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4.1 (2.9k reviews)
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3 Fish Tacos and Lobster Roll
Monica V.

AMAZING! Gigi was our server. She was beyond attentive and just sincerely a nice person. You can tell she loved what she did. Her service and honest recommendations were 10/10. She made sure food was timed correctly and we got to enjoy each dish. Now that's attention to detail. Visited here around 2:30 pm on a Sunday and had no trouble getting a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere. Very intimate seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the crab cakes and fries as an appetizer. The crab cakes were great paired with an arugula salad. Fries were so good, I ordered two. The chowder was creamy and delicious. I love potatoes and it had the perfect amount. Huge fan of the chowder. Salmon tacos with flour tortillas and purple cabbage, YUM! The salmon so tender and juicy, perfection. I enjoyed how guilt free they tasted. The star of the meal was the lobster roll. I could cry happy tears. I haven't tasted a lobster roll this good since traveling to Boston. It was a 20/10. The roll was buttery and soft. There was a generous amount of lobster, so tasty. I would seriously come back for the lobster roll. You will not regret visiting this establishment. Don't miss out.

Cold Lobster Roll
Christina L.

The fries were delicious! For groups larger than 2 people, put your name on the toast reservation. Busy weekend, so be patient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was able to get a seat at the bars a bit cramped.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order the cold lobster roll and a side of fries ($24). Lobster roll can also be hot which features hot butter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant features a nautical theme, so it is cool, a lot of vintage decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cold lobster roll feature about 5oz of lobster, I would have preferred a slightly larger portion. The lobster mixed with aioli and cereal bits, topped with chives. The lobster was fresh, I also really like toasted brioche bread that they use. A bit pricey for the lobster roll, so I would definitely come back for other seafood option.

lobster roll $17, chilled, dressed with mayo, celery & chives
Jeff H.

$17 anniversary lobster rolls all through April. Two options, chilled and dressed or hot with butter, naked. The dressed one tastes better. You can add a side of fries for $7. All the dishes at Woodhouse taste good. I also had their shrimp cocktail $22 and bowl of clam chowder. Those were fine. Service was excellent. Woodhouse was full at 8pm on a Friday evening. There was a sign outside saying no more reservations even though they close at 10pm. Luckily they squeezed me in at the counter.

Lobster roll and fish tacos
Karen C.

Love the Tuesday oyster happy hour specials, did not love the lobster roll even with the anniversary month deal. The good: the fish tacos and the oysters (their only food that can dethrone the tacos). The fish tacos had more flavor than I thought was physically possible to pack into battered fish. This was easily the favorite dish of every diner I've come here with. Plus, they're big, like two-handed grip big. The oysters were deliciously creamy, sweet, and savory all at the same time and the Tuesday $1.25 deal is a steal. The ok/bad: most other menu items. Over a few visits, I've tried the cioppino and a couple items off their daily specials menu and none of them are dishes I'd go back for. I sure hope the lobster roll is better outside of April because I wouldn't order it again despite the $17 offer. The bread was excellent but the lobster had a dry texture, like it'd been defrosted slowly, and very little flavor. There's consistently a ~45 minute to 1 hour wait time during peak dining hours (weeknights, weekend meal times) and you have to scan a QR code to get on the waitlist.

Iced tea and sparkling wine
Manny Y.

Came here for lunch. I wanted to get their anniversary lobster roll before it ends April 30. I also ordered fish and chips. The lobster roll was nice and the fish has a crispy batter and fish was flaky. It came with ketchup and tartar sauce and cole slaw. I thought there was only one waiter for the whole place but lots of bus boys or runners. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was busy and this was around 2 pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Lobster roll
Lai L.

We got here by way of Yelp and it was around 12:30PM on a Friday afternoon. There were a lot of people there and we didn't know that there was a QR code to add ourselves to the waitlist, so we did just that. It said a 50-60 minute wait, and we waited for about 45-50 minutes. At first I had to ask others if it was worth the wait, but they didn't know either since it was their first time. The lobster sandwich was what drew my husband in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we finally got seated, the restaurant was bustling with conversations and the seats were almost shoulder to shoulder. I definitely prefer more space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was surprisingly quick. Heads up: the lobster roll is small, so it you are a big eater, you need two, which is what my husband did. -Lobster roll x2: It was good, but not great. The bread was cold and so was the lobster. I think it would've been better if the bread was warm. -Fish tacos: 5/5 really good and great fish portion. -Clam chowder (Manhattan and New England combined: 5/5 warm, comforting and so savory -Fries: perfectly fried to a crisp [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was also thoughtfully decorated and represented SF and marine life.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Again, it's a small restaurant, but it keeps the customers coming back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come back only if I am in the area, but not make a special trip for it.

Julie L.

We came here specifically for their 17th anniversary special--lobster rolls for $17--and I'm really glad we did. It had been a while since my last visit, so this was the perfect reason to come back. I started with the mixed clam chowder (a combo of Manhattan and New England), which I had never tried before. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect, but it was surprisingly really good. It was hearty and packed with ingredients--every spoonful had something in it, which I definitely appreciated. For the lobster rolls, you can choose between chilled or hot. The chilled version comes with lemon, aioli, celery, and chives, while the hot is served with butter. I went with the chilled, and it hit the spot. The lobster rolls themselves were solid--flavorful and satisfying. There's a limit of two per person, so we ordered two each, ate one, and saved the other for later since we were heading to the cherry blossom festival and wanted to leave some room for more food. Overall, a great visit, and I'll definitely be coming back again.

Lobster rolls
Anh P.

