If I'm nearby again, I might stop by, but I won't be going out of my way to revisit this just okay restaurant. Service via phone needs much improvement. Our to-go meals were not prepared to order, but rather done in batches well ahead a time, in my opinion. Nothing special was done to our seafood meals to make me run back. Onion ring batter was falling off and flimsy rather than solid and crispy. Fries were okay. I will say the place is bright and clean on my visit. Atmosphere is null, as there is a 7 eleven and gas station across the street and nothing else. This small restaurant is on the end of a small plaza. Plenty of parking and the prices are reasonable though. Try Lobster Boat if you'd like sometime. It may become Your favorite place, it just won't be mine.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Wendy Krauss
Beautiful day to eat out on the shaded deck. Good beer selection. I had the fried clam roll with ff. There were 5 huge bellied clams that were delicious. The ff were crisp, the way I like them. My husband had the fried scallop roll. There were 6 sea scallops (on the smaller side) but perfectly cooked. He loved his lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Snell
I love this place and come at least once a week
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leia Arena
I have been here a number of times (the food is amazing) but tonight was all about the 5-Star customer service. The ladies tonight were top notch from the moment I called to order takeout till I walked out the door. Smiling, extremely kind and personable. What an amazing team you have at the Lobster Boat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Ates
Great food and service! My lobster roll was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Hutson
Excellent service. Nice lobster roll. One of the better clam chowders I have had. Steamers were solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cecebobo Boulette
Always wonderful sea food!
Liam Anderson
Lobster rolls are customizable and portions are bigger than most other places!
S Bridge (GamerTech)
The swordfish (steak) dinner with Cajun butter is outstanding and only $20! Can't be beat. Went here two days in a row while in town. It's that good.
Victor Oates
We stopped by The Lobster Boat in Litchfield New Hampshire for a casual family dinner, and overall, it was a pleasant experience with some great highlights and a few areas that could use improvement.
The lobster bisque was pretty decent—creamy, warm, and flavorful. A comforting way to start the meal.
We ordered the Fisherman’s Platter to split, and while the fried haddock was solid and the scallops were good (not phenomenal but certainly not bad), the fried clams were a disappointment. They were listed as whole bellies, but either the bellies were missing or they were the smallest I’ve ever seen. For fried clam lovers—looking at you Clam Box—this part didn’t quite hit the mark.
The shrimp were small and basic, and everything on the platter seemed to be seasoned the same way. It all blended together with no real variation between the items. A bit more differentiation in seasoning or flavor could go a long way. The dipping sauces were standard—tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a slightly horseradishy cocktail sauce—but again, nothing was uniquely paired to enhance each item.
That said, the kids’ meals were a bright spot. At just six dollars each, they’re a fantastic value. One of my kids got the chicken finger platter, another had buttery noodles, and the third went with Kraft mac and cheese. All three were happy and finished their meals, which says a lot.
Dessert was excellent. The cheesecake was rich and delicious, and the chocolate cake was an even bigger hit. Large portions and full of flavor made for a perfect sweet ending.
All in all, The Lobster Boat delivers a family friendly experience with good service, great dessert, and unbeatable kids’ meal pricing. With some tweaks to the seafood seasoning and a bit more care on the clams, this place could really shine. We’ll definitely be back—for the bisque, the cake, and the unbeatable value.
It was fine. Good portions and products. It just wasn't what we expected. The dish we ordered, anyway. It worked out. That said, it was pricey and more than I had hoped and expected to spend.
Paula Noyes
Fisherman’s Platter ( small!) Absolutely delicious! The price was lower than any seafood restaurant we eat at! Can’t wait to revisit!
Ara Rivera
Ordered two “Jumbo” lobster rolls. One buttered, one regular. The buttered one was plain for some reason, not butter at all and the bread soggy (how? The lobster was dry so I dont know) the lobster on both rolls was extremely chewy and fishy. We also ordered fried scallops which had a very odd taste. Was any of it fresh? I doubt it. $130 on food that ended up being inedible. I had never had seafood in front of me that I didn’t want to eat. Incredibly disappointing.
