The Ultimate Lobster Lover’s Guide To Boston

From the traditional rolls of the North End to over-the-top creations like fried lobster and squid ink buns, Boston chefs are taking crustacean creativity to the next level. Whether you’re in the mood for house-made pasta, luxe sushi, or indulgent brunch bites, here’s where to experience the city’s most unforgettable lobster dishes this summer.

Back Bay/Downtown

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Contessa
Set high above the city at the top of The Newbury Hotel with rooftop views and Milanese penthouse glam, this northern Italian hot spot dazzles with Spicy Lobster Capellini with angel hair pasta laced with Calabrian chili and sweet lobster.

3 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 

Saltie Girl
Inside this blush-pink and turquoise-tiled seafood bar, Saltie Girl delivers bold New American indulgence with dishes like the crispy Fried Lobster Roll, buttery Lobster & Waffles, and spicy Lobster Fra Diavolo.

281 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116

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Grana at The Langham
In a palatial former banking hall filled with marble and grandeur, Grana offers a decadent Lobster Roll featuring Maine lobster and lemon aioli on a brioche roll.

250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
With crisp linens and upscale nautical decor, this classic seafood haven reinvents tradition with the Spicy Lobster Maki and Chicken Fried Lobster.

40 Court St, Boston, MA 02108

The Banks Fish House
This sleek, modern seafood spot offers a refined Lobster Bake featuring a deconstructed nod to the New England classic with butter-poached lobster served with potatoes, corn, and clams.

406 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Grill 23 & Bar
A mahogany-filled Boston steakhouse institution, Grill 23 delivers timeless luxury with its rich, Cognac-laced Lobster Bisque, served in a clubby, chandelier-lit dining room.

161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Lola 42
Overlooking the harbor with glossy interiors and global flair, this Japanese-influenced bistro offers Lobster Fried Rice, a craveable wok-fried dish packed with lobster and umami.

22 Liberty Dr, Boston, MA 02210

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Zuma
In a luxe izakaya setting of wood, stone, and fire, Zuma’s standout is the Whole Lobster Tempura, featuring a crispy whole lobster served with Japanese dipping sauces.

1 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115

Little Whale Oyster Bar
Retro-cool meets New England charm at this pastel-hued oyster bar, where the buttery Lobster Spaghettini pays homage to coastal classics.

314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

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Ostra
In a bright, elegant dining room with whitewashed tones and live piano, this Mediterranean seafood destination serves Broiled Twin Maine Lobsters with timeless European flair.

1 Charles St S, Boston, MA 02116

Mastro’s Ocean Club
With live music and waterfront luxury, Mastro’s offers steakhouse indulgence in the form of Lobster Mashed Potatoes prepared whipped, buttery, and loaded with sweet claw meat.

25 Fan Pier Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

Deuxave
Refined, romantic, and firelit, Deuxave serves its signature “Night Moves” Lobster Gnocchi, a seasonal French-American masterpiece layered with richness and finesse.

371 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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North End

Ciao Roma
At this warm, casual trattoria overlooking the cobblestones of North Square, Italian comfort reigns supreme with the Lobster & Corn Ravioli featuring sweet corn and ricotta-filled pasta topped with chunks of fresh lobster, basil, and cherry tomatoes.

5A North Square, Boston, MA 02113

Tony & Elaine’s
Channeling vintage Little Italy with checkered floors and retro red booths, this classic Italian-American spot serves up a nostalgic Lobster Ravioli, stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta in a creamy tomato sauce.

111 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

Little Sage
In a minimalist yet earthy space accented by vintage tile and warm wood, this rustic Italian gem plates Lobster & Dandelion Gnocchi. 

80 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113

Neptune Oyster
A tiny marble-topped seafood sanctuary with nautical flair, Neptune offers its famed Lobster Spaghettini, a crave-worthy dish of garlic, tomato, white wine, lobster, breadcrumbs, and Parm.

