Good lobster rolls. Wished they had more options for side dishes. Also, the place is dated and it makes me wonder how clean is the kitchen.... read more

Great food. The owners operate it and they are first rate. Won't find any better or fresher seafood. We are regulars.

Great place to get fresh lobster, always seem to get them right after a molt so they are easy to crack open. Authentic New England styled clam chowder as well. Best in the area and full of clams. Little pricy but fresh. read more

I just discovered this place, and the lobster rolls are amazing--so big and chunky, packed with lobster meat. The service was fantastic, with super friendly and happy staff. Even though the view is of a Goodwill parking lot, we still enjoyed sitting outside for lunch. We will be back for sure !!! read more

Lobster Pound - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Pretty good new England style lobster roll however I wasn't too impressed due to the size of it.. I sorta expected it to be a tad bit bigger for the price, expected a more fulfilling meal. I'm glad I decided to get a cup of their new England clam chowder because I was still hungry after my roll and chips.. I would probably next time upgrade my chips to a specialty salad or fried side or definitely getting the giant lobster roll which I didn't realize the big difference until I was home, so I think I will definitely be coming back to try that next time and/or their TOSS UP- which is both styles so you can get to experience both the cold and hot lobster roll! The staff was very friendly and helpful.. Didn't have to wait too long after I placed my take out order.. I noticed they have a few desserts which I will probably try out next time! read more

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While waiting for my order, had a conversation with the fella waiting on me about how disappointed we were that they were on vacation when my wife was in town because we had been looking forward to trying their lobster rolls. Told him how we had to settle for another place and that it had not bee all that good. He assured me theirs were better and that they give you much more lobster. The more lobster part was true, but it was of little value when you end up tossing much of it out. Maybe it was because it was a Tuesday and they are closed Mondays and thus I was served lobster that had been in their cooler a few days. Or maybe it was just flavorless, overcooked, and waterlogged because it was not prepared properly. Either way, this is a hard pass as far as return visits go. read more

Excellent food. The lobster meat is excellent along with the shrimp, fish and all sides!! Yummy!! The owners and staff are amazing! Very accommodating, neat, clean and very nice to chat with. If you are near by, you must stop in. It's very quaint and "cool" inside. A few tables outside, so bring your pup, they bring the water! read more

Located is a strip mall with limited outdoor only seating, that faces a parking lot. However, the loaded lobster roll that was packed full of juicy lobster and drizzled butter was really the main attraction. The bistro offers fresh seafood in a small walk-in market with fish options to take home and prepare on your own. The owner was warm, inviting and service was great . Nice spot to grab a quick meal. read more

Lobster Pound - Connecticut Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Loved this spot for a fresh, delicious lunch. With a legit clam chowder, fresh steamed clams and a tasty shrimp poboy, it was the real deal. We sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine, good food and friendly service. For a quick, casual seafood lunch it's a perfect choice. read more

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Always delicious Had a lobster roll else's yesterday and it just reminded me how great (better)they are at Lobster Pound read more

Oh my what a delicious hole in the wall, ive had many lobster rolls from all over yet this one is still number one on my list i love coming here and the owners are so kind and friendly and always provide excellent & helpful service. Ive recently moved from this area and i still drive the 40 minutes to enjoy a fresh scrumptious roll read more

Jan 28, 2025 We were recommended to this fantastic place by the people we rented a house from in Bradenton. We are a Canadian retired couple. Upon entering Pound Seafood we were met with a warm welcome by the owners Jim and Kelly and Tucker who cooked our delicious dinner. They were all very warm and friendly and very proud of their establishment. Not fancy but much better than Bonefish Grill by a mile. It was absolutely terrific, it exceeded our expectations. The chowder and seafood were the best we have ever hand and we came back for a second dinner, both were perfect. We enjoyed New England clam chowder, lobster sandwich, haddock fish, all fresh caught. The owners were so lovely checking if we were enjoying our meal. This was by far the best place we went to during our stay in Bradenton. We only wish it were around the corner from our home just outside Toronto. Would highly recommend Pound Lobster. Thank you for great food and good memories. Wishing you all the best. Cheers June and Peter Newhouse Lorne Park, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada !!!!! read more

Yum this place surprise me I actually got a good chunk of lobster meat then what I expected. It was so good and the cashier kelly was nice too. read more

Lobster Pound - Lobster Connecticut Roll - Giant Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

As a self-proclaimed lobster roll connoisseur, this is the meatiest lobster roll I've ever had!!!! The lobster was buttery and fresh. I really enjoyed the tomatoe and feta salad as well it had great flavor, and I found myself dipping some of the lobster in the juices . Besides the delicious food, the staff was friendly and helpful! read more

