Juicy and tasty lobster! Not much parking spaces but tons of sitting tables. Serve was pretty quick and worth the long line. The lobster was perfectly juicy and they do put a good amount in the sandwiches. read more

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Best lobster roll I've ever had! Pro Tip: Get the lobster roll big size w/ mayo Note: Can get really busy on weekend/rush hour and they only have outdoor seating Food: Lobster roll 5/5: Get the large size with mayo. Great portion of lobster to bread and mayo ratio read more

James Hook & Co - Large Lobster Roll with Mayo* - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We tried the two flavors, with drinks came out to 80$. I feel like they both lacked flavor, neither stood out to me. read more

James Hook & Co - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick stop for lobster. Best lobster roll all week in Boston. The butter and mayo based lobster rolls were both outstanding.

I'm not a big lobster fan so I had the clam bisque and cocktail shrimp. Shrimp was fresh and bisque was pretty good. Hubby had a lobster roll and kept commenting how loaded it was. Cute outdoor seating and it's fine for mobile individuals, but noticed a person in a wheelchair having difficulty getting around and staff wasn't very helpful. read more

James Hook & Co - Lobster Roll w/ Mayo and shrimp cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Clam chowder soup was tasty! Bread was soft and buttery, lobster super fresh! It was cool to see the live lobsters and I appreciated the warm setup. Service was quick, efficient, waiter was nothing special she could have been nicer but everything else was perfect. read more

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Best lobster roll, even when im full, the lobster roll is melted and sweet and fresh. So worth it read more

James Hook & Co - Warm butter lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is probably one of the best meals I had during my time in Boston. After completing one of the Cityview tours, I ended up getting off right in front of James Hook & Co. I had walked by this place on previous days and knew it was somewhere I wanted to try the lobster roll. I went inside and ordered a large butter lobster roll and shrimp cocktail. The freshness and quality of what they offer were just amazing. When you walk in, they have the tanks right there, so the freshness is next to unmatched. You are definitely paying a premium for the quality, but it was absolutely worth it, in my opinion. read more

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Stopped by James Hook & Co. on my last day in Boston after a local recommended it--what a solid way to end the trip! The place has a laid-back, coastal vibe that really makes you feel like you're right by the ocean (which you basically are). There's even a tank of live lobsters up front, which adds to the charm. Ordering was simple: walk up, place your order, get a number, and wait for them to call it out. I went all in and ordered a large lobster roll with mayo, shrimp cocktail, and a cup of New England clam chowder. The lobster roll was loaded with fresh, plump lobster meat. Super fresh--just wish it had a touch more seasoning to really make it pop. The clam chowder was rich, hearty, and comforting. Perfectly satisfying. And the shrimp cocktail? Excellent. The shrimp were big, juicy, and chilled just right. Overall, it's a great casual spot for classic New England seafood. Definitely worth checking out if you're in town and want something unfussy but delicious. read more

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I found James Hook highly recommended on Reddit and decided to give it a try. The cold lobster roll is served on a sandwich bun, while the warm one comes on a hotdog bun. I much preferred the cold roll because i loveeeee texas toast style buns. The mayo in the cold roll added a nice flavor that complemented the lobster perfectly. The warm lobster roll was decent, but the hotdog bun didn't quite match up to the flavor and texture of the cold roll. The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful, a great addition to the meal. If you're visiting, I'd recommend going for the cold lobster roll for a more flavorful experience! read more

James Hook & Co - Large Lobster Roll with Butter, Regular Lobster Roll with Mayo, 12 OZ Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The place is a little crowded but super fast to get the food. I don't know how to explain how good everything taste! The lobster roll was so fresh and so juicy! And the bisque is something undescribable! If you're in Boston you definitely have to stop by read more

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Out of 3 places to have lobster rolls and clam chowder, this place was the best in my opinion. Large buttered lobster roll and clam chowder was delicious. Tried Neptune's (lobster roll good, but chowder very watery and bland). Pauli's both lobster roll and chowder disappointed. read more

