Lobster reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 185 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Lobster brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Connecticut, r/VirginiaBeach, r/phoenix, r/halifax, r/FoodNYC. Top-rated brands include Lobster Landing (5.0/5), Bite of Maine (4.4/5), Cousins Maine Lobster (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews185
Subreddits35
Posts39
Brands93
Products48
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#1
Lobster Landing
5.0
(11)
"All about the hot lobster rolls."
"Lobster Landing, Clinton CT"
"Lots of chunks of quality lobster cooked perfectly."
"Lobster Landing’s are incredible: they are hefty, always full of sweet chunks of lobster, bathed in butter."
"Lobster Landing."
"This one is the best."
"Is my number one."
"Standard hot lobster roll, no frills and a lot of meat."
"Is my favorite with Lobster Pound in Guilford in second place."
#2
Bite of Maine
4.4
(10)
"I DO like Bite of Maine."
"Bite of Maine 100000%. They’ve got that magic sauce lol."
"Bite of Maine is way better than Mason's."
"Bite of Maine. Bring your wallet."
"Agree w/bite of Maine would be your best bet."
"I’ll stick with Bite of Maine which are better and at a better price."
"Like everyone else says, Bite of Maine."
"Bite of Maine!! Just like the lobster rolls I had in Maine!!"
"If you don’t mind the wait it’s good."
#3
Cousins Maine Lobster
4.7
(9)
"Cousins Lobster truck is the best"
"It’s a food truck that floats around to different locations around DFW"
"Is the best."
"Worth every dollar!!!"
"Cousin's Maine Lobster Truck"
"Cousins Maine Lobster or Lobsta Truck"
"Im a fan of cousins lobster truck, mainly because I’m a CT style lobster roll kind of guy"
"I’ve heard Cousin’s Maine is really good and they seem to be in ROC pretty frequently now!"
#4
Captain Scott's
4.4
(8)
"Captain Scott’s is amazing"
"Always hits the spot for me"
"Captain Scott’s is never a wrong choice, as long as the weather is decent."
"Captain Scotts is a solid choice."
"Captain Scott’s fits yo"
"Captain Scott's, Lobster Landing"
"I’m a fan of Captain Scott’s personally (don’t really eat lobster but everything else is good)."
#5
Lobster Hut
5.0
(6)
"Beat any roll I had in Maine last summer by far."
"Lobster Hut in Milford is absolutely glorious."
"It’s a food truck but the amount of lobster from the claw and butter they put on it is amazing."
"You won't regret it."
"Tiny but magical"
#6
Royal Lobster
4.7
(6)
"Royal Lobster, hands down!!"
"I like Royal Lobster"
"Incredible! Everyone says it’s a game changer"
"Royal Lobster without a doubt."
"They fly their catch overnight from the East coast."
"I tried Royal Lobster in Koreatown this summer and it was very good, nice staff and reasonable price."
#7
Lobster Shack
4.8
(5)
"Make 2 hour trek to lobster shack in Cervantes you will never beat that experience ever. Best crayfish in the world from our ocean caught fresh daily and put in a huge fish tank so you can hand pick the one and exactly how you want it cooked."
"Lobster Shack. No question."
"Lobster Shack. Also, Second Beach in Middletown has good twin lobster rolls."
"Can’t believe people haven’t mentioned the Lobster shack yet, beats the pants off of lobster landing."
"I like the Lobster Shack in Branford"
#8
Seven Seas
4.8
(4)
"Seven Seas in Milford is fantastic as well."
"Fun fact the lobster roll was invented in Milford in 1929"
"Seven Seas in Milford gets an upvote for lobster rolls and fish n' chips."
#9
Bill's Seafood
4.5
(4)
"They have great lobster rolls and outdoor seating on the water (weather dependent). They are cash only."
"Love bills they have crazy mudslides."
"Bills Seafood Westbrook, cash only"
"Bill’s in Westbrook"
#10
Stowe's Seafood
4.3
(4)
"Stowe’s is amazing."
"Stowe's Seafood should be open (cash only)"
"Stowe's in West Haven is great."
"Stowe's in West Haven. Cash only-they do haven an ATM."
#11
Guilford Lobster Pound
5.0
(3)
"It’s either lobster landing or guilford lobster pound."
"Guilford lobster pound. not even close"
#12
Mason’s
5.0
(3)
"I loved Mason’s though!"
"Masons is pretty bomb."
#13
Charley's Steakhouse
5.0
(3)
"I'll third the Charley's Steakhouse. It comes in this massive brick and is absolutely loaded with lobster meat."
"Charley’s is elite"
"Charley’s steakhouse by far"
#14
Flanders Fish Market
5.0
(3)
"Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme. They are noted for their lobster pot pie, but you can get boiled or stuffed lobster."
"Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme."
#15
Luke's Lobster
4.7
(3)
"[Luke’s Lobster](https://lukeslobster.com)"
"Luke's Lobster is the absolute best."
"Lukes lobster"
#16
Luke's
4.0
(3)
"Try this Luke’s. https://lukes.com.sg/home/"
"Have you tried Luke’s lobster? Naked Finn is another nice one."
