Our favorite summer spot. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Our last visit we introduced our…read moredaughter to lobster and now we are in trouble.

As my wife and I made the trek up the coast to Maine we were licking our chops to get our taste of…read morewhat this great state had to offer... and we were let down BIG time. If you are a foodie and are accustomed to well seasoned food, then you will likely be let down as well. Honestly, I'm not sure if there is a grain of salt in the kitchen and if there was, they definitely don't put it on their food.

It's been awhile since I've been down but went last night and it was well worth it…read more I was seated, even though the kitchen closed at 8 and I arrived at 7:50 Dawn my server was fantastic; my every hungry whim well taken care of. Kudos to the kitchen; meal was excellent, as were the oysters. Need to remind myself to be in the area more often!

Robert's has amazing food and service…read more Their fried clams imo are the best in the area. Crispy not greasy. Cornbread is to die for. Interesting specialty cocktails.

We were back again ! This place is so consistently great ! The wait staff got us seated quickly &…read morewaited on us quickly. The were fun & friendly. We got several items. The crab rangoon dip was excellent. We had drinks that were very tasty and great. The lobster fries were very good (not great) but nice. We had a cottage salad. It was absolutely incredible with lots of low carb/high protein. We had a sushi roll that was just as great. We had to pass on dessert but having tried several in the last two visits, they are a no-brainer. We are giving Surf a 9.8 out of 10 ! Also, note, 3 visits were all similar experiences. Some of the prices are a little high (but all seafood is) BUT the service & flavor are sooo good and consistent, you have to try it.

Food amazing, service excellent, location fantastic. We were sat by the water front and the…read moreambiance was second to none! I will certainly go back! Even though we did not book a table they kindly made room for us.

Looking for a place to enjoy lobster on a patio? Well, then look no further than Chauncey's. The…read moreplethora of colorful picnic tables offers a place to enjoy your meal. Some are shaded and some are in the sun. The calm water the pier rests on makes for a relaxing and peaceful dining experience. You can pick out a lobster to take home or purchase a meal to enjoy here. You can also bring your own booze to enjoy with your meal. The lobster rolls come on a hamburger bun. Sides are also a must. The beans are really good. But the onion rings were my favorite. I think they were some of the best onion rings I've had. You might want to get here early because the parking is very limited near the lobster pier. If you don't mind walking, there is additional street parking nearby.

Maine Lobster, heck yeah! There is no shortage of lobster houses in Maine. What sets Chauncey Creek…read moreapart from the others is the beautiful dock on Chauncey Creek (actually an inlet). And...their BYOB policy means you can bring a nice bottle of Chardonnay to pair with your lobster (which was exactly what we did). The menu is standard lobster house - whole lobster, lobster rolls, clam chowder, etc. I ordered at the counter and paid. The clerk was friendly, helpful and efficient. We had a picnic table by the water. The place wasn't crowded for late lunch. Some guest brought table cloths and flowers for their tables. Classic rock played over speakers. The Clam Chowder came out quickly as I sipped my wine. The chowder was thick with lots of large chunks of clam. The soup was absolutely delicious. I had a Lobster Roll, which was served on a soft hamburger-style bun. The lobster was tender, fresh and perfectly cooked. The sandwich was served with chips that were too salty for me. My cousin had a tuna roll, which was packed with creamy tuna. As we sat on the dock, a fisherman delivered fresh bass to the restaurant. Tanks of live lobster are in a small building so you can select a lobster to go. The parking is really limited. But you can drive up on your boat if you want. There are some hefty stairs to climb.

When we were ready to pay, we were told that the computers were down & that meant the credit card…read morereader wasn't working. It would have been good to know that in advance, as we didn't have a lot of cash on-hand, leaving us scrambling to scrape the payment and tip together between the 3 of us. Our food was great. The server was attentive & kind. We loved the heated, covered outdoor seating area by the water.

A rainy day stop in Oct 2025, as party of 3, around 2pm, for a late lunch…read more We were greeted quickly and advised of the option of covered heated patio seating or indoor seating. We went with the outdoor. Each of us ordered a drink & water. We also each picked 1 dish for a family-style meal/ tasting. The service was great, as was the food. The prices may have been a tad high, but not too crazy. The only issue was that the machines were down when it came time to pay. I do wish they'd advised of that earlier, as it left us scrambling for cash. Had we known up front, we'd have skipped the drinks and made sure we had enough to leave a decent tip. I dare say we shorted the gal in that area.

Had dinner there a few times since it opened. The host is very people friendly, Kathleen and Nancy…read morehave assembled a staff of wait persons, servers, cooks that are very professional. They have a bar staff that is very knowledgeable. Food is fantastic and they have a fantastic Salad Bar. The owner is female and a Veteran and offers Veterans discounts. The tables buy the windows overlook the water and the back side of Portsmouth Naval Station. They have entertainment on the weekends.

Decided to return to try it out since it's been reopened and there's LOTS of room for improvement…read more First off, our waitress was an absolute sweetheart so that was the one big positive. We were also sat quickly. Salad bar no longer has chilled plates even though the chilled plate sign is still there, bring that back. It's a nice touch. Soup bar, minestrone was dull. Needing flavor. Also have little saucer plates to put under cup. Hard to carry a cup of soup by the cup without it making a mess or burning you. Onion rings needed to be hotter and crispier, little floppy and batter was slightly under done. Fried haddock filet was skinny and flimsy. Salmon was ok, little dry and skin was left on and slimy. Crisp that skin if you're leaving it on! Mixed veg was a flop with mushy, mealy tomato chunks in the mix that didn't make sense and rice pilaf was super watery and flavorless. Pumpkin bread was still yummy, tabouli needs bulgar in it, not just loads of parsley and bring back baked potatoes.

