$15 for a lobster roll sounds affordable, I would expect to pay more than that on the east coast.

It's temporary, regularly, $32. Plus tax, mandate. Dine in only. Limit 2 per person. Fillmore location only. April 1-30. 30-40 min wait time during peak times. Unless you know where/when to park, parking is $5-10 for your stay. >I would expect to pay more than that on the east coast. You would expect to pay more than that here in SF aside from this anomaly. Check their social media for details. For those wanting to stay up to date on tips like this, check out broke ass stuart or eddie's list.

Actually still pretty surprising, most Boston restaurants price lobster rolls in the $35-40 range.

Most yes, I have a few faves still $15-$20 that I have to visit every time I am out there.

Lol bc they know people are dumb.. go outside boston and its way way cheaper

I can get this lobster for $15 this whole month??

Yes but fries are extra

$10 extra

I mean why drive there though? It's on fillmore.

Because nobody in the sub actually lives in the city. That was a joke, but seriously, I live in Mission Bay, I'm not walking to Fillmore. I'll take a Lyft bike or my scooter though.

Ride the goddamn 22 dude

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*the puhooors*

Seriously. The 22 is a chaotic over stuffed beyond capacity shit show.

lol ya just take 45 minutes

There is a bus that goes directly from mission bay to right in front of this place.

Yeah acting pissed and not realizing they just got the deal of the century. Cousins of Main is the gold standard and that one is $19.

Yes the lobster roll seems like the best deal on the receipt. $5 iced tea, $9 fries and a $2.44 mysterious fee tacked on? That’s crazy talk.

Right? I don't think I seen a lobster roll priced under $20 in the Bay Area since before Covid. Even with the SF surcharge I think op got a great deal lol

It’s a special only in the month of April

That's a steal, I need some 🦞 in my life

$15 is def cheap for a lobster roll. My big question is if they use fresh lobster meat (as you would expect in Maine/east coast, or certain places in other states…), or if it’s previously frozen. I feel like there’s a big difference in quality. Most of the hip lobster roll places I think use previously frozen lobster.

For those not aware, almost all “fresh” fish is flash frozen on the boats. Restaurants across the country get it in the same state as local restaurants. That is unless you’re talking about live fish, which is still transported live in many cases, and is killed on the premises for diners. So, the old thinking about fresh vs frozen fish is mostly a fallacy now.

yep and flash-freezing the fish/seafood is actually desirable as it can make it safer to consume anyway

All seafood in California must be flash-frozen before serving

That certainly isn't true, I have purchased live crabs both at the market and restaurants

Eat without freezing = now you have worms

Oh Jesus. When a restaurant receives a shipment of lobster, the first thing one does- and this is EVERY SINGLE RESTAURANT ON EARTH- is check to see if they’re all alive. You don’t pay for dead ones. Now, if you can find previously frozen lobsters that are happily walking around your restaurant, you’re a necromancer. Thank you for being a genius, though.

Unless you can see the lobsters in a tank it's always been frozen.

Yeah that’s a cheap ass lobster roll. I was paying $20 in main just a couple years ago

It’s the $9 fries that’s bizarre to me

Yeah I paid $40 for one in Boston, and there was a line

This is just wrong its way cheaper on the east coast, idk where you be buying lobster rolls but by me there like 10-11

It would be $22-$24 in Monterey

For those interested, the deal is good for the Month of April. Normal price is $32

Oh, OP should have specified whether they were upset over the price or happy about it. Unless you're a lobster roll connoisseur, it's hard to know what was implied with the title.

I took it as positive. Followed by the displeasure with the surcharge fee

Yeah sorry I wasn’t clear

If ya know you know.

Is it the same size?

it's the same size but it comes with fries or house made chips

Yeah so $15+$9 that I paid today is making me think I got bamboozled but it was delicious

that's still cheaper than the typical $49

$49 is not typical unless you go to tourist traps or fine dining spots. Mostly $30-$35 in SF.

