Restaurants

Fire extinguished at Bob Lobster in Newbury

The blaze was located inside the roof and walls of the seafood shack and required multiple fire departments.

Seafood shack Bob Lobster had a fire on Saturday, which was successfully put out by firefighters. Newbury Fire Department

By Katelyn Umholtz

November 17, 2025

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Beloved seafood shack Bob Lobster caught fire Saturday evening, which led to the brief closure of Plum Island Turnpike while multiple fire agencies responded to the scene, according to a press release.

Newbury firefighters, who received help from the Newburyport, Rowley, and Georgetown fire departments at the scene, were able to successfully put out the small fire. The Newbury Fire Department also was supported by firefighters from West Newbury, Salisbury, Groveland, and Amesbury, who covered Newbury’s stations at the time of the blaze.

Officials received a call about the fire around 4 p.m., according to the press release from John Guilfoil Public Relations.

Upon arrival at Bob Lobster, fire officials reported that three employees had evacuated the restaurant, and there was smoke coming from the roof.

The fire was located inside the roof and walls. Firefighters were quick to take out a small fire in the roof, but needed more time to fight several hot spots in the roof and walls.

No injuries were reported at the scene. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation by the Newbury Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.

Bob Lobster, known for its stuffed lobster rolls and fried seafood platters, didn’t respond to emails and phone calls from Boston.com about current operations following the fire. The restaurant en route to Newbury Beach and Plum Island is normally open daily for lunch and dinner.