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Where to find the best lobster rolls in New England

By Andrea Romano
May 30, 2017
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As the temperatures warm up and the sun sets later and later, there are only a few foods in the world that people start to crave. One of those foods is the scrumptious lobster roll.

Just picture it: walking on the beach, salty sea air, an ice cold beverage in one hand and a salty-yet-sweet lobster roll in the other. It’s basically summer on a bun.

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Everyone who has savored the boardwalk favorite probably has an opinion on the best lobster roll out there. Some connoisseurs prefer their roll with butter and a steamed, New England-style hot dog bun, while others prefer their roll served Connecticut-style, warm and smothered in mayo.

The great debate of what makes the “perfect” lobster roll will go on and on, but Yelp helped us narrow down where you're likely to find the best in New England. Yelp looked at the quantity and quality of ratings of establishments where you can get a lobster roll in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, limiting the rankings to five per state to ensure geographic diversity.

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Even though the summer-day sandwich has been around for generations, foodies the world over are still always searching for the perfect bite.

Luckily, whether you’re a butter purist or a mayo gourmet, there are plenty of places to try out the country’s best lobster rolls.
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Jaffrey, New Hampshire

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24. Providence Oyster Bar

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Providence, Rhode Island

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23. Justin's Seafood Hut

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Rye, New Hampshire

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22. Westfair Fish & Chips

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Westport, Connecticut

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21. Sanders Fish Market

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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20. Anthony's Seafood Restaurant

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Middletown, Rhode Island

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19. Easton's Beach Snack Bar

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Newport, Rhode Island

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18. The Lobster Hut

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Milford, Connecticut

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17. Oyster Club

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Mystic, Connecticut

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16. Monahan's Clam Shack

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Narragansett, Rhode Island

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15. Lobster Landing

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Clinton, Connecticut

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14. Luke's Lobster Back Bay

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Campton, New Hampshire

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Provincetown, Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Branford, Connecticut

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8. Cape Cod Lobster Rolls

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Onset, Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachusetts

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6. Matunuck Oyster Bar

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South Kingstown, Rhode Island

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Scarborough, Maine

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Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Brunswick, Maine

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Kittery, Maine

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1 of 25 25. Kimball Farms
2 of 25 24. Providence Oyster Bar
3 of 25 23. Justin's Seafood Hut
4 of 25 22. Westfair Fish & Chips
5 of 25 21. Sanders Fish Market
6 of 25 20. Anthony's Seafood Restaurant
7 of 25 19. Easton's Beach Snack Bar
8 of 25 18. The Lobster Hut
9 of 25 17. Oyster Club
10 of 25 16. Monahan's Clam Shack
11 of 25 15. Lobster Landing
12 of 25 14. Luke's Lobster Back Bay
13 of 25 13. Little Red Schoolhouse
14 of 25 12. Row 34
15 of 25 11. The Canteen
16 of 25 10. Row 34
17 of 25 9. Lobster Shack
18 of 25 8. Cape Cod Lobster Rolls
19 of 25 7. Neptune Oyster
20 of 25 6. Matunuck Oyster Bar
21 of 25 5. Pine Tree Seafood & Produce
22 of 25 4. Shannon's Unshelled
23 of 25 3. Libby's Market
24 of 25 2. Bill's Original Kitchen
25 of 25 1. Bite Into Maine

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