Red Hook Lobster DC

It was a truly unique and delicious experience. Funny how before this fad adults couldn’t get a lobster roll unless off the kids’ menu.

Seriously awesome lobster roll, you can choose between the Maine style (light lemon mayo) or Connecticut (hot and buttery). I got the Maine style and it was on point. I also got their hot apple cider which was great as well.
Definitely recommend!!!

The lobster itself is actually quite good, and the pieces are large chunks. None of the cheap little scraps. When you bite into your lobster roll, it isn’t mayo or anything else that you taste, it’s fresh lobster, and that’s a good thing.
Where this truck stumbles a little, is in quantity. I felt like they could have been more generous with their portions, as they line the bun with shredded lettuce before stacking lobster on top. This of course makes it seem a lot more full. With mine, I pulled the lettuce out before starting. On the quality of the lobster and the perfectly buttered and toasted roll, I only deduct a single star due to it being a questionable value.

I had been the RedHook Lobster in NYC. This one just way too over price. It is a lobster and you can’t go wrong with lobster on anything.

Great location (next to huge parking lot!) AMAZING lobster roll, great Arnold Palmer, crispy chips– they’re totally doing something right here folks so you better go taste it for yourself! Not skimpy on the lobster at all! Nice soft roll… Simply heaven in your hands!

A nice mound of lobster meat in a growth challenged roll. The roll is nicely toasted meat seasoned light (old bay) with a hint of lemon in the mayo. This is the Maine style roll. I was not impressed with the size/​price ratio. i only tried as i had a very light lunch 2 hours earlier. for 18 bucks this was a one time only deal. i wont go back unless the price drops. lobster is good. but not good cold and short for the money. Its very tasty but wont come close to satisfying a hungry man. they need to make the roll bigger and add a few more onces of meat for the money. otherwise with other trucks present like today they will constantly have the shorter of the lines. and thats what made me try as the line was short but so was my meal.

Lucky for me, the Red Hook truck made its way to Herndon in early Spring 2014, which was an awesome treat about which my office had been buzzing about days prior to the truck’s arrival, and we’re still raving about weeks following its visit to our cluster of office buildings.
I’m no where near a lobster aficionado, nor do I seek it out when craving seafood. Therefore, although I enjoyed the half lobster roll sandwich I ordered, that’s not what sticks out in my mind. Don’t get me wrong — I am sure you’ll love their lobster rolls! It’s what they do well! I tried the Connecticut-​style to avoid the mayo of the Massachusetts style, and I enjoyed the butter sauce for sure.
However, for me, it’s the unsung hero of the truck, playing second fiddle to the lobster, the clam chowder. Maybe the chill in the air that Spring day had something to do with my fondness for the cup of clam-​filled warmth I received, but there was something super-​delicious about that chowdah. It only comes in one size, unlike the sandwiches, which can be ordered as halves, but you’ll find that it is an ample serving size. To boot, it is filling without being overly creamy or rich for the sake of being rich. The presence and abundance of the seafood and potatoes in the chowder make for a very satisfying spoon-​fed meal.
And you can’t complain about price here. Lobster ain’t cheap (and if it is, you probably shouldn’t be eating it), and Red Hook does it right! I sure hope the truck returns to Herndon again soon!
The only bummer was that their truck-​mounted natural cola/​soda fountain drink dispenser was out of order, so they only had tea and lemonade. However, they were offering fresh lemonade and fresh iced tea, so I had me a nice Arnold Palmer alongside my ½ lobstah roll and full chowdah.

This lobster roll was amazing:) I was not disappointed after stalking this truck for several weeks! And they were extremely friendly:) thank you for coming to Chantilly! Only advice I would give is to answer patrons emails– I emailed two people and no over ever got back to me which was odd. But the wait was worth it:)

