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Atmosphere:

Bob Lobster in Newbury is a fish market, lobster pound, and seafood eatery where beachgoers stop in for the fresh catch of the day. Customers wait in line to order and then choose between the snug indoor porch or the picnic tables outside along the water.

Menu:

The owner is a loberstman, so count on fresh-caught Plum Island lobsters, plus fried seafood, homemade chowder, and bake-at-home lobster pie.

Appetizers:

Phantom began with tasty steamers that had a long neck and took to the drawn butter like a cracker in clam chowder. A fine lobster roll snuggled red speckled meat with just enough mayo and celery into a split New England style bun.

Entrees:

Next, twin lobsters came uncracked, but Phantom would have chomped through those brilliant red claws with his own teeth to get at the fresh from the ocean seafood. The fried scallops were awesome, with a rich bronze color, no greasy residue, and plump juicy centers that tasted sweet and salty of the sea.

Dessert:

For dessert, an amazing Triple Chocolate Brownie by Ed’s Breads packed with three kinds of chocolate chips plus peanut butter chips was the perfect underscore to a scoop of Richardson’s creamy vanilla ice cream.

Portions:

Portions are just right, and don’t forget to tie on the plastic lobster bib for good measure.

Service:

For service, the cashier doubled up to scoop out the ice cream while scribbling down phone orders as well.

Cleanliness:

Like the view, cleanliness was best outside at the bus-your-own picnic tables.

Value:

Since Bob, himself, catches the lobster, it’s an amazing deal at just $9 per pound. Dinners vary from $7 to $24.

Location:

Anchored on the Merrimack River in Newbury, Bob Lobster is a scenic sunset location on the road to Plum Island.