Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Salem: 9:49 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (978) 745-5449 to confirm.
About The Lobster Shanty
The Lobster Shanty is a restaurant located at 25 Front St in Salem, Massachusetts. Our Salem guide covers 143 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Lobster Shanty is open daily, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
The menu we have on file lists 8 items. You will find options like Fish and Chips, Poutine, and Lobster Rolls Hot.
You can visit for outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. It is a good fit for transgender safespace. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking lot and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (978) 745-5449 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · Seafood, American, Burger
- Address
- 25 Front St, Salem, MA 01970
- Phone
- (978) 745-5449
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Lobster Shanty’s weekday schedule with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 89% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, 21 hours more than the local median of 63. 85% of restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and The Lobster Shanty is one of them.
Compared with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 26% | $12.99 |
| French Fries | 18% | $6.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $9.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $14.51 |
| Caesar | 12% | $12.75 |
| Chicken Wings | 12% | $14.99 |
| Garden Salad | 12% | $9.47 |
Calculated from 129 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Live music
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Lobster Shanty there are 88 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 112 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (18), Pizza (15), Bakeries & Desserts (13), and American (13).
Competition is healthy: 3 other restaurants are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is New England Soup Factory, < 0.1 mi away.
39 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Indian & South AsianPassage to India< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternAdriatic Restaurant & Bar< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFront Street Coffeehouse< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Neighborhood Tavern< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBoston Burger Company< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Lobster Shanty's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Is The Lobster Shanty open on Sunday?
Yes, The Lobster Shanty is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Where is The Lobster Shanty located?
The Lobster Shanty is located at 25 Front St, Salem, MA 01970.
What is the phone number of The Lobster Shanty?
You can call The Lobster Shanty at (978) 745-5449.
Does The Lobster Shanty offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Lobster Shanty offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Lobster Shanty?
The typical price range at The Lobster Shanty is $20 to $30 per person.
Does The Lobster Shanty take reservations?
Yes, The Lobster Shanty accepts reservations.
Is The Lobster Shanty wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is The Lobster Shanty open late?
Yes – The Lobster Shanty is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Lobster Shanty?
There are 112 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Lobster Shanty. Nearby options include Passage to India (< 0.1 mi), Adriatic Restaurant & Bar (< 0.1 mi), and Front Street Coffeehouse (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Lobster Shanty?
3 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is New England Soup Factory, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
Nearby places
All in Salem
Passage to IndiaIndian Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Adriatic Restaurant & BarMediterranean Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Front Street CoffeehouseCoffee Shop · < 0.1 mi
The Neighborhood TavernAmerican Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Boston Burger CompanyHamburger Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Garçon Superslice Pizza Pie ParlorPizza Restaurant · < 0.1 mi