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Fresh Boston Lobster & Seafood Served Dockside
Family-Owned Since 1950

As seen on:

Best of Boston
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Drew Barrymore Show
NESN Dining Playbook
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Dine-In Restaurant

Eat at our iconic waterfront restaurant as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whether you're craving a buttery lobster roll, a bowl of hearty chowder, or the day’s freshest catch straight from our tanks, you’re in the right place. Excellent seafood, lobsters, sandwiches, tacos and more! Eat inside or out on the seaside.

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Pick-up or Delivery

Prefer your seafood on the go? Our takeout service is one of the fastest and most praised in the Seaport. Order online and pick up at our counter — see our full menu on Toast and even schedule your pick-up time! Or get it delivered through DoorDash, GrubHub or UberEats.

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Our on-site Seafood Market includes any type of fresh fish you can imagine as well as live lobsters, scallops, crabs and all shellfish. Stock your kitchen with the same seafood we serve in our restaurant — quality you can taste. We also provide wholesale pricing for restaurants and supermarkets.

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About Yankee Lobster Company

At Yankee Lobster, freshness isn’t a slogan — it’s our foundation. Our seafood is sourced straight from local waters, with live lobsters kept in real Atlantic‑saltwater tanks to ensure the cleanest, sweetest flavor possible. From the moment you walk in, you’ll experience the authentic spirit of Boston’s fishing heritage served on every plate.

Family-owned and located on Boston’s waterfront in the Seaport district, Yankee Lobster Company’s full service, casual dine-in restaurant, retail seafood market and commercial facility provides fresh seafood and lobster to Boston locals, tourists and restaurants all over the United States and has been for the last 75 years.

We are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.  We have a full bar and free wifi in the restaurant. Pull up a seat inside our cozy dining room or enjoy the fresh sea air on our heated outdoor patio, perfect year‑round. Order at the counter, find your spot, and let us bring the feast to you — simple, fast, and delicious.

Some of our special plates we are famous for are the lobster mac & cheese, hot buttered lobster rolls and fresh oysters. We also serve family-friendly American favorites like burgers, wraps, tacos and rice bowls.  

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What We’re Famous For

Why Seafood Lovers Keep Coming Back

  • Traditional & Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls — packed with tender, generously portioned lobster meat.
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese— so good it’s earned national attention on Food Network
  • Cod Cakes— praised for generations‑old recipes
  • Clam Chowder & Lobster Bisque — rich, creamy, and among our most‑recommended dishes
  • Crobster Roll (Crab + Lobster) — a fan‑favorite mash‑up with tons of fresh meat
Whether you’re here for comfort classics or craveable coastal dishes, every bite delivers New England flavor at its best.

From locals who’ve been coming for decades to first-time visitors, our commitment is simple: fresh seafood done right.

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See Why Boston Loves Us

With thousands of glowing reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and more, Yankee Lobster stands among Boston’s most beloved seafood destinations. Visitors praise our freshness, generous portions, and unbeatable value on the waterfront.
Hung Do
Local Guide·521 reviews
Get in line to order, then find a table to sit down. They will bring the food to your table. We ordered the traditional lobster roll with fries ($41), the garden salad ($7) with added lobster meat ($24), and the fried calamari ($16). Quantities were more than adequate. The lobster roll was the largest we’ve head. The best part was the lobsters, they were fresh & plenty. The fried calamari was fresh & lightly fried perfectly. Everything was delicious, worth a repeat visit.
Karina K
Local Guide·890 reviews
What an excellent place!! This is beyond 5 stars. The crobster (lobster and crab) was amazing with tons of fresh meat in a bun. It was not salty at all or mixed w mayo or aoli sauce so it was perfect naturally so you could appreciate the meat. It came w fries that I didn’t like - not real crispy, too thick and didn’t have good flavor for the potato. And the steamers were also fresh and lots of fun w butter. Indoor and outdoor seating and outdoor seating was really nice because they have heat lamps and it’s enclosed. It’s toasty for outdoor seating even when it’s 45 degrees F outside so very nice. I would eat that crobster daily!
Ross Hymel
Local Guide 63 reviews
Great buttered lobster roll, definitely better than the cold mayo ones. Lots of claw meat and plenty of butter. The bread was also excellent, not soggy like some are. Clam chowder was good but nothing special.
WL
Local Guide 34 reviews
My favorite of the three lobster roll places I tried in Boston this weekend. I got the fried lobster and traditional butter roll. They both come with a very generous side of crispy fries. The fried lobster roll was the best. Very light batter with a bit of old bay dusting along with a side of butter to dip it in. Delicious. My wife liked the traditional roll more.
Alex Zamsky
Local Guide 147 reviews
It is an intresting place. It looks like shack by the water, but serves fine restaurant quality food. We tried three types of lobsters. They were fantastic. Lobster bisque was outstanding. Very often chefs overload it with pepper. This one was perfect, not too salted, not really spicy. We had a dinner and next day ordered take out for the road.
Kevin Liu
Local Guide 86 reviews
Always a must visit for me when I visit Boston! Amazing lobster rolls, I always either get the traditional or the hot buttered roll. You can't go wrong either way. The lobster bisque also has a ton of delicious lobster meat and medium is a pretty decent sized portion for two to share. Also tried a crab roll this time, very delicious as well. Tons of crab meat with a nice fresh mayo dressing!
Hagz
Local Guide 279 reviews
It does not get any better than this! Lobster roll here is one of the best that l have ever had! ice cold biggest chunks of lobster meat mmmm mmmm! The fries were crispy and hot and the cole slaw was fresh and cold. One of my favorites in Boston. Lobster roll is a must!! In a city where clam chowder is huge here it was okay not my top choice...But that lobster roll has my mouth watering as we speak! 100% recommend!
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