"I like Luke Lobster"
#17
Nelson's Meat & Fish
4.0
(3)
"Nelson's Meat & Fish has them on Wednesdays which happens to be tomorrow! Best I've had"
"Nelsons- but chk the days its only 1x/week"
"Nelson's used to do them certain days of the week, give them a call and see if they still do..."
#18
BRYAC
5.0
(2)
"Best bang for my buck is when they have them as a special at the Merritt Canteen."
#19
Little Harbor Lobster Co.
5.0
(2)
"Little Harbor Lobster Co. in Marblehead"
"100% fresh local lobster, delicious A&J King brioche roll."
#20
Oyster House
5.0
(2)
"I love Lobster Roll with Fries and Maryland Crab Cake."
"It is pricy but so good."
#21
A Bite of Maine
5.0
(2)
"Best lobster roll! Lobster meat fresh from Maine and lots of meat, no filler at all."
#22
Zen Lobster
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Zen will give you the best one"
"For these "kind" of pairs I'll go with Zen honestly"
#23
Abbott's
5.0
(2)
"Best bang for your buck hands down"
"🦞"
#24
Jax Fish Fry
5.0
(2)
"Is 🔥. ..& reasonably priced!"
#25
Lobster Pound
5.0
(2)
"Lobster Pound at Halls Harbour"
"If it can be in the Valley, the Lobster Pound is tough to beat."
#26
Seafood Cove 2
5.0
(2)
"Get a 2-3lb house special lobster at seafood cove 2 on bolsa ave in Westminster."
#27
DJ's Clam Shack
5.0
(2)
"Best ones we've had are DJs clam shack in St Augustine."
"I actually like it better than Cousins."
#28
Knot Norm's
5.0
(2)
"👌"
#29
Woodman's
5.0
(2)
"Woodman's in Essex for lobster rolls"
"They were out of this world."
#30
Knot Norm
4.5
(2)
"Second vote for Knot Norm! The seafood is delivered to them from the docks out back. It doesn’t get more fresh."
"Knot Norm’s in Norwalk."
#31
Joe's On A Roll
4.5
(2)
"We love Joe's On A Roll in Beverly!"
#32
Little Harbor Lobster Company
4.5
(2)
"The best lobster roll I’ve had in this area is from Little Harbor Lobster Company in Marblehead, MA."
"Little Harbor Lobster Company in Marblehead."
#33
Broad Street Oyster Company
4.5
(2)
"Has a great lobster roll, and serves locally brewed beer! Highly recommend!"
"Broad Street Oyster Co at Smorgasberg was really great."
#34
Bob Lobster
4.5
(2)
"Bob Lobster in Newbury is one of my favs."
"I can advocate for Bob Lobster by Plum Island"
#35
Knife & Fork Inn
4.5
(2)
"Check out the Knife & Fork Inn Dinner: corn and crab chowder, Tomato and Mozz salad, 1 Lb lobster Thermidor, 8 Oz fillet, $76."
"They make a fried lobster tail."
#36
Skipper Jack's
4.0
(2)
"The lobster roll slaps."
"They make a damn good lobster roll."
#37
Wimpy's
2.5
(2)
"Wimpy’s in Osterville for seafood. Lobster rolls are too subjective to pick the best one."
"Do not recommend Wimpy’s since it changed ownership- YMMV."
#38
Wayan
5.0
(1)
"Lobster noodles at Wayan"
#39
Avra
5.0
(1)
"Lobster pasta at Avra"
#40
The Otter
5.0
(1)
"Just had the Lobster roll at The Otter and it was great as well!"
#41
Mystic Lobster
5.0
(1)
"If you're ever in Vegas, check out Mystic Lobster in Summerlin, across from Red Rock Casino. Little family run place where they have authentic Maine lobster rolls on the split top bun."
#42
Louie's Alive and Kicking Lobster
5.0
(1)
"Try Louie's Alive and Kicking Lobster in Cambridge. They make a sandwich, not a roll and might have a little attitude but they are top notch."
#43
Mystic Seafood
5.0
(1)
"Mystic Seafood."
#44
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco on hill rd sells amazing lobster tails"
#45
Skippers
5.0
(1)
"Skippers in Yarmouth is my favorite."
#46
Merea
5.0
(1)
"Love the lobster and burrata appetizer at Merea"
#47
Neptune's
5.0
(1)
"THE BEST lobster rolls (both hot & cold) are actually IN BOSTON at a tiny place called Neptune’s."
#48
Lobster Pot
5.0
(1)
"Lobster Pot in Provincetown on Cape Cod. Everything is phenomenal."
#49
Demo in WV
5.0
(1)
"Demo in WV has an incredible lobster au poivre"
#50
Vinny's Deli
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend Vinny’s Deli in Wallingford"
#51
SpoonShoppe Brooke Deli
5.0
(1)
"Try the lobster roll, a pickle, the homemade cookies, some deviled eggs, and maybe a chocolate dipped Oreo."
