Best Lobster Roll in Boston
9 restaurants compared
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
Row 34
$28.00
Choice of cold mayo-based (Ethel's Creamy) or hot butter, on a toasted roll.
Eventide Fenway
Brown Butter Lobster Roll
$22.00
Warm lobster meat in brown butter vinaigrette, served on a Chinese-style steamed bao bun.
James Hook & Co
Lobster Roll with Mayo
$35.99
Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted local bakery roll with mayo.
Little Whale
Cold Lobster Roll
$52.00
Chilled lobster meat with mayo on brioche from Iggy's, served with crispy fries.
Little Whale
Hot Lobster Roll
$52.00
Warm lobster meat with melted butter on brioche, served with crispy fries.
Union Oyster House
$44.95
Tender Maine lobster meat on a toasted roll with lemon and a touch of mayo.
Legal Harborside
$22.00
Chilled lobster meat on a toasted roll, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
Boston Sail Loft
$32.95
Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted roll with lemon and light mayo.
James Hook & Co
Lobster Roll with Butter
$38.00
Fresh Maine lobster meat on a toasted New England hot dog roll with butter.