Nauset Fish & Lobster Pool
Family-owned Cape Cod fish market serving fresh fish, lobsters & shellfish for over 60 years. Home of the king-sized lobster, we offer dozens of local seafood options every day-plus beer, wine, and specialty goods to complement your meal. Open year-round, we can cook and crack lobsters for you to enjoy.
Fresh Seafood
Our Story
For over 60 years, our Harrison family-owned market has been a Cape Cod staple, built on a simple promise: serve the freshest local seafood with the kind of friendly, informative service you’d expect from a neighborhood fish market.
What started as a small operation has grown into a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, all while staying true to our roots. We work closely with local fishermen to bring in the day’s best catch, from fresh fish and shellfish to our famous, king-sized lobsters.
Over the years, we’ve become known not just for quality seafood, but for the experience. Whether you’re picking up dinner to cook at home or having us prepare and crack your lobster so it’s ready to enjoy. And right next door, our restaurant, Sir Cricket's, serves up classic fried favorites that have become a Cape Cod tradition of their own.
Through generations, our commitment has stayed the same: fresh seafood, honest service, and a place where everyone feels like a regular.
Our Products & Services
Our mission is to provide easy access to high-quality seafood while promoting sustainability in the fishing industry. We aim to make your seafood experience seamless and enjoyable, from the moment you stop in our market to the first delicious bite. Our selection changes with the seasons and daily catch. Stop in or give us a call to hear what’s available today.
Fish Counter
What’s in the case depends on the season, but you’ll usually find a variety of white fish plus scallops, swordfish, salmon, shrimp, and many more favorites (plus bluefish and striped bass when summer rolls in). We’ve also got seafood cakes, crab cakes, cooked shrimp, and stuffed clams ready to bring home as well.
Lobsters
We offer a variety of live lobster sizes, available to take home or steamed to order. Just give us at least an hour’s notice and we'll have them ready for your dinner table (we can also crack and split them for easy enjoyment!).
Shellfish
Fresh local shellfish when the tides are right—steamers, oysters, littlenecks, quahogs, cherrystones, and mussels. Always raw and ready for your kitchen; we don’t cook or shuck.
Groceries & Specialty Items
Alongside the seafood, we carry a thoughtful mix of groceries including chilled chowders and sauces, specialty items like smoked mussels, pickled herring, and seaweed salad, plus dry goods like seasonings and all the right pairings (based on availability).
Frozen Goods
Our freezers are packed with seafood staples like a variety of seafood cakes, chopped clams, chowders, bisques, calamari, shrimp, saku blocks, and so much more. All easy to keep on hand and quick to prepare (based on availability).
Beer & Wine
A well-stocked selection of wines, local Cape Cod craft beers, and all the familiar favorites—perfect for pairing with whatever’s on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours?
We are open everyday. Our hours are 9 a.m -6 p.m Monday- Thursday and we extend our hours from 9 a.m- 7 p.m Friday- Sunday during the summer. Please call us for updated holiday hours.
Do you sell cooked lobsters?
Yes, we are able to steam, crack, and split lobsters for you at no extra charge. We prefer at least an hours notice from when you would like to pick them up. Stop in to choose your lobster or give us a call!
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, major credit cards, local checks, and of course, our gift certificates (which can also be used at Sir Cricket’s).
Do you take orders ahead of time?
Yes, we recommend calling ahead for large or specific orders.
Do you sell cooked food?
The fish market is for fresh seafood purchases (with the exception of steamed lobsters and a few smaller items). For ready-to-eat meals, visit our restaurant next door.
Testimonials
Trip Advisor
"My husband and I stopped by twice during our week long visit to the Cape. You can go pick out your lobster and they will even cook it and crack it. You tell them what time you'll be back and it's freshly cooked and waiting for you. This is the most convenient way to eat the freshest lobster!" -Patricia C.
"When in Orleans and looking for the freshest seafood served with friendly knowledgeable kindness. Nauset Fish and Lobster Pool does it with class." -Mark N.
"Nauset Fish and Lobster Pool is the gold standard for fish markets on Cape Cod! I've been here at least five times preparing for large seafood feasts over the last few summers. The service is outstanding, the fish and shellfish are always fresh and delicious, and the prices are fair. Visiting feels like stepping into a cherished family tradition. Highly recommend!" -Chase W.
Yelp
"The staff were great and very helpful. Order was available exactly when promised no delay. Highly recommended as the place for your fresh seafood." -Dennis O.
