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    Joe's On A Roll

    4.2 (114 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Johnny L.

    I've had lobster rolls all up and down New England and this is one of my favorites. It's a simple place with just a few parking spots, but the price is right and the people have always been nice. The lobster roll isn't super large or overflowing with lobster, but it's enough and it's also 20-30% cheaper than most places, allowing you to try something else! Really enjoyed my hot, buttered lobster roll and the hat trick box that we got (clams, shrimp, and scallops). On another occasion, we got another box with fried fish that was great as well (in addition to the lobster rolls, of course).

    Michael C.

    Everything was fresh off the boat Joe's on a roll is a takeout only. But the food is amazing lobster roll is packed with fresh lobster the haddock sandwich was the bomb best I ever had came with French fries or Tata tots everything is fresh like I said . The ladies who run the place are amazing cheerful and helpful second to none. Joe's on a Roll the best. The ambiance is very good too but they have no seating takeout.

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    Donna C.

    The service was excellent. The lobster rolls were good., no really big chunks of lobster. Otherwise, they would've been great.. We got oysters and they chucked them for us.. Also, the onion rings were really good. No seating in very little parking. Great prices, I will definitely be back..

    A family run business that makes you feel like a part of their family! Thank you, Nicki for honoring my dad by caring for us every time we come! Joe's On A Roll lobster combo - lobster roll, chips & Diet Coke - make everything feel better!!

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    Jesse L. R.

    Wow! I could just leave my review at that... what an amazing find! I had the lobster bisque, which was loaded with tons of delicious lobster! My wife had the chowder, which was equally as impressive. Which one I will get the next time is anybody's guess; they are both at the top of my list! Now let's talk about their lobster roll. Totally loaded with font of mouth watering, delicious tail meat! Absolutely one of the best lobster rolls out there! To make a good thing even better, their prices are truly affordable! I will most definitely be back here again the next time I am in the area. So delicious!!!

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    Jennifer M.

    So happy we found this place while enjoying our weekend on the North Shore! I had the Deluxe Lobster Roll Combo that included a Lobster Roll, choice of Chowder, Lobster Bisque, or Corn Chowder, Chips and a Drink for $23.50!!! Wow! What a deal! The Lobster Roll was AMAZING! One of the best I've had and I eat them from everywhere! The chowder was THICK and yummmy!!! Will DEFINITELY be coming back!!!

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    3 months ago

    Good food prices are moderate but worth it. Location is a big drawback but it would not stop me from eating there.

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    2 years ago

    Always so good. Never any deviation. SO SO SO good. Must do take out but wow. So worth it.

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    10 months ago

    Clam chowder was excellent! We tried both types of lobster rolls and the serving size was hardy.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious seafood and reasonable prices. Staff was also very nice. Even the tartar sauce had heart in it.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious. Fresh. Huge basket of full belly clams and everyone loved the lobster rolls. So good! And the price was very fair!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely amazing place!! The most delicious lobster roll and super friendly service. Adorable place, run by amazing people!

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    2 years ago

    It is okay but the lobster was a bit tough, the flavor was fine. I should also have asked for the butter on the side not put on the bun.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food! Lobster roll was to die for. Very fresh and generous portion. Highly recommended.

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    Ask the Community - Joe's On A Roll

    This place closes for the winter. What date do they open?

    Late April/ early May

    Been driving around for 30 minutes - where is this place?

    It's normally on water st. During the week. Right at the beggining of bridge to Salem. Not sure abour Sundays. They suppose to be opening a brick and morter downtown. Sometime this summer

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