This was an amazing lobster roll experience. We split a cold roll and a hot roll, which was the right amount of food for two people. Both were amazing, and we debated over which was better. Some of the best lobster rolls you can find, for sure. We waited ~45 minutes for our food, between the 30 minute line and the 15 minutes after ordering. Worth it, definitely recommended! read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

I got a lobster roll($30) and it came out in about 7 mins.It initially was supposed to have some hot butter on it, but I didn't think it really had much so I had to ask for some more. The lobster meat was fresh, but seemed a little bit small compared to other ones in the area. The highlight is the view of the pier and boats on the dock. Overall I enjoyed the views here, but the food here just seemed slightly overhyped. Food(50%): 6.5 Staff/service(25%): 6.5 Value(25%): 5.5 Overall: 6.3/10 read more

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Went with a bus full of seniors. It was very busy. But they had it all under control. You gave them your order and pulled to the side within 10-20 minutes your name was being called. I ordered the grilled scallops roll and fries. They were so good. And just the right amount for me. Actually I had 3 leftover so a friend ate them. It's an outside take out place right on the water. And by the train tracks in New London CT. Really worth the trip. Wish I went more often. So if you love fresh seafood and you're in the New London/ Groton area stop in for lunch. You won't regret it. Plus they have ice cream for dessert. Sorry I forgot to grab pictures. read more

Captain Scott's lobster dock is an outdoor dining place that's perfect to go during the summer! I came in at 4 pm and even at those hours, the line was quite sizeable. It probably took 30 mins to get my order. However, I definitely enjoyed my food! I had the hot lobster roll and a create-a-plate platter. For the platter, I had their fried shrimp, sea scallops, and whole belly clams. Out of the 3, I loved the whole belly clam the most! The lobster roll was really nice as well, I found the bread to be nicely toasted and buttery. I also had a side of onion rings and I really liked that too! read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Came here on Father's Day right at 11 and there was already a large line! Obviously the place to be. Parking was easy to find but the lot was busy. The menu has a variety of seafood items. This place is so fun on a nice day! The outdoor patio has many tables with some of them shaded and some non shaded. We ordered a large hot lobster roll and a fish-n-chips, w piece. We loved both of them. Lobster roll was a good size for ~$30 and was delicious and buttery. The fish-n-chips was also huge. Definitely a little greasy but the fish was delicious. I thought the prices were fair and sizes great. Would definitely recommend on a nice day if looking for seafood! Yum! read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Large hot lobster roll Fish-n-chips, 2 piece - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Last time I was here was when I was in sub school 15 years ago. Finally made it back. Let Me say the location is beautiful. The lobster plentiful. My only complaint is that the butter made my roll soggy. Maybe toasting the bread would make it hold up better. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

This is a New London institution and deserves a stop by if you are visiting New London or the Connecticut shoreline. The food is great and the outdoor dining is a great way to experience the harbor area. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock is everything you hope for in a Connecticut seafood stop. The waterfront setting creates a fun, laid-back atmosphere, and there was plenty of seating, including comfortable bar-height tables and chairs with great views. The lobster roll was generously packed with fresh lobster, and the touch of lemon was the perfect finishing touch. But the real surprise? The onion rings! They were hands down the best I've ever had--crispy, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. If you're looking for great seafood, a beautiful waterfront location, and some of the best onion rings around, Captain Scott's Lobster Dock is a must-visit. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Meh. Everything was mid. From the fried clams to the lobster rolls. I guess I'm used to the amazing fried seafood and lobster rolls in Maine. read more

We visited for fresh seafood that did not disappoint. We tried a little bit of everything. The lobster bisque was decent. I probably wouldn't order it again. The stuffie New England clam chowder was AMAZING! Intensely delicious flavors. I was surprised by the fried oysters. I've always had them on the shell. These were massive and deep fried, served in a basket. Gooey and delicious!! I don't even like lobster rolls but I tried my husband's and it was amazing. The cole slaw is more vinegar than mayo and a little plain. The portions are massive. I didn't even touch the potatoes that came with my platter. These wait was quite long, so budget your time accordingly. There were a good 30 people in line before us on a Saturday morning. The line moved and people were served quite effectively. The seating is all outdoors, but there is a covered shelter with picnic tables. read more

