The crab fries smacked. Owner is also a real g money swag sniper. The service was amazing and the food was great. Will be coming back

This is located in the International District/Chinatown area and honestly underhyped. On a Saturday dinner time, we were the only party dining in, with one other customer ordering to-go. But lobster rolls for $20! The value is really good, and the portions are satisfactory for a nice meal. You can pay $5 more for a drink like soda plus fries but we preferred trying something more unique like the lobster & crab bombs which were creamy and deep fried with a small amount of mixed lobster and crab. I'll probably get the garlic crab fries next time. We got the wasabi ponzu lobster roll and Singaporean chili crab roll. The lobster roll has a good amount of lobster and pretty fresh - indistinguishable from a $40 lobster roll in more westernized establishments. The crab roll is good but a bit more one dimensional - it's great for variety but I'd opt for lobster rolls purely in my future visits. The owner is patient and friendly, and while it is more a fast casual place where you order at the front, we still got some service like delivering the food and bussing the tables for us. I'd definitely come back here to try other kinds of lobster rolls - and definitely do not sleep on this place! read more

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I accidentally found this place while out on a walk. I had just recently discovered lobster rolls and was super excited to try one here. It has plenty of small tables when you walk inside. There was a log line, but it went fast. And the owner is super nice! This place doesn't have your typical lobster rolls. It has a plethora of fun twists and options. There are so many I want to try! I got the tamarind one, and it was really good! I've heard the fries are worth going back for and some of that lobster bisque. Can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

International Lobster Rolls serves up a fantastic deal on lobster rolls (20 dollars!) with a roster of creative and delicious flavors. The owner is super sweet and friendly. Parking wise, the lot under the bridge is probably your best bet. I've been for dinner a couple times and never had issues finding a table. Logistically, place your order and pay at the counter before seating yourself before the food is delivered straight to your table. I've tried nearly everything off their menu and the surprising crowd favorite was the Tamarind Roll: the tang and slight sweetness go amazingly with the fresh lobster. My personal sleeper hit is the Truffle Roll; the truffle isn't too strong, but adds just a bit of earthiness. Bread always comes out warm, buttery, and perfectly toasted for just a slight crisp even if you opt for a cold lobster rolls. Crab Fries and Lobster Crab Bombs both come out piping hot with a generous amount of protein and are starter options for the seafood haters / skeptics in your life. read more

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This is an undiscovered gem of a restaurant. Not only is the service, atmosphere and food top-notch. But the owner is just a nice guy! I honestly can't wait to go back. It's probably the best sandwich I've ever had. And they're sweet potato fries were perfection. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came here for the food walk & got a shrimp po boy. The shrimp was delicious but the ratio was a bit off, there was too much bread in my opinion. Service is great & there is plenty of indoor seating. read more

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International Lobster Rolls is located in CID in one of the original buildings. Kudos to them for a remodel that yielded a clean and modernized look. They offer lobster rolls that are traditionally prepared, such as the standard Maine and Connecticut styles, or choose amongst those that are uniquely seasoned with international seasonings. Hence, the name of the restaurant. We ordered at the counter and asked for recommendations. The proprietor says the lemon pepper is his favorite. The food came out quickly. We had better luck with the not-lobster roll items. The Food: Connecticut Lobster Roll, $19.98 - 4 Stars This is a traditional preparation, served warm, with the lobster having been drenched in melted butter. They don't use the flat cut, buttered, and grilled bread. This is closer to a wide hot dog bun. We had better luck with this roll with lobster that are bigger pieces. Cajun Mango Lobster Roll, $19.98 - 3 Stars This lobster roll's seasoning was too salty. I have a high tolerance for salt, and this crossed my line. I am wondering if these are pre-seasoned. We are there nearing closing hours. The lobster meat were not chunks; instead, there were lots of mushy bits that may have absorbed too much seasoning. See photo - no chunks in sight. I am going to pass on the unique flavors next time. Same 'hot dog bun' type of bread. 6x Butter Fish Sauce Wings, $11 - 5 Stars These were excellent. If you are not familiar with Vietnamese style butter fish sauce wings, definitely try these. Wings are also available in multiple flavors. Classic fries (+ non-alcoholic drink combo), $5 - 4.5 Stars These fries and non-alcoholic drink are $5 when ordered with a lobster roll. Worth it. These fries are super crispy and flavorful. read more