#52
Ping's
5.0
(1)
"Lobster with Longevity Noodles at Ping's"
#53
Lee Lee Grocery
5.0
(1)
"Fresh seafood, live seafood, is at Lee Lee grocery in Chandler."
#54
Halls Harbour
5.0
(1)
"It’s not the South Shore but Hall’s Harbour is great! You can also go full tourist and get one at Peggy’s Cove."
#55
Porterhouse in Columbus Circle
5.0
(1)
"Porterhouse in Columbus Circle used to do a lobster with truffles over mash that was unreal."
#56
Jake's
5.0
(1)
"Jake’s is a great place for seafood. There’s a fish market there, outdoor seating on the water. It’s all good."
#57
Jeff's Variety
5.0
(1)
"Has the best deal on lobster rolls on Fridays."
#58
Nauti Lobster
5.0
(1)
"The lobster roll is really good!"
#59
Marina Bar and Grill
5.0
(1)
"I had a great lobster roll next to the Hector quay in Pictou. The marina bar and grill."
#60
Anastasi's
5.0
(1)
"The lobster bisque may be the best I ever had."
#61
The Royal Chinese Restaurant
5.0
(1)
"Double lobster at The Royal Chinese Restaurant. $55. Delicious."
#62
Nauti Lobstah
5.0
(1)
"Nauti Lobstah is the best I've had in Orlando."
#63
King Crab Paradise
5.0
(1)
"Immaculate crab, immaculate vibe."
#64
Boardwalk Grill
5.0
(1)
"Boardwalk Grill at John’s Pass."
#65
Blue Water Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Blue water cafe."
#66
Old Causeway
5.0
(1)
"Old causeway in manahawkun.. hands down."
#67
Ship Bottom Shellfish
5.0
(1)
"Ship bottom shellfish has never let me down. Buckalew’s too."
#68
Pearl St Market
5.0
(1)
"Pearl st market in beach haven."
#69
Turks
2.0
(2)
"I dunno, I kinda like Turks in a weird way. Has a gods waiting room vibe, but the food is good and reasonably priced."
"I wouldn't send anyone that I like to Turks"
#70
Church Down Peggy's Cove
4.0
(1)
"There's a church down Peggy's Cove way that is having their annual Lobster Supper this Saturday. I've had it in the past, and it's good."
#71
Brolos
4.0
(1)
"Or straight from Brolos/ GFC export facility in welshpool on McDowell Street"
#72
Kailis Bros
4.0
(1)
"You can also purchase live from kailes bros in Leederville, fresh off the boat."
#73
Tap City
4.0
(1)
"My grandmother loves the one at Tap City on Hyannis on Main Street."
#74
Fairmont's Anti:Dote Bar
4.0
(1)
"Fairmont’s Anti:Dote bar’s some good lobster roll in their lunch menu."
#75
Parkroyal Collection Pickering
4.0
(1)
"I'm not a lobster roll expert but I liked the one at Parkroyal Collection Pickering"
#76
Fresh Market
4.0
(1)
"My dad has gotten lobster tail from fresh market when it’s been on sale a few times before."
#77
Fenton Hotel
4.0
(1)
"Fenton Hotel has lobster tails and sometimes whole lobsters depending on the market."
#78
Hmart
4.0
(1)
"Hmart sells live lobsters"
#79
The Five Fishermen
4.0
(1)
"Halifax: the five fishermen"
#80
Chula's
4.0
(1)
"Chula's - Good ME lobster rolls but only served once a week, line is long, and runs out."
#81
Sam's Club
4.0
(1)
"Buy the frozen tails at Sam's Club (I assume Costco has them too - four little ones per box for ~30). Steam according to directions on box."
#82
Bluenose II Restaurant
4.0
(1)
"Bluenose II Restaurant downtown for a no frills lobster dinner."
#83
South Shore Fish Shack
4.0
(1)
"South shore : south shore fish shack"
#84
Ryers Lobsters
4.0
(1)
"I always go to Ryers Lobsters"
#85
Mason's
4.0
(1)
"Mason's - Good ME and CT style lobster rolls but a bit pricy."
#86
Atlantic Seafood
4.0
(1)
"You can buy live Rock Lobster at Atlantic Seafood in North Perth. They have a huge range of different fresh and frozen seafood and a lot of live seafood."
#87
James Hook
4.0
(1)
"If you are stuck in Boston, go to James Hook."
#88
Rumba's
4.0
(1)
"At Rumba's in Clearwater, they have both hot and cold lobster rolls and I enjoyed both of them."
#89
Fancy Chinese
4.0
(1)
"Fancy Chinese in Markham has a great lobster deal."
#90
Green Point Fish and Lobster Co
4.0
(1)
"Green point fish and lobster co, maison premiere, Jeffrey’s grocery, quique crud"
#91
Angie's
3.0
(1)
"Angie's - Best place for cheap fix for ME lobster rolls. Also serves lukewarm CT style. Wrong bun but great price."
#92
Abbot's
1.0
(1)
"Abbot’s is total ass."
#93
Jimmy's
1.0
(1)
"Jimmy's sux"
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