I wanted a Boston experience and I liked the idea of seafood and ramen. Seeing their menu sold me, here's my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking, it could get pretty busy so plan accordingly Seating: Inside seating good for groups and individuals, room for maybe 30 people Vibes: Bostonnnnn! You're in an active area. A balance of neighborhoods and small businesses area. One floor are shops and the other is all houses/apartments. The restaurant itself is pretty simple. Photos of Boston and sailing arts here and there. The pop music was pretty comforting. Great place for a simple food adventure. FOOD / DRINKS Lobster Ramen (A-Ok) You have the option of instant-style ramen or their house mix. It's a solid bowl with a good amount of noodles, broth, and seafood. The blend of lobster and crab keeps it more affordable while still giving you that seafood flavor. Overall, a nice option--more casual than traditional ramen, but still enjoyable. SERVICE Great! Responsive and friendly. TL;DR OVERALL 3.5 stars. Good food, fair prices, and an overall pleasant experience. It leans more toward approachable, crowd-pleasing flavors rather than artisan, but still a solid spot to check out. TIPS * They got a good range of how you want to eat your seafood - fries, soup, sandwiches * OG location 2.0 read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Wooo!!! - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really wanna give this place good marks, but seeing that I eat a lot of lobster from other establishments, the lobster roll here was OK. The meat wasn't sweet and it tasted like it was previously frozen and it wasn't anything special. The bread was bland. Store manager Glenda was so sweet and accommodating. She was just a delight and really wanted to have us have a great experience. We did sample the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. Again, it was OK. The chowder tasted a little chalky and it was overbearing so you couldn't really taste clam. And the bisque was too creamy. A traditional bisque has to have more of the lobster and sherry flavor traditionally but seeing that this one was cream based, it masked the true flavor of the richness of the lobster base. I suppose if you're somebody who never tried a lobster roll, you can come here, but I've just eaten way too many of them to know what is the best. To be fair, I wanna give it another chance and maybe i'll have a better experience. The location is perfect in Back Bay. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really wanted to give top marks to this place. The service is excellent, but the food is just above average. The lobster bisque tasted more like lobster flavored heavy cream than actual bisque. The better soup was the clam chowder, but it wasn't exciting enough to be a must-try. I had the Bostonian lobster roll, with both melted butter and mayo. It's not bad. I mean, to be fair, I find most lobster rolls boring, so I don't think this restaurant is at fault. That said, the one item on the menu that really piqued my curiosity (and my LA palate) is the lobster spicy ramen. The weather was a bit too hot to try it. Besides, I prefer to bring my daughter, who is LA's top authority on spicy ramen, and who is also in town for a while. One definitely plus is their outdoor seating, which always makes everything better on Newbury Street. I'll give an updated review once we try the ramen, as I have a hunch that will be worth the return visit. read more

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The customer service is amazing. The lady behind the counter was lovely. She is warm and inviting. We had a lobster roll. It was filled to the top. The lobster was delicious. The bread was buttery and a nicely toasted. We also had a clam chowder. Cup size. Perfect serving size. Hot and delicious. We will be back the next time we are in Boston area! read more

Pretty good but nothing spectacular. Super skimpy portions of lobster on the sandwich. Prices are steep. Service was friendly, though. I would not come back, but I wouldn't not recommend this place either. read more

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I had a short trip to Boston and a colleague who's a Boston local told me this was the place to go for lobster rolls! I ordered the 6oz lobster roll with butter, bread toasted. It took me every willpower to not devour it in minutes. I mean can you really go wrong? Toasted buttered bread and fresh lobster? Anyway, the lobster was FAT, FRESH, and JUICY. Would come here again. One star off for the lobster Mac and cheese, slight skimping on the lobster pieces and there was nothing too special about the Mac and cheese seasoning. Next time I'm in Boston I'd get this again and grab a bowl of clam chowder! read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobster roll and Lobster Mac & Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were told about the special with two lobster rolls and two chowders for $70, so we decided to go for it. We originally wanted Corona, but unfortunately they didn't have any chilled at the time, so we opted for a bottle of white wine instead. The lobster roll comes with a choice of mayo or hot butter. We chose hot butter, though I'd say the roll itself was already buttery enough that I didn't end up using much of the extra on the side. The bread was soft and buttery, and the lobster tasted pretty fresh.The chowder was creamy, just as it should be. Overall, a cute little shop with a solid offering. Everything was fresh and well prepared, and service was friendly. A pleasant, straightforward lobster roll experience. read more