63 Salem St #1, Boston, MA 02113

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Seaport/South Boston

Legal Seafoods
Signature dishes like the Baked Stuffed Lobster, filled with shrimp, scallops, and buttery cracker stuffing, or the Half-Pound Maine Lobster Roll, served warm with drawn butter or chilled with lemon mayo, are natural partners for the bar’s standout cocktails crafted with Privateer’s small batch aged rum. The rum’s complex profile layered with vanilla, hazelnut, baking spice, and subtle citrus plays beautifully against the sweet richness of the lobster. Sip on Privateer Rum-infused cocktails including ‘The Mai Tiki’ made with amaro, orgeat, and orange curaçao and/or the ‘Barrel Aged Rum Punch’ infused with pineapple, lime, and coconut that both enhances the buttery texture of fresh lobster meat.

Multiple locations

Woods Hill Pier 4
Set along the harbor with floor-to-ceiling views and refined nautical touches, this farm-to-table New American restaurant plates a crave-worthy Lobster Popover filled with warm claw meat and herbed hollandaise.

300 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

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Sullivan’s
This iconic South Boston seafood shack turned local legend is this year’s James Beard Foundation’s “America’s Classics” award winner for the Northeast region. Sullivan’s keeps it simple with a perfectly chilled, lightly dressed Classic Lobster Roll in a toasted bun.

2080 William J Day Blvd, South Boston, MA 02127

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Capo Restaurant & Supper Club
Upstairs, a rustic trattoria; downstairs, a moody supper club with live music. Capo delivers Maine Lobster Spaghetti alla Limone that’s bright, buttery, and beautifully briny.

443 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

Matria Boston
Located at the InterContinental Boston with skyline views and stylish terrace dining, Matria serves a playful Seafood Platter featuring inventive Lobster Claw Corn Dogs.

510 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210

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Fenway

Island Creek Oyster Bar
Inside this polished, nautical-modern Fenway spot, diners flock for the cult-favorite Lobster Roe Noodles, tossed with short rib and a deeply savory butter sauce.

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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Eventide Fenway
Portland’s famed seafood shack brings its hip, reclaimed-wood energy to Fenway with a rich, warm Brown-Butter Lobster Roll in a soft steamed bun.
1321 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

South End/Leather District

Uni
In a moody sashimi den beneath The Eliot Hotel, this Japanese-fusion hotspot pushes boundaries with the Lobster BLT Maki, a sushi roll packed with bacon, tomato, and buttery lobster.

370A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

O Ya
An omakase temple hidden in a brick-lined alley, O Ya offers Legs and Eggs, a decadent nigiri with lobster leg, caviar, and tomalley butter that’s pure luxury in one bite.

9 East St, Boston, MA 02111

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Charlestown

Waverly Kitchen & Bar
The warm brown butter lobster roll at Waverly Kitchen & Bar in Charlestown is served on toasted brioche with a drizzle of brown butter that enhances the lobster’s natural sweetness. It pairs well with a classic cocktail or a chilled glass of white wine.

231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Prima
In a marble-and-tile stunner channeling the Amalfi Coast, Prima’s Italian steakhouse style shines through its vibrant Lobster Salad with heirloom tomatoes, melon, mint, and Calabrian chili featured on Prima’s ‘Boat Bites’ menu, perfect for a picnic or a day of yachting on the Boston Harbor.

10 City Square, Charlestown, MA 02129

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Cambridge

Puritan Oyster Bar
This stylish brasserie with open kitchen energy offers a luscious Buttered Lobster Toast with scallop mousse and clarified butter, making each bite a rich, briny treat.

1166 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Pagu
Inside a minimalist, industrial-chic space, Pagu’s standout is the Squid Ink Lobster Roll featuring a bao bun filled with lobster, avocado, and pear wrapped in jet-black squid ink dough.

310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Greater Boston

Angelo’s Ristorante
Linguine con Aragosta Cacio e Pepe is an elevated twist on a Roman classic featuring freshly shelled 1.5 lb lobster folded into house-made egg linguine with Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, shallots, and morel mushrooms finished in a sherry wine and cracked black pepper sauce. Pair it with a glass of aged white Burgundy or an oaked Chardonnay to enhance the lobster’s sweetness.

237 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180