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I didnt trust the reviews and I didnt come with as big an appetite as i should have. I have a feeling ill be back soon to get more food. On this visit I ordered a single lobster roll with their wasabi ponzu flavor. While I waited I had a pleasant conversation with the teller. Shoot before I ordered i also had a pleasant conversation with the teller trying to figure out what to order. Their menu is impressive. Ive never seen a lobster roll selection, but I have seen similar appetizers on a few rare occasions. Dont skip the rare. After ordering and conversing I checked out the various decorative features as well as the overall theme. I felt the modern viet tea/sando spot with vibes. There was a few focal decorative zones to snap shots of for this review so of course I snapped a few. Lucky for me my food was ready when I finished taking photos. Today is friday the 13th by the way, but today was more of a lucky day for me. I discovered an affordable and delicious lobster roll joint in seattle with unheard of offerings and it was actually pretty good. The roll easily had as much lobster as other places, but at an even better price with even more flavors. My lobster roll was delicious was light bursts of wasabi and citrus flavors. read more

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International Lobster Rolls is in the east side of ID, at S King Street and 8th Ave S. They have a menu of lobster rolls, soups, salads, and other appetizers. I tried the lobster bisque and it was creamy and flavorful, topped with actual pieces of lobster ! Seating is plentiful and staff were friendly, food was ready quickly despite it being a busy Saturday. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

.... not only was the food utterly phenomenal... The service was exceptional.... the atmosphere was through the roof with peace and tranquility.... it was very it was a very therapeutic. It was a very therapeutic experience all around.... I am overwhelmed with gratitude that I made choice to eat there to dine there this evening.... read more

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Remember the lobster roll fad a few years ago? These are smaller, less expensive versions. I thought they were not bad, but I didn't end up thinking about when I would come back to get another roll. read more

My husband and I had a little date night dinner, and this new spot popped up on my Yelp, so of course, we had to try it! I work near the International District, so it was super convenient. Parking wasn't too bad, and the inside of the restaurant was a decent size cozy but not cramped. We ordered the Connecticut Roll and the Tamarind Roll, and oh my gosh... both were so good. We even got a second round of the Connecticut Roll because, duh!! Who doesn't love butter and lobster? The bread was soft and fresh, not hard or chewy, which made it even better. We also tried the lobster bisque and the lobster crab roll bites, which were okay. For the price, the lobster rolls were totally worth it they pack a generous amount of lobster compared to other places that charge way more. The service was great the person who helped us may have been the owner, but he was super chill. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and go! We're definitely coming back again soon! read more

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Really great amount and quality of food for the price. $19 for a lobster roll with a good amount of lobster is unheard of in the Seattle area. I also like that they are serving many interesting flavors for the lobster roll, based on different countries in the world! All of bread/rolls are buttered and warmed up. In my opinion they put a good amount of lobster in each roll - every bite for me had lots of lobster. The Connecticut was a classic and the lobster was soo buttery. I got the garlic parmesan and I thought there could be more garlic and parmesan flavor, but still enjoyed it. My friend got the cajun one and that one reminded us of a seafood boil in the best way possible. The crab fries were a really good appetizer/shareable item. They used real crab and they did skimp on the amount of crab on the fries. The fries themself were perfectly crispy. It comes with an aioli or spicy sauce. The owners are really kind people as well. I think this place definitely deserves more hype!!! read more

International Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This new-ish spot in the CID replaced the now-defunct Dim Sum House, which never had as much traction as the other dim sum competitors in the same area. It's such a welcome addition to the district that I was excited to try this by myself too! I came in to an empty restaurant around 7:30pm on a Saturday and was greeted by the owner at the register. Inside is brightly lit and clean, with tables spaced evenly and some fun random decor on the walls. Even the restrooms are clean, which is already a plus in my books! Water is self-serve here. I got one of the most basic rolls here: the Connecticut lobster roll. The bread is unique compared to what I've had before; it's warm when it comes out, yet it has a distinct taste like garlic bread. It's not even a banh mi baguette, it comes apart more easily yet is on the verge of becoming crispy. The lobster meat is fresh, succulent, very buttery and a little sweet. There's a lot of it too, and I actually don't prefer seafood most of the time! Lots of butter or sauce dripped from the roll while I was eating, and if it gets this finger-licking kind of messy you know it's gonna be better than good. All this was just for $20 before tax, and that's lower than other lobster rolls places I've had, with even more higher quality than those same places! I enjoyed talking to the owner Hyan while I was eating; he actually created most of the flavors himself (the Maine and Connecticut ones are standard in most lobster roll places) and is planning on making more. It was also really nice hearing how he started the concept from the ground up as a traveler, and I'm really happy he brought this location to the CID. When I come back for another visit, I'm gonna try the garlic parmesan lobster roll since he recommends it! Please come here and try the lobster rolls here! They deserve a lot more hype than what they have right now. read more

