Fresh lobstah and you can definitely taste the freshness of it in the lobster roll! I loved that this was a seafood market that served food and not like an actual restaurant. The best seafood comes from places like this. I'm not local so I'm not sure if $27 is a good price for a lobster roll in this area, but I can say it was really good. The clam chowder was nothing super special. I was expecting better based on the reviews. I would love to try other food options from here if I ever get the chance to again! The staff was super kind and my food came out very quickly. I would recommend this place :) read more

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Was excited abt this place for a long time. After trying it, it was average. Not sure why the reviews are so high. Price wasn't even that good. Clam Chowder was mediocre. Another lady said the lobster bisque is horrible as well. read more

Consistently amazing fresh seafood plus hot food cooked to order. The chowder was amazing and we've had multiple items from the fish case that have always been great. Sandwiches and fried fish platters are winners - such a great location with super helpful staff. read more

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Fresh seafood and definitely a hole in the wall kind of spot. There a few tables but it feels more fish market than restaurant. That gives it a bit of charm. Tried the Lake Platter and clam strip platter. Both were fresh and prepared on demand. If you are looking for your fried seafood fix...or steamed lobster, chowder, etc.... and don't want to drive to the shore, this is your spot. Staff was very friendly as well, despite the mishap I'm about to mention. My only complaint was that I went in and shared that it was my first time. The staff helped me with recommendations. I was there at lunch time on a Friday and was looking through the specific lunch menu with the staff member. I pointed to the lunch platter called the Lake on the lunch menu and inquired about it. I decided to order that and also the lunch clam platter since there was two of us dining. When the bill came... it was $29 for the Lake platter alone and not the $16.99 on the lunch menu. When I asked about it.... she said "oh you need to ask specifically for the lunch portion next time" ... So, pointing to the Lake platter on the lunch menu at 1230pm on a Friday wasn't enough to indicate I wanted the lunch Lake platter... but pointing to the clam strip platter on the lunch menu somehow did end up with me indicating I wanted the lunch portion of that one?? My $30 lunch turned into a $50 one. I want to chalk this up to miscommunication but I had a menu in my hand and pointed to it on the lunch menu and asked about it and then said yes I'll order this. Everything about my experience was good except this one thing. I boxed the excess to take home because it was alot of food. So not the worst thing in the world. I will likely go back, now armed with the knowledge that I need to triple verify my order. The Lake platter was pretty good. Fried haddock, fried shrimp, fried whole clamp and fried scallops. All fresh. I'm not saying it's not worth the $29 but I was annoyed that pointing to the menu item didn't get me the menu item. I think I will go back to order some raw seafood to cook at home because everything looked so good. I will review my next visit in hopes of giving it 4 or 5 stars. I wanted to give 5 stars on this one for the food alone. read more

Steamers - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Food was excellent. Had fried whole belly Clam plate. Priced reasonably. Ambience non existent, but who cares?

Great place for lobster rolls lovers! They know how to prepare seafood very well. Price is appropriate. read more

This was my first visit, having overlooked this place for years (despite it being across the street from the iconic Antoine's Bakery in "The Lake" (the Nonantum section section of Newton.) Steamers is a local fish market/hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It's a down-and-dirty establishment that serves up fried and grilled seafood, chowders, pasta, and salads for relatively reasonable prices. There are a few tables for eat-in. This is not fancy, but reasonable for what you get. I had the Fish and Chips which was two smallish pieces of fish, fries, two onion rings, and cole slaw. The fish was decent, but a lower-end grade of fish which I strangely couldn't identify (the flesh was dense and it had a slightly strange {not bad} taste. Hake?) The order came with a generous amount of crispy fries and the two onion rings were good and a nice touch. Cole slaw was fine; tasted like it was from a jar. All in all, not a bad place for a reasonably-priced, quick seafood lunch and to support a local establishment. read more

Steamers - Fish & Chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I am an East Coaster who now lives in Arizona. Needless to say, the seafood here is pathetic. Recently, I was visiting a friend in Boston. I read the Yelp reviews and we decided to check this place out. Don't go here if you want ambiance. But definitely go here is you want the best seafood. I felt like I was sitting at the beach and getting clams straight from the boat. We had steamers and I had full bellied fried clams. Some of the best I have ever had. I will definitely go back when I am in Boston again. My friend says this is her new go to place. The owners daughter (the chef) came out and had a lovely chat with us. read more

Steamers - Steamed clams. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

My daughter was looking for a lobstah roll and we found it at Steamahs! Delish! I had a fish sandwich, which was also amazing.

