Great service, fresh oysters, and the lobster roll was top notch! Definitely will be back.read more

If you go to Amherst Oyster Bar on a Saturday, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar with Anda. He…read moreis genuinely one of the best bartenders I've had and has pretty much single-handedly locked me in as a Saturday regular. The Saturday Pop of the Week is SUCH a fun concept -- a boozy popsicle served in a glass of champagne -- and I genuinely find myself wanting to come back every Saturday just to see what he comes up with next. The one pictured was lavender, mint, lemon, and vodka popsicle (THAT HE LITERALLY CAME UP WITH) in champagne, and honestly... the PERFECT drink. Refreshing, creative, balanced, and just sooooo good. But what really makes the experience is Anda. He knows his drinks, knows the food, and gives incredible recommendations and pairings. The oysters were fantastic, including the dressed oyster with strawberry granita, which I probably wouldn't have thought to order on my own but absolutely loved. Then he recommended the cinnamon bun brioche donut and OH. MY. GOD. It was unbelievably soft, warm, heavenly, and the perfect way to finish brunch. I will never get over how soft and light it was. Beyond knowing the menu inside and out, Anda is just so relatable, personable, and genuinely fun to talk to. He makes sitting at the bar feel like part of the experience rather than just somewhere you're having a meal. Every recommendation has been spot-on, and he somehow makes my experience at AOB feel memorable every single time. At this point, Amherst Oyster Bar has become my go-to and one of my most frequent spots, and Anda is honestly a huge reason why. Great oysters, ridiculously good food, creative drinks, and a bartender who clearly knows what he's doing and makes you excited to come back. Couldn't be more pleased -- or more wowed -- by my experiences here. And yes, I will absolutely be back next Saturday for the next Pop of the Week!

The popper was a unique pasty - Somewhat eggy, more firm than flakey, good crunch on the outside…read more The seafood chowder was definitely on point. The best I've had. Plenty of big chunks and big flavor. Staff were friendly and the inside seating was nice and cozy, perfect on a cold winter night. There is plenty of enclosed outdoor seating as well.

Solid food. Always tough finding keto. The wings did have a light coating so not zero carb, but…read morenot too bad to throw me out of wack. Followed it up with the chicken salad. Orders online and it was ready when i got there - perfect for work lunch.

I had heard about Captain Jack's from several people, and was craving a lobster roll, so made the…read more30-mile trip. Not an easy place for my GPS to find, as it's hidden from the road. Plenty of parking, and very impressed with the outdoor seating (some covered, some exposed). Order and pay at one window. Pick up at another. Busy place early afternoon, but my wait time only about 10 minutes. Lobster roll excellent, the smallish bun being overstuffed. I ordered the onion rings instead of fries and was disappointed that they were NOT onion rings. Onion strings (or some people call them onion straws) were given. Large mass of oily straws. Open year-round, although reduced hours off-season. Interesting menu, with various hot dog, chicken, and seafood options. I would rate the lobster roll as 4.5, and the glob of onions as a 2.5. Overall, 4 stars.

Outstanding!! We frequently travel this way and wanted to try something new. Service was quick and…read morevery friendly! Cold lobster roll... ok the reviews say it's a must try, so we did. Delicious!! Nicely buttered roll with so much lobster you have to eat some of it before you can even pick this roll up. And not just claws like some places this was all solid lobster meat. $30 with fries- wish we remembered to opt for the onion straws (next time). Lobster was tender and flavorful with not an over abundant amount of mayo just the tiniest bit to hold everything together and it was tender, flavorful, and overall delicious. Arnold Palmer wasn't powdered lemonade either, it was perfectly fresh and not overly sweet. Then shop at the Amazing food co-op next door. Looking forward to our next trip here. Looks just like the many pics already posted.

So many great vegetarian options! Vegan, gluten free, and pescatarian. Generous portions and…read moreeverything is vegetable oriented rather than carb. Eg relatively small amount of rice with the meal. Great cocktails and mocktails, straws available. It's a spacious restaurant, with an accessible entrance and room to navigate easily. Pay cash for a discount. Friendly staff.

Wonderful service and delicious soup/sandwich combo. The homemade tartar sauce with the fried fish…read morewas perfect. It was nice to have a small salad with the fried fish. Strawberry lemonade was also a hit.

First time but not the last!…read more Food quality - excellent Food quantity - excellent Pricing - very good! Service - excellent

Food is pretty good. Lots of fried seafood ; I like the scallops. I would go there more often but…read moretheir hours are not easy for me to get there. Every once in awhile I get lucky and they're open. Sure wish they were open later.

Service was great and Left 20% cash tip, but was charged an extra 10$ after checking my bank…read morestatement.

