James Hook & Co
Seafood restaurant · Downtown ·
Classic waterfront lobster shack with fresh rolls & shellfish
Classic waterfront lobster shack with fresh rolls & shellfish
"More an urban lobster shack than a full-service restaurant, this family-owned Downtown institution has been selling lobsters since 1925 (and recovered quickly from a 2008 fire) with an essentials-only menu—lobster rolls, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, whole-cooked lobsters, and clam chowders—that represents Bostonian lobster in its purest expression." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon
"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