We got the lobster Mac n cheese, although it tasted super fresh, for the price it did not have an impressive amount of lobster. The group we went with got lobster rolls and that seemed to be a crowd favorite and have a lot more lobster! Super nice staff and neat little underground restaurant. Would get a different dish next time but a little pricey for the amount of food you get. read more

This lobster roll was so so good!! Small quaint place so be sure to have time readily available for them to prepare your meal. Service was great too. Next time I'm in Boston, I'm trying the New Englander. read more

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

Went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and wifey was still hungry and has been craving for a lobster roll. Seemed like they only had 1 server for the whole place and you could tell he wasn't in the greatest of moods. The set up is waited tables, they should switch it to counter service instead if they have staffing issues. The outside patio was nice, a little tight but that's to be expected on newbury. Inside it smelled like a sewer or bathroom, we sat outside but when I went to get the check from the server it did not smell pleasant. For the food, I got a cup of chowder that I couldn't eat. It was spoiled, I took one bite and spit it out. The onion rings were fine, a touch greasy but nothing to complain about. The main show, the lobster roll was fine as quoted from wifey. There were chunks of knuckle and claw meat but lacked any real seasoning. Similar to other reviews, the lobster is kinda on top of the split bun instead of really knit. The bread was a nice brioche but the lobster would fall out after every other bite. This lobstah roll is not a spot I would go out of my way to hit up. There are others who have more value for the lobster roll and edible clam chowders. read more

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This place was smooth good. Highly recommend everyone to try this place out. Right in the middle of Newbury street so easy to get to. Great food choice. read more

I have to preface this by saying, I have never had a lobster roll. I am also a visitor from Texas, take that as you will. I was staying in the area and was told by a coworker to "Stay away from Lukes". I don't think it was about the food, he just mentioned something about New York and I quit listening. I walked in and was looking at the menu board when the waitress walked up and asked if I were dining in or wanted takeout. I told her I would like to sit outside and she handed me a menu and said she would be right out. It had rained overnight and most of the tables and chairs were wet. I found one that was dry, but the table had not been cleaned. I ordered the Bostonian and clam chowder. They have two options, one with mayo and one without. I ordered without. I am unreasonable in my distaste for mayo. The chowder comes with oyster crackers. It came out first and was tasty. Full of clams and very thick. The temperature was not hot. It was perfect to eat immediately, I just prefer soups stews chowders to be hot. The lobster was perfectly cooked. So tender. And just covered in butter. The lobster was buttery, the roll was buttery, and they gave you a little cup of butter if that was not enough. It was more than enough for me. There is no seasoning on it, it isn't even salted butter. The star of the show is the lobster and the sweet roll. The service was nice, I loved sitting and people watching outside, and the price point seemed very fair. I can now say I have been to Boston and got a Lobstah Roll. read more

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This place is AMAZING! I was in Boston for only the weekend. I came here Saturday for lunch....then again for dinner right before they closed! Family owned - yet freaking amazing! Next time I'm in Boston I will definitely have my feet under their table!! read more

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

Came here during the eclipse (around 2-3pm), and it was nice to sit outside and feel the vibes of everyone walking around trying to catch a (safe) glimpse! Service/ambiance: Definitely a casual place. There are only a couple of tables outside, but we were lucky to grab a spot! The fish and chips were meant to come with onion rings, so the server brought them in addition to the fries without charge. Definitely appreciated that! Food: That lobster roll was absolutely delicious - I still think about it. For the amount I paid, I was glad that it came with a ton of lobster! The roll was buttery and held its structure through every bite. The onion rings and fried fish could have used a better batter though. The breading was coming off the onion ring with each bite, and the fish wasn't crispy at all. Good taste though! The lobster roll was one of my favorite bites in Boston. Definitely the star of the meal/restaurant! read more

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

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For such a restaurant name, I thought the lobster roll was going to be the best lobster roll in town. Looking at all the other photos on Yelp, I feel like I got punk'd. The roll was nothing like the photo they have advertising it; where are those large crab claws at? Not in my roll. There were absolutely no claws in there, and it was not worth $36 dollars. The restaurant itself is definitely a hole in the wall, with some outdoor seating and basically a basement of a building. The lady who took my order was very nice, but I mentioned I was in a hurry before I ordered and asked how long it would take for the roll, because I can't wait long, to which she replied about 5 minutes. Seemed right, considering it doesn't take much to put together. Well, it ended up taking 15 minutes and I had to scarf it down. I'd recommend requesting claw meat when you are ordering your roll, because it's hit or miss apparently. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - expectations vs. reality. So sad. I can't believe I paid $36 for this - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A fast casual joint on Newbury Street that sells your classic lobster rolls for the same premium price everywhere else with a fraction of the food quality. Everything I ordered here just seemed off--the clam chowder tasted old and sour, like it's been sitting there for days. The onion rings were so oily that it could likely fuel a vehicle, or give you an upset stomach. And the lobster roll was just very meh amongst a sea of other good lobster roll restaurants in the city. You are likely to fulfill your seafood/lobster roll cravings anywhere other than this place. read more

