We Love you all, we are closed for the season. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 1st 2025

Greetings!
We are open seasonally from April 1st to January 15th every year. YES, we are open after Halloween!
Thanks so much for your patronage! Thank you to everyone who has shared their time with us over the decades. We are your spot for casual lunches & dinners, live entertainment, a dog-friendly patio and, of course, stellar people watching. We hope you’ll join us soon.

— Here are the latest updates:
* YESH Trivia will return in the spring

• We have added Taco Tuesday and Wing Wednesday to our celebrations.
  * For live entertainment, check our Facebook page for updates & details.

The Lobster Shanty is a local dive bar that secretly has class.  Great food, great service all served in a very casual atmosphere with absolutely no pretense. Classic New England lobster rolls as well as Connecticut style rolls, a covered deck and our famous lobster martini make The Lobster Shanty a great place to visit when in Salem! 

We're a little place with a big heart.  The Shanty has been serving the Good People of Salem for over 40 years and is a local institution.

We welcome anyone who wants to come and relax with us.  You can even have beers with your dog on our patio, if the weather permits. This is one place where you can let your freak flag fly.

Here are the basics:

HOURS: When we reopen in April, shoulder season hours will be in effect. We will open at Noon Friday through Sunday, and at 5 pm Monday through Thursday.

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for events and other special things.

WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. We are first come, first served, as we have done for generations.

Cheers!