I visited 2x in the last 3 weeks. I needed to have a 2nd chicken tender plate, which I thought was…read moreclose to perfect! Perfectly cooked...perfect amount of french fries and plenty of ketchup (on the table!). What more can I ask for? I haven't visited the Lobster Claw in close to 10 years. However, I was in Andover recently and passed thru N. Reading on the way home. We happened to drive by the Claw and I kept it in my mind to re-visit soon. The location is newer than I remember. It has been recently painted, new seating, lighting and ordering area. I love that they have plenty of ketchup on each table. I feel like that goes a long way to their commitment to their customers. The food was tasty. I really enjoyed my visit Vibe: family fun location Coke/Pepsi; Coke Parking: Plenty Price: Fair market (I did not get Clams) Service: Excellent *****

Bump Bump Bump, Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust... Sadly, that is what…read morehappened to my favorite seafood place recently. Been going here for years, rarely disappointed. Recently they were closed for "renovations" for awhile. That might also mean they changed hands, sold out. In my experience, that is never a good sign, the new owners will surely ruin a good thing, they'll cut back on quality, raise prices, and change the recipes. My best guess is that's what happened to The Lobster Claw. Or they just went downhill. Went here last week for lunch. Walked in, where am I?! They now have a big divider between the seating area and ordering. You're corralled into this area first. The giant blackboard menu is gone. Now they have a small, cramped, menu above the register. I had to squint to read it all. I gave the girl my order which she got wrong THREE times. The Calamari basket, well done I said. I always used to tell them well done because it tastes better and the breading doesn't slide off the fish. Now where do I go to pick up my food when it's done? There's a sign that say's "Takeout Pickup" next to the register. Is that all one word, or for takeout orders and picking up what you just ordered? So I wandered aimlessly out of the dividing area and into the dining area. A window at the end with a sign, "BEER AND WINE." Is that where I go or is that for ordering booze and paying for it? So I sat down at a table and waited for my number to be called. I got my food pretty quick. I asked the new kid, looks like the old staff was not there anymore, for a lid and a bag for my thimbleful cup of chowder, that cost $7.00 by the way, to take home. He acted like I was inconveniencing him. This is after he plopped the tray down and spilled some of the chowder broth onto the tray. Thanks a lot Junior! Sat down to eat. Calamari...not well done. In fact it looked and tasted under done. It was chewy, and the breading was falling off. ONE tarter sauce with it. They used to give out two and then asked you if that was enough. Saving money for the renovations are we? The fries under the Calamari were soggy, greasy, cold, and under cooked as well. I didn't finish my meal obviously because to be frank, it sucked. Later on at home I tried the fish chowder. Maybe at least that will be the saving grace. Nope. It was the consistency of oatmeal, like it was put in a blender. Bland and watery as well. $ 30.00 I'm out for a meal that I could have got at Market Basket for one third the price for frozen fish sticks and a can of chowder that would have tasted better than that disaster. Next time I'm in the area and want some fish, I'll be going to McDonald's for a Filet-O-Fish meal instead. And another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust...don't let them get you too.

Great little market and a place for lunch. Fresh food…read moreGood service Place was very clean.

Reverse-Tale-of-Two-Cities here: it wasn't the worst of seafood; it wasn't the best of seafood. It…read morewas okay. Simple place, seafood market and seafood restaurant, now also emphasizing burgers. Much more seating inside than you'd expect, plus a deck with tables and umbrellas. Service is over the counter and they bring you your order when ready. Napkins, cutlery, condiments all self serve. Mostly fried seafood, so that's what we got, encompassing fried haddock, fried shrimp, and fried clams. -- Fried Haddock: Good sized piece, not too thin, though not really that thick. Slightly crunchy batter, slightly greasy. Moist, fluffy interior. Decent. -- Fried Clams: Small in size, bellies intact, a bit crumbly, and fairly funky odor and flavor. Not spoiled but I don't think they were fresh. -- Fried Shrimp: The best of the three items, with good size again, good quantity, and less-greasy batter. Moist, slightly sweet bite with a decent snap. Pretty good. -- Fries were the frozen kind-- not bad, but not one of the better representations. Ditto the mayoey coleslaw. Best way to wash this down is with an ice cream next door at West Side Creamery-- tremendous ice cream. Since burgers are also their focus now, I'd give that a try next time.