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Lobster rolls were awesome! Staff was very friendly. Definitely hole in the wall atmosphere. Our group all enjoyed their meal options. So yummy! read more

Great lunch box deal, perfect amount of food and the fries are those yummy skinny salty ones - the best! No AC really so it's a little warm down there, but staff was friendly! read more

Good service but so overpriced. I got the small lobster roll and for 40 bucks, I got about 4 bites. The sandwich was barely filled, definitely not overflowing with lobster as advertised. On the plus side, at least they offered hot lobster rolls. Would not recommend though. read more

Perfect quaint little place we found while walking. The chowder was awesome. I had a burger and it was ok. My sister said the lobster roll was great as was the lobster bisque. read more

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

Good service and food. Simple menu. Exactly as the name implies. Simple place no frills, located in basement. Good lobster. Would eat here again. read more

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

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This is where the visitors go to check the box for their "lobster roll" experience. I would totally skip. Take an Uber and travel further beyond the beaten path. Way overpriced even for lobster. read more

Was craving a Lobster Roll during my quick trip to Boston, and I was doing a little shopping on Newbury street, so I quickly looked around for a good Lobster roll location. The location itself is a little hard to find, and I have to admit I was a little confused when I first entered the restaurant, but when you see the Lobster Roll poster outside and go through the lower door of the building, you're in the right place. I've seen a few reviews mention that the portions were pretty small, but I didn't even get the biggest roll and got more than enough meat ! I did eat directly at the restaurant so that might have made a difference. The service was quick and the waitress was very kind. I got the hot buttered lobster roll, my personal favorite. The lobster roll itself was very solid, the only critique I might have is that the roll was HUGE, and even though I thought there was plenty of meat, there was even more bread, which made the roll pretty hard to finish. Long story short, a very charming place, and you'll definitely get a solid lobster roll. Maybe not a pot I'd go out of my way to get, but very happy I tried it. read more

Quick service and good food. We tried a few things and everyone loved it. We had lobster roll, wicked fish sandwich and lobster grilled cheese. read more

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I had a hot buttered lobstah roll (4oz) and my friend had lobstah tacos. I was so excited to eat my roll that I forgot to take a picture! It was good and buttery, but the lobster had little flavor, like it was frozen. It was still good but not great, thus the 4 star rating. It was definitely enough to fill me up compared to the 6 oz. We sat outside because the restaurant itself had a funky, musty smell and it was nice out. Our waitress was fantastic. I'd try it again. read more

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

Clam Chowder has a weird after taste and they didn't have crackers! Not returning to this establishment. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Clam Chowder Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of the most unpleasant dining experiences in recent memory. The food was not fresh- fried oysters had a bad fishy taste, the lobster was stringy and tough, but worst of all was the sewer smell permeating the dining room. So revolting. read more

I love lobsters but the lobster rolls here are just flavorless. I love how they're so generous with the amount of lobster they put in the warm buttery bun, as well as how the lobster was tender and juicy. However they were just flavorless. It's either the lobsters weren't fresh or they over washed them and got rid of all the saltwater. We also got the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was very different... didn't noticed any lobster flavor in there and it was just meh. The clam chowder however was the best, all the way from the texture to the flavor. read more

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

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Adorable little spot & I highly recommend the rolls!!!! Came in from out of town on a mission to eat a lobster roll and we showed up right before the kitchen closed :( but the lovely guy working asked the kitchen to add our order in last minute and it was a success!!! The roll was heavenly and so tasty. A must try if you're in the Back Bay area! read more

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

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Lobster bisque was a huge disappointment. Tasted like too much butter with no lobster in it at all. Lobster roll was mediocre. We were so disappointed we had to go get another meal because this one was so bad. Super friendly service and casual ambiance. read more

Service is excellent. Kitchen is slow. 6 ounces of lobstah on a roll for 45 bucks. I should have known better. I've had countless rolls throughout the city and into Maine and while this one is decent it's absolute highway robbery. Especially near the source. $2 extra for hot buttah?! That's the biggest joke of them all. A la Carte?! It's around the same price at Neptune, where you get about the same amount or possibly even more at 7-8 oz. meat and WITH fries included! Not to mention theirs is far superior and no extra charge for buttah. Absolute insanity. Good cole slaw. read more

The food was great, the service was good awful. A lot of items on the menu were "unavailable" for some reason or another. The lobster roll and lobster grilled cheese were fantastic. read more

Lobstah on a Roll was so good we came back a second time! This is located on Newbury St, in a part of Boston that immediately reminded me of Soho NYC. I was pleased to see that this restaurant is run by fellow Koreans. It was the weekend but it wasn't busy and service was great. They were out of the clam chowdah the first night we went but it was available the next night when we returned to order takeout. We ordered two Lobstah rolls (one hot with butter and the other cold with mayo) and a side of onion rings to share. The lobster was nicely cooked, smothered in mayo and butter, and nestled inside a toasted bun. Both the mayo and butter were savory yet not overpowering, which was perfect. Like some reviews mentioned, the portion sizes of the rolls are on the smaller side compared to the price tag but it was what we expected. The onion rings were completely underwhelming, lacking in salt, and had inconsistent texture (on each onion ring, some parts were soggy and other parts were crispy but none was perfect). The clam chowdah had a good chunky consistency with very few pieces of clam but it had decent flavor and it was free so I can't complain. 4 stars for the delicious lobster rolls, free chowder, and good customer service but I would avoid everything else on the menu. read more

