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Yankee Lobster
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Seaport District, Boston
"Great down-to-earth lobster, lobster rolls, steamers, fried clams."(37 Tips)
"Lobster roll plenty good!!! Lobster Mac and cheese excellent"(8 Tips)
"Lobster Mac and Cheese could use more lobstah"(3 Tips)
"Lobster roll and clam chowder was awesome and so was the service."(10 Tips)
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Chris PolloneSeptember 18, 2014Great food at not great prices. The lobster roll, fried clams and scallops are very good, but clams were heavy on the fries. $40+ for twin lobsters is exorbitant. They're $5/lb at market basket.
Kelli PhilpJune 26, 2018Fun atmosphere. Seat yourself and order from the counter. Everything seemed pricey and lobster Mac and cheese was oddly spicy with a crunch to it. Maybe the fried lobster roll would have been better?
NaiaraJuly 4, 2015The lobster club is a great alternative to the lobster roll. Good and tasty. A little inconvenient if you don't have a car but its worth getting there!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014With a scattering of seasoned panko breadcrumbs topping it off, this mega-rich mac "puts a shadow over all other mac and cheeses" and is well worth a road trip any time of year. Read more
Erik CintronJune 13, 2019This is a nice pit spot in between breweries or before. It had fresh seafood inside and outside dining. Fast service and great prices. Parking also. Simple menu that gets you in and out.
Ron JeramiahJuly 12, 2022Hot Butter’d Lobsta Roll is the way to go. Cool spot with good service and delicious food. My first time eating here and I’ll be back.
jen kregerMarch 9, 2017So impressed by this restaurant. Quick ordering and table service. Seats were limited but cozy. Awesome lobster roll and lobster mac -n-cheese. Can't state how pleased I was overall.
Jess LinAugust 24, 2014Get the lobster roll - it's worth it. Piled with lobster and no discernable filling. If you want a club, you can't go wrong with the lobster club. Bacon was perfectly crunchy.
Travelhound12May 16, 2020One of the best out-of-the-way seafood restaurants in Boston. Food is prepared with the love of homemade meals. Great prices too.
RamsenOctober 16, 2015Although it's a bit on the smaller side, there's a reason people keep ordering these warm lobster rolls and there's a long line at lunch. Super tasty!
David HeiserNovember 13, 2017Pricey, but delicious lobster rolls and lobster bisque. Hit up Harpoon brewery after you eat!
Lauren SmithApril 27, 2022Expensive but the most lobster meat I’ve ever had on a lobster roll! Would recommend 🦞
$5 16oz draft beers of things like Sam seasonal and UFO in a place like Boston next to a major concert venue that charges like $12 for a 12oz beer. If your seeing a show at the pavilion go hear first.
Donald WesnofskeMarch 10, 2014Prices are a little out the for the comfort style atmosphere but the fried lobster roll is kick ass good. Great that the Harpone beer hall is right next door
Sheila KristineAugust 21, 2014Lobster roll was full if meat, clam chowder excellent and Guy Fieri's right in with his review of the Mac and cheese #foodnetwork
Daniel TewfikJune 24, 2015An institution on the South Boston Waterfront, their lobster roll is solid although a tad over priced for the amount of lobster you really do get.
GourmetLiveOctober 19, 2010Safe to say Yankee knows a thing or two about lobster rolls. Traditional and simply all about the meat. Fresh lobster is bound by they tiniest amount of mayo and piled into a lightly toasted split-top
Andrew C.June 15, 2016OMG. All the soups are phenomenal. The seafood's great too. So glad I found this place!!!
Jonathan BissettMarch 12, 2011Great no-frills seafood spot on the Boston Waterfront. If you're looking to bring home some lobsters or fresh fillets, walk around the side of the building to place an order.- KneeTherapistMarch 25, 2013if you're at the convention center make the walk over here, clam chowder was the best I've had and the lobster club sandwich was good too.
LaToya MasseyDecember 30, 2010#1 spOt for Lobsters 5lbs+, GreAt for brinGing to fam. fuNctions! Good FreSh-YanKee-by the Wharf experience. Although, seafOOd plates are overpriced for serving siZe. Worth the try =)
Daree Allen NievesJuly 25, 2015Lobster mac and cheese was tasty. Not skimpy on the meat, macaroni soft, not al dente, needed a bit more seasoning. But I ate every drop. $14
Martina BrusatoreMay 15, 2016Lobster Lobster Lobster. ..get dirty, use your Hand and make love with this amazing Lobster dish
Colleen HofmannJune 8, 2012Totally worth it for the lobster! Excellent service too. Sit outside and indulge in some people watching while you're at it.- estherApril 30, 2015Amazing clam chowder, lobster roll, and fried calamari. Everything is decently priced too
Matthew CaldecuttSeptember 5, 2015Very casual, but it's worth the wait for a lobster roll and a lobster bisque.
Lucynda SlatteryNovember 1, 2015Fresh and fast seafood. I love the steamers. They are large and fresh.- Martina BrusatoreMay 15, 2016Love lobster get dirty while you are eating the best lobster of your life.nothingelse matters
Shaina GalleyFebruary 10, 2014Come here for the food, not atmosphere or friendly service and you wont be disappointed~ Mmmmm lobster rolls
Eelain SteketeeAugust 18, 2011i'm just going to go ahead and say it.. if you don't get the lobster roll, lobster bisque, and the fried clams, you should be thrown into the sea.
Caitlin BApril 25, 2014Clam chowder was delicious! Great spot to go after harpoon brewery for some good food
Garrett Van SiclenAugust 12, 2023Fish sandwich. Tuna tacos were OK, lots of tuna, but garnished only with a bit of lettuce and pickled cabbage
Rinaldo DormanAugust 26, 2013Great place! Check out the "retail" shop around back for take home goods.
Kristina MoorheadSeptember 24, 2013Shrimp was delish, fish was so-so. Cute place, quick service, nice staff, good music playlist.
Jake SmithJune 13, 2013Use the malt vinegar and/or Old Bay seasoning to add some extra flavor to your French fries.
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
(617) 345-9799
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Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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