Lobster Shack

3 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven
(203) 483-8414

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Customers' Favorites

The Famous Hot Lobster Roll'
Lobster Mac \u0026 Cheese
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
The Whaler Lobster Roll
New England Clam Chowder
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese

Starters
Shack Fritters
House-made clam fritters with chipotle aioli dipping sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
Crab Cakes
Served with vodka sauce for dipping.
Nachos
Crispy house-fried tortilla chips topped with cheese, black beans, and pico de gallo served with sour cream and salsa.
Calamari Fritti
Served with hot cherry peppers, capers aioli, and marinara.
Organic Mussels
Served with white beans, hot cherry peppers, garlic white wine sauce, fresh basil, and crostini.
Chicken Tenders
Choice of BBQ or honey mustard.
Rustic Tacos
Choice of salmon or shrimp with roasted sweet corn salsa and lime sour cream aioli.
Ultimate Sirloin Chili
Served with melted cheddar cheese served with corn tortilla chips.
Pretzel Sticks (3 pcs)
Served with cheddar cheese dipping sauce and honey mustard.
Italian Egg Rolls
Served with white beans, broccoli rabe, sausage, and mozzarella cheese, with a side of marinara sauce.

Soup
New England Clam Chowder Soup

Greens
The Wedge Greens
Iceberg lettuce, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, onions, and gorgonzola cheese drizzled with creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Shack Salad Greens
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.
Caesar Salad Greens
Romaine lettuce and herb croutons tossed with Parmesan cheese and housemade Caesar dressing.
The Tuscany Greens
Mesclun greens, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onions, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, polenta croutons, and tossed with white balsamic dressing.

Sandwiches
Lobster Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Havarti cheese with fresh lobster meat on toasted sourdough bread. Served with French fries.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese on sourdough bread. Served with French fries.
Fried Cod Fish Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on a hard roll. Served with French fries.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted white bread. Served with French fries.
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Havarti cheese on grilled sourdough bread. Served with French fries
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese. Served with French fries
Lobster Roll Sandwich
Fresh lobster meat served warm with lemon and butter on a toasted New England-style roll. Served with French fries.
Turkey Supreme Melt Sandwich
Oven-roasted Turkey, applewood bacon, sliced tomato, melted cheddar cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on sourdough bread. Served with French fries.
Burrata Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Served with rustic greens, tomato, pesto aioli, and melted burrata cheese on a brioche roll (choice of grilled or fried). Served with French fries.
Chicken Cranberry Spinach Wrap Sandwich
House-made chicken salad with baby spinach and dried cranberries. Served with French fries.
Turkey Club
Lettuce, tomato, bacon, and mayo on toasted white bread. Served with French fries.
Classic Burger
8-ounce sirloin beef burger with lettuce, sliced tomato, topped with ketchup, mustard, and pickles on a brioche roll. Served with French fries. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
South End Burger
8-ounce sirloin beef burger with bacon jam, caramelized onions, melted cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce on a brioche roll. Served with French fries. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Hungry-man Burger
8-ounce sirloin beef burger with a sunny-side-up egg, sautéed mushrooms, onion rings, bacon, melted Swiss cheese, and maple aioli on a brioche roll. Served with French fries. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Philly Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Served with grilled mushrooms and onions topped with garlic aioli on a sub roll. Served with French fries.
Pastrami Reuben Melt Sandwich
Thin-sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread. Served with French fries.
Hummel Hot Dog Sandwich

Entrees
Pasta Carbonara
Peas, bacon, and mushrooms in a cream sauce tossed with your choice of linguine or penne pasta.
Frutti Di Mare
Mussels, calamari, shrimp, and clams in a spicy marinara or white wine sauce over linguine pasta.
Penne Alla Vodka
Served in a vodka marinara cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Broiled Cod
In a lemon white wine butter sauce served with risotto and vegetable of the day.
Chicken Piccata
Egg battered and topped with capers, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon white wine sauce served with baked potato or pasta.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Fresh lobster with Swiss, American, and cheddar cheese.
Grilled or Blackened Organic Salmon
Topped with herb butter and served with risotto and vegetables of the day.
Shrimp or Cod Florentine
(6) jumbo shrimp or fresh cod egg battered in a lemon white wine butter sauce served with sautéed garlic spinach and creamy mashed potatoes.
Chicken Mediterranean
Sautéed chicken breast with roasted garlic, roasted rustic tomatoes, capers, shallots, spinach, kalamata olives, and pecorino cheese in a white wine sauce over bucatini pasta.
New York Strip
14 ounces New York strip served with mashed potatoes and vegetables of the day. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Gulf Gamberi
(6) sautéed shrimp with garlic shallots, roasted rustic tomatoes, baby spinach, and fresh mozz in a white wine sauce over linguine pasta.
Penne Bolognese
Housemade bolognese with ricotta.
Linguine and Meatballs
Housemade meatballs in a marinara sauce.

Fried Favorites
Fried Scallops
Lightly battered served with French fries and coleslaw may substitute onion rings or sweet potato fries.
Fried Shrimp
Lightly battered served with French fries and coleslaw may substitute onion rings or sweet potato fries.
Fish & Chips
Lightly battered served with French fries and coleslaw may substitute onion rings or sweet potato fries.

Sides
Coleslaw
Onion Rings
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Lobster Meat
Garden Salad (Small)
Caesar Salad (Small)
Sautéed Vegetables

Just For Kids
Grilled Cheese
Served with French fries.
Hamburger
Served with French fries. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Cheeseburger
Served with French fries. Consuming raw or uncooked eggs, meats, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Chicken Tenders
Served with French fries.
Hot Dog
Served with French fries.

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Recent Reviews

I have visited lobster shack several times. Everytime I have gone the service is top notch. They are friendly and on top of anything you need. The food is delicious. I tend to favor the lobster rolls !! The gorgonzola garlic bread is phenomenal.
December 2025
The Christmas decorations were really pretty. It was cold outside, so the braised short rib and mashed potatoes were filling and warming. We also got the crab rangoon appetizer, which had an interesting flavor. The hot sauce on top was really great.

The lobster mac and cheese and lobster rolls were great, but the cup of lobster corn chowder needed more flavor. The seasonal cocktails are a skip. You're better off ordering familiar cocktails such as a Moscow...
December 2025
Lobster Shack is truly a hidden gem — the kind of place you stumble on once and immediately start planning your next visit. The location alone is breathtaking, with beautiful views that make it perfect for both intimate outings and family days alike. It has that rare mix of peaceful atmosphere and welcoming charm that makes everyone feel right at home.

Our server was absolutely amazing — friendly, attentive, and incredibly entertaining with our kids, which...
December 2025

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Lobster Shack

3 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 483-8414