Exeter has 6 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Hook Fish & Chips, Master Fryer, Supreme Pizza. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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Editor's pick
EXETER · BEST IN CITY
Hook Fish & Chips
4.7 ★ · 504 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Exeter — a local favourite by review volume."
View Hook Fish & Chips →Top lobster in Exeter
Hook Fish & Chips
South Street · seafood restaurant
★4.7504$$ – $$$
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Master Fryer
Sidwell Street · seafood spot
★4.647$$ – $$$
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Supreme Pizza
Front Street · seafood spot
★4.5351$$ – $$$
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Friar Tuck
Whipton Village Road · seafood spot
★4.5153$$ – $$$
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Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & Chips
Cowick Street · seafood restaurant
★4.4407$$ – $$$
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Beijing Topsham Fryer
High Street · seafood spot
★4169$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 6 spots
1Hook Fish & ChipsSouth Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 504$$ – $$$2Master FryerSidwell Street · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 47$$ – $$$3Supreme PizzaFront Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 351$$ – $$$4Friar TuckWhipton Village Road · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 153$$ – $$$5Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & ChipsCowick Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 407$$ – $$$6Beijing Topsham FryerHigh Street · seafood spot★ 4 · 169$$ – $$$
Exeter & lobster
Exeter sits on (or just inland from) England's South-West coast, where crab and lobster have been potted for centuries — Newlyn was recorded as a harbour back in 1435, and day-boats still work traditional withy pots along the Cornwall and Devon shoreline.
🦞 Lobster lore
The European lobster (Homarus gammarus), darker and rarer than its American cousin, commands a premium on UK and French menus.
More lobster nearby
Exmouth · Penzance · St Ives · Falmouth · Paignton
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Exeter?
By public rating, Hook Fish & Chips leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Exeter?
Every spot on this page is in or around Exeter, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Exeter?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
Plan your trip
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Cook lobster at home
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Lobster crackers & picks
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Disposable lobster bibs
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Butter warmer set
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New England lobster kit
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