The Lazy Lobster

What The Lazy Lobster does

The Lazy Lobster is a single-location seafood restaurant operating at 6 Broadway, Milford, Connecticut 06460, structured as The Lazy Lobster LLC. Founded in 2004, the business employs 17 staff and runs extended weekday hours, serving the local Milford community and surrounding Connecticut shoreline market through dine-in and takeout. The restaurant competes in the casual-to-mid-tier dining segment with no disclosed parent company, franchise system, or institutional backing.

The menu centers on New England-style seafood, anchored by market-priced lobster rolls alongside crab cakes, steamer buckets, lobster tacos, and salads. Land-based offerings — including ribs, BBQ chicken, po' boys, and multiple mac & cheese variations — broaden the appeal beyond strict seafood preferences. Pricing spans roughly $8 for sides to $40 for premium items such as lobster mac, with ingredients including fresh Maine lobster and house-baked bread supporting a quality-positioned offering within the local market.

The business runs a dual-channel model: traditional dine-in service paired with online ordering through third-party platforms SpotOn and ToastTab. Marketing is supplemented by an Instagram channel. As an independent, privately held single-unit operator, The Lazy Lobster competes primarily on local brand identity, menu specialization, and ingredient quality rather than scale, technology differentiation, or multi-location reach.

Name

The Lazy Lobster

Legal name

The Lazy Lobster LLC

Website

https://thelazylobster.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lazy Lobster is an independent single-location seafood restaurant in Milford, Connecticut, serving local diners with lobster rolls, crab cakes, and complementary land dishes via dine-in, takeout, and online ordering through SpotOn and ToastTab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Seafood Dining

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurant
• Lobster rolls
• Casual dining
• Fresh seafood
• Neighborhood restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-in and Takeout Food Service: Revenue generated from selling prepared seafood and lobster dishes directly to consumers at the restaurant location, with takeout and online ordering capabilities through third-party platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Lazy Lobster is a single-location seafood restaurant in Milford, Connecticut that prepares and serves fresh lobster rolls, crab cakes, lobster tacos, steamer buckets, salads, ribs, BBQ, and Cajun dishes for dine-in and pickup. The restaurant also offers online ordering through SpotOn and ToastTab for takeout. Pricing is per menu item, with the signature Lazy Lobster Roll sold at market price.

