Ate here in November with my brother and his wife, and my sister. It was chilly out, and where we were seated, by a window, we could feel a draft, so we asked to be moved. The next table was too small for the 4 of us to eat comfortably without constantly bumping elbows. Finally, got a good seat, it was fairly warm, and room to move. The lighting was so dim, it made it difficult to read the menu. We were having to use the flashlights on our phones for lighting. The waiter seated us and then I guess he went on dinner break because we sat there for quite a bit waiting to at least order drinks. Or maybe it was just him covering the whole restaurant, I dunno, but I know we sat and waited. When he returned, we ordered drinks, and dinner as we didn't want to go through that wait again. I had never eaten at the Lobster Trap before, so I was looking forward to eating here, as being from the area, I know it's been around since I moved to the area in the early 80's. And by the looks of the place, that's the last time it went thru any kind of decor update. (I'm not being rude, just honest, but I'm sure if I'm wrong, u die hards will correct me). Sadly, I was disappointed with the whole shebang. The atmosphere, the food, the waiter, none of it made me feel like I couldn't wait to come back. I was sooooo hoping that this would be a valley jewel, "a must" to eat at again and again. For a meal that's going to cost you at least 75$ ( I don't drink alcohol) ,and a desire to take home the leftovers, you may want to skip The Lobster Trap. read more

Made a reservation at 5 We were there sharp but they told us that they ran out and closing early. Although the situation is understandable, would have not wasted time coming if the restaurant let me know that they were going to close early read more

This place is interesting. Reviews are iffy. The place has a cafeteria feel. Staff were nice. I really wanted lobster stew. We got a bowl to split and it was the most disgusting, flavorless thing I've ever had! It was a bowl of whole milk cut with some 2% and a lobster tail thrown in. Like they ran out and made it on the fly and forgot the butter. The lobster tail was also two giant pieces that we had to cut up. There was more than half left when the waitress picked it up- didn't even ask how it was. Shame. The boiled seafood platter was delicious! The Italian one was ok. Not sure why they don't crack the lobster?! Who puts a giant hot scoop of red sauce on top of a lobster. The seafood on this platter was also overdone. Disappointing! Wouldn't return! read more

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We ate here once last year and had a decent meal with okay service, so we decided to give it another shot despite the recent bad reviews. Big mistake. We walked in on a Sunday night around 8:15 asking for a table for two. The posted hours say they're open until 9, and there were still people sitting at tables looking at menus. No one was at the hostess stand, so I wandered around until an older woman (Ellen, we later learned) popped out from the back and asked if we were looking for dinner. When I said yes, she told us, "Ohhh, I think they closed the kitchen already -- sometimes we do that on Sunday." You think? Either you're open or you're not. Just say you closed early or update your hours. I said exactly that on my way out while she was happily chatting with what seemed like regulars by name. The place was dark, smelled bad, and the whole vibe felt like they'd given up. If you close at 9, you serve until 9. We won't bother again. read more

Lobster roll is very tasty but small portion for such a big roll. Fries are so good! First time trying, would like to try other menu items in the future. read more

Lobster Trap - Lobster roll and fries - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Huge portions! Food was fresh and oysters, scallops were my fave. Friendly service with lots of seating. Spaghetti was not as good. read more

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We got 2 fried fisherman's platters. 1 with fries, 1 with onion rings. Bothers were delicious. Cooked perfectly. Not greasy. Great portion sizes also. Staff was friendly. We got take out and didn't have any problems at all. We will be back! read more

My husband and I stopped here while we were on vacation with our dog, for an early dinner late lunch. They had picnic tables out front so we figured it would be a good place to go with the dog. It was a hot day so no one else was outside. Our waitress (which I don't know for sure but think she may have been an owner) was so nice and brought us out a bowl of water for the dog. we had bacon wrapped scallops, fried green beans, I had the lobster ravioli and my husband had the fishermans platter. everything was delicious! the lobster ravioli had big chunks of lobster in it. we also had cocktails that were very good. the waitress had her two boys helping her (they were young) and they were SO polite and sweet. They cleared the tables and asked so politely to pet the dog. We were so impressed! Next time we are in the area we will definitely be coming back! Would highly recommend for a lunch or dinner stop in North Conway! read more

What a tremendous difference since our last visit. The manager is attentive and supports the staff by visiting tables and assisting with food delivery. He checked in with us several times and knew his regulars by name. The food was great! The lobster bisque is a little thin and could use some seasoning but it was warm and full of lobster so not a deal breaker. The prices were reasonable, great wines selection. We'll definitely go back. read more

Fried sea food is really good!!! The home made onion rings are incredible Lobster rolls and the Italian seafood platter are okay. read more

