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Reviewed October 29, 2023

We ended a fun day in Newburyport at Bob's Lobster Shack. Seating outside at picnic tables to enjoy Spectacular sunset. Food, service and ambience great!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 20, 2023 via mobile

Amazing lobster served by the nicest people. Prices for whole cooked to go are very reasonable, rolls are competitive with other places in the area. Look forward to returning.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 25, 2023

Supposedly with "butter", but it was so scant, I could hardly taste it. The Cole slaw was sugary. No free clam chowder as I just read was given for purchases over $15. Pretty location.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 25, 2023 via mobile

Bob lobster was our first stop and it was very good. It would have been better if it would have been warm lobster instead of cold. The fried Haddock was delicious. And it would have been better if there would have been more lobster on...the roll. Slightly chewy lobster.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 21, 2023 via mobile

Quick service and tasty lobster sandwich. Price was a little steep for size of sandwich. No issues finding a seat but if it was busier there may have been a wait.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 14, 2023

Am surprised by the negative reviews, as we had a great visit. We had to queue just to get into the car park as it was so busy but it was worth it. We did not have the lobster (as we'd already tried some elsewhere...on the trip and the market rate was high at the time) but instead had the shrimp and calamari. Both were cooked very well and the calamari with banana peppers was probably the best I've had. Despite the number of people, we were served quickly and really enjoyed our meal.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed June 14, 2023

I stopped here with my son who wanted a lobster roll. Although I didn't expect them to be inexpensive, I didn't expect them to be $32.99 (his) and $34.99 (mine)! Prices aren't listed so it's hard to know what they are unless you inquire before...you order. I liked that they had a few different takes on the basic lobster roll but seriously, this is WAY too pricey for what we got - no sides except for a tiny container of cole slaw. The lobster salad itself was fine but not the best I've ever eaten. At those prices we won't be back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 30, 2023

Please take the menu off the page the prices are from 20 years ago. Even the website does not have prices. It is wrong to be misleading with those prices.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 30, 2023

i had a fish sandwich that was lightly battered and cooked to perfection. I am picky about my cole slaw but their's was delicious. My sister got the lobster/corn chowder. She liked it but prefers a creamier base. Not me. I prefer a more brothy...chowder. I got a frozen fish casserole to go and anticipate that ti will be yummy. Thanks for the staff for assisting with the parking, too,More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 23, 2023

El mejor lobster roll que probamos en nuestro road trip por Nueva Inglaterra (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine). Tenían 4 variantes, y probados dos: avocado lobster roll (con palta y langosta pochada) y la thai chili (con langosta frita y dados de palta)....Ambas de buen tamaño, con langosta muy fresca (se notó) y el pan ligeramente tostado. Absolutamente delicioso. Un plus es que se trata de una cabaña sobre el camino de Newbury hacia Newburyport. // The best lobster roll we tried on our road trip through New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine). They had 4 varieties, and we tried two: avocado lobster roll (with avocado and poached lobster) and the thai chili (with fried lobster and diced avocado). Both were good sized, with very fresh lobster (it was noted) and the bread was lightly toasted. Absolutely delicious. A plus is that it is a cottage on the road from Newbury to Newburyport.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed August 26, 2022

The lobster roll tasted fine but there is no way it should cost $32 especially since it's on a piece of white bread, not even a real roll. They are definitely taking advantage of tourists. I would no recommend going here.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 15, 2022

$32 for a lobster roll is pretty much standard these days. I've been in Maine and all through out the North East, the cheapest I've paid is $29. Great roll, mostly claw meat and stuffed. Also great fries.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 27, 2022 via mobile

Lobster roll was $32 and was about 1/2 what I expected. Reds Eats in Maine is way better! Live and learn! I don’t recommend the lobster roll if you eat here.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 27, 2022 via mobile

This was hands down the best lobster I’ve ever had. It was cooked perfectly, not tough at all. It was so sweet and tender! The staff even let my kids meet the lobsters and pet them.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed May 21, 2022

I will be eternally indebted to my brother-in-law for pointing me towards Bob Lobster. I’ve been eating lobster rolls up and down the East Coast for the past two decades and have never … NEVER … had one this good. Bob Lobster features the traditional...rolls with a split-top bun, a hint of mayo and a bit of finely chopped celery, among many other offerings, but our group all went down the road less travelled (see the photo of the special menu board). Among our group, we had the Spicy, Avocado and Lemon-Tarragon rolls. They were superb, with seasoning robust but not so much as to overwhelm the tender, sweet chunks of lobster. And there was a lot of that lobster, chunks of which spilled out of my roll until the last couple bites. The sides were very good, as was the clam chowder. All this deliciousness comes at a price. Bob Lobster isn’t white tablecloth fine dining, but it is on the pricey side. That said, the value for the money is excellent. When I retire, I want to live close to Bob Lobster.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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BYOB ... is welcome. No alcohol served.
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I don't know if there are any electrical outlets. The inside seating area is rather small. You could try calling them. Here is their number: 978-465-7100
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Bob Lobster is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4