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  • Alyssa G.

    Ordered the Reuben with chips and a kids mac and cheese with fries. First. Fountain pop machine from the FUTURE! Prepared to be amazed by a crazy selection of thirst quenching deliciousness. Can't even tell you how many choices you have because it was a touch screen.. whatttt!?! I know, amaze. Second. That sandwich was on point. Quality ingredients make a quality sammich! Three. Least impressed with the kids mac and cheese. Seriously just blue box that you pay $5 for. Not that my child really cares but it was not worth the money. Fourth. Go now!

    (4)
  • Cathy Z.

    Kelly's on Revere beach makes a great greasy summertime dinner stop. Nothing here is healthy or upscale, and the entrees could be more reasonably priced (you can easily drop $40+ on 2 people), but it's definitely a guilty pleasure. The shrimp plate was so good. I was expecting little battered popcorn shrimp, but instead I got 5 or 6 panko breaded jumbo shrimp. I'd never before bitten into a shrimp and thought, "wow, that was a juicy shrimp!", but all that changed when I tried the perfectly cooked shrimp here. I'm not normally a fan of tartar sauce, but Kelly's tartar sauce is a different thing entirely; instead of the watery, insipid afterthought you usually get with your seafood, it's super thick with huge chunks of tangy pickles. Yum! The lobster roll is classic: perfectly toasted bun, plenty of big chunks of lobster (without any sissy lettuce), and not too much mayo. The surf and turf meal, though a little bit outrageous in its size, is a good way to try both the lobster roll and the roast beef. The clam roll is similarly great; it's a good thing it comes with a fork since the roll is piled with way more clams than you can possible eat as a sandwich! The onion rings are awesome (hand battered, flaky, and salty), but the fries are not good (thick and grainy with that "off" potato flavor and not enough salt). Unless you're committed to meeting a certain daily potato intake, I would recommend asking for all rings instead of 1/2 and 1/2. Also, I'm totally being picky here, but I wish they had those dip and squeeze ketchup packets instead of the foil ones; since almost everything here is fried it would be useful. The guy at the counter was super friendly and didn't seem be annoyed by the crowds. It's always nice when the person taking your order repeats everything to make sure it's correct! I appreciated that since it's easy for a roadside place like this to ignore the service aspect. Overall, I'd say Kelly's is worth the trip to Revere. Go before it's too cold to stroll along the beach!

    (4)
  • Asuka N.

    After a bit of delayed travel, Kelly's was one of the few places not too far off the highway that was open around midnight, so we trekked out to the beach (which I'm sure looks gorgeous during the day but was quite foggy this Friday night) and walked up to Kelly's, which really does have a casual, beach-y, and somewhat touristy feel to it. The guys at the front of the register were nice enough in taking our order quickly, and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes before our food was ready to go. There are some tables you can sit at outside, but again - cool, misty weather at midnight - made us head back to the car and chow down before hitting the road. The food itself was okay. I went with the BBQ pulled beef, which in many respects reminded me of how pulled pork is prepared - shredded and doused with BBQ sauce (in this case, a bit overly marinated). For $8, it definitely will fill you up, and the flavors are pretty solid. My wife went with the lobster roll, which, while pleasantly-sized and very sumptuous, did not have the same kind of freshness that I would experience later in Portland. It was also a bit too doused in mayo for my liking. The side of onion rings were a waste of money, IMO - very chewy and not crisp at all...they'd clearly been sitting around for a while. While it certainly did the trick in satiating our appetite late at night, it's probably a place I'd come back to after exploring other options. It's a bit pricey and definitely feels like it's priced for tourists taking in the surrounding beach area.

    (3)
  • Derek D.

    So...after seeing Kelly's on a few "Best Of" lobster roll lists, I made the schlep over on the Blue Line subway from Downtown Boston (take it all the way out to Wonderland and then it's about another 15 minute walk.) It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon in August. I must say...even from the city it was worth the trip. I ordered the lobster roll combo with a drink...it came out to $25. A little pricey but not atypical. They have some outdoor seating but the place was pretty crowded and most of the tables were taken. There is additional seating across the seat by the beach which I actually preferred. A nice lobster roll...a lovely breeze from the ocean...it's a perfect New England kind of afternoon if you ask me. It might be a tourist trap but so what?!

    (4)
  • Paul R.

    As far as I'm concerned there is only one Kelly's and it's at Revere beach. Immediately after landing at Logan I headed to Revere and Kelly's for fried clams, with the bellies of course. No bellies equals clam strips, no thanks. Yea they are pricey but, in my opinion, there is nothing better than eating fried clams on the beach wall. If I was really hungry I would have gone for one their Combo plates.

    (4)
  • Cristin S.

    My sister decided to come here because we did not want to go into the center of the city for a lobster roll.This place is like a Burger King for roast beef and seafood, so do not be expecting anything too classy. Also the cashiers are picky. Both cashiers that my sister and I went to said they do not like seafood and are picky so they had no insight of what to get. I got the shrimp platter and it came with french fries and onion rings which was a nice touch but they only give you only 6 butterflied fried shrimp. The onion rings needed salt so bad which is crazy that a fast food type of establishment would need more salt? The real reason we came here though is for a out of the city/cheaper lobster roll. My sister got the onion rings and lobster roll ($20 but there was a up charge for all onion rings). The lobster roll was pretty good! It was a lighter mayo base and they packed the lobster. She got her roll toasted which always makes a better lobster roll in my option. So if you want a quick $18 dollar lobster roll out of Boston this place is a opinion.

    (3)
  • Ashley B.

    I have been a regular of "Kelly's on the Wall" since I was a kid, and I never get tired of their seafood selections, and OMG, their tartar sauce is the stuff of legends. Now, while I still love going there, I am not able to do so as much as I would love to because the prices are just too high for me. I mean, c'mon, $21.00 for a friend clam plate was a bit steep last year...but now it has gone up another $5 this year, and that is just wrong! to spend $60+ for two people to snack on the beach with the seagulls bothering you [Be warned: Those seagulls have become a lot more aggressive in the last few years as well] is a bit steep when I can go to most fancier restaurants and eat a meal with sides and an appetizer for about the same price. On a side note, they really skimp on the onion rings, which was also one of my mainstays, and I am not a fan of the styrofoam containers as I used to love the plates covered in foil. Please bring these two back?!!

    (4)
  • Adam F.

    My girlfriend lives on Revere Beach (in a condo across the street) (not literally on the beach) so we grab take-out from Kelly's all the time. In other news, I'm fat. I've been coming to Kelly's for years, either this location, Saugus, or Natick. They are all fairly consistent, but there is a certain sense of nostalgia eating at the original. My all-time favorite meal is the Surf & Turf. If you want to sound like a regular, just ask for the Surf. It is a Small Roast Beef Sandwich served with a Small Lobster Roll, and your choice of fries, rings, or both. At $15, it's a better deal than getting the Large Lobster Roll. I order my Roast Beef "3-way" which makes me giggle every time I say it. This means American Cheese, Mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce (just say sauce). If you order around lunch time, it tastes fresh. I've gone later at night and it's definitely tasted like it was sitting out all day. The lobster rolls here are delicious, although I won't give them the crown of best lobster roll in the North Shore - that goes to Belle Isle in Winthrop. Onion rings are hand battered and incredibly addictive. The fries are great as well. The "side" is plenty for 1 person and the "small" is for 2. The medium gives me nightmares. Chicken Fingers come in 1 size and it's definitely enough for 2 people. Don't forget the honey mustard. The Fish Plate is an unsung hero here. You get 2 massive pieces of lightly-battered fried pollock on a bed of fries. It's also only $12 which makes it a steal. The container has to weigh a few pounds. Other notable menu items are the Double Cheeseburger and the Reuben (with Russian Dressing on the side). Unfortunately, I've not tried any of the breakfast offerings yet. Always order a side of pickle spears to go with your sandwiches. Save some room for soft serve at Kell's Kreme. There are picnic tables across the street in the covered pavilion. Don't feed the seagulls.

    (5)
  • Dan D.

    This is the best roast beef sandwich I had to date. The onion rings lacked flavor, but that roast beef sandwich was unbelievable!! I will 100% be back

    (4)
  • David L.

    The seafood is really good, but common guys 21$ for the knee of soup and 6 or 7 shrimps? Are you serious?

    (3)
  • Andrew H.

    Honestly, I'd say Kelly's was a tourist trap, if I didn't know so many locals that went there. The roast beef was just OK. It is underseasoned, to be sure. It's also served lukewarm, which is a turn-off for me. Hot's fine. Cold's fine. Lukewarm is just not appetizing. The buns were nicely toasted. Lettuce was already wilting. When I asked for pickles, I expected more than 2 tiny slices, and I needed them, since the meat was so devoid of seasoning. Fries were good (though I bet they came from a bag). Onion rings were just ok - a bit floury and greasy. Prices are way high, even for a beachfront place, too. Worth noting: If you like your roast beef to be rare, this is the wrong place to go. It comes out medium to medium-well. I'm so disappointed. After hearing about this place for years, it did not come close to living up to my expectations.

    (2)
  • Nathan M.

    The portion are super small!!! I ordered Fish & Chips $11.95 2 piece of fish 5 fries and 4 onion rings. Also ordered clams tender plate $12.50 10 pieces of clams and 4 onion rings and around 10 fries. Won't be coming here again.

    (1)
  • Patricia G.

    Every bit as good as my first visit here a few years ago... The Roast Beef was a bit disappointing for my husband, he remembers it being a bit juicier and the portion size wasn't what it used to be, but he enjoyed it. The Fish Sandwich ( Atlantic Cod) was delicious, perfectly cooked and the Tartar Sauce is really tasty. A bit pricey but at least the food is good... you can't say that about all Tourist Traps.

    (4)
  • Kanika M.

    Best. Lobster. Roll. Ever. I don't think I need to elaborate too much on that for the fine folks of New England. If you've never had a lobster roll from Kelly's, then it's time to finally fill that empty space in your heart. You know how sometimes it feels like there's just something missing in your life and you can't put your finger on it? Well, you're welcome, because I found it. At Kelly's. In lobster roll form.

    (5)
  • Meredith a.

    I decided to take a trip to Revere Beach, which quickly became a mission to go to Kelly's and have a roast beef sandwich. If was worth it. Yum! I love how the toast the bun for you, and the sandwich was very large. Great sandwich!

    (5)
  • Brad D.

    I hate roast beef - but that's not my beef with Kelly's. I hear it's actually pretty great. For a place on the ocean, with access to fresh caught, wholesale lobsters within walking distance, you'd think you could get one of the freshest and most affordable lobster rolls on the planet. 'Tis not so. At best, the meat was "meh," and the price was "Say WHAAAAT!?" So I guess what I'm saying is: stick to the roast beef. And watch your back for the muscle-beach hotties who seem to circle like greased-up, overweight seagulls...

    (3)
  • Katie H.

    A staple for any day trip to Revere Beach! The seafood is fresh!! Don't let the lines scare you. :)

    (4)
  • Roberta B.

    Best roast beef and pastrami sandwiches we have EVER eaten. We live in California And I grew up in R. I. And we travel and eat out a lot. In California you can't find a sandwich with this much meat no matter how much money you spend and the taste is fantastic. I must come back for the chowder and lobster roll. The onion rings were good but I've had better. But they e soda machine is very cool!

    (5)
  • Kiki M.

    Five stars for the food. Best roast beef sandwich EVER. I got the small roast beef sandwich and I wish I would've gotten the large. It was tender, juicy, beefy. MMMMMMMMM. Fried clams were just ok , kinda pricey. As an out of towner, I was disappointed that there wasn't any indoor seating and it was freezing. The food was really good. three stars for The area. It was a bit dicey in Revere. Lots of cops and kinda dark area.

    (5)
  • Kind V.

    I came here on a date in May. I had a great experience and I will definitely return. The staffs are very nice and attentive. I ordered the Lobster Roll, it was so delicious. There were plenty of lobsters in my roll and it was fabulous.

    (4)
  • Phil L.

    My wife was in tears!!! 10 years ago i proposed to her on Revere beach in a life guard chair while eating some Kelly's. We flew in from Chicago this weekend to celebrate our anniversary and vowed to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of there food once again. I also had to have a freaking lobster roll on this trip. When we got to the window there was a mess of people crammed together to avoid getting hit by the rain. A kid says to me f#×k this, I'm not waiting. I work here. I'll go to the side and get my order in. 25 minutes later my wife calls me from the car because she's wondering what is taking so long. I told her the cashier just told me it'll be up in a minute. 5 minutes go by and i realize that they had given our food away to the kid that was talking to me in line. The manager tells me he'll put the order back in and nearly insinuates that it was our fault we missed it at the window. The kids eating the food are chowing down in the car giving us the middle finger and laughing. I ask the manager if he's even going to come out here and confront his own employee or call the police? The manager comes out and approaches there vehicle and we here louder laughing now. Food falling out of there mouths from laughing so hard. It had become obvious that the manager was either in on it or used to this behavior. My wife was so shocked she wanted our $40 back immediately. The manager not only didn't want to comp the meal. He tried to scam me and tell me he had issued the refund back to my card. I DIDN'T EVEN USE A CREDIT CARD!!!! At this point tears were coming down my wife's cheats and we went home feeling cheated and devastated for our anniversary. I'll be calling today to complain.

    (1)
  • Michael A.

    Oh my gosh! I love this place! Their food is phenomenal. My favorite is the fish sandwich! It's so full of flavor and is fried so well. It's a great location because you're right on the water. Eat great food with a beautiful view! Can't complain at all!

    (5)
  • Amy S.

    So excited to go there today! Ordered the cup of clam chowder. About 45 minutes later, I have never been so sick in my life!! Finally can get to the computer to post this, because I need to share this awful experience!!! Will never eat at Kellys again.

    (1)
  • K P.

    Ate at the Lynn Kelly's last year and the Revere Beach one is hands down the best roast beef. The meat is like butter and melts in your mouth and the flavor is unbelievable.

    (5)
  • Leo S.

    This is a landmark on the waterfront and one of those places you either love or hate. I like roast beef and they make one of the fuller sandwiches around. Prices are on the high side considering the local sub shop will be a few dollars less. The people watching and ambiance make it worth the trip. The quality of the rings and fries does vary and I have had to send back mushy fries but that is the same everywhere. Stick with the sandwich or lobster roll.

    (5)
  • E bruce L.

    Yes, I'm a southern guy but this is the place that I have come to judge all New England Clam Chowder against and quite frankly none have ever come close to meeting the standard set by this sandwich shop on the shore. I was visiting friends and looking for a place to have lunch and happened upon Kelly's. With Roast Beef in the name I had to try out their roast beef sandwich which is juicy and full of flavor. What I wasn't expecting was how good the clam chowder would be. Maybe it was the overcast blustery, cold rainy day that made it seem so perfect. The creamy richness of the chowder was as close to perfection as I have ever had. This will definitely be on my list of stops anytime I go to the Boston area if for nothing more than another bowl of their clam chowder....

    (5)
  • Kimberly M.

    You will not find a better lobster roll than right here. It's my first stop upon entering the city limits of Boston! I make room for 2 lunches when I come here: Lobster roll and roast beef! If I had to do one, it would be lobster roll with a side of cheese fries. The best part is you will be served with a side of Smiles. :)

    (5)
  • James R.

    Wow the best lobster roll I have ever eaten!! We also had the fish and chips which was very good. Clam chowder was ok it was more of a thin broth than a hearty chowder. Will definitely be back next time visiting Boston.

    (4)
  • Meni M.

    Surf and turf is best of both worlds. They have gluten free burger buns, and when you get the surf and turf combo, it's 2 full sandwiches on the gluten free buns. On the water is a plus

    (5)
  • Yanick T.

    Was in town visiting colleges with my son. It was recommended that we try the calamari. My son ordered the calamari. I am not a fan of fried foods but had to try the scallops. Instead of fries I asked for a side salad. When we got back to our hotel to discover my salad was missing. I called the restaurant and they were very apologetic and said I can return to pick up my salad. I was hesitant and started eating. My scallops were so delicious but I needed my salad. When I got back to the restaurant to pick up my salad, they were so apologetic and had my entire order waiting for me. Outstanding customer service! A must try if your ever in the Boston area.

    (4)
  • Christy A.

    Our go to during our stay at Revere Beach. I can't decide between a favorite (BBQ sandwich or buffalo chicken wrap.) My husband has no problem choosing... roast beef!

    (5)
  • Diana K.

    Heard thru friends that we HAVE to try the lobster rolls at the "original" Kelly's so we did. Roll was nicely buttered and toasted, generously filled with chunks of lobster, hint of celery with light mayo. Very tasty and not fishy, comes with a bag of chips. My friend ordered fried scallops with onion rings and fries. The scallops were great, a bit on the greasy side so she toweled the scallops before eating them. Fries were meaty, crispy and tasty. Onion rings were good, wouldn't say great. There are about 5 tables on the street corner and we were lucky enough to snag one, otherwise, you'd have to eat across the street on the concrete pavilion. We would definitely return if we lived closer but probably wouldn't make the drive. Just had to try it and glad we did.

    (4)
  • Christie L.

    Came into Kelly's thinking that the best thing to order was the roast beef since the place is called Kelly's Roast Beef. It was just OK. They give you the option of what sauces and what you want on your sandwich which was nice. The sandwich comes with a lot of beef, but the flavor was just meh.. but I guess that's why you get sauces with your meal. I thought the onion rings had a good batter and were fried to the right crispiness. Ordered a large to share with 3 others. It was a good amount of rings. Maybe try the seafood next time?

    (2)
  • Jessica B.

    As someone who just ate a lobster roll a day for a week in Nantucket, I feel uniquely qualified to declare the one I got at Kelly's to be THE BEST LOBSTER ROLL ever! I've been wanting to go up to Revere and have one on the beach since I moved here, but my husband's a local and has resisted such tourist activities. With an out of town guest visiting, I made my move and we headed up North. There are a couple of other items on the menu, the fried clams looking the most interesting. But the lobstah roll? Eight ounces of lobster, light mayo and celery, on a buttery white roll. The meat was fantastic, the great bulk of it was claws and HUGE pieces of lobster meat. It's served with chips and a pickle. So you order, they call your name when it's ready, and then you can take it across the street where there are covered benches right on the beach. Delicious.

    (5)
  • Kelly O.

    Kelly's is a staple of a New England summer for me; give me some tasty fried clams on the beach, and I'm good to go. Kelly's does their fried clams well; big clams, freshly fried, not too greasy, not too much batter. I've had them at various Kelly's locations (Natick, now-closed Allston), and they're pretty consistently solid everywhere; not the very best I've ever had, but a good version that satisfies my craving nonetheless. I usually get the $13 clam roll plate, which comes with a large amount of clams piled on a buttered and toasted New England hot dog bun (which I usually ignore- I'm here for the clams, don't need any bread filler) with fries and onion rings, both of which are pretty standard/eh. The whole thing is pretty filling, and not terribly priced IMO (stick to the clam roll if you have a normal appetite; the clam plate is a whopping ~$20 and probably best suited to share). It's a grab-and-go type of place, and the best thing to do is cross the street and eat your meal on the beach under one of the pavillions. Summer embodied.

    (3)
  • Kristen C.

    Somehow I managed to pick up a cold while in FL in the winter and upon returning home from the airport (via route 1) I was in dire need of chicken noodle soup. My husband suggested that we grab some at Kelly's. Huh? Aren't they the roast beef peeps? Yeah, but believe it or not, their chicken noodle soup is the perfect prescription for a scratchy throat! Oh and I didn't have to go into the restaurant and spread around my germs - they have a drive-thru at the one on the Fellsway exit. Sweeeeet! I'm still not a fan of roast beef sammies from any of the chains, but that's because I'm from NY and my husband (a true local) says it's because I don't get roast beef in Boston. True dat! But I'll stick w the soup.

    (3)
  • Karl W.

    I know that the sign reads Roast Beef, but the fried clams are great. Though simple, the hot dogs are well. ....DAMN GOOD! Having been part of the Revere "landscape"since my parents were dating 50 years ago, and a staple of my teenage age years, the hot dog tasted of my past. Just as good and flavorful as it ever was. Was a bit chilly for this now 25 year Floridian, but so worth the cold.

    (4)
  • Joe L.

    So good. Roast beef was tender, well-portioned, well-priced, and I loved the options for toppings they give you (got onions, pickles, and mustard on mine). Grabbed a table by the beach on a sunny, summer afternoon and devoured a tasty sandwich while listening to the waves of the ocean. Life was good. Will definitely be back if I'm in Revere again.

    (4)
  • Trish M.

    Location is perfect of course but food could and should be better. I think that if Roast Beef is part of your name, you would made sure that it is the best. Well, it wasn't. Also it would be nice if they offered bathroom for the customers. Just bring a picnic basket.

    (2)
  • Ryan M.

    This review is going to be short and sweet because it only needs three words. SURF AND TURF. Do yourself a favor and order the surf and turf and enjoy your mouth watering roast beef sandwich and lobster roll on the beach as you watch the oil tankers go by. And if you're feeling extra hungry throw in some onion rings or fried clams. This place is great!

    (5)
  • Chris K.

    Embarrassing. Ordered rare roast beef came well done and dry. Hot dog was cold, fish sandwich was cold, fries were cold. Don't bother. Terrible food and over priced. Sad as it was a childhood staple. I hope they can get back to they way there were doubtful though.

    (2)
  • Martha K.

    We come here for the delicious fried clams and clam chowder. This time the clams were a little overcooked. The chowder is thin but very tasty and full of clams. The lobster roll was icy cold and I should have sent it back. I just won't ever order it here. Never tried the roast beef, I can get that anywhere in the country but it's the clams we are here for and they are for the most part, excellent.

    (4)
  • Amica M.

    Fraud Alert!!! A new kind of pink slime? I've been going to Kelly's since I was 3 yrs old. They always have excellent roast beef sandwiches. Lately, I have been getting their lobster roll. I noticed that there are a few big pieces of claw meat on top and throughout. But about a1/3 of the "lobster" is some skinny pink things that are the color of lobster, but not lobster. Some kind of seafood-like filler! What is it? Where does it come from? Not appetizing or honest.

    (1)
  • Elise B.

    One star! The food was cold because we had to wait for the frape. Onion rings were crap! Clams were decent, at least they are full clams. The roast beef was tasteless with out any condiments, I had to add ketchup to make it edible. The lobster roll was okay. Really the only good thing was the coffee frape. We paid $38 for crappy food. With all the good reviews one would think we would have received a good meal. I would not recommend this place.

    (1)
  • Leo R.

    I believe this is the original but it isn't the best location. Kellys roast beef is delicious. This place has no bathrooms or places to eat on a rainy day. While it is a beach location it is rushed, I have been to the Natick location where they ask you what temperature you want your beef. Here it was one option:overcooked. It was still delicious just tougher than what I experienced elsewhere.

    (3)
  • Paul C.

    I have been here 3 times over the past 6 months. I always give a place a second shot just in case they are having a bad day. I ordered the Clam dinner plate and it was bad all three time. I love fried clams and I wanted to like it, but could barely finish half my plate on all three visits. My wife had the Lobster roll and It was great! Great all three times. Next time I am at Revere Beach, I will order two Lobster rolls.

    (3)
  • Dee Z.

    So it has been12years since I''ve been to Kelly's, and I am glad to say it is still as good today. I got the famous clam roll. WONDERFUL. The fries were great and the onion rings were crunchy just the way a good selfrespecting onion ring should be. The star of course is the whole belly clam. There are not enough words.NO SAND, the batter stands up but it does not overpower the flavor of the clam. They serve it on a toasted hot dog bun,which is unnecessary, but you need a roll when your selling a clam roll. The bun is toasted in butter and tastes great when your done with the clams. You won't be disappointed. Oh btw I ordered a lobster roll for lunch tomorrow.

    (5)
  • Maya J.

    Okay, people. If you're expecting to get your rear kissed and get all the amenities of a standard restaurant, you aren't going to get it here. This is a beachside joint. It is what it is. Yes, the lobster roll is overpriced. It's a friggin' lobster roll. In fact, a lot of the stuff is overpriced, but it is also very good, so quit your whining. About the roast beef, sometimes it is fantastic, sometimes it isn't. If you had bothered to look, you would have noticed that they cut it from the whole roast. What this means is that if you happen to get your beef from closer to an end, it is going to be drier and possibly overcooked. You try cooking a whole roast beef and then complain. When you get it from closer to the middle, it is deep pink, juicy, and wonderful. They also make the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. About the service, what do you expect from people who have to deal with so many people at once? Try it when it isn't so crowded. They are actually pretty nice. Also, Kelly's is open until 4 AM and opens at 6 AM. I have seen them open during blizzards and hurricanes. You can't beat the work ethic.

    (4)
  • Bob L.

    Flew in from Atlanta on business. Heard it was a local favorite. First, it's a walk-up type joint and isn't a sit down restaurant unless of course it's summer and you can sit out site. Had the Surf & Turf. Lobster Roll was excellent! Roast Beef was OK. I wasn't just blown out of my seat with the Roast Beef taste. I do also understand that this beef is like an aged steak...it's more authentic without the hopped up additives. All in all, speaking with several people in line, everyone agreed they are better at seafood than Roast Beef. I would go back for sure.

    (4)
  • Scott P.

    Wow scallop roll had at least 18 beauties hot and fresh...

    (5)
  • Michelle A.

    Kelly's Roast Beef on the beach is an icon, a legend a staple if you will for people who live on the "north shore." I've been coming to Kelly's since there was an amusement park on the boulevard. Yes I'm dating myself. It was closed but I do have vague memories of it being there. This place is open at least 360 days a year. They have tons of staff and even when it's jam packed the orders come up in relatively quick times. Lots of new items on the menu that didn't exist as a child but I think it gives the place added value. I'm old skool though. Cheeseburger with mayo, frings (half french fry/half onion rings for those not up to speed on the lingo) and a small or medium clam chowder is my usual. YUM! I used to also love their chicken plate. Is it still on there?? Can't go wrong with the roast beef, fried clams scallops and of course the take out a second loan lobster roll. All good stuff. Parking can get crazy and everyone kinda jockeys in line but it's reasonably efficient and worth it on your taste buds.

    (4)
  • Gabriel G.

    It is just OK. Location is great, right on the beach, but food is nothing special and way too expensive for fast food. Lobster roll over priced. And fries with cheese and ham were overwhelmed with too much melted cheese ... I gave them 3 stars because their reputation ...

    (3)
  • Average J.

    This is my first review, but I was so disappointed with the hype I decide to write one. Drove here with locals who said it was the best. First off, even with no line, it took way too long for one combo to be made. Secondly, for a seaside restaurant, they should be ashamed to sell fish. The fish sandwich was as tasty as the paper napkins. Absolutely NO flavor!! The onion rings, NO flavor! And even the fries, again NO flavor. I doubt the seagulls would have eaten this meal. Lastly, the photo of their combo looked nothing like what they gave me. No lettuce, no tomato and tarter sauce that was more ground pickle than mayo. Don't bother you'd be happier with a filet-o- fish instead.

    (1)
  • AJ C.

    Great place to eat and watch. Roast beef was great!

    (5)
  • Corey C.

    one of personal favorites

    (5)
  • Kenn P.

    As a kid this was the go to place on the beach. I recall getting fish n chips or a roast beef sandwich. It has been years since I have been here and thought about it for the last couple days so I decided to head over It was a nice semi warm evening, ordered a large Roast Beef and cheese bacon fries. Sat on a bench at the beach and chowed down reminiscing of youth....wait, I am still young so not that much reminiscing This place as everyone knows is an institution and should be on every ones bucket list to hit once .

    (4)
  • Chow Girl B.

    I hear stories on how this used to be just a tiny coffee stand way back when and turned it into a local favorite. I think the place is way too high priced. I know its clams and lobster but what are we paying for the seagulls and beach view? Damn I got to get them Gulls some fries anyway. Those seagulls will come real close to you as you sit on the wall and eye your fries. LOL I been going there for over 30 years, went a lot more 20 years ago. BUT now its rather once a year summer thing for me now. Got burnt clams last time. $20 or so bucks for this? They sent me a gift card because it was so bad, I had to complain. The roast beef is still good! Maybe worth another visit this summer. Maybe.

    (3)
  • Titi T.

    This Kelly's is very Hectic...Theres no parking and there is always a huge line...or maybe 5 lines... but service was quick and food came out pretty fast...

    (3)
  • Steve R.

    On the insistence of my friend Jason, made the detour on my way to Logan... Kelly's Roast Beef. Worth it! The long neck clams and house made clam chowder had me sold on a new Boston must-stop spot. With an appetite next time, planning on tackling the roast beef sandwich... Looks delish.

    (4)
  • DJ N.

    The Original Kelly's Roast Beef - and the ONLY location worth visiting. Excellent roast beef and seafod! I highly recommend the surf and turf. A delicious roast beef sandwich with a lobster roll for $13.95. Can't beat that. It also comes with onion rings and fries. Unlike their Medford location, the original Kelly's doesn't skimp :-) Another great option here is the fried whole belly clams. Sooo good! Go to the beach. Grab some Kelly's and enjoy your day.

    (4)
  • Marcus W.

    This is what is called a TOURIST TRAP with amusement park prices and lower quality Their food is terrible and their prices are excessive. When you come to the area everyone says "OMG you have to go to Kelly's" because its something they have heard and everyone said to them "OMG you have to go to Kelly's" but more often than not the people that say this either have never been or haven't been since the 80's. DON'T GO! It will burn a hole in your pocket. I have given this place chance after chance after chance and I always get burned. If you want a soda go somewhere else because they only offer one size called the half filled thimble. Their Roast Beef is Terrible. Their Pastrami is tasteless and the Ruben is so foul that even the cow would be ashamed. They are supposedly known for their Lobster rolls however this will burn a whole in your pocket so deep you might have a new orifice and the worst part is that the lobster is actually bland and flavorless! You get to order with a rude 15 year old kid and then stand in a crowd of people and wait upwards of 30 minutes to actually be served the food through a little window with another rude 15 year old kid who whispers your name and if you don't respond immediately well you might not get your food and be careful because if your not quick someone might also take your food and you will be S.O.L. I can't express enough that this is a TOURIST TRAP AVOID IT!

    (1)
  • Christopher A.

    Love it

    (4)
  • Monica L.

    The fried clams and onion rings are great. The French fries are only okay, so stick with the onion rings.

    (4)
  • Chris N.

    The beach is still the best location. Not the same as it used to be. But is still very good. Menu keeps expanding, getting away from the roast beef and seafood that put in on the map and is starting to give it that commercial chain feel. But the food is still good enough to keep people going back. Best tarter sauce on earth.

    (4)
  • Nanci Y.

    It's all about the Roast Beef Sandwich!! Great flavor and Tender meat. It was so Amazing that we order one to share and bought a second one. It was that good. But beware, It might be a little rare for some people. I like my steaks med rare more on the rare side so it was perfect.

    (5)
  • BS K.