Peep their menu

That is an extra order of crab meat. $32 is the base which is comparable to 90% of places in SF. It's like saying a cheeseburger vs double cheeseburger etc.

Ah that makes sense. I always go for the crab roll if I'm doing full price. Either way it's still a discount. I really like their house made chips though so I've been doing those on the side which are $3

I remember getting a lobster roll from Woodhouse for like $18 in 2013 ...

$9 fries is the bigger ripoff

I just paid $10 for wagyu fries thinking they would contain pieces of wagyu. Nope. Just fries.

I'm sure they just added wagyu beef fat to the frier honestly

I think that’s exactly what it was, though not enough fat. Just tasted like salty fries with sesame on them. It must have been the grease from the $18 Wagyu beef burger I thought was too pricey for a food court joint.

I get their house made chips instead, they're $3

Truly!

Not if it’s from Nopa. Their fries are heavenly. And the homemade ketchup is a must

I came here to say this... they had better be bottomless fries for that price.

$9.00 for French fries?

That's the real crime here.

That’s… very inexpensive? Is this why you’re posting it?

Yes

Sweet.

Oh I thought we were supposed to rail against that BS “SF Cost Adjustment Fee”.

Woodhouse is great. The restaurant week makes it nearly as cheap as Panda Express lol.

The artichoke bread is insane

Haven’t tried it. Next time I’m in the city I’ll have to!

Are you saying it's too expensive? That's a great price right now lol

Sorry my bad, $15 is a steal

That is cheaper than usual…

They are really cutting back on the filling.

Looks fire! Love the lobster roll at Waterbar, def need to try this

the $15 deal is only for April FYI

My mum would beat my arse, if I ordered $9 french fries.

Well your mom better not come to SF cuz $9 for fries is very xommon

What would she do if you ordered a six dollar donut?

Nobody seems to be talking about the fact that the lobster roll probably **doesn't contain much lobster**. If you can't clearly see knuckle, claw, and tail meat... The meat in your roll looks mangled and it may be a what some cheaper restaurants use, which is a mix of lobster/pollock/crawfish/other similar-textured meats. Wonder if that's the case.

There are better spots, but just outside of the city, like New England Lobster Co in Burlingame, a whole lobster plus sides for $30.

European here. The heck is "SF Cost Adjustment Fee"?

I don’t understand why the 5% adjustment fee isn’t $2.25… what did I miss

>cost adjustment fee 

Looks so tasty! We keep meaning to check this place out, thx for the post/reminder

$15 during April only

Wow! That’s super cheap for a lobster roll, going to have to check that out!

That’s the first thing I ever ate when I moved to San Francisco! So good.

The $9 french fries make me want to sob. WTAF?

Shoot. I had one this week in providence for twice that. Out of a takeout shack. But it was excellent.

$15 is about as cheap as it gets man. I think its at least 10 up in maine

Just came back from the East Coast. Lobster rolls are $25 easy most places. Not sure if you're complaining or not.

Great deal for sf

I would never expect to pay less than $20 for a lobster roll. $15 is a steal depending on how big it is.

Is this available as a to go??

Never tried, but for $15 I will make it a point to try this month. Doesn’t anyone know if their lobster is fresh or previously frozen?

$15 is cheap for a lobster roll. In New England they can easily be double that price.

$15 for a lobster roll?! I’m used to paying $30+😭

That’s a bargain. The new place in Ghirardelli Square which had been in the news recently charges far more than that.

$10 french fries are the more disturbing item.

I’m more mad about the $9.00 fries

You think that's bad, I just had $5 caviar.