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I went to a birthday party at Captain Scott's last night & was very impressed with the whole situation. The Captain Scott's team blocked off the farthest outdoor section & also had a food truck camped back there just to take orders from the partygoers. But before the ordering happened, they sent out a variety of small bites - oysters, lobster bisque, clam chowder, & fritters. Once the ordering began, I was DELIGHTED to hear that they had a gluten-free bun option for their lobster rolls. My delight MULTIPLIED when we got our order & the lobster roll was fabulous. It had the size & structural integrity of a normal non-GF lobster roll. It was also so unbelievably delicious. The lobster salad was perfectly balanced. I caught glimpses of the Captain Scott's employees working their tails off. They did such a great job. Can't wait to come back many times this summer for that GF lobster roll (: read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Cold lobby on gf bun & hot lobby - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Today's visit was surprisingly great...we were escaping the tropical weather and we won with a seaside breeze [and ate a fantastic meal]! I hosted the four of us to some great lunch; two scallop rolls, a small cold lobster roll and my fried oyster platter. We arrived so early there was hardly a line and service was running fast. Got a great table in the shade and enjoyed the view and hungry geese. My fried oysters were succulent and the platter was a better choice than the roll. It came with fries [good] and coleslaw [not the best!!!] and had a half and half to drink [actually an Arnold Palmer]. Only bump was the interaction with a server who thought he was in Paris so ignored me when I asked for an extra tray to get all the food to the table without saying 'Bonjour' ahead of time. LOL. read more

Great little sea food shack. Growing up in RI, these are some of the best places to grab a bite. It was cold out so we took it to go today but my grilled chicken salad was great. Fresh produce, good portion of chicken. My friends got a lobster roll that she said was great (look stuffed!) and clam chowder which she was was OK Service was friendly. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Grilled chicken salad. - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Last minute stop, rather off the beaten path but don't let that deter you. We shared a gorgeous seafood platter with clams, oysters and scallops. Perfectly fried and delicious, don't sleep on the chopped cherry pepper salsa, it's a great balance to the fried food. read more

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Long line which moved pretty quick! Amazing food! We got cold lobster rolls and chowder Well worth waiting!!!! read more

Will quickly say that Captain Scott's Lobster Dock is reliably the same whenever you go. Long lines to order food, that is neither fast or snail paced. After ordering, the wait is not bad at all. I ordered the large hot lobster roll... it was $29 and delicious! Is it worth $29? You'll have to decide. It will probably be the only lobster I eat this summer, my father treated, and i enjoyed every bite! There's plenty of shaded and unshaded places to eat, and clean but rugged (typical of most seafood shacks). The hush puppies were the only thing I don't recommend.. too dense and salty. Otherwise, as I said, this is a reliable place to eat at... once you try it, you'll know what to expect. Dogs are welcome. (This is not my first choice for CT shore seafood shacks.. but I'm always happy to eat there.. the seafood is super fresh. I wish there were more non-fried selections though) read more

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Went to Captain Scott's after a hot hilly half marathon and a beautiful lighthouse cruise. The line was a little long and a little slow but I didn't notice too much because I was chatting with the gentleman behind me. Because Im from landlocked state and intended on bringing food home I ordered a lot. 4 Mystic oysters, calamari platter, large cold lobster roll with mayo and a small hot lobster roll and finish it off a lobster salad with cold lobster meat. The calamari was just ok to me...didn't have any seasoning..just batter and it was a little bit greasy. The oysters were fresh and amazing. The hot lobster roll was a little cold . definitely should have asked for more butter...I think another dousing of hot butter would've taken the sandwich to excellent. The lobster salad was ok. The lobster meat wasn't as sweet as I had hoped but they didn't skimp on the lobster...it was plentiful. Overall I enjoyed by experience. It's definitely a place to visit early afternoon. By the time I left the line was twice the length of when I first arrived!!! read more

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Once again had a nice dinner at Captain Scott's. The line was long but moved well enough. Food didn't take too long. Plenty of parking and seating. They have a relationship with a local package store that will deliver. Didn't see anyone use it. NA Guinness was surprisingly good. Had whole bellies as an app and large lobster roll. Prices in a typical range. Highly recommend! read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Lobster Roll and some very good fried clams. - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

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We have been wanting to come here for a while but the timing wasn't ever right until today!! We decided to try and get there before noon and just made it. The weather had the possibility of rain and with out door seating we thought might help keep some of the crowds away and we were right! I am one of those crazies who doesn't like crowds, so this was perfect for us. We got a large lobster roll, clam strips dinner and a burger. The coleslaw was good, the tartar sauce for the clam strips were a little heavy on the mayo for my taste but fine. Definitely a solid place to get a lobster roll just a bit too far. If you're in the area, I would recommend going here! read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Large lobster roll , clam strips dinner coleslaw and burger. - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

