The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked
The Clam Shack is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

1. The Clam Shack

8.4
2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 100 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: This is the gold standard of lobster rolls. Each sandwich gets a mix of claw, tail and knuckle meat, a light spread of mayo and a drizzle of butter and is served on a white, round bun. En savoir plus .

The Lobster Shack is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

2. The Lobster Shack

8.2
225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 54 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Come for the lobster and stay for the views. Each buttered roll is filled with large chunks of soft-shell lobster meat and a dollop of mayo. En savoir plus .

B&G Oysters is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

3. B&G Oysters

8.2
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · South End · 126 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: No trip to Boston is complete without a stop at this South End staple. Don’t let the $29 price tag deter you--this meaty roll is topped with lemon and chive-spiked mayo and a touch of celery. En savoir plus .

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

4. Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

8.0
117 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 54 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Choose between hot or cold sandwiches: the traditional lobster salad roll, garnished with mayo and celery on a hot dog bun, or Abbott’s famous hot lobster roll, buttered and served on a round roll. En savoir plus .

Neptune Oyster is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

5. Neptune Oyster

8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · North End · 356 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: This tiny oyster bar in Boston’s North End draws crazy lines for its hot, buttered rolls served on brioche buns. You may need to start off with a fork before you can bite into these giant creations. En savoir plus .

Offshore Ale Company is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

6. Offshore Ale Company

7.8
30 Kennebec Ave (at Park Ave.), Oak Bluffs, MA
Brasseur · 64 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: When you order a lobster roll at this Martha’s Vineyard mainstay, you get your money’s worth. These colossal sandwiches are available all year long, even when most of the island heads home for summer. En savoir plus .

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

7. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.3
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 281 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Eventide Oyster Co. boasts Portland’s best lobster roll. The intensely tasty and innovative brown butter lobster rolls are more like sliders, so be wise and order two. En savoir plus .

Hinoki & The Bird is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

8. Hinoki & The Bird

8.3
10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant japonais · Century City · 89 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: The lobster roll at this Japanese-American eatery is far from traditional: The meat gets a twist with a hint of citrus, green curry and basil, and it’s served on a black, charcoal bun. En savoir plus .

Red's Eats is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

9. Red's Eats

7.5
16 Water St. (at Main St.), Wiscasset, ME
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 91 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Heaping pieces of fresh meat overflow onto the tinfoil wrapping (it’s a whole lobster’s worth, by the way). But we’ll happily work our way in with a fork, dipping into our side of melted butter. En savoir plus .

The Lobster Roll Restaurant is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

10. The Lobster Roll Restaurant

8.5
1980 Montauk Hwy (btwn Dolphin Dr & Beaver St), Amagansett, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 111 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Should you find yourself summering in the Hamptons, treat yourself to a giant, cold-water lobster roll at this retro-style, roadside eatery. En savoir plus .

Pearl Oyster Bar is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

11. Pearl Oyster Bar

18 Cornelia St (btw Bleecker & W 4th), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · West Village · 161 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: The famous lobster roll at this West Village oyster bar is heavy on the lemony mayonnaise (and the price tag). But it's made with huge chunks of fresh lobster meat and paired with shoestring fries. En savoir plus .

Matunuck Oyster Bar is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

12. Matunuck Oyster Bar

9.5
629 Succotash Rd, Wakefield, RI
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 118 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Dinner and a show, anyone? Watch fishermen collect oysters they’ve farmed from Potter Pond as you take down a giant lobster sandwich on a split-top roll. En savoir plus .

New England Lobster Market & Eatery is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

13. New England Lobster Market & Eatery

9.0
824 Cowan Rd, Burlingame, CA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Bayfront · 129 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Hands down the best lobster roll in the Bay Area. Of the three types of lobster rolls, stick with the wildly fresh and tender naked version, which comes with butter and lemon on the side. En savoir plus .

The Ordinary is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

14. The Ordinary

9.0
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: The lobster is flown in straight off the boat from Maine, and it’s served with a tangy hint of Tabasco, chives and Old Bay. We want to go to there. En savoir plus .

Mary's Fish Camp is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

15. Mary's Fish Camp

8.5
64 Charles St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · West Village · 140 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Mary’s Fish Camp is a West Village spot with a beach-shack vibe. The lobster roll is minimalist, but it’s flawlessly executed…assuming you don’t mind a plentiful serving of mayo. En savoir plus .

Champlin's is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

16. Champlin's

8.3
256 Great Island Rd (near the Block Island Ferry), Narragansett, RI
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 23 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: At this authentic New England establishment in the summer town of Narragansett, the sandwiches overflow with just-caught lobster meat. Do yourself a favor and save room for the fried clams. En savoir plus .

Acadia is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

17. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · South Loop · 53 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: This place is all about Maine. Chef Ryan McCaskey spent his childhood summers there, where he learned a thing or two. P.S: The buns are shipped straight from Maine. En savoir plus .

Red Hook Lobster Pound is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

18. Red Hook Lobster Pound

9.0
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Red Hook · 171 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Choose between the Maine- and Connecticut-style rolls at this cult-favorite New York establishment. Word on the street is it sells up to 5,000 rolls on a good summer day. En savoir plus .

Knuckle & Claw is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

19. Knuckle & Claw

3112 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Silver Lake · 25 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: These buns are smeared with mayo and filled with a quarter-pound of buttered whole claw and knuckle meat. But the key to these bad boys is a generous sprinkle of secret spice mix. En savoir plus .

BeetleCat is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

20. BeetleCat

7.6
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Inman Park · 45 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: A newcomer to Atlanta’s culinary scene, but its lobster roll--poached in butter and served on a toasted, round bun--might just fool you into thinking you’ve stepped into a lively Boston oyster bar. En savoir plus .

Ironside Fish & Oyster is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

21. Ironside Fish & Oyster

9.3
1654 India St (at W Date St), San Diego, CA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Little Italy · 204 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Purists may have some qualms with the decadent roll, garnished with brown butter, mayo and chives and crispy fried onions. But once you try one, you’ll have absolutely nothing to complain about. En savoir plus .

Thames Street Oyster House is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

22. Thames Street Oyster House

9.1
1728 Thames St (at Ann), Baltimore, MD
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Fells Point · 143 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: We know, you’re in Maryland for the crabs, but give the butter-doused lobster roll from this Fells Point tavern a try. It comes with a side of vinegar cucumber salad, and it’s all pretty spectacular. En savoir plus .

20 Feet Seafood Joint is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

23. 20 Feet Seafood Joint

1146 Peavy Rd (at Garland Rd.), Dallas, TX
Restaurant de fruits de mer · 39 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: Turns out, Dallas’s food scene is more than Tex-Mex and BBQ. 20 Feet’s Maine-style lobster roll, served with touch of mayo and hint of lemon, is enough to satisfy homesick Yankees. En savoir plus .

Smack Shack is one of The 24 Best Lobster Rolls in America, Ranked.

24. Smack Shack

326 North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Fulton Market · 4 conseils et avis

PureWowPureWow: It may be the Midwest, but Smack Shack’s signature sandwich is a solid interpretation of the New England classic: chilled lobster salad, cucumber and tarragon served between Texas Toast. En savoir plus .