Had a wicked lobster roll!!!!!! Wow super good had the warm roll amazing taste and fast service !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Brown
The lobster rolls are huge and delicious 😋. Outside seating as well as in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Grin
Delicious and juicy lobster rolls! Highly recommend 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MedAssistTravels
This lobster roll is very juicy and tender. Very delicious. I got the large roll and it’s worth it. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brant Brown
James Hook is the kind of place that reminds you why Boston owns the lobster roll game. The lobster is sweet, rich, and perfectly cooked, piled high in a simple toasted bun without any pretension. It’s easily one of the best I’ve ever had, hot or cold, and feels like the benchmark everyone else is chasing. The setup is casual and tight but efficient, the kind of spot where you balance your tray and make room for the next hungry group without complaint. The large lobster and crab tanks inside keep kids entertained and add to the charm of the place.
There’s no bar, just a cooler with sodas and water, but it somehow fits. The Seaport location is perfect for a stroll afterward, and while it’s undeniably touristy, it’s touristy for all the right reasons. At roughly forty dollars a roll, it’s not cheap, but it’s worth it for the quality and the experience. James Hook remains a quintessential Boston stop—fast, friendly, and all about the lobster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Nicos Tagaras
Great spot to try all the Boston sea food classics and with reasonable prices compares to other places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Burkhalter
Best lobster roll I've ever had! I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie salinas
Food was delicious. Very limited seating inside, luckily weather was great and we enjoyed the outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sam Phillips
Great place to sit down for lunch. The lobster roll is definitely worth the hype as others have mentioned. Buttered version was delicious and their house white ale pairs perfectly with their food. I'll be back next time I'm in Boston!
LOVE this family local eatery! We shared a Large butter Lobster roll packed with fresh lobster (BEST), crab cake, clam chowder. Tank of live lobsters and seafood right next to us in rustic dining. We are dreaming about that lobster roll still...going back before leaving Boston soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elio Kovi
During our honeymoon in USA, we decided to visit boston where we heard a lot about James Hook & Co. so we had to go there for the lobster roll. Review? Just amazing, they give you a small cup of melted butter so that you can pour it on the sandwich to make it even more delicious. This is definetely a must-try restaurant in boston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aragosta
Derek Yee
When in Boston, Lobster roll it is. Now knowing you’re going to have to splurge on a lobster roll (yeah most I’ve spent on a single meal that was very takeoutish)
I ordered online for pickup to avoid the line, and left Lia tied out front for a brief moment while I went in to get my food.
I ordered the large lobster roll and small clam chowder. Chowder was good, lobster roll was stacked! Seriously, you need a fork to eat this roll. Honestly the only thing disappointing on this roll was the bread…slightly rubbery which made it difficult and messy to eat.
But yes, I definitely recommend…and with outdoor seating…five paws!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shauna
Perfect lobster roll!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian B
My fiancé and I were just there last Saturday and omg the food was simply amazing 🤩… the weather was great, people was great and the service. I just spoke to Jim at James Hook to get some tips and he was so open to providing tips and ways to recreate what we had. 🙏🏿 Jim and everyone at James Hook
Had a wicked lobster roll!!!!!!
Wow super good had the warm roll amazing taste and fast service !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lobster rolls are huge and delicious 😋. Outside seating as well as in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and juicy lobster rolls! Highly recommend 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This lobster roll is very juicy and tender. Very delicious. I got the large roll and it’s worth it. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Hook is the kind of place that reminds you why Boston owns the lobster roll game. The lobster is sweet, rich, and perfectly cooked, piled high in a simple toasted bun without any pretension. It’s easily one of the best I’ve ever had, hot or cold, and feels like the benchmark everyone else is chasing. The setup is casual and tight but efficient, the kind of spot where you balance your tray and make room for the next hungry group without complaint. The large lobster and crab tanks inside keep kids entertained and add to the charm of the place.
There’s no bar, just a cooler with sodas and water, but it somehow fits. The Seaport location is perfect for a stroll afterward, and while it’s undeniably touristy, it’s touristy for all the right reasons. At roughly forty dollars a roll, it’s not cheap, but it’s worth it for the quality and the experience. James Hook remains a quintessential Boston stop—fast, friendly, and all about the lobster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Great spot to try all the Boston sea food classics and with reasonable prices compares to other places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best lobster roll I've ever had! I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious. Very limited seating inside, luckily weather was great and we enjoyed the outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great place to sit down for lunch. The lobster roll is definitely worth the hype as others have mentioned. Buttered version was delicious and their house white ale pairs perfectly with their food. I'll be back next time I'm in Boston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome but pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
LOVE this family local eatery! We shared a Large butter Lobster roll packed with fresh lobster (BEST), crab cake, clam chowder. Tank of live lobsters and seafood right next to us in rustic dining. We are dreaming about that lobster roll still...going back before leaving Boston soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
During our honeymoon in USA, we decided to visit boston where we heard a lot about James Hook & Co. so we had to go there for the lobster roll. Review? Just amazing, they give you a small cup of melted butter so that you can pour it on the sandwich to make it even more delicious.
This is definetely a must-try restaurant in boston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aragosta
When in Boston, Lobster roll it is. Now knowing you’re going to have to splurge on a lobster roll (yeah most I’ve spent on a single meal that was very takeoutish)
I ordered online for pickup to avoid the line, and left Lia tied out front for a brief moment while I went in to get my food.
I ordered the large lobster roll and small clam chowder. Chowder was good, lobster roll was stacked! Seriously, you need a fork to eat this roll. Honestly the only thing disappointing on this roll was the bread…slightly rubbery which made it difficult and messy to eat.
But yes, I definitely recommend…and with outdoor seating…five paws!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect lobster roll!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My fiancé and I were just there last Saturday and omg the food was simply amazing 🤩… the weather was great, people was great and the service. I just spoke to Jim at James Hook to get some tips and he was so open to providing tips and ways to recreate what we had. 🙏🏿 Jim and everyone at James Hook
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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