I try to review Captain Scott's once per decade. This festive joint doesn't have a single item that I immediately crave as much as the lobster rolls at Lobster Landing or the chowder at Abbott's, but the menu has a pleasing modularity. And it has a unique market niche; in a state where train stations are often many miles from the town bearing their name and from the waterfront, Captain Scott's is the people's seafood shack. It's not a place on Whatever Island that has outhouses, closes at 4 and is 12 miles from a train. New London isn't Newport, but there are boats and water and the region is certainly more appealing than the nauseating dystopia of the New Haven waterfront. With my lobster roll bingo card already checked, I opted for the steamers, which usually are too large for my mix-and-match tendencies. The bivalves were delightfully oceanic as I added different permutations of butter, broth and lemon. Given that my last review was 2014 I'll also mention that I liked my 2022 swordfish special. If soda sommelier was a job I'd recommend pairing steamers and chowder with a Hosmer Mountain Chocolate Cream. read more

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Enjoyed our first lobster roll of the season. We also got fried shrimp and onion rings. All was so good read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

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Def tucked away little gem for sure! Ignore the scenery while getting there...trust the GPS and my review! I am not a fish person but the FISH AND CHIPS look amazing and people rave about it! Parking is plenty and always expect a line We have been here multiple times and zero issues. Lines are fine which means high turn over! FISH IS FRESH! My wife got the fish and chips as well as a shrimp cocktail and she could not stop talking about! I just got a cheeseburger and hot dog...all cooked well! They did mess up our order WHICH IS FINE bc they were slammed and they are human. They handled their mess up in a timely and professional manner. I treated them with respect and they gave it right back. This is a nice place to eat and hand before you jump on the ferry back to the island! They also serve ice cream which looks great but we never have room read more

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My boyfriend suggested we come here for dinner as he was here years ago and enjoyed it. We came on a Sunday evening. No wait to order and it only took about 10-15 for our food. We sat at a picnic table not under the pavilion. Weather was perfect and the food was great! I had the platter of fried clam strips with fries and cole slaw. My boyfriend ordered a lobster roll, fries and the clam fritters. Everything was fresh and great!! We also were able to watch the sun go down as we ate! read more

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4.25 stars. I came here for the lobster roll and ended up even more impressed with the clam strips. The clam strips at Captain Scott's are tremendous, and definitely worth a visit if you are anywhere in Southeastern Connecticut. After a short rendezvous in nearby Mystic, I decided I hadn't had my fill of tourist traps and headed to this restaurant in New London. I'm fairly sure, however, like Cantler's in Maryland, Captain Scott's is likely enjoyed by tourist and local alike. Plenty of individuals seemed to be life long residents of the area, and I did appreciate the swift and friendly service. The surrounding area is a pier that looks out on the water and gives a nice little extra kick to your experience. You may be here for the lobster roll, and if you are I would suggest the hot lobster roll sitting in a pool of drawn butter that somehow did not disintegrate the bun (as unfortunately happened in a recent experience in Boston). The lobster is fresh and plump enough although I felt the meat was a tinge tougher than I would have preferred. If you have rightly decided that clam in all its forms is king (or queen) in Connecticut, congratulations you have come to the right place. I can say that the clam strips here are moderately battered and still carry a nice taste of the sea. I added just a touch of lemon, and it was pure heaven. I would strongly suggest ordering these especially if you enjoy fried seafood. Overall, I feel like the lobster rolls are solid, the clam strips are exceptional, and the service and atmosphere add value to the experience. It's worth a trip. read more

Stopped by on a beautiful warm day. Food here never disappoints! We had the cold and warm lobster roll along with seafood platter. The price is reasonable for seafood. I appreciate the space and seating so to enjoy the meals. read more

Large Hot Lobster Roll and a Large Cold Lobster Roll. Both were delicious but the hot one win out by a hair. Slice of key lime pie for dessert. And 3 stuffies from the market on my way out. Only complaint about the place was the continual train whistle kept scaring my pup. Extra anxiety I didn't expect. Still fun. BYOB! read more

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We have dined at Captain Scotts for many years and I've never been disappointed until tonight. We always order the two piece fish and chips. The fish has always been 2 good size portions of a decent thickness of a Cod or similar fish. Tonight we ordered the two piece fish and were surprised when it came as four pieces that were somewhat smaller. Overall quality was good, but the fish was so thin. ( thinner even than any flounder we've ever had elsewhere ) We've never even seen fish that thin and it was probably 3/4 breading and a little bit of fish. Which made it seem very greasy with all of that batter. We were surprised and probably should've said something then but questioning going back in the future now. read more

Always on the hunt for a lobster roll and Captain Scott's was recommended by a friend. Great location on the docks in New London. The large roll is overflowing with meats and was lite on the mayo and fillings. It was a little overpriced IMO but the portion size almost justified the cost. Outdoor seating both covered and not is a nice add. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - Large lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