    This little joint is a hidden jewel. Everything we had on the menu was really, really good (chowder, clams, shrimp, lobster roll). The prices were no more than most seafood places we visited in and around Boston. Their seafood is very flavorful and you can taste the freshness. Being able to sit and enjoy some seafood by the beach was the BOMB!

    (4)
  • Jack C.

    Not as good as the beach location but it'll do. They made this location into like a fancy eatery. Roast beef is still juicy and tender. Fish and chips was great. Did i mention they have the 50+ flavors coke machine?!

    (4)
  • Dessa R.

    Coming from someone who had zero nostalgic attachment to this place... what's all the hype about? It wasn't that great And kind of expensive, no? I got through about one third of my fried clams, which were a hefty $16 (and that was just the small size). It was far too greasy/heavy for my tastes. And I usually like fried clams, I do! Right off the bat, I can think of better quality, more reasonably-priced, and geographically closer places to get clams, lobster rolls, and roast beef sandwiches. Don't be mad at me. You know I'm right. Maybe that's what I get for listening to she-who-shall-not-be-named on the Food Network?

    (2)
  • Frederick N.

    Kellys has gone down hill.. Order a clam plate for $22 with a drink and $26 later and the person looking down on you for not throwing money in the tip cup and you have yourself an over priced dinner for ONE! ***Note to KELLYS ROAST BEEF*** Come down on the menu items!!! My brother had a kids menu roast beef and fries and got a drink as well. $12!! With tax included. But damn. Would rather and WILL got to Billy's in Wakefield and bring to the beach. The beautiful, trash filled, Revere Beach.

    (2)
  • Michael W.

    Da Best by far for my family! I live in Lynn for 19 years and frequented here often. Yes there are some other great Beef Places in Lynn but by far this is a family favorite. 1st stop from Logan Airport and Last Stop prior to Logan Airport as we visit our home state!

    (5)
  • Helen L.

    Great fried clams and not little clam strips but the entire clam.

    (5)
  • Marcus D.

    What the hell happened to this place? I stopped in here to grab a solitary lunch a couple of weeks ago - wow, the scallop and clam plates are the same price! I used to opt for the scallop when I didn't want to take a mortgage out for the clam plate - I must not have eaten here in a while. The scallop plate, price and all, appeared to be half the portion they used to serve and it's just bloody expensive and not worth it. To quote a good friend from Beachmont, "I just ordered my last fish plate from Kelly's. The cat won't even touch it." I should have listened! Royal Roast Beef all the way.

    (2)
  • Val C.

    Get the Shrimp plate. It's the best. But you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Make sure you ask the people standing around if they are waiting in line to order or are just waiting for their food.

    (4)
  • Melisa A.

    This place is pretty good. I would definitely go here again.

    (4)
  • Jimmy Z.

    The crab and lobster rolls are amazing here.. Make sure you order fries with the rolls instead of those crappy potato chips they give you.

    (5)
  • Olivia B.

    Best roast beef sandwich in New England! The onion rings are delicious. Eat it outside at the tables, or on the wall of the beach! (p.s. While you're there, check out Bianchi's pizza too!)

    (5)
  • John R.

    The good... The Lobster roll is pretty good. A lot of lobster and quite tasty. To me, however, I prefer the simple lobster+roll+butter and the one served at Kelly's is probably the more mainstream one with mayo. The location is wonderful. Order, grab your food, and head over to the the covered seating areas on the beach side of the road to enjoy the ending to the day. The not so good... The fried food is heavy and greasier than I would prefer. On top of that the taste is somewhat bland and given the hit to the body I need far more bang to the meal to make it worth the lifestyle detour. On top of this the quantities are huge so, unless you are with a crowd, sampling to enjoy more than one menu item is problematic.

    (2)
  • Andrew B.

    There is no ambiance; this is a walk up sandwich shop on revere beach boulevard, right by the beach. There are some nice park shelters and benches to sit across the street by the sand and the 4 mile long wall usually is alright to sit on. Pigeons and sea gulls the sizes of pterodactyls lurk so guard your food and duck the poo. Trash is often evident, prices are high (IMHO), and local efforts at gentrification have only pissed off the blue collar base that supports beach front establishments. Open late for the boozy crowd who are generally fairly tame. And so why a 5 star? Just the best damn roast beef sandwich there is. That's all. It is generally more to the rare side, if that's not for you try anything else on the menu, it is all damn fine! Lobster roll, Scallop plate especially excellent. There is a fancier sit down version up in Peabody MA, also great, but given to overcooking the beef, or rushing the cooking or something, cause the one at the beach is still better. Carry out paradise, and worth the price....

    (5)
  • Aboud Y.

    A Boston-area institution. Been here countless times for good fried clams (albeit overpriced), decent roast beef sandwiches, and awesome frappes while strolling down America's oldest public beach. While Kelly's is a bit overrated, Revere beach is needlessly dissed all the time (making it underrated) so it's a wash. I doubt I would really want to go to any other Kelly's location. This one gets the fourth star if for nothing else than history / nostalgia and lots of good memories (you know fighting seagulls and knocking down old ladies).

    (4)
  • Kevin T.

    Awesome seaside restaurant. A must stop for visitors and personal dining. Great great food with an ocean view.

    (5)
  • A C.

    Iconic establishment! Having grown up North of Boston, there is no better treat than a trip to Kelly's!!!!! LOVE this place! Yes, the roast beef sandwiches are great but so is their fried seafood and lobster rolls. I would give them 5 stars but a couple of years ago they went kind of corporate and so the feel is a little different. That said, I still enjoy a trip there any chance I get (even though I now live out of state)!

    (5)
  • Edith K.

    The clam chowder here is phenomenal. It is my favorite clam chowder because its broth-y and packed with clams. I know the brothiness of it may not appeal to others but it is my favorite part. However, the roast beef is often times not rare enough for me, making it dry and tough to enjoy. It is also a bit pricey, I paid about $7 bucks for a jr roast beef w/ sauce and cheese. I prefer to Liberty Bell for roast beef!

    (3)
  • Diana S.

    Hands down, Kelly's has the best lobster roll! I don't understand why their name is KELLY'S ROAST BEEF... Their roast beef isn't the best thing on their menu. If you ever have a chance to come here, do not waste your money on the roast beef, because it is not that great. just stick to the lobster rolls. Plus, their new england cowdaaa is tooooooo watery...

    (4)
  • Augusto T.

    A long journey rewarded with amazing lobster rolls. I have been to Kelly's in Revere Beach quite a few times. It is quite a long walk from the Wonderland T stop, but it is always worth it. Despite being called Kelly's Roast Beef, I recommend you get a lobster roll instead. The lobster rolls are not as cheap as the other items on the menu, but it is for a reason. They are loaded with full chunks of lobster meat. They are not crappy rolls, with shredded meat and tons of mayonnaise. Kelly's buttered, perfectly toasted rolls have huge chunks of fresh lobster meat, with claw and tail pieces clearly visible. You will have to fight seagulls that will try to have a taste. You also get a pickle and some chips with your roll. I ordered the seafood platter in addition to the lobster roll once, and it was also quite good. It had a huge amount of fried clams, fried fish, fried squid, fries, and onion rings. Be sure to share it though, it is huge. You order your food at an outdoor counter and might have to wait 10 minutes or so to get your food. Totally worth the walk and worth the wait. A lot of the other items on the menu sound tasty, but I cannot get myself not to order a lobster roll. It is just too good. A must try if you go to Revere Beach and worth going to Revere Beach just because of it.

    (5)
  • Rachael M.

    Stopping by Kelly's is a staple when I fly into the Boston area. I simply cannot resist fried seafood to start my visit off properly. My dad grew up in this area & has been taking me to Kelly's since I was little, so I suppose it has some sentimental value as well. I'm a sucker for the scallop plate, which is piled high with large, juicy scallops, onion rings, and a ton of french fries. Hello, heart attack on a plate! The batter on the scallops isn't too heavy, so you still get the seafood flavor. The tartar sauce isn't half bad, either, but I could it all plain. Service here is quick, but not very personable. Eh, it'd bother me more, though I'm really only interested in the food anyway. It isn't particularly cheap (my scallop plate runs me nearly $16), but it's worth the cash. I usually grab my food & head across the street to Revere Beach to do some people watching. If it's too cold, I'll just stay in the car. Either way, I end up tossing the majority of my french fries to the seagulls, who don't appear to be hurting for food. I'm not big on fried food, but when I make my way to the east coast, Kelly's is a must. For me, there's nothing like grabbing some yummy seafood & hanging out near the beach.

    (4)
  • Mike W.

    It's a classic, which brings out all the tourist, which makes the prices even more at this one then the usual Kelly's... which I believe are already a bit overpriced. The food is good, not thrilling but good. I've gotten to the point though that I'll only come here if someone else requests it. That's based solely on the prices. One person's meal can easily run them almost $30.

    (3)
  • Dee C.

    We came here mainly for their lobster rolls, and our wishes were granted. I ordered a surf and turf, so I can try their half size (4oz) lobster roll and half size (4oz) roast beef sandwich, bf ordered a regular lobster roll (8oz) with cheese fries. My half size sandwiches were so big, they looked like full sizes to me. Bf's full size just looked gigantic, and filled with gigantic claw meat!! We devoued the cheese fries first, because its packed with the gooey cheesey goodness, and topped with bacon! I ate my half size lobster roll, and it was so packed with claw meat, they kept on falling out. I only had 1/3 of my roast beef sandwich, because it was dry. Bf tried to finish his full size lobster roll, but it's just too big. He had couples of bites of roast beef, but it was too dry to him.

    (4)
  • Sam D.

    I'm being generous here giving them 2 stars but I like the soda machine. What made this place what it is today is great food, great portions at a fair price - that's all gone. The place on Rt1 is so NOT what I remember them as above. I went there last night - ordered a chicken finger plate...4 fingers and a HAND FULL of soggy fries - i should have taken a pic. Roast beef sandwich that was more bun then beef, it was like they ran out and just gave me what was left. It's just sad. Try the kids meal, it includes a shot glass of soda!...What a joke!..The cup cost more then the beverage...Kelly's please stop pinching pennies and go back to the way you used to do business or is this what happens when you expand and need to run the place like mcdonalds?? If you go to any other beef place - Billy's in Wakefield - the chicken finger plate will feed 2 people, has fries and onion rings - they still do what made Kelly's famous, except they haven't stopped...Kelly's did!

    (2)
  • Quinn C.

    Now, THIS is a lobster roll. No skimping on the meat and the price is right. A nice last meal in Boston.

    (4)
  • Joanna C.

    I live in the next town over and yet I only make the trip to Kelly's about every year or so. I've been on a fried clam kick, so boyfriend and I made the trek on over to Kelly's! We hadn't eaten since breakfast, and it was 4pm when we got there, so we were SO excited to chow down - roast beef sandwich for him, clam plate for me! Had a hard time communicating with the girl taking the order - and dude, how can you serve fried seafood and not have cole slaw?? Or maybe they had cole slaw and the girl didn't know what I was talking about? Anyway - I also asked for a salad and she said that they didn't have any... when 2 minutes later another patron was able to order one from another order taker! Whatever, on to our meals. Boyfriend dug into his large roast beef sandwich with BBQ sauce. Super light on the sauce, so he had to keep taking sips of his drink to help wash down the sandwich. My fried clam plate was okay (the worst of the three I'd had in the past week from different places), and overly greasy. Not sure what it was, but we were both so sick after our lunch here! They've completely ruined fried clams for me... I don't think I'll ever be able to smell them again without wanting to hurl. Which makes me so sad, but I'm sure my thighs will appreciate it!

    (2)
  • Kayla W.

    I grew up eating here, and I was superseded when my boyfriend said the food here was horrible. I have lived in Revere for months and he would never want to go. Till one day I managed to persuade him. We ordered a shrimp plate and roast beef sandwich. Apprehensively, my boyfriend took a bite of turn roast beef sandwich and then a nibble of the shrimp dipped in the tarter sauce. He looks at me with a big smile and I knew he changed his mind. So, I'm saying this place is a trusted go to now. Just make sure or is the one on the beach, not rt, 1.

    (4)
  • Leslie Y.

    I can remember going to Kelly's as long as 25 years ago. Kelly's has never let us down. There usually was a group of us, we'd go there in the summer, order tons of food and eat standing around our cars. Fried clams, scallops, lobster rolls, hot dogs and hamburgers. Why order hamburgers and hotdogs? They would butter the buns and grill them, hot and crunchy, what else can I say! Then they opened another in Natick with a sit down so the older we get, the more we appreciate a table with chairs!!!!!

    (5)
  • Linda C.

    If you have spicy mayo, then get the fried clams. Hands down the best in town! SO FRESH!!

    (5)
  • Jimmy H.

    It seemed that I could almost hear "Anybody got the tah-tah sawwwce!?" from the seagulls that were picking dropped foods on the ground at the Kelly's. To me, Kelly is Boston's summer icon. Therefore this is the "must go" place at least once in every summer or I can't say that I had a summer. Although roast beef is everyone's favorite, I highly recommend branching out your choice to seafood platter. It is so goooorgeous. And tartar sauce, too.

    (4)
  • A M.

    Went to Kelly's this past Sunday and shared an order of the Clam Plate with my boyfriend. We also ordered two clam chowders. A bottled water and a small smoothie (4ozs). $32 and change. The price is not to be necessarily unexpected at such a "famous place" along the beach, but the food was absolutely disgusting. The fried clams were soggy, as were the onions rings and french fries they came with. The clam chowder was packed with clams, but very little broth to swallow them down with. Combined with the extreme heat and the amount of time the food seemed to have been sitting in the tin foil wrapped plate it came on, I was surprised that we did not get food poisoning. If Kelly's ever had any class (in food quality that is), it probably disappeared when the tiny hut became swarmed with summer beachgoers, and people willing to try them out based on their "famous" reputation. I think you would be better off grabbing pizza or a sandwich for the beach, and saving your money to buy seafood somewhere they do not compromise quality for quantity to the masses. And to cover all the bases... they did not put spoons in for our clam chowders even though we asked if utensils were already in the bag. Do not waste your money!

    (1)
  • Josh K.

    "Midnight Chowdah" by Josh K. Drunken food is always synonymous with fried and greasy late night fast-food after last call in college. In Buffalo this meant Chicken Finger Subs. In Ithaca, it was DP Dough (Calzones), in Rochester it's a "Garbage Plate". But in New England, they take late night grease to a whole new level with boardwalk take-out shacks like Kelly's Roast Beef. Here BBQ Roast beef Sandwiches are at the center of attention, but everything else on the menu is all things seafood. From lobster and crab rolls to fried seafood platters of shrimp, scallops, and clams to the region's omnipresent New England Clam Chowder It never occurred to me that after downing several pints of Sam Adams, that one would be craving chowda or a lobsta roll. But as such things are delicious, and this being seafood land, it's a safe assumption that a place like Kelly's Roast Beef would thrive in Beantown. I have been out of college for a while now, but divey, greasy spoons and above all else, Seafood shacks always gather my attention. A friend and I arrived at Kelly's a little before midnight and ordered a pint of Clam Chowder (6.99?) to split and 2 crab rolls. The lobster rolls were 16.99 which was too much to spend on that particular night. The chowder was creamy and full of meaty clams (usually clams are lacking) but not enough potatoes (I usually complain about the opposite). But the stock wasn't thick and hearty as other chowder I have had in the area. The crab roll (9.99) served on a toasted hot dog bun and accompanied with Baltimore's finest potato chips- Utz's, was tasty but used too much runny mayonnaise and not enough lump crab meat. Kelly's Roast beef with all the branding, colorful menu, loyal following, and lack of competition, has all the makings of a franchise/chain to spread across the U.S. And that is part of the problem. It feels too much like a new chain with a lot of hype that the quality is sometimes sacrificed. But then again, this is late night fast food and one should not be so critical. Except for the moderately high prices, If I lived in Boston during college, I could see this being a restaurant of habit post-beer o'clock. Next time I am in the area, I could see myself stopping back at Kelly's. I would probably try the Roast Beef and/or one of the fried platters (Scallops are a personal fave). In fact I could go for a fried whole-belly clam roll right about now. Why does Albany have to be landlocked?

    (3)
  • Jonathan B.

    Okay. So Kelly's Roast Beef is an institution on Revere Beach which has expanded into a half dozen or so additional locations which we've all been told don't compare to that flagship location in Revere. People who grew up going to this place continue to return for obvious nostalgic reasons, etc etc etc. I'm not sure what the lobster roll used to rate, but the current one is slightly below average. Lobster meat seems to be pretty mangled up/shredded but dressed with a good amount of celery and tangy mayo. What saves it from a complete failure is the heavily buttered roll. The mixture of dressing, lobster and buttered up roll (we're probably talking PHASE liquid butter alternative here) kind of goes well together despise the sub-par lobster quality. Roast beef rolls are also heavily buttered and whats inside is serviceable but nothing special. The price for a single lobster roll is probably too high for me but the surf and turf (Half lobster roll, roast beef sammich, french fries) for about 13 bucks is a really good deal here. No indoor seating but we get an extra star for atmosphere : people watching on Revere Beach is a truly unmatched dining experience in the Boston area. You're also just enough outside of Boston Harbor here to get a pretty good view of the ocean. For city dwellers making a day trip, I can't recommend the blue line enough as driving route 1A is hell on earth. It's a good 20 or so minute walk from the Wonderland T stop but once you're here you cant skimp on the people watching right?

    (3)
  • Steward P.

    I love this place! Love getting a fish plate from here and eatin it on the beach.

    (5)
  • Melmoth K.

    I really don't get the loud raves for Kelly's. We ordered the famed roast beef sandwich and the famed lobster roll last week, and took them across the street to watch the beach. The roast beef was a good sandwich: nice toasted roll, nice fixings, nice meat. Although it was moist and fresh, the meat wasn't especially well-roasted and flavorful or anything special. In fact we both thought it kind of tasted like a hamburger. And it was an odd mix of in between temperatures: warm bun and cold veggies and meat somewhere in between. But it was a fine sandwich. The lobster roll was bad: watery (as others have noted), not coated sufficiently in mayo to add the right tang (and I kind of hate mayo), and less lobster than other places I've had lobster rolls. The meal was definitely helped by the incredible view. Also, I was really impressed by how nice the counter-workers were, and how patient they were with the never-ending and huge mass of first-timers surrounding the counter.

    (3)
  • Andres S.

    Lobster is awesome i dont know if its the best but i like it. Staff are always very nice. I like the one in medford more than the one at the beach

    (4)
  • Jim H.

    I was really homesick for some Kelly's after I moved to Southern California. Then I discovered In-N-Out Burger. Problem solved. And then some.

    (4)
  • Princess M.

    My favorite things to order here are the roast beef sandwich with horseradish sauce, mayonnaise and grilled onions (they have many different condiments, just ask) and fried scallops. The roast beef is usually very juicy and the sauces make it only that much juicier; the scallops are generally quite large and sweet and fried to a crisp on the outside. I wouldn't recommend the lobster roll - although it is overstuffed with a ton of lobster meat, but I felt that the lobster tasted old and rather watery, like it's been frozen and re-frozen many times. Stick with the roast beef sandwich. It's a great place to hang out for a leisurely lunch on the weekends. Although, there tends to be a lot of cars on that one road along the beach that leads up to Kelly's.

    (4)
  • Michael C.

    Ahhh Kelly's Roast Beef, every time I go home to Boston, whether it is for a weekend or a week I make it a top priority to eat here (or at their loacation on Route 1 in Saugus). The biggest secret to their great sandwiches are their buttered grilled buns, whether it is their classic roast beef sandwich (expect it to be served rare) or my personal favorite their cheese burger. Kelly's also has a large selection of amazing fried seafood as well as their amazing lobster role. I have eaten here probably over 100 times in my life and I have tried about everything on the menu and only very rarely have I been dissapointed. It's great that this location is open till 3am on the weekends for a late night bite to eat. While there is no place to sit and eat here it's pretty cool to sit by the beach and enjoy the view of the ocean, but only a crazy person would swim at Revere Beach. There place on Route 1 is equally good, has tons of space and is very clean.

    (5)
  • Justin K.

    Oh, man, these guys were a solid '5' back 10 years ago when I last lived in Revere. I've recently gone back, and this is what I have to say... Ok, the large beef with sauce and cheese is still good, but just not the same. It used to come in foil that would keep it steamy hot for quite some time, especially on those wonderfully pleasant 33 degree and rainy winter days along the beach. Now they are in these clunky plastic clamshells - if you don't eat it quick, you get a cold beef and cheese. Not cool. Well, ok, I guess cool, but not in a good way. They have a whole new big menu with lots of pretty pictures, and an 'indoor' ordering area. I'm all for progress and improvement, but when you've got something that's obviously working and has been for years, why fix it? I dunno, am I being snotty saying that I miss the old crappy menu, cold exposed ordering window, and gritty feel? The prices have gone up a lot since 2001, but I guess that happens. I just don't see any added value. It used to be worth an extra drive from Boston, but now I don't think I'd bother unless I lived right nearby, and even then I'd go a lot less because of the high costs. You guys had it perfect for so long - why did you make such a big effort to change?

    (3)
  • Donmarie B.

    So, the famous Kelly's Roast Beef. I've been living in Mass for 6 years now & just now got a chance to go to Kelly's. I had a bbq roast beef sandwich & shared an order of fried sea scallops with my friends. The prices are def a bit on the higher side, but the food was truly delicious. Loved, loved, loved the scallops. I'm not normally a fried food girl, but the scallops were sweet, tender and perfect! Warning, though. The seagulls are used to being fed, so guard your food well. My friend had half of her sandwich stolen by a seagull, which a flock of seagulls feasted on. I was surprised at their customer service in the fact that when she complained (very sweetly) that the seagulls stole her sandwich that they made her a new one. Like I said beware of the birds, she still wasn't on guard and they stole part of her second sandwich, too.

    (4)
  • Dan G.

    Kelly's is good, but I feel like the food is the same as anywhere else. Maybe I am wrong, and I will try again but for now they only gt 3 stars, which isn't even bad. The roast beef IS good, a little pricey for what it is and you can get the exact same thing from Nicks down the road for less. They do give a lot of fries if you order them. Everyone raves about the seafood here, havent gotten any yet but I just can't imagine seafood at a Roast Beef place. I know Rachel Ray (ugh) came to Kelly's for fried seafood a few years ago on one of her shows, maybe $40 a day/ Anyways, needless to say they always have a line to the street.

    (3)
  • Ina C.

    A seagull swooped down and stole our roast beef sandwich!! Bastards!! So hold on to your food and don't eat near those greedy seagulls! (The Revere location is definitely the best, btw.)

    (5)
  • Jessie C.

    Kelly's... i love you. Will you marry me?

    (5)
  • Brian R.

    Overrated. They charge way too much for a bucket of clams and there is always a line. I prefer the Saugus and Danvers establishments over the one here on the beach. If they dropped the prices slightly, I may visit Revere Beach more often. Since they are a little out of what I'm comfortable paying for a sandwich or clams, I'll stick with Nahant Beach and Tides.

    (3)
  • Manda J.

    My friend insisted I had to get the lobster roll at Kelly's Roast Beef. It sounded like a great idea but I actually was not impressed with the lobster roll- and my friend didn't even order one! It was a whole-lobster cold salad covered with a mayo-type dressing, on a buttered whitebread roll. Not my style but maybe that's how Bostonians like lobster and I should have known better. That said, it was a generous serving (seemed to be about a 1-lb lobster) and her fish sandwich was good. A lot of the other menu items looked beach-o-licious tasty and the window service was friendly and nice. Three stars for A-OK- I'd definitely give it another try, but I'll order fried seafood or a roast beef sandwich instead.

    (3)
  • Simona S.

    Something was up with my roast beef sandwich. And I don't know what it was but given my love of all things meat (especially red meat), I was surprised I didn't inhale this sandwich. In fact, I ate half. Their small is serious bizness though. The sandwich was good, but I didn't get it three way...and I thought it was on the dry side. Because I'm conservative like that. And mayo + bbq sauce + cheese makes me queasy. Fries are delicious. Onion rings were super crispy but I tasted no onion... where's my onion bitch?! Their honey mustard is a must have. Do it. Do it hard. Don't get my wrong, I'll be back here. It's my destiny to fall in love with this sandwich, and I'll do whatever it takes.... like go back to Nahant beach and find myself a boyfriend from Lynn. I hear they're not at all particular.

    (3)
  • Kevin S.

    Kelly's Roast Beef....."World Famous". When I first saw that sign, I think I was 5 years old. Been going to Kelly's ever since. The walk up window service, along with the great location/view when combined with excellent roast beef and seafood, makes Kelly's a great place for lunch/dinner/late night snack. Sure, it's no fun to freeze there on a late January Saturday night, when they are open until 2-3 am, but it's great that such a place exists after a good night out with friends or a date. As I mentioned, it doesn't matter what you get, roast beef, seafood, or even a hot dog, it's going to be great! The best thing on the menu is NOT the roast beef. It's the fried clams. I grew up 3 mi from Kelly's. The number of times I've been to this location is in the hundreds, if not more.

    (5)
  • Sean D.

    What can I say, I can't help myself, I have loved Kelly's since I was a kid and no sense stopping now. I have only ever had three things here, roast beef with cheese, lobster roll and onion rings, and all are as awesome now as they were when I was here where the amusement park was still around. Not thrilled they switched from paper wrappers and bags to all Styrofoam and plastic, but that's life I guess. Love you Kellys!

    (5)
  • Erinire A.

    Amazingly enough, my favorite thing here is the reuben. Like, I know, they're so famous for the roast beef and the lobster rolls, who would ever go there and just get a REUBEN? Well, me, I guess. But they're real good.

    (5)
  • Jenn W.

    The best bacon-cheese fries I have ever had. A huge box of them is around $5. One time, I made a special trip to Revere Beach for these. I had two hours of free time, and the roundtrip from my dorm takes two hours. I sprinted up the beach with those fries in my mind's eye. One day, I want to come at the crack of dawn for the cheap and tasty-sounding breakfast items.

    (5)
  • Mickey M.

    Yes, Kelly's has changed a little bit since they expanded and became a chain of restaurants. Among other things, It used to be 1 size sodas, now there are 3. However, I love Kelly's on the beach. It's the best fast food you can get, with the best atmosphere to boot. It's on the beach! How can you beat that? It's greasy deliciousness. Do not count your weight watcher points when you go here. The burgers, chicken and hot dogs are awesome. I'm not a big fan of roast beef sandwiches, so I can't comment. The only complain I've heard is sometimes the buttered buns can be gross; I don't agree because it makes it that much better. It's worth noting though. If you don't like buttered toasted buns, you probably won't like Kell'ys.

    (4)
  • Janice C.

    Usually, I don't have high expectations for chains, but I must say that this Kelly's Roast Beef exceeded all expectations... and then some. Not only is it in a great location... right across the street from the beach, but they have great food to go with it. We ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and the surf and turf combo. Their clam chowder is more on the brothy side. So if you're looking for super chunky and thick soup, you may want to pass on ordering the clam chowder. Their surf and turf combo is the best of both worlds. You get to try their roast beef sandwich (what they're known for) AND their super yummy lobster roll (my favorite part of the combo). Their lobster roll is on a G'd up roll that is toasted with butter. So you get that slight crunch with every bite. From a cost perspective, it is also a better deal to order the combo.

    (4)
  • Gerry W.

    Always very friendly

    (5)
  • Christina Z.

    There's something about eating food on the beach that makes it all the more delicious. Maybe it's all the sand seasoning to perfection. Get the pastrami and get the cheese fries. I'd recommend the cheese fries as a meal. They ooze cheese and are smothered in bacon. Order an EKG immediately after. The pastrami is the kind of sandwich you hold in your hands, cry with joy, and cannot put down. Forget the roast beef (although it's their namesake and claim to fame).

    (4)
  • Joseph C.

    Very good seafood and fried food. If you go make sure you eat right away, walk across the street to the beach and enjoy. If you try to bring it home the fries will be a soggy mess and the fish will lose a good portion of the fresh fried goodness. If you must have it at home oder the roast beef or lobster roll.

    (4)
  • Jen L.

    New England classic. I love it. I've never been disappointed.

    (5)
  • Travis D.

    Roast beef, delicious. Lobster roll, overpriced, but delicious. Crab roll, awesomely delicious. Burger, get the double because the regular burger is too small, but delicious. I love it all, except maybe standing in the cold in the middle of winter... but I do it anyway.

    (5)
  • Katie F.

    I would complain that the prices are pretty steep, but 6 bucks for a double cheeseburger that's the size of a flying saucer just doesn't seem right. What was a little expensive was their lobster roll, but I guess that kind of goes without saying. My boyfriend saw a special on lobster rolls and Kelly's was mentioned. We were at the beach and I decided that a lobster roll was exactly what I wanted. After a very long day of beach activities and hyping up this holy grail of lobster rolls, I really will not lie to you. It DELIVERED. There are literally 2 lbs of lobster meat on this thing. It was out of control. The ordered some onion rings which I'd like to forget. Fortunately they didn't taste like fish, like Gary K's unfortunate run in. Instead, they were flavorless and I ended up dumping so much salt on them, I'm sure I just upped my blood pressure. Other than that, I loved it. Anytime I'm going to Revere Beach, I will dine roadside at Kelly's. Hands down.

    (5)
  • J M.

    First time at this location. Had the roast beef sandwich meal with half fries & half onion rings, loved it. Came with a drink as well for $10. Can't wait til my next trip for the surf and turf, you can eat right across the the street for an ocean view-great summer experience.

    (4)
  • Stephen E.

    get the surf and turf...fries and rings.. cheesy fries maybe..... after geta cookie and a coffee frappe... dont be afraid to dunk the cookie into the coffee frappe.... the one in saugus always has cookies.... the one on the beach i dont know..your welcome..

    (3)
  • Robin K.

    This place is right off the beach.. you can roll up curb side and order in your bathing suit. Know what you want order up outside and no public bathrooms. They have limited out side eating (sorry bout ya if its raining). BUT the food is fantastic and the value is amazing. Order the roast beef and lobster roll combo 13.99. So good!

    (5)
  • Gregory P.

    Love this place, but there is better beef to be found on the North Shore (Supremes in Danvers, Nick's in Peabody and Harrison's in North Andover, for starters).

    (4)
  • Jef S.

    I can't add much to what other Yelpers have said about Kelly's except that there really IS a difference in food quality at this Kelly's than at the other expansion stores. I worked in Framingham for a while and was consistently disapppointed that whatever I ordered at the Kelly's on the Jordan's hill, even the famous roast beef, wasn't as good as the Revere location. You really need to sit on the beach and absorb all of the atmosphere in order to get the full Kelly's experience. All roast beef is good here, and I'd recommend sticking to it. The fried seafood, while tasty, comes in obscenely massive (and expensive) portions. If you are a fucking glutton like I am, too much will send you running for the bathroom (and the Pepto). Drawbacks: expensive food, limited parking, and Revere Beach is an open trash dump (albeit a pretty trash dump with nice places to sit and watch people.) I wouldn't drive out of my way to go to Kelly's, but if you are in the area, it's worth a stop if you're hungry.