I’ve had this bookmarked for forever!
I did NOT know that they made their way over to Tyson’s Corner area! And to my delightful surprise was the first truck I saw. I didn’t even bother checking out what other trucks were there.
Ill start off by saying that I probably would have given them 5 stars. But the worker in the truck was not the nicest guy. This was my first time having Red Hook Lobster and when I asked him a couple questions, he almost sounded frustrated as he gasped with each answer.
ANYWAY, what I ordered definitely left me wishing I got a full lobster roll with my clam chowder rather than just the lunch combo of half a roll and clam chowder. The clam chowder was pretty good. My coworker had persuaded me to order one. The lobster roll was the highlight of my lunch though. The bread was perfectly lightly toasted with TONS of lobster embedded within. My coworker mentioned that this was the most lobster he’d ever had in the past with this truck. IT WAS GOOOOOOD! Tiny serving BUT oh such buttery goodness.
So aside from the rude worker, the prices were a little on the high side. A small lobster roll (thing about 2 to 3 inches– though it was packed) and a cup of clam chowder for $ 15. It would be $ 22 if you upped the half roll to a full.
UGH– come back TYSONS more often please! I’m thinking about it as I’m typing…

My favorite food truck. It visits my neighborhood (I work at home) about once every 10 days.
Yep, they have lobster rolls. Awesome lobster rolls. 2 kinds: Connecticut style and Massachusetts style. Connecticut style is lobster and butter sauce. Massachusetts style is lobster and mayo.
When the weather is warmer, they offer clam chowder. It is exceptional, although usually too hot. No matter. I get my food, go home, open the soup lid, eat the lobbie roll, and then the chowdah is great.
A couple of things to avoid, IMO. I tried the lobster BLT one time. Never again. Also I have gotten the meal deals but find the quality and value subpar. For an extra $ 2 you get a skimpy bag of chip and a fountain drink. They advertise Cape Cod chips but often substitute Utz. Of course you can ask while placing your order if you prefer Cape Cod (as I do). The fountain drinks are just strange tasting. I have ordered them two times. Some kind of funky metallic taste. Interesting flavors though, like Mexican cola and Blueberry.
In fact, in 30 minutes I am going to visit them to get lunch.
Yum!

Being a native New Englander, Lobster is something I know allot about. I had heard lotsa things about this food truck and have been wanting, to try it for some time. Then when at the Reston Great Grapes Wine Fest I saw the truck and it was like a beacon calling me home! Needless to say I found myself running towards the truck I was so excited.
I ordered the Maine Style lobster roll. It was authentic and delish. I’ve had quite a few lobster rolls in my day and few places do it «authentically». They always add some spice or too much or not enough mayo that throws it off. Not so with Red Hook. The Maine Lobster roll was right on point. Just enough mayo, celery and onion… all served on a traditional hot dog roll that is buttery tasting, crispy and grilled to perfection! The lobster meat is a hearty portion (chunk claw meat) that sits atop the hot dog roll with a little bit of lettuce wedged in. Although its pricey at 18 dollars per roll, I wasn’t dissatisfied with the portion at all.
I cannot speak for anything else on the menu but the Maine Lobster Roll is the real deal.

What’s this you say? There’s a food truck in the DMV serving up lobster rolls? Yeah, you could say I was intrigued. More than just intrigued, I was a woman with a mission: I must find that truck!
Like nothing else, good lobster rolls can instantly take me on a sweet sensory journey back to lazy summer days spent on the Cape. And as I drove toward the truck’s location, ignoring all posted speed limits, I was so ready for that vacation.
Standing in line at the corporate park, I waited impatiently for my taste of summers past, my mental getaway. I ordered up the Maine style (mayo based, $ 15) and took my first bite and… transported! It was good. Not great, but really good, with nice chunks of lobster, no filler. Creamy lemon mayo sauce. The bun was average white roll, but held it together nicely. My only complaint and the reason I’m going with four instead of five stars: it was pretty small. Very small really. My mental vacation ended far too soon.
So, if you’re hungry at all, make sure you get the meal ($ 18 with Cape Cod chips and a drink.) Granted, lobster is expensive but this seems a bit pricey for the size of the roll so «yay, I’m a fan» but this fan probably won’t be making regular stops at this truck.

Where has this truck been all my life!!! The lobster roll and clam chowder combo was incredible. Unlike other places where you get the «essence of lobster» or fillers, here it’s straight up what they say it is. The lobster roll looks like it has an entire lobster in it — you see the claw meat, and huge chunks of tail meat. Likewise, the clam chowder was the same — lots of clams in a sweet, mild creamy broth and a few potato chunks more as a garnish. Even their Arnold Palmer tasted good. Next time, I have to try one of their sugar sodas.