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OH MY GOD! SoCal girl visiting Boston and I wanted to experience my first lobster roll ever. We tried other places at 2pm and they were full so we headed here and my goodness we should've come here in the first place! It is very unassuming from the outside and the inside could use some love but I don't care. You can lose the aesthetics as long as the food is phenomenal and that's exactly what this was. The clam chowder was UNREAL! Best clam chowder I have ever had. It was so creamy and delicious. We thought the bowl was tiny when I came out but it was a perfect side because it was so rich. The lobster was taaaastyyy. So happy with it and the lobster was thick and chunky and tasted fresh. The toasted and buttered roll it came on added that extra layer of flavor. Excited to come back to Boston and definitely stop in here after a day of Newbury St shopping! read more

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Prob one of my fav lobster rolls in Boston. Went for the bit and came out with a food coma. Fresh lobster on a buttered roll is def the way to go with some clam chowder. read more

We got the lobster ramen and marina bay platter. Seafood is fresh with lobster being fresh and had a nice texture. I do not however recommend the lobster ramen as it is instant noodles with lobster in it. Marina bay was good fish was a good size read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobster Lobstah Ramen - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Tried the Lobster Roll (warm with butter) and onion rings. They were out of Lobster bisque :( I wasn't a fan of the Lobster roll, to me, the Lobster was rubbery and I had to spit out a couple bites. Just wasn't my thing. My boyfriend said tje onion rings were "ok". The service was great, really friendly servers. We sat outside and it was beautiful, really enjoyed that. I still rated a "4" because of everything was good but I guess Lobster rolls just arent my thing. If you are familiar with the InKind app, they are on there so we saved $20 by spending at least $60. read more

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The Skinny: Decent but expensive. Lobster roll leaves a bit to be desired. Came here since they were on InKind while visiting and craving a lobster roll. Overall the fried seafood (we got the fishermans platter to share) was solid. Fried well and a decent portion. Clam chowder was great as well. However a few things missed the mark for me. The lobster bisque was very vinegar-y which is not the typical taste I like for the soup. We also tried both the hot and cold lobster roll. First off - even for a lobster roll it was quite expensive. It was ~$55 - which I get it seafood plus newbury street. However, the lobster was actually pretty bland. There didn't seem to be much flavor - even in the hot buttered one. Lots of meat but it seemed like it had been frozen too long beforehand and gave off an almost water taste. Overall since there is so much good seafood in Boston for a cheaper or comparable price - I'd probably skip coming back here again. Staff was nice and fried food was solid - but the lobster roll, which should be what they are known for, sadly just didn't hit the mark. read more

so I know this place is more for lobster but I was really craving a shrimp po boy and ordered one. Genuinely disappointed, after eating the first half with 3 pieces of shrimp, I opened the second half to find 2 pieces of shrimp . the taste was fine (i ordered no tomato, it typically comes with) but for about $22 total not including tip I've had much much better. Can't speak for the lobster so maybe would've had better luck, but too disappointed by this experience to give it a second shot read more

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One of the better value lobster spots around, I think. Indoor and outdoor dining, service is friendly and efficient. Convenient location as well. Lobster is always pricey though, so definitely hurts a bit. The chowdah is pretty good, not fully sure if it's from Legal, but worth getting. Bostonian - always gotta get a specialty, and this was it. Less meat than the standard, but you get the fundamental experience with some savings which can't hurt. Order it hot with butter. The bread is buttered and toasted well. May not fully fill an appetite, but close. Lobstah Mac - wanted to spice it up so tried something new on visit 2. While more filling than the lobster rolls, it's not as tasty. Bowtie pasta, fair amount of cheese, and lobster meat make up a decent combo, but lobster and bread is unmatched. Skip this and just order a roll. read more

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We came here on Thanksgiving day. We were excited. I checked out reviews before we went. The lobster rolls were decent. Husband ordered chicken philly sandwich and he said it was really good. He also liked the clam chowder. I also ordered the lobster Mac cheese and that was good. The place itself. Eeehhh. The bathrooms were pretty gross. Husband said the men's bathroom was dirty too. I wouldn't visit this place again. Not for the price we paid either (over $167) Server was very friendly. read more

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We were shocked to find out our Lobster on roll was $49!!!!!! For just one roll! Ridiculous!

