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    Yankee Lobster

    4.1 (2.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Dozen oysters
    Stephanie Q.

    Great restaurant set up. The line may seem long but I think the space does a really good job of being timely and orderly. The staff were super friendly telling us where to go and what to do, and even remembering our orders after we had left the cashier and sat for 15 min (someone had noticed that we were missing our oysters without us even needing to ask, which I felt very impressed by). Overall I think this restaurant must be pretty great, but perhaps it's because I came in the summertime; I felt like their seafood was a bit lacking. I got the traditional lobster roll with sweet potato fries and a dozen oysters. The oysters though fresh, had very minimal to no flavor, and I buy and shuck oyster myself so I know there's no controlling the oysters you have but when the full dozen doesn't even have one flavorful oyster (especially on the east coast where they have an actual flavor compared to the meaty west coast oysters) it's a little disappointing. Though I like the amount of lemons and sauce that came with the oysters! A very generous/perfect amount The same goes with the lobster roll, the lobster itself didn't have much flavor my initial bite did have that classic New England sweetness. But after that there was no hint of flavor besides the mayo. The staff were honestly really great and I can see the potential in this restaurant but flavor-wise I feel like I just have to try again in the wintertime.

    Hot Honey Fish Sandwich
    Paolo R.

    Definitely a spot I enjoyed during my visit to Boston and in particular - the Seaport area. Very tough to find bad seafood and an unpleasant atmosphere in the city of historic downtown Boston. The views along the coast and the harbor are worth it alone aside from the fairly priced menu and drink options. I would definitely recommend the steamers and the Ale or Cider options. Only caveat is I wish the lobster was more affordable in order to be more accessible since the name is Yankee Lobster. Overall the food, the service and the vibes were great. If you're looking for a more private and si tale spot, try somewhere else because people pass by often and a lot of young people swing by to drink and head towards the local bars in the area.

    Jon R.

    If walking along the Boston Harbor you can stop in like I did just for a snack and walk around the wharf! But they do have outdoor seating and indoor and bar seating and an extensive menu to choose your choice of food and drinks! So the only draw back is you order and sit where you like at the window but for take out is good but if seated I like to have table service! It's not a huge restaurant it's basically a modest restaurant with good fresh seafood and more! Check it out once at Seaport Area!

    Steven L.

    Been here once before almost 10 years ago. Really enjoyed the food and decided to come back since we're back in town. Not busy at all. Order at the counter and then pick a seat. They give you a number and bring the food to you. Ordered the regular lobster roll +fries, shrimp tacos + fries, crab cakes, and lobster bisque. Everything tasted great. The bisque and roll had huge chunks of lobster meat in them. The shrimp tacos were pretty tasty but admittedly a little overcooked. The crab cake was delish. Service was friendly and quick. Willing to come back anytime we're on Bosto

    Lobster roll
    Marsha C.

    This is an order at the counter type of place. The clam chowder and lobster roll was amazing and they even had mocktails that were super tasty!

    Warm lobster roll small
    Frantsy R.

    Ok there are sooooo many seafood places to try. I wanted something casual but good Lobster Roll and most reviews said this is it. I would say it's OK. We tried both the warm and cold Lobster Rolls and the warm was rubbery and eh. The cold was ok but it wasn't AMAZING. Got the clam chowder which I liked. My kiddo got the mac and was nice and creamy. I wish it was amazing but it was just ok.

    Connecticut style
    L C.

