This place is the bomb! We stopped at Universal Package Store to grab a couple of Bright Wave IPAs--the woman working there was incredibly friendly! To weather everyone's expectations, [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place is super casual and that's part of the charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat on picnic tables outside. Over the Fourth of July weekend, we started with a dozen shucker's choice oysters, then ordered one hot lobster roll and one cold for the ultimate taste test. Both were amazing, but the hot Connecticut-style roll won by a claw. Hot tip: Abbott's is BYOB, so stop at Universal Package Store on the way. If we're ever back in Connecticut, we'll definitely be back! read more

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It's been 10 years since our last review, although we've eaten here several times in the last 4-5 years. Our latest visit last week went well, and if you like to eat fresh lobster at a beautiful location on the water, you can't do much better. The delicious 1 1/4 pound lobster is $55, and their 1/4 pound lobster roll is $27 (a good price, but for whatever reason our lobster meat was surprisingly tasteless). The clam chowder, New England and Rhode Island chowder (clear) were both tasty, and so were the deviled eggs. We enjoyed eating inside given the heat, but there are tables in the open and under a tent to suit anyone's preference. The views from any spot are wonderful, watching the boats slide by on breezy tides. Nice, friendly young staff. A fun experience, happy to be back. read more

Stopped here for the first time today to try the lobster roll, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The "world-famous lobster roll" was served on what looked like a small sesame burger bun, which wasn't what I expected. While it was generously filled with lobster, it lacked flavor overall. Considering how expensive lobster rolls are, I expected a much better experience. We were also told because we ordered take out we could not sit anywhere on the property. Sadly, we won't be coming back. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Famous Hot Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

I came here because the location is great, right on the water. Ordering process was simple and easy. Prices were average. There isn't many options of non-seafood items. (For those that don't eat seafood like me). I did the short rib tacos for 14.00. They were amazing but only came with two. Corn was bland and not really good. Kids pasta was bland. Lobster roll was great, mussels were ok. Overall the place is ok, location is nice food is just ok. read more

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What an amazing Sunday Funday! After going on a sailboat tour with Sound Sails, we were lucky enough to be walking distance from the parking lot to stop at Abbotts for their famous lobster rolls. A group of 6 of us were celebrating a friend's birthday and this was the perfect outing to enjoy the beautiful weather, yummy food, and good times together outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were tents for shade and tables out by the water with the lovely view of all the boats pulling in and out of the bay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is big and easy to read right when you walk up to the lobster shack house. We had no wait and went right up to the counter to order our food. The food came out fairly quick too which was a plus! The lobster was fresh and delicious! We ate, drank and enjoyed the gorgeous day! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was no rush and they had plenty of seating so it made for a great relaxing day![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I saw they had a separate area to order dessert but didn't get to try it, so I'm excited to head back soon and also try their sister restaurant, Costello's clam shack right next door! read more

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The lobster, the scenery, the service, it's a vibe! This is my 3rd time returning & it's a must for every year, my opinion. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Hello, Abbotts Lobster in the Rough! Recently Celebrated A Family Birthday There and Ordered the OMG Lobster Roll - and a Bunch Of Lobster Rolls & the Buns were Burnt and the Clam Chowders were Cold Still. Plus, The Lobster Dinners were NOT MOIST And Were not Appetizing Either. And They did Not Ask IF We needed Condiments Either. Why do they Not Sell Fries Or A MORE UPDATED OUTDOOR AREAS, Too. read more

