Schermerhorn's Seafood - Holyoke

Their seafood and lobster prices are always the lowest in the area. There is a restaurant and ice cream area as well, with plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. No-frills dining.

Our family used to come here many times over the years. I was looking forward to a great meal. I was surprised that their prices had increased so much. We each had a fish platter with a soda, no alcohol, yet it cost over $50. I'd still go back for their ice cream but not dinner.

We were on our way home over I91 from a ski tour, so my wife in the mood for a good New England clam chowder. We had two main selection criteria. That it was on the way home and that it wasn't too expensive. The last and obvious criteria were that it was great food and boy delivered it. We had no breakfast yet, but we had an early lunch. The nice lady who served us said the best onion rings in the city when she served her first dish appetizer. When she came back, my wife and I said that we both agreed. But instead, she should say the best onion rings in the whole state. The Fried Calamari was crispy and tender and it was a nice part for the exchange like the onion rings. Undoubtedly they used the same dough and that was good by us. Just note that the dough is on the salty side. We had pommes on the side that was a good supplement. The Coleslaw the standard, but made fresh. The Clam Chowder was excellent. My wife was pretty happy, but I would have preferred more pieces of shells. We would definitely come back, especially if certain seafood is available.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was excellent and the portion sizes were generous. The service was attentive, and the ambiance had a lovely ocean and harbor theme. While the place could use a little more care and maintenance, I left feeling very satisfied. I definitely plan to return the next time I'm in the area!

One advantage of this place is the long tables, which are great for larger groups or families, making seating quite comfortable—something you don’t see often. Our visit was intentional; after braving the long St. Patrick's Day parade in the freezing cold, we were eager to eat, and this was a spontaneous choice. Considering the reasonable prices and various specials available, I would definitely recommend Schermerhorn's to anyone looking for a seafood dinner.