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Lobster Claw Restaurant

Route 6, Orleans, MA 02653
800-320-1802
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Ranked #29 of 49 restaurants in Orleans
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Branford, Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Every year we go out to dinner for our last night on the Cape; there are 11 of us. We've tried many family restaurants and about every couple of years return here. It's great for families with young kids--the decorations, the friendly waitstaff, the gift shop where the kids can buy small souvenirs. The food is pretty good, not great.... More

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Port Chester, New York
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Very clean, boathouse motif. The clam chowder is a must, along with the fried lobster. Get there early and save money on these great items! Servers are friendly and there isn't a long wait after ordering. Be sure to visit the gift shop in the far end of the restaurant.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

I'm not a fried food eater usually, but I could not resist ordering the clam strips and homemade onion rings. I wasn't disappointed. My friend had steamed mussels, which she said were delicious. The menu is extensive. The restaurant theme nautical. A fun place to eat while in Orleans.

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Goshen, Ohio
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4 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I had to wait a while on food as they were really busy when I was there. I watched a staff member get yelled at, which was awkward. The staff was very kind to me. The food was average and a little pricier than I expected.

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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Clam chowder was thin. Menu was limited. We love lobster, but the price for all the food was a few dollars per item more than the same at other places. This is not fine dining, so we couldn't figure it out. The waitress was very nice.

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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18 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

A fun place to eat. Intersting nautical decor plus a gift shop. Lobster, clams, catch of the day specials available. Family operated and always friendly, warm atmopsphere. A MUST DO!

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massachusetts
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16 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

The Lobster Claw has been here for years and it really reminds of the places I used to go as a kid in the sixties. Still the same experience, traditional seafood dishes, lobster-trap and bouy decor, good for families, fresh raw bar, there will be a line in the summer. Not bad, not great, but you can rely on the... More

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Etobicoke, ON
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Yummy crackers and cheese, but a bit pricey for what you get, but a nicely decorated room in a good location.

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Haddam, Connecticut, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

I was there during the early bird special which included a drink, cup of chowder and desert. Great Deal!!!

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Most of portions are small and the prices are higher than most comparable restaurants. The service was very slow. Our lobster was well cooked but the side orders were very small sized . Salad was a meager , not very fresh offering of iceberg lettuce and one of this and two of that . We felt angry when we left... More

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