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Came here on a Thursday afternoon and there was no wait time. Stumbled upon this place because where we were around pike market and was craving some lobster rolls but saw how ridiculous the prices were around there so decided to look up what's around. On google, we saw the variety in the menu and decided to go try this out. The place is clean, with open seating and had parking nearby. We ordered the Wasabi Ponzu and Cajun Mango. The portion and prize is unbeatable, especially in the Seattle area. Met the owner and he was so kind and told us about his journey of opening up this restaurant. The lobsters are from Boston (best place for lobster)! Overall, had a wonderful experience. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Wasabi Ponzu - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wife and I were so excited to try this place during our day in international district. We visited Seattle for a few days and it was certainly at the top of our anticipated line up of places. Boy did it deliver! We got the honey walnut lobster roll which was amazing. The lobster tasted great and mixed very well with the sauce. It was apparent how much care he puts into his flavor combinations as everything seems very tastefully done and balanced to let the lobster shine as well. Besides the awesome food, I have to say a big highlight was meeting the owner. He is very passionate about his restaurant and it shows in his food and his care for his customers. We spoke for probably 30mins about many things and it was such a pleasure to learn about him and his journey. Owner, if you are reading this - thank you for the very nice connection. I can't recommend this place enough! Be sure to check it out if you are in the Seattle area. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Honey walnut lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a fun and unique twist on the classic lobster roll! We stopped by late since they're open later than most spots in ID and ended up chatting with the owner--who was incredibly sweet and personable, which made the experience even better. We ordered the gochujang and tamarind lobster rolls. Both were generously stuffed with lobster, but the tamarind was my favorite because of its tangy flavor. We also tried the garlic crab fries, which were well coated with garlic and had a generous amount of crab. Can't go wrong with this flavor combo either! Overall, a great spot with creative flavors you really won't find anywhere else. We'll definitely be back to try more! read more

It's rare to find lobster rolls less than $40 that aren't super small so I knew I had to visit this place! I stopped by around 4:30pm on a Wednesday and was greeted by the one employee behind the counter. Everything looked clean and there were no other diners in the restaurant. The variety of flavors of lobster rolls were intriguing. I went with the honey walnut lobster roll since I'm a fan of honey walnut shrimp. If I didn't have dinner plans soon after, I would have also ordered the garlic crab fries. The wait was about 5 minutes. Upon first glance, I wasn't sure if they had given me the right roll since the description said "with candied walnuts" and there were no walnuts to be found. The honey mayo flavor was a bit on the mild side which I appreciated- I had been afraid that it would be mayo heavy. The chives and lettuce were a bit dominant but overall, I was really satisfied with the roll especially given the price point. I would give this flavor a 8/10 but would probably not get it again. If I was in the area, I would definitely come back to try other flavors and the crab fries! read more

International Lobster Rolls - Honey walnut lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

International Lobster Rolls is the perfect addition to the ID! The owner Hyan, is super friendly and is excited to bring the concept to the ID. Their menu is a refreshing twist on classic lobster rolls, by giving you options for flavors like garlic Parmesan, Cajun mango, gochujang, tamarind, taco, wasabi ponzu, honey walnuts and masala. I had the Cajun mango, which has Vietnamese crawfish boil flavors but also a touch of sweetness. The garlic crab fries are the perfect side, crisp fries topped with buttery garlic and crab meat. They've only been open for 2.5 months so get here before the crowds! read more

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I wanted to try the International Lobster Rolls in spite of its location. That particular block in the Intl dist is almost always congested with one tiny parking lot where everyone is trying to get a spot. Maybe park a few blocks away and walk to the restaurant? We got our order to go. We tried 3 rolls and they were good. I think they could be great with a few minor tweaks. The Connecticut roll started out great but I fell a little out of love because there was too much butter. It got too heavy for me and the butter had soaked through the roll making it fall apart. The lemon pepper was too peppery and overwhelmed the lemon. You couldn't taste the lemon after a few bites. And finally the garlic Parmesan was great! I would get this roll again. I will return as I want to try the truffle roll. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at this lobster restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served. The lobster was cooked perfectly, tender, juicy, and full of taste. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Everything felt fresh and high quality. Definitely a great place for seafood lovers, and I would love to visit again! read more

