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    Lobster Pound

    4.6 (304 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bill T.

    Everything about the Lobster Pound is excellent! The owners, Jim & Kelly are generous, wonderful people. Freshest seafood around! Lobster Rolls are awesome! Great staff too!

    Large Connecticut Roll
    Robert C.

    Fresh seafood and shellfish, sourced in the USA, including live fresh Maine Lobsters kept in tank on premises. Whole belly clams, New England clam chowder and a neat eating area inside or out. A slice of New England here in Bradenton. Owner and staff are courteous and friendly.

    Blackened grouper
    Christin M.

    BEST BLACKENED GROUPER I'VE EVER HAD! My sister and I were en route back from the Lena Road Landfill and decided to stop for lunch. We googled and found the highly rated Lobster Pound. It's easy to find in Lakewood Ranch and there's ample parking provided. The Lobster Pound is a quaint place, with an extensive menu (see photo attached). We were welcomed warmly upon arrival and given time to peruse the vast menu. Ultimately we went with the blackened grouper sandwich and OH EM GEE am I glad. It took some time to come out but this speaks to them making things as they are ordered and it was 100% worth the wait. The fish was incredibly flavorful and juicy. So juicy and cooked perfectly! It didn't need any sauce or additional seasoning, it was outstanding on its own with tomato and lettuce on a bun. They also are sure to give you a large piece of grouper/nice serving size. This was hands down the best grouper sandwich I've experienced ever. Highly recommend stopping into the Lobster Pound and giving their offerings a try. Everything looked really good.

    The Giant cold and hot with hush puppies
    Lauren S.

    We tried the Giant cold and hot with hush puppies. My friend thought hot, the lobster seemed overcooked. My cold with mayo was good, but maybe needed something extra to give it a bit more flavor. Hush puppies were just ok. Coleslaw was good.

    Fresh scallops
    Laurence K.

    Have you ever been to a restaurant where no matter what you pick off the menu it's fabulous? I've had just about everything on this menu and it hasn't failed me yet! The fish chowder was very good but spicy, but if you like spice, the flavor is incredible! The clam chowder is New England "finest kind" as is the pan seared scallops, fresh Maine lobster, and anything else you care to name! Not the first time we've been here, obviously, and not the first review, however, they keep getting better! Jim and Kelly, the proprietors are incredibly cordial. The whole experience of coming here is not just the food, but the wonderful warm reception you get from everyone, whether it is Jim, or Kelly or Bob and Tucker! I love family businesses and this is the reason why! We drive a hour to get here and it's worth every mile!

    Regular Lobster Roll with fries.
    Jason D.

    Lobster Pound - A Hidden Gem That Delivers Big Flavor and Even Bigger Hospitality If you're anywhere near this spot and haven't been to Lobster Pound yet, you're missing out. I stopped in recently and was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food and the warmth of the service. The lobster roll? Perfection. Overflowing with sweet, tender claw and knuckle meat, lightly dressed to let the freshness shine, and nestled in a perfectly toasted, buttery roll. Paired with golden, hand-cut fries that had just the right amount of crisp -- not greasy, just addictive. Even the garnish and lemon wedge felt thoughtfully placed. The vibe inside is laid-back and unpretentious -- a small place with a big heart. The staff were incredibly friendly and genuinely seemed to care that every customer was having a great experience. It's the kind of service that makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. If you want a true taste of coastal comfort food with the kind of service that turns a meal into a memory, Lobster Pound delivers. I'll absolutely be back

    Connecticut Connecticut Roll - Regular
    Heather J.

    6.5/10 - I honestly had a high hopes for this but it wasn't all that. I would have loved maybe some lobster tail on the roll but it wasn't all just the claws. Was pleased with the amount of meat however. Service was great. Ambiance ehh it's in a shopping center.

    Regular Connecticut roll with fries.
    Rachel C.

    Went to the lobster pound over the weekend. I've been wanting to check this place out because my husband has lately been very obsessed with lobster rolls, they are his favorite food. So anytime we see a place that serves them we check it out. First I will say this was a great lunch spot. Second, the staff was all very nice and very attentive. Third, they sold a lot of fresh fish and I was pleasantly surprised that it did not smell the slightest bit of fishy inside. Now onto the roll, the lobster was so fresh, the portion sizes were great for the price, the sides were amazing. The only thing is that the lobster rolls, both the hot and the cold, lacked flavor. I was slightly disappointed because this place had everything going for it, but the rolls ended up being lackluster because they just didn't have any seasoning. The lobster was delicious and fresh but lemon and butter and mayo can only take it so far. It's possible we just got a bad batch but unfortunately I was not in love with this place. Everything else was really good though. So maybe give it a try and see if it is better for you!

    New England Nor'Easter Lobster Roll Cole Slaw - Side
    Rachel M.

    Been wanting to try this lobster roll forever and finally did. I ordered my Connecticut Lobster Roll and it came out fairly fast. I'm glad I already planned and take it to go and eat it elsewhere because it was a sauna in there. The guy working was super nice. The lobster roll which I got with Cole slaw just was ok. No biggie, no pronounced flavor or anything. It was really that is it Ambience couple tables inside and outside tables and remember there was no air on a scorching May Day. I'll pass next time on this one. Unfortunately.

    Giant Connecticut lobster roll for $36. You get 1.5 lbs of pure lobster meat!
    Wen L.

    Wow this is by far one of the BEST lobster roll I've ever had. Don't think too hard and just get their giant Connecticut lobster roll for $36 and you get 1.5 lbs of pure lobster meat drenched in butter! On top of that great service! The owner even came out to thank every customer at the table which is unheard of these days. Very old school and classy. I love it!

    Grouper basket
    Andrew C.

    Awesome little place, excellent fresh seafood, big portions reasonable price, friendly staff and owner.

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    Awesome little joint. Impressive menu board. Fast and reasonable. The grouper was great. Outdoor seating on the sidewalk was fun.

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    I had the clam roll it was coated and fried well but they left the necks on the clams and were kinda chewy!

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    Great food. The owners operate it and they are first rate. Won't find any better or fresher seafood. We are regulars.

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