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James Hook & Company
Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
This seafood restaurant is famous for their seafood rolls. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Amazing lobster roll, lobster bisque, and stuffed scallops."(66 Tips)
"Really yummy lobster rolls with a good amount of meat."(3 Tips)
"... THIS WORLD, from the lobster bisque -to the stuffed clam -to the crab..."(5 Tips)
"Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder."(7 Tips)
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Jess N.July 7, 2013Easily the best lobster roll I had in Boston! They also sell lobsters, crabs, mussels, seafood galore at a reasonable price and they pack it for you (lasts 24-36 hours). I will be definitely be back!
Joe GramcAugust 30, 2015If you are in Boston and want a Lobster Roll, this is the only place to go. Get the large, for $3 extra its worth it.
Vanessa GatlinFebruary 17, 2014(Best of Boston 2013-LOBSTER ROLL) Improper Bostonian says, "Here's the deal with lobster rolls: The whole point is to showcase the lobster. If you start getting too fancy, you'll mask the flavor."- Aadil BhattiMay 21, 2017Amazing lobster roll, lobster bisque, and stuffed scallops. Quick, delicious meal. A little pricey but if you're visiting it's worth it.
Greg GNovember 2, 2014This place has a great lobster roll. I like that they offer a regular size ($15) and a large ($18). Large is pictured. Definitely worth it.
- Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018Located in an unassumingly special trailer, James Hook & Co. offers the best lobster rolls, with lots of tail & claw meat, light on the mayo. Open year round for lunch, expect long lines when sunny.
- Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018Located in an unassumingly special trailer, James Hook & Co. offers the best lobster rolls, with lots of tail & claw meat, light on the mayo. Open year round for lunch, expect long lines when sunny.
Jen AAugust 27, 2014Nothing fancy in terms of seating but the food is delicious. You have to try: the lobster roll, lobster Mac and cheese and the clam chowder
JasonJune 25, 2015Best Lobster Roll I've ever had! A must visit in Boston. The lobster bisque and crab cake are pretty great too
Evelyn TioJune 24, 2015By far the best lobster roll I've ever had. Stuffed with meat--this is the real deal. Sometimes they give free samples of clam chowder which is also delicious!- Ingrid HartmanSeptember 15, 2015Really yummy lobster rolls with a good amount of meat. Pretty expensive - recommend just buying the meat separately and making the roll yourself to save money and get more meat!
TingOctober 6, 2015Looks like an institution by the harbour. $19 for a large lobster roll. Cheaper than the average? Yes. Tastier? No. The steamed whole lobster with butter looks good though. Will go for that next time.
Grace GerrityMarch 12, 2015This is a great place for lobster rolls... only thing missing is an ice cold beer. You have to try it if you are visiting boston. Love it.
Christine SiroisJuly 4, 2017Lobster rolls are A+. Jam-packed with claw, tail and knuckle meat, these are the real deal.
- Ellie RountreeApril 21, 2014Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Be happy.
I like to get my meal then eat it silently and alone inside one of the porta potties. I do some of my best thinking in there.
Terri GJuly 19, 2011Lobster roll is only $12, however.. if you're a lobster roll fanatic like myself, you need to know that it's on a small sub roll - not a warm buttery, grilled top split hot dog bun.- Leibnitz PirozziApril 2, 2011Wow! Everything I had was OUT OF THIS WORLD, from the lobster bisque -to the stuffed clam -to the crab cake...and of course their famous lobster roll! The best value in Boston :D
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014Go in for one of the best lobster rolls in Boston. The line moves quickly.
Ha DiemAugust 30, 2014Yummy lobster rolls and stuffed clams! The stuffed clams had huge chunks of clams, yumm. There's not a lot of seating though.
David CastilloMarch 25, 2016The BEST Lobster Rolls I've ever eaten, spend the extra $3 for a large one, Lobster bisque is also top notch
AnnmarieOctober 26, 2014The lobster rolls here are the best I've had. Very lightly dressed and incredibly fresh. Good prices to boot.
Daniel TewfikJune 24, 2015Opened in 1925, the location has remained the same ever since! Come for a lobster roll or four. I know I did. Read more
Madison SOctober 31, 2015Lobster Roll and Lobster Salad was phenomenal. Our server Mitch was also super friendly and helpful!
Hands down the best lobster roll. Large chunks of fresh caught lobster + light and refreshing dressing.
Jennifer MinallOctober 19, 2018Amazing lobster rolls and clam chowder honestly we research tons and this was awesome
Jeffrey GilesSeptember 27, 2014Stopped in 9n the way to the hotel from the Train Station. Best Lobster Roll I had while in Boston!
Joseph CettinaAugust 16, 2014We had the Lobster roll and Clam chowder also very good we did not like the crab cakes
Pradep KumarAugust 15, 2014Lobster Roll was simple and tasty. But even the large one doesn't fill you up. Get something along with it.
Jay SekulowNovember 14, 2016Best lobster roll I've had. Plenty of lobster! Closes at 3 PM on Sundays.
Vu Long TranOctober 4, 2015Yep. Lobster rolls are to die for here. Freshly caught and cooked here. Can't beat that!
Raymond BaileyFebruary 24, 2017Wish I would've sprung for the large lobster roll! Either way, it was delicious.
I always take my visiting friends here for the lobster rolls. They offer relatively cheap lobster rolls with plenty of lobster meat in them.
Probably the strongest spot for a lobster roll in downtown Boston.
FLAfamilyguruOctober 17, 2013Chunky yummy lobster rolls, regular and large. Nothing fancy but tasty.
Devin Gleason-LambertAugust 29, 2014No french fries, really just a fish market that sells some food, oh and the prices are $15 and $18 for lobster rolls, didn't see much of a difference between the two though
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James Hook & Co. is a family-owned restaurant in Boston offering the best live lobsters, lobster dinners and fresh seafood available.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
(617) 423-5501
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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