The haddock here is so incredibly fresh and they do it so well, the fried clams are also stellar…read more The waitstaff are friendly and just the right amount of attentive. The atmosphere is no-nonsense, there is nothing pretentious or uppity, this is a local spot with local people and extremely fresh seafood, and if you went often enough, you just know they'd learn your name and your order.

A Lowell local dive bar. Not the best of neighborhoods, dark and a full bar…read more The bartender was nice and attentive and I ordered up the clams and scallops. The full belly clams were tasty, but a bit on the dry side. The scallops were sweet. The fries ok. I just was not comfortable in this location nor with the cleanliness. Sorry, but I won't be back.

What a great little spot. Quick friendly service, and a simple , Devine , fresh fresh fresh lobster…read moreroll. No unnecessary frills, it's lobster on excellent bread. Unfussy , and so damned good. Clam chowder also excellent. I always visit this little corner when I'm in town and will be back again.

Always fresh seafood here. The lobster roll was Not as…read moregood as prior visits... Roll nice and fresh and a large roll vs a hot dog roll. It was 28 bucks and fresh. It needed more mayo and a seasoned mayo ... maybe a slice fresh lettuce. I thought it needed more lobster for 28 bucks when buying lobsters in bulk and tank for lobsters. A buttered grilled roll would step it up a notch , but I'll visit again .

Superb experience - five stars all around - from food to service to ambience!…read more Visited with work colleagues last week - we had reserved a table and started with three types of oysters - all of which were fresh, and tasted distinct from each other. I also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which was creamy and filling! For my entrée I, and most of my colleagues, ordered the warm buttered lobster rolls. I ordered mine with salad and Cole slaw, and it was superb! The others shared dessert family style, but I opted for a single scoop of Belgian chocolate ice cream, which was a delightful way to end a memorable meal. Will be back!

Highly recommend for the happy hour oyster deal- only $1/oyster and they also have a phenomenal…read moreclam chowder if you're in the mood for that.

Over the past couple years, the wife and I have had very hit or miss experiences going in to the…read morecity and dining at well known steak houses. The prices seem to be going up at an alarmingly fast rate, but the quality has not. Additionally, we've always been ones to avoid suburban steak houses, feeling they're not as good as their city counterparts. Well, Eddy Vs has proved us wrong in that way of thinking. We've come here twice now in recent months, both on Saturday nights, and the place was full on packed both times. We were able to grab bar seating each time and have had two amazing experiences. First off, the service is second to none. Second, they have a "happy hour" menu that pretty much runs all night with $9 glasses of good wine, $10 cocktails, and discount apps. But the most important win is the food. Everything we've tried has been absolute top notch, prepared to perfection, from the steak tartare, to the lamb lollipops, to the filet mignon. We will be making the very easy decision to return here when we're craving steak going forward.

This is my second time here. It was extremely busy on a Saturday night. Jared took very great care…read moreof us and Juliana came by to say hello. She is awesome. I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp, lobster mashed and the North Atlantic scallops. Everything was perfect. Glad I gave this spot another chance.

I'm in love with the point…read more The service was amazing. The people treat you like Family and the food is amazing the seafood, the baked scallops, the scallops and bacon or just a few other things I've had. I've also enjoyed the clam chowder. And enjoying a few good drinks. You're sitting either outside or inside enjoy enjoying the view of the marsh. It's beautiful. It's enjoyable and beautiful. You will never leave there without feeling completely fulfilled.. 781-857-8257 Jenny Folco Jfolco@iCloud.com

The Point is always a great take. If you are looking for delicious seafood or any food in general…read moreyou need to visit this restaurant. They have made a new outside area that is beautifully done and has made the restaurant even more desirable because you are basically sitting in the marina with the ocean at your side! We had a yummy lunch. Tara took good care of us because she is a seasoned server for sure and always on her game. I actually request her for that reason. Anyway they always aim to please.. doesn't get any better than that! Thank you to the entire staff!

