Great place for live lobsters!…read more we stopped by from Portsmouth heading back to NJ and service was great and friendly! small spot but very accommodating and had good selection of good sized lobsters and other seafood. Price was reasonable too. Cooked them when we got home and it was fresh and delicious!

Mary at Smitty's is so kind and helpful. Contacted through Facebook to pre-order for a holiday…read moreweekend. She was incredibly responsive. The small shop overlooks the water and the smell of the salt water adds to the experience. We purchased eight lobsters (1.75-2lbs) and everyone thought the lobsters were phenomenal!

If there were a Hall of Fame for small fried seafood joints that never miss, Al's Seafood would…read morealready have a plaque, a laminated menu, and a line out the door - they already have a chalk menu, and during the summer, a wait for a table so we're almost there! This place is absurdly consistent. The portions are always generous, the quality is never caught lacking, and the dining room is spotless in that reassuring someone actually cares way. The staff (and it's always the same people that are there, which is cool in itself that there's no noticeable turnover in the staff) is friendly without being fake about it... efficient, pleasant, and clearly proud of what they're serving from fryers behind the soda fountains. Let's talk food, because wow. That's why you're reading this. The fried shrimp are so good that my wife (who does not like seafood) actively loves them. That alone should be printed on the menu. I've only known her to eat fried shrimp when the breading weighs more than the shrimp itself (which is not the case here). The tartar sauce is the best in North America. It's my crack. If I drank it through a straw (a bit too thick), that straw would be called a crack pipe. I literally smile writing about this tartar sauce. I will not be taking questions at this time. The "regular" fries are exactly what fries should be: crisp, fluffy, salty perfection. And the onion rings? Peak "fried seafood place" onion rings... golden, crunchy, and unapologetically doing their job, not tempura style, but old school Weathervane "fried seafood style" onion rings that you can sub in instead of fries on plates/boats for a small upcharge. Even the bathrooms are clean, which sounds like a throwaway detail until you realize how rare that is and how much it says about the place. We love it so much that we'll happily drive 40 minutes each way to eat there - in winter - because that's what you do when a place never lets you down. And despite the sign saying Al's Seafood, we tell everyone it's called "Big Al's Seafood" Not because that's the name, but because that's the energy this place has... It's not trendy. It's not trying to reinvent anything. It's just awesome, every single time and honestly, that's harder to pull off than any gimmick. Signing off... keep it up, Big Al.

Very, very surprised…read more I'm pretty particular when it comes to lobster because it's so easy to overcook, so I'm usually skeptical about ordering a lobster roll. My boyfriend and I shared the Connecticut-style lobster roll. While it wasn't overflowing with lobster especially for $29.99 it was cooked perfectly. That's not something I say often, so that's a huge compliment. I've had lobster rolls in Maine for about the same price that were much more generously filled, but the quality of the lobster here was excellent. My biggest critique would be the bun. I think this would be even better on a non-toasted bun or with a different style of roll altogether. The bun took away from what was otherwise a fantastic lobster roll. I also ordered the clam chowder. The flavor was really good, and it tasted homemade and fresh. My only complaint is that I hardly found any clams or if they were there, they were very small and blended into the soup. It also had a slight cheesy flavor that I wasn't expecting. I'd just recommend adding more clams because the base itself was delicious. The French fries were decent, and you could tell they were cooked in clean oil, which I always appreciate. The coleslaw, however, was watery and just wasn't for me. As for the atmosphere, it has a fun, old-school seafood shack vibe. You order outside, grab your food, then bring it inside to eat, and the staff clears your table afterward, which was a nice touch. The only downside was that the air conditioning appeared to be leaking in the middle of the dining room. Water dripped onto my boyfriend and even onto one of the waitresses. I'm sure it was just a maintenance issue, but it wasn't the most pleasant dining experience and did make me question how sanitary it was. Overall, I left pleasantly surprised. Despite a few areas that could be improved, the perfectly cooked Connecticut-style lobster roll is absolutely something I'd order again, and that's saying a lot coming from someone who's very picky about lobster.

Weigh your lobster when you get home! The son Jr. overcharged us. Very unethical because we have…read morebeen going for years and will not return when you can't trust them. Key is don't call in advance and watch them weigh your lobsters and other seafood. They went up on price this year but to charge over the weight is bad business!

