Best of Boston

Best Lobster Roll

2013 Best Lobster Roll, Low-Brow

James Hook and Co.

Boston
The rolls at this waterfront spot don't come with frills (or fries). But at a mere $14 for a hot-dog bun overflowing with lobster mixed [...] read more»
2012 Best Lobster Roll, North

Lobsta Land

Gloucester
Forget ambiance and views—here, it's all about the lobster roll. And it's a behemoth, with five ounces of fresh, sweet tail and claw meat tossed [...] read more»
2012 Best Lobster Roll

Island Creek Oyster Bar

Boston
Chef Jeremy Sewall has a family connection to the best crustaceans around: His cousin Mark is a Maine lobsterman. And the best vehicle for his [...] read more»
2011 Best Lobster Roll

Neptune Oyster

Boston
Order it hot with butter, or cold with mayo. Either way, sizable chunks of lobster will overflow the warm brioche roll, leaving you to dig [...] read more»
2010 Best Lobster Roll

Belle Isle Seafood

Winthrop
Twelve rolls into our research, it seemed there was no escaping the Bun Situation: perfectly sweet meat marred by stale, soggy, cold, dinky, or too-hearty [...] read more»
2009 Best Lobster Roll

Neptune Oyster

Boston
Cold with mayo, or hot with butter? Neptune ends the great lobster roll debate by excelling at both. The constant is perfectly firm, sweet lobster [...] read more»