James Hook & Co
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston
(617) 423-5501
Customers' Favorites
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Large Lobster Roll with Butter
Clam Chowder and Lobster Roll
Large Lobster Roll with Mayo
Oysters on the Half Shell
Sopa de Langosta del Dia
Lobster Roll Crab Roll
Double Stuffed Scallop
New England Clam Chowda
Whole Cooked Lobsters
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Recent Reviews
The first time as a European tourist in Boston, of course, was also on my wish list to try a "lobster roll" for the first time in my life.\n\nOn a walk to the harbour, I came across JAMES HOOK & Co, where I was simply approached by the charming house, the decoration, the planting and the information that it was founded in 1925. \n\nMy credo is always "If a business has been on the market for such a long time...they know what they are doing, do it with passion...
Shared a traditional (with mayo) and hot buttered lobster roll for lunch after a sunday stroll on seaport boulevard. The lobster rolls were equally delicious and the lobster meat was tender and so fresh tasting! Prices weren't bad either. Always love James Hook for lobster!
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...