Live lobster shipped. 5 Big Stars because these big fellas arrived in Hawaii on time and alive…read more http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bp9wc211LRKGCUd7rY1J2g?select=qjMRr3Kn-5ir46d7fdvgog#7uSGO41Eby9gzLr-qKqz9g These are great healthy lobsters. So good and look at those claws! So good and it's as good as it gets!! Great Gift Idea: Although we did not make the purchase, I can't comment on customer service etc. There are simple cooking instructions included. I can say that it is a great gift to receive. Quite a surprise and a great exotic gift for those who don't live on the east coast. The fact that they can make it all the way to Hawaii means that they are shipped quickly and efficiently.

**Note: there is a 4% fee for using card**…read more I was in NH for a beach day on the holiday weekend and wanted to grab some lobsters to throw on the grill so reddit led me to this place to support local fishermen:) By the time we got here at around 3pm on a Sunday they were pretty much out of everything in the showcases. BUT luckily for us they had more lobsters around back. We bought hard shell live lobsters for $9-something per pound and they were roughly 1.4 - 1.6lbs. New shell lobsters are $1/lb less. I saw on their menu that they do meals too with a 24hr notice. Anyway took them home and made some garlic lobster and everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

i went to the yankee co op to get some lobster steamed cooked. i arrived with a few other people…read morebefore me. the man behind the counter seemed upset because he was busy. when i was finally next i asked for 2 cooked lobsters. he looked at me and started shaking his head no.he said he was too busy and couldn't do it. i told him the last time i went in it was no problem i received them cooked. he said " well if you want to apply for the job then you can help". i walked out.

Had a double order of shrimp cocktail at the Hampton beach seafood festival. The service was…read moregreat, really got into festival with shrimp hats. The shrimp cocktail was amazing and if I was so full was going to order more. The prices were great. Now that they are located right in Hampton and I don't have to wait for festival. I am happy camper. Seafood vibe. Love it.

damn good oysters!…read more we've been wanting to have oysters lately and im so glad i was able to find this shack! its a small place with limited seating but the oysters are the freshest you can find! we got a dozen and got 4 of each for: Canada, Swell, Massachusetts and Maine. Maine and Swell would be my favorites - like the taste of clean ocean with some sweetness and texture of creamy butter..aaah so good! I think we couldve finished another dozen more lol anyway, had a really delicious "meal" and hope we can drive by this area someday again soon!

Fabulous food, folks and fun!!! I sampled the chicken sandwich onion soup, brussel sprouts and…read morechicken wings. chicken wings were my fave, but everything was delish Wonderful service and decor and atmosphere. I will definitely be back!

One of the better restaurants on the strip in Hampton beach with decent prices. I got the fried…read morechicken sandwich with French fries. It was very good. Also got a martini which was great. They have a big bar and lots of tables. The service was friendly. Worth a stop!

We've been going to Browns since my dad decided he liked to BHOB 10 years ago. I'm nostalgic for…read moreMarkey's but Browns does have good food, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the cafeteria-style seating is very casual and inviting. I will say their clam chowder is frankly bad... but they do most everything else really well.

Brown's Lobster Pound looks exactly like the classic roadside New England lobster shack you…read morepictured planning your vacation: rustic building, nautical décor, open picnic tables, friendly locals manning the order windows. That visual is the high point. Sadly, it appears what was once a local favorite has become a tourist trap. My wife and I ordered lobster bisque, the haddock-and-shrimp plate, a fried clam plate, and two drinks. I was a little surprised when the total came back just over $80, but figured good food and an authentic lobster-shack experience would make it worthwhile. The moment they called our number and I picked up the tray, it was immediately clear that average would be a stretch goal for this meal. The onion rings were poorly breaded and undercooked. The fried clams were overbreaded and barely adequate. The lobster bisque tasted more like boiled shells than lobster, which may explain the complete absence of actual meat in the bisque. The coleslaw tasted straight out of a Sysco bag--ironically the least disappointing part of the meal. If you're a tourist just trying to check "roadside lobster shack" off the list, Brown's might scrape by. If you want real New England seafood, keep driving.

5 stars, no notes. Good prices, great raw bar selection, clean, and even a decent kids menu…read more Everything you want from a shuck shack.

Maybe the best shrimp cocktail I ever had Oysters, lobster…read moreroll and fish tacos also delicious