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The food is amazing. I added more seasoning that they have on the side because I like spicy, but you can enjoy just the way it is. The lobster is juicy and rich in flavor. The clam chowder was luke warm and I would have appreciated it more had it been hotter. But there was a good amount of clams in it. The potato in clam chowder could have been cooked a bit longer but we came right when they were open so I think we will come back later hoping the chowder can be cooked longer. read more

James Hook & Co - Regular Lobster Roll with Butter* - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came here early during the day at 11:30 am and I found a parking space at the back!!! So good. We ordered a lobster roll and a clam chowder. Service was fast and it was piping hot when we got it. There are a lot of tables outside for many to sit. The food was really good!!! Fresh and yummy!!! Would I go here everyday or even monthly, maybe not. But if I am on vacation, I will definitely come here again. Yes, recommend (not daily though LOL) read more

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On the hunt for the perfect lobata roll in attempt to recapture the magic experienced from living in Portland ME over 10 years ago. jHc was third in the list. Got a regular lobster roll w mayo and "Maryland" crab cake Lobsta roll: 3.5. Good quality Lobster. Roll was over toasted w some parts charred and bitter which robbed the delicate sweetness of the lobster Crab cake: 2. . Def not Maryland style. No chunky white blue crab meat. I suspect they used snow crab. Either way It was over salted & seasoned and just not good read more

Lobster Roll with Mayo (5/5): First time having a cold lobster roll and it was fantastic. SO much lobster meat with just a light amount of mayo to add some creaminess. The toasted bun was also buttery and delicious. Very simple, very delicious.  RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

James Hook & Co - Large Lobster Rolls with Mayo - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Visited Boston from NY and left with a delicious lobster roll. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was so calm and relaxed on the patio. Good food, good views and a greattime. Cant wait to visit again..... and here I am again read more

James Hook & Co - Large Lobster Roll with Mayo* - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Standard size mayo lobster roll is $29, clam chowder $11. The lobster was perfect, everything you want from a lobster roll -- nice chunks of cool lobster with the perfect amount of mayo. The clam chowder was... gluey. I guess after tip, it does feel a bit pricey, but it's an expensive part of the city. It's a nice little outdoor seating area! Good ambiance, nice shading. No high chairs and only portapotties though. The biggest issue IMO is that they refuse to give a cup of water, you have to pay for bottled. Unusual in a bad way for a casual takeout style place. read more

Great lobster roll. Fun outdoor seating! Full roll with lots of meat! Lovely day, great food read more

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I really loved the hot buttered roll from here and appreciate the outdoor seating thats covered so you can enjoy a seat in the winter. Roll is perfectly toasted and the butter comes melted on the side so you can pour when you're ready and it doesn't get soggy. I will say I did find the lobster to be a bit tough and thats why it gets a 4/5 and the price was a tad high however still PACKED in there and will vouch that its worth the value. Overall probably the freshest lobster you'll get because they're quite literally in tanks beside you and truly a SOLID option for a lobstah roll by the water read more

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Incredible setting for a restaurant on the Boston Harbor, and very fun atmosphere. However, I don't know that I would return. The line was incredibly long, we had to wait roughly 30 minutes in line and another 10 for the food. Because it was so busy, there was nowhere to sit for quite a while. So we stood around waiting for a spot to sit and enjoy the food. The people's choice for best lobster roll in Boston - I will disagree, unfortunately. It's not due the lobster that brings it down, it's the roll. It did not seem toasted, and was more of a hoagie bun. The lobster itself - fantastic. For $40, I wanted a better quality bread used. If this would have been a toasted bun like every other lobster roll I've eaten in my life, it would be up there. Until that's changed, I don't see myself returning the next time I'm in Boston. No complaints on the service, and the vibe was unique and fun. Some parking is available, and they have porta potty's outside. read more