Was craving for lobster - luckily it's the season and I'm in Boston! Found this seafood shop that sells live lobsters and other seafood- mainly for take out since is a tiny store front. Very disappointed on the lobster :..( Just asked for a female lobster around 1.5lb, came to be very small and hollow, almost nothing in the claws or head, and tiny tail... good thing it still tasted fresh, no spoiled flavor, but definitely not good enough to tame my cravings... Steamers tasted fresh and not a lot of sand, but also not very meaty, on the small/dry side. Good thing the scallops were very good, cooked nicely, meaty, juicy and fresh, with nice charred and buttery flavor. Also the grilled veggies were seasoned nicely. read more

Steamers - Lobster, steamers, grilled scallops dinner - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Got the number one combo scallops and fish. Everything was very good nice and crispy fries. The chowder was tasty. The people were nice and friendly Kind of a small dining area not much on the atmosphere side. read more

No frills. Not fancy. Just a local seafood shop with super fresh fish and shrimp, reasonably priced. Dominic was friendly and knowledgeable, and provided great customer service. I came for the raw food but will be sure to try their prepared foods next time! read more

Steamers - a deli counter with a variety of food items - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

This place is great and so close to the Home I fee up in. Large meaty portions in the lobster roll for under30. Clam chowder a standout as well. Importantly my seafood shy daughter loves the fish here. Everyone that works there is friendly and helpful. Ambiance isn't much but it's a fish market with a small dining area. We come here every time we are in the area read more

While the chowder was solid, the lobster bisque tasted more like tomato soup-- it's fine if you're into that. My issue, however, was that instead of going around my newborn's car seat with the steaming hot cup of soup, the waitress decided to reach over his car seat to the table. Had she dropped that soup, it would have been catastrophic. I said "not over the baby!" And she not only didn't apologize, she asked us to go up to the counter to grab the second cup, and ignored me when I tried to get her attention afterward. I'm guessing she was angry that I was visibly annoyed. That second cup of soup that I went up to grab (in a paper cup) was so hot that I lost my grip and spilled a bit of soup on the floor-- that could've easily been my son. The gentlemen were very nice and helpful, though. read more

Atmosphere: Local little fresh fish shop that has a restaurant in it as well. Service and food: The girl (I even asked her name and as soon as we left I completely forgot I feel terrible) was great! It's a little place on the corner of Dalby? They have paper menus with all sorts of options. There was 3 adults and 1 kid with us. We had clam chowder, lobster bisque, fried clam strips, fried fish, fries and onion rings. Oh and a lobster roll. It was all great! No complaints for any of it. We are in town and kept getting off our path to our hotel. So glad we found this place and with the reviews we figured it's got to the be first place in Boston (newton) that we eat lol. read more

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I eat frequently here and always fresh fish . Lobster rolls, scallops all good. They had a Cajun tuna sandwich special .... Scallops was my belly yearning. Fried perfect and great lunch read more

