Have driven by this place my entire existance without ever stopping in. Apparently my family assumed the take out windows at Nantasket Beach were better (not so much). Came on a Saturday, bit of a wait, especially for anything grilled instead of fried. The haddock was amazing, only downside was that I brought it with me to Nantasket and then walked away to steal salt from the snack shack...seagull attack (as I was reading a sign that said "We are not responsible for food taken by seagulls" and laughing because I thought it was a joke.) I would recommend ordering ahead. And don't be one of the losers eating in their car in the parking lot. Does it take that much effoort to drive around the corner to Hingham or Nantasket beach? read more

First of all I never write reviews but thought I need to save others from the disappointment of this place. I was hoping for a traditional lobster roll but got one on a Mc Donalds type sesame seed bun, not fun! The lobster role was bland and did not seem fresh. The clam chowder was a gelatinous bowl of what I would call potato soup with a few strands of clams. Finally the cole slaw was so unappetizing as to be inedible. My impression especially on the chowder is that there is a lot of thickener and very little of the elements that make for a well balanced traditional New England clam chowder which should include clams not 4 little thin strands of clams. Perhaps the owner needs to save money on his product but this is not helping, clam chowder should have clams. Other reviews are great vs awful perhaps there is a quality control issue. read more

I was a regular whenever possible when I was only an hour and a half away ,,would get to enjoy at least once a month but I moved to nothern VT and I am looking forward to a five hour run to get the best seafood ever was ,,,I pray it is the same as the last time I was able to get there ,,,SOOO GGOOOODD read more

Not impressed. Service wasn't the best and they serve their lobster rolls on hamburger buns. Wasn't "wowed" with their lobster roll, I've had better. read more

Seriously such good seafood you can't go wrong. Exactly what you'd expect from a roadside shack (the to-die-for kind). Lobster sandwich is excellent, fried clams are some of the best I've ever had, and the onion rings are hands down the best I've had anywhere. 10/10 I try to go back as often as my wallet will let me!!!!! So good!! read more

While I've always loved going to the Lobster Pound while visiting my family in Hull since I was a young girl, it seems the Lobster Pound just hasn't been living up to the expectations of the past. The fish was good but breading soggy, the clam chowder rates about a 6 or 7 out of 10 and the onion rings, just ok. The fried scallop dinner, that my cousin and uncle both had, was said to be pretty darn good though. Not sure how to really rate this- again wish there were 1/2 stars - it might get a 3 1/2 and not a 4. read more

They refused to make a lobster role without mayo for me, so I reluctantly just got one with mayo. It was a lame excuse for a lobster roll. It was on a cold, stale hamburger bun. The lobster meat was super shredded and loaded with slimy mayo. It was not good at all. The coke slaw was also watery and gross. read more

Was great but must be a new cook. Overcooked fish and small portions. What Happened? I am so disappointed in what happened this summer. I don't mind paying to price but now with who is cooking it's awful. HELP I want to come back ! read more

we loved this place and loooked forward to going for dinner. FOund it is now just plain awful, I will never go back. They will be out of business soon no doubt. read more

Very yummy! A family tradition at this point. My fave is the scallop plate with fries. Or haddock. So good! Root beer in the side :) read more

One packet of ketchup. Really? The fact that they don't let you have extra ketchup really burns me up. I asked for ketchup and she said "it's in the bag". Yeah, ONE packet was in the bag. The tartar sauce is awful and the extra side of cole slaw I ordered was awfully pricey for about 2 mouthfuls. Okay, I will end my gripe and move on to a review of actual seafood: The quantity of clams in the clam strip roll was enormous and they were pretty tasty but I meant to order the whole clam and not just the strip. That's not their fault though, it's mine. There was also a huge portion or krinkle cut fries that were okay. I'm not really a krinkle cut fan. But, the oil they were fried in was pretty fresh. It did not have that old oil taste which was a plus. My husband's fried shrimp was pretty good as well. I would go here again but I won't wait in a crazy line for something that to me isn't really worth the hype. I miss living around the corner from Yankee Lobster pot. read more

