James Hook & Co
Seafood restaurant · Downtown
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110
Highlights
Waterfront shack with acclaimed lobster rolls & fresh seafood
Waterfront shack with acclaimed lobster rolls & fresh seafood
"Sure, you may have to climb over a couple of suitcase-toting tourists to get to the counter at James Hook, which overlooks the Boston Harbor, but the goods will be well worth the trouble. This waterfront shack has been serving seafood in Boston for a century, and its lobster-packed rolls are the stuff of local legend." - Erika Adams
"A waterfront, casual option for lobster rolls where visitors can enjoy a classic, outdoor-eating experience with harbor views; recommended as a go-to for casual lobster-roll cravings and easy waterfront dining." - Erika Adams
"A cluster of lobster-forward items at Section 106: Lobster Mac & Cheese (a seafood blend sautéed in garlic herb butter and served over cavatappi pasta with a three-cheese sauce and a topping of Panko breadcrumbs); Lobster Nachos (Tostitos chips piled high with white cheddar sauce, shredded Gruyère cheese, and a blend of seafood sautéed in garlic herb butter); and Lobster Roll (available Boston-style, warm on a brioche bun with herbed garlic butter, or Maine-style, cold and lightly dressed with mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning)." - Courtney E. Smith
"Family-owned since 1925, James Hook & Company has become a giant and well-loved lobster purveyor. The business experienced a major fire back in 2008 but has since rebuilt, and maintains its status as a go-to for a respectable New England lobster roll." - Katie Chudy
"Unless you fix busted umbrellas for a living (or are really into kites), working in a neighborhood that’s built directly on the harbor really sucks from November through March. But being that close to a windswept sea has one major advantage: really fresh seafood. James Hook is a lobster wholesaler with a small counter that serves up lobster rolls, crab cakes, and chowder. Like all lobster-based products, it’s a little pricey, but since you’ll be ordering right next to a bunch of lobster tanks, you at least don’t need to worry about whether the shellfish in your $28 roll was in a freezer that morning." - dan secatore
