Rye Harbor Lobster Pound

When you can’t get something out of your head, when it’s got your grey matter in a chokehold, you find a way to have it again at all costs. Tasting perfection changes a person, wouldn’t you agree? Now, the above is applicable to many things in life. In this case, my brain was at a standstill last weekend after having one of the most balanced lobster rolls and lobster bisques that I’ve had in recent months. So much so that I scrambled to catch them again this weekend before they closed for the season. Kudos to the Ladies at the Rye Harbor Lobster Pound for continuously churning out well-seasoned generously stuffed rolls, unctuous bisques and loaded chowders. Get your roll hot (Sherry Butter, what? Take my money) or cold (crunch of celery, perfect amt of mayo, hint of citrus…come on); ca

The staff at the Rye Lobster Pound were very friendly and inviting. We enjoyed ordering from a place supporting local fisherman with local catch. The steamers were cooked to order and very tasty, with plenty of butter. The Fluffy Chowder is packed with both lobster and clams and is delicious. This is a takeout shack, but there is seating available in the area. Be prepared to pay $10 to park in the commercial wharf, or take advantage of the limited free 30-min parking and get your order to go. Highly recommend!

Our 1st time at the Rye Lobster Pound today & it was well worth the trip. The fluffy chowder exceeded expectations. Buttery chunks of lobster over the best chowder I've ever had- & there's been A LOT of chowder.... We shared a hot lobster roll and the small fluffy- perfect amount of food for a light breakfast 🙂🌞

Not much to say except that this is worth the stop! Everything was delicious. Both the hot and cold lobster rolls are must try. The lobster rolls are stuffed so make sure you go hungry. The lobster bisque, chefs kiss! And the chowder- an excellent dish. Can’t wait to go back next year. Best lobster rolls around.

The lobster bisque is amongst the very best in New England, 10/10. Lobster & clams were fresh & cooked well. Warning: This is not a restaurant per se, just a take out shack with a few picnic tables nearby. No shell cracker utensils, no small implement to get lobster out of the shell. I literally had to use 2 rocks on the ground to crack into our lobsters & im from Maine & have been eating lobster for 4+ decades. Just know what you’re getting into if you buy a steamed lobster here for eating here. I would probably opt for a lobster roll as a good 2nd option. Great place for getting takeout if staying nearby where you had table, utensils, plates, paper towels & soap/water to wash your hands after eating shellfish by hand