I have been wanting to go here for a while. I've passed it a million times and I decided to give it a try. I really wanted to enjoy this place, honestly. I craved a good clam roll all day! The nostalgic decor and photographs, the cutesy shack like location, the indoor park benches to sit on while waiting in restaurant, everything seemed nice. The business even had a "we are loved on yelp" sticker on the glass!! But, I did not enjoy the food or service. I ordered lunch with my mother and we finished ordering but DIDNT PAY and said we wanted to add chowder and bisque. The two women at the counter said we'd have to do a separate order (according to the sign) but we didn't even pay yet. We asked if both orders would come out at the same time and the women seemed sort of frustrated. The food came out soon enough and my mom asked for extra tarter sauce. The woman once again seemed annoyed and my mom asked for a second (both her and I wanted one) and she seemed bothered. But, it was Memorial Day and I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Now for the food. The chowder I had was water, soupy, disgusting. Nothing close to the classic New England chowder the business has claimed to said. The bisque smelt so disgusting my mom couldn't hold it down and tossed the bisque. My mom scallop roll was good but my clam roll was a grease trap with crumbs of fried balls every where (barely any clam). I won't be coming here again. read more

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My favorite lobster roll, fish and chips and fish sandwich on the South shore. We go here constantly during the on season. read more

Hingham Lobster Pound - Lobster roll with fries. The best! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

This place captures the salty, beachy essence of summer.. then deep fries it. We ordered the seafood platter for two (big enough for three), along with the Phantom Gourmet's critically acclaimed onion rings. There were clams, shrimp, scallops, haddock and fries, all of which were fresh and delicious. There's no seating, but one street away are picnic tables overlooking the ocean. Great place for dinner pre-Loring too, although you won't have enough room left over for popcorn. read more

Not to be confused with the Lobster Stop in Quincy by the rotary which I understand to be a superior choice for lobster if that's your thing. My thing is whole belly fried clams and these are absolutely perfect. Fresh, juicy, perfectly fried with just a hint of seasoning. If you typically order clam strips you don't like clams, just order chicken fingers. The fish sandwich and fish and chips are also stellar. The cherry on top is the old school crinkle cut fries! This is one of the best fried clam plates in New England. read more

Craving my first lobster roll of 2012, I swung on down to the Lobster Shack before I decided to go on a leisurely walk of Bare Cove Park with old pup, Natsie. I had good memories of my first visit of this small shack, but I guess I didn't remember the outrageous prices. The food is good, but the prices, as my nephew Nathan would say, are "redick." $12.99 for a lobster roll on a hamburger roll the size of a White Castle slider? Puh-lease. And then $19.99 for foil-wrapped scallops with a tiny side of average cole slaw and okay portion of well battered onion rings. Puh-lease part two! For all that I could have had a high class lunch at Mark Wahlburg's Alma Nove up the street! Also, parking there is an Allstate-sponsored traffic accident waiting to happen. Beware trying to back out of that place. You need your full Jeff Gordon skills to zoom out of there. read more

Terrific seafood - very fresh and well prepared. Recommend their fried Haddock. Great for a beach-side picnic! A tad pricey for a walk-up order. read more

These were maybe the best clams I had during the summer of 2015. And no ridiculous surcharge that almost everyone else charged (even tho no red tide or other excuses were going on). A good sized plate with fries (and cole slaw I think) for about $22. We also split a fried shrimp plate which I don't get too often but that offered well fried, good sized shrimp. You need to take it down the street to the pretty park but it's a good meal overall. read more

I spent $300 dollars here yesterday ( Thursday Dec19). There are three stars here because the scallops ( large) were absolutely wonderful. I ordered 20 lobsters and after getting them home discovered only 18. The young lady I spoke to on the phone implied that I should have stood over the young lady who waited on us and made sure she was able to count to 10 twice. She further told me the good news was that she hadn't charged me the 50¢ per lobster cooking fee! The fee wasn't mentioned at all. The young lady on the phone offered to get the receipt to show that while I had ordered a large chicken wing what they wrote down was chicken tenders and they were cheaper! Sadly, chicken tenders are not what we ordered. So.... The lesson learned is as follows: 1. Check each order before you leave. 2. Be sure the wait staff can count. 3. If mistakes are made then too bad for you. That said, scallops were great, as were the fries. I'll get what I need to take back with me elsewhere. read more

