Omg we got the appetizer seafood tower, no regrets it was so good. Main course's excellent too. It's expensive but what on Nantucket isn't.
kahooker1
Very cute patio
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Colman Glagovich
Got takeout from the window just as it opened. Great hot lobster rolls!
globetrotterfiona
Casual & friendly with delicious food - the best lobster roll I’ve ever had. Servers were brilliant - attentive and very friendly. We had a great time and it was nice to get away from the snootiness of other restaurants! Highly recommend.
Kislev A.
Ok I cheated: we didn't get tue LOBSTER TRAP's lobster roll. What we uad were made to order and were great nonetheless. FISH AND CHIPS. The fish used was great! The batter was yummy and held together very well. The fish was flaky. The chips were perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. SHRIMP CHIPS was a great choice. Crunchy, juicy and full of flavor. Im embarrassed to say we had CHICKEN FIGG NO ERS but we had kids, what can I say. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned too. Takeout window only during lunch.
Michael Cramer
Straightforward seafood with a nice waitress and classic coastal New England restaurant atmosphere. I liked that they let us pet the five pound lobster.
Stick with the steamed lobster. Everything else is fried and basically Red Lobster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Matthew Braun
Highly recommend Connecticut style lobster roll. Delicious! Ambiance is great and they frequently have local live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank P
I don’t understand how this place isn’t rated higher. Service was great… drinks were excellent… and the lobster “boil” was perfectly prepared. Not a single complaint!!!!
We have always loved the Lobster Trap until recently. We used to love getting fresh fish, as well as lobster. Now most of the fish is fried and they don’t even let your substitute French fries for something healthier. We would love to have the pan seared haddock (or halibut, I forgot which) and wild rice with veggies back on the menu. It’s just too fried and not flexible…
Rebecca Leser
My favorite restaurant in Nantucket! Can't visit without making a stop at the Lobster Trap.We arrived right when the restaurant opened at 5 and were the first patrons to be seated outside. Fresh, hot, delicious bread was promptly served before we ordered dinner.The corn on the cob is ridiculously fresh and the red bliss potatoes are a perfect compliment to the 1 lb lobster I ordered. The hubby got the surf and turf special and enjoyed it as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn on the Cob, Kids
Riley S.
Our family ordered clambakes from this restaurant and were so disappointed. There was hardly any food in the containers, majority of the clams were not edible, lobsters were over cooked, half the orders were wrong or even missing AND they charged gratuity for takeout! It was a complete waste of money. THEN we went to Cisco brewery, turns out they have a food truck there. We ordered chicken fingers and the chicken was literally raw. Completely raw. I could not believe it. They would not reimburse us but wanted to remake the chicken for us. Like I want to eat their food now.
Linda Norris
MY SISTER AND I ATE HERE YEARS AGO. WHEN WE WERE ON ISLAND. WE ALWAYS STOP IN HERE. SO GREAT. GREAT FRESH FOOD, NICE DRINKS AND WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE. WE LOVE IT! GREAT STAFF, TOO!Dietary restrictions: WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY? THEY WILL MAKE WHAT YOU WANT/ NEED.
Katie Boudreau
Best meal on Nantucket! My mom and I stopped by right at 5 when they opened, looking forward to a nice lobster dinner.The Nantucket Lobster Trap does not disappoint!! We each got a lobster dinner, mine boiled, her’s stuffed, and it was delicious!!!The lobster was nice and fresh, already dissembled for ease too. The french fries are also really yummy! The perfect crunch and coating.Well worth the price to enjoy a comfortable and delicious lobster dinner.
Omg we got the appetizer seafood tower, no regrets it was so good. Main course's excellent too. It's expensive but what on Nantucket isn't.
Very cute patio
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Got takeout from the window just as it opened. Great hot lobster rolls!
Casual & friendly with delicious food - the best lobster roll I’ve ever had. Servers were brilliant - attentive and very friendly. We had a great time and it was nice to get away from the snootiness of other restaurants! Highly recommend.
Ok I cheated: we didn't get tue LOBSTER TRAP's lobster roll. What we uad were made to order and were great nonetheless. FISH AND CHIPS. The fish used was great! The batter was yummy and held together very well. The fish was flaky. The chips were perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. SHRIMP CHIPS was a great choice. Crunchy, juicy and full of flavor. Im embarrassed to say we had CHICKEN FIGG NO ERS but we had kids, what can I say. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned too. Takeout window only during lunch.
Straightforward seafood with a nice waitress and classic coastal New England restaurant atmosphere. I liked that they let us pet the five pound lobster.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shout Malkem- best server and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Stuffed Lobster, Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo
Stick with the steamed lobster. Everything else is fried and basically Red Lobster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Highly recommend Connecticut style lobster roll. Delicious! Ambiance is great and they frequently have local live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t understand how this place isn’t rated higher. Service was great… drinks were excellent… and the lobster “boil” was perfectly prepared. Not a single complaint!!!!
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We have always loved the Lobster Trap until recently. We used to love getting fresh fish, as well as lobster. Now most of the fish is fried and they don’t even let your substitute French fries for something healthier. We would love to have the pan seared haddock (or halibut, I forgot which) and wild rice with veggies back on the menu. It’s just too fried and not flexible…
My favorite restaurant in Nantucket! Can't visit without making a stop at the Lobster Trap.We arrived right when the restaurant opened at 5 and were the first patrons to be seated outside. Fresh, hot, delicious bread was promptly served before we ordered dinner.The corn on the cob is ridiculously fresh and the red bliss potatoes are a perfect compliment to the 1 lb lobster I ordered. The hubby got the surf and turf special and enjoyed it as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn on the Cob, Kids
Our family ordered clambakes from this restaurant and were so disappointed. There was hardly any food in the containers, majority of the clams were not edible, lobsters were over cooked, half the orders were wrong or even missing AND they charged gratuity for takeout! It was a complete waste of money. THEN we went to Cisco brewery, turns out they have a food truck there. We ordered chicken fingers and the chicken was literally raw. Completely raw. I could not believe it. They would not reimburse us but wanted to remake the chicken for us. Like I want to eat their food now.
MY SISTER AND I ATE HERE YEARS AGO. WHEN WE WERE ON ISLAND. WE ALWAYS STOP IN HERE. SO GREAT. GREAT FRESH FOOD, NICE DRINKS AND WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE. WE LOVE IT! GREAT STAFF, TOO!Dietary restrictions: WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY? THEY WILL MAKE WHAT YOU WANT/ NEED.
Best meal on Nantucket! My mom and I stopped by right at 5 when they opened, looking forward to a nice lobster dinner.The Nantucket Lobster Trap does not disappoint!! We each got a lobster dinner, mine boiled, her’s stuffed, and it was delicious!!!The lobster was nice and fresh, already dissembled for ease too. The french fries are also really yummy! The perfect crunch and coating.Well worth the price to enjoy a comfortable and delicious lobster dinner.