We joined friends for a quick pre-show dinner, and the staff did a great job accommodating our…read moretight schedule -- we made the show on time without ever feeling rushed. We started with cocktails and their excellent house-made rolls, then split a dozen oysters from a wide selection; the server's recommendations were spot-on. Entrées included shrimp rigatoni, salmon, fish tacos, clam chowder, and fries -- all well prepared, good portions, and enjoyed by everyone. It was fairly busy (and thus a bit noisy), so reservations are probably a good idea.

Row 34 was a fantastic experience for happy hour. They offer $1 oysters and discounted beers and…read morewines. The happy hour goes from 3-5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, but only for 1 hour the rest of the week, if I remember correctly. I enjoyed a couple beers, 8 oysters, a half lobster ($23), and a glass of wine. The oysters and the condiments they're served with were so delicious. Some of the best I've had I a while. The service was very attentive and on point. A special mention to Holly, who was not my server, but I noticed going above and beyond for the restaurant and customers. While the service was great, I couldn't shake the feeling that my server (B) wanted to stab me in the neck. I'm not sure why, as I'm generally a quite pleasant person. I took off a star for that, but added it back on for the $1 oysters. Those make almost anything forgivable.

We celebrated our 12th anniversary dinner here last night. We booked last minute and walked from…read moreour Airbnb. There are actually 3 separate restaurants in this building. It's a little confusing at first. The Bistro appeared to be the nicest, indoor option. It wasn't super busy around 7pm on a Monday. A handful of tables were occupied but plenty of room for walk ins on a Monday night. Our server was so friendly and bubbly. A sweet girl from NH. We chatted all things New England and Kittery. Her service was on point. My hubby and I decided to share all food, to try more. We started with the seasonal salad with the maple vinaigrette. I was hesitant at first but it was delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the Oysters Rockefeller and the traditional Mussels. They were both fantastic. I liked that the mussels sauce wasn't overly garlicky like a lot can be. Simplistic and salty. For our entree we shared the New York strip. I've never had a steak quite like this. Instead of heavily seasoning, like nearly every other steakhouse, it tasted like this steak was marinated. It was simplistically delicious. A little char, a little acidity, and a savoriness of rosemary. Gosh it was just so dang good! The broccolini was heavily peppered, not bad but just be aware. The potatoes au gratin were also unlike anything I've ever had. I don't even like French onion soup but it tasted like the most delicious French onion soup I'd ever had. The cheesy oniony potatoes were simply to die for. I know that I'm going to be craving them once I return home. I wish they'd package these things and ship them! We toasted our anniversary with the Brut champagne. Lighter than the average and not nearly as pungent of how Bruts normally are. Highly recommend coming here and trying a little bit of everything!

Special today. Cioppino. Not the traditional broth but with pasta and light sauce. Seafood cooked…read moreto perfection. A regular who keeps coming back every once in awhile.

Great prices, great service. They are my go-to for lobsters in the York area. They were welcoming…read moreand steamed the lobsters while we waited. Will definitely be back

This place is awesome! If you've never been, you should definitely try it. They have great specials…read moreevery day! When you order ahead, they have everything ready for you when you get there. The people who work there are very helpful with any questions and seem happy to be working there. Would definitely recommend this place!

Tons of locals seem to rate this business in extremely high regards and I can see why. You walk in…read moreand are immediately greeted with the pleasant smell of fresh seafood. And they have the displays to match. On this partly cloudy afternoon, I was in search of lobster tails. Upon requesting them, I discovered two things.. 1.) Unfortunately, the tails offered are not very big. Near as I can figure, they come in packs of 3 of what appear to be around 5 ounces each. 2.) Lobster really IS more affordable if you buy it in Maine. For context, a standard two pack of lobster tails at 5 ounces each (or sometimes 4oz) costs me around $25 in NH at the time of writing this review. The 3 pack of the same size tails costs the same price here at Taylor. So, naturally I bought two of those and ultimately nabbed a little under 2 pounds of lobstah for a mere $50. Sufficed to say - we will most certainly return at a future date. I have my eyes set on the fresh lobster meat next. As mentioned, everything in the glass display looked delicious. The place is easy enough to find. Just be aware their entrance is actually not in the front of the building, but on the right hand side. It's a little confusing at first, especially considering the tiny street view sign doesn't help much. If you drive into the "boat drop off" section, you're on the wrong side. Other items I wouldn't mind trying next visit are their lobster bisque and clam chowder. If you're coming across the border as I do, one pro tip I'd offer is to bring a cooler to keep your produce in for the day as you travel back. We transported the lobstah back in my car on an 85 degree day and the gel ice packs kept everything cold enough not to oxidize. Definitely check this place out for all your fresh seafood needs. The locals have spoken and I agree; Taylor Lobster Company is worth 5 fresh, buttery lobstah tails charred on the grill out of 5.

Local oysters, lobsters, fish and everything seafood related you may need. Locals shop here…read more Fast and friendly service. The bluefin we bought was HEAVEN. Better than steak. Melt in your mouth tender and so fresh! Perfect protein for fish tacos or sashimi.