    (3)
  • Roberta B.

    How can you not love this place? I was there this past sunday for the hundredth time, I had a fish plate and a small order of shrimp yeah it was like 25 bucks but it was so good. The small order of shrimp fed two people. Some of the best things about this place are the tartar sauce and the honey mustard. It's so GOOD! I will never find such delicious condiments ever because they frigging make it themselves but seriously they should sell that stuff. One other thing, the frappe is awesome! and the turkey club on toasted wheat bread yum! but you have to ask for it that way because they serve it in a wrap i think.

    (5)
  • Travis O.

    Lobster roll was really good but the huge bag of onion rings I bought were cold and tasted very bland. Just stick with the fries and you'll should be fine.

    (3)
  • Levi T.

    The quintessential New England seafood shack. We had the clam basket, the scallop basket, and the haddock basket - all perfectly fried to crispy goodness. The fries were delicious as well. The onion rings were ok but if I never ate them again I wouldn't miss them. I don't know where the tartar sauce comes from but it's some of the best I've tasted. It looks homemade but I don't know for sure. Thick and dill-y. The clams had great flavor and were cooked perfect but they were very sandy. The scallops were just perfect - tender and full of flavor. The haddock was cooked perfect as well but could use a tad more seasoning for my tastes. It was still very good though. The location is great - right across the street from the beach. Order at the window and just hang out till they call your order. Well worth the trip.

    (4)
  • Katelin K.

    I always end up here for late night eats. They have some good food just for that! Also if you're on the beach, you can grab some food for fairly cheap here. I almost always get chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks, but I also enjoy their roast beef sandwiches and cheesy bacon fries! Service is good and quick!

    (4)
  • Henry P.

    Love Kelly's Roast Beef! Been coming here every since I was a little kid with my parents while in Revere. Growing up in Revere has always been a big part of my childhood, nothing else would yell summer more than the blazing hot sun, warm sand, clear blue skies and a nice hot pipping fresh plate of Fish & Chips! Its unnatural for my family to head out and NOT get a plate of freshly made Fish & Chips. Hot and fresh, deep fried until golden brown, we usually get 2 or 3 big hearty pieces of fried fish along with a huge side of crispy golden french fries & onion rings. They also provide their own home made tartar sauce which is to die for! Fantastic, light and suttle, not too bland, just the right combination of sweet & tartness. The Lobster Rolls are quite nice as well, whole meaty Lobster chunks sauteed in butter served and a freshly toasted bulkie roll. Have that with a side of fries and a drink at the beach and if that doesn't scream Summer then I don't know WHAT does! The Roast Beef sandwiches are what Kelly's most famous for, thinly shaved cuts of moist, succulent roast beef piled on top of each other on a freshly toasted bun, topped with BBQ sauce and veggies of you're choice, its heaven. Prices vary but nothing too serious. Overall people need to lighten up, its not a fancy 5 star gourmet restaurant, it is what it is, a beach SHACK that happens to serve exceptionally well done food in front of a fantastic beach view. See you next summer Kelly's!

    (5)
  • Tina C.

    What I wouldn't do for some Kelly's right now. I am in LA but grew up on it. You can't get a roast beef like that out here. Ok, so as far as the food, everything I ever got there was great. Best roast beef. Huge lobster roll. Awesome chowder (if you like the thin broth) and the best fried clams. Prices are a little high but it's worth it. AND, it's on the beach. I couldn't ask for more.

    (5)
  • Maria J.

    I would give Kelly's 5 stars for the lobster roll. The four stars is for the fried seafood which was just ok. The clam chowder has great flavor, but it's pretty thin and lacks a lot of "goodies". Definitely check out Kelly's for their seafood rolls!

    (4)
  • Vezna S.

    I've frequented this place many times before so i believe my review will help those who are considering eating here. First off let me say that the atmosphere here is great, especially from spring through fall. The food is on the average side, but i must admit that their clam chowder and lobster rolls are to die for. The lobster rolls are packed full of meat, you could clarify how you wanted it prepared also. I personally like it with extra celery and lite on the mayo. The clam chower is extremely filling, very creamy and packed full of meat. The restaurant itself isnt to clean but from personal experience, i know that they'll take care of the customer. Overall this place has decent food but the prices are alittle steep.

    (3)
  • Jim M.

    Have been going here for about 40 years and while the plates keep getting smaller, the fish and seafood plates are still great. However the prices are getting a little high for a take out restaurant... I like to eat here, but not as often as before. If you like great tasting fried seafood and don't mind overspending a little, especially late at night this is a great place to go and enjoy the sea breeze and a view of the ocean while you eat.

    (3)
  • Mark S.

    Nice staff, great French fries. Coleslaw is crisp and delicious!

    (4)
  • Amanda J.

    Kelly's, how have I NOT reviewed you yet? I have been coming here since birth for this food. I dream about these fried clams. Seriously. Every winter I long for first glimpse of spring so that I might eat my delicious clam platter on the beach. But until those warm days, I drive out to Revere and get a warm roast beef sandwich with those buttery, buttery buns to keep me toasty. This is such a staple here, and you'll see why as soon as you try it. The service has gone downhill over the years while the prices have gone up, but the second I take my first bite I quickly forget these things. And for all you gents out there, this makes a great first date (or hundredth date or zillionth date). Just don't be too surprised when your lady friend seems more focused on her plate than on you.

    (5)
  • Sonal S.

    I took my 3 out of town friends there & we tried the lobster roll, the roast beef sandwich & the clam chowder. The Lobster Roll was very good - big chunks of lobster on a toated bun :) The clam chowder was on the watery side but had good flavor. The Roast Beef sandwich only came with mayonnaise - no horseradish... Right across the street from Revere Beach so very nice scenery.

    (3)
  • Julie T.

    I like this Kelly's SO MUCH better than the one in Natck. The food comes out hot and crisp, not rubbery and cool. I'm a huge fan of their fried clams. I've got to say, their fried clam roll is a MUCH better deal on the wallet. It's only a couple bucks less, but the amount of food they give you is practically the same. Their fried shrimps are butterflied and are also better at this location. The only thing that bugs me is when I go and it's a windy day. Besides that, the food is great and I'm also a huge fan of their honey mustard and I like how they never hesitate to give you extra tarter sauce. The people working there are usually nice, but are sometimes crabby if it's super hot and they're stuck in the hot room. I don't care though because I'm willing to suck it up for a minute and take their attitude if it'll be followed with yummy, fried seafood.

    (4)
  • Jay P.

    I'm 48, grew up down the beach from Kelly's. If you grew up in Revere, going to Kelly's became part of your DNA! Truth is, although you can still get good eats there, everything about it is not as great to me now. The awning, more organized menu, sheltered waiting area, and greater selection might be attractive to newcomers, but oldcore customers were just used to putting your hands in your pockets and riding out rain, snow, wind or cold weather at the previously unsheltered open window lines. I guess I'm looking back from the perspective of memories, too.. I remember when it was all big, huge RHS Irish jock guys from Oak Island and "the Pines" working there.. In recent years, they seem to overfry or else not change the oil as often on dishes, so they come out more overdone. The beef sometimes has a more soapy taste. I personally always liked their coffee, and like it with a beef or their ruben. Hands-down, their fishplate is still the best -- except, again, when it's done overfried or in not recently changed oil, in recent years. Fries and rings still great. One staple of the menu in the past decade that's gone, I believe, are their awesome breaded (not fried) chicken fingers in a box. Those were excellent. Secret: I've tried the one in Saugus, and actually sometimes their food is better -- although it's not situated in the aggressive seagulls-and-honky-tonk-beachfront where the always original Kelly's is found. ;)

    (3)
  • Kelly A.

    Kelly's is pretty legendary, it's true. I am vegetarian, so I've never actually had the roast beef myself, but I do hear it's good! I can say that they make a fine grilled cheese though, and that their honey mustard sauce is out of this world. Back in my chicken-eating days, I used to request extra honey mustard to dip my chicken into, but though I've since given up the chicken, I still request extra honey mustard sauce...to dip fries in! Even if I don't order fries myself, someone in my ordering group will have ordered them, and since they come in ridiculously huge portions, there will inevitably be some leftover fry action for that honey mustard. Revere Beach has a bad reputation, but the city really is tryyyyyyyying to clean up the beach area! They spent a lot of time and money last summer/fall widening the sidewalks and eliminating the angled parking (in favor of the parallel variety), and they are bringing lots of new events into the area (namely the sandcastle festival in July, which is awesome). Scared as you may be, take that blue line out to Wonderland, brave the legions of vicious seagulls, and get yourself some Kelly's!

    (4)
  • Kazuo O.

    I ordered the clam roll and it was okay. The fries and onion rings that came with it sucked, no flavor. The tarter sauce definitely helped on everything. I ordered the clam chowder too since I had to have some before leaving Boston. The chowder was more watery than I'm used to, which is thick chowder. It was still good though. I should have ordered the surf and turf which is a lobster roll and a roast beef sandwich. The location is awesome, it's right next to Revere Beach.

    (3)
  • Melissa M.

    So the other day -- on that really nice SUMMERY SUNDAY, I had a hankering for a roast beef sandwich. I probably have not had a good roast beef sandwich since the late 80s/early 90s. My fiance was watching some broad on a travel show and she was @ Kelly's in Revere. I took one look and said, "I need that. I neeeed that!" So, to Kelly's we went. We walked up to the outside counter and 15 minutes later we were chowing down on fried whole bellied clams, onion rings, and of course, the most perfect roast beast I've ever had. I got it with a lil BBQ sauce. Walk across the street and eat it on the beach. Be careful, those seagulls near you will try to steal your food. I will be back!!

    (5)
  • Dave D.

    I'm Addicted Live 3,000 miles away on the Wrong Coast. Kelly's at Revere Beach is the first place I hit when my plane lands.

    (5)
  • Mitch F.

    Yup, I went to this one too. WHY? Because once I went with my grandfather, and this time I went with my friends. I got the Ruben with cheese fries!!! The Ruben was not very flavorful, more tender than Ruben's I've had in the past. I don't know, with Russian dressing it was almost gross. The cheese fries were just cheese sauce with bacon bits. To be brutally honest, they kind of sucked. Not the worst, but FAR from the best.

    (2)
  • C S.

    It's been years since I was here and I will only eat at the Revere Beach location. Ate in the Framingham place and it wasn't the same. The roast beef is huge. I had a large and my wife had the small. Couldn't tell the difference. Grilled bun, not toasted. Don't forget the sauce. Dropped a star because the enormous order of onion rings were missing something. Could have been sweeter or maybe some salt. All in all, still love the place

    (4)
  • Brian V.

    Not as good as the one in revere. cant even bail yourself out with a burger.

    (2)
  • Epicurean G.

    Lobster roll $16.95. Eating it on a picnic table overlooking Revere beach with seagulls hovering greedily over you...priceless. Seriously, the lobster roll is the best I have had in my life. The price is jaw-dropping but the sandwich is so good and so full of lobster I don't care. The Roast beef sandwich is also top in its class. The people watching at Revere beach is fun. The beach is okay. It's all in all a can't-miss experience. And there's no extra charge for the seagulls.

    (5)
  • Michelle C.

    Kelly's may have once been to Revere what Santarpios was once to East Boston.. It defined the city. Those days are LONG GONE (for both and I LOVE Santarpios!) The problem with Kellys (ok- there are many) is that the service is rushed and rude. (I understand it when it's a 90 degree day in the summer but in November?) The food is hit or miss. Roast Beef can be bloody or dry as hell and hard to chew. The seafood? Don't bother. 20 some odd dollars for some stringy lobster meat in a hot dog bun? And the prices? OMG. Do I really need to take a second mortgage on my home for a roast beef sandwich here when I can get MUCH better, consistent, tender roast beef sandwich a stones throw away at Beachmont Roast Beef or Royals in Eastie? Thanks Kelly's but no thanks. I'll spend my hard earned cash where it's appreciated and where I get value, consistency and quality for my dollar

    (1)
  • Ron H.

    Had the Lobster Roll, very good but not great. Atmosphere was OK, but watch out for the 'gulls if you have small kids. This was an experience in itself and I can't say the price was in line with what I have paid elsewhere. It's very popular and right on the beach so other stuff is probably good when you want to have tasty but not healthy.

    (3)
  • Jessica L.

    My family has been coming here since it opened in 1951. There is nothing like a fish plate, roast beef sandwich, a pint of clam chowdah, a lobstah roll, or an order of chicken fingers to satisfy your cravings. The food is amazing and probably the most consistent restaurant I have ever been to. I enjoy the chicken fingers with duck sauce and the burger. Even though I have moved out of the Boston area, Kelly's is always a stop to and from the airport. When you grow up with Kelly's, you never grow out of it :)

    (5)
  • Szymon T.

    This is by far the best quality Midnight Munchie on the North Shore, open up late enough to hit it up on your way home from the bar. Although not as great as it once was. You use to be able o take half the meat out of one large roast beef and make another. It still is hard to find a better alternative at 2 in the morning. Whether having a classic roast beef or laying down some cash for the fried oysters, you really cant go wrong. However, do stay away from the hot dog plate, it feels like the only rip-off on the whole menu. I think they only put it there for that random picky eater that can't see all the way better items. After all the times Kelly's has saved me from late night hunger, i'd love to give it 5 stars, and if it was 1999, i would. But things have changed since Kelly's started appearing in strip malls and furniture stores. Like anything that gets big, its quality starts to suck. So get out to Kelly's on the beach before you see them everywhere and they become just another Arby's.

    (4)
  • Jamie F.

    Thank god I am not allergic to seafood. Very rarely will you find me at Revere Beach but when I AM there, I'd purposely park near Kelly's. Or if I'm parked far away, I would make the mile-long trek to Kelly's. Now that's love right there ... or I'm just a fatty ;( I've been to 4 of 5 locations and this one is the best. I don't know of any other chain that does fried seafood better. The buffalo wings and burgers aren't bad either. I have yet to try the roast beef sandwiches but I always feel compelled to get the fried seafood, which never disappoints and is always fresh. -1 star for the not-so-good items like the milky clam chowder, dry cheese fries, and over-fried onion rings.

    (4)
  • Bryan K.

    Classic. Delicious. The fried clams are soft and large. Only complaint is that is is a bit expensive. Just behind the beach with plenty of seating. Kelly's provided an excellent place for a big lunch after a day on the beach. Also, the roast beef sandwich is amazing, obviously.

    (4)
  • Ido W.

    Kelly's roast beef has more than just roast beef. It also has pulled beef. And a line. There is always a line. And do you know why there is a line? There is a line because people know that these sandwiches are worth waiting for. People know that Kelly's sandwiches are big, tasty and probably not good for your heart. I keep coming back. I would recommend it to anyone else. P.S. The portions are really big. So one sandwich and small onion rings is truly enough for a couple, in my opinion.

    (5)
  • Kate T.

    BEST BEST lobster roll I've ever had! Now I am from southern California so that might not be saying much but let me tell you, I still dream about this lobster roll. I can't wait for my next visit to Boston where I will jump off the plane and head straight to Kellys! The roll itself is so buttery and delicious, it's full of huge chunks of tender lobster-literally exploding with lobster. The lady in front of me in line(obviously a regular) let me in on a little secret...order the Lobster roll with an extra roll(just the bread, they gave me this for about 50 cents extra) and you can actually make 2 sandwiches for the price of one, there is so much lobster packed on one roll there is more then enough to fill two rolls. Ahhh...I wish I lived in Boston!

    (5)
  • Sara S.

    The hype is justified. What took me so long to come here?? Love it. I'm not even a roast beef gal. But it came with gooey cheese and the roast beef was delicious.

    (4)
  • Lynn B.

    I always get the fried clams - they are to die for! perfectly cooked, nice big bellies - YUM!

    (4)
  • Chrissy H.

    The hubby and I went to grab some lunch before the sand castle action and sat on the beach wall with numerous other diners to enjoy our meals. I was casually sitting on a bench with a sandwich in my hand talking with my husband when all of a sudden there's a gust of flapping, feathery wind in my face and I come eye to eye with a seagull whose beak is less than an inch from my hand, trying to pull the roast beef from between my fingers. Of course I screamed in surprise and much chaos ensued under the pagoda. (Mostly, the other diners just laughed) My husband, realizing that he had to take the upper hand, flailed his arms and yelled at the bird until it flew off. And luckily, the gull didn't fly off with my lunch. Just goes to show what kind of risk you take when you eat at Kelly's. But it's still tasty.

    (4)
  • Christopher P.

    This place has the best fried clams around. You can ever order them with the bellys on them if you want. I haven't been there in a long, long time. However, this place was awesome while I was there.

    (4)
  • Ed W.

    A few things you newbies need to understand about Kelly's. (1) the one on Revere beach is the only real Kelly's. The rest are abominations. You have not been to Kelly's until you've been to the one on Revere beach. Allston location? Seriously? There's a Kelly's in Allston now? A sure sign that we live in the end times. (2) Even the original is a shadow of its former self. When natives rave about Kelly's it is because of memories of going there as kids with our parents, and later in high school after the prom or after a party gets broken up, and later still because...it's Kelly's and where else you gonna go? Point is its reputation has nothing to do with anything happening there this year or this decade. (3) The whole experience has been bastardized in some crazed attempt on the part of management to act like an honest-to-god business. They employ women now. And have some sort of tarp thing out front to keep customers warm. Even the menu board looks like someone tried to make it logical instead of just having pictures of various things they sell flung up randomly. And when you order they actually take your name instead of just deciding you are "small beef sauce" or whatever. ALL wrong. Not in the moral sense, obviously. Women and logic and attempts at customer service are all good things, just not what Kelly's used to be. The true Kelly's of old didn't give a damn how cold you were or what your stupid name was or whether the menu made sense or even represented what they actually had to sell. But it did two things well: the food and giving you what you ordered without seeming to make any effort at all to remember you, no matter how busy it was. The roast beef sandwiches were bigger, the fried seafood, onions rings etc were less greasy and tastier. (Coffee was never good, but they still opened every morning except Christmas to sell it despite having no real breakfasty foods to offer with it). It was worth the wait in the cold. I'd still tell a newcomer to go because the food isn't bad exactly (lobster rolls, if you can get a mortgage for one, are not as big as they used to be, but still yummy: lobster in a butter-soaked hot dog bun, what's not to love?) and it truly is a beloved local institution or place, the way the bleachers at Fenway or the "Dirty Water" of the Charles are. Just understand that it is living on the memories locals have of it twenty and thirty years ago. You'd need a time machine to really understand.

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  • Melissa S.

    I usually reserve trips to Kelly's for the summer when I want to walk on the beach and then treat myself to a nice Roast Beef sandwich with Cheese and Mayo...yum. Needless to say, since this place is takeout only, you need to be willing to find a place to sit and eat which isn't hard since it's right across from the beach. On certain days, the people watching almost outweighs the great food. I always ask specifically for thin-sliced RARE roast beef and that ensures I get it just the way I like it and seems like they have no problem with that. When I'm in the mood, I'll sometimes order the cheese fries to go along with my red meat. Talk about heart attack on a plate...fries smothered in cheese and bacon couldn't get much more artery clogging.

    (4)
  • Jillian Y.

    Chocolate milkshake=amazing. 'Nuff said.

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  • Meg C.

    Wow, I used to love Kelly's. It was a summer staple for my family, we'd pile in the car, get our food, and get back in the car to eat. Anyway, the last time I visited was SO disappointing. The food seemed so different and the quality was much lower than I remembered. The fried scallops looked and tasted like they came out of a freezer. It is overpriced and the portions aren't that great anymore. It probably has to do with the fact that they are now a chain restaurant. What a shame. Also, please note that Kelly's attracts some scary-aggressive seagulls, so it is best not to let small children walk around with french fries.

    (1)
  • Edmund I.

    -- 4.0 Stars -- Man, this has got to be the best place for a Lobster Roll in my opinion. Given, that it was my first time trying such a roll, I fell in love with it. I've been to New Hampshire and Maine, but I haven't been able to get a roll as good as th

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  • Blair H.

    Have the munchies after stepping on syringes hidden in the sand? I did. Heard of this place through...rachael ray...ahem...i know. Had some reubens the size of my face with onion rings. The sandwich was good, but the chips were friggen ruffles. The kind that you get in your elementary school lunch boxes. The onion rings needed salt. The food was only decent. Not quite worth the 50 mile walk up the beach, but fun none-the-less. A word of caution. Buy two sandwiches and leave one out for the griffins disguised as seagulls. They're f'ing vicious! Eating on their patio gives you somewhat of safety in numbers. Eating on the beach is like asking the pterodactyls to rape your food.

    (4)
  • Mark M.

    Second time here and it's still great! Nothing beats their Roast Beef, fries and o-rings while dining across the street at the beach. For less mess, order the BBQ sauce on the side. And like everyone says...watch those gull's by the beach! Makes Hitchcock's birds seem tame Great conversation with the guy taking my order, too. What a character!

    (5)
  • Lauren R.

    I'm going to have to disagree with Linda S on the grease factor... I was actually surprised that the fried fish platter was not nearly as greasy as I anticipated. It was, in fact, an enormous mound of fried food. But the three fish filets - each one pretty damn sizeable - was (gasp!) mostly fish. White, flaky, seemingly fresh fish, the kind of quality you certainly don't expect when you waltz up to an outdoor beachfront fried seafood carry out joint. It was perfectly lightly breaded in a way that clings closely to the fish as you break your fork in to a restaurant-worthy chunk of meaty fish, rather than falling off in huge battered chunks to reveal a puny little chunk of shriveled guppy. I will second Blair H. on the desparately seeking salt onion rings. They were desparately seeking more breading, too, in my opinion. Unlike my fish, I'll take those little circles of pseudo-veggie as caked in batter as I can get em. These were unlike any I've seen before, with a sparse and unproportionate amount of bread barely coating a very naked and inappropriately exposed-looking onion. In other news, the boy liked the roast beef sandwich. I don't think he was floored by it, though. I am ashamed to admit that I did not try the namesake item for myself. Did anyone else notice the huge gaps in prices? Obviously, a deli-style sandwich and fresh seafood fall into different pricing categories, but the range still sort of threw me for a loop. With some of the other seafood items upwards of $17, the only one that fit the bill of cheap eats was the fish platter (a MEDIUM "side order" of clams is $26!!). I really wanted the fried clams but I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for it at a walk-up window. And yet the signature roast beef sandwich earned its "Best of Cheap Eats" crown at a wallet friendly $5 and change. Hmm.

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  • Paul S.

    One of the Best Eateries in the area...! The place is a bit overrated and prices are a bit high. Portions are Large, Food is Quality..! Everything is tasty here.... clam chowder, Fried Clams, Hot Dogs, Not to Mention the Beef....

    (4)
  • Andrea P.

    Kelly's is classic and delicious. Never fails. Yeah, sometimes the staff is rude but then again you ARE in Revere, right? There's nothing much more to say. Love it here and always have.

    (5)
  • Erin L.

    This is a fun place to go on a nice, summer night. The location is terrific and considering this place has been around for about 50 years, it's an institution. The food is pretty much what you find everywhere else (lobster rolls, clam chowder, roast beef, etc.). The bread on the lobster rolls was salty deliciousness. The seating is all outside, and across the street near the beach. Be prepared to feel slightly full and nauseated after a meal here as the servings are huge and the food is definitely heavy. Unless you're feeding a busload of hungry 7th graders, don't order the large fries....they're HUGE. Best part of the whole place? The adorable north shore boston accents you hear while you order.

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  • Julie M.

    Just adding that you can also go to Saugus, Natick and Danvers to eat at Kellys. While the one in Revere is the original one, I prefer Saugus. The Revere one is only a "stand" per se as opposed to an actual restaurant that you can sit down at and eat.

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  • Stephanie K.

    I happened to be down the beach and needed to pick up food for a friend. I informed the staff of a sesame seed allergy, they said "no problem " and gave me 2 bottom buns for the sandwich, when i finally got home and opened the sandwich I shocked to see sesame seeds. thank god it was morning and we could see the sesame seeds, cus if it was night my friend would have died. 1 star for not caring about customers when it comes to their health and well being.

    (1)
  • Jennette H.

    Everytime I think about Kellys i get excited!!! Their seafood is the most amazing thing on earth! I am big on seafood and I haven't been disappointed at all whenever I go there. Although I haven't been in awhile my mouth starts to water just thinking about the tarter sauce and fried shrimp, clam, and scallops!!!! nothing reminds me of Boston summers more than hanging out at the beach with a plate of fried shrimp from Kelly's while fighting with the seagulls. Matter of fact I am going to take a trip down there this weekend with the family and feast on those wonderful clams!!! :)

    (5)
  • Joel M.

    Ate here yesterday for lunch during a day at the beach... As a first time customer, went with the roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was very tender and good, but there was no au jus???? Just adding a sauce would have set this deal off, but without it was pretty bland.

    (3)
  • Linh V.

    I don't know what's so special about this place. It taste just like every other roast beef joint. All the fried things taste just like.. fried things. The roast beef taste like roast beef. The clam chowder looks and taste like they scooped water out of revere beach to make it, but of course it probably just came from a can. I can't lie, the lobster roll was pretty good. But it is still way overrated.

    (3)
  • Amanda L.

    Everybody seems to love this place, including the seagulls that are eying my pretty roast beef sandwich with their beady little eyes. I didn't know that you actually had to ask for the sauce.....I thought it was just automatic, whoops. The lines are a little discombobulated, some people are standing nearby because they are waiting for their food, others are staring at the menu trying to decide what they want, and there are people that are actually waiting in line. I always feel slightly awkward in these situations. Seriously though, best roast beef sandwich EVAH. The sauce really makes it. And the onion rings are NOM NOM. There's no seating area, but you can walk across the Reveah Beach Pahkway, (LOOK BOTH WAYS FIRST) and sit on one of the benches. Just be wary of the wind, because if even a sliver of meat falls on the ground, those damn seagulls will get you. Grab some plastic knives on your way out.

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  • DeeJay H.

    I have been to Kelly's probably over a hundred times (since I was a wee tot)...It is pretty much perfect. When my friend came into Boston from Iceland for 24 hours, it was one of the places I had to bring him. This is less of a review and more of advice. 8am is not too early for Kelly's- especially if you are hungover. The breakfast sandwiches are the best in the land....and when I am feeling particularly hungover, I get a coffee shake. It is a caloric bonanza. If what you are getting is fried...then what you are getting needs extra tartar. Unless you are with over 4 people, do not get the large fry. And if you are deciding between the onion rings and the fries, go for the onion. The roast beef sandwich is the best on the north shore- but IF and only IF you ask them to slice it thin. If not, you are going to be chewing down tough pieces of thickly cut cow. Get it with sauce, cheese, and mayo- with extra sauce on the side to dip. Clam chowder is a must and the best in the land- traditionally made thin like it is supposed to be here in the Commonwealth. My friend Jess swears by the hotdog. But I think she is an asshole for going to Kelly's and getting a hotdog. There I said it. Bring some sort of weapon with you if you plan on eating on the beach. I have seen many a sandwich taken by the 'flying rats" (seaguls) that hang there. They walk with the people as if they are equals and aren't afraid. Anything fried there is good. I recently saw chicken salad and a reuben on the menu...If you plan on getting either, perhaps my friend Jess can take you when she gets her hotdog because you all would essentially be assholes. THERE I SAID IT.

    (5)
  • Ming C.

    My friends drove from Boston just to get lunch here: Roasted beef sandwich, pastrami sandwich, fried clams and chips! We ate inside the car behind the fogged window and watch the cold wind pushed waves along the beach. It's a mass with all the juice and sauce but gratifying food experience!

    (4)
  • Carlo S.

    I used to love Kelly's like half the people making reviews on this....I am now somewhat disappointed in the directions Kelly's has made. 1. Their food is overpriced and can be considered a ripoff when it comes to purchasing at other locations at almost HALF the price with if not the same, double the amount of food. 2. I think that the different locations have different chefs that cook the roast beef and fry the clams, fish, etc different because I love the one in Medford and Revere and HATE the one in Saugus and Danvers....even the one in Natick is better than half of these places. They should've left it with one or two locations ONLY. Maybe even the third left in Natick to assist with long distance central MASS residents. 3. Their service is dropping like dominos. I went through drive-thru one time in Medford and I asked for sweet and sour and/or ketchup. When I drove off....nothing included. I went back in to get some and they said I would have to purchase something???? wtf? I showed them a receipt and they gave me some but I had the honor of saying, "you guys really lost alot of customers in the last decade with your quality service and food." This one just one example....Prior to 2000....I never had a complaint about Kelly's Roast Beef....guess the times have changed for the worse in Kellys

    (3)
  • Lillian C.

    Great lunch spot, especially if the weather is nice and you can sit right by the beach. I got the lobster salad roll, which was good, but I've had better. Hubby got the pulled beef sandwich, which he said was very yummy. We'd go back again.

    (3)
  • Daniel D.

    Just solid. Clean enough place with a wide variety of sandwiches at good prices. Roast beef a little dry, but maybe I should have dressed it up. Fries are good, and you feel like you get your money's worth on the lobster roll. Great place to stop by after picking up a visitor from the airport! Also, plenty of benches across the street so you can eat on the beach.

    (4)
  • Mary R.

    I like Kelly's. In particular I like this Kelly's. I like the long wait, and the uncomfortable tables all because it feels as if you're on vacation. With the beach just across the street, you can't go wrong. I usually have their roast beef, which I think is very good. (Disclaimer: Growing up in NY, I thought Arby's made good roast beef). This weekend I decided to try the kids plate of chicken fingers and fries. I was not disappointed, or hungry. The portion was huge. The chicken was great and the fries were, as always, the perfect crispiness. Kelly's might not be the most amazing, but this location combines all the right things for a perfect summer dinner.

    (5)
  • jonathan u.

    Sit down on the seawall and eat your sandwich like a man! I must admin I am greatly disturbed that people can now get Kelly's deliciousness without having to park at the world famous Revere Beach. Now they have drive throughs and fancy booths. Don't believe the hype, nothing quite accompanies a fantastic roast beef sandwich then sand in your ass. Well first to the food, there roast beef is great and you can order it how you like it, my preference is medium rare. People rave about there chicken fingers which are excellent as well but if you only get one thing try their fries! A large fry will feed a full family of four. I have attempted to eat an entire large fry and have come to the conclusion that it is impossible. It is fine to try though. Also they make fantastic tartar sauce and I recommend them on the Fry's (stop being a baby and just try it, I promise you'll like em). All in all its worth the trip, there are like 6 locations but go to Revere for the ambiance of the sand and whatever it is that floats in the water there.

    (5)
  • Bethany B.