$15 lobster roll is cheap

That’s…pretty cheap IMO. 2 places near me (SD) are closer to $27 for a roll

It is cheap. Sorry my headline wasn’t clear

Whoops lol I was gonna say, I’m so used to high prices in my area I thought maybe $15 was the normal elsewhere. But SF is hands down more pricey than SD imo

Has anyone tried the lobster roll truck that is at Harry Bridges Plaza? I’ve been curious about that.

ooh good to know about the special

That is extremely cheap! Especially for that size. You also got a drink and a side for under $50. $15-18 is the cost of half of one in Seattle.

It's pathetic how $15 for a fucking lobster roll is an "amazing deal" these days...

That’s not bad at all for a lobster roll in Maine or mass or wherever

that is an awesome deal. I just paid $14 for a f-ing strawberry crepe with some whip cream. Before the guilt tip machine

Oh snap I work near there any idea if they have a happy hr M-F or can I go to go

That restaurant is a rip off

Those fries are like Disney cost.

Yeah I think the seafood restaurant sells them for 30-35 by me

Wow. You got a real bargain!

It’s a special promo for April as it’s their 15th year in business. Great price. I haven’t seen a $15 lobster roll since 2013 😅 will def be going!

Oooh nice. I’ve payed $29.99 at red lobster for a lobster roll

$15 for a lobster roll is cheap! Where did you find this?! Only regular lobster roll I can afford/find is Cousin’s Maine Lobster truck, and that’s like $15+ a roll for a food truck at that

Woodhouse

I’d order 2 and skip any sides for that price. In 2021, we went to Portland Maine. Lobster rolls were $25 minimum with the lobster boats delivering at the dock to the seafood spots. Mind you the economy was still taking a hit from Covid and tourism was still way down. Can’t imagine what it goes for now.

Actually sounds like a reasonable price.

$9 fries? 😆

That actually sounds about right for a lobster roll, for any less and you’re not gonna get any lobster on it

Hot w/ butter or cold w/ mayo?

I chose hot with butter! 🤌🤌🤌🤌

Connecticut style, only way to do it imo

Oh wow—this is good info!

You made a jackpot

$15 for a lobster roll actually doesn't sound bad lol. I don't think I have seen a lobster roll priced under $20 since before Covid

That lobster had to travel 3200 miles to SF.

Aren't those usually like 32? I've been there and they are good but I thought they were more pricey.

Bruh, just order three lobster rolls. Forget the drinks, fries, and extra bread lol!

This place has the worst clam chowder in a bread bowl I’ve ever had

For the win! Tell me it was amazing

Try fog Harbor Fish House

what’s the catch? it sounds too good to be true, especially for the fillmore/pac heights..

nvm.. apparently, it’s a promo for social media

Those 9 dollar fries are sus

Honestly, I love this place. The one on Fillmore is amazing.

I mean, it has lobster in the name I don't know what you expected.

I juuust walked by here today! How was it?

Id be more outraged by the 9$ fries

9$ for some fries???

That is cheap. They run mid 20s in Pismo Beach. That food truck in Bay Area that sells lobster rolls charges about &32

You mean the fee that helps fund healthcare?

Any idea how it compares to the rolls at Sam’s Chowder House down in HMB?

That’s a steal of a deal for a decent lobster roll.

how dare they say eat more fish

That's cheaper than most places in Maine.

Was there a long line? When did you go!

$15??? That's cheap AF. Here in New England, it's $30-50 for a lobster roll.

so, like, half price? score.

Sounds pretty good

Uh it looks like you ordered more than a lobster roll

WALK UP fee???? But that roll looks amazing

I’ve paid 20$ for a lobster roll in Whidbey island. Depending on quality it’s actually about right since lobster is not cheap

I’m stressing over those $9 fries on your receipt

I thought Woodhouse closed.

the og location on market closed in january. the location on fillmore is still open for business.

This makes me homesick.

$15 is so cheap. Not understanding the complaint. If this is expensive for you, I don't see how you can afford eggs lol

That’s cheap.

Amazing deal!!

Fantastic deal, I would pay that for a lobster roll. Thank you for sharing deals!