I came here for Woodhouse Fish Co's 17th anniversary promotion $17 lobster rolls. The waitlist was insane. We got there around 6:30pm and ended up waiting about an hour, so I'd definitely avoid peak dinner time if you can. The promotion limit 2 lobster rolls per person, so we ordered 4 rolls and 1 ahi tuna tostadas. I've been here before (about a year ago) and remember the food being amazing, which is why this visit felt a little underwhelming. The lobster rolls were still good, but not as flavorful or memorable as I remember. Maybe just an off day, or maybe expectations were too high. Ahi tuna tostadas were the best thing of tonight. Super fresh tuna, paired with a tangy, slightly sour sauce and really crispy tostadas, it had a great balance of textures and flavors. Definitely worth ordering. Last time I was here, I also tried crab cakes and they were incredible, I recommend you should order them too. Overall, a bit of a disappointing experience compared to before, especially with the long wait, but I still like this place and would probably give it another shot (just maybe not during a promo rush).

Elaine C.

Stopped by since we happened to be in the area and heard about their $17 lobster roll anniversary special. We ordered one warm lobster roll, a cup of clam chowder, and two fish tacos to share between two people, which was the perfect amount of food. I wouldn't say I was impressed, but everything was decently tasty. The clam chowder is very clammy in a good way. It was around a 90 minute wait on a Saturday afternoon but it wasn't too bad since this spot is located near all the shops on fillmore.

3 Fish Tacos.  Crab cake. 3 Piece Fish & Chips
Vivian Y.

Finally came back for their lobster rolls! For the entire month of April, lobster rolls are $17 each (limit 2 per person and dine in only) to celebrate their 17th anniversary. I had two of the hot lobster rolls with butter and it was very rich and buttery but the first roll had way more lobster butter (almost like dunking the roll in a lobster bisque!!) than the second, which was just buttery. The cold lobster roll also looked good but I don't like celery so it was a pass for me. Staff were very friendly despite being really busy. Their Tuesday oyster special of $1.25 is also a steal!

Lobster Roll Cold
Melody C.

Came for the 17 dollars lobster roll special that is available in April! Limit of 2 per person. There is a wait starting at 5:50pm on Monday, so would come earlier than that if you don't want to wait. Parking is a bit difficult in the area. Would recommend parking in the Japantown parking lot. Service is quick. Recommend the cold lobster roll over the warm butter one. It doesn't come with any sides. They seat the tables pretty tightly together. Restaurant is very loud. Would come for the special, but probably wouldnt come regularly.

Strawberry shortcake
Kimberly A.

Initially I was brought it by their promotion that they do every April to celebrate their anniversary this year it's lobster rolls for $17. With a limit of 2 per person. I got the cold lobster rolls per the recommendation of our waitress. Honestly idk I was expecting something more flavorful especially since the roll itself is usually $30. I got a Rose wine and it was pretty good paired well with my food. The strawberry shortcake is something u can pass on. My stand alone dish is the onion rings they were fresh and fried well the breading stayed on really well and cut very thick. Service was very nice 5/5 our waitress took really good care of us and kept coming to check in on us. We came a little later in the night so when we were wrapping up we didn't feel rushed out of the restaurant. Since it's been raining it was busy but not crazy how it usually gets during April. We probably waited 20 mins or under for a large table.

Michelle L.

Love love love the squid ink pasta here and I always come back for it. I also got the ciapinno this time around. The squid ink pata always hits and is not only creamy, but also a little smoky. It's topped off with crab and a little bit of caviar. The ciapinno is also good but a bit on the spicier side with the pepper. They do give a lot of seafood though including mussels, clams, scallops, fish and even a crab leg. The food is always solid here!

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Outdoor dining option?

There is no outdoor seating.

I drove by today and it looks like they closed with the windows covered and a dumpster outside? Or I hope they're just remodeling?

Hi Linda. We are fully open, new and improved ! I hope you stop by for our Seasonal Soft Shell Crab BLT or the Fried Clams, which are back !

Do they have Ipswich while belly clams again? They didn't have them right after the pandemic.

Always great to hear from fans of Ipswich clams! Due to their high seasonality, we do not currently offer them. But we offer them as a special, so stay tuned!

Any dairy free options?

Great question Angel! It would be difficult for me to name all of the dairy-free possibilities. However, we can modify many of our menu options in order to accommodate allergies, dairy-free, gluten-free concerns. Please do not hesitate to as our… 

When is happy hour for $1 oysters?

Tuesday. 👍🏽

Do they also do $1 oysters on Tuesday?

Yes, $1 oysters all day Tuesday!

Is the lobster served cold or hot in the lobster roll?

Normally it is served cold with a mayonnaise dressing. But there is a hot option tossed in butter if you ask your server.

What's the size of large & small lobster roll?

It wasn't much in the small one (mostly pincer, some tail). The large one doubles the filling. The bread I think is the same size for small and large

Do you serve lobster bisque?

There is no lobster bisque but they have the red Manhattan chowder or cioppino

How busy are they around lunch, like on a Thursday? Would I most likely need to wait?

Not busy AT ALL when I went in, but you'll still have to wait since the service was poor haha :/

Is there a Kids Menu?

Yes they do! Pasta, grilled cheese, and fish and chips! I just went into the restaurant to ask them.

Is there outside seating for groups with a dog?

No outdoor seating here, everything was indoor.

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Ingredients
Roasted beet salad, fennel slaw
Roasted beet salad, fennel slaw
8ozhamburger, blue cheese,fries, house made ketchup

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8ozhamburger, blue cheese,fries, house made ketchup

Woodhouse Fish - seafood - Updated July 2026

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