Alive & Kicking Lobsters – Seafood
Tucked away like a hidden coastal gem, this no-frills seafood sanctuary hums with the rustic charm of a seaside dock where the briny aroma of steaming mussels and sweet, fresh-caught lobster fills the air. Guests gather around simple tables to dive into overflowing lobster sandwiches piled high with tender meat or indulge in traditional shore dinners featuring butter-drenched steamers and velvety bowls of rich seafood chowder. It is a quintessential New England experience that celebrates the unadorned beauty of the Atlantic, offering a taste of summer by the shore in every succulent bite.
Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02318 https://alive-kicking-lobsters.cafe-encore.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh pizza and beautiful presentation, guests consistently praise the attentive service and helpful menu recommendations provided by the staff. Reviewers highlight the inviting ambiance that enhances the dining experience, noting that the combination of quality food and a pleasant atmosphere makes it a highly recommended destination for a satisfying meal.
Menu
Main Courses
Authentic New England lobster specialties and seafood platters.
- Famous Lobster Sandwich - $33: Juicy, tender lobster meat piled high on perfectly toasted bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shore Dinner (Two Cooked Lobsters with Steamers or Mussels) - $45: Two fresh boiled lobsters served with buttery, garlicky steamers or mussels, lemon, and white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Sandwich - $22: Fresh crabmeat salad served on toasted bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Platter - $45: Freshly boiled seafood with butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
Traditional seafood soups made without artificial thickeners.
- Lobster Bisque - $12: Creamy soup made with real butter, cream, and fresh lobster Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder - $10: Hearty, creamy classic made with real butter and cream Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Chowder - $11: Silky texture soup made with real butter and cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Bowls
Fresh shellfish bowls steamed with aromatic herbs and wine.
- Steamed Clams - $18: Clams infused with garlic, butter, parsley, and white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mussels - $16: Mussels infused with garlic, butter, parsley, and white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamers - $18: Soft-shell clams served with broth and butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Accompaniments for your seafood feast.
- Extra Bread - $2.5: Toasted bread for dipping in soups or sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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