I had the clam chowder with my son and it was great the clams were very fresh. The soup was creamy and did have an excellent taste. There is a nice amount of potatoes which I like. We were both very pleased read more

I can't believe this place isn't rated yet! The Hingham Lobster Pound is a great little seafood shack. It's a little expensive, but the seafood is very fresh and very good. I think the fried clams are superb! Their breading is amazing and I love the way they prepare the seafood. To order, walk up to the counter and make the order. They don't have a dining room, but they're so close to the Hingham public beach that it would be a good idea to order food there and then spend some time outdoors. I haven't tried seafood everywhere yet, but I think this is a great place. Really stellar seafood. read more

The fish sandwich for just $5 is probably the best food you can get for that price in all of New England. The clam fritters are also outstanding. Still, if people in the Boston area don't want people from other places thinking Boston is just a bunch of meatheads, then not being closed on both Monday and Tuesday would be a big step. They are sending a strong message that they do not need the business. read more

Went here Saturday night as Jakes was packed. 2 cars in lot . Should have read the signs for a Saturday in dead of summer. Ordered 2 fish sandwiches, fries and onion rings. Awful! Took 2 bites and threw it all out. (Even the ketchup tasted off ). Thinking of it now a day later still is disgusting. Sadly , went here a couple years ago and really good....what happened? New owners? I'd like to give 0 stars if I could read more

This lobster pound has the best seafood I have ever eaten. The service is always great and everyone that works there is always super friendly. All the food on the menu is great and the lobster and shrimp are the best. And if you don't like seafood the chicken tenders are great. And if you want dessert try the fried Oreos. read more

Hingham Lobster Pound - Seafood Markets Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

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It looks like a little shack, but this place is the greatest hidden gem along Route 3! I really miss this place and I LOVE their fried whole belly clams and scallops. The fish and chips are superb too! They have fresh seafood for sale, at reasonable prices, on the other half of the building. Parking is a little choppy. It's basically just pulling up on the side of the road while cars are zipping around the corner, but Mass drivers can handle it. There also isn't any seating available, but right around the corner is the Hingham Harbor, with picnic benches/tables and Nantasket Beach isn't too far away either. To truly enjoy real New England fried seafood at it's finest, you HAVE to come to this place. You won't find better than this. Otherwise, I suggest taking a scenic drive to the Cape :) read more

Hingham Lobster Pound has the feeling of a run by locals for locals restaurant. Offering takeout only, dishes are served on paper plates in a paper bag. While most immediately transport their plates dishes back home, some diners choose to dine in the parking lot, converting hoods of vehicles into seating. A favorite among locals, it's worth a visit if in the area. read more

Mmmmmm...love it. Great food, freshly made, the wait can be a bit much but this is what happens when every thing is made to order. Couldn't be happier with the quality of the fish and variety of items. Parking and driving can be a little dicey, well that is an understatement, especially when cars are whiping around that corner but what a view they have of the harbor. Hang out and take a look at all of the pictures on the wall. They also sell lobsters by the pound at a dollar or two cheaper than other stores in the area. You can easily run up a big bill here but remember this stuff is quality with a great serving size. Yeah, cheaper is out there, if you like frozen or gag...clam strips. read more

I was in the area last saturday and remembered i used to go to a wonderful little shack to get fried food. Well things do change, Clams loaded w/batter!!! Was like eating shoe leather. Avoid read more