    My first trip to Kelly's and it was a good one! The small roast beef sandwich almost knocked me over but I made a serious dent in it. Very impressed that the horseradish was fresh and potent! Kids loved their dogs, fries, and fruit cup. So glad that places offer fruit now for the kiddies. Makes the hot dog seem less unhealthy :) The onion rings were awesome. So nice to eat and walk on the nearly deserted beach. Now I can say I have had Kelly's in Revere!

    (4)
  • Mary D.

    i liked it here but there only outdoor seating and all the segulls can get at your food

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  • Brad H.

    My must stop place for lobster rolls in Boston. The price is 18.95, but it's overfilled with prime lobster meat and served in a toasted bun. Open 24 hours, outdoor seating only which includes the tables on the boardwalk.

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  • Mike M.

    Even though this place has such a widespread reputation for its roast beef sandwiches, I must say that eating here is a complete and total disappointment. The first time I came, the food was great, but after many subsequent visits, I realized that I just got lucky. 7 out of 10 times the sandwich was soggy, and came with about a 2 inch thick layer of mayo, even after I asked to spread it lightly. I also tried their clam chowder, and every time it tasted like salt and water. I really made an effort to like this place, but in the end the reality of an inconsistent and unhealthy product prevailed. I doubt I will be coming here again.

    (2)
  • Al C.

    I wish I could live in the kitchen. Roast beef sandwiches, fried clams and lobster rolls are the best.

    (5)
  • Darnelle B.

    Roast beef..extra sauce extra cheese....and don't forget the fried clams...not just strips like what we get in California..these are the entire clam bellies...I crave this place and have had friends bring this to me when coming from Mass....This is a must eat when in Mass! WICKED GOOD!

    (5)
  • Andrea K.

    Kelly's is one of those places that everyone knows about and has been to once in their life. With 5 locations (Natick, Saugus, Medford, Revere, Danvers) Revere is the best, the other places are just ok for some reason. The prices are way overpriced but the quality and quantity of the food is huge so in a way its paying for itself but they could be a little bit cheaper for such a popular joint. Their fried clams are tasty and so is their tartar sauce, I have yet to find a place that has better tartar sauce than Kelly's. Also their hot dogs and the buttered rolls are really also a good choice for something slightly light. The roast beef sandwiches are really filling but sometimes the meat is over done but that is a rare occasion. For the fried haddock I would only get it from Revere, for some reason they have the best haddock, the other locations are always dry and with no flavor at all, it tastes like it was from the day before. If you want good seafood then just go take a ride to Revere and see the flocking attack seagulls that they have there and eat at Kelly's. I would pass on the other locations as the food isnt all that fresh I personally think.

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  • Kendra M.

    this is the thing i miss most about massachusetts now that i live in LA. warm, rare roast beef on a bun with spicy bbq... the fried clams are good (though i am not allowed to eat shellfish anymore- allergies) and the fries tasty too. all this, to be eaten by the beach. best summer evenings ever. when i am back in town, i make an effort to eat here at least once... a day.

    (5)
  • Julie A.

    this is a freakin' institution all right! I was a non meat eater for many many years and this place was still a killer spot for crab and lobster rolls. Now, I eat meat. First place I went for a Roast Beef sandwich? here. was it the best I have ever had still?! yep! negatives... the seagulls are wicked annoying and ruthless.

    (4)
  • Stacey T.

    A bit over-priced for what it is but still one of my favorite divey spots for lunch.

    (4)
  • Billie M.

    I love what even the SUGGESTION of Kelly's does to my mother. I've actually wondered (I get really bored sometimes) if given the option to save my sister and I, or a Kelly's roast beef sandwich, from a sinking ship, which my mother would choose. Actually, if I asked her that question right now, I bet she'd have to thoughtfully pause... But who can really blame her? I mean, warm roast beef, topped with horseradish and BBQ sauce, squished between two pieces of toasted buttered bun.... Shakespeare has written of love like this. Mind you, these sandwiches are huge, and their other offerings are just as delectable (great onion rings, and fried clams, and a surprisingly good lobster roll), so it's best to get together a small contingent that is a-ok with sharing. Late spring and early autumn are the best times to go, as you can find an empty picnic table (Ok, a bench and your lap) right across the street, and gaze at the glory (he) that is Revere beach while you eat. But I'd be lying if I said you couldn't find me cramming my gob with a sandwich, huddled in the front seat of a running car, on a freezing day in February. My mother raised me right.

    (5)
  • JOANNE S.

    It was Friday night and I needed a beach and a treat. Went to Kelley's and haven't been to that one in Revere for a long time. Got a sm clam and a roast beef sandwich with my hubby. Claims tasted really good but they weren't really hot, same with fries and onion rings. I have to say that the roast beef was disappointing. We usually go to Billies in Melrose and their roast beef sandwich's are delicious. I did not find Kelly's to be as good as famous as they are. That's my opinion and I am sticking to it. lol

    (2)
  • Shari Z.

    Listen Kid, ya can't miss this if y'ah even within like ah faave hundrid maaale radius of Reve-yah, k? Ya can't. A lobster roll this big is not made legendary overnight. My family was going here before the remodel (some of you may say, remodel? The remodelled and it looks like this? Yes.) .. and they were literally throwing money into a shoe box under the order counter. This happened after you placed your order, and they kind of pretended to add up the cost, and they came up with some utterly random amount of money for you to pay, like $17.37. Yep. You would have no idea what in heck they were talking about, so you just threw the dough down. Fried clams, lobster rolls, things of legend here. My braver than me relatives buy them, wrap them, and take them on the plane for dinner on the way back to San Fran. I kid you not. There is a lot of nostalgia here, for the older folks, there used to be a fair-like setting at the beach, rides, clean sand, nice. Later on, I cruised up and down the strip with high school friends and it was a mess, but we loved it, because at the end of it all was Kelly's. Score. Now, it's rather desolate until night time, and frankly, you'd be best off getting your grub and exiting the area, but you can do as op suggested and sit on the sea wall, people watch, and raise your cholesteral by the second while you chow down on the biggest, baddest lobstah roll around Boston. This isn't your rip off tourist lobstah roll, Kid. Enjoy.

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  • Jesse N.

    The prices can get a little steep, but the huge portions really make you forget about that. The food is good. The chowder is usually very creamy, which I love, and the onion rings are never soggy and aren't those gross frozen things. The roast beef, well, I won't say that it is the best cut of beef, but it is very good compared to a lot of places i have been, and they put it on a really soft, grilled/buttered roll, so that makes it YUM, in my opinion. Now, my boyfriend and I just discovered the cheese fries a few months ago and THOSE... oh my goodness holy moly yum! Yeah... so totally not good for you, but soooo delicious. Way to fill a junkfood craving, and really, it was like a whole meal for the both of us, and there is cheese on every fry and.... BACON!! Dang... now I am hungry..

    (4)
  • Jon C.

    Heaven! The best RB sandwich I have ever had. The coke there is a perfect mix, great compliment to a perfect sandwich. Make the journey, its a 20 min drive from Boston, at 2 AM, but it is worth it. This place is legendary. Don't worry, its well lit.

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  • Eric S.

    I have always come here now and then but had to rate and give my review about it today...Whent to revere beach on last saturday and first thing i went for was this kellys...the seafood is the freshest around and the onion rings freshly made too and are really good i really like this place with a passion ...they do get busy and lines can be annoying but the area is always packed on a good hot day ..i will return here often whenever im in this neck of the woods in revere....good looks on the good food Kellys for my friends and family

    (5)
  • Liz P.

    Kelly's was always the late night pit stop after an evening of rocking out at the Rat or the Channel. Those two clubs are gone but Kelly's is still going strong. I never came here specifically for the roast beef. Mino's Roast Beef is thinly sliced and more flavorful. Overall Kelly's has a very respectable roast beef sandwich. What I did love was the shrimp basket, chicken fingers and onion rings. All that grease always tastes so good on a belly full of alcohol. The lobstah rolls are supposed to be pissah. Big brother and his wife swear they are the best on the North Shore. Not liking lobster terribly much, I'll take their word for it.

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  • Dragony F.

    Me, my two friends and our seafood platters VS. overly aggressive divebombing seagulls and the bitter bitter cold Who wins this epic battle between man and nature? after the loss of a fried scallop and some cold feet, we emerge triumphant to enjoy our food as well as our random winter stroll along Revere Beach - nothing like playing on snowbanks in the sand! Scallop or Clam roll = ~$10-12, a GENEROUS heap of thinly breaded GIGANTIC scallops or clams, perfectly fried till golden and tender without being weighed down by oil, served on a toasted burger roll and accompanied by fries and onion rings New England Clam chow-DA = ~$4, flavorful chowder that was more soupy than thick but with plenty of clams lurking in the warm creamy goodness To truly enter fried crustacean heaven, just order the fried scallops or clams (which come in a big paper sack) and dispense with the bread, fries or onion rings which were nothing special Again, watch out for them seagulls, they're pretty wily and will stop at nothing to steal your precious food

    (4)
  • D C.

    Flavorless overpriced haddock plates, COMPLETELY MUSHY FRIES because they put the darn fish DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THEM. They do this every time. Their hot dog and buttered bun is great, but you can make that at home in two seconds, so what's the point? They are resting on their laurels.

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  • Zachary S.

    ahhh, a plate of fried food. onion rings, fries and clams. great clams. yum!

    (5)
  • D W.

    I expected more...this place is like Mc Donalds's now.... food is fast/fair.....

    (2)
  • Joe S.

    Can I get an overrated? First of all, I don't want to hear all of you talking about fish and hot dogs and all that crap. When you talk about Kelly's, you don't talk about any of the food except the roast beef. That being said, Kelly's is just an overpriced, overrated roast beef joint. I have been there a few times, and the roast beef has been only so-so for the "famous" Kelly's. I have found that Bill and Bob's, Nick's and the place in Danvers square (can't think of the name) are superior to Kelly's. Their roast beef is good, don't get me wrong, but not GREAT. Maybe it's because I'm spoiled with all these other places...

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  • Rich O.

    I'm going 4 stars overall but only 3 on the sandwich they more or less popularized. There is better roast beef sandwiches to be had which wasn't always the case. So, try something else. The cheese burger rocks, the hot dog is excellent and the cheese fries are a messy disaster but mighty tasty. I'm not much a seafood guy but a friend swears by the clams. My biggest complain is the prices, for a beach side fast food join,t have gotten a little out of hand

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  • Rajiv R.

    Established in the 50s, Kelly's on Revere Beach is almost a Historical monument in the area, well known and worshiped by New Englanders for their roast beef sandwiches and clams. This visit to the restaurant marked the grand finale to the nights' festivities, having seen the fireworks and the sand sculptures earlier. Kellys has several windows where one may order from their long menu of seafood, sandwiches and the like. There is no seating area and your only choice to enjoy them is 'to-go'. Following the age old tradition I sat across from Kellys on the sitout by the beach enjoying my fish plate and clams. It was delicious, filling and big surprise, rich. I had to bring the Clam Chowder I ordered back home. Al, in all, Kelly's is a must for seafood lovers.

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  • Sam E.

    I'll keep this short and sweet. Kelly's is a Boston/Revere institution. The roast beef sandwiches taste fantastic (~ $6 or $7 depending on how much meat you want). Buy your sandwich and go hang out at the Revere Beach, right across the road and watch the crazy locals sun themselves on the sidewalk (why they don't go on the sand is a mystery).

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  • Nuritsa T.

    I used to live nearby but have moved to LA for 9 yrs now and I have not been able to find a roast beef samich like Kellys. The meat melts in your mouth. I get it with pickles and BBQ sauce. Of course I got the fries to eat with tarta sauce. It the best! If anyone visits I have them bring me a couple of sandwiches. I wish there was one here!

    (5)
  • Lorraine H.

    Always a fun place to eat and the food is good. I love to take out of towners there.

    (3)
  • Rebecca H.

    My brother lives a block away from Kelly's and scenic Revere Beach, so maybe the mystique has worn off somewhat for him, but whenever I come home I make him take me there to get a booster shot of deep fried goodness and nostalgia. But I must be out of practice, because last time, I ordered the fish n' chips (YUM!), strolled across the street, and sat down with my bro on the beach to eat. Within seconds, a flock of hungry seagulls had engulfed me, and were luckily so busy devouring every last bite of my fish, chips, and little packages of tartar sauce that they forgot to peck out my eyes. As I stood there afflicted like a character in a Hitchcock movie, my brother, the Kelly's pro that he is, just shook his head and laughed sadly, as if to say, you've been gone too long, sister.

    (4)
  • Vanilla P.

    Beefy beefy beefy. So much meat in everything! I felt like a caveman, if a caveman actually cooked his meats, put them between bread slices, and used bbq sauce. It was honestly SOOO beefy, that I had to pull off some of the beef because I was afraid I would drown in it. Same with the clam chowda. The chowda was so clammy, that the vegetables all lost their bowl real estate, and only 4 or 5 potatoes remained in the clam-gentrified bowl. Delicious. So many people were there too! I was amazed at the crowd.

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  • Francesca R.

    It's the same thing every time: --Spend a few minutes nervously on the periphery, figuring out what's a line and what's a cluster of people waiting for their food; get in the line. --Order your food - remember to be specific about sauces, sides, drinks, quantities because these guys are too busy to interpret and you will end up with only one tartar sauce and no ketchup. --Wait with the shiftless groups while cars blasting reggaeton cruise by. --Bring your food (always a fish sandwich for me) to one of the covered seating areas. --Wolf down your greasy delicious food as fast as you can so as to consume it before it blows away in the wind (you've already lost all your napkins) or before the seagull that is almost in your lap pecks your eyes out to get your food. --Chastise your husband who feeds the rest of his sandwich to the birds, say "you're just encouraging them to terrorize people" or similiar. --Feel bloated as you gaze at the ocean for a few moments I love it! --Fini

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  • Brady B.

    Two words: lobster roll. I have had countless lobster rolls over the years at many different places and I honestly think that Kelly's has the best one by far. It's $16 and worth every penny. Loaded with fresh, chunky lobster and light on the mayo with finely chopped celery. Everybody that I've told to try this has come back raving about it. It doesn't come with fries (a small bag of chips), but believe me, you won't have any room for them. Not to mention lotsa big hair and camaros galore on lucious Revere beach.

    (5)
  • AJ F.

    I heart Kelly's!!....In my opinion the best place to go for Roast Beef! Kellys @ Revere Beach was the spot! Back in the day and Im talkin like 10yrs ago. You'd go to Kelly's grab a sandwich then go sit on the wall and People watch. You could sit there for hours people watching, laughin at whatever passed by...if it wasnt Hoochie mama's or Pimp'd out rides of some sorts Kellys @ Revere Beach could be amusing. The only negative is the Seagulls! They attack! So Beware! I've been to the Kelly's locations in Medford, Saugus, Peabody, and Revere and all are Sooo good!! The only downer is that it is on the pricey side for Roast beef-fast food. Its $7-8 bucks for a Roast beef sandwich. Def. worth it though!

    (5)
  • Robert S.

    good stuff, right on the water, check out the shells on the beach, huge, make great soap dishes!

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  • Cooley H.

    The BF and I went here last Saturday and ABSOLUTELY adored it. I am usually wary of places where you order outdoors and pick up at the window--they always seem a little questionable in terms of health code concerns--but this place was very professional and neat. It was pricier than your standard beach fare, but we had a gift card so that made it easier. I had an incredible buffalo chicken wrap, and the BF raved for quite a while about how much he enjoyed his grilled chicken sandwich. We split a medium french fry--which was MORE than enough for two--and already plan to go back later this summer.

    (5)
  • George V.

    Okay, this place is great!! I am 100% Bostonian born and raised but this fine dining spot ^_^ is in a town called Revere which is just a bit North of Boston. Kelly's Roast Beef is located on Revere Beach making it the perfect spot for a fat, juicy burger during the summer or for a nice chicken finger plate with bbq sauce. MMMMM.... I am constantly thinking of finding new spots like this but have only found few that could compare. This place reminds me of a diner that u cant sit in ;) sounds strange eh? Well the reason this probably is like this is for the simple fact that, well, there isnt enough seats! Kellys branched out and opened a few more stores with seats for all! Seafood is great, condiments are a must, ( who praises condiments anyway?!? ME.....) The fries are alright but the atmosphere here is incredible. Take ur girl, guy, partner whatever and stop by for a treat. and then after u stuff ur face take a walk down to the banana boat for a refreshing dessert. (^_^) Family-friendly, affordable, and on-point!!!!

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  • Mike B.

    I dont get it!!! Anyone who puts this place more than 2 stars is delusional.. Great Tartar sauce, Roast Beef has gone down hill, and even the clams now suck!!! Actually they do have a pretty good hamburger and Hotdog also

    (2)
  • A. T.

    Compared to the Comm Ave location, the food pretty much tastes the same (or slightly worse). Outdoor seating only, so plus one-half star for the beach view. Overall, not really worth the drive.

    (3)
  • Rob Z.

    The Original Kelly's. This is a nice place during the summer to come down and eat next to the water. The food is nothing to write home about ever since it expanded and tried to cut costs. It's just an over priced grease pit by the sea now but can still be fun during the summer. Oh and look out for the birds.

    (3)
  • Ben C.

    Could very well be the best place around. I am leaving the area (not a fan of the north shore) but I will absolutely miss Kelly's roast beef... probably the only thing from the area I will miss! I dream about their large roast beef, with spicy mustard, bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and a slice of swiss cheese. crap. hungry again

    (5)
  • Dan O.

    Ok, so its 11PM on a sunday night and a couple of chef friends from the midwest are looking for some good New England seafood. I knew that the place to go is definately Kelly's on the beach. They were a bit leary of the "thin" clam chowder but i assured them this is how my grandmother used to make it. After a few bites they were believers. 1 clam roll, 1 lobster roll, and 1 scallop roll all perfect. Oh, and if you dont want you roll toasted with butter speak up, they will listen.

    (5)
  • Rita T.

    The roast beef is worth the money!

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  • Ian M.

    Kelly's is by far the best roast beef place around. The rolls are amazing. You might have to wait in line on a busy day, but it is well worth it nobody compares to them. When I lived in CT the only thing i really missed from around here was Kelly's

    (5)
  • Arthur D.

    I've had the lobster roll twice at Kelly's. The second time to see if was as really bad as I remembered. It was. Their sign says it contains the meat from two one pound lobsters. They must have discovered tailless lobsters. While there was plenty of lobster, it was all frozen or canned Knuckle and claw meat-no tail meat and it was tasteless. I think they should be made to change their sign. Art D-Burlington

    (1)
  • Linda S.

    What makes a sunny, breezy Sunday afternoon excursion to Revere Beach perfect? Stopping for lunch at Kelly's Roast Beef. They can be pricy but the mile high roast beef drizzled with 'sauce' on a warm griddled sesame roll is so worth it. Their fish platter is a pile of yummy (albeit greasy) of heaven -- you get 3 fish fillets, fries and onion rings. Just watch out for the hungry & bold seagulls if you take your food out to the sea wall or pavilions.

    (4)
  • Gary K.

    For years people have told me how great Kelly's was and I never thought so and I never got any real good food there. Everything tastes like fish, even the chicken and fries. If they were in the business of selling grease this would be the place. I think because it's been on Rever Beach for so long people just think it's great or maybe they never tasted real food. If you like fried food dripping with grease that all tastes the same this is your place. I would never get the roast beef there again! As far as the other Kelly's stay clear of those as well.

    (1)
  • Blayne D.

    Kelly's on Revere Beach has a very tender place in my heart because I used to order their Fried Shrimp Basket LATE at night when no other restaurants were open. I worked late those days and so did they! The experiece here will be an efficient one. The Staff is quite controlled and in synch with one another... making this purchase process a very smooth one and the multiple lines with windows just moves right along. I would enjoy seeing a less "elitist-seating" arrangement. The views are SO spectacular that not getting a table and resorting to the sand is JUST AS WONDERFUL!

    (4)
  • Hsiao-Ting C.

    This is the perfect spot to grab lunch before or after you go to the beach. I got the roast beef with the "sauce." So good! Much better than Arby's. The roast beef was really tender. The sesame bun is toasted with butter. Makes all the difference! Really yummy!

    (4)
  • Kathy B.

    Boy could I go for a Kelly's roast beef with sauce and a side of onion rings. Pretty much any day, any time of year. I don't know why their roast beef is so much better than anywhere else in the world (except Full of Bull which closed a few years ago on Rte. 1 in Saugus, MA. That was a VERY sad day). The ambiance is classic - a million cars jockeying for a space close the the massively long line at 1am. If you're visiting Boston and want to do a nice drive up to Marblehead and Salem (for all the quaint & historic stuff), you should stop and eat at Kelly's. Revere itself isn't a destination (no offense. My best friend grew up in Revere). But if you're within 10 miles of Kelly's and you can come up with any reason at all to put food in your stomach, go to Kelly's. They also have great lobster rolls but it's the roast beef that is legendary.

    (5)
  • Eric W.

    Everything here seems right to me. The only debate in my crowd was what was better between the crab roll and the roast beef. The beef wasn't as rare and I'm used to, but the thick cuts were tender and moist; the cheese and tangy BBQ sauce were perfect partners. The cheese fries were also excellent, though not worth a trip in themselves. Even though it was a perfect sunny Saturday, there wasn't a crowd in sight and plenty of room to enjoy it in a shelter by the beach. Just be prepared to defend your food from seagulls with your life.

    (5)
  • Julie R.

    These roast beef sandwiches are amazing. The roll is warm and buttery grilled. Not to mention what they consider their size small is actually a huge sandwich. I usually have to take meat out of it cause its so loaded. This location is the one I usually get one from. Their onion rings are homeade and are great. Also had the lobster roll, cheeseburger. All which are fresh and yummy! Perfect for taking over the to beach or pavillion to eat in the summer.

    (4)
  • Bill M.

    I was raised on Kelly's food. I love this place and I have never had a bad meal here. too bad I can't give them 6 stars.

    (5)
  • Cara P.

    Kelly's to me will always be the place where I used to hang out when I was too young to do a whole lot. I remember driving there when all my girlfriends and I got our license. It seemed SO far away back than. It seemed so risky to make the drive. But in reality we were really only trekking from Waltham to Revere. Sure we hung out there, drove by there, would buy a fountain soda there, would stand near the lines of people if their were cute boys or would chill on the beach (NEVER IN THE WATER, HELLO!?)..........but alas we never really ate anything from Kelly's. You know. What girl wants to be singled out of a crowd with a ton of boys around eating one of their huge Roast Beefs???? Not me. Not any of them. Not than. No way. Boy were we stupid. So fast forward "X" number of years (ahem) and we every once in a while, will make the drive to Kellys....still only 20 minutes (I live in Cambridge)....... Still a ton of teenagers around and groups of kids just sitting around and being, well kids. There is also a lot of older people walking around I noticed. They are geared up in their jogging suits hitting the pavement.....Be careful of the seagulls, they will do all but grab the sandwich out of your mouth. Walking down the main drag you will see a few ladies aka Magda from "There's Something about Mary" in their yards on lawn chair with the big sun reflector held under the chin ...hey they want to maximize their tan! There is also a TON of little kids around. Running around. Even worst in the summer....but seriously, I feel they are everywhere.......crying, falling, throwing fries at each other ......pulling at their kids harness! Running through the crowds in the water walking shoes and floaties and stopping short screaming for their parents because "They have to go!"...Huh...... You will also probably get hit on by a guy that wears sunglasses no matter day or night and has on the Whitest sneakers you will ever see, and will say "How uuuuuuu doin?" No lie...happens every time LOL.... All that aside, the RoasBeef Sandwich is alway a hit...never a miss.....The bread is the best part.buttered and lightly toasted to perfection.........their clam chowda is awesome......not too saltly, not too clammy, not too creamy..(Did I say that?)..just right.....And the lobster roll.......TO DIE FOR......I usually don't like anything based in MAYO, but this lobster roll is so yummy, so buttery, so perfect....it is worth the 20 minute drive to sit with the boy crazy teens, the track suit wearing elderly, the little kids trying to wiggle out of their harnesses, getting hit with a death ray from a "Magda" like lady's sun reflector while she is getting her tan, on the monster seagulls and the millions of "Joey's" hittin on the non locals........... Yes, there is one right down the street from me with booths and a long line the size of the Tobin bridge but it isn't the same....Nope. It is not the same as the Kelly's at Revere Beach. Oh if you are bringing fiddo: make note of when they can and can not be on the beach, there is food everywhere on the ground, the cars dont always stop when you cross the main drag and the crowds of people that you sometime have to maneuver through just may be too much for them. Oh and also remember, don't go in the water! j/k well.......not really!

    (5)
  • Casey S.

    Being from the North Shore its only natural to have extensive experience with roast beef sandwiches. That being said, out of every roast beef shop I've ever eaten at, Kelly's is hands down the worst beef around. If you desire over cooked, over priced and over rated roast beef this place is perfect for you.

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  • Steve N.

    resting on the praise of years past. always thought the beef was a little to thickly cut. love the burgers and lobster rolls though.

    (2)
  • Erin B.

    Please come to Chicago! Ha ha ha..seriously! Roast beef in Boston is like Italian beef in Chicago--there are a ton of places that serve it, but rarely no one place is exceptional. Kelly's takes the crown for roast beef! YUM! They serve it on a garlic roll and the roast beef is so light and fresh tasting. HUGE FAN! I only hope to come back when the weather is warm, and I can hang out people watching on the beach!

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  • Mark Y.

    Kelly's might be the greatest, yet simplest roast beef sandwich you will ever have. It's also the first place I bring out-of-towner's (the Revere Beach location that is). I was at a Sox game at Camden Yards and even got a "Kelly's Roast Beef" chant started. Now that's love.

    (5)
  • Craig C.

    I used to live right up the street and it is the best place on earth to go at 2am after drinking all night for tons of awesome munchies. Now that I am older I still make the trip here or route one to get what are my favorites: Large Roast Beef w/ lettuce, tomatoe and barbecue sauce, Hot dog with the toasted buttered bun (god it's good) Tuna done the same way The best fried clams with the belly's in the area I love the chowder too but it's the kind that is thin not thick like Legal's with tons of clams and potatoes in it. Burgers and fries also rock. My dad ate here too like 40 years ago so that should say it right there. Who else has been around that long? If the words Micky D's was going to come out of your mouth please go take a nap on the expressway! Plus in Revere you can eat on the beach or in a nearby bar and wash it down with a cold frosty one while eyeballing all the local freaks and high haired ladies.

    (4)
  • C R.

    Awesome!! It was well worth the wait in traffic. The roast beef was out of this world with cheese, BBQ and mayo. The onion rings are incredible too. Please open one in Florida!!

    (5)
  • Jennifer B.

    Kelly's Roast Beef has been around forever and it still as good as it was so many years ago, Read my review of Kelly's and other Boston area places to eat!!!!!! emptyfridge.wordpress.com

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  • Michael C.

    Kelly's has some of the best fast food I have had. It always hits the spot. Its really too bad they don't have one of these in the south shore, or downtown. :( Well.. maybe its a good thing for my health. ;)

    (4)
  • bella c.

    You have to try the "Rueben" it is even better than the roast beef. Kelly's fries, fried shrimp and pretty much anything else you see on the menu is going to be good.

    (4)
  • Adster N.

    I have to say I was disappointed by the fish & chips I got at Kellys. The fish wasn't soft and buttery as I expected, and the onion rings came in batter so thick you had to chew through them. I haven't tried anything else so maybe it's just the fish dish. There certainly were quite a few regulars in line when I was there, so Kellys must be doing something right.

    (2)
  • Julia C.

    It is a must on a summer night you are driving around with your friends! Kelly's is takeout-only on Revere Beach . It is nice for people-watching, sometimes you are lucky to grab an outdoor table. Awesome overstuffed roast beef sandwich, sliced fresh and is so big you have to hold it with two hands. I personally love to eat their lobster roll. Not expensive and great fun. Open till late, in time for a midnight snack.. and a walk on the beach!

    (5)
  • Laura M.

    I love Kelly's!! Especially in the summer you can sit and look at the lovely beach. Well at least the food is good! I'm not a fish fan so I can't offer my two cents about that, but the burgers and roast beef sandwiches are very good. If you haven't tried Kelly's yet you must. There are multiple locations now so there is no excuse! :)

    (5)
  • Dale N.

    I'm another long-time local, and I have to agree, Kelly's is not what it used to be. Once they franchised, the quality dropped. It's still a nice place to grab some fries to throw at the seagulls, and it can't be beat for a late-night pit stop, but it's not the place that used to be famous world wide.

    (3)
  • Maria R.

    awesome lobster roll & delicious chowder! perfect seaside nosh.

    (4)
  • Danielle F.

    I've lived in Revere for 30 Years and Kelly's has changed quite a bit. They have a lot of new stuff on the menu, some good, some not so good. I do think they are a bit over priced, but their clams and scallops are still pretty good. Their lobster roll is also decent, but over priced a bit. Some people really like their Roast Beef, I personally do not as it's sliced too thick, it's all in your personal taste, but their clam chowder is exceptional for sure! If you want great fried seafood in that area, try Santorini's, about 100 feet away from Kelly's, still on the beach.

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  • J B.

    There was a time when a visit to Boston wasn't complete without a visit to Kelly's, on Revere Beach. You'd grab a roast beef sandwich, some fried clams, sit up on the sea wall and watch the spectacle of folks parading up and down the boulevard. If you're still hoping to people watch, Revere Beach is certainly an experience, but I'd head elsewhere for the food. Fried clams are fairly tasteless, roast beef is just ok. Fries and onion rings are pretty good; and the chowder is the way it should be, milky and filled with tasty clams, but I'm not so sure this is the place anymore to make a meal of it.

    (2)
  • Jay F.

    An original New England fast-food chain that is by far superior to the national chains. Today was my second visit to the nice, clean place, the last being back in May. First time we sampled the fried clams and the onion rings, both were top-notch. This was followed by their lobster roll....mmm nice fresh local whole chunks of lobster, eight ounces. I get the mayo mixture on the side as I like to examine the freshness of the product because, if its especially sweet, who needs the mayo? This was the case, mind you, not the absolute best like you get on the shore, but extremely close. The turkey wrap was surprisingly good, as wraps go and we had an small order of fires that were served in a bag, crispy, fresh and golden, far from small, easily enough for two. On the second visit, I opted for the double cheeseburger which comes on the bun plain. If you want lettuce, tomato, etc, you have to ask. The counter person was nice enough to let me know that when I ordered. The burger was really good and juicy and the bun was nice too. We also sampled the roast beef sammich which was nice and pink and tasted like it was right from the roaster and sliced fresh The service was fast, but long enough to allow the cooked-to-order time. Definitely worth seeking out when in Boston.

    (4)
  • Jessica H.

    I definitely do not recommend people watching at Revere Beach! If you want to grab a quick roast beef sandwich though, you should go to Kelly's. I think they are really good. The fries and onion rings are awesome too. I would pretty much stay away from anything else on the menu though. I think they over-charge on everything else and the other stuff just isn't that good. If you aren't into eating on the beach, you should try their Saugus location. There is a ton of seating.