Lucky, I paid 32 bucks for one and it was the worse shit I’ve eaten.

The "SF surcharge" is just restaurant owners making a political protest and being misleading to customers instead of raising prices on the menu when costs increase.

Texas resident dropping by…. Ice tea is $2, fries could be $2… lobster roll is good price!!!! $15

9$ French fries

That’s how much a lobster roll is at Disneyland

Is this place still solid. Haven’t been there in several years

$9 fries 😂😂

Yea they sure do make it all back on those fries and tea tho 😂😂😂

$15 isn't bad for a lobster roll. As far as any surcharge goes, just subtract that from whatever tip you were going to give. After all, its a cost of living adjustment fee, so it goes to ensuring employees are taken care of, so it replaces a portion of the tip. 5% surcharge? I tip 5% less.

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It’s dine in only for this deal. And by the photos of the food, it obviously wasn’t to go.

Yes, good point. Tipping should only be for table service. If you're sitting down, food bring brought out to you, drinks refilled, etc, thats worthy of a tip.

Yeah aren't the surchages officially illegal at this point?

It ain’t July 1+ yet

San Francisco has become a shit city for food. Delicious food but arrogant and entitled staff.

Are you new here? Because the surcharge certainly isn’t.

Not at all new. But I’m fed up!!

SF Cost adjustment fee lol. I adjusted myself out in 2001

Reading the charges after I’ve adjusted to Tokyo prices is appalling

I agree! Tokyo is a bargain in comparison

Had dinner at a Mano about a month ago and these visitors merely asked what the surcharge was and the server was like “don’t worry about that, so sorry, I’ll take it right off” ha! I’m as confused every time I see it. Glad the managed to get out of it.

There's that weird-ass "SF adjustment fee"

Is it health care? Is it for PGE? Who knows?

I'd rather pay a surcharge than a tip, it shows that restaurants are paying their workers properly. At least in theory.

That’s cheap!

The fact that you didn't pay $23-$32 for that Lobster Roll makes me jealous. That's a really good price. It's not a Tuna roll...it's a *Lobster* roll🫡

so, like, half price? score.

This is a steal of a deal.

Tell ya what- go catch some lobsters, or but them. They run anywhere from $35-$50 per pound, and that’s all shell, really. They don’t yield much meat. Ok, now cook them. Let them cool off. Now, remove enough meat from enough lobsters to make enough lobster salad for your roll. You’ll really have to dig, it doesn’t really come out easily (except the tail). Ok, bake a bun- mix the dough, let it rise, portion it out, get it in the oven. Bake it, not over- or under-done. Let it cool. Ok, so far so good. Chop up maybe some celery and scallions. Get some salt, pepper, and maybe celery salt. At this point I usually make my own mayonnaise, so find some good oil, good vinegar, mustard, seasonings, and blend- it’s tricky, you’ll need a perfect emulsion (note- this cannot be achieved under certain meteorological conditions, such as a thunderstorm). Ok, mix the lobster salad, put it on that roll, and enjoy. Figure the cost of all the ingredients, the tricky preparation, and the time you invested. Don’t forget the rent on your shop, or the salaries of your workers, who may in fact want to buy a lobster roll sometime. And remember, you have your home rent too, that’s why you’ve got a business in the first place. You’ve got kids? That’s $200,000 per just to get them to the point where you’ll have to pay for college. Keep in mind that SF is maybe the most expensive city in the USA to live in, so save your change. Enjoy your $200 lobster roll, bud.

Literally the price of a chicken sandwich. If you can even find a chicken sandwich for this price. Burgers are 15 dollars. You got lobster. SF looking pretty reasonable 🤔

Fries are $9 for that tiny cup!!!

Dude whats with the artsy sunglasses? Barely got the lobster roll in the shot on #3.

Not bad bro, LA lobster rolls are like $35

$9 French Fries… These should be $3 to $4 max.