Lobster Pot
What the experts agree on
Iconic Cape Cod seafood institution famous for stellar lobster dishes and clam chowder, with authentic harbor views from rustic floors. The neon sign draws crowds; expect busy, no-frills dining worth the price.
“The neon-lit exterior of the Lobster Pot makes it an often-photographed spot.”
– Travel + Leisure
"The hardworking kitchen turns out classic New England cooking: lobsters, generous and filling seafood platters, and some of the best chowder around. Eat like a local and try the barbecue pepper shrimp." Full review
"Ordering a steaming bowl of Tim’s clam chowder while you watch the boats come and go from the harbor. Or make a meal of it and order one of the signature bouillabaisses and stews." Full review
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"“Pricey” yet “well-deserved tradition” offering “no-frills seafood at its finest” – “particularly all things lobster” – and views of the bay from two “rustic” floors." Full review
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P.S. Closes for the season from Thanksgiving to the following spring.
Top Choice
"True to its name, this busy fish house overlooking the harbor is the place for lobster, and many have been lured by its retro neon sign" Full review
"This perpetually busy Provincetown institution has been around since 1943—Anthony Bourdain even worked here as a dishwasher in 1972. And as the name suggests, this is where you should eat..." Full review