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Summer 2021 Experience Steamers closes early at 6pm on Saturdays and they're not open on Sundays, but it was for a summertime treat, so early dinner it is! I noticed that Steamers had been offering curbside pick up earlier this pandemic, so even though I no longer saw that note mentioned on their Yelp profile, I figured it wouldn't hurt to call and ask. And yes, they're still willing to accommodate their customers with curbside service. Nice! Also nice was the gentleman who answered the phone. He was friendly, and we were both polite and considerate of one another. He was also quite patient when I had trouble locating my credit card to pay for the order. Please note that the prices on their online menu is a bit out of date. He mentioned that they were working on a new website with current pricing, but he didn't mind quoting the prices to me. Fresh Maine Crabmeat Roll $20 plus sweet potato fries $1 Grilled Rainbow Trout Dinner $13.99 Served w/ Grilled Veggies, Rice Pilaf, Bread & Butter Grilled Sea Scallop Dinner $15.99 with double grilled vegetables I aimed to arrive at least 10 minutes before they close for my pick up, and made it with minutes to spare! I could see in through their window that there was a customer seated inside at one of their tables. I called them as instructed and they popped out the back and dropped the bag off in my trunk as I had requested. He even moved an item in my trunk to prop the bag up, which was appreciated since it was a paperbag with no way to hang it off the hook that was available in my trunk. My favorite was the crabmeat roll with the tender cool sweet chunks of crab. Somehow, even though the bread wasn't toasted or buttered or anything, there was a hint of butter from the roll that added to the experience. While the sweet potato fries were no longer hot, nor were they crispy after the commute home, they were still delicious. Best bang for a buck! They're $4 when ordered a la carte. The Grilled Sea Scallop Dinner came with 6 sea scallops to an order, which makes for a light meal that allows one to splurge (appetite-wise) on an accompaniment such as clam chowder. The rainbow trout was tender and tasty, but had some tiny bones to carefully pick out. The grilled veggies (red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onions) retained a good firmness to the vegetable. read more

They have the best fried shrimp, crab cake sandwiches, and onion rings I've had since I moved to MA. And the crab cake sandwiches are big enough to share. I'm very particular about seafood, and I've finally found my place. read more

In Boston I expect top notch lobster. The quantity was good but the quality was a slight miss. Dry bread and some chewy parts of lobster. Still a good spot on this side of town just not the best of the best. read more

Steamers - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Lobster rolls and fried clams are some of my most favorite things to put in my belly. I accidentally stumbled across Steamer's on yelp and saw that they had 4.5 stars here so i was really excited to give them a try given their glowing reviews (plus they were only around a 7 minutes drive from home). Things that i've tried at Steamers: Lobster Roll: It was just OK and definitely nothing special (just your regular lobster roll with simple mayo). I can easily think of a number of other different places that have better lobster rolls (e.g Pauli's, James Hook, Row 34, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Neptune Oysters, B&G Oysters, Legal Seafoods, Atlantic Fish, etc.). They do give out a decent amount of lobster meat though which is a plus given that the roll only costed around $18 dollars. I think my biggest issue was the bread that they used. There was too much bread for the size and amount of lobster meat and the bread did not appear to be toasted. I also did not like the taste of the bread itself. It had this somewhat inferior supermarket 10 day old stale bread taste to it which overpowered and distracted me from the taste of the lobster meat (which should be the highlight and most important element). Fried Clams: I was very disappointed by their fried whole belly clams given that they were soggy by the time i got back home. As a disclosure, i picked up my order as soon as it was ready and my drive home only took around 7 minutes. I believe the root cause of the sogginess was because they transferred the piping hot fried clams into the takeout container (as soon as it was done cooking). Because the takeout container did not have holes for ventilation, the fried clams just ended up steaming itself in its container (you can refer to the picture that i took showing the significant condensation in my takeout box). If a customer is going to pay $45 dollars an order of fried clams, then i think the restaurant should not be making such a rookie mistake (i also have myself to blame as well for not opening up the takeout box to help prevent the fried clams from steaming). read more

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Went in today with my daughter to get steamers. Got 2 pounds at 10$ a pound. When she ;put them on the scale, they were open and I said "these are all open" in which she responded "These are fine, they look dead but they are not". YES THEY WERE!!!!!!! So I paid 23$ for dead clams and threw them all out. Not taking any chances on food poisoning. They should check the clams like the owner did last time I bought them. Won't go back again read more

