This place is the bomb! We stopped at Universal Package Store to grab a couple of Bright Wave IPAs--the woman working there was incredibly friendly! To weather everyone's expectations, this place is super casual and that's part of the charm. We sat on picnic tables outside. Over the Fourth of July weekend, we started with a dozen shucker's choice oysters, then ordered one hot lobster roll and one cold for the ultimate taste test. Both were amazing, but the hot Connecticut-style roll won by a claw. Hot tip: Abbott's is BYOB, so stop at Universal Package Store on the way. If we're ever back in Connecticut, we'll definitely be back! read more

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I don't get the hype. Is the view nice... is it a great place to catch a sunset... sure. The grounds a nice and the view is pretty, but beyond that its kind of a tourist trap. The food is abysmal, the service is haphazard and the ordering process is confusing, especially for first timers. We ordered at the window and were given a ticket. On the ticket is written "take to the big red counter" and it has our order number. We went to the "big red counter" as its labeled, but there were no signs or instructions that in order for our food to be cooked we had to turn in the ticket. After the fact is was explained to me that some people order, but want to enjoy the grounds first and wait to have their order prepared. That doesnt make sense to me, because you could enjoy the grounds, then stand in line to order, but it would have been nice to have some explanation of that. So we wait for our order, and only the chowder, baguette & shrimp cocktail come out, she says my number will be called again when the rest is ready. So my stuffed clams take another 10-12 and in the time im waiting my chowder is now luke warm. The chowder was passable, not great, but not horrible. The baguette was soft and not crispy, served cold with rock hard butter. The 6 shrimp were of varying sizes, only 1 of which would have been considered Jumbo. $14 for 6 is a bit of a stretch. The stuffed clams weren't cooked through, and the breading was still "soupy" in the middle. Not a place I would consider returning to. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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I was in the area and was craving lobster. I wanted a place to eat that wasn't part of a busy area and this definitely met the bill. This is by the boat docks, with private parking, indoor and outdoor eating with lots of Instagram picture taking spots. I obviously ordered a lobster. I think this is the first time I ate a lobster without a lobster cracker tool. They literally make the cracks for you at the perfect spots. All you need to do is bend to break and use the pick to get the meat. Prices were reasonable. They also have a kids menu with hot dog, Mac n cheese etc. Definitely worth another visit if I am in the area. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Menu as of Aug 2026 - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Very solid seafood stop in CT. One of the better ones we had - this is probably our second time here and quality has not dropped. Lobster roll is filled with lobster and not skimpy. Clam chowder thick with plentiful of potatoes and clams. Oysters were small but so fresh and had a sweet aftertaste. The only thing I didn't love is the crab cakes which could be better IMO. I also love the outdoor seating - you have a choice in the shades under the tent or near the waters. Either choices give off a chill calming vibe. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Giving it three stars for the vibes but the food is 2. They call their lobster roll and roll and it comes on a hamburger bun I could buy at a grocery store. It's not even butter which I do fear is a main component of a lobster roll. Nice outdoor seating though with picnic tables right on the water. Also have lots of other stuff on the menu. Corn also can not shucked which was kinda weird read more

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It's been 10 years since our last review, although we've eaten here several times in the last 4-5 years. Our latest visit last week went well, and if you like to eat fresh lobster at a beautiful location on the water, you can't do much better. The delicious 1 1/4 pound lobster is $55, and their 1/4 pound lobster roll is $27 (a good price, but for whatever reason our lobster meat was surprisingly tasteless). The clam chowder, New England and Rhode Island chowder (clear) were both tasty, and so were the deviled eggs. We enjoyed eating inside given the heat, but there are tables in the open and under a tent to suit anyone's preference. The views from any spot are wonderful, watching the boats slide by on breezy tides. Nice, friendly young staff. A fun experience, happy to be back. read more

I came here because the location is great, right on the water. Ordering process was simple and easy. Prices were average. There isn't many options of non-seafood items. (For those that don't eat seafood like me). I did the short rib tacos for 14.00. They were amazing but only came with two. Corn was bland and not really good. Kids pasta was bland. Lobster roll was great, mussels were ok. Overall the place is ok, location is nice food is just ok. read more

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Abbotts is the iconic lobster shack the Mystic River area. Sitting at the mouth of the river in historic Noank, CT., Abbotts has served what most be millions of these crustaceans to people visiting Mystic. Everyday fresh lobster is from pots in Fishers Island and Long Island Sound find their way to Abbott's dock. Make sure you try a few! read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