Product overview

The Lazy Lobster is a seafood restaurant offering fresh, local seafood and lobster rolls in Milford, CT. The restaurant operates as a single-location dining establishment with a unified menu architecture consisting of core seafood entrées (lobster rolls, crab cakes, steamer buckets), land-based entrées (ribs, BBQ, po' boys), taco variations, mac and cheese dishes, salads, appetizers, and sides. The product portfolio centers around the signature Lazy Lobster Roll as the flagship offering, complemented by lobster tacos, lobster salad, and lobster mac as premium lobster-based items. The restaurant integrates with online ordering platforms (SpotOn and ToastTab) to enable digital ordering while maintaining traditional dine-in service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lobster Roll The Lazy Lobster's signature roll, featuring sweet Maine lobster tail, knuckle, and claw meat piled high on a fresh baguette with real butter and sea salt. Sold at market price (MP).
• Crab Cake Signature crab cake golden on the outside, tender inside, served with Lazy Lobster slaw. Available as half portion ($12) or full portion ($24).
• Steamer Bucket A hearty bucket of top neck clams and Maine mussels, steamed to perfection in a garlic white wine broth. Priced at $23.
• Lobster Tacos Street-style taco loaded with lobster meat, finished with fresh cilantro, radish, and a drizzle of crema. Priced at $36.
• The Lazy Lobster Salad Fresh greens topped with chilled lobster meat, cucumbers, pickled onions, radish, and shredded carrots. Priced at $36.
• The Shrimp Salad Juicy chilled shrimp over seasonal greens with a medley of crisp garden vegetables. Priced at $21.
• The Chicken Salad Tender grilled chicken breast served over a colorful mix of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish, and pickled onion. Priced at $19.
• Steamed Shrimp 3/4 pound of plump shrimp served in a choice of hot Cajun style, lemon and sea salt, Old Bay seasoned, or chilled with cocktail sauce. Priced at $22.
• 48 Hr Baby Back Ribs Slow-cooked for two days, massaged with award-winning rub, and finished with house mop sauce. Whole rack $34, half rack $17.
• The Ribby Roll Ribs pulled from the bone and tossed with roasted onions, corn, and potatoes in mop sauce, stuffed into a warm baguette. Priced at $19.
• Cajun Shrimp Po' Boy A Louisiana classic with crispy Cajun shrimp, slaw, and remoulade on a fresh baguette. Priced at $23.
• BBQ Chicken Pulled, tender chicken smothered in tangy Texas-style BBQ sauce and finished with Lazy Lobster slaw. Priced at $16.
• Cajun Shrimp Taco Spicy Cajun shrimp tucked into warm tortillas with pickled onion, radish, and house salsa. Priced at $23.
• Ribby Taco Smoky slow-cooked rib meat chopped and packed into tortillas with roasted corn salsa. Priced at $19.
• BBQ Chicken Taco Pulled BBQ chicken topped with slaw and zesty house sauce. Priced at $19.
• Old Smokies Mac Classic cheddar mac layered with bacon lardons and topped with crunchy cheese crumbs. Priced at $19.
• Ribby Mac Creamy mac topped with tender rib meat and a drizzle of mop sauce. Priced at $23.
• Lobster Mac Decadent mac and cheese loaded with chunks of buttery lobster. Priced at $40.
• Shrimp Mac Cajun-spiced shrimp folded into creamy, cheesy pasta. Priced at $25.
• BBQ Chicken Mac Creamy cheddar mac topped with BBQ chicken and finished with a smoky cheese crust. Priced at $25.
• Garlic Bread Whole house-baked baguette smothered with roasted garlic butter. Priced at $14.
• Baguette Half or whole loaf, baked fresh in-house, served piping hot with a crisp crust and soft interior. Half loaf $6, whole loaf $12.
• Corn on the Cob Steamed fresh and brushed with garlic butter and Old Bay. Priced at $8.
• Steamed Potatoes Fluffy red potatoes tossed in garlic butter and sea salt. Priced at $8.
• Roasted Onions Caramelized onions roasted low and slow with Cajun spices. Priced at $8.
• Cole Slaw The Lazy Lobster's oldest recipe — crisp, tangy, and refreshing. Priced at $8.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SpotOncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpotOn provides online ordering and point-of-sale technology integration for The Lazy Lobster, enabling customers to order food for pickup through the SpotOn platform.
• ToastTabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToastTab provides online ordering platform services for The Lazy Lobster, allowing customers to place orders directly through the ToastTab website for pickup at the Milford, CT location.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Captain D's: National seafood-focused QSR chain offering fried fish, shrimp, and seafood platters at lower price points. Comparable in seafood-category specialization but limited-service format and lower price tier.
• Bonefish Grill: National casual-dining chain focused on fresh fish and seafood with a polished but accessible brand. Comparable in casual seafood category and price tier, though broader menu and corporate ownership.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Themed casual-dining seafood chain centered on shrimp and coastal fare with strong brand identity. Comparable in thematic seafood positioning and casual dine-in format, but operates a national footprint.
• Legal Sea Foods: Established East Coast seafood restaurant group with full-service dining, premium positioning, and broad menu breadth. Comparable in premium seafood positioning and New England roots, but operates multiple locations and a wider menu.
• The Capital Grille: Upscale steak-and-seafood chain with premium price points and polished full-service dining. Comparable in premium pricing tier and seafood offerings (lobster mac, lobster, fresh fish), though broader fine-dining positioning.
• Red Lobster: Largest U.S. casual-dining seafood chain, offering lobster and a broad seafood menu at mid-market price points. Overlaps in lobster-roll and casual-seafood-dining category but operates at far larger scale and lower price points.

Direct peers

• Luke's Lobster: Multi-location lobster-roll specialist founded in NYC with a similar Maine-sourced lobster, casual seafood positioning, and premium-price strategy. The most directly comparable brand in terms of hero product, sourcing story, and casual-dine format.
• McLoons Lobster Shack: Single-location, seasonal lobster shack on Maine's Penobscot Bay serving Maine lobster rolls and casual seafood in a relaxed setting. Closely comparable business model: one site, lobster-led menu, regional New England beach-town customer base.
• The Clam Shack: Iconic Kennebunkport, ME seafood stand specializing in fried clams, lobster rolls, and steamer buckets. Comparable casual seafood format with a lobster-roll signature item and tourist-driven coastal New England foot traffic.

Regional players

• Dockside Restaurant (Milford, CT): Local Connecticut coastal seafood restaurant operating in the same regional market as The Lazy Lobster. Most relevant same-geography competitor for guest traffic, share of stomach, and weekend dining occasions in the Milford area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thelazylobsterct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-lazy-lobster

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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