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Still our favorite after all these years. I have been craving their New England Clam Chowder for several years and have tried other substitutes but no one else could match. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Maybe its the sitting waterside on the weather worn pier where their boat delivers daily, or the friendliness that comes from a well loved and established local family business, but something brings it all home to me and makes me love this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Of course the clam chowder is great but so is my other favorite, the hot lobster roll. Add a side of crab cakes or oysters, a sunny spring day and a light breeze; ahhh what could be better!?! They've streamlined service over the years and I'm sure from necessity added seating. On our particular visit the food came quicker than expected and was piping hot. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Looking from dining on the dock back towards Abbot's. - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Abbotts is the iconic lobster shack the Mystic River area. Sitting at the mouth of the river in historic Noank, CT., Abbotts has served what most be millions of these crustaceans to people visiting Mystic. Everyday fresh lobster is from pots in Fishers Island and Long Island Sound find their way to Abbott's dock. Make sure you try a few! read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Wow--we always loved Abbotts and try to come twice each summer. It's an hour from our home. Decided to try the lobster Mac and cheese. It was unrecognizable. A dried orange plate of shells with a scoop of lobster meat thrown on top. Our lobster rolls were good but we had to go back and ask for cups of butter. Picture enclosed. I think it was oil with some weird yellow glob that wouldn't mix in. Had no taste. I think we need to find a new summer destination. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is the only reason to go there now.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Butter???? - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

I've been going to Abbott's since I was a kid every time my family visited Mystic. It is the quintessential New England seafood shack. Even after all these years, Abbott's is still one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Obviously, the New England Lobster Feast is a must. The lobster is cooked perfectly as well as the steamers. The chowder is light and a great start to the meal. Don't pass over the tuna salad roll! Still my favorite tuna salad. It is magic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The great view and amazing food is a perfect stop when in Mystic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]11 out of 10 for atmosphere! Adorable lobster shack right in the water![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of seating and sun/shade options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms are cute and so is the little separate dessert shack![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly and food came out very quickly. The hot and cold lobster rolls are very tasty and their New England clam chowder is great! Lobster rolls come with a bag of chips and a side of coleslaw (also good). The garlicky artichoke was a bust, but I guess it's not that kind of place. Will return. read more

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A must-visit summer seafood spot! Abbot's in Noank is everything you want in a classic New England seafood experience. The location is unbeatable--right on the water with plenty of outdoor seating and even docks if you're coming by boat. We started with the lobster bisque and clam chowder, both rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. From there, we dove into a full seafood feast: buttery warm lobster rolls, lobster mac and cheese, mussels, crab cakes, and the surprise favorite--lobster deviled eggs (yes, you read that right... and yes, they were amazing). Everything is fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. Will absolutely be back! read more

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Spectacular lobster rolls- amazing setting- will be hard to beat this place. We ordered the clam chowder and corn in the rough. Clam chowder was excellent- corn wasn't great as its not corn season. Parking can be a hassle so don't be late to lunch read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Dockside seating - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Good food, good amount but tasteless. had lobster rolls no flavor, ribs no flavor, corn on the cob no flavor, lobster mac and cheese no flavor, oyster was so tiny look like a booger in the middle of the shell.. if they only add salt and flavor it would be perfect. cause amount and price is ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]scenery is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the little Hispanic girls serving at the red counter had a hateful face look miserable btw... read more

We ate at their sister restaurant Costellos. Their Lobster "roll" was $26 & not in the traditional roll it was in a hamburger bun ..... really?! If we wanted the roll it was an additional $10 ......Lobster didn't taste fresh.... a real disappointment. Clam cakes were over cooked .... Ladies at the counter were not receptive to any requests and had an unfriendly attitude on top of the less than enjoyable food. read more

It's been 16 years since I was last in this area and ate here. Thank goodness we had Google maps. Not sure how we found this in the past! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place seemed its same colorful self but of course the prices have gone way up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We arrived right when it opened at 11am since we were on our way to Newport. We placed our order for two of their famous hot lobster sandwiches which comes on a hamburger roll. $24 each! You also get a bag of chips and a shot glass of cole slaw. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After a short wait we grabbed a table outside with a nice view of the harbor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I forgot you can bring in your own alcohol but not your own soda. The lobster roll was very good but seemed small for the price. We didn't opt for any clam chowder or lobster bisque. They are open May through Columbus Day in October. Definitely worth going out of the way! read more

Please, would you like to leave a tip. 15 dollars later you walk out to the table and no waitresses. So over priced

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun experience and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We visited for the first time last Sunday. Got there around 11 and there was already a line but it went quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibes are great because it's on the water and obviously that puts everyone in a good mood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is delicious and well priced. Don't forget to BYOB! read more