Very good, but I believe Luke’s has them beat in the flavor department. The shrimp roll with tarragon was diffeent, but good. The Connecticut Roll could have had a little more butter and flavor-​Also, you receive alot LESS lobster than Luke’s for the same price. Whoopie Pies are delish. Sodas were slightly flat not as strong as I like them-​but the flavor was good. The workers are friendly and the wait time for the food is not too bad.
Overall, I will probably frequent them often for my Lobster craving when I do not feel like driving to DC.

I had the chance to try this truck during Truckaroo, and another chance when it was in Bailey’s Crossroads! (the truck can typically be found around DC) For $ 15, you can get a lobster roll in Maine (the lobster meat is in mayo) or Connecticut style (the lobster meat is doused with butter) but you can get a whole meal for $ 18 with chips and a drink.
It’s comparable to Luke’s Lobster and I like how there’s two different types of lobster rolls that you can choose from, (I personally like the Maine style) but it’s tough to track the truck down when it’s in NoVA. It’s so good, it makes me wish that I worked in DC, or closer to DC. Another plus is that they accept credit cards!
Although it’s pricey for a lunch, it IS lobster… plus it’s tasty and worth a try. Hopefully the truck will come out more often to NoVA!

I would chase this truck down everyday and eat the lobster rolls if I could! I prefer the Connecticut style roll, and the whoopie pies are from a bakery in Middleburg! Very good! I don’t know why some people have an aversion to food trucks! They are fantastic! The Red Hook Lobster truck is my favorite! Great food, great drinks!

looooooooooooove this place
cincinnati and maine both equally rock :)

I saw this food truck in Shirlington, VA a couple of months ago and because there are no food trucks around there, everyone was freaking out about it. I was not ready to give in to the hype, though, until one Thursday morning. I had brought lunch to work but the idea of a fresh lobster roll over my leftover rice and beans won me over.
I walked over to the truck and there was no line! Service was quick and friendly. What I wasn’t a fan of was the $ 15 price tag for the roll without a drink or chips. With tax, that’s more than I would usually pay for lunch on a random Thursday!
You can order your roll either Maine style (read: butter) or Connecticut style (light, lemon-​based mayo). I’m a huge fan of mayo (can it get better than fresh mayo? not really) but was scared that the lobster roll would resemble your average potato/​tuna salad formula: lots of mayo, lots of onion, but little substance. Wrong! The dressing Red Hook Lobster offers is truly light, a bit creamy, and tangy. I would have to say it’s perfect. It’s not heavy but it does hit that slightly creamy spot very well. Also, a lot of care is put into the roll, which is slightly buttered, and served toasty and warm.
What sucks is that it’s tiny! It’s definitely on the small side for a sandwich and I wish it were bigger. I know it’s lobster and I know they’re not stingy with their meat but still! You really need something else, like chips or fruit to fill you up. A solid food truck and definitely worth a try but the price and the size of the meal keeps me from becoming a regular.

SOOO good! Yes its pricey but its typical. I am happy I got to try it, I arrived shortly after 11:30 and there was already long line. I waited 18 minutes from the line to get my sandwich so I think it moved pretty well. I got the Maine Lobster meal, sooo good even the chips and pickle were great. The Root Beer was great. I got two whoopie pies but I have no room after the Lobster meal. I can’t wait to try it again…

Ok I am a fan. I wasn’t a fan of the $ 18 meal, but I have been waiting to try this truck for quite some time. The day was hot as hell and the line was long but here is what I liked:
1. The line moved, the cashier don’t play
2. The owner/​manager walked around and talked to patrons asking where they worked, what they though of the food and if they would like to see it in their neighborhoods.
I like it when businesses take time to hear your thoughts an opinions. There is a reason why they have such an expensive curbside lunch that people keep coming back for.
As for me, I had the BLT Lobster Roll. The description should be self explanatory. It was good and very delicious. I just wish the serving was a tab bit bigger, but it’s Lobster you never get a ton. At least so I think. I will be back, maybe not so soon but I will.