    (3)
  • Aboud Y.

    A Boston-area institution. Been here countless times for good fried clams (albeit overpriced), decent roast beef sandwiches, and awesome frappes while strolling down America's oldest public beach. While Kelly's is a bit overrated, Revere beach is needlessly dissed all the time (making it underrated) so it's a wash. I doubt I would really want to go to any other Kelly's location. This one gets the fourth star if for nothing else than history / nostalgia and lots of good memories (you know fighting seagulls and knocking down old ladies).

    (4)
  • Kevin T.

    Awesome seaside restaurant. A must stop for visitors and personal dining. Great great food with an ocean view.

    (5)
  • A C.

    Iconic establishment! Having grown up North of Boston, there is no better treat than a trip to Kelly's!!!!! LOVE this place! Yes, the roast beef sandwiches are great but so is their fried seafood and lobster rolls. I would give them 5 stars but a couple of years ago they went kind of corporate and so the feel is a little different. That said, I still enjoy a trip there any chance I get (even though I now live out of state)!

    (5)
  • Edith K.

    The clam chowder here is phenomenal. It is my favorite clam chowder because its broth-y and packed with clams. I know the brothiness of it may not appeal to others but it is my favorite part. However, the roast beef is often times not rare enough for me, making it dry and tough to enjoy. It is also a bit pricey, I paid about $7 bucks for a jr roast beef w/ sauce and cheese. I prefer to Liberty Bell for roast beef!

    (3)
  • Diana S.

    Hands down, Kelly's has the best lobster roll! I don't understand why their name is KELLY'S ROAST BEEF... Their roast beef isn't the best thing on their menu. If you ever have a chance to come here, do not waste your money on the roast beef, because it is not that great. just stick to the lobster rolls. Plus, their new england cowdaaa is tooooooo watery...

    (4)
  • Augusto T.

    A long journey rewarded with amazing lobster rolls. I have been to Kelly's in Revere Beach quite a few times. It is quite a long walk from the Wonderland T stop, but it is always worth it. Despite being called Kelly's Roast Beef, I recommend you get a lobster roll instead. The lobster rolls are not as cheap as the other items on the menu, but it is for a reason. They are loaded with full chunks of lobster meat. They are not crappy rolls, with shredded meat and tons of mayonnaise. Kelly's buttered, perfectly toasted rolls have huge chunks of fresh lobster meat, with claw and tail pieces clearly visible. You will have to fight seagulls that will try to have a taste. You also get a pickle and some chips with your roll. I ordered the seafood platter in addition to the lobster roll once, and it was also quite good. It had a huge amount of fried clams, fried fish, fried squid, fries, and onion rings. Be sure to share it though, it is huge. You order your food at an outdoor counter and might have to wait 10 minutes or so to get your food. Totally worth the walk and worth the wait. A lot of the other items on the menu sound tasty, but I cannot get myself not to order a lobster roll. It is just too good. A must try if you go to Revere Beach and worth going to Revere Beach just because of it.

    (5)
  • Rachael M.

    Stopping by Kelly's is a staple when I fly into the Boston area. I simply cannot resist fried seafood to start my visit off properly. My dad grew up in this area & has been taking me to Kelly's since I was little, so I suppose it has some sentimental value as well. I'm a sucker for the scallop plate, which is piled high with large, juicy scallops, onion rings, and a ton of french fries. Hello, heart attack on a plate! The batter on the scallops isn't too heavy, so you still get the seafood flavor. The tartar sauce isn't half bad, either, but I could it all plain. Service here is quick, but not very personable. Eh, it'd bother me more, though I'm really only interested in the food anyway. It isn't particularly cheap (my scallop plate runs me nearly $16), but it's worth the cash. I usually grab my food & head across the street to Revere Beach to do some people watching. If it's too cold, I'll just stay in the car. Either way, I end up tossing the majority of my french fries to the seagulls, who don't appear to be hurting for food. I'm not big on fried food, but when I make my way to the east coast, Kelly's is a must. For me, there's nothing like grabbing some yummy seafood & hanging out near the beach.

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  • Mike W.

    It's a classic, which brings out all the tourist, which makes the prices even more at this one then the usual Kelly's... which I believe are already a bit overpriced. The food is good, not thrilling but good. I've gotten to the point though that I'll only come here if someone else requests it. That's based solely on the prices. One person's meal can easily run them almost $30.

    (3)
  • Dee C.

    We came here mainly for their lobster rolls, and our wishes were granted. I ordered a surf and turf, so I can try their half size (4oz) lobster roll and half size (4oz) roast beef sandwich, bf ordered a regular lobster roll (8oz) with cheese fries. My half size sandwiches were so big, they looked like full sizes to me. Bf's full size just looked gigantic, and filled with gigantic claw meat!! We devoued the cheese fries first, because its packed with the gooey cheesey goodness, and topped with bacon! I ate my half size lobster roll, and it was so packed with claw meat, they kept on falling out. I only had 1/3 of my roast beef sandwich, because it was dry. Bf tried to finish his full size lobster roll, but it's just too big. He had couples of bites of roast beef, but it was too dry to him.

    (4)
  • Sam D.

    I'm being generous here giving them 2 stars but I like the soda machine. What made this place what it is today is great food, great portions at a fair price - that's all gone. The place on Rt1 is so NOT what I remember them as above. I went there last night - ordered a chicken finger plate...4 fingers and a HAND FULL of soggy fries - i should have taken a pic. Roast beef sandwich that was more bun then beef, it was like they ran out and just gave me what was left. It's just sad. Try the kids meal, it includes a shot glass of soda!...What a joke!..The cup cost more then the beverage...Kelly's please stop pinching pennies and go back to the way you used to do business or is this what happens when you expand and need to run the place like mcdonalds?? If you go to any other beef place - Billy's in Wakefield - the chicken finger plate will feed 2 people, has fries and onion rings - they still do what made Kelly's famous, except they haven't stopped...Kelly's did!

    (2)
  • Quinn C.

    Now, THIS is a lobster roll. No skimping on the meat and the price is right. A nice last meal in Boston.

    (4)
  • Joanna C.

    I live in the next town over and yet I only make the trip to Kelly's about every year or so. I've been on a fried clam kick, so boyfriend and I made the trek on over to Kelly's! We hadn't eaten since breakfast, and it was 4pm when we got there, so we were SO excited to chow down - roast beef sandwich for him, clam plate for me! Had a hard time communicating with the girl taking the order - and dude, how can you serve fried seafood and not have cole slaw?? Or maybe they had cole slaw and the girl didn't know what I was talking about? Anyway - I also asked for a salad and she said that they didn't have any... when 2 minutes later another patron was able to order one from another order taker! Whatever, on to our meals. Boyfriend dug into his large roast beef sandwich with BBQ sauce. Super light on the sauce, so he had to keep taking sips of his drink to help wash down the sandwich. My fried clam plate was okay (the worst of the three I'd had in the past week from different places), and overly greasy. Not sure what it was, but we were both so sick after our lunch here! They've completely ruined fried clams for me... I don't think I'll ever be able to smell them again without wanting to hurl. Which makes me so sad, but I'm sure my thighs will appreciate it!

    (2)
  • Kayla W.

    I grew up eating here, and I was superseded when my boyfriend said the food here was horrible. I have lived in Revere for months and he would never want to go. Till one day I managed to persuade him. We ordered a shrimp plate and roast beef sandwich. Apprehensively, my boyfriend took a bite of turn roast beef sandwich and then a nibble of the shrimp dipped in the tarter sauce. He looks at me with a big smile and I knew he changed his mind. So, I'm saying this place is a trusted go to now. Just make sure or is the one on the beach, not rt, 1.

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  • Leslie Y.

    I can remember going to Kelly's as long as 25 years ago. Kelly's has never let us down. There usually was a group of us, we'd go there in the summer, order tons of food and eat standing around our cars. Fried clams, scallops, lobster rolls, hot dogs and hamburgers. Why order hamburgers and hotdogs? They would butter the buns and grill them, hot and crunchy, what else can I say! Then they opened another in Natick with a sit down so the older we get, the more we appreciate a table with chairs!!!!!

    (5)
  • Linda C.

    If you have spicy mayo, then get the fried clams. Hands down the best in town! SO FRESH!!

    (5)
  • Jimmy H.

    It seemed that I could almost hear "Anybody got the tah-tah sawwwce!?" from the seagulls that were picking dropped foods on the ground at the Kelly's. To me, Kelly is Boston's summer icon. Therefore this is the "must go" place at least once in every summer or I can't say that I had a summer. Although roast beef is everyone's favorite, I highly recommend branching out your choice to seafood platter. It is so goooorgeous. And tartar sauce, too.

    (4)
  • A M.

    Went to Kelly's this past Sunday and shared an order of the Clam Plate with my boyfriend. We also ordered two clam chowders. A bottled water and a small smoothie (4ozs). $32 and change. The price is not to be necessarily unexpected at such a "famous place" along the beach, but the food was absolutely disgusting. The fried clams were soggy, as were the onions rings and french fries they came with. The clam chowder was packed with clams, but very little broth to swallow them down with. Combined with the extreme heat and the amount of time the food seemed to have been sitting in the tin foil wrapped plate it came on, I was surprised that we did not get food poisoning. If Kelly's ever had any class (in food quality that is), it probably disappeared when the tiny hut became swarmed with summer beachgoers, and people willing to try them out based on their "famous" reputation. I think you would be better off grabbing pizza or a sandwich for the beach, and saving your money to buy seafood somewhere they do not compromise quality for quantity to the masses. And to cover all the bases... they did not put spoons in for our clam chowders even though we asked if utensils were already in the bag. Do not waste your money!

    (1)
  • Josh K.

    "Midnight Chowdah" by Josh K. Drunken food is always synonymous with fried and greasy late night fast-food after last call in college. In Buffalo this meant Chicken Finger Subs. In Ithaca, it was DP Dough (Calzones), in Rochester it's a "Garbage Plate". But in New England, they take late night grease to a whole new level with boardwalk take-out shacks like Kelly's Roast Beef. Here BBQ Roast beef Sandwiches are at the center of attention, but everything else on the menu is all things seafood. From lobster and crab rolls to fried seafood platters of shrimp, scallops, and clams to the region's omnipresent New England Clam Chowder It never occurred to me that after downing several pints of Sam Adams, that one would be craving chowda or a lobsta roll. But as such things are delicious, and this being seafood land, it's a safe assumption that a place like Kelly's Roast Beef would thrive in Beantown. I have been out of college for a while now, but divey, greasy spoons and above all else, Seafood shacks always gather my attention. A friend and I arrived at Kelly's a little before midnight and ordered a pint of Clam Chowder (6.99?) to split and 2 crab rolls. The lobster rolls were 16.99 which was too much to spend on that particular night. The chowder was creamy and full of meaty clams (usually clams are lacking) but not enough potatoes (I usually complain about the opposite). But the stock wasn't thick and hearty as other chowder I have had in the area. The crab roll (9.99) served on a toasted hot dog bun and accompanied with Baltimore's finest potato chips- Utz's, was tasty but used too much runny mayonnaise and not enough lump crab meat. Kelly's Roast beef with all the branding, colorful menu, loyal following, and lack of competition, has all the makings of a franchise/chain to spread across the U.S. And that is part of the problem. It feels too much like a new chain with a lot of hype that the quality is sometimes sacrificed. But then again, this is late night fast food and one should not be so critical. Except for the moderately high prices, If I lived in Boston during college, I could see this being a restaurant of habit post-beer o'clock. Next time I am in the area, I could see myself stopping back at Kelly's. I would probably try the Roast Beef and/or one of the fried platters (Scallops are a personal fave). In fact I could go for a fried whole-belly clam roll right about now. Why does Albany have to be landlocked?

    (3)
  • Jonathan B.

    Okay. So Kelly's Roast Beef is an institution on Revere Beach which has expanded into a half dozen or so additional locations which we've all been told don't compare to that flagship location in Revere. People who grew up going to this place continue to return for obvious nostalgic reasons, etc etc etc. I'm not sure what the lobster roll used to rate, but the current one is slightly below average. Lobster meat seems to be pretty mangled up/shredded but dressed with a good amount of celery and tangy mayo. What saves it from a complete failure is the heavily buttered roll. The mixture of dressing, lobster and buttered up roll (we're probably talking PHASE liquid butter alternative here) kind of goes well together despise the sub-par lobster quality. Roast beef rolls are also heavily buttered and whats inside is serviceable but nothing special. The price for a single lobster roll is probably too high for me but the surf and turf (Half lobster roll, roast beef sammich, french fries) for about 13 bucks is a really good deal here. No indoor seating but we get an extra star for atmosphere : people watching on Revere Beach is a truly unmatched dining experience in the Boston area. You're also just enough outside of Boston Harbor here to get a pretty good view of the ocean. For city dwellers making a day trip, I can't recommend the blue line enough as driving route 1A is hell on earth. It's a good 20 or so minute walk from the Wonderland T stop but once you're here you cant skimp on the people watching right?

    (3)
  • Steward P.

    I love this place! Love getting a fish plate from here and eatin it on the beach.

    (5)
  • Melmoth K.

    I really don't get the loud raves for Kelly's. We ordered the famed roast beef sandwich and the famed lobster roll last week, and took them across the street to watch the beach. The roast beef was a good sandwich: nice toasted roll, nice fixings, nice meat. Although it was moist and fresh, the meat wasn't especially well-roasted and flavorful or anything special. In fact we both thought it kind of tasted like a hamburger. And it was an odd mix of in between temperatures: warm bun and cold veggies and meat somewhere in between. But it was a fine sandwich. The lobster roll was bad: watery (as others have noted), not coated sufficiently in mayo to add the right tang (and I kind of hate mayo), and less lobster than other places I've had lobster rolls. The meal was definitely helped by the incredible view. Also, I was really impressed by how nice the counter-workers were, and how patient they were with the never-ending and huge mass of first-timers surrounding the counter.

    (3)
  • Andres S.

    Lobster is awesome i dont know if its the best but i like it. Staff are always very nice. I like the one in medford more than the one at the beach

    (4)
  • Jim H.

    I was really homesick for some Kelly's after I moved to Southern California. Then I discovered In-N-Out Burger. Problem solved. And then some.

    (4)
  • Princess M.

    My favorite things to order here are the roast beef sandwich with horseradish sauce, mayonnaise and grilled onions (they have many different condiments, just ask) and fried scallops. The roast beef is usually very juicy and the sauces make it only that much juicier; the scallops are generally quite large and sweet and fried to a crisp on the outside. I wouldn't recommend the lobster roll - although it is overstuffed with a ton of lobster meat, but I felt that the lobster tasted old and rather watery, like it's been frozen and re-frozen many times. Stick with the roast beef sandwich. It's a great place to hang out for a leisurely lunch on the weekends. Although, there tends to be a lot of cars on that one road along the beach that leads up to Kelly's.

    (4)
  • Michael C.

    Ahhh Kelly's Roast Beef, every time I go home to Boston, whether it is for a weekend or a week I make it a top priority to eat here (or at their loacation on Route 1 in Saugus). The biggest secret to their great sandwiches are their buttered grilled buns, whether it is their classic roast beef sandwich (expect it to be served rare) or my personal favorite their cheese burger. Kelly's also has a large selection of amazing fried seafood as well as their amazing lobster role. I have eaten here probably over 100 times in my life and I have tried about everything on the menu and only very rarely have I been dissapointed. It's great that this location is open till 3am on the weekends for a late night bite to eat. While there is no place to sit and eat here it's pretty cool to sit by the beach and enjoy the view of the ocean, but only a crazy person would swim at Revere Beach. There place on Route 1 is equally good, has tons of space and is very clean.

    (5)
  • Justin K.

    Oh, man, these guys were a solid '5' back 10 years ago when I last lived in Revere. I've recently gone back, and this is what I have to say... Ok, the large beef with sauce and cheese is still good, but just not the same. It used to come in foil that would keep it steamy hot for quite some time, especially on those wonderfully pleasant 33 degree and rainy winter days along the beach. Now they are in these clunky plastic clamshells - if you don't eat it quick, you get a cold beef and cheese. Not cool. Well, ok, I guess cool, but not in a good way. They have a whole new big menu with lots of pretty pictures, and an 'indoor' ordering area. I'm all for progress and improvement, but when you've got something that's obviously working and has been for years, why fix it? I dunno, am I being snotty saying that I miss the old crappy menu, cold exposed ordering window, and gritty feel? The prices have gone up a lot since 2001, but I guess that happens. I just don't see any added value. It used to be worth an extra drive from Boston, but now I don't think I'd bother unless I lived right nearby, and even then I'd go a lot less because of the high costs. You guys had it perfect for so long - why did you make such a big effort to change?

    (3)
  • Donmarie B.

    So, the famous Kelly's Roast Beef. I've been living in Mass for 6 years now & just now got a chance to go to Kelly's. I had a bbq roast beef sandwich & shared an order of fried sea scallops with my friends. The prices are def a bit on the higher side, but the food was truly delicious. Loved, loved, loved the scallops. I'm not normally a fried food girl, but the scallops were sweet, tender and perfect! Warning, though. The seagulls are used to being fed, so guard your food well. My friend had half of her sandwich stolen by a seagull, which a flock of seagulls feasted on. I was surprised at their customer service in the fact that when she complained (very sweetly) that the seagulls stole her sandwich that they made her a new one. Like I said beware of the birds, she still wasn't on guard and they stole part of her second sandwich, too.

    (4)
  • Dan G.

    Kelly's is good, but I feel like the food is the same as anywhere else. Maybe I am wrong, and I will try again but for now they only gt 3 stars, which isn't even bad. The roast beef IS good, a little pricey for what it is and you can get the exact same thing from Nicks down the road for less. They do give a lot of fries if you order them. Everyone raves about the seafood here, havent gotten any yet but I just can't imagine seafood at a Roast Beef place. I know Rachel Ray (ugh) came to Kelly's for fried seafood a few years ago on one of her shows, maybe $40 a day/ Anyways, needless to say they always have a line to the street.

    (3)
  • Ina C.

    A seagull swooped down and stole our roast beef sandwich!! Bastards!! So hold on to your food and don't eat near those greedy seagulls! (The Revere location is definitely the best, btw.)

    (5)
  • Jessie C.

    Kelly's... i love you. Will you marry me?

    (5)
  • Brian R.

    Overrated. They charge way too much for a bucket of clams and there is always a line. I prefer the Saugus and Danvers establishments over the one here on the beach. If they dropped the prices slightly, I may visit Revere Beach more often. Since they are a little out of what I'm comfortable paying for a sandwich or clams, I'll stick with Nahant Beach and Tides.

    (3)
  • Manda J.

    My friend insisted I had to get the lobster roll at Kelly's Roast Beef. It sounded like a great idea but I actually was not impressed with the lobster roll- and my friend didn't even order one! It was a whole-lobster cold salad covered with a mayo-type dressing, on a buttered whitebread roll. Not my style but maybe that's how Bostonians like lobster and I should have known better. That said, it was a generous serving (seemed to be about a 1-lb lobster) and her fish sandwich was good. A lot of the other menu items looked beach-o-licious tasty and the window service was friendly and nice. Three stars for A-OK- I'd definitely give it another try, but I'll order fried seafood or a roast beef sandwich instead.

    (3)
  • Simona S.

    Something was up with my roast beef sandwich. And I don't know what it was but given my love of all things meat (especially red meat), I was surprised I didn't inhale this sandwich. In fact, I ate half. Their small is serious bizness though. The sandwich was good, but I didn't get it three way...and I thought it was on the dry side. Because I'm conservative like that. And mayo + bbq sauce + cheese makes me queasy. Fries are delicious. Onion rings were super crispy but I tasted no onion... where's my onion bitch?! Their honey mustard is a must have. Do it. Do it hard. Don't get my wrong, I'll be back here. It's my destiny to fall in love with this sandwich, and I'll do whatever it takes.... like go back to Nahant beach and find myself a boyfriend from Lynn. I hear they're not at all particular.

    (3)
  • Kevin S.

    Kelly's Roast Beef....."World Famous". When I first saw that sign, I think I was 5 years old. Been going to Kelly's ever since. The walk up window service, along with the great location/view when combined with excellent roast beef and seafood, makes Kelly's a great place for lunch/dinner/late night snack. Sure, it's no fun to freeze there on a late January Saturday night, when they are open until 2-3 am, but it's great that such a place exists after a good night out with friends or a date. As I mentioned, it doesn't matter what you get, roast beef, seafood, or even a hot dog, it's going to be great! The best thing on the menu is NOT the roast beef. It's the fried clams. I grew up 3 mi from Kelly's. The number of times I've been to this location is in the hundreds, if not more.

    (5)
  • Sean D.

    What can I say, I can't help myself, I have loved Kelly's since I was a kid and no sense stopping now. I have only ever had three things here, roast beef with cheese, lobster roll and onion rings, and all are as awesome now as they were when I was here where the amusement park was still around. Not thrilled they switched from paper wrappers and bags to all Styrofoam and plastic, but that's life I guess. Love you Kellys!

    (5)
  • Erinire A.

    Amazingly enough, my favorite thing here is the reuben. Like, I know, they're so famous for the roast beef and the lobster rolls, who would ever go there and just get a REUBEN? Well, me, I guess. But they're real good.

    (5)
  • Jenn W.

    The best bacon-cheese fries I have ever had. A huge box of them is around $5. One time, I made a special trip to Revere Beach for these. I had two hours of free time, and the roundtrip from my dorm takes two hours. I sprinted up the beach with those fries in my mind's eye. One day, I want to come at the crack of dawn for the cheap and tasty-sounding breakfast items.

    (5)
  • Mickey M.

    Yes, Kelly's has changed a little bit since they expanded and became a chain of restaurants. Among other things, It used to be 1 size sodas, now there are 3. However, I love Kelly's on the beach. It's the best fast food you can get, with the best atmosphere to boot. It's on the beach! How can you beat that? It's greasy deliciousness. Do not count your weight watcher points when you go here. The burgers, chicken and hot dogs are awesome. I'm not a big fan of roast beef sandwiches, so I can't comment. The only complain I've heard is sometimes the buttered buns can be gross; I don't agree because it makes it that much better. It's worth noting though. If you don't like buttered toasted buns, you probably won't like Kell'ys.

    (4)
  • Janice C.

    Usually, I don't have high expectations for chains, but I must say that this Kelly's Roast Beef exceeded all expectations... and then some. Not only is it in a great location... right across the street from the beach, but they have great food to go with it. We ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and the surf and turf combo. Their clam chowder is more on the brothy side. So if you're looking for super chunky and thick soup, you may want to pass on ordering the clam chowder. Their surf and turf combo is the best of both worlds. You get to try their roast beef sandwich (what they're known for) AND their super yummy lobster roll (my favorite part of the combo). Their lobster roll is on a G'd up roll that is toasted with butter. So you get that slight crunch with every bite. From a cost perspective, it is also a better deal to order the combo.

    (4)
  • Gerry W.

    Always very friendly

    (5)
  • Christina Z.

    There's something about eating food on the beach that makes it all the more delicious. Maybe it's all the sand seasoning to perfection. Get the pastrami and get the cheese fries. I'd recommend the cheese fries as a meal. They ooze cheese and are smothered in bacon. Order an EKG immediately after. The pastrami is the kind of sandwich you hold in your hands, cry with joy, and cannot put down. Forget the roast beef (although it's their namesake and claim to fame).

    (4)
  • Joseph C.

    Very good seafood and fried food. If you go make sure you eat right away, walk across the street to the beach and enjoy. If you try to bring it home the fries will be a soggy mess and the fish will lose a good portion of the fresh fried goodness. If you must have it at home oder the roast beef or lobster roll.

    (4)
  • Jen L.

    New England classic. I love it. I've never been disappointed.

    (5)
  • Travis D.

    Roast beef, delicious. Lobster roll, overpriced, but delicious. Crab roll, awesomely delicious. Burger, get the double because the regular burger is too small, but delicious. I love it all, except maybe standing in the cold in the middle of winter... but I do it anyway.

    (5)
  • Katie F.

    I would complain that the prices are pretty steep, but 6 bucks for a double cheeseburger that's the size of a flying saucer just doesn't seem right. What was a little expensive was their lobster roll, but I guess that kind of goes without saying. My boyfriend saw a special on lobster rolls and Kelly's was mentioned. We were at the beach and I decided that a lobster roll was exactly what I wanted. After a very long day of beach activities and hyping up this holy grail of lobster rolls, I really will not lie to you. It DELIVERED. There are literally 2 lbs of lobster meat on this thing. It was out of control. The ordered some onion rings which I'd like to forget. Fortunately they didn't taste like fish, like Gary K's unfortunate run in. Instead, they were flavorless and I ended up dumping so much salt on them, I'm sure I just upped my blood pressure. Other than that, I loved it. Anytime I'm going to Revere Beach, I will dine roadside at Kelly's. Hands down.

    (5)
  • J M.

    First time at this location. Had the roast beef sandwich meal with half fries & half onion rings, loved it. Came with a drink as well for $10. Can't wait til my next trip for the surf and turf, you can eat right across the the street for an ocean view-great summer experience.

    (4)
  • Stephen E.

    get the surf and turf...fries and rings.. cheesy fries maybe..... after geta cookie and a coffee frappe... dont be afraid to dunk the cookie into the coffee frappe.... the one in saugus always has cookies.... the one on the beach i dont know..your welcome..

    (3)
  • Robin K.

    This place is right off the beach.. you can roll up curb side and order in your bathing suit. Know what you want order up outside and no public bathrooms. They have limited out side eating (sorry bout ya if its raining). BUT the food is fantastic and the value is amazing. Order the roast beef and lobster roll combo 13.99. So good!

    (5)
  • Gregory P.

    Love this place, but there is better beef to be found on the North Shore (Supremes in Danvers, Nick's in Peabody and Harrison's in North Andover, for starters).

    (4)
  • Jef S.

    I can't add much to what other Yelpers have said about Kelly's except that there really IS a difference in food quality at this Kelly's than at the other expansion stores. I worked in Framingham for a while and was consistently disapppointed that whatever I ordered at the Kelly's on the Jordan's hill, even the famous roast beef, wasn't as good as the Revere location. You really need to sit on the beach and absorb all of the atmosphere in order to get the full Kelly's experience. All roast beef is good here, and I'd recommend sticking to it. The fried seafood, while tasty, comes in obscenely massive (and expensive) portions. If you are a fucking glutton like I am, too much will send you running for the bathroom (and the Pepto). Drawbacks: expensive food, limited parking, and Revere Beach is an open trash dump (albeit a pretty trash dump with nice places to sit and watch people.) I wouldn't drive out of my way to go to Kelly's, but if you are in the area, it's worth a stop if you're hungry.

    (3)
  • Roberta B.

    How can you not love this place? I was there this past sunday for the hundredth time, I had a fish plate and a small order of shrimp yeah it was like 25 bucks but it was so good. The small order of shrimp fed two people. Some of the best things about this place are the tartar sauce and the honey mustard. It's so GOOD! I will never find such delicious condiments ever because they frigging make it themselves but seriously they should sell that stuff. One other thing, the frappe is awesome! and the turkey club on toasted wheat bread yum! but you have to ask for it that way because they serve it in a wrap i think.

    (5)
  • Travis O.

    Lobster roll was really good but the huge bag of onion rings I bought were cold and tasted very bland. Just stick with the fries and you'll should be fine.

    (3)
  • Levi T.

    The quintessential New England seafood shack. We had the clam basket, the scallop basket, and the haddock basket - all perfectly fried to crispy goodness. The fries were delicious as well. The onion rings were ok but if I never ate them again I wouldn't miss them. I don't know where the tartar sauce comes from but it's some of the best I've tasted. It looks homemade but I don't know for sure. Thick and dill-y. The clams had great flavor and were cooked perfect but they were very sandy. The scallops were just perfect - tender and full of flavor. The haddock was cooked perfect as well but could use a tad more seasoning for my tastes. It was still very good though. The location is great - right across the street from the beach. Order at the window and just hang out till they call your order. Well worth the trip.

    (4)
  • Katelin K.

    I always end up here for late night eats. They have some good food just for that! Also if you're on the beach, you can grab some food for fairly cheap here. I almost always get chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks, but I also enjoy their roast beef sandwiches and cheesy bacon fries! Service is good and quick!

    (4)
  • Henry P.

    Love Kelly's Roast Beef! Been coming here every since I was a little kid with my parents while in Revere. Growing up in Revere has always been a big part of my childhood, nothing else would yell summer more than the blazing hot sun, warm sand, clear blue skies and a nice hot pipping fresh plate of Fish & Chips! Its unnatural for my family to head out and NOT get a plate of freshly made Fish & Chips. Hot and fresh, deep fried until golden brown, we usually get 2 or 3 big hearty pieces of fried fish along with a huge side of crispy golden french fries & onion rings. They also provide their own home made tartar sauce which is to die for! Fantastic, light and suttle, not too bland, just the right combination of sweet & tartness. The Lobster Rolls are quite nice as well, whole meaty Lobster chunks sauteed in butter served and a freshly toasted bulkie roll. Have that with a side of fries and a drink at the beach and if that doesn't scream Summer then I don't know WHAT does! The Roast Beef sandwiches are what Kelly's most famous for, thinly shaved cuts of moist, succulent roast beef piled on top of each other on a freshly toasted bun, topped with BBQ sauce and veggies of you're choice, its heaven. Prices vary but nothing too serious. Overall people need to lighten up, its not a fancy 5 star gourmet restaurant, it is what it is, a beach SHACK that happens to serve exceptionally well done food in front of a fantastic beach view. See you next summer Kelly's!

    (5)
  • Tina C.

    What I wouldn't do for some Kelly's right now. I am in LA but grew up on it. You can't get a roast beef like that out here. Ok, so as far as the food, everything I ever got there was great. Best roast beef. Huge lobster roll. Awesome chowder (if you like the thin broth) and the best fried clams. Prices are a little high but it's worth it. AND, it's on the beach. I couldn't ask for more.

    (5)
  • Maria J.

    I would give Kelly's 5 stars for the lobster roll. The four stars is for the fried seafood which was just ok. The clam chowder has great flavor, but it's pretty thin and lacks a lot of "goodies". Definitely check out Kelly's for their seafood rolls!

    (4)
  • Vezna S.

    I've frequented this place many times before so i believe my review will help those who are considering eating here. First off let me say that the atmosphere here is great, especially from spring through fall. The food is on the average side, but i must admit that their clam chowder and lobster rolls are to die for. The lobster rolls are packed full of meat, you could clarify how you wanted it prepared also. I personally like it with extra celery and lite on the mayo. The clam chower is extremely filling, very creamy and packed full of meat. The restaurant itself isnt to clean but from personal experience, i know that they'll take care of the customer. Overall this place has decent food but the prices are alittle steep.

    (3)
  • Jim M.