Lobster Trap - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Service is really slowww and bad, we checked in 7:10pm we got seated 8:05pm, appetizer came fast but they forgot utensils, we asked but nothing, so we ate appetizer (calamari)with our bare hands. I guess we're so hungry when they finally served our main course at 8:47pm, maybe the reason why I didn't notice if the food tasted good or not. One more thing about their service, they sold out with the soup we ordered but the server didn't bother asking us if we wanted anything for substitute. Instead she gave us extra soup spoons to share the cup of soup (5 of us) . read more

Ordered the seafood platter that was suppose to have whole belly clams but it was more like clam strips and they were tough. The breading on the food was dark and not appealing. I don't know if the oil they cook it in has been changed recently as it didn't look lke it has. The service was good and we had a very pleasant waitress. read more

Growing up in Maine, I was fortunate to stumble upon this restaurant hidden in the White Mountains. We truly love seafood and have eaten here over the years, many times. It was a favorite. Sadly, we will not return... The fried scallops did not taste real and appear to be some type of Surimi which is a type of fish paste that can be formed and made from different types of fish. This has become very common across the country due to these economic times. The fried haddock did not taste fresh... even the once delicious onion rings were very weak. The batter was not fresh and it tasted like the fryer oil had not been changed. Sad... read more

The food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Highly recommend the bacon wrapped scallops!! The season drinks were very tasty and fresh ingredients. The service was the best we have experienced in the area!!! I absolutely recommend this place. read more

Lobster Trap - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

We stopped off at the Lobster trap for lunch and had to try a bowl of their lobster stew. With a name like Lobster Trap, you know it will be good! Loaded with lobster, and had a delicious broth as well. Just what we needed! We also tried the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms, and these were amazing as well! I could keep popping these in my mouth all day long! So good! We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area! read more

Lobster Trap - Stuffed Mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

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Lovely spot odd the beaten path. We came in and were sat down right away. Everyone was very warm. The bar area was a cozy place to sit. TVs on, relaxed locals. Nice place. I got a stuffed lobster and some calamari. All was awesome. The stuffing was made with ritz crackers and was buttery! We enjoyed It and would come again! read more

Not sure why the bad reviews! This place was exactly what you look for in a lobster shack! It says "rustic" in their description. Great lobster Roll! read more

Best fish tacos along with the rest of the dishes ! Exceptional bar staff and drinks . Service five stars . Friendly floor staff and receptionists . Great view and lovely busy atmosphere. I go to the restaurant whenever I am at the cape . I have a house there so it's at least twice a month . Love this place ! Grab a T Shirt too ! read more

The seafood was so fresh and delicious. Not disappointed at all. The waiter was really friendly and diligent working. 25% tipped. read more

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The Lobster Trap has been around for a very long time, which speaks for itself. We've visited at least five times in the past 20 years, and have found it quite consistently good. Though the name implies lobster as the main fare, the menu offers a number of Italian dishes and other offerings as well. It's uniquely located on the relatively untraveled West Side Road that's far apart from the hectic main stretch of Route 16. If you desire a more relaxed drive along the back stretch of the Conways, stop in for an equally relaxed time at the Lobster Trap on your way through! read more

My husband and I are from Rhode Island and had dinner here for the first time tonight. He had baked stuffed scallops and an 8 oz filet, and I had fried haddock with their homemade onions rings along with a filet. OMG every bite we took was amazing! I usually eat small amounts of food but I ate my entire meal. Our server was Viktor. He was sweet and kind and kept checking to make sure we were happy with everything. We even asked if they would move the restaurant to RI. We are close to great Italian and Seafood restaurants, but this was the best yet! read more

I have been visiting North Conway for decades. Today I ask myself why did I miss this family owned restaurant. The lobster scampi over linguine totally blew me away! I travel the world and food is my passion. I asked to meet the Mom who is the owner of the restaurant. She is a lovely lady and I was happy to let her know how impressed I was with the perfectly cooked lobster scampi. Her son is the head chief who cooked it. This place is off the normal path of North Conway but this should not stop you from enjoying the food. My wife had fried clam strips and they were perfect too. Add this to your list or head there after you read this you will not be disappointed. read more

Lobster Trap - Linguine with lobster scampi. - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

Visited the lobster trap with my family and we all really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The calamari was tender and fried to perfection. We also ordered the shrimp cocktail which was simply delicious. Then we ordered the baked stuffed haddock. The portion was large and filling. Also our waiter was kind and helpful!Will definitely return. read more

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Great food at this mom And pop! Which we accidentally stumbled across. Thinking it was part of the Lobster Trap. Nope. This one is family owned and so adorable! Service is outstanding! Food is amazing and all made with love. We had craft cocktails and lobster rolls and fried clams! All was perfect!! The best meal of our 10 day vacation! read more

Wow! How this place gets good ratings is beyond me. The wait was out the door and packed inside waiting for a table. There were 15 empty -uncleared tables -as I observed the restaurant. Looking at the food on tables nothing looked nearly as good as others have photographed in years past. By the looks and the fact that they -according to the staff member I came upon- were short staffed. This leads me -and the look of the food - is that they are skimping on the good stuff. Maybe, they have long time oldies(I saw a few) that still love this place. But, for me I left without even trying. Deco and exterior are old: no improvements lean to cheap ingredients coming from the inside. No photos. As it's creepy to take photos of a 90 year old woman eating her pie. read more

