Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

Came here after seeing a movie and we were so excited to finally try this location since it's close by to us. We were greeted by a nice lady at the register so that was a great way to start the experience. The ambiance was your typical fast casual town center vibe. We ordered the Bar Harbor lobster roll, Maryland crab vegetable soup & the New England clam chowder. The lobster roll was decent. I'd give it a 7/10. Comparing it to the Reston location, this one lacked flavor, even with the butter. They give you the choice between chilled or warm and we chose warm. Both soups were okay. I'd give them both a 6/10. It was more watery than I'm use to but the taste wasn't bad. I probably wouldn't order it again though. All in all, the food was okay. They're still pretty new so hopefully they'll get better in time.

2.5After seeing a movie,I was in the mood for lobsta!For a Saturday afternoon, i had expected the restaurant to be busy! No ... just two people at a table red flag!I go to the register... no one is there...So I wait... nothing.. I shake my keys... even fake cough to get someone to come out.... nope.. I know the employee hears me cuz they are in the back...I finally yell I out a HELLO!!!Finally, a woman appears.. i said oh I thought you were closing lol.She didn't apologize or anything. I got the Connecticut Roll . $21You get nothing besides a wilted pickle...Let me tell you, I've been to Boston and I had the real deal. This mess is not happening.. not worth it! My bread was barely toasted! It could have got soggy of i didn't eat it promptly. Yes it's bland!! It lacks flavor. Lobster doesn't taste fresh..Luke's Lobster is better. In Annapolis they have better options.After reading the reviews, i don't see this place lasting long.DONT get the soup.

Truthfully, I would say 3 1/2 stars....The service was awesome! The woman who waited on us couldn't have been nicer. She was wonderful. The restaurant still has that just opened feel. Everything is neat and clean. The restaurant is well organized and it didn't take long to get our food. The lobster meat was just okay. I ordered the lobster sandwich meal with the larger piece of the lobster meat. The portion size was great. The taste was lacking, even with melted butter on it. I also ordered the tater tots. Here is where I am a little bit picky. I like my tater tots hot and crispy. These were neither. They were warm and on the softer side. They tasted okay, but not hot and crunchy tots. So, while there was nothing wrong with our meals, if you are paying $30 for a sandwich and sides, you want it to be outstanding and memorable. My friend, Yelper, Carroll and I, both agreed that it was a meal that lacked luster and flavor. I would like to return and try the salads or soups.

10.18.24Scratching my head trying to figure out who decided that they were famous. Lol. I ordered the Connecticut Roll combo and fellow Elite Yelper Joy B. accompanied me on this visit and got herself the Bar Harbor combo. Sadly, we weren't impressed by our rolls and have had far better. The lobster was supposed to be hot, but it wasn't. It was also bland and dry. Although it was served with butter, it likely would have tasted better served with a sauce and seasoning such as Old Bay to make it less dry and to enhance the flavor.The best part of my sammie was the roll. It was buttery and yummy. Tater tots were decent, but could have been crispier. Although the food is mediocre to me, I will give a shout out to the staff who took our order. She was friendly and helpful in explaining to us about the menu after we informed her it was our first visit. During our meal, she also asked how everything was. Lastly, we were going to throw our trash away and she said she would take care of it. Top-notch service.They have limited seating and it was a bit chilly as they kept the door opened. They put some tables outside. They offer takeout, delivery, and catering. They are located close to the movie theater across from the Courtyard Marriott.

Guess what I had for my birthday lunch? A traditional lobsta roll! I usually go for the warm Connecticut roll, but I was feeling the need for a change up. We came to Rio for the Taste of Rio event and I definitely wanted a lobster roll. However, their booth did not have electricity at the moment and long story short, we went and dined in at their storefront location. I've been to Mason's Virginia Beach location and loved my experience. I was excited to read about this location opening. It took me awhile, but I'm here! It was very good. Perfect amount of lobster meat. For $21 they are cheaper than the food truck competition that makes it way all over town. It's my birthday, so I deserve to treat myself, right?

Visited Mason's for lunch.Ordered 2 Connecticut-style lobsta rolls, a tater tots, and a clam chowda. The lobsta rolls had nice big chunks of firm lobster meat. The tater tots were a bit on the soggy side and not my vibe. The clam chowda was good with nice chunks of clams, but more onion and watered down than I cared for.The cashier was super nice and saved me $1 since I was ordering a combo but wasn't paying attention that I was.They haven't been open for long but the place was clean, the service was quick and I even heard an employee (not owner or manager) thank people for coming in. What?! Thumbs up guys

Tried Mason's in RIO for lunch today! The lobster roll, cold meat with a touch of mayo, and some clam chowderThe lobster roll ($27) with extra tail meat was spectacular. Toasted and buttered bun with tons of lobster meat.The clam chowder was thick and delicious with just the right amount of clams, potato and onion in a creamy base.Must return!

I was so excited to find out that Mason was coming to MoCounty... we finally went. I think we got one of everything on the menu. They were so friendly so helpful so accommodating. I like it even more knowing that it was black owned, gotta support our black businesses. Since this first visit I've been back three times..Don't judge the Bar Harbor is amazing. Go get yourself one.

The lobsters we ate wow and plenty of meat. The prices were reasonable. We definitely will go there again if we pass that area.

The customer service at this place was on point, amazing . I've always wanted to try this place. I finally tried a lobster roll however I was totally disappointed. The place is extremely pricey and the lobster was really overcooked and bland tasting. It had a chewy rubbery texture which made it impossible to digest. I have to find a better lobster place because this one is not worth the money and the quality of the food was terrible. Please do better with seasoning and steaming your lobsters throwing butter and lemon is not a good taste. Making a sauce probably would have been better and try not to overcook seafood .