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    The Raw Bar

    3.4 (287 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The monstah lobster roll
    Sadiya A.

    This is one of THE places to be when on the Cape, apparently. We put our name on the list round 8pm, didn't get seated until just before 9:30p and got our dinner by 10pm. We did notice that the list wasn't very organized and saw people who came after us go in before us with the same amount of people in our party. I ordered the Monstah Lobster Roll but should have gotten the mini because it was huge! It was good but I could barely finish it. Oysters were good as well. Towards the end of the evening it got so busy that people were hovering over our table as we were enjoying our meal. It's a nice spot to hang out and have drinks but eating here can get tricky with wait times.

    Leang L.

    Came here for a quick bite while getting my knives sharpen. The place is small but seems like a good place to hang out I'm there summer. I was craving a lobster roll and this place popped up on a yelp search. Two things that could have made the sandwich better. A butter toasted roll, a roll right of the package should be a no no. 2nd way too many shells in the lobster meat. I can tolerate 1 or 2, and at the price they are charging there should be none.

    Raw Bar Lobster Roll
    Matt S.

    Hidden gem. Huge lobster rolls, great outdoor shaded tables, service and drinks. The rum soaked cherry bombs are amazing and dangerous.

    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - The Raw Bar

    Fish and chips?

    Lobster Roll

    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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    Went here for the Thanksgiving buffet. $59.00 per person, just food, no drinks. Food was very good…read more Only complaint was the dining room was a little chilly, and the area they had the dessert in it was freezing! Granted it's right on the water and it was 20 degrees out, but they could've put the heat up or set up the dessert elsewhere. Dessert display was was ok but could've had more thought put into it. Thought it would've been nice to have included one glass of wine in that price point. Not crazy about the automatic 18% gratuity added to the check. Would recommend it! Also, we were caught in traffic and arrived 30 minutes late. Called ahead and they accommodated us. Friendly staff.

    We chose The Popponesset Inn for the waterfront location and were seated immediately, which was a…read moregreat start. Unfortunately, the food was one of the most disappointing meals we've had during our time on Cape Cod. Several menu items were not as described. The calamari looked like a large portion, but nearly half of it consisted of fried pickled jalepeño and cherry peppers that weren't mentioned on the menu. My shrimp scampi was served in a thick, bland cream sauce that was much closer to Alfredo than a traditional garlic, butter, and lemon scampi. Another person in our party ordered the chicken piccata, which had the same heavy cream sauce rather than the bright lemon-caper flavor you'd expect. The pasta in both dishes was poorly cooked, and the fried clam basket turned out to be all whole clam bellies, which also wasn't disclosed on the menu. The shrimp tacos were the only meal our group enjoyed. At the end of the meal, I politely shared our feedback, making it clear I wasn't looking for a discount or anything in return. I simply thought the kitchen should know. The concerns were brushed off, no one followed up despite several nearly untouched meals being cleared away, and we weren't even thanked as we left. Cape Cod has so many outstanding restaurants, so this experience was especially disappointing. Between the inaccurate menu descriptions, poor food quality, and lack of concern when constructive feedback was given, I wouldn't return or recommend it.

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    As California visitors planning our daughter's graduation party on the Cape, we weren't sure which…read morecatering option would best meet our needs. Our daughter has severe dairy and egg allergies, so finding delicious food that was safe for her--and enjoyable for all of our guests--was a top priority. We also wanted to spend our time celebrating with family and friends rather than reheating food or managing last-minute prep, so we chose the cold and room-temperature menu options. Everything exceeded our expectations. The wraps were absolutely delicious, and we especially appreciated that they thoughtfully prepared five dairy- and egg-free wraps for our daughter. The red potato salad with green beans was outstanding and paired perfectly with the lemon chicken, which was excellent served at room temperature. Many of our guests couldn't stop talking about the sesame noodles! We even sliced up the leftover chicken and mixed it with the noodles for several delicious meals in the days that followed. Beyond the wonderful food, the warm, friendly service we received over the phone made the entire process easy and stress-free. Thank you for helping make our daughter's graduation celebration so special. We will absolutely be back and will happily recommend you to our friends on the Cape!

    We called Pink Door yesterday for a last minute request. They were responsive and creative, and…read morethe food was SUPERB. We'll be using them again and again. Thank you, Pink Door!

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