The Lobster Shanty on Front Street in Salem sits a short walk from the Salem Heritage Trail in one of New England’s most historically loaded cities, serving fresh North Shore seafood in the unpretentious style that Massachusetts fishing communities have built their reputations on. It appeared in Season 10, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Wings, Dogs and Claws,” which aired September 27, 2010. Guy Fieri found a Salem seafood kitchen doing lobster, clams, and chowder the way the North Shore demands — fresh, honest, and without unnecessary complication. The waterfront setting and the seafood quality make The Lobster Shanty one of the better reasons to spend time in Salem beyond the witch trials tourism.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: The Lobster Shanty
City: Salem, Massachusetts
Cuisine: Seafood
DDD Season: 10
DDD Episode: 5
Episode Title: Wings, Dogs and Claws
Original Air Date: September 27, 2010
Address: 25 Front St., Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-745-5449
Website: https://lobstershantysalem.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Lobster Roll is the North Shore benchmark — fresh-picked lobster meat on a toasted top-split New England bun, served cold with mayo or warm with butter depending on your preference. The Fried Whole-Belly Clams, the New England standard that separates serious seafood shacks from impostors, are the fried item worth ordering alongside. The New England Clam Chowder, thick and cream-based with tender clams and potato, is the bowl that earns its own following among regulars. The Steamed Lobster, served whole with drawn butter and corn, is the full New England experience for anyone making a proper occasion of the meal. The Fish and Chips with fresh local haddock in a beer batter are the classic fried fish order that the North Shore does better than anywhere.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours — summer and fall are the busiest seasons in Salem. Book your Salem hotel on Travelocity.
Address: 25 Front St., Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-745-5449
Website: https://lobstershantysalem.com
Status: Open
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The Lobster Shanty appeared in Season 10, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Wings, Dogs and Claws,” originally aired September 27, 2010.