Lobster Pound - Huge piece of lobster tail from my lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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I had been waiting to try this place for weeks, living pretty far away and I wasn't disappointed. First, the owners and staff and incredibly nice and friendly. The lobster bisque was great. Very flavorful and packed with lobster. I wish I would have ate outside and enjoyed the lobster roll vs taking it home, I know it would have been exceptional. It was still great though. I did manage to sneak a hush puppy on the road and it was sooooo good! Definitely get yourself a side of those! read more

Lobster Pound - Lobster Bisque bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Mid. I feel like it is overpriced for the size of the lobster roll. I know lobster is expensive, but I have payed less for bigger size lobster rolls. I would go back again if I was craving a lobster roll, because the location is convenient. However, this place would not be my first choice. This lobster roll was not mind blowing. The staff is extremely nice. read more

Lobster Pound - Connecticut Style Lobster Roll with Coleslaw - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

First time here, a young man named Brock helped us. Very polite, great service. I ordered the New England Lobster Roll and my husband ordered Connecticut Lobster Roll. Both were delicious! We also had a small side of coleslaw. Very tasty! We will def go back. What a nice hidden gem we found today! Highly recommend if you love fresh seafood the way I do! read more

Lobster Pound - New England Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Had the lobster roll and my wife and daughter had the cod fish with French Fries. My sister in law had the shrimp basket. Everything is prepared as you order and everything is fresh. Service was good. The place is small and only had outdoor seating covered by umbrellas On a hot day like this I suggest take out read more

Lakewood Ranch at the Plaza is such a new gem. Enjoy a stroll through the brick sidewalks, retail shops, restaurants and Kilwins Chocolates and ice cream or Good Liquid brewery with corn hole games plenty of tables and rear of restaurant has some beautiful views. So many restaurants and shops coming soon will really complete the variety and enhance the ambiance of this amazing location. Watching sunsets with the sounds of the live music lingering throughout the air is just wonderful on the lighted bridge early evening and at night. Sitting under the huge gazebo at the courtyard plaza in the center of it all is so perfectly Florida, with water views and fountains. There are seasonal activities snd special events. You can expect Farmers Markets on Sundays, live entertainment on Friday's and Saturdays, yoga and different events to choose from every day of the week. Bd for every age group. You gotta check it out on a Friday or Saturday night. There is plenty of parking so no worries there either. Enjoy Lakewood Ranch! read more

Nice but small place to get good food. Outdoor seating, counter service. Lobster roll was delicious! My daughter dropped her hot dog accidentally and the owner (maybe?) was nice and provided another one. Highly recommend this place! read more

The food here is outstanding! The service is fast and efficient. The only downside is that it is a very small restaurant that really lends itself more to pick up than to dining there. But that seems intentional. I go there practically every time that I am nearby because the food is worth it! read more

The Lobster Pound Seafood Market is a must go-to destination if you want high quality seafood. This is a no frills place with an excellent product. The seafood is fresh and the lobster rolls packed with fresh cold water lobster meat (No fillers). What you see is what you get. The owner is generous and passionate about customer service. The clam chowder was delicious and the lobster roll even better. Try the toss up. I highly recommend visiting this gem. Next time, I'm getting the fried clams. Nice job folks. Keep up the excellent work. read more

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Went here with my family for the first time and was greeted by the kindest team members! Their food is fresh and full of flavor. The Connecticut lobster roll was poached in butter and was overflowing with fresh lobster meat. At our table we also had some amazing New England clam chowder! The chowder was loaded with clam and well balanced with a warm buttery flavor. This will be a new staple for my family when we look to eat out. Such a pleasure! read more

Lobster Pound - Connecticut Roll - Regular - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I got the toss-up and a bowl of lobster bisque. Both were very delicious and lots of lobster in the roll. The gentleman working there is assume they own it, were very very nice. You can sit outside to eat if you choose. I will definitely be back to enjoy the best lobster roll I have ever had. read more

Lobster Pound - Toss Up Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Exceptionally good New England clam chowder, excellent lobster roll, perfectly pan-seared grouper, excellent service, fair prices. Unfortunately, when we visited they were out of clams, so that was a disappointment. We sat outside and although it's in a retail strip facing a large parking lot, on a Sunday it was quiet (the lot was pretty full, mainly for the Goodwill store adjacent). Would definitely go back if we were locals. They do have a selection of beers, not listed in the online menu. read more

Food was tasty and fresh, all you want for a fish spot! The service was excellent and it's a quaint affordable yummy place. Worth our drive ! read more

Where do I start..... If I closed my eyes I was in a small seafood store and "seafood" place in New England. We started off with a pint of whole belly clams. Batter was great and cooked to perfection. Next we both opted for the Giant Lobster Rolls. WOW!!! Kelly and Jim are the onsite operator/owners and are great. Seafood Market looks great as well. read more

