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The Lobster House

Fisherman's Wharf, Cape May Harbor, Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-8296
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Ranked #29 of 108 restaurants in Cape May
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Houston, Texas
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51 reviews 51 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We arrived shortly after noon for lunch on Monday & were seated promptly. Preferring to sit by the window with a view of the water, we asked to move to another table & the hostess graciously said ok. We each had soup (Snapper, Clam Stew, and New England Clam Chowder) to start & everyone enjoyed their soup. I had the... More

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Newark, Delaware
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This resteraunt actually has 3 restaraunts in it. A Bar on a boat, a quick "take out" al fresco dining area, and the fancy restaraunt. The restaraunt was packed and we waited an hour for a table, but it was sooo worth it. The food was excellent, I LOVED the bread, the seafood was fresh and the Prime Rib (only... More

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King of Prussia
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The Lobster House has advertised take-out specials on Saturdays and Sundays, and we were in the mood for fresh seafood and went there for lunch. I had a cup of snapper soup and the fried oyster platter; the oysters came with stewed tomatoes and mac-'n-cheese, although for the same price ($10.95) I could have had fries and cole slaw. My... More

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East Greenville, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Bear with the crowd. The food is worth the wait. The New England Clam Chowder is like no other. The lobsters, clams, and crabs are delicious. The raw bar is the best place to sit.

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Key Largo, Florida
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13 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is the fourth time I have visited this restaurant and it delivers every time. The food is great, excellent selections, great atmosphere and very reasonably priced My wife and I dined here Thursday, a week before Memorial Day and the high season. Oysters were fresh as well as the lobster and scallops. Anna, our waitress was fantastic

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I grew up in New England and lived in Maine for a long time, so this restaurant was instantly familiar to me. It's like dozens of places in New England, and I mean that in a good way. We rolled in late and harried, and were given a great table looking at the water. The waitress was busy but top-notch--... More

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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Been here several times, each time "it's -- so, so food time". Had the big mixed seafood with stuffed lobster and shrimp. They can really stuff that cardboard mix with tail crab. Local dinners have better food. The only going here is a nice water view. Also, bartenders with a bad NJ attitude.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We are in Cape May for my sister's wedding and wanted to go out for a seafood dinner. I had the crab stuffed shrimp. It was really good, very crabby and the food was hot. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was so-so. There were drink errors but overall the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for for a... More

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Senior Reviewer
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I have been coming here for the last 50 some years. Have never been disappointed , the meals are simple but good. Great atmosphere inside or out. Nice take out and fish store next door. The best oysters around local caught too.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

A little expensive but the food was delicious. My waitress was awesome and I totally enjoyed my meal and I had escargot and lobster roll salad. Cape may is beautiful and I would return to this restaurant. Beautiful view as well

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