We drove out of the way from Massachusetts and were woefully disappointed. The famous lobster roll is closer to a lobster slider, very different than what is advertised as "The best of Connecticut". While disappointed with the size, the lobster was tender but was not served hot- closer to room temp. The kids' pasta was served with moldy parmesan, the 'street corn' was just roasted corn topped with chipotle mayo (that's it, no cotija cheese, no cilantro, just mayo) and the salad had 1 piece of green lettuce on top to disguise the browned pieces of white iceberg lettuce underneath. Spending over $150 and leaving hungry was quite a let down. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - One piece of green lettuce in a sea of browned lettuce bones. - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Followed the GPS precisely to find the location. On the first day of our vacation, we arrived at Abbot's shortly after they opened around 11:30am. We wanted to experience eating a Lobster roll for lunch. We also ordered New England clam chowder and a spicy corn chowder which was excellent. The coleslaw was also very good, and we had a 6 large piece shrimp cocktail which was also very good. The Lobster roll consisted of a large lump of lobster on a soft small hamburger roll. The only slight difference from my expectation was no spices or melted butter provided for the lobster meat. Other than that, it was an excellent very casual experience. Seating is outside overlooking the water or inside a porch area. Casual dress, shorts and flip flops are ok. It became very crowded upon leaving, and seems to be a local favorite. read more

I've been going to Abbott's since I was a kid every time my family visited Mystic. It is the quintessential New England seafood shack. Even after all these years, Abbott's is still one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Obviously, the New England Lobster Feast is a must. The lobster is cooked perfectly as well as the steamers. The chowder is light and a great start to the meal. Don't pass over the tuna salad roll! Still my favorite tuna salad. It is magic. The great view and amazing food is a perfect stop when in Mystic. read more

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What an amazing Sunday Funday! After going on a sailboat tour with Sound Sails, we were lucky enough to be walking distance from the parking lot to stop at Abbotts for their famous lobster rolls. A group of 6 of us were celebrating a friend's birthday and this was the perfect outing to enjoy the beautiful weather, yummy food, and good times together outside. There were tents for shade and tables out by the water with the lovely view of all the boats pulling in and out of the bay. The menu is big and easy to read right when you walk up to the lobster shack house. We had no wait and went right up to the counter to order our food. The food came out fairly quick too which was a plus! The lobster was fresh and delicious! We ate, drank and enjoyed the gorgeous day! There was no rush and they had plenty of seating so it made for a great relaxing day! I saw they had a separate area to order dessert but didn't get to try it, so I'm excited to head back soon and also try their sister restaurant, Costello's clam shack right next door! read more

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Still our favorite after all these years. I have been craving their New England Clam Chowder for several years and have tried other substitutes but no one else could match. Maybe its the sitting waterside on the weather worn pier where their boat delivers daily, or the friendliness that comes from a well loved and established local family business, but something brings it all home to me and makes me love this place. Of course the clam chowder is great but so is my other favorite, the hot lobster roll. Add a side of crab cakes or oysters, a sunny spring day and a light breeze; ahhh what could be better!?! They've streamlined service over the years and I'm sure from necessity added seating. On our particular visit the food came quicker than expected and was piping hot. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Looking from dining on the dock back towards Abbot's. - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Awesome venue, so cool seeing all the history if the place. And they have a very fun menu. Service was super nice, but a hair slow. The lobster roll i got was very average. Nice and buttery. But for 30 bucks i would hope for more then gritty lobster and a store bought hamburger bun. It's worth a one time visit for the history. But save yourself a little dough and just get the bisque. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Stopped here for the first time today to try the lobster roll, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The "world-famous lobster roll" was served on what looked like a small sesame burger bun, which wasn't what I expected. While it was generously filled with lobster, it lacked flavor overall. Considering how expensive lobster rolls are, I expected a much better experience. We were also told because we ordered take out we could not sit anywhere on the property. Sadly, we won't be coming back. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Famous Hot Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

11 out of 10 for atmosphere! Adorable lobster shack right in the water! There is plenty of seating and sun/shade options. The bathrooms are cute and so is the little separate dessert shack! Service was friendly and food came out very quickly. The hot and cold lobster rolls are very tasty and their New England clam chowder is great! Lobster rolls come with a bag of chips and a side of coleslaw (also good). The garlicky artichoke was a bust, but I guess it's not that kind of place. Will return. read more

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The lobster, the scenery, the service, it's a vibe! This is my 3rd time returning & it's a must for every year, my opinion. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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No doubt this is one of the best lobster roll I had, albeit a bit small. So I chip in another clam chowder to make it a full meal. Love the ambiance, while I can look at the shore while having my roll - a perfect summer day. read more