Double E Show
Got take out, ordered ahead and skipped the line. Food was good, but portion to price isn't great. Seafood platter, was pretty small. 5" piece of fish, under a dozen small shrimp, 6 Sea scallops, a good amount of fried clams, with the whole order covered up by onion rings and fries to hide the lack of " seafood". Large and small seafood platter and fried mushrooms was almost $80 with tip. I'd have to experience dine in to know if it's just take out that gets skimped on... Don't expect a lot for your money though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
corrie Ferrell
Food was quite tasty to me. I've never had fried lobster, but it was crispy yet tender on the inside. Our waitress(Micaela) was wonderful, made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us enough but not too much so we could enjoy our meal. The locals here were very sociable and friendly. Welcomed us to the area and offered suggestions of what to try and places to visit. Great experience here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll & Chowder, Fried Lobster
If I'm nearby again, I might stop by, but I won't be going out of my way to revisit this just okay restaurant. Service via phone needs much improvement. Our to-go meals were not prepared to order, but rather done in batches well ahead a time, in my opinion. Nothing special was done to our seafood meals to make me run back. Onion ring batter was falling off and flimsy rather than solid and crispy. Fries were okay. I will say the place is bright and clean on my visit. Atmosphere is null, as there is a 7 eleven and gas station across the street and nothing else. This small restaurant is on the end of a small plaza. Plenty of parking and the prices are reasonable though. Try Lobster Boat if you'd like sometime. It may become Your favorite place, it just won't be mine.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Beautiful day to eat out on the shaded deck. Good beer selection. I had the fried clam roll with ff. There were 5 huge bellied clams that were delicious. The ff were crisp, the way I like them. My husband had the fried scallop roll. There were 6 sea scallops (on the smaller side) but perfectly cooked. He loved his lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place and come at least once a week
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been here a number of times (the food is amazing) but tonight was all about the 5-Star customer service. The ladies tonight were top notch from the moment I called to order takeout till I walked out the door. Smiling, extremely kind and personable. What an amazing team you have at the Lobster Boat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service! My lobster roll was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service. Nice lobster roll. One of the better clam chowders I have had. Steamers were solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always wonderful sea food!
Lobster rolls are customizable and portions are bigger than most other places!
The swordfish (steak) dinner with Cajun butter is outstanding and only $20! Can't be beat. Went here two days in a row while in town. It's that good.
We stopped by The Lobster Boat in Litchfield New Hampshire for a casual family dinner, and overall, it was a pleasant experience with some great highlights and a few areas that could use improvement.
The lobster bisque was pretty decent—creamy, warm, and flavorful. A comforting way to start the meal.
We ordered the Fisherman’s Platter to split, and while the fried haddock was solid and the scallops were good (not phenomenal but certainly not bad), the fried clams were a disappointment. They were listed as whole bellies, but either the bellies were missing or they were the smallest I’ve ever seen. For fried clam lovers—looking at you Clam Box—this part didn’t quite hit the mark.
The shrimp were small and basic, and everything on the platter seemed to be seasoned the same way. It all blended together with no real variation between the items. A bit more differentiation in seasoning or flavor could go a long way. The dipping sauces were standard—tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a slightly horseradishy cocktail sauce—but again, nothing was uniquely paired to enhance each item.
That said, the kids’ meals were a bright spot. At just six dollars each, they’re a fantastic value. One of my kids got the chicken finger platter, another had buttery noodles, and the third went with Kraft mac and cheese. All three were happy and finished their meals, which says a lot.
Dessert was excellent. The cheesecake was rich and delicious, and the chocolate cake was an even bigger hit. Large portions and full of flavor made for a perfect sweet ending.
All in all, The Lobster Boat delivers a family friendly experience with good service, great dessert, and unbeatable kids’ meal pricing. With some tweaks to the seafood seasoning and a bit more care on the clams, this place could really shine. We’ll definitely be back—for the bisque, the cake, and the unbeatable value.
Restaurantji Recommends
It was fine. Good portions and products. It just wasn't what we expected. The dish we ordered, anyway. It worked out. That said, it was pricey and more than I had hoped and expected to spend.
Fisherman’s Platter ( small!) Absolutely delicious! The price was lower than any seafood restaurant we eat at! Can’t wait to revisit!
Ordered two “Jumbo” lobster rolls. One buttered, one regular. The buttered one was plain for some reason, not butter at all and the bread soggy (how? The lobster was dry so I dont know) the lobster on both rolls was extremely chewy and fishy. We also ordered fried scallops which had a very odd taste. Was any of it fresh? I doubt it. $130 on food that ended up being inedible. I had never had seafood in front of me that I didn’t want to eat. Incredibly disappointing.
Got take out, ordered ahead and skipped the line. Food was good, but portion to price isn't great. Seafood platter, was pretty small. 5" piece of fish, under a dozen small shrimp, 6 Sea scallops, a good amount of fried clams, with the whole order covered up by onion rings and fries to hide the lack of " seafood". Large and small seafood platter and fried mushrooms was almost $80 with tip. I'd have to experience dine in to know if it's just take out that gets skimped on... Don't expect a lot for your money though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was quite tasty to me. I've never had fried lobster, but it was crispy yet tender on the inside. Our waitress(Micaela) was wonderful, made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us enough but not too much so we could enjoy our meal. The locals here were very sociable and friendly. Welcomed us to the area and offered suggestions of what to try and places to visit. Great experience here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll & Chowder, Fried Lobster
Loading...