    Have been going here for about 40 years and while the plates keep getting smaller, the fish and seafood plates are still great. However the prices are getting a little high for a take out restaurant... I like to eat here, but not as often as before. If you like great tasting fried seafood and don't mind overspending a little, especially late at night this is a great place to go and enjoy the sea breeze and a view of the ocean while you eat.

    (3)
  • Mark S.

    Nice staff, great French fries. Coleslaw is crisp and delicious!

    (4)
  • Amanda J.

    Kelly's, how have I NOT reviewed you yet? I have been coming here since birth for this food. I dream about these fried clams. Seriously. Every winter I long for first glimpse of spring so that I might eat my delicious clam platter on the beach. But until those warm days, I drive out to Revere and get a warm roast beef sandwich with those buttery, buttery buns to keep me toasty. This is such a staple here, and you'll see why as soon as you try it. The service has gone downhill over the years while the prices have gone up, but the second I take my first bite I quickly forget these things. And for all you gents out there, this makes a great first date (or hundredth date or zillionth date). Just don't be too surprised when your lady friend seems more focused on her plate than on you.

    (5)
  • Sonal S.

    I took my 3 out of town friends there & we tried the lobster roll, the roast beef sandwich & the clam chowder. The Lobster Roll was very good - big chunks of lobster on a toated bun :) The clam chowder was on the watery side but had good flavor. The Roast Beef sandwich only came with mayonnaise - no horseradish... Right across the street from Revere Beach so very nice scenery.

    (3)
  • Julie T.

    I like this Kelly's SO MUCH better than the one in Natck. The food comes out hot and crisp, not rubbery and cool. I'm a huge fan of their fried clams. I've got to say, their fried clam roll is a MUCH better deal on the wallet. It's only a couple bucks less, but the amount of food they give you is practically the same. Their fried shrimps are butterflied and are also better at this location. The only thing that bugs me is when I go and it's a windy day. Besides that, the food is great and I'm also a huge fan of their honey mustard and I like how they never hesitate to give you extra tarter sauce. The people working there are usually nice, but are sometimes crabby if it's super hot and they're stuck in the hot room. I don't care though because I'm willing to suck it up for a minute and take their attitude if it'll be followed with yummy, fried seafood.

    (4)
  • Jay P.

    I'm 48, grew up down the beach from Kelly's. If you grew up in Revere, going to Kelly's became part of your DNA! Truth is, although you can still get good eats there, everything about it is not as great to me now. The awning, more organized menu, sheltered waiting area, and greater selection might be attractive to newcomers, but oldcore customers were just used to putting your hands in your pockets and riding out rain, snow, wind or cold weather at the previously unsheltered open window lines. I guess I'm looking back from the perspective of memories, too.. I remember when it was all big, huge RHS Irish jock guys from Oak Island and "the Pines" working there.. In recent years, they seem to overfry or else not change the oil as often on dishes, so they come out more overdone. The beef sometimes has a more soapy taste. I personally always liked their coffee, and like it with a beef or their ruben. Hands-down, their fishplate is still the best -- except, again, when it's done overfried or in not recently changed oil, in recent years. Fries and rings still great. One staple of the menu in the past decade that's gone, I believe, are their awesome breaded (not fried) chicken fingers in a box. Those were excellent. Secret: I've tried the one in Saugus, and actually sometimes their food is better -- although it's not situated in the aggressive seagulls-and-honky-tonk-beachfront where the always original Kelly's is found. ;)

    (3)
  • Kelly A.

    Kelly's is pretty legendary, it's true. I am vegetarian, so I've never actually had the roast beef myself, but I do hear it's good! I can say that they make a fine grilled cheese though, and that their honey mustard sauce is out of this world. Back in my chicken-eating days, I used to request extra honey mustard to dip my chicken into, but though I've since given up the chicken, I still request extra honey mustard sauce...to dip fries in! Even if I don't order fries myself, someone in my ordering group will have ordered them, and since they come in ridiculously huge portions, there will inevitably be some leftover fry action for that honey mustard. Revere Beach has a bad reputation, but the city really is tryyyyyyyying to clean up the beach area! They spent a lot of time and money last summer/fall widening the sidewalks and eliminating the angled parking (in favor of the parallel variety), and they are bringing lots of new events into the area (namely the sandcastle festival in July, which is awesome). Scared as you may be, take that blue line out to Wonderland, brave the legions of vicious seagulls, and get yourself some Kelly's!

    (4)
  • Kazuo O.

    I ordered the clam roll and it was okay. The fries and onion rings that came with it sucked, no flavor. The tarter sauce definitely helped on everything. I ordered the clam chowder too since I had to have some before leaving Boston. The chowder was more watery than I'm used to, which is thick chowder. It was still good though. I should have ordered the surf and turf which is a lobster roll and a roast beef sandwich. The location is awesome, it's right next to Revere Beach.

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  • Melissa M.

    So the other day -- on that really nice SUMMERY SUNDAY, I had a hankering for a roast beef sandwich. I probably have not had a good roast beef sandwich since the late 80s/early 90s. My fiance was watching some broad on a travel show and she was @ Kelly's in Revere. I took one look and said, "I need that. I neeeed that!" So, to Kelly's we went. We walked up to the outside counter and 15 minutes later we were chowing down on fried whole bellied clams, onion rings, and of course, the most perfect roast beast I've ever had. I got it with a lil BBQ sauce. Walk across the street and eat it on the beach. Be careful, those seagulls near you will try to steal your food. I will be back!!

    (5)
  • Dave D.

    I'm Addicted Live 3,000 miles away on the Wrong Coast. Kelly's at Revere Beach is the first place I hit when my plane lands.

    (5)
  • Mitch F.

    Yup, I went to this one too. WHY? Because once I went with my grandfather, and this time I went with my friends. I got the Ruben with cheese fries!!! The Ruben was not very flavorful, more tender than Ruben's I've had in the past. I don't know, with Russian dressing it was almost gross. The cheese fries were just cheese sauce with bacon bits. To be brutally honest, they kind of sucked. Not the worst, but FAR from the best.

    (2)
  • C S.

    It's been years since I was here and I will only eat at the Revere Beach location. Ate in the Framingham place and it wasn't the same. The roast beef is huge. I had a large and my wife had the small. Couldn't tell the difference. Grilled bun, not toasted. Don't forget the sauce. Dropped a star because the enormous order of onion rings were missing something. Could have been sweeter or maybe some salt. All in all, still love the place

    (4)
  • Brian V.

    Not as good as the one in revere. cant even bail yourself out with a burger.

    (2)
  • Epicurean G.

    Lobster roll $16.95. Eating it on a picnic table overlooking Revere beach with seagulls hovering greedily over you...priceless. Seriously, the lobster roll is the best I have had in my life. The price is jaw-dropping but the sandwich is so good and so full of lobster I don't care. The Roast beef sandwich is also top in its class. The people watching at Revere beach is fun. The beach is okay. It's all in all a can't-miss experience. And there's no extra charge for the seagulls.

    (5)
  • Michelle C.

    Kelly's may have once been to Revere what Santarpios was once to East Boston.. It defined the city. Those days are LONG GONE (for both and I LOVE Santarpios!) The problem with Kellys (ok- there are many) is that the service is rushed and rude. (I understand it when it's a 90 degree day in the summer but in November?) The food is hit or miss. Roast Beef can be bloody or dry as hell and hard to chew. The seafood? Don't bother. 20 some odd dollars for some stringy lobster meat in a hot dog bun? And the prices? OMG. Do I really need to take a second mortgage on my home for a roast beef sandwich here when I can get MUCH better, consistent, tender roast beef sandwich a stones throw away at Beachmont Roast Beef or Royals in Eastie? Thanks Kelly's but no thanks. I'll spend my hard earned cash where it's appreciated and where I get value, consistency and quality for my dollar

    (1)
  • Ron H.

    Had the Lobster Roll, very good but not great. Atmosphere was OK, but watch out for the 'gulls if you have small kids. This was an experience in itself and I can't say the price was in line with what I have paid elsewhere. It's very popular and right on the beach so other stuff is probably good when you want to have tasty but not healthy.

    (3)
  • Jessica L.

    My family has been coming here since it opened in 1951. There is nothing like a fish plate, roast beef sandwich, a pint of clam chowdah, a lobstah roll, or an order of chicken fingers to satisfy your cravings. The food is amazing and probably the most consistent restaurant I have ever been to. I enjoy the chicken fingers with duck sauce and the burger. Even though I have moved out of the Boston area, Kelly's is always a stop to and from the airport. When you grow up with Kelly's, you never grow out of it :)

    (5)
  • Szymon T.

    This is by far the best quality Midnight Munchie on the North Shore, open up late enough to hit it up on your way home from the bar. Although not as great as it once was. You use to be able o take half the meat out of one large roast beef and make another. It still is hard to find a better alternative at 2 in the morning. Whether having a classic roast beef or laying down some cash for the fried oysters, you really cant go wrong. However, do stay away from the hot dog plate, it feels like the only rip-off on the whole menu. I think they only put it there for that random picky eater that can't see all the way better items. After all the times Kelly's has saved me from late night hunger, i'd love to give it 5 stars, and if it was 1999, i would. But things have changed since Kelly's started appearing in strip malls and furniture stores. Like anything that gets big, its quality starts to suck. So get out to Kelly's on the beach before you see them everywhere and they become just another Arby's.

    (4)
  • Jamie F.

    Thank god I am not allergic to seafood. Very rarely will you find me at Revere Beach but when I AM there, I'd purposely park near Kelly's. Or if I'm parked far away, I would make the mile-long trek to Kelly's. Now that's love right there ... or I'm just a fatty ;( I've been to 4 of 5 locations and this one is the best. I don't know of any other chain that does fried seafood better. The buffalo wings and burgers aren't bad either. I have yet to try the roast beef sandwiches but I always feel compelled to get the fried seafood, which never disappoints and is always fresh. -1 star for the not-so-good items like the milky clam chowder, dry cheese fries, and over-fried onion rings.

    (4)
  • Bryan K.

    Classic. Delicious. The fried clams are soft and large. Only complaint is that is is a bit expensive. Just behind the beach with plenty of seating. Kelly's provided an excellent place for a big lunch after a day on the beach. Also, the roast beef sandwich is amazing, obviously.

    (4)
  • Ido W.

    Kelly's roast beef has more than just roast beef. It also has pulled beef. And a line. There is always a line. And do you know why there is a line? There is a line because people know that these sandwiches are worth waiting for. People know that Kelly's sandwiches are big, tasty and probably not good for your heart. I keep coming back. I would recommend it to anyone else. P.S. The portions are really big. So one sandwich and small onion rings is truly enough for a couple, in my opinion.

    (5)
  • Kate T.

    BEST BEST lobster roll I've ever had! Now I am from southern California so that might not be saying much but let me tell you, I still dream about this lobster roll. I can't wait for my next visit to Boston where I will jump off the plane and head straight to Kellys! The roll itself is so buttery and delicious, it's full of huge chunks of tender lobster-literally exploding with lobster. The lady in front of me in line(obviously a regular) let me in on a little secret...order the Lobster roll with an extra roll(just the bread, they gave me this for about 50 cents extra) and you can actually make 2 sandwiches for the price of one, there is so much lobster packed on one roll there is more then enough to fill two rolls. Ahhh...I wish I lived in Boston!

    (5)
  • Sara S.

    The hype is justified. What took me so long to come here?? Love it. I'm not even a roast beef gal. But it came with gooey cheese and the roast beef was delicious.

    (4)
  • Lynn B.

    I always get the fried clams - they are to die for! perfectly cooked, nice big bellies - YUM!

    (4)
  • Jon C.

    Heaven! The best RB sandwich I have ever had. The coke there is a perfect mix, great compliment to a perfect sandwich. Make the journey, its a 20 min drive from Boston, at 2 AM, but it is worth it. This place is legendary. Don't worry, its well lit.

    (5)
  • Eric S.

    I have always come here now and then but had to rate and give my review about it today...Whent to revere beach on last saturday and first thing i went for was this kellys...the seafood is the freshest around and the onion rings freshly made too and are really good i really like this place with a passion ...they do get busy and lines can be annoying but the area is always packed on a good hot day ..i will return here often whenever im in this neck of the woods in revere....good looks on the good food Kellys for my friends and family

    (5)
  • Liz P.

    Kelly's was always the late night pit stop after an evening of rocking out at the Rat or the Channel. Those two clubs are gone but Kelly's is still going strong. I never came here specifically for the roast beef. Mino's Roast Beef is thinly sliced and more flavorful. Overall Kelly's has a very respectable roast beef sandwich. What I did love was the shrimp basket, chicken fingers and onion rings. All that grease always tastes so good on a belly full of alcohol. The lobstah rolls are supposed to be pissah. Big brother and his wife swear they are the best on the North Shore. Not liking lobster terribly much, I'll take their word for it.

    (4)
  • Dragony F.

    Me, my two friends and our seafood platters VS. overly aggressive divebombing seagulls and the bitter bitter cold Who wins this epic battle between man and nature? after the loss of a fried scallop and some cold feet, we emerge triumphant to enjoy our food as well as our random winter stroll along Revere Beach - nothing like playing on snowbanks in the sand! Scallop or Clam roll = ~$10-12, a GENEROUS heap of thinly breaded GIGANTIC scallops or clams, perfectly fried till golden and tender without being weighed down by oil, served on a toasted burger roll and accompanied by fries and onion rings New England Clam chow-DA = ~$4, flavorful chowder that was more soupy than thick but with plenty of clams lurking in the warm creamy goodness To truly enter fried crustacean heaven, just order the fried scallops or clams (which come in a big paper sack) and dispense with the bread, fries or onion rings which were nothing special Again, watch out for them seagulls, they're pretty wily and will stop at nothing to steal your precious food

    (4)
  • D C.

    Flavorless overpriced haddock plates, COMPLETELY MUSHY FRIES because they put the darn fish DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THEM. They do this every time. Their hot dog and buttered bun is great, but you can make that at home in two seconds, so what's the point? They are resting on their laurels.

    (1)
  • Zachary S.

    ahhh, a plate of fried food. onion rings, fries and clams. great clams. yum!

    (5)
  • D W.

    I expected more...this place is like Mc Donalds's now.... food is fast/fair.....

    (2)
  • Joe S.

    Can I get an overrated? First of all, I don't want to hear all of you talking about fish and hot dogs and all that crap. When you talk about Kelly's, you don't talk about any of the food except the roast beef. That being said, Kelly's is just an overpriced, overrated roast beef joint. I have been there a few times, and the roast beef has been only so-so for the "famous" Kelly's. I have found that Bill and Bob's, Nick's and the place in Danvers square (can't think of the name) are superior to Kelly's. Their roast beef is good, don't get me wrong, but not GREAT. Maybe it's because I'm spoiled with all these other places...

    (2)
  • Rich O.

    I'm going 4 stars overall but only 3 on the sandwich they more or less popularized. There is better roast beef sandwiches to be had which wasn't always the case. So, try something else. The cheese burger rocks, the hot dog is excellent and the cheese fries are a messy disaster but mighty tasty. I'm not much a seafood guy but a friend swears by the clams. My biggest complain is the prices, for a beach side fast food join,t have gotten a little out of hand

    (4)
  • Rajiv R.

    Established in the 50s, Kelly's on Revere Beach is almost a Historical monument in the area, well known and worshiped by New Englanders for their roast beef sandwiches and clams. This visit to the restaurant marked the grand finale to the nights' festivities, having seen the fireworks and the sand sculptures earlier. Kellys has several windows where one may order from their long menu of seafood, sandwiches and the like. There is no seating area and your only choice to enjoy them is 'to-go'. Following the age old tradition I sat across from Kellys on the sitout by the beach enjoying my fish plate and clams. It was delicious, filling and big surprise, rich. I had to bring the Clam Chowder I ordered back home. Al, in all, Kelly's is a must for seafood lovers.

    (3)
  • Sam E.

    I'll keep this short and sweet. Kelly's is a Boston/Revere institution. The roast beef sandwiches taste fantastic (~ $6 or $7 depending on how much meat you want). Buy your sandwich and go hang out at the Revere Beach, right across the road and watch the crazy locals sun themselves on the sidewalk (why they don't go on the sand is a mystery).

    (4)
  • Nuritsa T.

    I used to live nearby but have moved to LA for 9 yrs now and I have not been able to find a roast beef samich like Kellys. The meat melts in your mouth. I get it with pickles and BBQ sauce. Of course I got the fries to eat with tarta sauce. It the best! If anyone visits I have them bring me a couple of sandwiches. I wish there was one here!

    (5)
  • Lorraine H.

    Always a fun place to eat and the food is good. I love to take out of towners there.

    (3)
  • Rebecca H.

    My brother lives a block away from Kelly's and scenic Revere Beach, so maybe the mystique has worn off somewhat for him, but whenever I come home I make him take me there to get a booster shot of deep fried goodness and nostalgia. But I must be out of practice, because last time, I ordered the fish n' chips (YUM!), strolled across the street, and sat down with my bro on the beach to eat. Within seconds, a flock of hungry seagulls had engulfed me, and were luckily so busy devouring every last bite of my fish, chips, and little packages of tartar sauce that they forgot to peck out my eyes. As I stood there afflicted like a character in a Hitchcock movie, my brother, the Kelly's pro that he is, just shook his head and laughed sadly, as if to say, you've been gone too long, sister.

    (4)
  • Vanilla P.

    Beefy beefy beefy. So much meat in everything! I felt like a caveman, if a caveman actually cooked his meats, put them between bread slices, and used bbq sauce. It was honestly SOOO beefy, that I had to pull off some of the beef because I was afraid I would drown in it. Same with the clam chowda. The chowda was so clammy, that the vegetables all lost their bowl real estate, and only 4 or 5 potatoes remained in the clam-gentrified bowl. Delicious. So many people were there too! I was amazed at the crowd.

    (4)
  • Francesca R.

    It's the same thing every time: --Spend a few minutes nervously on the periphery, figuring out what's a line and what's a cluster of people waiting for their food; get in the line. --Order your food - remember to be specific about sauces, sides, drinks, quantities because these guys are too busy to interpret and you will end up with only one tartar sauce and no ketchup. --Wait with the shiftless groups while cars blasting reggaeton cruise by. --Bring your food (always a fish sandwich for me) to one of the covered seating areas. --Wolf down your greasy delicious food as fast as you can so as to consume it before it blows away in the wind (you've already lost all your napkins) or before the seagull that is almost in your lap pecks your eyes out to get your food. --Chastise your husband who feeds the rest of his sandwich to the birds, say "you're just encouraging them to terrorize people" or similiar. --Feel bloated as you gaze at the ocean for a few moments I love it! --Fini

    (5)
  • Brady B.

    Two words: lobster roll. I have had countless lobster rolls over the years at many different places and I honestly think that Kelly's has the best one by far. It's $16 and worth every penny. Loaded with fresh, chunky lobster and light on the mayo with finely chopped celery. Everybody that I've told to try this has come back raving about it. It doesn't come with fries (a small bag of chips), but believe me, you won't have any room for them. Not to mention lotsa big hair and camaros galore on lucious Revere beach.

    (5)
  • AJ F.

    I heart Kelly's!!....In my opinion the best place to go for Roast Beef! Kellys @ Revere Beach was the spot! Back in the day and Im talkin like 10yrs ago. You'd go to Kelly's grab a sandwich then go sit on the wall and People watch. You could sit there for hours people watching, laughin at whatever passed by...if it wasnt Hoochie mama's or Pimp'd out rides of some sorts Kellys @ Revere Beach could be amusing. The only negative is the Seagulls! They attack! So Beware! I've been to the Kelly's locations in Medford, Saugus, Peabody, and Revere and all are Sooo good!! The only downer is that it is on the pricey side for Roast beef-fast food. Its $7-8 bucks for a Roast beef sandwich. Def. worth it though!

    (5)
  • Robert S.

    good stuff, right on the water, check out the shells on the beach, huge, make great soap dishes!

    (3)
  • Cooley H.

    The BF and I went here last Saturday and ABSOLUTELY adored it. I am usually wary of places where you order outdoors and pick up at the window--they always seem a little questionable in terms of health code concerns--but this place was very professional and neat. It was pricier than your standard beach fare, but we had a gift card so that made it easier. I had an incredible buffalo chicken wrap, and the BF raved for quite a while about how much he enjoyed his grilled chicken sandwich. We split a medium french fry--which was MORE than enough for two--and already plan to go back later this summer.

    (5)
  • George V.

    Okay, this place is great!! I am 100% Bostonian born and raised but this fine dining spot ^_^ is in a town called Revere which is just a bit North of Boston. Kelly's Roast Beef is located on Revere Beach making it the perfect spot for a fat, juicy burger during the summer or for a nice chicken finger plate with bbq sauce. MMMMM.... I am constantly thinking of finding new spots like this but have only found few that could compare. This place reminds me of a diner that u cant sit in ;) sounds strange eh? Well the reason this probably is like this is for the simple fact that, well, there isnt enough seats! Kellys branched out and opened a few more stores with seats for all! Seafood is great, condiments are a must, ( who praises condiments anyway?!? ME.....) The fries are alright but the atmosphere here is incredible. Take ur girl, guy, partner whatever and stop by for a treat. and then after u stuff ur face take a walk down to the banana boat for a refreshing dessert. (^_^) Family-friendly, affordable, and on-point!!!!

    (4)
  • Mike B.

    I dont get it!!! Anyone who puts this place more than 2 stars is delusional.. Great Tartar sauce, Roast Beef has gone down hill, and even the clams now suck!!! Actually they do have a pretty good hamburger and Hotdog also

    (2)
  • A. T.

    Compared to the Comm Ave location, the food pretty much tastes the same (or slightly worse). Outdoor seating only, so plus one-half star for the beach view. Overall, not really worth the drive.

    (3)
  • Rob Z.

    The Original Kelly's. This is a nice place during the summer to come down and eat next to the water. The food is nothing to write home about ever since it expanded and tried to cut costs. It's just an over priced grease pit by the sea now but can still be fun during the summer. Oh and look out for the birds.

    (3)
  • Ben C.

    Could very well be the best place around. I am leaving the area (not a fan of the north shore) but I will absolutely miss Kelly's roast beef... probably the only thing from the area I will miss! I dream about their large roast beef, with spicy mustard, bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and a slice of swiss cheese. crap. hungry again

    (5)
  • Dan O.

    Ok, so its 11PM on a sunday night and a couple of chef friends from the midwest are looking for some good New England seafood. I knew that the place to go is definately Kelly's on the beach. They were a bit leary of the "thin" clam chowder but i assured them this is how my grandmother used to make it. After a few bites they were believers. 1 clam roll, 1 lobster roll, and 1 scallop roll all perfect. Oh, and if you dont want you roll toasted with butter speak up, they will listen.

    (5)
  • Rita T.

    The roast beef is worth the money!

    (4)
  • Ian M.

    Kelly's is by far the best roast beef place around. The rolls are amazing. You might have to wait in line on a busy day, but it is well worth it nobody compares to them. When I lived in CT the only thing i really missed from around here was Kelly's

    (5)
  • Arthur D.

    I've had the lobster roll twice at Kelly's. The second time to see if was as really bad as I remembered. It was. Their sign says it contains the meat from two one pound lobsters. They must have discovered tailless lobsters. While there was plenty of lobster, it was all frozen or canned Knuckle and claw meat-no tail meat and it was tasteless. I think they should be made to change their sign. Art D-Burlington

    (1)
  • Linda S.

    What makes a sunny, breezy Sunday afternoon excursion to Revere Beach perfect? Stopping for lunch at Kelly's Roast Beef. They can be pricy but the mile high roast beef drizzled with 'sauce' on a warm griddled sesame roll is so worth it. Their fish platter is a pile of yummy (albeit greasy) of heaven -- you get 3 fish fillets, fries and onion rings. Just watch out for the hungry & bold seagulls if you take your food out to the sea wall or pavilions.

    (4)
  • Gary K.

    For years people have told me how great Kelly's was and I never thought so and I never got any real good food there. Everything tastes like fish, even the chicken and fries. If they were in the business of selling grease this would be the place. I think because it's been on Rever Beach for so long people just think it's great or maybe they never tasted real food. If you like fried food dripping with grease that all tastes the same this is your place. I would never get the roast beef there again! As far as the other Kelly's stay clear of those as well.

    (1)
  • Blayne D.

    Kelly's on Revere Beach has a very tender place in my heart because I used to order their Fried Shrimp Basket LATE at night when no other restaurants were open. I worked late those days and so did they! The experiece here will be an efficient one. The Staff is quite controlled and in synch with one another... making this purchase process a very smooth one and the multiple lines with windows just moves right along. I would enjoy seeing a less "elitist-seating" arrangement. The views are SO spectacular that not getting a table and resorting to the sand is JUST AS WONDERFUL!

    (4)
  • Hsiao-Ting C.

    This is the perfect spot to grab lunch before or after you go to the beach. I got the roast beef with the "sauce." So good! Much better than Arby's. The roast beef was really tender. The sesame bun is toasted with butter. Makes all the difference! Really yummy!

    (4)
  • Kathy B.

    Boy could I go for a Kelly's roast beef with sauce and a side of onion rings. Pretty much any day, any time of year. I don't know why their roast beef is so much better than anywhere else in the world (except Full of Bull which closed a few years ago on Rte. 1 in Saugus, MA. That was a VERY sad day). The ambiance is classic - a million cars jockeying for a space close the the massively long line at 1am. If you're visiting Boston and want to do a nice drive up to Marblehead and Salem (for all the quaint & historic stuff), you should stop and eat at Kelly's. Revere itself isn't a destination (no offense. My best friend grew up in Revere). But if you're within 10 miles of Kelly's and you can come up with any reason at all to put food in your stomach, go to Kelly's. They also have great lobster rolls but it's the roast beef that is legendary.

    (5)
  • Eric W.

    Everything here seems right to me. The only debate in my crowd was what was better between the crab roll and the roast beef. The beef wasn't as rare and I'm used to, but the thick cuts were tender and moist; the cheese and tangy BBQ sauce were perfect partners. The cheese fries were also excellent, though not worth a trip in themselves. Even though it was a perfect sunny Saturday, there wasn't a crowd in sight and plenty of room to enjoy it in a shelter by the beach. Just be prepared to defend your food from seagulls with your life.

    (5)
  • Julie R.

    These roast beef sandwiches are amazing. The roll is warm and buttery grilled. Not to mention what they consider their size small is actually a huge sandwich. I usually have to take meat out of it cause its so loaded. This location is the one I usually get one from. Their onion rings are homeade and are great. Also had the lobster roll, cheeseburger. All which are fresh and yummy! Perfect for taking over the to beach or pavillion to eat in the summer.

    (4)
  • Bill M.

    I was raised on Kelly's food. I love this place and I have never had a bad meal here. too bad I can't give them 6 stars.

    (5)
  • Cara P.

    Kelly's to me will always be the place where I used to hang out when I was too young to do a whole lot. I remember driving there when all my girlfriends and I got our license. It seemed SO far away back than. It seemed so risky to make the drive. But in reality we were really only trekking from Waltham to Revere. Sure we hung out there, drove by there, would buy a fountain soda there, would stand near the lines of people if their were cute boys or would chill on the beach (NEVER IN THE WATER, HELLO!?)..........but alas we never really ate anything from Kelly's. You know. What girl wants to be singled out of a crowd with a ton of boys around eating one of their huge Roast Beefs???? Not me. Not any of them. Not than. No way. Boy were we stupid. So fast forward "X" number of years (ahem) and we every once in a while, will make the drive to Kellys....still only 20 minutes (I live in Cambridge)....... Still a ton of teenagers around and groups of kids just sitting around and being, well kids. There is also a lot of older people walking around I noticed. They are geared up in their jogging suits hitting the pavement.....Be careful of the seagulls, they will do all but grab the sandwich out of your mouth. Walking down the main drag you will see a few ladies aka Magda from "There's Something about Mary" in their yards on lawn chair with the big sun reflector held under the chin ...hey they want to maximize their tan! There is also a TON of little kids around. Running around. Even worst in the summer....but seriously, I feel they are everywhere.......crying, falling, throwing fries at each other ......pulling at their kids harness! Running through the crowds in the water walking shoes and floaties and stopping short screaming for their parents because "They have to go!"...Huh...... You will also probably get hit on by a guy that wears sunglasses no matter day or night and has on the Whitest sneakers you will ever see, and will say "How uuuuuuu doin?" No lie...happens every time LOL.... All that aside, the RoasBeef Sandwich is alway a hit...never a miss.....The bread is the best part.buttered and lightly toasted to perfection.........their clam chowda is awesome......not too saltly, not too clammy, not too creamy..(Did I say that?)..just right.....And the lobster roll.......TO DIE FOR......I usually don't like anything based in MAYO, but this lobster roll is so yummy, so buttery, so perfect....it is worth the 20 minute drive to sit with the boy crazy teens, the track suit wearing elderly, the little kids trying to wiggle out of their harnesses, getting hit with a death ray from a "Magda" like lady's sun reflector while she is getting her tan, on the monster seagulls and the millions of "Joey's" hittin on the non locals........... Yes, there is one right down the street from me with booths and a long line the size of the Tobin bridge but it isn't the same....Nope. It is not the same as the Kelly's at Revere Beach. Oh if you are bringing fiddo: make note of when they can and can not be on the beach, there is food everywhere on the ground, the cars dont always stop when you cross the main drag and the crowds of people that you sometime have to maneuver through just may be too much for them. Oh and also remember, don't go in the water! j/k well.......not really!

    (5)
  • Casey S.

    Being from the North Shore its only natural to have extensive experience with roast beef sandwiches. That being said, out of every roast beef shop I've ever eaten at, Kelly's is hands down the worst beef around. If you desire over cooked, over priced and over rated roast beef this place is perfect for you.

    (1)
  • Steve N.

    resting on the praise of years past. always thought the beef was a little to thickly cut. love the burgers and lobster rolls though.

    (2)
  • Erin B.

    Please come to Chicago! Ha ha ha..seriously! Roast beef in Boston is like Italian beef in Chicago--there are a ton of places that serve it, but rarely no one place is exceptional. Kelly's takes the crown for roast beef! YUM! They serve it on a garlic roll and the roast beef is so light and fresh tasting. HUGE FAN! I only hope to come back when the weather is warm, and I can hang out people watching on the beach!

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  • Mark Y.

    Kelly's might be the greatest, yet simplest roast beef sandwich you will ever have. It's also the first place I bring out-of-towner's (the Revere Beach location that is). I was at a Sox game at Camden Yards and even got a "Kelly's Roast Beef" chant started. Now that's love.

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  • Craig C.

