Alive & Kicking Lobsters

Alive & Kicking Lobsters is a seafood restaurant Cambridge located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (617) 876-0451

  • Website

    aliveandkickinglobsters.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

269 Putnam Ave (nr River Street) Cambridge , MA 02139 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch

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lobster sandwich casual great value off-menu items good for groups good for a quick meal picnics outdoor seating toast mayonnaise sodas parking lunch well
Geoffroy Bablon

Fast, then feast! The lobster , lobster sandwich , and clam chowder are all delicious. Just have them all, bring a good friend to share (some). Sit outside, or indoor-ish. Heating not guaranteed.

Robb Fitzsimmons

Hidden a block away from the river between two houses. Excellent lobster roll (technically a sandwich , on buttered, toasted bread ), light on the mayo . Picnic tables , no frills - just very, very fresh.

Jess Naldo

Lobster sandwich ! It's the only thing on the menu other than maybe a soup of the day. Lovely service, no frills/add-ons, regular slice of roasted bread ... Basic, straightforward, fresh, and AWESOME.

Holly D

Lobster sandwich & seafood chowder - perfect (!!!) for a rainy or sunny afternoon stroll in Cambridge. Close to Whole Foods & sit by the river if the picnic table isn’t your scene!

Dimitri Gatowski

Awesome place which focuses on the food. No fancy stuff, you come in for order and eat on the benches outside . Delicious lobster sandwich , I recommend the soup of the day along with it!

James G.

More of a lobster sandwich than a lobster roll , which is arguably better. Bread is toasted and sesame-seeded. Lobster is fresh and delicious and some of the best in the area.

Irina

Lobster roll (16$) comes in a toasted bread sandwich . The lobster is super fresh and comes in big chunks ????????

Rachel Powers

An absolute must-do! It's tucked away so be careful not to miss it. Very chill , laid back and inexpensive . The lobster sandwich is delicious! Only place I can get it without mayo !

Max

Huge selection of giant lobsters (up to 10lbs on occasion) and everything else you need for a perfect clam bake. Lobster roll is simple but solid.

Jenny

The lobster roll here is actually a lobster sandwich , between two slices of toasted bread , and it's pretty delicious! Stuffed with lobster , not doused in mayo , comes with Cape Cod chips .

David B

Lobster sandwich (on buttered toast , not a roll) is about 99% lobster . So good! Steamed clams are great as well

Greg Maughan

Oh my GOD is this good. Huge sandwich (not a roll) and SO fresh. A little off the beaten path but 100% worth the trip.

Holly S

What a wonderful gem! Lobster rolls that are simple and perfect. Can't say enough wonderful things about this place.

Boston Phoenix

You must try their lobster salad sandwich (not a roll) on thick, delicious Italian bread . It's the only thing on the menu but you can buy fresh seafood to cook at home while you're there. Read more

Felipe G

Famous lobster rolls are called lobster sandwiches here (toast ), but very delicious. A hidden gem in Cambridge! #LobsterRolls

Nick Holroyd

Great prices. Call ahead steamers. At home date night ace in the hole.

p barua

Nice outdoor seating and off street parking . Try the lemonade ????

Keri Garel

It's a lobster sandwich , not a roll. Market price is displayed when you walk in. It's worth the trip!

Nóra Nagy

Quick and fresh! Good value for money for a lobster !

Enrico S

Delicious lobster sandwich and much more. Very characteristic place! Try the local sodas .

Veronica

A hole in the wall gem! One of the best lobster sandwiches I’ve had.

Rob Atkinson

Get a lobster sandwich . I don't even like lobster rolls - too much mayo - but this is just succulent fresh lobster . Expensive at $16 but a nice indulgence

Michelle S.

The lobster sandwich here is amazing! We were in town for just two days and ended up coming twice because it was so good!

TV Food Maps

Check out Alive and Kicking as it was featured on Man Finds Food for Secret Item : Lobster on Lobster Read more

Jamie Lin

The lobster sandwiches take awhile. It took close to an hour after my ordering for my food to arrive, although plenty of full lobsters came out in that time. Be prepared to wait.

Matt P

We had the entire menu and their lobster sandwich is unmatched ????

Rem Koning

Lobster and sunshine. The Massachusetts equivalent of your favorite California taqueria .

Sandra Rubinchik

Oh, you don't like lobster ? Let these guys change your mind.

Christina Xu

They now can cook the lobsters for you! So if you want live lobsters , make sure to specify.

Ronni

Filling and delicious! Wayyy better than Luke's

Jeffrey Zhao

Awesome lobster roll , taste really fresh

Gloria Chin

get the lobster salad sandwich

ᴡ Ikasalo

Summer special 2 lobsters and a pound of steamers for $24

Curtis Shoung

1.5lb lobster for $15 I'll get two next time

Samuel Siskind

Get the lobster sandwich with cape cod chips and a hand made soda . It is delicious and a great deal. Like a pound of fresh lobster meat!

Terry Chen

This place is legit. A $20 meal here is better than a $40+ meal anywhere I've been so far.

Shanna Cushnie

The best lobster sandwich I've had thus far.

Archith Murali

Great lobster sandwich

Jeremy Krantz

Best place to buy some fresh lobsters !

Jeremy Weinberger

Delicious lobster sandwich !

Nick Scott

Best Lobster Sandwich in Boston!

Janet H

2 for $25 deal. 2 lobsters .

Eric Baxter

Great lobster sandwich ! It's just chock full of lobster .

Andrey K

Go for crab sandwich !

Sean Tiraratanakul

Lobster Sandwich !

Cesar R.

it's a lobster sandwich , not a lobster roll ... get it.

Mike Bianchi

Lobster sandwich

Gal Rozov

Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich )

Nathalie Assens

Lobster rolls and steamers

Shalagh Kelly

Best lobster sandwich I've ever had! Open year-round too.

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