Yankee Lobster is a cozy, no-frills seafood haven in the Seaport, where overstuffed lobster rolls and clam chowder steal the spotlight amidst vibrant harbor vibes.
"Yankee Lobster is about as close as you can get to ordering your dinner directly from the Gorton’s Fisherman. Just a short walk from the Boston Fish Pier, the bare-bones spot with counter service and picnic tables to perch on has lobster and crobster (half crab, half lobster) rolls, both of which are mighty and tasty, a hearty fish stew we prefer to their chowder, and platters like blackened salmon and fried shrimp (with fries, of course). Come here for the rare Seaport dining experience that’s actually charming." - dan secatore, tanya edwards
"There is way more to seafood soup than chowder, and one of the greats in the soup pantheon (it exists!) is lobster bisque. Yankee Lobster, just a short walk from Boston’s working fish pier, has the freshest, most lobster-packed version in town. Just be ready to wait on a weekend." - Tanya Edwards, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"When out-of-towners think of grabbing a lobster roll in Boston, they probably envision a tiny seafood shack at the end of a fish processing plant, served by people who look like the Gorton’s Fisherman. Take them to Yankee Lobster for lunch and watch their dreams come true. We rank this our eighth-best lobster roll in Boston, but it’s one of the rare Seaport dining experiences that doesn’t feel like you’re eating in an outdoor mall. Instead, it’s a charming, bare-bones spot with counter service and picnic tables to perch on while housing an excellent lobster roll. " - tanya edwards
"This simple seafood shack is the type of place where you read the board behind the counter and yell your order at the person manning the register. Everything is served on trays, and you might have to bus your own table before you sit down. None of that matters when you bite into the lobster roll, which is loaded with cold meat and a little mayo, all on a grilled hot dog bun. The meat is exceedingly fresh, and the meat-to-bread ratio is perfect." - tanya edwards, team infatuation
"Best known for its namesake crustacean, Yankee Lobster also offers a variety of other treats from the sea, including Ipswich fried clams. Go with a friend, get a lobster roll and an order of their crisp, golden fried clams to share. The restaurant is open year-round." - Tanya Edwards, Terrence Doyle