First time trying Lobstah on a Roll in Boston! The service was awesome and everyone was super nice. The lobster roll was decent -- I went with the cold one (not a butter person), but it was a little plain. The salad was just lettuce and tomato, which surprised us PNW folks lol. BUT the clam chowder?? Absolute star of the meal, it was creamy, flavorful, and sooo good! Great experience! read more

Lobstah On A Roll - * Lobstah sign * - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I absolutely loved my lobster roll here! This restaurant has a prime location on newbury street and sells a very good lobster roll for a decent price. I believe the 4 oz lobster roll was $39. The fries and salad were okay. I wish they put in a little bit of effort to make this spot look cute since it has so much potential, but it is a bit run down unfortunately. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My very first meal was dining here and it was amazing. It wasn't too busy and staff were able to seat my right away - it was a Saturday night too! I ordered the 6oz lobster roll and lobster bisque. The roll came with hot butter on the size so I could control how much went on top. The 6oz was a true 6oz packed with both tail and claw meat. The bisque was very rich and creamy, with plenty of chunks of lobster inside. This was a great first meal and one of my favorites! read more

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Good little hole in the wall place. Conveniently located between all the shops. The prices were higher than what was listed on the menu which is kinda annoying but understandable. I got the lobster grilled cheese and it was really good. Overall good little neighborhood spot. Service was pretty quick- I think we were in and out within 20 mins. read more

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I got the Bostonian sandwich made cold with mayo - this is WAYYY better than any other lobster roll with butter and also had the Chowdah (we demolished immediately) which is from a generations-old-recipe. I cannot recommend this place enough, it felt like we were having lunch with family or friends that we knew for ages. Very clean restaurant, super welcoming staff, and got to meet the chef too who was extremely humble and friendly. You HAVE to try this place if you're in Boston!! read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Bostonian and Clam Chowdah - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Slow service even they are not busy. We ordered lobster ramen and 2 fried combo (clam strips and oysters) and red bean shaved ice. Everything was so so, the best was the shaved ice that was light and soft. Picked this place out of all the restaurants at Newbury St because inKind app offer. Spend $60 and get $20 off but I got the mystery offer which was spend $50 and $25 off. Not that bad that I only need to pay $48 including tips for 2 people. Mostly I will spend more if I ate at other restaurants. read more