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This was my first time trying International Lobster Rolls, and I will definitely go again! I ordered Connecticut lobster rolls and calamari for takeout. Everything tasted delicious and I thought it was good value for the price! They gave a lot of lobster in each roll, which was great for just $20 each, and the buns were lightly toasted and soft. It was a little hard to find parking, since there's only street parking available, but I think it is well-worth making a trip to International Lobster Rolls for the great food there! read more

International Lobster Rolls - Connecticut lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food with friendly customer service in the CID! I enjoyed meeting Hyan, the owner and learning about how the restaurant came to be. My mom has been wanting to try this place and it did not disappoint. We ordered a hot (Connecticut) and cold (garlic parmesan) lobster rolls along with a cup of clam chowder and lobster bisque. Everything was fresh tasting and flavorful. I love supporting local businesses especially those who are helping revitalize the CID. The food is delish! Good price point that doesn't break the bank. There's ample seating and it did not take long to get our food. I look forward to coming back to try the crab garlic fries. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Garlic Parmesan Roll, Connecticut Roll & Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place just doesn't disappoint! Been here multiple times now and have tried a different flavor lobster roll each time and have loved every one I've had! This most recent time, the place had been updated with Holiday decorations which was nice. And as always the owner was there and super nice and helpful. This place deserves all the love from everyone. read more

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$20 Lobster Rolls!!! This place has a nice selection of Lobster Rolls influenced by different parts of the world. They are delicious and so affordable! Their best seller is the Garlic Parmesan Lobster Roll and their newest flavor is the Truffle Lobster Roll. I guarantee you will lobe this place. They are located in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, so parking may be a challenge. The owner has a cool backstory on how he started the business, so get a chance to chat with him if possible and he's a hella cool guy! Definitely coming back! read more

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Delicious food. Interesting flavors. Fresh lobster. Chill, laid back atmosphere. Will definitely come back to try all the flavors. Service was fast and friendly. Lots of seating for groups of various sizes. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Honey walnut lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

International Lobster Rolls is an absolute gem! The lobster rolls are packed with fresh, flavorful lobster and served on perfectly toasted rolls. Every bite tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. The quality of the ingredients really stands out, and the portions are generous. The owner was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the entire experience even better. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and had a great atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime lobster lover or trying a lobster roll for the first time, this place is a must-visit. Had a unique spin of flavors as opposed to the traditional Lobster Rolls you would normally. While parking is a challenge it is worth it even if you have to park around the block. Without a doubt, some of the best lobster rolls we've ever had. I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. Highly recommended! read more

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Food - Real lobster & crab. Great taste, lots of butter and sauce. Nice and toasted rolls. Pretty decent variety of types of rolls. Service - Friendly owner, food comes out fast Ambiance - Plenty of table seating, photo op spot in the back, clean bathroom. Overall, fantastic lobster rolls and definitely need to come back and try more! read more

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Came to try the unique flavors of lobster rolls which were delicious!!! But didn't know they had more to their menu. Had the garlic Parmesan crab fries and the fish sauce chicken wings. Highly recommend trying the fish sauce wings. Never tried anything like it. 10/10. Service was also great, we had trouble deciding and were given great recommendations. the place itself was clean and had a great aesthetic. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Garlic Parmesan crab fries and lemon pepper lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time here- impressed. Super friendly owner and a pretty chill vibe on a mid Saturday afternoon. Food came out relatively fast. My wife got the Connecticut style lobster roll and I got the grilled cheese with lobster. Both were excellent. Looks like there's a ton of other options to try, so we will definitely be back. read more

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Tried International Lobster Rolls in the Chinatown/ID and we were pleasantly surprised! I ordered the Cajun Mango and made it a meal (comes with fries and a drink). It had the slightest kick but definitely not spicy at all. The lobster was super tender, and they didn't skimp on it. There was a good amount of sauce throughout the roll, and the bread was soft, buttery, and perfectly toasted. I got regular fries, my partner got the sweet potato fries. Both were so crispy and good! My partner ordered the Honey Walnut roll and loved it. And for context... he's from Maine, so he's very critical when it comes to lobster rolls. He fully approved Our friends tried the Tamarind and Garlic Parmesan, and both were hits too. Overall, for lobster rolls, these were super affordable, especially for Seattle. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors (and the wings, they were highly recommended to us!). read more