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If there were half stars, I would give this 3.5. Ordered a lobster roll (hot with butter) and the lobster tacos. The lobster tacos were really just okay and had too much mayonnaise. They did not have much flavor. The lobster roll was good and the bun was soft, but some toasted on the outside (good consistency). Also enjoyed mango Hawaiian shave ice! It was a nice bonus for this place to have shave ice, so I guess 4 stars is accurate. read more

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Food was delicious and fairly priced! Staff was friendly and efficient. The place has some really nice outdoor seating that makes for an all around good vibe! read more

THE definition of lobstah roll!!! Superb rolls - I had the Bostonian and a cup of chowder (rich and creamy and delicious) and it was plenty of food. The decor/ambiance is unique, it is downstairs in a small quaint space no frills but fantastic. First night here we will definitely be back. Service is very friendly and food comes quick. Don't have the bill yet but it doesn't matter; if you are looking for lobster roll in Boston this is the place. Excellent!!! read more

Voted best tasting "lobstah roll" by my wife and mother-in-law after we visited three Boston-area seafood restaurants. We appreciate the accuracy in our take out order. These were the most pricey sandwiches purchased during our Beantown visit. Is "market price" code for better sign up for overtime at work? Seems that it is. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Three "lobstahs on a roll," fries, and some clam chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

it's giving a fast food vibe but the quality of the food is really good. very yummy. great service. read more

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

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YUM!! It's been years since being in Boston & boy did I miss the food! Chilly spring day, grabbed a table on the patio. The clam 'chowda' is AMAZING! As thick as gravy with plenty of clams & lots of creamy potatoes. No need for oyster crackers with this chowda! I should have stopped there but it was my 1st meal & I wanted a lobster roll dang it! So I pushed on & was so excited when I got my 'Bostonian lobsta roll' (4oz of lobster vs 6oz) with hot butter. It was amazing even cold!! I only say that because it was shady, windy & 50 degrees! The food obviously cools down pretty quick, no fault of theirs. I was STUFFED but there's no way in HEthat this Midwestern girl was going was to waste so I skipped most of the bread & ate ALL the lobster! It was sooooo good!! The service was a bit slow, but they were packed, & I'm pretty sure there was only 1, MAYBE 2 waitresses. Regardless, she was super nice & as attentive as possible while being pulled in a million different ways. I would definitely go back. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Clam 'Chowda' - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I both got lobster rolls from Lobstah On A Roll. I got the Bostonian- warm (bottom) and he got the New Englander- cold (top). They were both delicious. We especially liked the buttery bun as well as the chunks of lobster. Overall, a solid lobster roll. The fries were average. Service was great. Our server was great. She was super friendly and attentive. The ambiance was okay. They have a cute outdoor patio area, but the inside doesn't feel so inviting. You are in a basement and don't forget that. A little awkwardly quiet and nothing too fancy. I would say the food and service make up for it though. read more

Lobstah On A Roll - New Englander - Hot Butter (on the top), Bostonian - Mayo (on the bottom); Fries - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Kind of a small restaurant, but very good food and at a decent price. Not much of a crowd so service was fast and attentive. Highly recommend the lobster roll! read more

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Great hole in the wall and perfectly located in the famous Newbury Street shopping block. Stop in!! Their lobstah is killer and their clam chowdah is the bomb. For us though, the service was the kicker here. Lovely waitress and so friendly! Great little outdoor seating area. read more

This place's lobster was actually quite good, but the overall experience was a bit meh. We were the only diners on a Sunday night and so it was a bit sad. However we got our orders taken right away and food came out promptly, and that was the last we saw of our waitress. She even left the card reader on our table to pay for the bill ourselves. Tacos were tasty but the lobster was wet so it was dripping. The lobster roll had good lobster but the roll was way too thick read more

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

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The lobster roll was full. They definitely were not stingy with the lobster meat. But the winner of this combo was the Clam Chowdah - Bowl!!!! I've had some good chowdah but this was bomb.com! The waitress there was pretty awesome with great service and all the good vibes! It was quiet when we arrived but the food made some noise for sure! read more

Lobstah On A Roll - Lobster roll with Clam Chowdah - Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lobster was decent, but be prepared to pay a lot for food that isn't quite worth the $. Would not recommend getting anything but the lobster or onion rings. read more

Another solid meal when I was in Boston for a short trip with no time but desperately wanted a lobster roll. One Doordash order later, my clam chowdah and lobstah roll was in my hands. You can get the lobster naked or prepped with drawn butter or with mayo...oh my goodness, yes!! read more

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

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In general, one of the better lobster roll options in the city. Love the challah roll, like that's the reason I come back. Don't really recommend anything outside that. They used to have a phenomenal crab cake sandwich but that was years ago. Just stick to the lobster roll. read more