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Love this place. It was my first time there earlier this week. Very reasonable prices and very filling. Portion sizes for sandwiches are great. The host was very friendly, and loved the vibe. Knowing it's in Newbury Street, I was sort of expecting a pretentious, upscale, snooty type of establish at firstZ Far from it, it felt as if it's a fisherman's spot by a marina. The blue string lights bordering the ceiling made the place really cool looking. The neon light decoration and when it comes to dining, they get an A+ for super large napkins. I'm the type of person that normally would go through 10+ napkins at most places. The big 2 napkins they gave we like paper hand towels and lasted me the whole time. Ordered the fish sandwich, was done well. Also had the lobster bisque, and the clam strips with fries. Love shoestring fries which I'm glad they gave. Big bonus: larger squeeze bottles of ketchup providing, and they also have malt vinegar. When I want my ketchup, trust me, I want my ketchup. Clam strips had a nice batter and tartar sauce was delicious. My only critique is the lobster bisque is quite thick and heavy. I was expecting a lighter, runnier version. But it's perfect on a winter's day and you get your fill's worth. The cup was more than enough for it. Looking forward to trying the clam chowder, and my favorite dessert: key lime pie (I was just too full for that one sitting). read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobster neon sign & merchandise - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Since I was in Boston. I'd thought it would be fitting to try their Bostonian Lobster roll and White Chowdah. The roll is 4oz of meat. Nothing too crazy. Good portion if you're planning to go and eat other things. Bread was toasted perfectly. Even with takeout it stayed warm. The chowdahhhh. It was THICK. Not sure if that's a Boston thing? but boy having to slurp down that soup that's thicker than gravy will definitely put some meat on your bones. A bit much for my taste but some may like it!? If this was your only spot to hit up that day/night and you a big boy such as I am. I would op out to get the bigger one. Bostonian is "aite" size ya know? read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Bostonian with Clam Chowdah - Bowl (12 oz) - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Yes, the hot butter New England lobster roll was delicious! This is the experience you are expecting when you're in the area. The Lobstah Grilled cheese was a savory treat too. The place is quaint, small with limited seating and is reminiscent of a mom and pop shop full of character. Super casual and service was friendly. It was a Sunday afternoon and squeezing through to get an outdoor table along the sidewalk was tight but still available. Both of my sandwiches were loaded with large chunks of lobster. Super buttery goodness. The grilled cheese was packed with mouth watering calories. This is a good alternative if you've had enough of the classic lobster roll. The only downside really is the price but hey, I've never seen a cheap lobster roll. On the fence? Got off and get here. This is the place! read more

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Visiting from SD and this was one of the stops on my list to try. Fresh lobster , they have 3 different lobster oz sizes for each roll and so good read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobstah Roll 3OZ - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ok the highlight is the lobster roll which was fresh with big chunks of lobster and mayo. Definitely one of the best. The clam chowder seemed more from a can and did not have that many clams. The clam strips was ok, more breading than clam strips but the onion rings were big and tasty. The cashier does double duty as waitress and very friendly. The room was in the basement and only plain chairs and tables. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Boston lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We found this walking around the area. It's a little dark and dated inside but service was good. We were the only customers at the time and the server was attentive. Food came out pretty quickly and everything tasted good. The lobster roll was not as good as Luke's but okay. My kids liked the lobster ramen and fish/shrimp combo. They didn't like the clam chowder. read more

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Cute spot in a brownstone on Newbury. You go inside to order at the counter but can eat on patio or inside. Service was a little slow, but food was yummy! read more

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Let's start with the customer service: They had good customer service. They greeted upon entry, helpful with the menu, cleaned the water off the chairs and tables outside from the rain. No complaints about the customer service. Lobster roll: When the roll first arrived, I thought oh wow now this looks delicious with look at all of this lobster. The roll was good; however, after eating a few bites, I chewed a small piece of shell. Okay no problem I'll just spit that out and continue to eat. A few more bites later, another small shell piece. Okay right now I'm getting annoyed. So now I'm cautiously eating and not able to truly enjoy the food. Kept on eating. A few bites later and I had a huge pieces of shell in my mouth and I'm now I'm pissed *insert expletive*. Not only am I pissed about the huge shell piece, but a piece of it went in between my teeth and later I could taste the blood from my gums. So I then took all the lobster out of the roll to ensure there were no remaining shell pieces and to my surprise, that was the last piece. Clam chowder: This was the first time that I could say since I've been in Boston and I've had clam chowder every day on my trip (a few days) that the clam chowder wasn't good. The consistency was slightly different and the taste was off so I didn't eat half of what I ordered. Overall, if it hadn't been for all of those shell pieces, I might have enjoyed the roll a little more. Definitely didn't like the clam chowder so my entire experience was just okay. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a terrible experience here a couple days ago. When I came in to pick up my order and told the cashier, she simply said "wait." I noticed a bag of food already sitting on the table, but assumed it wasn't mine since she hadn't given it to me. Five minutes later, she finally says "all set" -- and hands me that same bag that had clearly been sitting there the entire time. As soon as I left and opened the box, the fries were already soggy, confirming the food had been sitting out long before I got it. I reached out to them through email and social media to give them a chance to address the situation, but they didn't bother to even read or respond to try and rectify the situation. That tells me everything I need to know about how little they value their customers. I won't be back. And it's severely overpriced. The lobster roll I got was tough and hard to chew. read more