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A quick trip to Boston on my way to NH/ME and I definitely have lobster on the brain. Was walking along the Greenway and saw James Hook to my left and decided to give it a go. It was early, so not crowded at all. Ordered at the indoor counter, quick and efficient. The inside is cute and I liked the outdoor seating area. I just had a plain lobster roll with mayo. The price seemed steep. I was curious about the butter roll, but it was a lot more, so I went with the mayo option. It must have just been toasted bread, mayo and lobster. Very simple, but that meant you got the full flavor of the lobster. The lobster was cooked to perfection and in big chunks. I'd say it was decent to good. The butter one may be better. I would give 5 stars, but that price tag-ouch! Glad I had my own water bottle to keep costs down. read more

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This place is awful. I sent my son there a long time ago for peppers. He bought a package of a couple of them. He brought them home and they were rotten. Now fast forward about 6-8 months... he stopped in to pick up some hot dogs on the way home. 8.29 for a package of hot dogs you can pick up a quarter mile away for 1.99... I don't recommend this place to anybody. This is craziness. How do you expect people to eat when you price gouge like this?)!! read more

Lobster rolls were amazing over here. The long lines say it all with regards to the high quality food here. The chowder was also hearty and good with a good serving if clams and potatoes. The lobster roll itself was the star. We got a large roll and the bread itself was perfect in terms of consistency and temperature. The lobster was generous and really delicious when coupled with the roll and the chowder. It was cold outside so we were luckily able to find one of the few seats inside to enjoy the meal. Otherwise they do have outdoor seating and also some other covered seating space outside of their main area. It's a great spot to go along the waterfront just on the opposite side of South Boston. read more

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Exactly what I wanted. We got a beautiful day in Boston so got to sit outside. Food truck was open and service was quick. Very very good lobster roll (got butter). Only complaint was outside not enough napkins!! Will return next trip! read more

James Hook & Co - An OG special! - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Another recommended lobster roll stop. Orders are taken inside at the counter, or outside from the food truck. Grab a seat outside and they will call your number when your order is ready and bring the food to your table. We ordered the cold lobster salad with a roll and a crab roll. Both were delish, but not only was I was pleasantly surprised that a crab roll existed... I was very satisfied. It was simple and so good. Definitely on my list to revisit! read more

James Hook & Co - Crab roll and lobster salad - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When in Boston eat Lobster. You cannot go wrong at James Hook. It was recommended to us by a local only to be told by the local Uber driver they were wrong and should have gone with our original choice. Our Uber driver gave us the low down of the history behind James Hook. In summary, the place was in business, it burned, the mafia got involved and it now sits in a newer location just over from the burned one. Ask a local, it was a great story. This is an outdoor venue. You can either order from inside the building or the stand outside. No difference. Outside ordering seemed a bit faster as the inside serves for many other uses. However, go inside and check it out. They have tanks of lobster you can choose from. You will be sitting outside to eat so keep that in mind. We went with a warm toasted lobster roll with butter. We ordered both large and regular. The large is a lot of lobster. It was very tasty and we are glad we tried it. We also heard the "other place was better for a cold Lobstah roll. We preferred warm. read more

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FOOD: It's rare you'll have the roll unable to hold all of the lobster in - but that's a problem (positive connotation) at James Hook with the large size! I got the large lobster roll with mayo. You can tell the lobster is fresh and you get some bang for your buck at $34.99 compared to other spots in the city. I think their hot roll may be more for me, so I look forward to trying that another time. AMBIANCE: This spot not only sells prepared food, but it's also a seafood market. I've cooked with their lobster meat and it's great quality. read more

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Had to try it bc it came very well recommended but it really is a " tourist stop" although the lobster was good we had better lobster rolls while in Boston. The place is small so you are better off grabbing and going bc sitting space is limited. read more

