (Family Favorite)
6 scoops of ice cream, hot fudge, fresh bananas, strawberries, whipped cream, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries
Crew's Favorite (Hot Fudge Sundae)
Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped walnuts and a cherry
Nantucket Ferry (Chocolate Truffle Sundae)
Vanilla ice cream between cookie dough ice cream, hot fudge, topped with whipped cream, chocolate chip cookie crumbles and two Lindor chocolate truffles
Vineyard's Passion (Strawberry Hot Fudge Sundae)
Vanilla ice cream, strawberry topping, hot fudge, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
Specialty Sundaes
The Washashores
Coffee
Coffee ice cream, whipped cream and hot fudge
Chocolate
Chocolate ice cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, whipped cream and hot fudge
Mint
Mint chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream and hot fudge
Shakes
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Coffee
Hurricanes
Vanilla or Chocolate soft serve, packed with your choice of Reese's Pieces, M & M's or Chocolate Pretzels
Soft Serve
Vanilla, Chocolate, Twist
Scoops & Cones
Wafer, Sugar, Homemade Waffle
The Skipper's Creamy Mac & Cheese
Kid tasted and approved