Where is the best lobster roll in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best lobster roll in Boston is at Row 34 (95% recommended). We compared 9 restaurants serving lobster roll.

How much does lobster roll cost in Boston?

Lobster Roll prices in Boston range from $22.00 to $52.00 across 9 restaurants.

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Best Lobster Roll in Boston

9 restaurants compared

Price range: $22.00 – $52.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Lobster Roll in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Row 34 — 95% recommended, $28.00 (Fort Point)
Eventide Fenway — 94% recommended, $22.00 (Fenway)
James Hook & Co — 92% recommended, $35.99 (Downtown)
Little Whale — 92% recommended, $52.00 (Back Bay)
Little Whale — 90% recommended, $52.00 (Back Bay)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Restaurants Compared

#195% recommend

Row 34

Fort Point·$$$

$28.00

Choice of cold mayo-based (Ethel's Creamy) or hot butter, on a toasted roll.

Tip: Lunch is less crowded than dinner and the lobster roll is the same quality. Great value at lunch prices.

#294% recommend

Eventide Fenway

Fenway·$$

Brown Butter Lobster Roll

$22.00

Warm lobster meat in brown butter vinaigrette, served on a Chinese-style steamed bao bun.

Tip: Available as a gluten-free option on a GF bun. Ask your server — they can accommodate if you need it.

#392% recommend

James Hook & Co

Downtown·$$

Lobster Roll with Mayo

$35.99

Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted local bakery roll with mayo.

Tip: Arrive before noon to avoid the lunch rush. The line moves fast but 45+ minutes of waiting is common after 12:15pm.

#492% recommend

Little Whale

Back Bay·$$

Cold Lobster Roll

$52.00

Chilled lobster meat with mayo on brioche from Iggy's, served with crispy fries.

Tip: This is ranked among Boston's best lobster rolls — order it at least once to benchmark.

#590% recommend

Little Whale

Back Bay·$$

Hot Lobster Roll

$52.00

Warm lobster meat with melted butter on brioche, served with crispy fries.

Tip: Try both cold and hot versions across multiple visits — they offer different experiences worth comparing.

#689% recommend

Union Oyster House

Downtown·$$$

$44.95

Tender Maine lobster meat on a toasted roll with lemon and a touch of mayo.

Tip: Order this at lunch before 2pm when crowds thin — the quality is consistent but the experience is better without tourists.

#788% recommend

Legal Harborside

Seaport·$$$

$22.00

Chilled lobster meat on a toasted roll, served with tartar sauce and lemon.

Tip: Lunch portions and prices are identical to dinner. Arrive before noon or after 2pm to avoid the crowds.

#888% recommend

Boston Sail Loft

Downtown·$$

$32.95

Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted roll with lemon and light mayo.

Tip: Order this with waterfront views — the combination of fresh lobster and Boston Harbor makes for a memorable Boston experience.

#985% recommend

James Hook & Co

Downtown·$$

Lobster Roll with Butter

$38.00

Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted New England hot dog roll with butter.

Tip: Butter version is richer, mayo version is cleaner-tasting. Try both over multiple visits to decide your preference.