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    Lobster Haven

    3.9 (545 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    UConn lobster roll, added corn. Came with fried & potato salad. Sooo much lobster I couldn't fit it all on the bun.
    Cheri P.

    I was visiting Tampa from the Chicago land area and could not wait to enjoy some fresh seafood, especially lobster. I was pleased to see that this restaurant was located near our hotel. I ordered takeout one evening. I decided to try the UConn lobster roll, with corn, fries, and potato salad. The food did not disappoint! It was absolutely delicious. The only issue that I had is that they did not include any eating utensils or napkins. Nor did I have any at the hotel. So it was very interesting to try to eat this food without anything to eat it with. If I'm ever back down in Tampa again, I would definitely come back here, but will check the bag for utensils.

    Facts.

    Just since I have yet to forget how horribly the owner and workers treated me when I brought this to their attention. Heres actually scientist proving it, but the owner will still probably say it's ok to boil lobsters alive and rib their claws off while alive. Shouldn't support these people. Hopefully they choose to educate themselves and humanly treat the animals that make their business.

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    Carolyn S.

    On today's episode of why haven't I gone here sooner... I've been wanting to check out Lobster Haven for a long time now, and I'm so glad to finally make the trip! I love lobster rolls, and it's kinda rare to get my hands on some that's NOT all the way out in the beach and outrageously expensive, so here we go... True to its name, Lobster Haven serves lobster rolls on top of all kind of dishes with lobster, but also other sea food as well. The first thing I got was the lobster roll. It was simple and delicious, boasting a healthy pile of chilled lobster on top of a buttered split roll and the right amount of mayo. It came with a side of fries and you can choose between potato salad and coleslaw. Had I known it came with fries, I would have gone with the coleslaw, because that's an awful lot of potato, but then again, I'm always down for homemade potato salad. Next time I'll get the UConn roll with coleslaw so I can eat the fries. Welp, my appetite for this place hasn't been satiated, so I had to come back for seconds, so I toted my adorable baby shih tzu, Muffin, with me. (Disclaimer: dog friendly, but I recommend you always ask first, and she's in a stroller) I just HAD to get the Lobster Mac and Cheese, another dish that somehow is becoming harder to find. My goodness I'm in love. Their mac n cheese is delicious with a generous helping of pasta with spicy cheese sauce (which gives it a unique flavor with an extra Ka-POW) and once again another generous helping of lobster that does justice to their namesake. This is such a cool place with the interior decor screaming New Orleans vibes with the Royal Purple walls and beautiful impressionist art hanging on them, so it feels like I've never left the city. The people here are super cool, friendly on arrival and welcoming of me and Muffin. This will have to be a new regular haunt for us for sure.

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    Petrice H.

    When I say I want shrimp, this is the size I want! We went to Lobster Haven in search of jumbo shrimp, but had no idea this is what I would find. Not bad for the cost, I got about 7 for $25 +tax. They were frozen solid and only took a few minutes to thaw. The location isn't the cutest, so don't expect that. But when visiting a seafood/type market, I wasn't expecting glitz and glam. It smelled like a seafood spot, and looked like one. They have a small counter with fish and such, and a freestanding coolers with more seafood and these large shrimp. There is also a small restaurant connected to the market. It is a bit dated but I'm sure locals that frequent here love it. Cant wait to go back and get more shrimp and maybe check out what else they have.

    Lobster claws
    Sandee S.

    Enjoying a seafood dinner to celebrate my birthday. This is a small bar/restaurant with a seafood market as well. Very kitschy but great! We started with cups of clam chowder that was hot and smoky as they add bacon and smoked paprika. We also had lobster claws and then they brought out fried salmon bites that they are having people sample to see if it should be added to the menu (yes it should because it was delicious!) Then for dinner Rich had whole belly clams platter (came on a bed of onion straws with French fries) and I had conch fritters and garlic feta shrimp (both are appetizers). The conch fritters had a wonderful seasoning and although they look dark in this picture, they were fried perfectly. The garlic feta shrimp sauce had actual bits of feta and garlic instead of being blended. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back as there are other menu items we want to try!

    Gold Bucket w/ 1.5 pound lobster
    Melanie H.

    Divey but Delicious! Do not go here expecting a fancy restaurant. Half of the place is a store, and you can also order fresh seafood. The other half is the bar and restaurant. It's not a huge place, and it filled up quickly after we arrived for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We ordered the Gold Bucket and upgraded to a 1 1/2-pound lobster. We also ordered conch fritters. Everything was so good. The lobster, clams, and mussels were flavorful but not overseasoned, so you could definitely taste the freshness. This was my first time trying conch fritters, and now I'm hooked! They're light, not greasy at all, and have a good amount of conch meat. I was pleasantly surprised by the potatoes in the boil. They actually put care into them. They were diced and seasoned so nicely. They didn't just throw whole, unseasoned potatoes in there (we never eat those). From what I could tell by looking around at what other people ordered, the buckets and lobster rolls were pretty popular.

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    Been here several times over the last 1.5 years. Always a fantastic meal! The staff is attentive and does a good job. Highly recommend!

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    fantastic super fresh New England seafood and crab. most favorite for Lonster and hard to find clams

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    Great little local place that was a new discovery for us. Great personal service and the food was fantastic. Can't wait to go back!

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    not bad but a little pricey. Lobsters were great as well the steamer clams from up north

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    The food here is always great! I love the lazy man's lobster. Everything is delicious and made to order. They take pride in what they serve!

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    Lobster roll was great with decent portion. Quality of meat was fantastic! Will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Lobster Haven

    The bar has been closed by the county. Anyone know why?

    Hillsborough County decided that our license did not cover that suite. We are still currently working on it. It should be rectified soon. Thank you.

    Outside the buns, is the seafood prepared gluten free?

    There are many of the menu items that are gluten free. Lobster is gluten free, salmon, clams, broccoli, shrimp etc. You can view the menu at Lobsterhaven.net. Thnk you

    Any chance Lobster Haven has Baked Stuffed Lobster as an entrée? If not, any restaurants offering…

    We do not have Baked Stuffed Lobster, We do have the Lazyman, a whole picked lobster on a bed of crackers, topped with melted butter, not quite the same but scrumptious. You can actually view our menu at Lobsterhaven.net

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