Last Saturday I took a friend from Australia to Abbott's for his first American lobster! I have been going to Abbott's for almost 20 years and had only one disappointing experience. This trip was exceptional! We started with the stuffed artichoke which we both enjoyed. Then had a 2-2.5 pound lobster and the 3-3.5 pounder. Both were the best lobsters I have ever had!! Mind you I go to Maine every year. Service was extremely helpful and [[HIGHLIGHT]]sitting under the tent near the bay was extremely pleasant ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great price great food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]lots of spaces to sit[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Doesn't serve alcohol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance on the water[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So parking sucks. But once you're past that, you are rewarded with a fast moving line and a culinary experience! We each ordered a feast and it was great since different parts are ready in sequence. You get the chowder and cocktail shrimp first and then they call your number for the steamers and mussels. Then you get the call for the lobster. The lobster was absolutely the star of the show. Succulent and tender and amongst the sweetest lobster meat I've ever had! read more

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Revisiting a place that I went pre-Covid, and was excited to go to again. This place screams summer and seafood! Abbott's has a great lobster roll, and a great clam chowder. Unfortunately I didn't have time to try the desserts or shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views are top notch, and I can't wait to go back but with more time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - A picture spot. - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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I wanted to love this place. In principle, it checks all the boxes: local fresh lobster, scenic location, off the beaten path, good reviews. On arrival, your impression is one of honest, authentic fishing village character, complete with boats in the harbor. But take a closer look and you realize there is a tourist trap vibe that can be ignored, from the upsell on the lobster roll (you don't even get a hot dog bun on the low priced version) to the cash discount to the bouys strung up along the fence for photo ops. Service is friendly with summer kids at the counter. Food comes out fast. Soup is hot and tasty with oyster crackers. But that famous lobster roll truly did disappoint. The lobster tasted like it had been twice boiled and the butter wasn't enough to bring it back to life. I made the mistake of ordering a wedge salad that I couldn't even photograph it was so sad. The Abbotts branded bag of chips were obviously Lays. Come here if you want to take photos by the bay but don't come with high expectations for the lobster, cause like the name says, it's a bit rough. read more

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We made this our last stop on our trip to Mystic. I have seen this place on food shows and everyone says they have the best lobster roll. Check hours of operation before coming. Right now they have fall hours which are Friday through Sunday 11am to 7pm. Last day of the season is Columbus Day. They have a lot of parking, however, we came in October. I am going to assume the parking lot gets very crowded in the summer for their busy season. It's not fancy by any means. It's a lobster shack with great outdoor seating and great food. You can sit on the dock or waterfront seating. There is seating indoors also. The employees are very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the employees saw me taking a picture of the lobster tank and took one out so I can get a better picture. I didn't ask, he offered which was very nice. He estimated it to be about 5 pounds. The food was great. I started with lobster bisque. Very good price and delicious. My only criticism is that it did not have pieces of lobster chunks. Any great lobster bisque that I've had in the past has always had it. I also had the crab cakes. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Also a very good price for two crab cakes. Finally I got to the lobster roll. When ordering, remember there are three different sizes. I mistakenly ordered the smaller one which I regretted later. It was hot and buttery when I got it. The butter dripped down into the plate as I took a bite. I don't know if I would say it's the best I've I ever had, but it's right up there. The overall experience was great. A wonderful way to end our trip to Mystic. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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This will be almost bullet points, since it's not Food & Wine. The season's ending in a few days, and if you can go, you must. Nothing I can say will make you change your mind about lobsters or lobster rolls, but I will insist that you get the corn and the Rhode Island-style clear clam chowder. I think I went several decades without having a Shirley Temple before Abbott's. Maybe the last time was a Bar Mitzvah: Transportation note: three-something miles from Mystic. If you're using Uber/Lyft the risk of being stranded is low as New London has many cars but it will take longer to leave than arrive. Unscientifically, as of press time Lyft is around $15 to Mystic (mine was around $22 on perhaps a busier day) and $25 to New London. read more

