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This Colorful New Hampshire Lobster Shack Should Satisfy Every Seafood Craving You Have

The Lobster Trap in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers a unique combination of seafood and Italian cuisine in a vibrant and colorful setting.

Published Sep 20, 2021

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Michelle Starin

We equate seafood with lots of things. Summer, fresh drinks and outdoor breezes are just a few of them. One thing we don't typically think of when considering seafood is Italian food, but at this spot in New Hampshire that's what you'll find. In addition to great lobster and some surprising Italian food, we just love how bright and colorful things are here. If the food doesn't put you in a great mood, the vibe certainly will!

The Lobster Trap restaurant in North Conway can't be missed if you're driving by.

Sign for "Lobster Trap" restaurant featuring seafood, steaks, and Italian cuisine, surrounded by trees.
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The restaurant's brightly covered sign and fun logo are enough to make you want to pull over for a meal even if you're not hungry.

A seafood restaurant called "Lobster Trap" with a sign, surrounded by greenery and decorative flags.
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While it looks a bit like a fish shack from the outside, the inside feels contemporary.

A cozy interior with white walls, three built-in fireplaces, and a seating area featuring black chairs and a decorative table.
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We love how kitschy the decor is. But it's the food we're here for and it's super-unique!

Cozy restaurant interior with blue tablecloths, wooden chairs, and string lights, featuring a playful sign: "You're my lobster."
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The menu is large and includes all the seafood you love. They make a great lobster roll!

A lobster roll topped with mayonnaise and celery, served with a side of golden French fries and a lemon wedge.
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Some of their more "grown-up" dishes offer things like shrimp and lobster cooked in the most delicious sauces.

A seafood platter featuring a lobster, shrimp, scallops, and a side of stuffed crab, garnished with lemon and herbs.
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The fisherman's platter is a must-try if you have a serious craving for some of the best seafood in the region.

A seafood platter featuring lobster, clams, mussels, and a stuffed crab cake, garnished with lemon wedges.
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And we especially love the fact that part of their menu features fantastic Italian entrees. Can't decide? Try seafood with an Italian flair and you'll get the best of both worlds.

A large plate of seafood pasta with shrimp, mussels, clams, and a rich tomato sauce, served with bread rolls.
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We love this little spot. And, its location in North Conway, makes it perfect as an add-on to a visit to one of the many fun attractions in town. Just be sure to save room. You'll definitely want to come hungry!

The Lobster Trap is open Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can learn more and see their fantastic menu by visiting their website. They can be reached on 603-356-5578.

Now that dinner is sorted make sure you're ready for breakfast with a morning plan. The delicious donuts at this New Hampshire bakery are truly something to marvel over.

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