Got 2 lobster rolls and a clam chowder. The clam chowder was a little thick and didn't seem to have a lot of clams. One roll was with hot butter, the other with mayo. Definitely preferred the butter. Lobster was okay, not very flavorful or sweet. Staff were helpful and nice. Maybe caught it on an off day. read more

I was craving a hot lobster roll during Boston marathon weekend and found this place a short walk from my hotel. I ordered ahead on Grubhub and started my nice stroll down to Newbury. I was tracking my order and it finally said "ready" but when I arrived they had no order for me! I showed them my receipt and they double and triple checked but no order. The lady was kind enough to put my order together in about 10 minutes. I was relieved! The hot lobster roll was just perfection. Nice, buttery roll. Plenty of lobster chunks. Great melted butter. I also ordered the lobster Mac n cheese. It took me 3 meals to eat it all! They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outside was busy, the inside less busy. The place is really cozy inside with plenty of seating. They have the huge menu on the wall when you walk in. There is also a bathroom near the counter where you order. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobstah Mac - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Recommended by my son Inlaw-had the clam chowder which was as very " New England"! Delicious . Their fish po-boy was very good as well. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Fish PoBoy - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Highly recommend if you're shopping on Newberry Street! We dropped by on a cold, rainy day craving our first lobster roll to commemorate our trip. It's a small place with a digital menu on the left side of the restaurant. I ordered a lobster roll (to share) and a clam chowder. I have to say, the lobster roll was fire! The brioche was soft and buttery with the perfect crisp on the outside. The lobster was warm and when dipped or drenched in the butter....there's no words. The chowder was silky and creamy with an abundance of clams within. This place definitely hits the spot! read more

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This place smells so bad. Right when you walk in it smells like a combination of feet and seafood. It's in the basement of a Newbury street building so there isn't much light or airflow. The walls are decorated with crayon colored pictures of printed out lobsters. There are a few tables and the place is pretty dirty. We were helped right away and they took our order and brought our food out fast. My lobster roll was packed with meat and I didn't even get the larger one, I got the Bostonian. The roll was excellent and it came with hot butter. I took advantage of the yell check in and got a clam chowder which was okay but lacking in meat. The lobster rolls were definitely the highlight and I wouldn't come here for the ambiance. Would come for the rolls themselves and possibly take them out as the place smells horrible. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Bostonian - Hot Butter - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Winner winner for a lobster roll on newbury st that is affordable and PACKED! The cold lobster roll had more than the hot one so I'm going to recommend the cold lobster roll! Our table had a mixture of all the lobsters they offered and it was delicious. Lobster tacos lobster ramen etc. the ambiance on the patio is great if you can score a seat there. Inside is great too just underground. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This restaurant is small but the food is good! They do have a small patio for outdoor seating and indoor you have to go down the steps to an underground/garden level restaurant. Inside there is a chalkboard menu and decor is pretty simple. We ordered two lobster rolls - one with hot butter and one cold with mayo. The lobster rolls were delicious, it's straight up lobster in a roll! I did observe that these rolls are filled with only lobster claw meat, which was tasty and still sufficient, but I have also been to other restaurants that stuff the rolls with meat from the lobster tail as well. My only complaint would be that I wish these rolls came with a side of chips/fries and/or pickles/slaw. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - The New Englander - Hot Butter - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When walking into the restaurant there was a slight smell that was unpleasant, throughout the course of sitting there we went nose blind to it but it was a bit unsettling. We got the clam chowder which was really good. Then we got the Bostonian with warm butter and unfortunately it wasn't good at all. The lobster was very very chewy, it seemed as if the lobster had been frozen then microwaved and served. The service was excellent. I don't think I would come here again or recommend this location for lobster rolls. read more

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If you're in the area and craving a lobster roll, this is a solid place! Our waiter was friendly and welcoming. This is a casual place to enjoy a nice meal, and i've been several times already. The lobster roll (tried both cold as well as buttered) is a decent amount of meat and delicious! I tried the ramen as well and it was perfect for a cold evening. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobstah Ramen - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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