    I used to live right up the street and it is the best place on earth to go at 2am after drinking all night for tons of awesome munchies. Now that I am older I still make the trip here or route one to get what are my favorites: Large Roast Beef w/ lettuce, tomatoe and barbecue sauce, Hot dog with the toasted buttered bun (god it's good) Tuna done the same way The best fried clams with the belly's in the area I love the chowder too but it's the kind that is thin not thick like Legal's with tons of clams and potatoes in it. Burgers and fries also rock. My dad ate here too like 40 years ago so that should say it right there. Who else has been around that long? If the words Micky D's was going to come out of your mouth please go take a nap on the expressway! Plus in Revere you can eat on the beach or in a nearby bar and wash it down with a cold frosty one while eyeballing all the local freaks and high haired ladies.

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  • C R.

    Awesome!! It was well worth the wait in traffic. The roast beef was out of this world with cheese, BBQ and mayo. The onion rings are incredible too. Please open one in Florida!!

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  • Jennifer B.

    Kelly's Roast Beef has been around forever and it still as good as it was so many years ago, Read my review of Kelly's and other Boston area places to eat!!!!!! emptyfridge.wordpress.com

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  • Michael C.

    Kelly's has some of the best fast food I have had. It always hits the spot. Its really too bad they don't have one of these in the south shore, or downtown. :( Well.. maybe its a good thing for my health. ;)

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  • bella c.

    You have to try the "Rueben" it is even better than the roast beef. Kelly's fries, fried shrimp and pretty much anything else you see on the menu is going to be good.

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  • Adster N.

    I have to say I was disappointed by the fish & chips I got at Kellys. The fish wasn't soft and buttery as I expected, and the onion rings came in batter so thick you had to chew through them. I haven't tried anything else so maybe it's just the fish dish. There certainly were quite a few regulars in line when I was there, so Kellys must be doing something right.

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  • Julia C.

    It is a must on a summer night you are driving around with your friends! Kelly's is takeout-only on Revere Beach . It is nice for people-watching, sometimes you are lucky to grab an outdoor table. Awesome overstuffed roast beef sandwich, sliced fresh and is so big you have to hold it with two hands. I personally love to eat their lobster roll. Not expensive and great fun. Open till late, in time for a midnight snack.. and a walk on the beach!

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  • Laura M.

    I love Kelly's!! Especially in the summer you can sit and look at the lovely beach. Well at least the food is good! I'm not a fish fan so I can't offer my two cents about that, but the burgers and roast beef sandwiches are very good. If you haven't tried Kelly's yet you must. There are multiple locations now so there is no excuse! :)

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  • Dale N.

    I'm another long-time local, and I have to agree, Kelly's is not what it used to be. Once they franchised, the quality dropped. It's still a nice place to grab some fries to throw at the seagulls, and it can't be beat for a late-night pit stop, but it's not the place that used to be famous world wide.

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  • Maria R.

    awesome lobster roll & delicious chowder! perfect seaside nosh.

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  • Danielle F.

    I've lived in Revere for 30 Years and Kelly's has changed quite a bit. They have a lot of new stuff on the menu, some good, some not so good. I do think they are a bit over priced, but their clams and scallops are still pretty good. Their lobster roll is also decent, but over priced a bit. Some people really like their Roast Beef, I personally do not as it's sliced too thick, it's all in your personal taste, but their clam chowder is exceptional for sure! If you want great fried seafood in that area, try Santorini's, about 100 feet away from Kelly's, still on the beach.

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  • J B.

    There was a time when a visit to Boston wasn't complete without a visit to Kelly's, on Revere Beach. You'd grab a roast beef sandwich, some fried clams, sit up on the sea wall and watch the spectacle of folks parading up and down the boulevard. If you're still hoping to people watch, Revere Beach is certainly an experience, but I'd head elsewhere for the food. Fried clams are fairly tasteless, roast beef is just ok. Fries and onion rings are pretty good; and the chowder is the way it should be, milky and filled with tasty clams, but I'm not so sure this is the place anymore to make a meal of it.

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  • Meg C.

    Wow, I used to love Kelly's. It was a summer staple for my family, we'd pile in the car, get our food, and get back in the car to eat. Anyway, the last time I visited was SO disappointing. The food seemed so different and the quality was much lower than I remembered. The fried scallops looked and tasted like they came out of a freezer. It is overpriced and the portions aren't that great anymore. It probably has to do with the fact that they are now a chain restaurant. What a shame. Also, please note that Kelly's attracts some scary-aggressive seagulls, so it is best not to let small children walk around with french fries.

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  • Jay F.

    An original New England fast-food chain that is by far superior to the national chains. Today was my second visit to the nice, clean place, the last being back in May. First time we sampled the fried clams and the onion rings, both were top-notch. This was followed by their lobster roll....mmm nice fresh local whole chunks of lobster, eight ounces. I get the mayo mixture on the side as I like to examine the freshness of the product because, if its especially sweet, who needs the mayo? This was the case, mind you, not the absolute best like you get on the shore, but extremely close. The turkey wrap was surprisingly good, as wraps go and we had an small order of fires that were served in a bag, crispy, fresh and golden, far from small, easily enough for two. On the second visit, I opted for the double cheeseburger which comes on the bun plain. If you want lettuce, tomato, etc, you have to ask. The counter person was nice enough to let me know that when I ordered. The burger was really good and juicy and the bun was nice too. We also sampled the roast beef sammich which was nice and pink and tasted like it was right from the roaster and sliced fresh The service was fast, but long enough to allow the cooked-to-order time. Definitely worth seeking out when in Boston.

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  • Jessica H.

    I definitely do not recommend people watching at Revere Beach! If you want to grab a quick roast beef sandwich though, you should go to Kelly's. I think they are really good. The fries and onion rings are awesome too. I would pretty much stay away from anything else on the menu though. I think they over-charge on everything else and the other stuff just isn't that good. If you aren't into eating on the beach, you should try their Saugus location. There is a ton of seating.

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  • Chrissy H.

    The hubby and I went to grab some lunch before the sand castle action and sat on the beach wall with numerous other diners to enjoy our meals. I was casually sitting on a bench with a sandwich in my hand talking with my husband when all of a sudden there's a gust of flapping, feathery wind in my face and I come eye to eye with a seagull whose beak is less than an inch from my hand, trying to pull the roast beef from between my fingers. Of course I screamed in surprise and much chaos ensued under the pagoda. (Mostly, the other diners just laughed) My husband, realizing that he had to take the upper hand, flailed his arms and yelled at the bird until it flew off. And luckily, the gull didn't fly off with my lunch. Just goes to show what kind of risk you take when you eat at Kelly's. But it's still tasty.

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  • Christopher P.

    This place has the best fried clams around. You can ever order them with the bellys on them if you want. I haven't been there in a long, long time. However, this place was awesome while I was there.

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  • Ed W.

    A few things you newbies need to understand about Kelly's. (1) the one on Revere beach is the only real Kelly's. The rest are abominations. You have not been to Kelly's until you've been to the one on Revere beach. Allston location? Seriously? There's a Kelly's in Allston now? A sure sign that we live in the end times. (2) Even the original is a shadow of its former self. When natives rave about Kelly's it is because of memories of going there as kids with our parents, and later in high school after the prom or after a party gets broken up, and later still because...it's Kelly's and where else you gonna go? Point is its reputation has nothing to do with anything happening there this year or this decade. (3) The whole experience has been bastardized in some crazed attempt on the part of management to act like an honest-to-god business. They employ women now. And have some sort of tarp thing out front to keep customers warm. Even the menu board looks like someone tried to make it logical instead of just having pictures of various things they sell flung up randomly. And when you order they actually take your name instead of just deciding you are "small beef sauce" or whatever. ALL wrong. Not in the moral sense, obviously. Women and logic and attempts at customer service are all good things, just not what Kelly's used to be. The true Kelly's of old didn't give a damn how cold you were or what your stupid name was or whether the menu made sense or even represented what they actually had to sell. But it did two things well: the food and giving you what you ordered without seeming to make any effort at all to remember you, no matter how busy it was. The roast beef sandwiches were bigger, the fried seafood, onions rings etc were less greasy and tastier. (Coffee was never good, but they still opened every morning except Christmas to sell it despite having no real breakfasty foods to offer with it). It was worth the wait in the cold. I'd still tell a newcomer to go because the food isn't bad exactly (lobster rolls, if you can get a mortgage for one, are not as big as they used to be, but still yummy: lobster in a butter-soaked hot dog bun, what's not to love?) and it truly is a beloved local institution or place, the way the bleachers at Fenway or the "Dirty Water" of the Charles are. Just understand that it is living on the memories locals have of it twenty and thirty years ago. You'd need a time machine to really understand.

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  • Melissa S.

    I usually reserve trips to Kelly's for the summer when I want to walk on the beach and then treat myself to a nice Roast Beef sandwich with Cheese and Mayo...yum. Needless to say, since this place is takeout only, you need to be willing to find a place to sit and eat which isn't hard since it's right across from the beach. On certain days, the people watching almost outweighs the great food. I always ask specifically for thin-sliced RARE roast beef and that ensures I get it just the way I like it and seems like they have no problem with that. When I'm in the mood, I'll sometimes order the cheese fries to go along with my red meat. Talk about heart attack on a plate...fries smothered in cheese and bacon couldn't get much more artery clogging.

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  • Jillian Y.

    Chocolate milkshake=amazing. 'Nuff said.

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  • Edmund I.

    -- 4.0 Stars -- Man, this has got to be the best place for a Lobster Roll in my opinion. Given, that it was my first time trying such a roll, I fell in love with it. I've been to New Hampshire and Maine, but I haven't been able to get a roll as good as th

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  • Blair H.

    Have the munchies after stepping on syringes hidden in the sand? I did. Heard of this place through...rachael ray...ahem...i know. Had some reubens the size of my face with onion rings. The sandwich was good, but the chips were friggen ruffles. The kind that you get in your elementary school lunch boxes. The onion rings needed salt. The food was only decent. Not quite worth the 50 mile walk up the beach, but fun none-the-less. A word of caution. Buy two sandwiches and leave one out for the griffins disguised as seagulls. They're f'ing vicious! Eating on their patio gives you somewhat of safety in numbers. Eating on the beach is like asking the pterodactyls to rape your food.

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  • Mark M.

    Second time here and it's still great! Nothing beats their Roast Beef, fries and o-rings while dining across the street at the beach. For less mess, order the BBQ sauce on the side. And like everyone says...watch those gull's by the beach! Makes Hitchcock's birds seem tame Great conversation with the guy taking my order, too. What a character!

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  • Lauren R.

    I'm going to have to disagree with Linda S on the grease factor... I was actually surprised that the fried fish platter was not nearly as greasy as I anticipated. It was, in fact, an enormous mound of fried food. But the three fish filets - each one pretty damn sizeable - was (gasp!) mostly fish. White, flaky, seemingly fresh fish, the kind of quality you certainly don't expect when you waltz up to an outdoor beachfront fried seafood carry out joint. It was perfectly lightly breaded in a way that clings closely to the fish as you break your fork in to a restaurant-worthy chunk of meaty fish, rather than falling off in huge battered chunks to reveal a puny little chunk of shriveled guppy. I will second Blair H. on the desparately seeking salt onion rings. They were desparately seeking more breading, too, in my opinion. Unlike my fish, I'll take those little circles of pseudo-veggie as caked in batter as I can get em. These were unlike any I've seen before, with a sparse and unproportionate amount of bread barely coating a very naked and inappropriately exposed-looking onion. In other news, the boy liked the roast beef sandwich. I don't think he was floored by it, though. I am ashamed to admit that I did not try the namesake item for myself. Did anyone else notice the huge gaps in prices? Obviously, a deli-style sandwich and fresh seafood fall into different pricing categories, but the range still sort of threw me for a loop. With some of the other seafood items upwards of $17, the only one that fit the bill of cheap eats was the fish platter (a MEDIUM "side order" of clams is $26!!). I really wanted the fried clams but I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for it at a walk-up window. And yet the signature roast beef sandwich earned its "Best of Cheap Eats" crown at a wallet friendly $5 and change. Hmm.

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  • Paul S.

    One of the Best Eateries in the area...! The place is a bit overrated and prices are a bit high. Portions are Large, Food is Quality..! Everything is tasty here.... clam chowder, Fried Clams, Hot Dogs, Not to Mention the Beef....

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  • Andrea P.

    Kelly's is classic and delicious. Never fails. Yeah, sometimes the staff is rude but then again you ARE in Revere, right? There's nothing much more to say. Love it here and always have.

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  • Erin L.

    This is a fun place to go on a nice, summer night. The location is terrific and considering this place has been around for about 50 years, it's an institution. The food is pretty much what you find everywhere else (lobster rolls, clam chowder, roast beef, etc.). The bread on the lobster rolls was salty deliciousness. The seating is all outside, and across the street near the beach. Be prepared to feel slightly full and nauseated after a meal here as the servings are huge and the food is definitely heavy. Unless you're feeding a busload of hungry 7th graders, don't order the large fries....they're HUGE. Best part of the whole place? The adorable north shore boston accents you hear while you order.

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  • Julie M.

    Just adding that you can also go to Saugus, Natick and Danvers to eat at Kellys. While the one in Revere is the original one, I prefer Saugus. The Revere one is only a "stand" per se as opposed to an actual restaurant that you can sit down at and eat.

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  • Stephanie K.

    I happened to be down the beach and needed to pick up food for a friend. I informed the staff of a sesame seed allergy, they said "no problem " and gave me 2 bottom buns for the sandwich, when i finally got home and opened the sandwich I shocked to see sesame seeds. thank god it was morning and we could see the sesame seeds, cus if it was night my friend would have died. 1 star for not caring about customers when it comes to their health and well being.

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  • Jennette H.

    Everytime I think about Kellys i get excited!!! Their seafood is the most amazing thing on earth! I am big on seafood and I haven't been disappointed at all whenever I go there. Although I haven't been in awhile my mouth starts to water just thinking about the tarter sauce and fried shrimp, clam, and scallops!!!! nothing reminds me of Boston summers more than hanging out at the beach with a plate of fried shrimp from Kelly's while fighting with the seagulls. Matter of fact I am going to take a trip down there this weekend with the family and feast on those wonderful clams!!! :)

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  • Joel M.

    Ate here yesterday for lunch during a day at the beach... As a first time customer, went with the roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was very tender and good, but there was no au jus???? Just adding a sauce would have set this deal off, but without it was pretty bland.

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  • Linh V.

    I don't know what's so special about this place. It taste just like every other roast beef joint. All the fried things taste just like.. fried things. The roast beef taste like roast beef. The clam chowder looks and taste like they scooped water out of revere beach to make it, but of course it probably just came from a can. I can't lie, the lobster roll was pretty good. But it is still way overrated.

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  • Amanda L.

    Everybody seems to love this place, including the seagulls that are eying my pretty roast beef sandwich with their beady little eyes. I didn't know that you actually had to ask for the sauce.....I thought it was just automatic, whoops. The lines are a little discombobulated, some people are standing nearby because they are waiting for their food, others are staring at the menu trying to decide what they want, and there are people that are actually waiting in line. I always feel slightly awkward in these situations. Seriously though, best roast beef sandwich EVAH. The sauce really makes it. And the onion rings are NOM NOM. There's no seating area, but you can walk across the Reveah Beach Pahkway, (LOOK BOTH WAYS FIRST) and sit on one of the benches. Just be wary of the wind, because if even a sliver of meat falls on the ground, those damn seagulls will get you. Grab some plastic knives on your way out.

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  • DeeJay H.

    I have been to Kelly's probably over a hundred times (since I was a wee tot)...It is pretty much perfect. When my friend came into Boston from Iceland for 24 hours, it was one of the places I had to bring him. This is less of a review and more of advice. 8am is not too early for Kelly's- especially if you are hungover. The breakfast sandwiches are the best in the land....and when I am feeling particularly hungover, I get a coffee shake. It is a caloric bonanza. If what you are getting is fried...then what you are getting needs extra tartar. Unless you are with over 4 people, do not get the large fry. And if you are deciding between the onion rings and the fries, go for the onion. The roast beef sandwich is the best on the north shore- but IF and only IF you ask them to slice it thin. If not, you are going to be chewing down tough pieces of thickly cut cow. Get it with sauce, cheese, and mayo- with extra sauce on the side to dip. Clam chowder is a must and the best in the land- traditionally made thin like it is supposed to be here in the Commonwealth. My friend Jess swears by the hotdog. But I think she is an asshole for going to Kelly's and getting a hotdog. There I said it. Bring some sort of weapon with you if you plan on eating on the beach. I have seen many a sandwich taken by the 'flying rats" (seaguls) that hang there. They walk with the people as if they are equals and aren't afraid. Anything fried there is good. I recently saw chicken salad and a reuben on the menu...If you plan on getting either, perhaps my friend Jess can take you when she gets her hotdog because you all would essentially be assholes. THERE I SAID IT.

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  • Ming C.

    My friends drove from Boston just to get lunch here: Roasted beef sandwich, pastrami sandwich, fried clams and chips! We ate inside the car behind the fogged window and watch the cold wind pushed waves along the beach. It's a mass with all the juice and sauce but gratifying food experience!

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  • Carlo S.

    I used to love Kelly's like half the people making reviews on this....I am now somewhat disappointed in the directions Kelly's has made. 1. Their food is overpriced and can be considered a ripoff when it comes to purchasing at other locations at almost HALF the price with if not the same, double the amount of food. 2. I think that the different locations have different chefs that cook the roast beef and fry the clams, fish, etc different because I love the one in Medford and Revere and HATE the one in Saugus and Danvers....even the one in Natick is better than half of these places. They should've left it with one or two locations ONLY. Maybe even the third left in Natick to assist with long distance central MASS residents. 3. Their service is dropping like dominos. I went through drive-thru one time in Medford and I asked for sweet and sour and/or ketchup. When I drove off....nothing included. I went back in to get some and they said I would have to purchase something???? wtf? I showed them a receipt and they gave me some but I had the honor of saying, "you guys really lost alot of customers in the last decade with your quality service and food." This one just one example....Prior to 2000....I never had a complaint about Kelly's Roast Beef....guess the times have changed for the worse in Kellys

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  • Lillian C.

    Great lunch spot, especially if the weather is nice and you can sit right by the beach. I got the lobster salad roll, which was good, but I've had better. Hubby got the pulled beef sandwich, which he said was very yummy. We'd go back again.

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  • Daniel D.

    Just solid. Clean enough place with a wide variety of sandwiches at good prices. Roast beef a little dry, but maybe I should have dressed it up. Fries are good, and you feel like you get your money's worth on the lobster roll. Great place to stop by after picking up a visitor from the airport! Also, plenty of benches across the street so you can eat on the beach.

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  • Mary R.

    I like Kelly's. In particular I like this Kelly's. I like the long wait, and the uncomfortable tables all because it feels as if you're on vacation. With the beach just across the street, you can't go wrong. I usually have their roast beef, which I think is very good. (Disclaimer: Growing up in NY, I thought Arby's made good roast beef). This weekend I decided to try the kids plate of chicken fingers and fries. I was not disappointed, or hungry. The portion was huge. The chicken was great and the fries were, as always, the perfect crispiness. Kelly's might not be the most amazing, but this location combines all the right things for a perfect summer dinner.

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  • JOANNE S.

    It was Friday night and I needed a beach and a treat. Went to Kelley's and haven't been to that one in Revere for a long time. Got a sm clam and a roast beef sandwich with my hubby. Claims tasted really good but they weren't really hot, same with fries and onion rings. I have to say that the roast beef was disappointing. We usually go to Billies in Melrose and their roast beef sandwich's are delicious. I did not find Kelly's to be as good as famous as they are. That's my opinion and I am sticking to it. lol

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  • jonathan u.

    Sit down on the seawall and eat your sandwich like a man! I must admin I am greatly disturbed that people can now get Kelly's deliciousness without having to park at the world famous Revere Beach. Now they have drive throughs and fancy booths. Don't believe the hype, nothing quite accompanies a fantastic roast beef sandwich then sand in your ass. Well first to the food, there roast beef is great and you can order it how you like it, my preference is medium rare. People rave about there chicken fingers which are excellent as well but if you only get one thing try their fries! A large fry will feed a full family of four. I have attempted to eat an entire large fry and have come to the conclusion that it is impossible. It is fine to try though. Also they make fantastic tartar sauce and I recommend them on the Fry's (stop being a baby and just try it, I promise you'll like em). All in all its worth the trip, there are like 6 locations but go to Revere for the ambiance of the sand and whatever it is that floats in the water there.

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  • Bethany B.

    My first trip to Kelly's and it was a good one! The small roast beef sandwich almost knocked me over but I made a serious dent in it. Very impressed that the horseradish was fresh and potent! Kids loved their dogs, fries, and fruit cup. So glad that places offer fruit now for the kiddies. Makes the hot dog seem less unhealthy :) The onion rings were awesome. So nice to eat and walk on the nearly deserted beach. Now I can say I have had Kelly's in Revere!

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  • Mary D.

    i liked it here but there only outdoor seating and all the segulls can get at your food

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  • Brad H.

    My must stop place for lobster rolls in Boston. The price is 18.95, but it's overfilled with prime lobster meat and served in a toasted bun. Open 24 hours, outdoor seating only which includes the tables on the boardwalk.

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  • Mike M.

    Even though this place has such a widespread reputation for its roast beef sandwiches, I must say that eating here is a complete and total disappointment. The first time I came, the food was great, but after many subsequent visits, I realized that I just got lucky. 7 out of 10 times the sandwich was soggy, and came with about a 2 inch thick layer of mayo, even after I asked to spread it lightly. I also tried their clam chowder, and every time it tasted like salt and water. I really made an effort to like this place, but in the end the reality of an inconsistent and unhealthy product prevailed. I doubt I will be coming here again.

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  • Al C.

    I wish I could live in the kitchen. Roast beef sandwiches, fried clams and lobster rolls are the best.

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  • Darnelle B.

    Roast beef..extra sauce extra cheese....and don't forget the fried clams...not just strips like what we get in California..these are the entire clam bellies...I crave this place and have had friends bring this to me when coming from Mass....This is a must eat when in Mass! WICKED GOOD!

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  • Andrea K.

    Kelly's is one of those places that everyone knows about and has been to once in their life. With 5 locations (Natick, Saugus, Medford, Revere, Danvers) Revere is the best, the other places are just ok for some reason. The prices are way overpriced but the quality and quantity of the food is huge so in a way its paying for itself but they could be a little bit cheaper for such a popular joint. Their fried clams are tasty and so is their tartar sauce, I have yet to find a place that has better tartar sauce than Kelly's. Also their hot dogs and the buttered rolls are really also a good choice for something slightly light. The roast beef sandwiches are really filling but sometimes the meat is over done but that is a rare occasion. For the fried haddock I would only get it from Revere, for some reason they have the best haddock, the other locations are always dry and with no flavor at all, it tastes like it was from the day before. If you want good seafood then just go take a ride to Revere and see the flocking attack seagulls that they have there and eat at Kelly's. I would pass on the other locations as the food isnt all that fresh I personally think.

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  • Kendra M.

    this is the thing i miss most about massachusetts now that i live in LA. warm, rare roast beef on a bun with spicy bbq... the fried clams are good (though i am not allowed to eat shellfish anymore- allergies) and the fries tasty too. all this, to be eaten by the beach. best summer evenings ever. when i am back in town, i make an effort to eat here at least once... a day.

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  • Julie A.

    this is a freakin' institution all right! I was a non meat eater for many many years and this place was still a killer spot for crab and lobster rolls. Now, I eat meat. First place I went for a Roast Beef sandwich? here. was it the best I have ever had still?! yep! negatives... the seagulls are wicked annoying and ruthless.

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  • Stacey T.

    A bit over-priced for what it is but still one of my favorite divey spots for lunch.

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  • Billie M.

    I love what even the SUGGESTION of Kelly's does to my mother. I've actually wondered (I get really bored sometimes) if given the option to save my sister and I, or a Kelly's roast beef sandwich, from a sinking ship, which my mother would choose. Actually, if I asked her that question right now, I bet she'd have to thoughtfully pause... But who can really blame her? I mean, warm roast beef, topped with horseradish and BBQ sauce, squished between two pieces of toasted buttered bun.... Shakespeare has written of love like this. Mind you, these sandwiches are huge, and their other offerings are just as delectable (great onion rings, and fried clams, and a surprisingly good lobster roll), so it's best to get together a small contingent that is a-ok with sharing. Late spring and early autumn are the best times to go, as you can find an empty picnic table (Ok, a bench and your lap) right across the street, and gaze at the glory (he) that is Revere beach while you eat. But I'd be lying if I said you couldn't find me cramming my gob with a sandwich, huddled in the front seat of a running car, on a freezing day in February. My mother raised me right.

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  • Shari Z.

    Listen Kid, ya can't miss this if y'ah even within like ah faave hundrid maaale radius of Reve-yah, k? Ya can't. A lobster roll this big is not made legendary overnight. My family was going here before the remodel (some of you may say, remodel? The remodelled and it looks like this? Yes.) .. and they were literally throwing money into a shoe box under the order counter. This happened after you placed your order, and they kind of pretended to add up the cost, and they came up with some utterly random amount of money for you to pay, like $17.37. Yep. You would have no idea what in heck they were talking about, so you just threw the dough down. Fried clams, lobster rolls, things of legend here. My braver than me relatives buy them, wrap them, and take them on the plane for dinner on the way back to San Fran. I kid you not. There is a lot of nostalgia here, for the older folks, there used to be a fair-like setting at the beach, rides, clean sand, nice. Later on, I cruised up and down the strip with high school friends and it was a mess, but we loved it, because at the end of it all was Kelly's. Score. Now, it's rather desolate until night time, and frankly, you'd be best off getting your grub and exiting the area, but you can do as op suggested and sit on the sea wall, people watch, and raise your cholesteral by the second while you chow down on the biggest, baddest lobstah roll around Boston. This isn't your rip off tourist lobstah roll, Kid. Enjoy.

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  • Jesse N.

    The prices can get a little steep, but the huge portions really make you forget about that. The food is good. The chowder is usually very creamy, which I love, and the onion rings are never soggy and aren't those gross frozen things. The roast beef, well, I won't say that it is the best cut of beef, but it is very good compared to a lot of places i have been, and they put it on a really soft, grilled/buttered roll, so that makes it YUM, in my opinion. Now, my boyfriend and I just discovered the cheese fries a few months ago and THOSE... oh my goodness holy moly yum! Yeah... so totally not good for you, but soooo delicious. Way to fill a junkfood craving, and really, it was like a whole meal for the both of us, and there is cheese on every fry and.... BACON!! Dang... now I am hungry..

    (4)
  • Derek D.

    So...after seeing Kelly's on a few "Best Of" lobster roll lists, I made the schlep over on the Blue Line subway from Downtown Boston (take it all the way out to Wonderland and then it's about another 15 minute walk.) It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon in August. I must say...even from the city it was worth the trip. I ordered the lobster roll combo with a drink...it came out to $25. A little pricey but not atypical. They have some outdoor seating but the place was pretty crowded and most of the tables were taken. There is additional seating across the seat by the beach which I actually preferred. A nice lobster roll...a lovely breeze from the ocean...it's a perfect New England kind of afternoon if you ask me. It might be a tourist trap but so what?!

    (4)
  • Paul R.

    As far as I'm concerned there is only one Kelly's and it's at Revere beach. Immediately after landing at Logan I headed to Revere and Kelly's for fried clams, with the bellies of course. No bellies equals clam strips, no thanks. Yea they are pricey but, in my opinion, there is nothing better than eating fried clams on the beach wall. If I was really hungry I would have gone for one their Combo plates.

    (4)
  • Cathy Z.

    Kelly's on Revere beach makes a great greasy summertime dinner stop. Nothing here is healthy or upscale, and the entrees could be more reasonably priced (you can easily drop $40+ on 2 people), but it's definitely a guilty pleasure. The shrimp plate was so good. I was expecting little battered popcorn shrimp, but instead I got 5 or 6 panko breaded jumbo shrimp. I'd never before bitten into a shrimp and thought, "wow, that was a juicy shrimp!", but all that changed when I tried the perfectly cooked shrimp here. I'm not normally a fan of tartar sauce, but Kelly's tartar sauce is a different thing entirely; instead of the watery, insipid afterthought you usually get with your seafood, it's super thick with huge chunks of tangy pickles. Yum! The lobster roll is classic: perfectly toasted bun, plenty of big chunks of lobster (without any sissy lettuce), and not too much mayo. The surf and turf meal, though a little bit outrageous in its size, is a good way to try both the lobster roll and the roast beef. The clam roll is similarly great; it's a good thing it comes with a fork since the roll is piled with way more clams than you can possible eat as a sandwich! The onion rings are awesome (hand battered, flaky, and salty), but the fries are not good (thick and grainy with that "off" potato flavor and not enough salt). Unless you're committed to meeting a certain daily potato intake, I would recommend asking for all rings instead of 1/2 and 1/2. Also, I'm totally being picky here, but I wish they had those dip and squeeze ketchup packets instead of the foil ones; since almost everything here is fried it would be useful. The guy at the counter was super friendly and didn't seem be annoyed by the crowds. It's always nice when the person taking your order repeats everything to make sure it's correct! I appreciated that since it's easy for a roadside place like this to ignore the service aspect. Overall, I'd say Kelly's is worth the trip to Revere. Go before it's too cold to stroll along the beach!

    (4)
  • Asuka N.

    After a bit of delayed travel, Kelly's was one of the few places not too far off the highway that was open around midnight, so we trekked out to the beach (which I'm sure looks gorgeous during the day but was quite foggy this Friday night) and walked up to Kelly's, which really does have a casual, beach-y, and somewhat touristy feel to it. The guys at the front of the register were nice enough in taking our order quickly, and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes before our food was ready to go. There are some tables you can sit at outside, but again - cool, misty weather at midnight - made us head back to the car and chow down before hitting the road. The food itself was okay. I went with the BBQ pulled beef, which in many respects reminded me of how pulled pork is prepared - shredded and doused with BBQ sauce (in this case, a bit overly marinated). For $8, it definitely will fill you up, and the flavors are pretty solid. My wife went with the lobster roll, which, while pleasantly-sized and very sumptuous, did not have the same kind of freshness that I would experience later in Portland. It was also a bit too doused in mayo for my liking. The side of onion rings were a waste of money, IMO - very chewy and not crisp at all...they'd clearly been sitting around for a while. While it certainly did the trick in satiating our appetite late at night, it's probably a place I'd come back to after exploring other options. It's a bit pricey and definitely feels like it's priced for tourists taking in the surrounding beach area.

    (3)
  • Cristin S.

    My sister decided to come here because we did not want to go into the center of the city for a lobster roll.This place is like a Burger King for roast beef and seafood, so do not be expecting anything too classy. Also the cashiers are picky. Both cashiers that my sister and I went to said they do not like seafood and are picky so they had no insight of what to get. I got the shrimp platter and it came with french fries and onion rings which was a nice touch but they only give you only 6 butterflied fried shrimp. The onion rings needed salt so bad which is crazy that a fast food type of establishment would need more salt? The real reason we came here though is for a out of the city/cheaper lobster roll. My sister got the onion rings and lobster roll ($20 but there was a up charge for all onion rings). The lobster roll was pretty good! It was a lighter mayo base and they packed the lobster. She got her roll toasted which always makes a better lobster roll in my option. So if you want a quick $18 dollar lobster roll out of Boston this place is a opinion.

