New England Lobster Market & Eatery

We are a traditional New England-style lobster market and eatery that offers quality shellfish at competitive prices.

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  • Phone

    (650) 443-1543

  • Website

    newenglandlobster.net

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

824 Cowan Rd Burlingame , CA 94010 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street, Public Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer

Comments / 125


Keywords:

chowder casual happy hour good for groups good for a quick meal outdoor seating sandwiches great value spacious picnic tables spicy food cole slaw hot dogs salads root beer parking bacon dresses lunch crowded
PureWow

Hands down the best lobster roll in the Bay Area. Of the three types of lobster rolls , stick with the wildly fresh and tender naked version, which comes with butter and lemon on the side. Read more

Aaron K

The lobster rolls here are delicious. This might be sacrilege but even bigger and better than most in New England. Chowder is good too but very heavy! The outdoor tables are great on a nice day.

Ryan Leggett

Delicious! Get the lobster roll - we preferred them dressed - and sit at a table outside in the sun. The homemade chips were also really good. We'll be back for fresh crab and lobster by the pound!

Marissa C

Hidden gem 5 minutes from SFO. Grab a lobster roll and a seat on the picnic tables outside . Delicious and chill , can’t believe just found out about this place!

William Johnson

The seasonal roll right now is amazing. Sweet lobster meat topped with creamy avocado and finely chopped bacon . All on top of that beautifully toasted roll

Kiri Inouye

Everything is amazing! Lobster soup is creamy and flavorful. Crab nachos and the homemade potato chips were to die for (esp with a little of that seasoning salt that's kept on the table)

Luckyxleaf

Best for your buck in order-1lb lobster , lobster roll , lobster tacos (not worth it even during "hh", best to go w $3 shrimp tacos ). Tbh, I preferred the crab nachos over the lobster :x

Ms Helene

A lot of lobster , little mayonnaise , crispy , thick-cut chips and fresh coleslaw with cranberries .

Charlene Naughton

COVID precautions are an A+ here! Sit at a table, scan the QR code, and the food comes right to your table! There are even heat lamps to keep you warm in the Peninsula fog!

William Johnson

The seasonal roll right now is amazing. Sweet lobster meat topped with creamy avocado and finely chopped bacon . All on top of that beautifully toasted roll.

Gene Swanson

I went here for lunch with my grandparents. What a lovely place! The place is decorated nicely and the staff was very chatty and attentive. I will visit them again!

Lou Kostura

Best lobster rolls on the peninsula, I like them dressed , a cup of the lobster chowder , and ya jus gotta have half a dozen oysters on the half shell to start it all off.

Ebony Griffith

This restaurant had been serving good food and providing outstanding service for longer than I can remember. Location is convenient, unconventional and provides a lovely view of the city .

Chris Nevrock

Sooo. The lobster rolls are good. The steamed lobsters are too much work. The lobster Mac n cheese is good but has bacon in it. The corn lobster chowder is delicious. More like a bisque really.

Derek Gurney

Came back for the lobster claws (4) and a bottle of Ballast Point Grapefruit sculpin. Just as good as the first time and only $10 during happy hour (3-6)

Sonja Boice

All the tacos are awesome! Go for happy hour before 6 and save money! The lobster corn chowder is yummy! I also loved the craft Root beer they offered.

Anita Ross

I can't say enough positive about this restaurant . All of their staff were very outstanding. Their hospitality and kindness devotion to their profession is very laudable and commendable.

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Lobster roll and lobster chowder combo ! One of the cheapest places to get good quality lobster in the Bay Area.

Adena Brenowitz

Great place to get live lobsters and the price is reasonable compared to other places in SF.

Cory O'Brien

NELC supplies fresh seafood to local restaurants , hotels & grocery stores , and now includes an eatery where you can sample lobster claws, rolls & platters, as well as crab nachos , salad & sandwiches .

Shirley Liu

Get the lobster special #1 and add the lobster chowder — best $30 you can spend on seafood in the area

Jessica Schackne

Great lobster rolls with big chunks of lobster ! I had the seasonal, with avocado & bacon bits . Yum! Seafood gumbo is tasty, too.

Greg Sweatt

This is a great place to eat hidden in a location with few good restaurants . If you love lobster , a must.

Lily

Try their lobster roll here--it's amazing! They also sell live lobsters and other seafood here too if you'd prefer a night in at home.

Amy Callaway

Amazingly delicious food and nice, relaxing atmosphere . Would highly recommend for seafood goers.

Bob Henderson

I luv the Mexi Shrimp Cocktail . Very good shrimps . Cocktail sauce super. With bits of avocado & cilantro & spicy tasting sauce

Bre Hammond

East meets West Salad which is crab and lobster . The lobster corn chowder is excellent

Betsey Terry

Wanting to go on the lighter side? Get the Mexi Shrimp Cocktail !! 5-6 large prawns Ina great spicy cocktail sauce it's almost like gazpacho !

james Warren

New England Lobster Market & Eatery 5 minutes drive to the east of James Warren Dental

Taylor Lee

Try the Lobster Roll and the Lobster Corn Chowder ! It is definitely worth the trip.

Kevin Chang

Dressed lobster roll is pretty good. Love their bread . Ginger beer is really nice and strong.

Megu K

The whole crab is good but cold. Lobster rolls don’t compare to east coast. Raw foods are the best. Overall food is just okay but the outside tables and ambience are great

Iris Ng

Go for the 1.5 lb lobster instead of the 1 lb. You won't regret it!

Nattaporn Pornpithayalert

BEST lobster and chowder and crab and everything SERIOUSLY! Never been disappointed by this place.

Scott Davis

Ahoy Mate's ! stuff your craw here with delightful fresh Ocean Treasures for every palette.

Carl Tydingco

Best lobster roll I've found on the west coast. The crab roll was ok

Fran Su

Very fresh lobster . Best lobster roll I got outside of Maine.

Tim Deng

Consistently rated as one of the best places for lobster rolls in he country but to be honest, it was just okay.

Go Find Alice

Slightly overpriced. But come on in for fresh lobster and crab ! Oysters available too

Vicky Xiao

lobster rolls are amazing. So is their chowder .

Rana Kash

So good. I buy the crab , oysters n lobsters to take home all the time. Never bad. Always good.

erespac

The lobster corn chowder is very memorable. Small salad is not really small, and the lobster platter is nicely price. Fresh food great prices

Elisa

Agreed with others, portion is small, maybe it shrank over the years. Avocado as a topping is very Californian but it drowns out the lobster taste.

Susan Aptekar

I enjoyed the lobster but it was smaller than advertised and I had to keep asking for the bib and the nut cracker. Also, it was not a good deal for the price.

Melon L

Weekday happy hour until 6pm. Notable menu items include fish , shrimp and lobster tacos

Rick Gabbert

Oysters , lobster claws & happy hour ! Great value !!

Joe D

Hate seafood ? The hot dog roll is ????. Sneak some cheese on it for another $1

Joanna

First time here, grabbed the Short on Ca$h special - $17.95 for a 1 lb lobster , slaw , chips and a roll. Lobster meat was DIVINE.

Alex Diebald

Always get the lobster roll and corn chowder combo before taking the Westin airport shuttle to SFO.

Erik Jost

Everything the lobster roll reminds me of New England.

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