The service was wonderful! Everyone was very nice! Our server was great and funny! The food was delicious! We ate everything - no left overs! Then they brought the kiddos and ice cream brownie that was also out of hand! Very impressed! 100% recommend! read more

Lobster Trap - Shrimp scampi - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

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We have seafood everywhere we go so when our friend invited us to Conway we figured why not. We were a party of 6 most of us got sick. I think it was the lobster stew it was like having rotten claim chowder and being a Bostonian at Heart I will never have any seafood stew again they've ruined my home town fav meal WTH. I have been calling to talk to the manager about how a day later we are all still sick and can't even get a voicemail. read more

This place went downhill. The food used to be amazing. The lobster stew was more like milk with lobster pieces. They changed the batter recipe to a bland, tasteless monstrosity. Flavorless and overpriced. Don't waste your money. So sad. This was one of my favorite places to eat. Fire this chef and bring back whoever was cooking the food last year. So disappointed. read more

So glad we found this place for lunch!!! Their Lobster Stew was absolutely delicious!! Sooo flavorful! Also got to enjoy their Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms! Yummm! Will definitely be back next year!!! read more

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Happy to try this local restaurant; clam stuffed mushrooms had a clam flavor, but I did not detect any clams. My friend's bowl of lobster stew was 95% broth, and my warm lobster roll was on the disappointing side in terms of the amount of lobster for the price. Now that I've been there, I don't have to go back. read more

My husband and I had the most special memorable experience here. From the moment we walked in the customer service was INCREDIBLE. Our waitress was wonderful and helped us choose what to order and even gave us local tips on hiking that we would have never known about had we not come here. We will be back if we ever go back to the area! This place will always hold a special memory in my heart read more

Lobster Trap - Lobster! - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

On a vacation to North Conway, my friend and I discovered that this is the only reasonably priced seafood restaurant in the area! So we went three times in three nights! Overall we were quite satisfied. The first night, we both had lobster rolls. The second night, we got twin lobsters to share. The lobster was great both nights. Very fresh and tasty. The onion rings I got with the lobster roll were very good as well. The final night we got linguine with clam sauce, which was only OK. The clams were excellent but the sauce in the pasta was very thin and not flavorful. We added butter and cheese to make it better. The restaurant also gives you pretty tasty free rolls with dinner. I definitely recommend this place to people who want seafood while visiting North Conway. read more

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Food is great. I really enjoyed the food. The restaurant is a bit dark and old but it doesn't detract from the food.

We stopped by here on our way back from Diana's Bath. The decor inside was charming. The place wasn't crowded and we were well attended to. We ordered lobster roll and baked stuff halibut. Both came with a side that we can chose. We chose onion rings to go with it. The baked halibut was really good and rich. Onion rings were thinly sliced which I always enjoy. The highlight of the meal was lobster stew, it was absolutely delish. I would highly recommend trying that here. read more

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Hubby and I went there for supper yesterday. He was in the mood for some good lobster. The service, atmosphere and food were great. read more

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We stopped for lunch after finding this place online. The menu pricing is higher than the online menu. It's quite rustic. The food was satisfactory. I got the fried haddock which was tasty. The waitress was pleasant and accommodating. Would I go back? Probably not. read more

We have driven by this place numerous time and today we found it open during our travels. Do NOT let the outside sway you away, because this is definitely a gem of a restaurant. It's clean and has a nice atmosphere. We ordered "Early Bird Special" of broiled haddock with fries and baked stuffed haddock with onion rings. The portions were full dinner portions and they were huge. Both meals the haddock was cooked to perfection and moist and tender. The fries and onion rings were crispy and delicious. Glad we stopped in. We will definitely be going back again in the near future. read more

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Oh it's so great to be back in New England! I forgot how wonderful fresh Lobster & Oysters are. Perfectly boiled and nice cold local beer, great service from Megan & overall a terrific dining experience. read more

Lobster Trap - Perfectly boiled lobster - Seafood Near Me - North Conway, New Hampshire

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Off the overly beaten track of Conway so no crowds great service staff often breaking out to sing with Christmas tunes. Excellent seafood dishes shhh don't tell anyone read more

Called nine times to make a takeout order. Had to drive there and luckily it was open. They just ignore the phone ringing. Ordered $110 and lobster salad had three pieces of lobster. Not worth the $25. Mussels were good and steamers weren't bad. Came back another night to order take out since it was such a rainy day and didn't feel like making reservations elsewhere. Husband went to order and the older lady remembered him ordering earlier in the week. She said, " You are the one that had the $110 take out order last time, and you didn't tip me." She then said, "We don't have time to serve you." Turned around and walked away. No food is that good. People may not remember what you do or say, but they always remember how you make them feel. read more