    (3)
  • Ashley B.

    I have been a regular of "Kelly's on the Wall" since I was a kid, and I never get tired of their seafood selections, and OMG, their tartar sauce is the stuff of legends. Now, while I still love going there, I am not able to do so as much as I would love to because the prices are just too high for me. I mean, c'mon, $21.00 for a friend clam plate was a bit steep last year...but now it has gone up another $5 this year, and that is just wrong! to spend $60+ for two people to snack on the beach with the seagulls bothering you [Be warned: Those seagulls have become a lot more aggressive in the last few years as well] is a bit steep when I can go to most fancier restaurants and eat a meal with sides and an appetizer for about the same price. On a side note, they really skimp on the onion rings, which was also one of my mainstays, and I am not a fan of the styrofoam containers as I used to love the plates covered in foil. Please bring these two back?!!

    (4)
  • Alyssa G.

    Ordered the Reuben with chips and a kids mac and cheese with fries. First. Fountain pop machine from the FUTURE! Prepared to be amazed by a crazy selection of thirst quenching deliciousness. Can't even tell you how many choices you have because it was a touch screen.. whatttt!?! I know, amaze. Second. That sandwich was on point. Quality ingredients make a quality sammich! Three. Least impressed with the kids mac and cheese. Seriously just blue box that you pay $5 for. Not that my child really cares but it was not worth the money. Fourth. Go now!

    (4)
  • Patricia G.

    Every bit as good as my first visit here a few years ago... The Roast Beef was a bit disappointing for my husband, he remembers it being a bit juicier and the portion size wasn't what it used to be, but he enjoyed it. The Fish Sandwich ( Atlantic Cod) was delicious, perfectly cooked and the Tartar Sauce is really tasty. A bit pricey but at least the food is good... you can't say that about all Tourist Traps.

    (4)
  • Adam F.

    My girlfriend lives on Revere Beach (in a condo across the street) (not literally on the beach) so we grab take-out from Kelly's all the time. In other news, I'm fat. I've been coming to Kelly's for years, either this location, Saugus, or Natick. They are all fairly consistent, but there is a certain sense of nostalgia eating at the original. My all-time favorite meal is the Surf & Turf. If you want to sound like a regular, just ask for the Surf. It is a Small Roast Beef Sandwich served with a Small Lobster Roll, and your choice of fries, rings, or both. At $15, it's a better deal than getting the Large Lobster Roll. I order my Roast Beef "3-way" which makes me giggle every time I say it. This means American Cheese, Mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce (just say sauce). If you order around lunch time, it tastes fresh. I've gone later at night and it's definitely tasted like it was sitting out all day. The lobster rolls here are delicious, although I won't give them the crown of best lobster roll in the North Shore - that goes to Belle Isle in Winthrop. Onion rings are hand battered and incredibly addictive. The fries are great as well. The "side" is plenty for 1 person and the "small" is for 2. The medium gives me nightmares. Chicken Fingers come in 1 size and it's definitely enough for 2 people. Don't forget the honey mustard. The Fish Plate is an unsung hero here. You get 2 massive pieces of lightly-battered fried pollock on a bed of fries. It's also only $12 which makes it a steal. The container has to weigh a few pounds. Other notable menu items are the Double Cheeseburger and the Reuben (with Russian Dressing on the side). Unfortunately, I've not tried any of the breakfast offerings yet. Always order a side of pickle spears to go with your sandwiches. Save some room for soft serve at Kell's Kreme. There are picnic tables across the street in the covered pavilion. Don't feed the seagulls.

    (5)
  • Dan D.

    This is the best roast beef sandwich I had to date. The onion rings lacked flavor, but that roast beef sandwich was unbelievable!! I will 100% be back

    (4)
  • David L.

    The seafood is really good, but common guys 21$ for the knee of soup and 6 or 7 shrimps? Are you serious?

    (3)
  • Andrew H.

    Honestly, I'd say Kelly's was a tourist trap, if I didn't know so many locals that went there. The roast beef was just OK. It is underseasoned, to be sure. It's also served lukewarm, which is a turn-off for me. Hot's fine. Cold's fine. Lukewarm is just not appetizing. The buns were nicely toasted. Lettuce was already wilting. When I asked for pickles, I expected more than 2 tiny slices, and I needed them, since the meat was so devoid of seasoning. Fries were good (though I bet they came from a bag). Onion rings were just ok - a bit floury and greasy. Prices are way high, even for a beachfront place, too. Worth noting: If you like your roast beef to be rare, this is the wrong place to go. It comes out medium to medium-well. I'm so disappointed. After hearing about this place for years, it did not come close to living up to my expectations.

    (2)
  • Nathan M.

    The portion are super small!!! I ordered Fish & Chips $11.95 2 piece of fish 5 fries and 4 onion rings. Also ordered clams tender plate $12.50 10 pieces of clams and 4 onion rings and around 10 fries. Won't be coming here again.

    (1)
  • Kanika M.

    Best. Lobster. Roll. Ever. I don't think I need to elaborate too much on that for the fine folks of New England. If you've never had a lobster roll from Kelly's, then it's time to finally fill that empty space in your heart. You know how sometimes it feels like there's just something missing in your life and you can't put your finger on it? Well, you're welcome, because I found it. At Kelly's. In lobster roll form.

    (5)
  • Meredith a.

    I decided to take a trip to Revere Beach, which quickly became a mission to go to Kelly's and have a roast beef sandwich. If was worth it. Yum! I love how the toast the bun for you, and the sandwich was very large. Great sandwich!

    (5)
  • Brad D.

    I hate roast beef - but that's not my beef with Kelly's. I hear it's actually pretty great. For a place on the ocean, with access to fresh caught, wholesale lobsters within walking distance, you'd think you could get one of the freshest and most affordable lobster rolls on the planet. 'Tis not so. At best, the meat was "meh," and the price was "Say WHAAAAT!?" So I guess what I'm saying is: stick to the roast beef. And watch your back for the muscle-beach hotties who seem to circle like greased-up, overweight seagulls...

    (3)
  • Katie H.

    A staple for any day trip to Revere Beach! The seafood is fresh!! Don't let the lines scare you. :)

    (4)
  • Phil L.

    My wife was in tears!!! 10 years ago i proposed to her on Revere beach in a life guard chair while eating some Kelly's. We flew in from Chicago this weekend to celebrate our anniversary and vowed to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of there food once again. I also had to have a freaking lobster roll on this trip. When we got to the window there was a mess of people crammed together to avoid getting hit by the rain. A kid says to me f#×k this, I'm not waiting. I work here. I'll go to the side and get my order in. 25 minutes later my wife calls me from the car because she's wondering what is taking so long. I told her the cashier just told me it'll be up in a minute. 5 minutes go by and i realize that they had given our food away to the kid that was talking to me in line. The manager tells me he'll put the order back in and nearly insinuates that it was our fault we missed it at the window. The kids eating the food are chowing down in the car giving us the middle finger and laughing. I ask the manager if he's even going to come out here and confront his own employee or call the police? The manager comes out and approaches there vehicle and we here louder laughing now. Food falling out of there mouths from laughing so hard. It had become obvious that the manager was either in on it or used to this behavior. My wife was so shocked she wanted our $40 back immediately. The manager not only didn't want to comp the meal. He tried to scam me and tell me he had issued the refund back to my card. I DIDN'T EVEN USE A CREDIT CARD!!!! At this point tears were coming down my wife's cheats and we went home feeling cheated and devastated for our anniversary. I'll be calling today to complain.

    (1)
  • Michael A.

    Oh my gosh! I love this place! Their food is phenomenal. My favorite is the fish sandwich! It's so full of flavor and is fried so well. It's a great location because you're right on the water. Eat great food with a beautiful view! Can't complain at all!

    (5)
  • Amy S.

    So excited to go there today! Ordered the cup of clam chowder. About 45 minutes later, I have never been so sick in my life!! Finally can get to the computer to post this, because I need to share this awful experience!!! Will never eat at Kellys again.

    (1)
  • K P.

    Ate at the Lynn Kelly's last year and the Revere Beach one is hands down the best roast beef. The meat is like butter and melts in your mouth and the flavor is unbelievable.

    (5)
  • Leo S.

    This is a landmark on the waterfront and one of those places you either love or hate. I like roast beef and they make one of the fuller sandwiches around. Prices are on the high side considering the local sub shop will be a few dollars less. The people watching and ambiance make it worth the trip. The quality of the rings and fries does vary and I have had to send back mushy fries but that is the same everywhere. Stick with the sandwich or lobster roll.

    (5)
  • E bruce L.

    Yes, I'm a southern guy but this is the place that I have come to judge all New England Clam Chowder against and quite frankly none have ever come close to meeting the standard set by this sandwich shop on the shore. I was visiting friends and looking for a place to have lunch and happened upon Kelly's. With Roast Beef in the name I had to try out their roast beef sandwich which is juicy and full of flavor. What I wasn't expecting was how good the clam chowder would be. Maybe it was the overcast blustery, cold rainy day that made it seem so perfect. The creamy richness of the chowder was as close to perfection as I have ever had. This will definitely be on my list of stops anytime I go to the Boston area if for nothing more than another bowl of their clam chowder....

    (5)
  • Kimberly M.

    You will not find a better lobster roll than right here. It's my first stop upon entering the city limits of Boston! I make room for 2 lunches when I come here: Lobster roll and roast beef! If I had to do one, it would be lobster roll with a side of cheese fries. The best part is you will be served with a side of Smiles. :)

    (5)
  • James R.

    Wow the best lobster roll I have ever eaten!! We also had the fish and chips which was very good. Clam chowder was ok it was more of a thin broth than a hearty chowder. Will definitely be back next time visiting Boston.

    (4)
  • Meni M.

    Surf and turf is best of both worlds. They have gluten free burger buns, and when you get the surf and turf combo, it's 2 full sandwiches on the gluten free buns. On the water is a plus

    (5)
  • Yanick T.

    Was in town visiting colleges with my son. It was recommended that we try the calamari. My son ordered the calamari. I am not a fan of fried foods but had to try the scallops. Instead of fries I asked for a side salad. When we got back to our hotel to discover my salad was missing. I called the restaurant and they were very apologetic and said I can return to pick up my salad. I was hesitant and started eating. My scallops were so delicious but I needed my salad. When I got back to the restaurant to pick up my salad, they were so apologetic and had my entire order waiting for me. Outstanding customer service! A must try if your ever in the Boston area.

    (4)
  • Christy A.

    Our go to during our stay at Revere Beach. I can't decide between a favorite (BBQ sandwich or buffalo chicken wrap.) My husband has no problem choosing... roast beef!

    (5)
  • Diana K.

    Heard thru friends that we HAVE to try the lobster rolls at the "original" Kelly's so we did. Roll was nicely buttered and toasted, generously filled with chunks of lobster, hint of celery with light mayo. Very tasty and not fishy, comes with a bag of chips. My friend ordered fried scallops with onion rings and fries. The scallops were great, a bit on the greasy side so she toweled the scallops before eating them. Fries were meaty, crispy and tasty. Onion rings were good, wouldn't say great. There are about 5 tables on the street corner and we were lucky enough to snag one, otherwise, you'd have to eat across the street on the concrete pavilion. We would definitely return if we lived closer but probably wouldn't make the drive. Just had to try it and glad we did.

    (4)
  • Roberta B.

    Best roast beef and pastrami sandwiches we have EVER eaten. We live in California And I grew up in R. I. And we travel and eat out a lot. In California you can't find a sandwich with this much meat no matter how much money you spend and the taste is fantastic. I must come back for the chowder and lobster roll. The onion rings were good but I've had better. But they e soda machine is very cool!

    (5)
  • Kiki M.

    Five stars for the food. Best roast beef sandwich EVER. I got the small roast beef sandwich and I wish I would've gotten the large. It was tender, juicy, beefy. MMMMMMMMM. Fried clams were just ok , kinda pricey. As an out of towner, I was disappointed that there wasn't any indoor seating and it was freezing. The food was really good. three stars for The area. It was a bit dicey in Revere. Lots of cops and kinda dark area.

    (5)
  • Kind V.

    I came here on a date in May. I had a great experience and I will definitely return. The staffs are very nice and attentive. I ordered the Lobster Roll, it was so delicious. There were plenty of lobsters in my roll and it was fabulous.

    (4)
  • Christie L.

    Came into Kelly's thinking that the best thing to order was the roast beef since the place is called Kelly's Roast Beef. It was just OK. They give you the option of what sauces and what you want on your sandwich which was nice. The sandwich comes with a lot of beef, but the flavor was just meh.. but I guess that's why you get sauces with your meal. I thought the onion rings had a good batter and were fried to the right crispiness. Ordered a large to share with 3 others. It was a good amount of rings. Maybe try the seafood next time?

    (2)
  • Jessica B.

    As someone who just ate a lobster roll a day for a week in Nantucket, I feel uniquely qualified to declare the one I got at Kelly's to be THE BEST LOBSTER ROLL ever! I've been wanting to go up to Revere and have one on the beach since I moved here, but my husband's a local and has resisted such tourist activities. With an out of town guest visiting, I made my move and we headed up North. There are a couple of other items on the menu, the fried clams looking the most interesting. But the lobstah roll? Eight ounces of lobster, light mayo and celery, on a buttery white roll. The meat was fantastic, the great bulk of it was claws and HUGE pieces of lobster meat. It's served with chips and a pickle. So you order, they call your name when it's ready, and then you can take it across the street where there are covered benches right on the beach. Delicious.

    (5)
  • Kelly O.

    Kelly's is a staple of a New England summer for me; give me some tasty fried clams on the beach, and I'm good to go. Kelly's does their fried clams well; big clams, freshly fried, not too greasy, not too much batter. I've had them at various Kelly's locations (Natick, now-closed Allston), and they're pretty consistently solid everywhere; not the very best I've ever had, but a good version that satisfies my craving nonetheless. I usually get the $13 clam roll plate, which comes with a large amount of clams piled on a buttered and toasted New England hot dog bun (which I usually ignore- I'm here for the clams, don't need any bread filler) with fries and onion rings, both of which are pretty standard/eh. The whole thing is pretty filling, and not terribly priced IMO (stick to the clam roll if you have a normal appetite; the clam plate is a whopping ~$20 and probably best suited to share). It's a grab-and-go type of place, and the best thing to do is cross the street and eat your meal on the beach under one of the pavillions. Summer embodied.

    (3)
  • Kristen C.

    Somehow I managed to pick up a cold while in FL in the winter and upon returning home from the airport (via route 1) I was in dire need of chicken noodle soup. My husband suggested that we grab some at Kelly's. Huh? Aren't they the roast beef peeps? Yeah, but believe it or not, their chicken noodle soup is the perfect prescription for a scratchy throat! Oh and I didn't have to go into the restaurant and spread around my germs - they have a drive-thru at the one on the Fellsway exit. Sweeeeet! I'm still not a fan of roast beef sammies from any of the chains, but that's because I'm from NY and my husband (a true local) says it's because I don't get roast beef in Boston. True dat! But I'll stick w the soup.

    (3)
  • Helen L.

    Great fried clams and not little clam strips but the entire clam.

    (5)
  • Karl W.

    I know that the sign reads Roast Beef, but the fried clams are great. Though simple, the hot dogs are well. ....DAMN GOOD! Having been part of the Revere "landscape"since my parents were dating 50 years ago, and a staple of my teenage age years, the hot dog tasted of my past. Just as good and flavorful as it ever was. Was a bit chilly for this now 25 year Floridian, but so worth the cold.

    (4)
  • Joe L.

    So good. Roast beef was tender, well-portioned, well-priced, and I loved the options for toppings they give you (got onions, pickles, and mustard on mine). Grabbed a table by the beach on a sunny, summer afternoon and devoured a tasty sandwich while listening to the waves of the ocean. Life was good. Will definitely be back if I'm in Revere again.

    (4)
  • Trish M.

    Location is perfect of course but food could and should be better. I think that if Roast Beef is part of your name, you would made sure that it is the best. Well, it wasn't. Also it would be nice if they offered bathroom for the customers. Just bring a picnic basket.

    (2)
  • Ryan M.

    This review is going to be short and sweet because it only needs three words. SURF AND TURF. Do yourself a favor and order the surf and turf and enjoy your mouth watering roast beef sandwich and lobster roll on the beach as you watch the oil tankers go by. And if you're feeling extra hungry throw in some onion rings or fried clams. This place is great!

    (5)
  • Chris K.

    Embarrassing. Ordered rare roast beef came well done and dry. Hot dog was cold, fish sandwich was cold, fries were cold. Don't bother. Terrible food and over priced. Sad as it was a childhood staple. I hope they can get back to they way there were doubtful though.

    (2)
  • Martha K.

    We come here for the delicious fried clams and clam chowder. This time the clams were a little overcooked. The chowder is thin but very tasty and full of clams. The lobster roll was icy cold and I should have sent it back. I just won't ever order it here. Never tried the roast beef, I can get that anywhere in the country but it's the clams we are here for and they are for the most part, excellent.

    (4)
  • Amica M.

    Fraud Alert!!! A new kind of pink slime? I've been going to Kelly's since I was 3 yrs old. They always have excellent roast beef sandwiches. Lately, I have been getting their lobster roll. I noticed that there are a few big pieces of claw meat on top and throughout. But about a1/3 of the "lobster" is some skinny pink things that are the color of lobster, but not lobster. Some kind of seafood-like filler! What is it? Where does it come from? Not appetizing or honest.

    (1)
  • Elise B.

    One star! The food was cold because we had to wait for the frape. Onion rings were crap! Clams were decent, at least they are full clams. The roast beef was tasteless with out any condiments, I had to add ketchup to make it edible. The lobster roll was okay. Really the only good thing was the coffee frape. We paid $38 for crappy food. With all the good reviews one would think we would have received a good meal. I would not recommend this place.

    (1)
  • Leo R.

    I believe this is the original but it isn't the best location. Kellys roast beef is delicious. This place has no bathrooms or places to eat on a rainy day. While it is a beach location it is rushed, I have been to the Natick location where they ask you what temperature you want your beef. Here it was one option:overcooked. It was still delicious just tougher than what I experienced elsewhere.

    (3)
  • Paul C.

    I have been here 3 times over the past 6 months. I always give a place a second shot just in case they are having a bad day. I ordered the Clam dinner plate and it was bad all three time. I love fried clams and I wanted to like it, but could barely finish half my plate on all three visits. My wife had the Lobster roll and It was great! Great all three times. Next time I am at Revere Beach, I will order two Lobster rolls.

    (3)
  • Dee Z.

    So it has been12years since I''ve been to Kelly's, and I am glad to say it is still as good today. I got the famous clam roll. WONDERFUL. The fries were great and the onion rings were crunchy just the way a good selfrespecting onion ring should be. The star of course is the whole belly clam. There are not enough words.NO SAND, the batter stands up but it does not overpower the flavor of the clam. They serve it on a toasted hot dog bun,which is unnecessary, but you need a roll when your selling a clam roll. The bun is toasted in butter and tastes great when your done with the clams. You won't be disappointed. Oh btw I ordered a lobster roll for lunch tomorrow.

    (5)
  • Maya J.

    Okay, people. If you're expecting to get your rear kissed and get all the amenities of a standard restaurant, you aren't going to get it here. This is a beachside joint. It is what it is. Yes, the lobster roll is overpriced. It's a friggin' lobster roll. In fact, a lot of the stuff is overpriced, but it is also very good, so quit your whining. About the roast beef, sometimes it is fantastic, sometimes it isn't. If you had bothered to look, you would have noticed that they cut it from the whole roast. What this means is that if you happen to get your beef from closer to an end, it is going to be drier and possibly overcooked. You try cooking a whole roast beef and then complain. When you get it from closer to the middle, it is deep pink, juicy, and wonderful. They also make the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. About the service, what do you expect from people who have to deal with so many people at once? Try it when it isn't so crowded. They are actually pretty nice. Also, Kelly's is open until 4 AM and opens at 6 AM. I have seen them open during blizzards and hurricanes. You can't beat the work ethic.

    (4)
  • Bob L.

    Flew in from Atlanta on business. Heard it was a local favorite. First, it's a walk-up type joint and isn't a sit down restaurant unless of course it's summer and you can sit out site. Had the Surf & Turf. Lobster Roll was excellent! Roast Beef was OK. I wasn't just blown out of my seat with the Roast Beef taste. I do also understand that this beef is like an aged steak...it's more authentic without the hopped up additives. All in all, speaking with several people in line, everyone agreed they are better at seafood than Roast Beef. I would go back for sure.

    (4)
  • Scott P.

    Wow scallop roll had at least 18 beauties hot and fresh...

    (5)
  • Michelle A.

    Kelly's Roast Beef on the beach is an icon, a legend a staple if you will for people who live on the "north shore." I've been coming to Kelly's since there was an amusement park on the boulevard. Yes I'm dating myself. It was closed but I do have vague memories of it being there. This place is open at least 360 days a year. They have tons of staff and even when it's jam packed the orders come up in relatively quick times. Lots of new items on the menu that didn't exist as a child but I think it gives the place added value. I'm old skool though. Cheeseburger with mayo, frings (half french fry/half onion rings for those not up to speed on the lingo) and a small or medium clam chowder is my usual. YUM! I used to also love their chicken plate. Is it still on there?? Can't go wrong with the roast beef, fried clams scallops and of course the take out a second loan lobster roll. All good stuff. Parking can get crazy and everyone kinda jockeys in line but it's reasonably efficient and worth it on your taste buds.

    (4)
  • Gabriel G.

    It is just OK. Location is great, right on the beach, but food is nothing special and way too expensive for fast food. Lobster roll over priced. And fries with cheese and ham were overwhelmed with too much melted cheese ... I gave them 3 stars because their reputation ...

    (3)
  • Average J.

    This is my first review, but I was so disappointed with the hype I decide to write one. Drove here with locals who said it was the best. First off, even with no line, it took way too long for one combo to be made. Secondly, for a seaside restaurant, they should be ashamed to sell fish. The fish sandwich was as tasty as the paper napkins. Absolutely NO flavor!! The onion rings, NO flavor! And even the fries, again NO flavor. I doubt the seagulls would have eaten this meal. Lastly, the photo of their combo looked nothing like what they gave me. No lettuce, no tomato and tarter sauce that was more ground pickle than mayo. Don't bother you'd be happier with a filet-o- fish instead.

    (1)
  • AJ C.

    Great place to eat and watch. Roast beef was great!

    (5)
  • Corey C.

    one of personal favorites

    (5)
  • Kenn P.

    As a kid this was the go to place on the beach. I recall getting fish n chips or a roast beef sandwich. It has been years since I have been here and thought about it for the last couple days so I decided to head over It was a nice semi warm evening, ordered a large Roast Beef and cheese bacon fries. Sat on a bench at the beach and chowed down reminiscing of youth....wait, I am still young so not that much reminiscing This place as everyone knows is an institution and should be on every ones bucket list to hit once .

    (4)
  • Chow Girl B.

    I hear stories on how this used to be just a tiny coffee stand way back when and turned it into a local favorite. I think the place is way too high priced. I know its clams and lobster but what are we paying for the seagulls and beach view? Damn I got to get them Gulls some fries anyway. Those seagulls will come real close to you as you sit on the wall and eye your fries. LOL I been going there for over 30 years, went a lot more 20 years ago. BUT now its rather once a year summer thing for me now. Got burnt clams last time. $20 or so bucks for this? They sent me a gift card because it was so bad, I had to complain. The roast beef is still good! Maybe worth another visit this summer. Maybe.

    (3)
  • Titi T.

    This Kelly's is very Hectic...Theres no parking and there is always a huge line...or maybe 5 lines... but service was quick and food came out pretty fast...

    (3)
  • Steve R.

    On the insistence of my friend Jason, made the detour on my way to Logan... Kelly's Roast Beef. Worth it! The long neck clams and house made clam chowder had me sold on a new Boston must-stop spot. With an appetite next time, planning on tackling the roast beef sandwich... Looks delish.

    (4)
  • DJ N.

    The Original Kelly's Roast Beef - and the ONLY location worth visiting. Excellent roast beef and seafod! I highly recommend the surf and turf. A delicious roast beef sandwich with a lobster roll for $13.95. Can't beat that. It also comes with onion rings and fries. Unlike their Medford location, the original Kelly's doesn't skimp :-) Another great option here is the fried whole belly clams. Sooo good! Go to the beach. Grab some Kelly's and enjoy your day.

    (4)
  • Marcus W.

    This is what is called a TOURIST TRAP with amusement park prices and lower quality Their food is terrible and their prices are excessive. When you come to the area everyone says "OMG you have to go to Kelly's" because its something they have heard and everyone said to them "OMG you have to go to Kelly's" but more often than not the people that say this either have never been or haven't been since the 80's. DON'T GO! It will burn a hole in your pocket. I have given this place chance after chance after chance and I always get burned. If you want a soda go somewhere else because they only offer one size called the half filled thimble. Their Roast Beef is Terrible. Their Pastrami is tasteless and the Ruben is so foul that even the cow would be ashamed. They are supposedly known for their Lobster rolls however this will burn a whole in your pocket so deep you might have a new orifice and the worst part is that the lobster is actually bland and flavorless! You get to order with a rude 15 year old kid and then stand in a crowd of people and wait upwards of 30 minutes to actually be served the food through a little window with another rude 15 year old kid who whispers your name and if you don't respond immediately well you might not get your food and be careful because if your not quick someone might also take your food and you will be S.O.L. I can't express enough that this is a TOURIST TRAP AVOID IT!

    (1)
  • Christopher A.

    Love it

    (4)
  • Monica L.

    The fried clams and onion rings are great. The French fries are only okay, so stick with the onion rings.

    (4)
  • Chris N.

    The beach is still the best location. Not the same as it used to be. But is still very good. Menu keeps expanding, getting away from the roast beef and seafood that put in on the map and is starting to give it that commercial chain feel. But the food is still good enough to keep people going back. Best tarter sauce on earth.

    (4)
  • Nanci Y.

    It's all about the Roast Beef Sandwich!! Great flavor and Tender meat. It was so Amazing that we order one to share and bought a second one. It was that good. But beware, It might be a little rare for some people. I like my steaks med rare more on the rare side so it was perfect.

    (5)
  • BS K.

    This little joint is a hidden jewel. Everything we had on the menu was really, really good (chowder, clams, shrimp, lobster roll). The prices were no more than most seafood places we visited in and around Boston. Their seafood is very flavorful and you can taste the freshness. Being able to sit and enjoy some seafood by the beach was the BOMB!

    (4)
  • Jack C.

    Not as good as the beach location but it'll do. They made this location into like a fancy eatery. Roast beef is still juicy and tender. Fish and chips was great. Did i mention they have the 50+ flavors coke machine?!

    (4)
  • Dessa R.

    Coming from someone who had zero nostalgic attachment to this place... what's all the hype about? It wasn't that great And kind of expensive, no? I got through about one third of my fried clams, which were a hefty $16 (and that was just the small size). It was far too greasy/heavy for my tastes. And I usually like fried clams, I do! Right off the bat, I can think of better quality, more reasonably-priced, and geographically closer places to get clams, lobster rolls, and roast beef sandwiches. Don't be mad at me. You know I'm right. Maybe that's what I get for listening to she-who-shall-not-be-named on the Food Network?

    (2)
  • Frederick N.

    Kellys has gone down hill.. Order a clam plate for $22 with a drink and $26 later and the person looking down on you for not throwing money in the tip cup and you have yourself an over priced dinner for ONE! ***Note to KELLYS ROAST BEEF*** Come down on the menu items!!! My brother had a kids menu roast beef and fries and got a drink as well. $12!! With tax included. But damn. Would rather and WILL got to Billy's in Wakefield and bring to the beach. The beautiful, trash filled, Revere Beach.

    (2)
  • Michael W.

    Da Best by far for my family! I live in Lynn for 19 years and frequented here often. Yes there are some other great Beef Places in Lynn but by far this is a family favorite. 1st stop from Logan Airport and Last Stop prior to Logan Airport as we visit our home state!

    (5)
  • Marcus D.

    What the hell happened to this place? I stopped in here to grab a solitary lunch a couple of weeks ago - wow, the scallop and clam plates are the same price! I used to opt for the scallop when I didn't want to take a mortgage out for the clam plate - I must not have eaten here in a while. The scallop plate, price and all, appeared to be half the portion they used to serve and it's just bloody expensive and not worth it. To quote a good friend from Beachmont, "I just ordered my last fish plate from Kelly's. The cat won't even touch it." I should have listened! Royal Roast Beef all the way.

    (2)
  • Val C.

    Get the Shrimp plate. It's the best. But you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Make sure you ask the people standing around if they are waiting in line to order or are just waiting for their food.

    (4)
  • Melisa A.

    This place is pretty good. I would definitely go here again.

    (4)
  • Jimmy Z.

    The crab and lobster rolls are amazing here.. Make sure you order fries with the rolls instead of those crappy potato chips they give you.

    (5)
  • Olivia B.

    Best roast beef sandwich in New England! The onion rings are delicious. Eat it outside at the tables, or on the wall of the beach! (p.s. While you're there, check out Bianchi's pizza too!)

    (5)
  • John R.

    The good... The Lobster roll is pretty good. A lot of lobster and quite tasty. To me, however, I prefer the simple lobster+roll+butter and the one served at Kelly's is probably the more mainstream one with mayo. The location is wonderful. Order, grab your food, and head over to the the covered seating areas on the beach side of the road to enjoy the ending to the day. The not so good... The fried food is heavy and greasier than I would prefer. On top of that the taste is somewhat bland and given the hit to the body I need far more bang to the meal to make it worth the lifestyle detour. On top of this the quantities are huge so, unless you are with a crowd, sampling to enjoy more than one menu item is problematic.

    (2)
  • Andrew B.

    There is no ambiance; this is a walk up sandwich shop on revere beach boulevard, right by the beach. There are some nice park shelters and benches to sit across the street by the sand and the 4 mile long wall usually is alright to sit on. Pigeons and sea gulls the sizes of pterodactyls lurk so guard your food and duck the poo. Trash is often evident, prices are high (IMHO), and local efforts at gentrification have only pissed off the blue collar base that supports beach front establishments. Open late for the boozy crowd who are generally fairly tame. And so why a 5 star? Just the best damn roast beef sandwich there is. That's all. It is generally more to the rare side, if that's not for you try anything else on the menu, it is all damn fine! Lobster roll, Scallop plate especially excellent. There is a fancier sit down version up in Peabody MA, also great, but given to overcooking the beef, or rushing the cooking or something, cause the one at the beach is still better. Carry out paradise, and worth the price....

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:00 am - 2:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

Kelly’s Roast Beef

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