Rye Harbor Lobster Pound

Stopped by on our way up to NH last weekend. Small little shack by Rye Harbor serving up clam chowder and lobster rolls. They have both hot and cold roll varieties and we of course tried both. I’m still a bigger fan of the cold style but the husband really liked the hot. Seems like the hot was cooked in some white wine sauce, definitely tasted different than the usual. Also got a small chowder with fluffy (or lobster, more of course!).
Overall, everything was very good and the people there were super sweet. But no 5 stars this time because I don’t think it was the best lobster roll I’ve ever had. I think if you’re in the Rye area for the whale watching tour or something, definitely come, but not sure it was quite worth the 20min detour for us.

5 stars for the Chowder w Fluff. (Chowder w lobster). OMG. Genius!!! It was fabulous! Lobster bisque was great! Personally, not crazy about the Lobster roll as it was smaller than we are used to & had celery (???). Try the chowder w fluff, you won’t be disappointed! :)

We had heard that they had award winning lobster rolls here, we couldn’t wait to try them. We finally made the trip this afternoon, we worth the trip! My husband had the cold lobster roll, lots of lobster, celery and mayonnaise, he loved it. I had the hot lobster roll, it had mounds of lobster in a rich creamy butter sauce, it was delicious. We can’t wait to return.

Soooooo good! A tiny shack located in a harbor away from the typical tourist attractions. The hot lobster roll with the butter and sherry sauce is literally some the freshest, best seafood I’ve ever tasted! At $ 15, it’s a really good deal. There’s free 30 minute parking in the marina as well, so that’s also a convenient plus. Stop by if you’re vacationing in the area or road tripping through!

If you happen to find yourself in Rye, NH, do yourself a favor and stop at Lobster Pound. Coming from California, I wanted to make sure I got a taste of East Coast lobster before heading home and the lobster roll here is incredible. They serve it cold or hot — the hot option is soaked in butter and so good.
The roll costs $ 15 and comes with chips. Price is normal for the area and the order but the quality is unbeatable. Lots of claw meat piled high. Definitely will go out of my way for this on next trip out here. It’s a small little shack, careful you don’t miss it.

My wife and I stopped here on the way home from the Lakes Region. We had tried to stop earlier in the week when we were in the area, but the man carrying a tool bag into the shack said they were closed due to problems. This trip though, the open sign was waving and we happily skipped into the door to get our famous roll.
The place is small and could be missed if you don’t look carefully. It’s tucked in the middle of a row of sheds and has a garage door for the opening. There is a picnic table out front and there are tables over by the water to sit and enjoy your delicious meal.
There is a menu on the wall and they serve both cold and hot lobster rolls along with lobster bisque, clam chowder and other options, that I can’t remember.
We opted for the cold rolls and a cup of the lobster bisque. Rolls are $ 15 each and the bisque was $ 6, but for the lobster you get, it was a good value. The rolls were toasted to perfection and were generously stuffed with lobster tossed in just the right amount of mayonnaise.
If you are in the mood for a lobster roll, this place is a must try. Enjoy!

Fresh! Delicious! The Montauk Seafood Salad so delicious! Rivals the top flight seafood in Boston or New York! Then stet gazpacho is next on my list!

This place is so tiny, but packed with delicious eats! There are tons of places to get fresh lobster around here, but this place, especially the lobster roll, definitely stands out. I was told you can’t go wrong here, whatever you get, it seems every item is a favorite! However, I got the famous lobster roll and it did not disappoint. I’ve had the traditional with mayo and seasonings up the wazoo, but this was so simple: toasted hotdog bun stuffed to bursting with hot sherry and butter soaked lobster. YUMM! If you’re wondering about the sherry, I too thought it was going to taste like a lobster bisque (which I hear theirs is very good) but it didn’t at all, very light flavor, not overpowering the fresh lobster in any way. I would definitely suggest checking this place out, for anything on the menu, but absolutely the lobster roll!

We went here last year over Labor Day weekend and LOVED the fluffy chowder and the lobsters that we brought home for the next day SO MUCH! This is becoming a yearly tradition for us. We are heading to the Lobster Pound right now and salivating en route. The vibe is incredibly laid back– the family dog is lounging around right outside the shack. Go, go, go! You will not be disappointed.

A literal shack. This place could easily be missed if not for the sign on the road pointing towards the boat ramp. And it is adorable. No frills, just a few tables, but with the harbor right there, seating isn’t really a problem.
Hot lobster roll was 14.50.
Descent price for the amount. Typical hot dog bun, but before grilling it, they brush it with the butter sherry sauce that the lobster is in. Sooooo good!!! While the roll isn’t over flowing it had a sufficient amount of tender lobster that has been soaked in their sauce.
Had a mixture of both tail and claw meat and was definitely fresh!
Served with a bag of chips and available cold as well.
Also tried the lobster bisque. Could’ve been hotter, but seriously!!! So flipp’in good, it doesn’t matter.
Every spoonful had a piece of meat and creamy goodness.
Totally going back!

Rye Harbor Lobster Pound’s «fluffy» clam chowder is, without exaggeration, one of the most delicious foods I have ever eaten. Seriously. Take an already top-​notch, loaded clam chowder, and add a generous portion of sherry and butter-​soaked lobster meat. What you get is undoubtedly still clam chowder, but with a little love-​tap of lobster bisque. It is just perfect.
Throw in a lobster roll, a tray of mussels in delicious broth, a great view, and a bottle of wine (not included) and I’ll hop in the car right now. See you in four hours — I’ll drive fast.
…is it summer yet?

Lovely little find! As a lunch break from our long slog mt Washington to manhattan we decided to take a small detour of coastline and food that didn’t come prepacked. This hit the spot — character, friendly service, speedy and tasty. Lobster gazpacho & lobster bisque. Both yummy although portions a little small and a point off for the bisque being a little greasy but I would definitely be back for more!

Great place to get fresh, local lobster! My family was looking for a genuine spot where they could get fresh lobsters steamed on the spot, and they were really happy with the find. It’s not a restaurant, so if you’re looking for a sit-​down place go somewhere else, but they do have a few picnic tables nearby.

What a great place to get fresh seafood! This is a cute little lobster shack full of character and great food right in the harbor. Fast, friendly service! There is not seating right at the restaurant; but you can take a short stroll across the parking lot and find a picnic table overlooking the harbor. On a nice day, it’s the perfect place to have lunch and watch the boats coming in and out. My husband and I each enjoyed an ah-​mazing lobster roll. Served on a toasted split top bun and loaded with fresh lobster that had been gently warmed in a butter sherry sauce. It was as good as it gets in our opinion