How Was Opening Day at Lobster Shack in East Haven? "Great!"

EAST HAVEN, CT — Friday was the long-anticipated opening day for the Lobster Shack at the former Beachhead Restaurant site in East Haven.

And how was business.

In one word - the owners said: "Great!"

There was a ribbon cutting before the restaurant opened for business at 11:30 on Friday morning - and from there - the place was jammed pack with lobster-roll loving customers all day long.

The owners had this to say about opening day: "It was a fantastic day filled with so much positivity and excitement - so worth the wait!!!"

The owners add: “the line was out the door most of the day.”

Owners of the Lobster Shack, who formerly served their mouth-watering lobster rolls and delicious other award-winning seafood out of a operation at a marina located directly across from the Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, moved their business to East Haven.

The regular hours will be open Friday-Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The owners, the Crismale's have spent the past several months, renovated the old Beachhead restaurant. The site first opened in 1942. It was famed, in its heyday, for its fried seafood dishes - along with its deck overlooking the nearby Long Island Sound.

The Lobster Shack lobster rolls are made with freshly picked tail and claw meat, real butter,and a sprinkle of lemon juice on a toasted sub roll.

On summer days in Branford, the restaurant was jammed with lobster roll loving fans enjoying the delicious sandwiches.

The owners have added a few new items to their menu. Just like the old Lobster Shack, it's BYOB.
To see the full menu, go to: www.lobstershackct.com