First of all the prices are very reasonable. The food is some of the best fried seafood i've ever…read morehad. Fried to perfection and not greasy at all. The employees couldn't be any nicer. One server in particular was so much fun, her name is Brittney AKA Wendy! Highly recommend Al's you wont be dissapointed. Cindy

I really hate to say this because I have always loved Al's, but after my experience this week, I…read morefeel people should know what to expect if they're considering ordering a lobster roll there. First, I was surprised to find that they no longer serve their lobster rolls on the grilled hot-dog-style roll they used to use. The lobster roll is offered either cold with mayonnaise or hot with butter. I don't like mayonnaise, but I also didn't want my lobster heated. I asked if I could have the cold lobster with butter instead, and the woman at the counter said that would be fine. When I received my receipt, I noticed I had been charged an additional $1 on a nearly $30 lobster roll simply to have hot butter put on the cold lobster. I was honestly flabbergasted. All I wanted was cold lobster with melted butter poured over it. What bothered me almost as much was the way the situation was handled. The customer behind me ordered a lobster roll, and the woman at the counter specifically asked if she was okay with having it on a sub roll. She had never mentioned that to me. After overhearing that conversation, I went back and asked why I hadn't been told that the lobster rolls were no longer served on the traditional roll. The response was quite abrupt, and the manager was called over. Unfortunately, the manager was also angry and rude about the situation. I simply explained that, to me, a traditional New England lobster roll includes the grilled, buttered roll -- and that is exactly what I had ordered at Al's earlier this summer and loved. In the end, I was refunded the $1 butter charge and also received a refund for the entire lobster roll, which was around $34. I'm very disappointed because I have always loved Al's and have recommended them in the past. But after this experience, I won't be going back to Al's for a lobster roll. It's not just the change in the lobster roll itself; it was the lack of communication regarding the change and, most importantly, the way I was treated when I politely asked about it.

Great food, service, and attention to detail. If in Hampton Beach a must, a hidden gem!!read more

One of the better restaurants on the strip in Hampton beach with decent prices. I got the fried…read morechicken sandwich with French fries. It was very good. Also got a martini which was great. They have a big bar and lots of tables. The service was friendly. Worth a stop!

I went on a family visit to Hampton Beach and our dinner out for the trip was The Old Salt. I went…read morewith a party of 7. We had a reservation and we were greeted and seated promptly. Our drink orders were taken right away but after the drink orders service was a little slow. The waitress explained they were short staffed. I take no stars off for this. Short staff is a common issue including my place of business. Our waitress was very friendly and really good with the children in our party. I really liked the variety on the menu. There were affordable options with some higher priced dinners. There was an option for everyone in our party. I had the stuffed haddock covered with a seafood stew. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to seafood stuffing so I was a little hesitant to try it but OH BOY am I glad I did. The stuffing and stew were amazing! No leftovers for me. The rest of our party had various options off the menu and all of us were please with our meals. I highly recommend The Old Salt. A nice ambience. Friendly service. Great food. We'll be back on our next Hampton Beach vacation.

EVERYTHING! Food is great and always consistent! Quick wonderful staff and service!…read moreNever had a bad experience, with dine in or out!! One of the best quality vs quantity restaurants around!!

After an overnight stay in nearby Portsmouth, found THL on an internet search for best lobster…read morerolls in area and this place was at top of the list. So on our way home we trekked down 1A to Rye, NH looking for this place. Well worth the stop, easy to place order and wait was minimal. Got the fluffy chowder and hot buttered lobster roll. The chowder was outstanding with good amount of lobster meat mixed in with the clams. It was hot, thick & creamy, the roll was also outstanding and every bit as good as advertised, loaded with lobster meat. It's definitely a repeat visit if ever back in the area.

We tried the Lobster Grilled Cheese, Fluffy Chowder, Hot Lobster Roll, and Lobster Bisque. A…read moremore expensive lunch for us, but worth it, considering the super friendly and fast service, as well as generous amount of Lobster, and quality. I was a bit nervous heading in 30 min before close. I felt like the soup was a really good value, for taste and quality. I'm partial to soup, and preferred the Fluffy Chowder, as it was less sweet than the bisque, bringing together the best of both worlds. The grilled cheese was very good, chunks of lobster with the right amount of cheese to hold it all together on bread that was perfectly toasted to support what was about to go down. It came with a smaller portion of soup for dipping. Would definitely go back!

Perfect lobster roll!…read more This place has such a classic ambiance of the road side ice cream joint. The ice cream is great, but the lobster roll is the absolute star if the show: comes on a classic toasted buttery hamburger bun, with light mayo on cold lobster, and tastes so decadent and perfect. (Comes in various sizes for those who only want to sample to those who want $50 of lobster lol.) Cross the street to the beach for maximum enjoyment! Plus, I am obsessed with their freaky little lobster mascot!!

I ordered the 10 oz lobster roll, some clam chowder, and a small ice cream! Safe to say I didn't…read moreleave hungry! The service was top notch and the kids working there put their best foot forward in providing the best service they can! There's only outdoor seating, which is fine since it's summer! The ambiance was great, it was nice to walk across the street to the beach. A nice location for a summer meal with the family! Would come back again!

