Atmosphere was warm and inviting; despite the decor being minimal with coastal vibes. ps; I dined…read morehere on a sad day, an iconic day -- the Day of Dolly Parton's death. May she rest. My chow? Succulent. First, however, were the hors d'oeuvres. Labeled as "small dishes" by the establishment. Noshed on da tempura green bean; also sautéed scallops. Both are exquisite and spicy in their own way. I enjoy the heat. Let Martha know. For my main course; I opted for the shrimp marsala - it felt like a wild choice for the evening. But I was feeling reckless -- in a culinary sense, that is. The Marsala was cooked to perfection, James! Noodles of zucchini. Burp! Veggo. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. The staff was extremely attentive and kind and knowledgeable. Best service in the area by far. Namaste, my friends. Dine here! Forks up! Yum. Chow.

- Ambiance: Situated within a plaza, so there's ample parking. The interior is sophisticated costal…read morewith tons of seating options. - Service: Our server was fantastic. I was dining with a group and when we asked about recommendations, she was happy to give a short list of her favorites. - Ordered: Calamari, lobster fries, edamame, Roast Atlantic haddock. The Roast Atlantic Haddock was probably the best white fish and I've had while visiting the state. The lobster mashed potatoes were such a unique and delicious bite. - Would recommend for: Group dinner - Rating: 4/5

I visited 2x in the last 3 weeks. I needed to have a 2nd chicken tender plate, which I thought was…read moreclose to perfect! Perfectly cooked...perfect amount of french fries and plenty of ketchup (on the table!). What more can I ask for? I haven't visited the Lobster Claw in close to 10 years. However, I was in Andover recently and passed thru N. Reading on the way home. We happened to drive by the Claw and I kept it in my mind to re-visit soon. The location is newer than I remember. It has been recently painted, new seating, lighting and ordering area. I love that they have plenty of ketchup on each table. I feel like that goes a long way to their commitment to their customers. The food was tasty. I really enjoyed my visit Vibe: family fun location Coke/Pepsi; Coke Parking: Plenty Price: Fair market (I did not get Clams) Service: Excellent *****

Bump Bump Bump, Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust... Sadly, that is what…read morehappened to my favorite seafood place recently. Been going here for years, rarely disappointed. Recently they were closed for "renovations" for awhile. That might also mean they changed hands, sold out. In my experience, that is never a good sign, the new owners will surely ruin a good thing, they'll cut back on quality, raise prices, and change the recipes. My best guess is that's what happened to The Lobster Claw. Or they just went downhill. Went here last week for lunch. Walked in, where am I?! They now have a big divider between the seating area and ordering. You're corralled into this area first. The giant blackboard menu is gone. Now they have a small, cramped, menu above the register. I had to squint to read it all. I gave the girl my order which she got wrong THREE times. The Calamari basket, well done I said. I always used to tell them well done because it tastes better and the breading doesn't slide off the fish. Now where do I go to pick up my food when it's done? There's a sign that say's "Takeout Pickup" next to the register. Is that all one word, or for takeout orders and picking up what you just ordered? So I wandered aimlessly out of the dividing area and into the dining area. A window at the end with a sign, "BEER AND WINE." Is that where I go or is that for ordering booze and paying for it? So I sat down at a table and waited for my number to be called. I got my food pretty quick. I asked the new kid, looks like the old staff was not there anymore, for a lid and a bag for my thimbleful cup of chowder, that cost $7.00 by the way, to take home. He acted like I was inconveniencing him. This is after he plopped the tray down and spilled some of the chowder broth onto the tray. Thanks a lot Junior! Sat down to eat. Calamari...not well done. In fact it looked and tasted under done. It was chewy, and the breading was falling off. ONE tarter sauce with it. They used to give out two and then asked you if that was enough. Saving money for the renovations are we? The fries under the Calamari were soggy, greasy, cold, and under cooked as well. I didn't finish my meal obviously because to be frank, it sucked. Later on at home I tried the fish chowder. Maybe at least that will be the saving grace. Nope. It was the consistency of oatmeal, like it was put in a blender. Bland and watery as well. $ 30.00 I'm out for a meal that I could have got at Market Basket for one third the price for frozen fish sticks and a can of chowder that would have tasted better than that disaster. Next time I'm in the area and want some fish, I'll be going to McDonald's for a Filet-O-Fish meal instead. And another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust...don't let them get you too.

