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    The Raw Bar

    3.4 (282 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Lobster roll - dry and flavorless also tons of shell.

    We ordered at least 3 lobster rolls this trip. Each one of them, the lobster was overcooked, dry and lacked that sweet lobster flavor. Workers have suggested the lobster is frozen which explains the lack of fresh sweet flavor if true. Our next 2 lobster rolls came from The Pink Door and while smaller, it's a great value and was delicious - sweet, tons of whole recognizable pieces, perfectly cooked and very lightly dressed. Exactly how a lobster roll should be.

    Monstah Lobster Roll

    Not much on ambiance so the food must be killer, right? Well.... Oysters @ $4/ were OK - a couple were so tiny they probably shouldn't have been harvested. Monstah Lobster rolls @ $48/. OK, probably twice the meat of a regular roll, but no side included; no butter or other topping offered; fresh, but unseasoned lobster meat; and served on a stale bun? Service was friendly, but they seemed short-handed. Add on an hour wait for a table and I think we're one and done with Raw Bar.

    My lobster roll but I also added some of my homemade pasta salad, what a meal!
    Ed G.

    Well, a friend told me about this place so I decided to give it a try. I was after one thing and one thing only, the "monster lobster roll"!. This is a small, quaint bar and restaurant inside with a good sized area outside. I was able to watch them make these rolls one after the other, these are a big hit! The use a 12 oz soup cup and pack it with lobster meat which makes every one consistent! They then put it in a grinder roll and press it in! Was nice to watch them make these! Anyway back at the condo I added some pasta salad and I will say this was delicious!

    Yes the lobster roll is as big as your head!
    David W.

    This place is one where the average review is right on. I wish that I could give it 3 and 1/2 stars. Its not a 3 but it is definitely not a 4. Its a definite 3 1/2. Look, I like lobster. I dare say that I like lobster as much as the next guy. Maybe more. Especially if the next guy doesn't really like lobster. But as much as me and that guy may like lobster, does a lobster roll really warrant a $30 price tag? Thirty dollars? For a sandwich? Really? Yeah, I know its as big as my head. I was there. I ordered it. I measured it against my head. But its a sandwich. And there really is only so much cold lobster and mayo one man can eat. And I can eat. A lot. Anyway, if you do decide to get this thing (and I advise that you share. Maybe with some chowder. Or the chili), definitely squirt some cocktail sauce on it. Helps to cut the richness of the lobster a bit. The food here is good. If you like seafood. If you don't like seafood? Well, your options are a LOT more limited. I would definitely suggest going somewhere else if you are looking for anything other than seafood. Or a hotdog. The oysters are good. The lobster roll is, well, we covered that above. The chowder is tasty. But this place is not cheap. There's no other way to say it. Don't go here without expecting to throw down some cash. And if you go in season? Yeah, expect a wait. We actually went yesterday. Outside of season. It was still crowded for dinner. And that's a problem. Because there was only one poor waitress handling the whole outside seating area. Which was not good. It wasn't fair to her and definitely nor fair to the patrons. Who were all pretty good sports about the fact that it took an incredibly long time to get drinks. Or food. Or napkins. Im not sure if the owners read these reviews but for heaven's sake, put more staff on for a Friday night in September. It will turn your tables a LOT faster!!! So. To summarize. Giant expensive lobster rolls. Tasty, but overwhelming after a while. Decent other food. Understaffed and overworked employees. Like I said, a meal worth 3 1/2 stars.

    Monstah Lobster Roll - they looked great in house. Don't order one to go.  $44
    Shannon D.

    Good ambiance and friendly staff. One staff member shucking oysters and making lobster rolls. I ordered the same drink twice, it was different the second time. Kitchen wise - what you see (from the bar) is what you get. Limited equipment, multiple microwaves; all food served on paper. Parking isn't great; pretty sure I l made my own spot in the woods 3 stars because overall I enjoyed myself but not sure if I'd go back.

    Kathy K.

    I stand corrected. We all have different preferences for lobster rolls, some like chilled, others hot, some like mayo, others plain, some like a lot of add-ins. On my previous visit I was disappointed that there was no seasoning or mayo on my supersized lobster roll. I returned to the Raw Bar for their Sunday lobster special and I enjoyed twin lobsters with corn on the cob and hot butter for $23. Cup of Chowder was delicious and reasonable at $6. They are still limited by microwaving rather than a full kitchen for wings, etc. but drinks are cheap at $10 for wine and you can't beat the Sunday lobster special. It is fun to sit in the lively bar or at a picnic table in the back yard. Service was very attentive.

    Lobster roll for two.
    Lauren R.

    Came here on the recommendation of a friend who spent their summers at the cape. The Raw Bar was her only must go to recommendation. It didn't disappoint. We got the lobster roll and an assortment of of things and it was soooooo good. The following weekend I went to Maine and of course got a lobster roll there and I preferred the raw bars roll to the one I'm Maine. Next cape visit I'll be coming back. The atmosphere was very nice also. Live music, shops and an ice cream.

    Lobster roll and clam chowder split with my boyfriend and very filling!
    Lexie R.

    A bit expensive for a lobster roll at almost $40 each, but they can serve at least two people - they're huge! The lobster is fresh, not too much mayo and lightly seasoned to perfection. I bring everyone here when they come to visit for the best lobster roll in the area. All the seating is outside so be prepared if the weather isn't great. Also make sure to grab food there, the size is a bit smaller if you order the roll to go. The clam chowder is good too but the lobster roll is really what we keep coming back for. note: the portion of the $2.50 coleslaw is small (and not worth it).

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    We have been coming here since 2008 and never miss Raw Bar when we are on the Cape. Go for the lobster rolls and epic drinks.

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    There lobster rolls are the best on the Cape. No fillers just lobster meat and plenty of it. Great

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    Great place to have a beer, oysters and the Cape's best lobster roll, thankfully they added a "mini" to the menu.

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    Ask the Community - The Raw Bar

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    Is parking here difficult or are there plenty of spaces?

    No problems with parking. The Raw Bar is located within the Popponesset Marketplace and there is a decent sized lot right there. https://www.popponessetmarketplace.com/eateries

    How late in the season is the Raw Bar open until?

    I recommend you go to their website for hours!

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