If you have ever imagined the perfect fried clam boat, it would look and taste (and cost) exactly as the clam boat at The Lobster. Their seafood batter is delicious and crisps up beautifully (and stays crispy until the last bite), the clams are sweet and plump and cooked a delicate golden brown, and their tarter sauce is not that sappy sweet stuff, but has a yummy hint of fresh dill.My husband Tom had the haddock boat (he Loved his) and because the prices are so extraordinarily reasonable, we also shared a scallop boat. We are crazy about Cape Ann Lobstermen’s (The Lobster’s sister business) fresh off the boat scallops and have been cooking them all spring. The Lobster’s fried scallops did not disappoint and are also divine, sweet, fat juicy things.

I am so looking forward to trying out The Lobster’s clam chowder, lobster roll (their fresh lobsters are fantabulous, supplied by Cape Ann Lobstermen!) and all the good things coming soon (steamers, I hope). Can you, imagine this summer, dining at The Lobster, with their exquisitely fresh off the boat perfectly cooked seafood while sitting on their beautiful deck overlooking the harbor? We can’t wait!!!!

An added note, we love how The Lobster is using primarily paper for take out, super great for the environment.

Alex at the take-out counter- super friendly service, with a smile. Thank you!

The Lobster is located at 115 East Main Street, Gloucester, and is currently open from 11:30 to 6:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. The hours and menu will be expanding as they roll out the business.

Our neighborhood in East Gloucester is where it’s happening for take out. Between Duckworth’s and the new The Lobster, come on down!