Decided to pick up some takeout for lunch last week and went with the daily special consisting of…read moregrilled salmon and swordfish with a side of sauteed vegetables and coleslaw (all for only $8.98!). Both fishes were tender and well-seasoned and it makes more sense now after seeing the owner/chef's work history! Simple, fresh and skillfully cooked seafood - a tough combination to beat don't you think?

When craving oysters on a holiday Monday, after calling around we found this store was stalked with…read morefresh ones and we got them for a good price to boot! I noticed that there was a restaurant adjacent with fried fish and chips on sale - I'm definitely up for a taste next time we're in the area and hungry.

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

I almost drove past this, as it's a food truck in a food truck parking area. The lobster roll was…read morepacked with fresh sweet lobster in a soft toasted roll with a lot of drawn butter. This is one of my top 3 places for lobster rolls depending on where I am (Boston is a place in Fanueil Hall, along the east coast north is the Lobster Pound, and now here north of Boston on 114). Service is excellent and fast! Parking is easy as is the off/on to Rte 114.

2:11pm on a Saturday and it's closed. Flew in from California and was looking forward to a lobster…read moreroll.

We were greeted by a very gregarious and welcoming hostess, and seated immediately! We had a…read morereservation for 4 at 6:30p. My friend had made the reservation, as my husband and I were celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary TODAY! We had JUST sat down, when our waitstaff, Antoinette, arrived at our table with 4 glasses of champagne, and 4 glasses of water! What a lovely touch! We ordered apps ( delicious), wine, and dinner- I had the scallops which were delicious! The men ordered the trout, which they enjoyed immensely, and my girlfriend ordered, and LOVED , the tuna salad! Sean ( manager) came by the table to chat and say hi, and ask us how everything was.... What a delicious, relaxed, and so very comfortable.... And a very gracious and attentive waitstaff! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Fresh and delicious food, simply prepared, hot and delicious! Thanks to all for this amazing dinner At Seasons 52!!!! Cheers! Chanda

I've been here several times for lunch but this was my first dinner experience at this location…read more At 6pm on a Tuesday the ambience was energetic but not noisy/crowded. We were seated quickly at a booth (always my preference) and our server attended to us right away, I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and we quickly settled on the grilled scallops with risotto. We weren't in the mood for the veggie advertised but the server was happy to accommodate a swap for spinach. Both of us enjoyed the meals--the scallops were grilled to perfection, the spinach steamed and hot, and the risotto creamy and tasty. Parking can be a little tricky as it is shared with a number of stores in a strip mall, but you may just have to walk a little bit. Burlington has a few good choices for dinner but you can never miss with Seasons 52.

Walking in The Fox Den, felt just like that, a place you feel safe, cozy, and a part of the skulk…read more(pack of foxes to save you a google search). A cute bar across where you enter in and open seating in the rest of the space. Greeted by the waitress who also cheffed up my delectable, cheeky pints right from the draft spigots. Such a nice host who made me feel welcomed and recommended some great choices. I went with the special of the day, the pickle brined chicken sandwich with a side of chips and their charred scallion dip. The chicken was crispy & crunchy on the outside with succulent, juicy chicken thigh on the inside. That pickle brine worked wonders. The chips are homemade and exactly what you want from a crisp and that charred scallion dip was so addicting I was scooping the rest with a fork when I ran out of chips (would have licked it out if no fork). Vibes great, beers cold, food absolutely divine. I will surely be back to try more menu items (the pierogies looked money from another patron's plate) and to delete more beers.

What a cute local family vibe restaurant. Nice beer…read moreselection and interesting menu options. The wings are delicious. Looking forward to trying more on the menu next time:)

service was quick and the owner was friendly! went in for national sushi day and was well worth it…read more good prices and a nice atmosphere.

Salmon nigiri is reasonably priced and fresh. The salmon avocado roll was great as well as the…read moresalmon sashimi. The freshness I hoped for was there. Even though I doordashed my order, they were kind enough to give me extra soy sauce. After a long day of travel, I needed a quick fresh meal. The front desk at my hotel recommended Avana sushi and I'm so grateful they did.

The food was fantastic. As close to being in Portugal as possible. Homemade dishes with large…read moreportions. Nice service and cute restaurant.

I had the grilled octopus. It was excellent. Very tender and delicious…read more Definitely will be back.