    Starting this off by saying: it's overpriced. Parking is difficult to find, and you have to pay for it. I mean, it's Boston, so I get it -it's a tourist area - but it's still worth mentioning. The ordering process is simple: order at the counter, grab a table, and wait for your food. I also wasn't a fan of seeing one of the staff members standing at the bar right next to us eating with an earbud in. It wasn't a huge deal, but it didn't feel very professional. We as in my boyfriend ordered both the cold Maine-style lobster roll with mayonnaise and the warm Connecticut-style lobster roll. The positives: * The bun was a perfect 10/10 soft, buttery, and toasted perfectly. * The lobster tasted fresh. * The lobster-to-bun ratio was decent, although I personally prefer the more generous portions you get in Maine. * The atmosphere was great with baseball on the TVs and a fun Boston vibe. Very seaport forward. The downsides: * The Connecticut-style roll barely had any butter and definitely needed more. * The lobster was slightly overcooked probably by a few minutes which made it a bit tougher than it should have been. * At around $40 per lobster roll, I expected better execution. The clam chowder was also disappointing. I kept wondering where the clams were because I barely tasted any. It was very thick and mostly tasted like corn. Even after adding salt and pepper, it didn't improve much. Overall, I expected more for the price. There were definitely some highlights, especially the bun with fresh lobster and the atmosphere, but the food didn't quite live up to the cost. That said, I'll give it another try because maybe this was just a fluke. I always like giving restaurants a second chance, and I'm hoping this experience was the exception rather than the norm.

    Stephanie B.

    Had lunch here on day 3 of Sail Boston and was super impressed with how well they handled the crowds, it was like any other Monday for them. Staff were friendly but efficient. The inside seating area is tiny but the outside seating area was really comfortable despite the heat with 2 big fans going. The place was full but not overwhelmingly crowded. Mains did take a little long but it was to be expected with how busy they were. Food was good, nothing outstanding but nothing bad either. Portions were ok but the kids portion was definitely generous. A solid option and Guy Fieri approved.

    Hot buttered lobster roll
    Annie W.

    Ordered a hot buttered lobster roll ($41) online for pick-up and my order was ready about 5 min after the estimated time. The roll was packed with lobster meat and came with an order of fries that were cooked perfectly as well. The lobster was fresh and tender. Would highly recommend eating the roll ASAP as it does quickly get a bit soggy. There is seating inside for dining-in though appeared to be quite packed and there was a small seating area outside as well. Ended up walking a few minutes to find seating outside by the water which was great.

    Sheila P.

    Spent the weekend in Boston and as expected, we tried lobster rolls at a few different places and Yankee Lobster came out on top.... by a long shot too! You get quality and quantity here. The lobster rolls are thiccckkkk and you are getting a generous amount of lobster. Both the hot and the cold rolls were delicious. The lobster the fresh and seasoned well and the roll itself was perfectly presented. The side of fries was a nice touch too. The food came out quickly, the staff was incredibly friendly, and having both indoor/outdoor seating was a nice bonus!

    Megan S.

    when in boston, you have to get lobster rolls! i came to this one because it's close to my hotel and a lot of people recommended it. we ordered: - lobster bisque - so good. there's a lot of lobster in the soup so it's super worth it. - crabster roll - half crab and half lobster in the roll. there's a lot of meat in there and it's pretty fresh so it definitely satisfied my lobster craving. service was nice too, you order at the counter and then find a seat. there's indoor and outdoor seating.

    Hot Lobster Roll
    Aimee M.

    Stopped in with a relatively large group of 8 after a convention for a taste of Boston lobster. I got a hot lobster roll, and found it much better than others I've had. I would've preferred more sauce or flavor of some kind, but the meat was high quality, although $40. It was a bit hard to accommodate our large group, so note that the restaurant is small, though there is an outside table area. The theming was also super cute. If I was local, I'd consider returning!

    Lobster roll
    Sydney M.

    One of my absolute favorite lobster rolls in Boston! I love the casual atmosphere of the restaurant and that you can order at the counter. I think the prices are unbeatable for the amount of good lobster you get. The bun is also very soft and buttery. The fries are very crispy and not too greasy which I really enjoy. Yankee lobster is a hidden gem in the city!!

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    Are reservations required for this saturday for dinner?

    I don't believe they take reservations, but you simply order at the counter and they bring it to your table. There is also seating outside (covered) if the inside seats are all taken.

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