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A must-visit summer seafood spot! Abbot's in Noank is everything you want in a classic New England seafood experience. The location is unbeatable--right on the water with plenty of outdoor seating and even docks if you're coming by boat. We started with the lobster bisque and clam chowder, both rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. From there, we dove into a full seafood feast: buttery warm lobster rolls, lobster mac and cheese, mussels, crab cakes, and the surprise favorite--lobster deviled eggs (yes, you read that right... and yes, they were amazing). Everything is fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. Will absolutely be back! read more

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Wow--we always loved Abbotts and try to come twice each summer. It's an hour from our home. Decided to try the lobster Mac and cheese. It was unrecognizable. A dried orange plate of shells with a scoop of lobster meat thrown on top. Our lobster rolls were good but we had to go back and ask for cups of butter. Picture enclosed. I think it was oil with some weird yellow glob that wouldn't mix in. Had no taste. I think we need to find a new summer destination. The location is the only reason to go there now. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Butter???? - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Clams and mussels were dried. Definitely not fresh. Oysters were small. We ordered 2 1/2 dinner lobsters. Looks much less weight than 2 1/2lb. The clam chowder, if you want to order, order the New England one, that one is acceptable, which is not on the picture. read more

Spectacular lobster rolls- amazing setting- will be hard to beat this place. We ordered the clam chowder and corn in the rough. Clam chowder was excellent- corn wasn't great as its not corn season. Parking can be a hassle so don't be late to lunch read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Dockside seating - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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If you're going for the views, it's a 5. If you're going for the food, it's a 1. Lettuce in my "wedge" salad was chopped and limp. Bacon seemed fake. Salad had more temperature than my tacos. Lobster was pretty but tasteless. Corn was ok. Best food item was the Ruffles chips. The view was great though. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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It's been 16 years since I was last in this area and ate here. Thank goodness we had Google maps. Not sure how we found this in the past! The place seemed its same colorful self but of course the prices have gone way up. We arrived right when it opened at 11am since we were on our way to Newport. We placed our order for two of their famous hot lobster sandwiches which comes on a hamburger roll. $24 each! You also get a bag of chips and a shot glass of cole slaw. After a short wait we grabbed a table outside with a nice view of the harbor. I forgot you can bring in your own alcohol but not your own soda. The lobster roll was very good but seemed small for the price. We didn't opt for any clam chowder or lobster bisque. They are open May through Columbus Day in October. Definitely worth going out of the way! read more

lobster was overcooked bread was stale mussel broth was awful definently would not roecommend it there are way better choices on the shoreline for outdoor dining to enjoy a lobster. Service was promt Ambiance was lovely. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - lunch - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Last Saturday I took a friend from Australia to Abbott's for his first American lobster! I have been going to Abbott's for almost 20 years and had only one disappointing experience. This trip was exceptional! We started with the stuffed artichoke which we both enjoyed. Then had a 2-2.5 pound lobster and the 3-3.5 pounder. Both were the best lobsters I have ever had!! Mind you I go to Maine every year. Service was extremely helpful and sitting under the tent near the bay was extremely pleasant ambience! read more

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Really lobster that's the only thing I've had but I don't like how your number asked me call and you have to go up and get it

Everything was amazing when we came here at Abbotts you look at what you want on a big board before you walk up and you wait in line kind of like if you were outside waiting at a window for like ice cream is the best way I can describe it or if you're in New York and know anything about jumping jacks it reminds me exactly of that except seafood related. It is pretty pricey, but that's because you're getting fresh lobster and other things right from the ocean so things will be a little bit more expensive but they are worth it. I ended up getting a lobster roll and lobster macaroni and cheese and they were amazing. You were able to look out from there and see the complete view of the waterfront and it stretched a far way out. It was such a beautiful sight to see. If ever you can't park in that parking lot just hop on down to Costello's right down the road and they will be able to take care of you there too or you can walk back to Abbotts yes that is true. It is Abbott and Costello's. They are amazing to try out and I enjoyed it very much if you're ever in the area and want a good taste of the sea then go ahead and stop on Down. Thanks for listening. read more

Place was good. The Hot Lobster roll might be enough for some but I'd opt for the OMG Lobster Roll next time. Some of the best crab cakes I've ever had and the the coleslaw was really good. Many tables outside to view the water and boats, inside or under a tent if you don't want to deal with the heat. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Crab Cakes Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Hello, Abbotts Lobster in the Rough! Recently Celebrated A Family Birthday There and Ordered the OMG Lobster Roll - and a Bunch Of Lobster Rolls & the Buns were Burnt and the Clam Chowders were Cold Still. Plus, The Lobster Dinners were NOT MOIST And Were not Appetizing Either. And They did Not Ask IF We needed Condiments Either. Why do they Not Sell Fries Or A MORE UPDATED OUTDOOR AREAS, Too. read more