Steamers - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Fried, Steamed, Fresh or Frozen. Steamers is amazing. It has been 10+ years since I indulged in a lobster and steamers. Since my husband doesn't eat shellfish. I capitalized on his work trip and treated myself (it was my birthday too so double treat). TBH I have never ordered Steamers for myself. I got nervous immediately after I ordered. Are Steamers a general term? Am I going to get what I want? I go on to explain the size, color, and shape of the clam and he's like yeah I know.... Duh. Wow. For everyone here Steamers aka long neck clams. I also got a lobster (see above birthday treat). I had him steam them for me and took them home. The steamers were silk. Pure bliss. Smooth, creamy, fresh, little briny, NOT ONE PIECE OF SAND. It instantly brought me back to my youth summers in Cotuit. I realize not all little kids would eat a steamer but it was NBD for my family so I just went with it. The lobster was a beast. But delicious and sweet. In hind sight I might have asked him to crack the claws for me bc I had to get a hammer. The rest of body was easy enough to crack with my hands. Now I'm attaching a picture but don't judge that lobster by their shell. He had definitely seen some shit and sacrificed for me. And also I demolished the claw trying to get the meat out, not pretty but damn delicious. And I almost forgot!!! I've also had their fried clams before (several times). They are perfection. read more

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The service is always friendly, and they have my favorite lobster rolls away from the coast/beach.

Simple, unfussy and delicious. My mom and I visited from Denver and had to have a lobster roll. I placed a to go order and paid over the phone. I picked it up and realized the charming spot sells seafood as well. So more about the lobster roll. It was absolutely delightful. Meaty lobster, not overly seasoned with a melt in your mouth soft bun. I would eat here every day if I could. I didn't try anything else so can't comment on the menu but the lobstahhh roll is 5 stars!! read more

Steamers - Lobster Roll mmmm - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

This place is great! I stopped by for lunch when I was driving through the area and got grilled salmon with grilled veggies on the side ($12 - adapted from the grilled salmon sandwich). The salmon was some of the best salmon I've ever had - moist, flavorful, and smoky from the grill. Both the veggies and the salmon had a light balsamic glaze on them I believe, if my taste buds are correct. The owner was very friendly and accommodating of my request to swap bread for vegetables. Would be back in a heartbeat! read more

Steamers - Grilled salmon with grilled veggies on the side - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Got takeout one night while in town for a work trip. The stuffed clam was huge and flavorful. The fried scallops were a good size. Got them with onion rings instead of fries and they did not disappoint. Also tried the lobster bisque. It was just average- no different than most places I have tried before and didn't really stand out- not bad just nothing to note. We also got a whole lobster. You could tell it was fresh as it still tasted "ocean-like" a bit with the salty brine one expects when having fresh oysters. The size was good and the quality was also good. I wish they would have had some butter though- I picked it up about an hour before close and they had run out of butter to go with it . read more

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The freshness and quality of the fish is unparalleled! The sushi grade tuna was melting in my mouth. You barely needed a knife to cut it. The swordfish was like butter and the mackerel looks amazing as well. The owner picks up product fresh daily and handles the take out with care and attention. The food served in house speaks for itself. It's fresh and prepared expertly. Absolute must try if your looking for high quality fish. read more

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Stopped by today for lunch. They are doing phone orders and curbside pick up only. The process is easy and efficient. Place your order and pay over the phone. Contactless food pick up - once you arrive to the restaurant, call and let them know you're outside and your order will be placed on the table outside the front door. I ordered the lobster roll w/fries and asked for the lobster roll hot. It isn't a true hot lobster roll, but it was very good! They toasted the bun and put butter over the cold lobster. I also got the fish fillet sandwich and the clam chowder. I was a bit disappointed that the clam chowder wasn't very warm, but I just threw it on the stove top for a few minutes. Overall a good place to stop by if you're in town read more

I'm a big lobster fan (I prefer a classic boil over lobster rolls) so I was glad to hear that there's a place near me with good reviews! I ordered this via postmates by the way :) Lobster Roll ($15.99): for the price, the amount of lobster you get is absolutely amazing. It is so meaty and fresh! However, I found the mayo to be super heavy and the bread was a little too much for me. I wish there was some lemon juice to brighten things up, less mayo, some lettuce, and the bread to be toasted. Even though the lobster itself tasted great, it felt sooooooo heavy due to mayo. Overall, if it weren't for the price and quality of seafood, I'd give this this lobster roll a 3/5 read more