Such an odd meal. We're new to the area and were looking for whole boiled lobster for my son's…read morebirthday and this place came up. Supposedly it's seafood with Cajun flair? He was pretty excited. We went on a Monday and there were only a few other people there. Major first issue, they no longer serve the boiled lobster that is front and center on their menu... only the lobster TALES for $41!! The menus are paper and could easily be marked to show they don't sell it... or at the very least the server could MENTION that it's not available when she brings the menus. I asked twice if the $41 was the price for JUST the lobster and she said that it was, so we ordered additional sides. The menu was unusual... SOME spicy seafood items mixed in with stuff you'd only ever see on a menu in an Asian Restaurant. Fried dumplings, crab rangoon... and the $14 "Cajun Spicy Rice w/Shrimp" was literally a bowl of Asian fried rice with shrimp, not the least bit spicy OR Cajun. The woman that seated and served us was absolutely FLAT in her demeanor. Everyone is human and people have bad days, but she didn't smile a single time. I told her we were celebrating his birthday and she didn't even NOD in acknowledgment, just stood silently waiting for us to order... it was awkward. We felt like we were putting her out, like she had somewhere else to be and couldn't be bothered. They cover the table with a piece of brown paper, but the areas it doesn't reach were sticky like old kitchen grease. They bring the absolutely cheapest plastic utensils, the forks were so flimsy that we had trouble getting the meat out of the shell with them and finally had to ask if they had any metal ones. (They did, which begs the question, why don't they bring them to start?) They don't bring a nut cracker or a pick either, or even a table knife. It was a pretty messy meal. The lobster tails INCLUDED corn on the cob and potatoes, so we ended up with enough food for an entire second meal. In terms of the meal itself, it was pretty good. The Cajun fries were great, the onion rings too. I had some of the best fried whole clams and scallops of my life. The fried dumplings were also spectacular, though they don't offer dumpling sauce, only packets of soy sauce. The Cajun Rice was meh... it was disappointing for $14 and really hard to eat with the tiny plastic fork. The bill came to $104 before tip. Crazy that those prices don't justify real tableware. We'll definitely try it at least once more (maybe as takeout)... hopefully there will be a new server or she'll be in a better mood.

I ordered the half sandwich & bowl of chowder for lunch and hummed my way through the clam chowder,…read moreit was so good! The sandwich was thick & fresh. My companion & I shared a piece of carrot cake that was also to-die-for. Ambiance was cozy & the waitstaff was friendly & efficient . I highly recommend this place.

We went for my birthday and had a great experience. The food , service and ambiance were all great.read more

It was 5/1/26 in the evening. We were visiting this cute, quaint town because my best friend…read moregraduated with her BS from SNHU. On every website we searched, Hooked was the #1 rating. That settled it; we had to try it. Out of sheer excitement or exhaustion, we forgot to make a reservation. I quickly remembered this mistake as we entered Hooked. People filled every table and seat at the bar. I looked at my bestie with great concern because we were anticipating our first meal of the day. The hostess welcomed us warmly, and then she asked the dreadful question, "Do y'all have a reservation?" We sadly said no, and she immediately began to express regret. Maybe it was the "Grad2026" headband or the disappointment on our faces that caused her to have pity on us because she told us to wait one second. The hostess walked to the bar, then she went to the main seating area, lastly she went next door where there's additional seating. She returned with a smile and motioned for us to follow her. The hostess found us seats at the bar! We ordered, chatted with the locals, and ate a delicious meal. We even made room for dessert which we learned was made by the owner, the hostess! Whenever we visit New Hampshire again, we're definitely stopping by Hooked!

Okay so I came here on a graduation night with no reservation on a hope and a prayer... I'm…read moreassuming the owner was the lady who came to tell me it was reservation only and there was nothing they could do. I was heart broken but it was my own undoing as I djdnt make a reservation. Just as I was opening yelp to find another place to try she came and got me from outside as a spot opened up! That's service! And I won't forget it. All the staff was very kind and she checked in with me several times during my meal to make sure it was going well. The ambiance is a little noisy but it's a raw bar that has sports on. The food is delicious. I could have eaten the Cippino forever! The broth was a complex delicious and perfectly spiced tomato base. The seafood was plentiful and large sized. I have never seen shrimp so big! I also ate oysters and had an amazing home made peaches and cream cheese cake. Listen I don't really like cheese cake but I could eat that cake everyday for the rest of my life. Everything from start to finish once I sat down. Was delicious and the staff was very kind. This food was fired fresh in the kitchen. I could see if from my bar seat. So if it took a little bit it was worth it! I'd eat here the next time I'm in Manchester 10/10

This place blew all my expectations out of the water. Split the New England platter with a friend…read more The stand out meat was definitely the crab legs, but everything was great. The mussels were extremely large (alarming) but we had heard that from other reviews. Ordered a lemonade that was nothing special, but server took our request for extra lemons seriously. Bibs, gloves, and moist towelettes included. Pro tip: get a side of white rice! Rolling the rice into balls and dunking it into the sauce is a great experience. The vibes were casual but upscale. Very clean, and great decor.

I went with a group and we all chose fry baskets by happenstance. Everything came out crisp and…read morecrunchy. Onion rings are on the small side and not those bracelet-sized rings you see at pubs, which meshes better with a fried shrimp basket. Husband said the catfish was cleaned well. We were there for lunch; it was not terribly busy and our server was attentive in refilling drinks and making sure food came out correctly.

Excellent Seafood! FRESH & seasoned well. Friendly service…read more Enjoyed the apple blueberry crisp dessert.

2 people in the party of 4 ordered scallops. In both dishes the scallops were overcooked, having a…read moredark leathery-like surface. Though I had thoroughly the fish and chips years earlier, this portion was smaller and greasier. Although I had specifically requested that the fries be served very hot, they seemed as though they had been sitting for a bit; simple request gone bad. The dessert was decent.