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The Lobster

4.3 (99 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Bea T.

I had a really good eating experience with the friendly service and good food. I had scallops with Parmesan fries and green beans and the most amazing crabcakes ever. It was all meat, sweet and plump and them using Jonas crab was a complete win-win! It's a nice comfortable sea captain interior with a bar and relatively casual, but family friendly as well.

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Fahim R.

I can't believe I've lived in Boston for 20 years and never made it up to this place. We stopped by on weekday after a day at the beach, and this place was exactly what we needed. Friendly service, good portions, and shockingly reasonable prices considering the ideal location. Plenty of seating, and very family friendly. All the food was incredible!

5 lbs of lobster
Wendy S.

So fun. What a treat this place was. Great view and great lobster. server was excellent as well.

Steamed 1.5lb Lobster
Ying X.

We went whale watching and then decided to have a local meal. My colleague chose this restaurant, which is probably the highest-rated on Gloucester. It was incredibly crowded on Friday night, with wait times starting at half an hour, but the food was just average. Good restaurants are rare in small towns. 1.5 lb Steamed Lobster: The lobster was very cheap, only $32 for 1.5 lbs. It was relatively fresh, with firm meat and some paste, but not particularly plump, especially the claws, which were rather empty. Halibut Risotto: The halibut meat was coarse and tough. The risotto was cooked more like porridge than a firm, undercooked texture. Clam Chowder: Extremely salty. Truffle Fries: Quite ordinary. The fries were a bit cold, and it had black truffle and Parmesan cheese, but that was just about it. Pasta Chix Caesar Pesto: A seasonal dish, served to the kids at our table. The pesto had a strong raw nutty flavor, and the pasta was overcooked; no wonder the kids didn't like it, lol. Prickly Pear Spritz: It tasted like no alcohol, and no pear aroma; it was just like a glass of berry lemonade... and it was even served in a plastic cup--so unrefined!

Clam chowder
Lloyd M.

I really enjoyed it. Started with the chowder, thought it was very good, lots of clams and potato. The lobster roll did not disappoint, fresh abundant lobster. Even the fries were good.

my vegan / vegetarian meal - baked potato & seasonal vegetable
Justice M.

on vacation with a group of seafood lovers who really wanted to try this place - i was rightfully apprehensive since i didn't see any vegan options on their menu. i had hoped they could modify a pasta dish (by just removing the sausage/fish) but the kitchen advised they wouldn't do so because it would alter the flavor. disappointing but i was hungry so i ended up ordering a baked potato and the seasonal veggie which was corn on the cob. i did really enjoy the lavender sunset martini, though, and our server kyleigh(sp?) was very friendly and attentive.

Thai Coconut Shrimp
Kevin M.

Before making our trip to Gloucester from Bedford, I looked through Yelp at all the restaurants in Gloucester, specifically reviewing the pictures of their respective lobster rolls. I was surprised by the number of pictures from many of the restaurants that had lobster bits, resembling shredded lobster! Reviewing The Lobster, every picture of their lobster rolls showed big chunks of lobster! While looking through their pictures I came across a pic of their Lobster Cobb Salad and we knew where we were going! My wife and I arrived in between normal meal hours, and we're quickly seated. We wanted to sit on their deck; however, they have no shade umbrellas so we opted to sit inside with a view. After reviewing the menu we ordered our beverages. I ordered an iced tea while my wife ordered a Sauvignon Blanc. One of the nice things about their menu is that they actually have a market price page so you don't have to ask! I opened with a half dozen oysters for a starter before my Lobster Cobb Salad. My wife decided on their Thai coconut shrimp. Our meals came out relatively quickly and were absolutely gorgeous, huge, and delicious! They source all of their own seafood with exception of oysters, which come from a few miles away and the shrimp come from South Carolina. By the way, the shrimp are not farmed either. If you're looking for the real deal, this is the spot to visit!

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Cecilia C.

Before heading back home to MD, my husband and I decided to take his mom, his aunt, 2 brothers and their families out for dinner tonight at The Lobster of Gloucester. Highly recommended local spot. We had reservations since we are a big group. We waited for about 5 minutes at the bar since they were cleaning our table. Our server was very friendly. My son and I decided to share the 6 lb lobster with a side of asparagus. I was doing a happy dance when it arrived. So fresh and tasty. The rest of our party ordered French onion soup, clam chowder, lobster Mac n cheese, steak tips with truffle fries, lobsters (1.5 and 2 lbs), baked haddock, pan seared halibut, smash burger and fried clams. Everyone was satisfied and enjoyed their food. Generous serving size that everyone had leftovers. Highly recommend the place if you are ever in Gloucester. Till next time.

Fish and chips
Kristal B.

My daughter and I had just rolled into town and decided to lunch here. Great choice! We shared fish and chips and it was delicious. Service was great!

The world's most perfect lobster roll
Ted R.

Easy five star review... A restaurant with an unapologetic name like this really needs to deliver, and they deliver. It's right next to the water where the fishing boats bring in the fresh catch every day. You know it's a good sign when you go to order the lobster roll and it says market price.... I especially love that you had the option of getting it without mayonnaise so you could just concentrate on delicious drawn butter as the compliment. Do yourself a favor and grab this.

Lora C.

Seafood is amazing here! Everyone makes different version of lobster roll. This one is served cold and was ok. The fried seafood platter from what I tasted was perfectly seasoned. It was the first time having... Baby geoduck!! It is not clams! I thought it was. Haha! Good thing for my friend teaching me how to eat it. Or it be a bite of unwanted sand. Location is near the pier.

Lobster BLT
Jessica M.

Came here with the whole family (3 kids ages 7, 10, 12 + my mom) after a morning whale watch. There was something for everyone which was great since my husband doesn't prefer seafood but many of us do. We were lucky enough to be sat at a window seat near the back with a view of the harbor. Our table had the swordfish, bacon cheeseburger, lobster BLT, kids Mac & cheese, kids burger and kids pasta. Everything was well portioned and looked great. I had the lobster BLT and it was full of lobster, tasted great and would get again. We did spy a fish sandwich and it was huge! The piece of fish was almost comical on the bun, but the man who ordered it just smiled and cut it down to a more manageable size before eating it like a sandwich.

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M C.

It's not as easy to get lobster where I usually live, so the opportunity to walk up to a window and get a lobster roll to go was amazing. It was absolutely worth the price and I only had to wait 10 minutes for my order to be fulfilled.

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Affordable. Delicious. Excellent service. We are family of six. Everyone happy. Clam chowder delicious!

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The food was phenomenal, the service superior, and a terrific location. I highly recommend!

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Everything was fabulous! Food was amazing. Views were interesting and the service was attentive. Would recommend.

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Great place for a family. Food and service are very good. Neither too fancy nor a "fried-only" place.

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Wonderful night at The Lobster. Great service. Fantastic food. Get the lazy man's lobster. Lobster Mac and cheese was a home run.

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Great ambiance, food and service. Conveniently located. Will go back if ever in the area.

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Fantastic food, atmosphere and staff. My favorite is the baked haddock. I only wish they were open year round!

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