Steamers - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

We had to satisfy our cravings for lobster rolls and fried clams on a Saturday afternoon and found Steamer's nearby. The lobster rolls good, not great, but satisfied us. The fried clams were pretty average with a lot of small pieces and not many juicy bellies. It was ok for a small Mom & Pop place and did the trick for us read more

Definitely not worth it and I'm wondering if all these glorious reviews are paid, or these people are used to eating bland, poorly seasoned food. Seriously, the fish was small and both it and the shrimp were completely flavorless. The clams exploded like puss in my mouth, and tasted like straight bar harbor clam juice. The clam chowder was a flavorless soup as well. It's sad that the best part of the meal were the generic frozen restaurant style fries. Definitely would not recommend others fall into this review trap. read more

I enjoyed my lobster sandwich, with large chunks of lobster! I had the seafood chowder and that was good, too. I took my mother + she is a little more picky than me. She bought a pound of lobster tail to go at $52. per pound. She said they stuck lobster claws in it so she was not as happy. I would recommend the sandwich but my mother would not recommend the lobster meat. What can I say? I don't think my mother would go back here but I would. There was street parking for an hr for free on weekdays. We went at 2 pm, so we were the only customers. They close on Sundays. read more

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Lobster roll is meaty but lack of other flavors. Good value for the price but would suggest to ask for extra sauce for the order. The place does not offer outdoor sitting but you can bring it to a park nearby for sit down picnic read more

Steamers - Lobster roll and claim chowder - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

This a great little fish market and restaurant. It's specialty are fried seafood and fish as well as various rolls,etc and soups and chowders. It's a nice selection. It's run by some great folks and it's not a pretentious place by any means. I was really satisfied with my lobster roll and clam chowder and the price was fair for Boston prices. Go for lunch when you will get the best experience. read more

Steamers - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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The lobster roll from here is great! They have a huge amount of lobster meat compared to any other lobster roll I've had so it's definitely worth the price. The roll is a little big/thick- maybe it would be better if it was a little warmer/ softer or if there was a little less bread but you can easily fix that yourself by just not eating all the roll. It's take out only and you must call beforehand and get it outside so it's very safe. It also came out super quickly. read more

Steamers - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Delicious lobster rolls. Very fresh. the steamers were yummy and shrimp cocktail is huge. Definitely worth stopping in.

Disappointing experience. Arrived at 5pm after work. Was only customer. Ordered a long awaited lobster roll and a large haddock chowder. Chowder was cold in the center, got Dominik to remicrowave for another minute for me. Lobster roll was mostly bread and was only half filled with lobster, comparing to pictures throughout the years, Dominik has definitely started to skimp on the lobster starting from two weeks ago. Previous pictures looked filled with lobster meat. Not any longer. Perhaps the price of lobster increased and he found it hard to keep his roll at $18 when others in downtown Boston are charging from $22 to $34 but still I would rather pay more and get a roll filled with lobster than feel half satisfied. Like a previous reviewer, I also found a few small pieces of lobster shell in my roll. It turns out Félix Doubront loved this place so much that he had a lobster roll from here everyday while he was pitching for the Red Sox in 2010-2014 since he lived in Watertown. Oh how the mighty has fallen. read more

Steamers - Huge disappointment. Lobster only half filled with lobster, and with pieces of shell. Rather pay more to get a more satisfying experience. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

It's definitely a little "hole in the wall" place, which I knew going in from reviews I read. The owner and staff were amazing! So kind! The food was average! It was good but nothing spectacular. The lobster bisque was my favorite part. I did a fried combo player and crab cakes. Again, both were good and if you're close it's a good choice. Value for the money was pretty good too! Seafood is always expensive so I was satisfied with the portion sizes. We were from out of town and was looking for an affordable seafood place for my son who wanted to try some new things and this place worked well for that! read more

Hey, who knew?! Wonderful fishmonger located in the neighborhood. Got some trout - super fresh, well-filleted, and sides deboned. Made a delicate pan-fried trout at home. Looking forward to trying some other fish! read more

Superb fish market. Excellent selection, everything is super fresh. Owner is a lovely person. Parking is it bad.