First time visiting. I have heard a lot about this restaurant which is located in Chelmsford…read moreCenter. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. We visited on a very busy night, which is always a good sign. We were lucky to time a seat opening at the bar and we quickly jumped on it. While seated, we could see how busy the bartenders were filling drink orders for both the bar and restaurant patrons. We did not order an appetizer so we jumped right in to drinks and dinner. Our bartender was awesome with follow up and service. Our orders were a hamburger and fries (see pic) and a roasted veggie salad (see pic). We shared some onion rings, as well. My wife got a glass of wine and I had water with a lemon. We did not get a dessert, as the main dish was plenty. Vibe: definitely a happening place in Chelmsford Price: Average Pepsi/Coke: Not sure Parking: Plenty...be sure to check out back of restaurant Service: fantastic! Would I go back?: I would got back....excellent service!

3 of us had lunch around noon, plenty of seating available…read more FOOD: Very good, fresh. The fish and chips were flaky, fries crispy and the cole slaw is savory. The seafood casserole was decadent with plenty of scallops and shrimp. SERVICE: Nina was excellent. Ensured we had everything we needed, patient with an elderly party member and took photos which came out really nice! BAR: The Bloody Mary had just the right amount of mix and alcohol and was loaded with fresh garnish - 3 jumbo olives, a shrimp and lemon and lime wedges. ATMOSPHERE: It was chilly as we arrived (March), warmed up a bit as more patrons entered. Of course, it does have the aroma of a fish restaurant. Parking is in the back, the entrance is before the restaurant. We missed it the first time around as the parking sandwich board sign was behind the white picket fence. A little inconvenient as we had to then go all the way around the center for a second time. I suspect if the sidewalk was shoveled, the sign would be out there and more visible. There is a parking sign with an arrow on the building, but it is in front of the restaurant walkway entrance, so by the time you see it you likely passed the parking lot entrance.

Atmosphere was warm and inviting; despite the decor being minimal with coastal vibes. ps; I dined…read morehere on a sad day, an iconic day -- the Day of Dolly Parton's death. May she rest. My chow? Succulent. First, however, were the hors d'oeuvres. Labeled as "small dishes" by the establishment. Noshed on da tempura green bean; also sautéed scallops. Both are exquisite and spicy in their own way. I enjoy the heat. Let Martha know. For my main course; I opted for the shrimp marsala - it felt like a wild choice for the evening. But I was feeling reckless -- in a culinary sense, that is. The Marsala was cooked to perfection, James! Noodles of zucchini. Burp! Veggo. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. The staff was extremely attentive and kind and knowledgeable. Best service in the area by far. Namaste, my friends. Dine here! Forks up! Yum. Chow.

I love Surf - I work around the corner so I have had a few work dinners over here and it always…read morehits the spot. We got a bunch if appetizers - started with the calamari which just has such a good flavor with the marinara and cherry pepper rings in it, then the crab rangoon dip which was okay but not my favorite, the portion was really small with a ton of a chips but no dip. We also got the crispy green beans which are exactly what you expect, I do wish they had a bit more seasoning because I don't love the wasabi dipping sauce they come with. We then got the jalapeno and bacon wrapped scallops, as well as the seared pork gyozas which are by far the best appetizer on the menu - the chili slaw it lays on has the most insane flavor and the crispy outside of the gyoza is just to die for. We all got various meals but me and a friend split the hot honey salmon sushi roll and the umami veggie sushi roll - both were amazing!! I will always get the umami, as basic as it is the flavor is just unreal. Only negative thing I have to say is that the service was very very slow, for a Monday night at 7pm, it was busy but not busy enough to not be greeted at the table for 25 minutes, then wait for drinks for 20 minutes and then not get to put our order in until an hour of sitting at the table, so that was a bit disappointing but first time we have had this issue.

Love the unlimited toppings, wish they would put more of the fruit and had to ask for more. Rice…read moreportion is good and good quality for price. Fresh. Staff is friendly and patient. They fill the bowl to the top. Love and is my go to.

Good, fresh poke place. If you order in person, half an egg and avocado are options that you can…read morechoose without having to pay extra! My bowl of poke was very good and filling. Service isn't very friendly though.