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We drive 1 hr to go there, place is pretty Food the steamer well room temp water and butter cold. When I asked them for warm Butter and water, they said they don't have any hot water or butter. This made a bad impression on a restaurant. They need better customer service read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Steamer - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

honestly the lobster roll was not good, and the mussels we could not even finish them they were terrible. The lobster roll is on a burger roll, and had no butter on it whatsoever and was $80 for two. read more

I like that it is BYOB. The food is good, its not great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]that smell is intense from the septic system.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Man I dont know what happened. Back in 2016 we discovered this place. And it was great. Lobster was cooked great, the steamers were tasty and fresh, and the sides were great. We wemt back several times over the years, and it was always good. Our most recent trip before yesterday was in 2022. But man, yesterday was bad. The chowder tasted like canned chowder. No lobster in the lobster bisque. The Mac and cheese was bland. They served us shrimp which was slimy and smelly, and when brought up to the server, they looked at me like I had three heads. The lobster was cooked fine. But honestly if they screwed that up, id probably give them ine star. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The worst part... the mens room had no soap.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Im worried about what the food handling situation is like if staff cant wash their hands.... Im hoping this was a one off. But proceed with caution. read more

Food was great. If you order lobster, there is a little bit of a wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of Beebe Cove is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are reasonable. The coleslaw is really good, nice and creamy mayo based. I tried the Lobster Mac & Cheese but wouldn't buy it again. It was kind of dry, maybe it was the time of the day. read more

A hidden gem right by Mystic! We stumbled upon this on the water location. Their food was delicious and provided us a classic New England summer. The location was ideal being on the water and sitting on picnic tables. Absolutely add to your itinerary read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Hot Lobster roll might be enough for some but I'd opt for the OMG Lobster Roll next time. Some of the best crab cakes I've ever had and the the coleslaw was really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Many tables outside to view the water and boats, inside or under a tent if you don't want to deal with the heat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Crab Cakes Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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My family enjoys coming here for the lobster! The seafood is fresh and portions are generous. We got the seafood feast - which included clam chowder, lobster, clams, mussels. It's waterfront and so we enjoyed the ambiance. read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - New England Seafood Feast - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Hit lobster roll- great... Lots of lobster. Also ordered the shrimp taco to try... not a fan.. the shrimps were very small...I didn't like the flavor either. The clam chowder was good had a good flavor but it was quite watery. And the lobster roll comes with potato chips not french fries read more

Delicious lobster rolls!! Service was quick when I went! Love the options for different roll sizes! Plenty of seating around the property too! It's the perfect summer spot for sure! read more

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough - Seafood Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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I had a really enjoyable experience! The oysters were delicious! Incredibly fresh. I had the OMG lobster roll. They give you the butter on the side so it doesn't make the roll all mushy until you want to put it on. The lobster bisque was a pretty large bowl and fantastic. The view is beautiful and there are lots of tables. It's a seasonal location but def check it out when it's open. Plenty of parking as well. read more

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Was able to get one more visit in by the summers end! We usually try and go off peak hours for the best experience! Sat right on the dock over looking the water and ate pounds of amazing seafood. One of us that was maybe me, ate the chicken and rib combo. It was delicious however, WAY too much sauce. I'd ask for it on the side or none at all next time. The meat was plenty good on its own. (I've had the herb roasted chicken before and that was fire!) Believe it or not they have options for just about everyone! Grab yourself one of the lobster pens. THEY'RE fun. read more

The last time I visited Abbott's, I was a kid and I barely have any recollection of it. My fiancé and I took a drive down for a nice summer afternoon out and fell in love with this spot! It's easy to see why it's so iconic. I was impressed that for such a popular spot, there was plenty of seating and the line moved quickly! Everything was delicious, and we were even surprised at how good the lobster Mac and cheese was. We enjoyed our table by the water and could have easily spent a whole day here. So cute that they have a spot for desserts too! We've vowed that we won't let so much time pass until our next visit! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Just amazing in every aspect food, location, friendly helpful staff, great outdoor areas for eating inside option too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Been coming for years and it can be an expensive treat but worth every bit. I tell everyone to check it out when I know they're heading that way. read more