The best thing about this place is that it's on the dock. A view of water and boats and smells of the ocean definitely enhances the meal. There was a consistent line but service was pretty fast. The food itself felt overpriced. Their large lobster roll is still pretty small and it was very bland. I do wonder if their other seafood items are better. Will find out next time. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - hot lobster roll and fries - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon with my partner on the way to Cape Cod. It's been a while since I've been here (4 years ago, pre-pandemic). We got a quart of New England clam chowder, and a hot lobster roll. We opted for a side of potato chips with the lobster roll and the soup comes with oyster crackers (typical of this area). We were surprised out food came out in less than 5 minutes. The clam chowder was filling but not the "best". The lobster roll was also chunky and filled with lots of lobster meat, but we wished that the temperature was just...hotter? It was very lukewarm. The brioche hot dog roll was honestly an amazing touch though -- sweet and a little doughy where the butter touched. I can't remember what the prices were like back then, but compared to other "lobster rolls" I've gotten in touristy areas outside of the NE area, $24.95 plus tax and tip is pretty great. $13.95 plus tax and tip for the quart of chowder. If looking for decent quality lobster rolls and soup along a waterside, this is your spot. Just don't expect the "best of the best" chowder. If you get lobster rolls super fresh, you'll be getting the best price and best tasting rolls around. If lukewarm lobster rolls, there will be something left to be desired. read more

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I don't want to expose this FANTASTIC restaurant, but I want to RAVE about the quality of their food!!!! I selfishly want to keep this gem s secret from tourists, but I must share this GIFT OF GIFTS!!!! The food is ALWAYS FRESH and EXCELLENT!!!! read more

My wife and I found this place on google without doing any research into how good it was. We were not disappointed. We spent $60 on a lobster bisque in a bread bowl, not the absolute best but definitely worth trying. Small fries. A large cold lobster roll, again not the best but definitely not disappointed. A medium drink and fritter. The location is dockside so the view was amazing at night. The line to order was long. They take your phone number to text you when they are done. Seating is on a bench facing the dock or next to it on a large covered patio table area. I would definitely like to try other items if I ever make it back there. They also have a separate ice cream/ dessert bar next to it. We didn't try it but saw plenty of people getting ice cream. read more

Off the boat and into the pier fresh seafood! You can't beat this place as long as you aren't looking for "fancy". You're outside on the pier, but there is cover with picnic tables. Boiled, fried steamed..... you name it. read more

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They cut up the lobster meat so that you don't get any tale meat.I'm from Old Saybrook.Totally different Hot Lobster from Saybrook to New Haven.Chowder was awful!Went there 3times Summer of 2024.The only reason I went to see if they could finally please me.NOPE still the same.They make their money from the vacationer's, during Summer. read more

Had an impromptu dinner with my bride and enjoyed the Captain's Platter. Loved the blackened Halibut and shrimp with fried oysters. The clam fritters were okay. Oysters were amazing. There was a problem with my wife's order in which they gave her fried oysters instead of the breaded shrimp she ordered. They graciously and quickly corrected the issue and were super nice about it. I highly recommend this place and its food. We ate well and enjoyed the ambiance of the wharf. read more

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Food was delish! It was a beautiful day, so sitting by the water was a MUST! The line was long, but it was so nice out that it didn't even matter. It went by fairly quickly. The fish was heavily coated, making it a heavy meal. Overall, 5 stars! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - fish & chips and a lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Great selection but today ai had the New England style clam chowder. It was watered down and thickened with corn starch or flour. mostly potatoes and it was embarrassing bad for this New England area. I made the Chowder in Newport at the Black Pearl and the Chart House Restaurant. this isn't even close. My advice get something different. read more

I've been going to Captain Scott's for years. It's always been a reliable place to enjoy a seafood meal outside. Things were different when my wife and I went there on Sun 8-17-2025. We both had a lobster dish. The large hot lobster roll and the cold lobster on salad. Each were $29.95. I understand that $25-$30 is the going price this year but the portion size for both of these seemed smaller than prior years. Worse than that though was the flavor. The meat was dry and tasteless. There was no typical lobster flavor at all. Captain Scott's has many excellent seafood items, it's a great location, and they sometimes have entertainment, but if you're in the mood to enjoy a $30 lobster dish I would pick one of the many competing establishments. read more

We got the hot lobster rolls and the new England clam chowder. The lobster meat was quite bland. The clam chowder was flavorful but barely any clam to be seen in the bowl. The view was awesome. Right on the dock, overlooking all the boats. Large shaded seating area. read more

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Food was really good and was served pretty quickly for how busy it was (we got lucky in that we just beat the rush, so that helped). We sat along the edge with a view of the marina, which was nice. The fish of the fish and chips were really tasty, perfectly fried. The chips (fries) were average, and could have used some (any) seasoning. I don't know why places like this don't add that little bit of extra effort/cost to make the fries outstanding instead of just OK. I'd even pay a buck more for it, to be honest. The fried clams (my wife's dish) isn't usually something I go for, but they were really good! The tenders for the kids were also tasty. read more