International Lobster Rolls - TOP: Honey Walnut roll, sweet potato fries with garlic spicy mayo BOTTOM: Cajun Mango roll, regular fries with ranch. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was craving lobster rolls so I decided to try my favorite place for it! I really wanted to eat their garlic parmesan lobster rolls again, but they had other great-looking flavors so I decided to try their Tamarind flavor, and let me say... I was amazed. It was very delicious and flavorful. If you're a fan of sweet and tangy, then this is the flavor for you! My friend had their Cajun mango and they loved it! If you're a fan of Cajun, I'd recommend this! I also tried their garlic butter fries and it was amazing too! I'm very picky with garlic fries, but these were actually good! Service still continues to be great. The owner takes time to help out their customers. They're friendly, funny, and they work hard to perfect their lobster roll flavors. You can't beat $20 lobster rolls too!!! There's plenty of seating at the restaurant and it's a nice place to enjoy some great food and chat with some friends. Please give this place a try! You won't regret it! read more

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Criminal how this place does not get more hype when the food is absolutely insane!! I have to say lobster is not my preferred choice of seafood but our rolls were a 10/10. The unique thing about this place is their variety of flavors! I'd say a traditional lobster roll is pretty alright, but a lemon pepper or tamarind one? An absolutely blast of flavor. All that goodness loaded on top of some of the best buns I've ever had. It perfectly paired with the lobster meat. The tamarind one tastes like my favorite Vietnamese style seafood boil packaged on a roll and I get it every time without fail. Even now, while writing this review, my mouth is watering. We had a chat with Hyan when we grabbed our food, turns out he's the owner! Really humble and down to earth guy who is not big on gimmicks and moreso about serving some damn good food to the community. For those of you who frequent the Chinatown-International District area, please do yourself a favor and walk a couple blocks up to visit this place! It's on a quieter road in the neighborhood so the foot traffic isn't as high but entirely worth it. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Maine (top) Cajun Mango (bottom) - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best lobster rolls around! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for lobster rolls. All flavors are unique and made by the owner himself. Owner was so nice!!! Hopefully you can open a store in San Diego:) read more

International Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came bc there was 167 reviews with a consistent 5.0 perfect score on Google. I feel bad to break the record but Hyain is a cool honest guy and he seems proud of his food and specifically YG kpop‼Generous portions of lobster and really interesting flavors! The price is a pretty good deal considering lobster rolls are usually like 25-35 per? The clam chowder lowk was straight up from Costco Ivars tubs I swear lowk I get a stomach ache every time I have it, and I got it from this clam chowder so I feel my suspicions may be right. I got Cajun mango and it tasted kinda weird. I felt like the mango was artificially sweet? Also everything was salty. Though if I had to choose lemon pepper was best. read more

Food was bomb! So many different varieties. I got the lemon pepper lobster roll and the clam chowder fries. Service was great as well, the owner was so friendly. Will definitely be back! Good vibes!! read more

International Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly recommend this place for lobster rolls. Best bang for your buck, won't find another place that sells them for 19.99. Also, must get their butter fish sauce wings! The owner is super chill and down to earth. read more

International Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried this spot on a Sunday at around 7/8 and it was pretty empty besides one other group then us. Service was nice and friendly, we tried to get reccs from the person at the cashier but they didn't have many thoughts because they hadn't tried so many but said that their favorites were truffle and then the wasabi. We decided to try a few of their diff items and try the wasabi ponzu roll, tamarind roll, and Cajun mango wings. My favorites in order was the tamarind roll, the Cajun wings and then the wasabi roll -- everything was pretty decent. The tamarind roll was heavier and the wasabi roll was lighter, I felt like they both tasted better with a little bit of lemon especially the tamarind roll. The wasabi roll was light but def tasting of wasabi and I couldn't taste the ponzu as much as I wanted. The wings were pretty decent just light on the flavor, I don't know if I would've known they were Cajun mango if you didn't tell me ( idk if I tasted really any mango even knowing). Overall great place, good deal -- will come back to try other flavors eventually read more

International Lobster Rolls - tamarind lobster roll , wasabi ponzu lobster roll, and Cajun mango wings - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Phenomenal. I don't often visit Seattle outside of work, yet I'll make the drive everyday for these rolls.

This place doesn't have too many reviews yet but it's worth trying while it's still somewhat of a hidden gem! To start, they have AMAZING lobster rolls with the business using only the claw portions of the lobster so you don't have any sort of rubbery texture from the meat! This has always been my issue with lobster rolls and so I usually get only crab rolls but this place has changed my mind! The restaurant is super cute and clean inside. My only constructive thought was that the rolls were not flat toasted on each side - then again these are international lobster rolls so ofc I figured they have to be unique in their own way! Lastly, Hyatt who helped us, walked us through what makes them different and the top recommendations. The whole experience was very lovely we left very happy and full! read more

International Lobster Rolls - Lobster rolls, crab ragoons, and crab garlic fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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