The food, the atmosphere , incredible staff, and the owners make this a five star experience!!…read moreIf you are anywhere Within a 60 mile radius or more even from this restaurant, you need to experience the Carriage House! Never disappointed and always leave with a smile! Paula L

I dined here on Christmas Eve, and I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in New…read moreHampshire (and I lived there most my life). The Parker House rolls were savory warm perfection and a great way to start the meal. My entree, the gnocchi with duck confit was one of the best things I've ever tasted (though very rich--I had to bring half home). And I tasted my dining companion's duck breast an it was also delicious (which they concurred in thinking). The dessert special was a sticky toffee pudding with bananas foster ice cream and peanut butter magic shell and I wish I could eat it every day. The only downsides were that (1) I didn't love the dessert cocktail (which was also absent a garnish), but it could also very well be personal preference and it was only $7, (2) it was freaking freezing in the restaurant. We were seated in a corner that didn't seem to have any baseboard heaters, and even though we weren't far from the fireplace, there was so little insulation on the windows we were all egregiously uncomfortable. The service was great, with the waitress very helpfully answering all our questions and brining each course with perfect timing. The food itself is on the expensive side, though I thought the drinks were normal for a nice restaurant (my other drink, which I enjoyed, was $13). But for the quality of the food, it's hard to complain.

Great place for live lobsters!…read more we stopped by from Portsmouth heading back to NJ and service was great and friendly! small spot but very accommodating and had good selection of good sized lobsters and other seafood. Price was reasonable too. Cooked them when we got home and it was fresh and delicious!

Mary at Smitty's is so kind and helpful. Contacted through Facebook to pre-order for a holiday…read moreweekend. She was incredibly responsive. The small shop overlooks the water and the smell of the salt water adds to the experience. We purchased eight lobsters (1.75-2lbs) and everyone thought the lobsters were phenomenal!

Me and my family got the pretzel bites at this place and they were very good. The guy singing was…read morejust mumbling but was good at strumming the guitar. I would not recommend the quesadilla it is just plain white rotisserie chicken and cheese and way too much bread. The lobster roll is very swell though.

The lobster roll is SO good, the service is fast and friendly and the ambiance is even better. It…read morewas a really relaxed atmosphere and I will definitely return the next time I am in Hampton beach!

One of the best seafood chowder I have ever had. Full of good fresh shrimp, scallops and haddock…read more The mermaid looks a little creepy but funny.

Service was very good. Our server was gracious and welcoming. Our party ordered fish and chips,…read morefried fish rolls and jumbo fried shrimp. Everything came out hot and cooked perfectly. The haddock was fresh, mild and light and the shrimp was tender. Nothing was swimming in grease and that was appreciated by everyone. The coleslaw was standard and the fries were lacking. They weren't crisp nor appetizing. No seasoning to speak of. Just bland, wilty freezer fries. With the understanding this establishment is casual in nature, they need to upgrade the paper cups. They are flimsy and that's just annoying. The decor is seriously in need of a refresh. It looks old and unkept. I'd say give it a try if you are in the area. It's a decent meal but keep your expectations low.

I've lived near this spot for years and years yet for some reason I've never gone. What the heck!…read moreWhile I'm kicking myself for not coming earlier, I am now very happy that I know this spot is perfect in every way! So I got the hot lobster roll and my boyfriend got the cold lobster roll (not pictured sadly). Personally, I prefer a warm buttery roll, but he loved his cold roll and said it was perfectly seasoned. You get a good amount of lobster and it's $30. The line... omg it was out the door and soooo long. But trust me. Stay! It's worth it. And they move super fast. The pricing overall was really good. We also got the lobster bisque which had chunks of lobster in it (I dipped my roll in it and it was magic). Only $10! And a good portion. But they have all sorts of things--Mac and cheese, shrimp cocktail, steamers... and next door you can get fresh seafood as well. This is seafood heaven. And again, I was content with the price for quality food. Now let me quickly talk about the view because that was awesome. We sat outside and watched the ocean because it's at Rye Harbor (as the name suggests). It's so relaxing. Especially on a beautiful day. Here's the one thing you may be iffy on. $10 to pay for parking for the day. 30 minutes free. If you think you can do it all in 30 minutes, go for it. But we didn't want to rush so we paid $10 for parking which is kind of eh. But I get it because the whale watch leaves from the harbor. A minor thing to know, but not something to deter you from coming. Though if you don't come... that's more lobster rolls for me!

I just wanted to leave a quick review because I had never stopped here before, and I really liked…read moreit! The young adults working there were so friendly and kind. Even with a line out the door, they had a great system in place and the service was surprisingly quick. They even refilled the water bowl for my dog and gave her some love, which I really appreciated. The lobster roll was extremely buttery, just the way I like it, and the roll was grilled to perfection. There wasn't quite as much lobster meat as I would have expected for the price, but what was there was absolutely delicious. I've also heard that I need to try the chowder, so that will definitely be on my list for next time. Taking my food outside and sitting at the picnic tables while watching the harbor was fantastic. And the free parking was definitely a bonus! Overall, a really nice first experience. I'll be back!