James Hook & Co - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Coming from California I really thought west coast vs east coast there wouldn't be that much of a difference between lobster rolls, but after trying this I can tell you that there is leaps and bounds to lobster on the coasts and here at James Hook & Co I can confirm this Boston home grown lobster roll blows everything this coastal living boy has ever had in his life. The roll was amazing and I could probably eat three more no problem. You can still taste the sea but not to much and the mayo must be homemade because it's like nothing I've ever tasted. I'll be coming back tomorrow to give their clam chiefs a try. 100/10 would recommend this place to any traveler as well as any local that hasn't tried it yet! read more

James Hook & Co - *Regular Lobster Roll with Mayo* - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We ate here twice in the few days we were visiting. We tried both the cold and warm lobster rolls. Both are delicious! We preferred the cold one on the hotter day because it was fresh/refreshing. And I would say I'm typically a warm lobster roll person but their cold changed my mind on it. Super good! We got the lobster bisque both days bc it was so good. Might be a tourist spot but I really did enjoy it read more

This was our first visit to Boston and James Hook was recommended to us. First off, it was a very hot day, but the covered patio was nice for shade. Just know, there's only a few bar seats inside (and no air conditioning). Second, it was our first time trying lobster rolls. Out of the three of us, we were split. One loved it, one was just okay, the third said no way. We also got a crab cake and coleslaw, both of which were very good. Lastly, for two lobster rolls, one small crab cake, the coleslaw and three waters (and the waters had just been put in the cooler and they were still warm) it was almost $100. So for us to be sitting in the heat and be a little underwhelmed and overpriced, we left a little let down. But hey! That's vacation--the experience of new things. read more

Lobster roll was best I've ever had. All fresh lobster from the ocean to the tank all right here on the shore. Great place for Togo or shipping lobster. read more

Another episode on my lobster roll quest! We liked James Hook & Co a lot! The cold lobster roll, warm lobster roll, and mac and cheese were all delicious. You can tell how fresh the lobster is in every bite. Despite it being busy, we found seating outside. Our favorite was definitely the warm lobster roll, but honestly, everything we tried was so so good. Highly recommended! read more

James Hook & Co - Lobster Mac & Cheese and cold Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The line was very long, but it went quickly and it was worth it. You can order from the food truck or inside. They are very generous with the lobster on the rolls. SO FRESH. We went with the mayo, but I will be back to try the buttered lobster rolls too. We always got the potato salad which was surprisingly really good. Great vibes. read more

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There are a lot of places in Boston to go for a good lobster roll and this is one of them. They have hot (with butter) and cold (with Mayo) lobster rolls available in regular and large sizes in addition to other seafood dishes as well. Both kinds of lobster roll were very good! There are tanks inside the building that have live lobsters! You can take your food to one of the outdoor tables to eat it. The service was good too. read more

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Great location to enjoy a lobster roll in the summer. However, I do think that the portions are quite small and they didn't toast or season their bun for the lobster roll. The lobster Mac and cheese was good but on the saltier end in my opinion. However, the view is amazing and they have ample outdoor seatings Food: 7/10 Service: self-service Experience: 8/10 Value: 7/10 read more

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Heard it was a requirement to come here if you are visiting. Great experience. Lobster roll and clam chowder was good. read more

James Hook & Co - Regular Lobster Roll with Mayo* 12 OZ Clam Chowder* - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This little shack has some of the BIGGEST flavor in all of Boston. Known for its lobster, James Hook provides some of the best seafood around imo. While the lines may be long and the tables may be limited, it is well worth the wait. I will be sure to visit every time I am in Boston. read more

No wait! Came on a Monday afternoon and sat outside with their covered heated seating. Definitely one of the more pricier lobster rolls I've had in Boston but they do give you A LOT of lobster, but for the price? I'd probably go somewhere else for just as good of a roll. But it was great and a yummy meal!! read more

James Hook & Co - Lobster Roll w Butter - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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