Places to get lobster rolls near me

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Hot buttered lobster rolls reign supreme in Connecticut, where they were invented and where they represent the standard way of making lobster rolls. In search of a Connecticut lobster roll guide? We asked frequent Yankee contributor Mike Urban, a Connecticut resident and author of Lobster Shacks (Countryman Press, 2016) to dish up his top Connecticut lobster roll picks.

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Guilford Lobster Pound | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

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Guilford Lobster Pound, Guilford

Located on the back deck and dock of a small lobster pound, this mom-and-pop operation is owned by one of the last active lobstermen on Long Island Sound. The roll here is picked fresh from the daily catch, features four ounces of fresh-picked lobster meat, and is served at picnic tables overlooking the surrounding marsh, harbor, and nearby Grass Island. Be sure to try the clear-broth clam chowder, chock-full of fresh clams and speckled with lively seasonings.

Places to get lobster rolls near me

The Lobster Shack | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

Mike Urban

Lobster Shack, East Haven

The shack recently relocated from Branford to East Haven, where wonderful, warm-buttered lobster rolls continue to be served up throughout the summer. Owner Arlene Crismale presides over the stand, assisted by her husband, Nick, a former commercial lobsterman and clammer. The lobster meat is heaped onto a toasted sub roll and spritzed with fresh lemon juice. You may also want to try a lobster toasted cheese sandwich or one of their homemade clam chowders.

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Lenny and Joe’s | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

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Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale, Westbrook & Madison

This perennial shoreline favorite still hits it out of the park with its generously portioned and buttered hot lobster roll, which is served on a toasted split-top New England–style hot dog bun with butter on the side. They also serve a good cold lobster roll here, though the hot version outsells it 10 to 1. Fried calamari makes for a great appetizer before you tuck into a lobster roll platter replete with coleslaw and French fries.

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Lobster Landing | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

Mike Urban

Lobster Landing, Clinton

Enea Bacci (known simply as “Bacci”) reigns over this dilapidated shack hanging on the edge of Clinton Harbor. Enter the shack to see workers pick and butter up the lobster meat, which is then served on an oversize, toasted Italian grinder roll that’s wrapped in tin foil and delivered to your table. Lobster Landing is BYOB, and pinot grigio and Italian beers are the preferred beverages for harborside dining.

SEE MORE: Lobster Landing | Local Flavor

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

Mike Urban

Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock, New London

Wedged between the Amtrak Acela train tracks and a charter fishing boat harbor, Captain Scott’s is hard to find but tough to beat when it comes to lobster rolls in southeastern Connecticut. This busy seafood shack serves up hot and cold lobster rolls in small and large sizes, offering plenty of options for the lobster roll–famished. Be sure to try the clear-broth clam chowder, a Rhode Island original that’s also popular in Connecticut.

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

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Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, Noank

Abbott’s is known far and wide as the place to go for all things lobster on the Connecticut shoreline. Housed in a massive, low-slung building on picturesque Noank harbor, Abbott’s slow-steams its lobsters in vintage midcentury cast-iron vaults that perfectly seal in their natural flavor. Hot lobster rolls come in three sizes: the standard four-ounce version; the “OMG,” weighing in at about eight ounces; and the “LOL,” which tips the scales at nearly a pound. All are served on toasted, buttered hamburger rolls with cups of melted butter on the side.  

Places to get lobster rolls near me

Ford’s Lobster | Connecticut Lobster Roll Roundup

Mike Urban

Ford’s Lobster, Noank

This relative newcomer to the Connecticut lobster scene popped up on Haring’s dock in Noank in 2010 as an add-on to the dock’s fuel and bait businesses. It has blossomed into a lobster magnet since then, offering a wonderful hot lobster roll and other lobster goodies, including the Lobster Bomb, a small loaf of hollowed-out bread stuffed with eight ounces of lobster meat and topped with a ladleful of lobster bisque. The harborside setting is rustically delightful.

Where are your favorite Connecticut lobster roll spots? Let us know!

This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated. 

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Does Mcdonalds have a lobster roll?

Our Lobster Roll is made with quality ingredients, freshly prepared in our kitchens and exactly what our customers enjoy from McDonald's. This sandwich is the perfect blend of ingredients to give you a great-tasting summer sandwich from McDonald's.”

What are the 2 different lobster rolls?

The two most common styles of lobster roll are known as Maine and Connecticut, based on where they originated and where each style is most popular. You may also come across a Manhattan-style lobster roll, which is less common but worth noting.

Are lobster rolls healthy?

Nutrition Facts Shellfish like lobster does contain a fair amount of cholesterol: a 3-ounce portion has 20 percent of the daily recommendation. But since shellfish like lobster and shrimp are low in saturated fat, they can still be incorporated into a heart-healthy diet.

How much is in a roll of lobster?

How Much Lobster Meat is in a Lobster Roll? You want to use the meat from one small (1 pound to 1 1/4 pounds) lobster per roll. This works out to be about three to four ounces of meat per roll.