The Lobster Shanty

I was excited to finally try The Lobster Shanty after hearing so much about it, but the experience just didn’t deliver. We were seated quickly, and I really enjoyed the local pumpkin beer — that was a highlight. Unfortunately, service was quite slow despite the restaurant not being busy, and the food was disappointing. The $40 Connecticut lobster roll was completely overwhelmed by oil, which hid the natural flavor of the lobster. The chicken wings were also dry and lacked any real sauce. For a lunch that came to over $100, I left feeling let down rather than satisfied. Hopefully this was just an off day, because the setting and menu have real potential.

Nice chill spot for drinks and food! We had the perfect storm cocktail and it was tasty. The poutine delicious, we shared a fried platter for 4 and the best was the lobster roll, so good, the best lobster I’ve had probably!

What a great place, Mike P our server was amazing with our kids, we had a great time, was a really cool place and the lobster pie was amazing. I would absolutely recommend this if you’re in Salem dealing with witches and goblins. The lobster casserole will not disappoint you. The kids enjoyed the mac & cheese as well as the hotdog. A great visit and end to our day. I have to say that the onion rings were probably the best that I have ever had. Great service, great food and a cool place.

When I say I was excited to try this place, that’s an understatement—I really wanted it to be my new go-to. My partner and I ordered the hot lobster rolls, but unfortunately they weren’t great. The lobster was overcooked to the point of being chewy and rubbery, and I couldn’t finish mine. The seasoning was underwhelming as well, so I requested lemon wedges in hopes of adding some brightness. The tater tots were over-fried and extremely crunchy, which was disappointing. On the bright side, our waiter was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and the highlight of the experience. I’d love to come back and give it another shot, but I was disappointed to spend about $100 (drinks included) on a meal that didn’t quite deliver. Hoping this was just an off night, because I had high hopes for this place.

This was a great stop on our tour of Salem. The prices were reasonable, the atmosphere relaxed and the service on point. Had lobster roll, chowder and lobster Mac & cheese

It's a decent place. I had the steak tips in Guinness. I'm not sure if the server was having an off day but service was lacking. After dropping off the food, she didnt stop by until it was time to clear the table and drop off the check.

The Lobster roll was PHENOMENAL! I got the hot Connecticut style and it was 1000/10. $42 with a side of tots. Worth every penny though. Good fast service

Rebecca & Mike made our first visit to Lobster Shanty extraordinary, & a 100% delight! The food, both traditional & Connecticut were YUMMY. Oh, & the Chowder was scrumptious, too. We had a ton of food, with every single thing satisfying, yet increased our appetites to want more! I'm a very disabled , handicapped person, but was never treated like an inconvenience...actually.I was treated so much cooler! Becca made me feel like her dearest friend...or my favorite sister, from the moment she began helping us. And, Mike was a wonderfully charming server, who kindly showed me the bathroom, which was clean & handicap accessible. Lol, my guess several times was that Mike must own the place, or live there 24/7. Lol, both were witty, helpful and kind. Lol, they will definitely have my hubby & me bragging for days when we return home. Oh, & other staff there were legit too! Definitely recommend the service , food & experience at Lobster Shanty!! See you again soon, guys!