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So parking sucks. But once you're past that, you are rewarded with a fast moving line and a culinary experience! We each ordered a feast and it was great since different parts are ready in sequence. You get the chowder and cocktail shrimp first and then they call your number for the steamers and mussels. Then you get the call for the lobster. The lobster was absolutely the star of the show. Succulent and tender and amongst the sweetest lobster meat I've ever had! read more

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Revisiting a place that I went pre-Covid, and was excited to go to again. This place screams summer and seafood! Abbott's has a great lobster roll, and a great clam chowder. Unfortunately I didn't have time to try the desserts or shop. The views are top notch, and I can't wait to go back but with more time. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - A picture spot. - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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We made this our last stop on our trip to Mystic. I have seen this place on food shows and everyone says they have the best lobster roll. Check hours of operation before coming. Right now they have fall hours which are Friday through Sunday 11am to 7pm. Last day of the season is Columbus Day. They have a lot of parking, however, we came in October. I am going to assume the parking lot gets very crowded in the summer for their busy season. It's not fancy by any means. It's a lobster shack with great outdoor seating and great food. You can sit on the dock or waterfront seating. There is seating indoors also. The employees are very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the employees saw me taking a picture of the lobster tank and took one out so I can get a better picture. I didn't ask, he offered which was very nice. He estimated it to be about 5 pounds. The food was great. I started with lobster bisque. Very good price and delicious. My only criticism is that it did not have pieces of lobster chunks. Any great lobster bisque that I've had in the past has always had it. I also had the crab cakes. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Also a very good price for two crab cakes. Finally I got to the lobster roll. When ordering, remember there are three different sizes. I mistakenly ordered the smaller one which I regretted later. It was hot and buttery when I got it. The butter dripped down into the plate as I took a bite. I don't know if I would say it's the best I've I ever had, but it's right up there. The overall experience was great. A wonderful way to end our trip to Mystic. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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This will be almost bullet points, since it's not Food & Wine. The season's ending in a few days, and if you can go, you must. Nothing I can say will make you change your mind about lobsters or lobster rolls, but I will insist that you get the corn and the Rhode Island-style clear clam chowder. I think I went several decades without having a Shirley Temple before Abbott's. Maybe the last time was a Bar Mitzvah: Transportation note: three-something miles from Mystic. If you're using Uber/Lyft the risk of being stranded is low as New London has many cars but it will take longer to leave than arrive. Unscientifically, as of press time Lyft is around $15 to Mystic (mine was around $22 on perhaps a busier day) and $25 to New London. read more

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I wanted to love this place. In principle, it checks all the boxes: local fresh lobster, scenic location, off the beaten path, good reviews. On arrival, your impression is one of honest, authentic fishing village character, complete with boats in the harbor. But take a closer look and you realize there is a tourist trap vibe that can be ignored, from the upsell on the lobster roll (you don't even get a hot dog bun on the low priced version) to the cash discount to the bouys strung up along the fence for photo ops. Service is friendly with summer kids at the counter. Food comes out fast. Soup is hot and tasty with oyster crackers. But that famous lobster roll truly did disappoint. The lobster tasted like it had been twice boiled and the butter wasn't enough to bring it back to life. I made the mistake of ordering a wedge salad that I couldn't even photograph it was so sad. The Abbotts branded bag of chips were obviously Lays. Come here if you want to take photos by the bay but don't come with high expectations for the lobster, cause like the name says, it's a bit rough. read more

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We ate at their sister restaurant Costellos. Their Lobster "roll" was $26 & not in the traditional roll it was in a hamburger bun ..... really?! If we wanted the roll it was an additional $10 ......Lobster didn't taste fresh.... a real disappointment. Clam cakes were over cooked .... Ladies at the counter were not receptive to any requests and had an unfriendly attitude on top of the less than enjoyable food. read more

Such a fun experience and atmosphere. We visited for the first time last Sunday. Got there around 11 and there was already a line but it went quickly. Vibes are great because it's on the water and obviously that puts everyone in a good mood. Food is delicious and well priced. Don't forget to BYOB! read more

We drive 1 hr to go there, place is pretty Food the steamer well room temp water and butter cold. When I asked them for warm Butter and water, they said they don't have any hot water or butter. This made a bad impression on a restaurant. They need better customer service read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Steamer - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Great price great food, lots of spaces to sit. Doesn't serve alcohol. Great ambiance on the water

I honestly do not understand what all the fuss is about. Twenty seven dollars for some tasteless, barely buttered lukewarm lobster on a hamburger bun is not my idea of a "must-do". But the tiny cup of coleslaw and the bag of chips - available anywhere food is set out on a tray for you to pick up when your number is called - and the friendly staff are deserving of some recognition. read more