Boston Breakfasts & Lobster Rolls near Millennium Bostonian Hotel

by jax
(Boardman, Ohio)

Lobster Roll from James Hook in Boston

Golden Lobster on top of J. Hook building in Boston

James Hook

James Hook "lobster shack" in Boston's Financial District near Fort Point Channel

We are coming to town to celebrate our 40th and staying at the Millennium - Where will we find the best breakfasts (also lobster rolls) within a 1 mile walk?? Thanks! - Jackson

Susan's reply: Congratulations for your 40 years! And for coming to Boston to celebrate - you'll find a lot to enjoy here!

The Millennium Bostonian is a terrific hotel, with one of the best locations in the city. Within a mile, there are so many places for delicious breakfasts and lobster rolls that I hardly know where to begin, but here's a short list of great options.

Boston Restaurants Serving Breakfasts and Brunches

Millennium's North 26 Restaurant - Actually, this restaurant is quite good, if you want to start the day in your own hotel. On weekends, there's a full buffet as well as a Continental.

Woodward, (www.woodwardatames.com) at the nearby by Ames Hotel (1 Court St. - about 2 blocks away from your hotel) - terrific weekend brunch - choose from hearty breakfast-type choices or lunch. There's even a lobster sandwich on the menu.

Sel de la Terre - 255 State Street - Long Wharf, next to the Aquarium, and across the Greenway from your hotel - Southern French - weekend brunch has a couple of breakfast-type choices (omelette, eggs benedict) plus lots of lunch-type offerings.

If you want something along the lines of just coffee and a muffin or croissant, Sel de la Terre has a carryout where they sell things from their own wonderful bakery. Another option along these lines is to walk up to the nearby North End and have an espresso or cappuccino and perhaps cannoli in any of the Italian bakery/cafes - check out several suggestions on my Boston Italian restaurants page.

Best Lobster Rolls in Boston

Most Boston restaurants offer lobster rolls, and there's a style to suit every taste.

Near the Millennium Bostonian, at Long Wharf, is Legal Sea Foods. Their lobster roll is classic, always super fresh, and always delicious. Their menu usually lists it at "market price" - in my recent experience, this has been about $24-$26. It's packed with a LOT of lobster.

Another excellent option is Neptune Seafood in the North End. Again, top quality lobster, prepared differently every day (sometimes cold, sometimes hot, always wonderful) - typically about the same price as at Legal Sea Foods.

One of my personal favorites, when I don't want a HUGE amount of lobster and don't want to spend $30 or more (which is what a $24 lobster roll begins to cost once you add in tip and taxes), is a $12 carryout lobster roll at J. Hook, a lobster pound/seafood wholesaler/retail market close to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Their lobster rolls consists of just chunks of lobster, in a classic New England bun (what's locally called a "top loader"). They're not huge (although you can get a larger $15 version). A few tables outside the door provide seating in good weather. There's also a small park directly across the Greenway with more tables and benches. From your hotel, J. Hook is perhaps a 5-8 minute walk south on the Greenway, and will be on your left, just past the InterContinental Boston hotel. Look for the golden lobster on top of their "building" - basically a trailer at this point, due to a fire a few years ago. You can find more information about James Hook Lobsters on Boston Discovery Guide's Boston Cheap Eats page.

Have a wonderful time in Boston, and happy eating!

Susan

Click here to post comments.

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Restaurant Questions.

Back to Boston Tourism and Discovery Guide Home Page

Connect with Boston Discovery Guide

Boston Tourism Blog
Get the latest updates on Boston events, attraction discounts, and hotel specials as they happen. Best place to find up-to-date tips about things to do in Boston.

Boston Tourist Tips Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe for free to Boston Tourist Tips to learn about all the top events for the coming month, plus tips about discounts, seasonal information, and attractions.

Boston Travel Questions
Do you have Boston travel questions? Ask them here, and we'll answer.

Plan Your Trip to Boston

Cheap Flights to Boston
Where to find cheap flights to Boston Logan Airport, how to find best online deals and specials, and when to consider flying into an nearby airport.

Boston Hotels | Best Deals, Luxury Hotels, Boutique Hotels
Whether you want waterfront views, cheap rates, luxury, proximity to special events, top service, or a warm welcome for your pet, you can find Boston hotels to match your preferences.

Boston Discount Cards
Want to see Boston for half-price? Find out which discount cards give you the biggest savings.

Enjoy Your Boston Visit

Top Boston Attractions
Check out about Boston's must-see attractions, how to get discounts, and how to get there.

Boston's Biggest Events
Learn about festivals, holiday celebrations, parades, concerts, shows, kids activities, free movies, sports, and other fun things to do each month in Boston - plus where to find discounts, deals, and half-price tickets.

Boston Sightseeing Information and Neighborhood Map
Need the "big picture" of Boston neighborhood locations, and the top attractions in each one? Use our sightseeing map to learn where things are.

Boston Tours
Find all the fun ways to see Boston - the Freedom Trail (with or without costumed guides), movie tours, Duck Boat tours, Boston Harbor cruises, daytrips to Concord, Salem, and Plimouth Plantation - and much more!

Boston CruisePort Visitors

Cruises from Boston and Shore Excursion Information
Whether you're departing on a cruise from Boston's Black Falcon Cruise Terminal or spending just a day here for a Port of Call shore excursion, you'll find all the information you need here.