Lobster Pound - Whole Belly Clams - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Traveling through the area and decided to try this place based on the Yelp reviews. There is only outdoor seating bc the inside is a seafood market. Staff is super friendly and accommodating! We enjoyed the grouper sandwich which is huge, fries and both types of lobster rolls. They also gave us a complimentary cup of clam chowder which was so good! Key lime pie is made in Sarasota & very good. Everything we ate was delicous and fresh! Thanks for a great dining experience! read more

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Pleasant and helpful staff and fantastic food. Really good atmosphere due to the smiling staff. Very simple operation all in all, but will be a regular stop for us going forward. Kids also loved their food options. read more

Lobster Pound - Shrimp Basket - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Lovely place! The hospitality from the owner was excellent. I started off with the chocolate covered key lime pie because I couldn't wait! & let me tell you... ITS GENIUS!!! So delicious. I had the Connecticut Lobster Roll. I appreciate that the amount of lobster was generous. They are Definitely not stingy with the portions. My husband had the crab cake sandwich and he really enjoyed it. Definitely enjoyed our visit. read more

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This place has some seriously amazing and fresh seafood! My husband and I stopped here on our way home from Ft. Lauderdale and so glad we did. First I ordered the Scottish Salmon on a bed of spring mix lettuce. I must say it was the best salmon I've ever eaten in my life! It was just very different from the sockeye salmon I usually eat. My husband had the blackened grouper sandwich with fries. He was so impressed with how fresh it was as well, and the fries were excellent as well. Everything was so good, that I went back in after we finished and bought another pound of the salmon to bring home! I also purchased the crab cakes that were incredible as well. The only thing I can say is that I wish I lived closer and it would have been nice if they had tables. The only tables they have are outside on the sidewalk facing the parking lot, but it didn't seem to keep many people away. They seemed to have done a lot of takeout as well, and I can tell you that even though we didn't have them, the lobster rolls looked off the charts good! So glad we found this gem. We will definitely be back if we're in the area. The service was amazing and so very friendly. Oh! I forgot to mention the seafood stew! It had bits of every fish in their case and it was delightful!! read more

This food is SO fresh!! If I could give them 10 stars I would. We ordered the New England Lobster Roll. I chose the homemade potato salad and my husband chose the onions rings. Absolutely delicious. The owner, Jim, was so friendly and offered us a taste of the clam chowder - YUM. If you have never been here before I HIGHLY recommend this place. We will be back. read more

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Quality over quantity this place is $$$$ never had a $50 lobster roll but what the heck I gave it a shoot and it was fire load with lobster they also have smaller options but you only live once go for it read more

The people here are very nice. Oddly enough, I like my lobster roll with more bread. It was good but I liked ther shrimp better. I'd get the shrimp again for sure, with cocktail sauce, not boom boom sauce. The onion rings are fake minced onions but the dipping sauce is good. The fries are fine, not battered/seasoned like some of the old pictures show. read more

Small seafood spot in a shopping center but yum it was delicious! We dropped by and ordered a buttered lobster roll with a side of potato salad. The staff was super friendly accommodating our party of 8 people. Our order came out quickly and the lobster roll was soo good. The roll and lobster was hot and was overflowing with fresh lobster. The potato salad on the side was very good as well and made a good compliment to the lobster roll. I would come back here again for the lobster rolls and would try other items on their menu. Try this spot for your lobster cravings!! read more

Lobster Pound - Lobster Roll with potato salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We were heading north and got off 75 to go to pdq, which we like. Wife found this on Apple Maps so we decided to try it instead. Great decision! The food was great. Lobster rolls with over a quarter pound of lobster, poached in butter and a splash of lemon. They were delicious. We also had crab cakes and shrimp egg rolls, grilled mahi sandwich and a grouper basket. Everything was delicious. We sat outside and ate. They have an awesome selection of fresh fish on display as well. The proprietors were friendly and gracious and made us feel welcome. I think we will go back on our way home next week! read more

Haven't made the trip in awhile because I was bitter when they got rid of their soda fountain.....the only way to have coke lol. Needless to say the lobster roll was amazing!!! They never fail on that and today was Tuesday which meant 3 dollars off! Vacationed in Bar Harbor, Maine and couldn't find a lobster roll that would compare to the Lobster Pound. Check them out!! I ate it so fast that all I have for a photo is an empty box read more

Lobster Pound - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Amazing lobster rolls and fresh seafood. Only a few tables outside.No table service. Great for lunch.

BEST LOBSTER ROLLS!! Amazing service and a friendly place. Nice ambience and has seating outside too. Highly recommend! read more

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Great seafood! So fresh! Best place around and sweetest guys that work there! No ambiance inside but some tables outside. It does not have a fishy smell inside which is wonderful. Very clean! read more