Stopped here on a whim after a walk at World's End. So glad we did! The fried clams and onion rings were phenomenal! So fresh and yummy. We also got the haddock sandwich and some fried shrimp. Everyone raved. I don't write reviews like this very often but this place deserves all five stars and then some. read more

the sticker on the window reading "yelp readers love us" was not kidding! I FINALLY made it to this place after driving by it for 2 years and it was everything I had drooled it would be I walk into the little red shack by the water and there is an old man with a big white mustache and captains hat behind the counter. How freaking cute! A grilled shrimp platter (8 shrimp, fries and coleslaw) was $11.99 and everything is to go. The window sign said they are closed Mon and Tues read more

First Off - people were very nice. I should have checked the pictures first. This is not a Sit Down Resturant , This is a drive thru without the drive through lane. You order food at the window, they prepare the food and you take it away. Benches inside to wait on your order, which is a To-Go-Order. The food was okay but the price was expensive. We paid $50 for 2 lobster sandwiches and a cup of chowder. read more

We are on holidays in Hull. We read all the good reviews and decided to try lobster rolls and fish cakes. The rolls were soggy and small from the cheapest bread rolls possible, and 2 of us had stomach aches after that meal. The fish cakes were over fried. My daughter was quite unwell. It was a pricy disappointment, wasn't worthy 18+ dollars per roll. read more

This place is totally worth the risk you run trying to get into and out of their parking lot. (Trying to back up onto a main road on a corner? eek!) Also, keep in mind, this is a no frills kind of place - it is take out only. I have been coming here for the longest time, and this place has THE BEST fried clams. Anywhere. Period. The coating is light and not overpowering. It makes all other fried clams soggy and gross with envy. I also recommend the Seafood Platter, which comes with clams, shrimp, scallops, and haddock. The food here is always hot and cooked to perfection. Call in your order. Run in quick and pick it up. Drive right around the corner to the "Bathing Beach" parking lot. And enjoy your little slice of seafood heaven beachside. read more

Very small lobster roll on a not toasted sesame hamburger roll. For the price I would go somewhere else. The fried scallops were good but nothing we would go back for. read more

Came here on Saturday after shopping at the Farmer's Market. LOVE this place. Fish is delicious (I want to know what's in that batter!) and portions are just right, and not too big. I'd hate to have to throw any of it away if I couldn't finish it - it's that good. There are no tables so it's basically take-out only, but that doesn't make it taste worse. Prices are good too when you consider they're in Hingham. Definitely not the most expensive plate of fish and chips I've seen on the south shore. You can very easily solve the parking problem by parking WITH the flow of traffic on the side of the street BEFORE the restaurant. Just pull out into the street when you leave, and turn around in the beach lot just ahead of you to go the other way. Solves the issue of the "death trap." read more

I ordered the fried clam and shrimp plate, it was very tasty and made very quick. Service at the window was good.

We ate here again recently. I do not think we will go back. I ordered Fish and Chips. The fish portion was really small. A couple of bites and it was gone. They filled the plate up with onion rings which we quite greasy. I agree with the other reviewers of this place. It is really not that good! read more

Great lobster!yum!!good service!!I recommend to anyone looking for lobster!lobster rolls are good priced and a lot of meat!I will be back!

Grew up on the South Shore and always thought of The Hingham Lobster Pound to be the ONLY place to go to for the worlds' best fried clams. Convinced five friends to take the hour plus ride with me so I could prove my point. Sad to say, we ordered six clam rolls three being whole clams (the only way to go) and three being clam strips. Upon opening them it was virtually impossible to figure out which was which as they were all one big gloppy mass of crap. I would not be exaggerating when saying they were by far the worst. To add insult to injury, the "roll" was one half of a hamburger bun. You would think that when spending over $90 they could afford to give you the whole bun. Didn't really matter at this point as mine and others were dumped. Embarrassed? Totally disappointed? You bet ! I was very surprised to find the place almost empty on a very warm summers night as it was always mobbed in the past. I now know why. read more

The haddock sandwich was very good and big portion but the lobster roll was not. It had way too much mayo and looked more like a lobster salad vs chunks of lobster meat. I do not recommend it if you're looking for a good lobster roll. read more