Portland, ME
For Lobster Roll in Portland, the local food press points to Eventide Oyster Co., The Highroller Lobster Co., and Bite into Maine. Picks from The Maine Mag and Portland Press Herald, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Maine Mag, Portland Press Herald, and New England Today (Yankee). Updated June 2026.
Eventide Oyster Co. · Old Port
The category-redefining brown-butter lobster roll on a steamed, bao-style split-top bun. The Press Herald calls it an institution and Yankee/New England Today credits it with changing the lobster-roll game. James Beard Best New Restaurant 2014.
The Highroller Lobster Co. · Old Port
The Maine Mag's headline Portland pick. Daily-baked brioche with sauces from butter to lime to jalapeño mayo to lobster ghee, plus a cult lobster grilled cheese. The Press Herald gives the brick-and-mortar a strong review after the food-cart days.
Bite into Maine · Riverton
Karl and Sarah Sutton's food truck parked at the Allagash tasting room. The Maine Mag and the Press Herald both flag the Maine (mayo, chives), Connecticut (warm butter), and Picnic (coleslaw, celery salt) styles as a state-of-the-state sampler.
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier · Old Port
The Maine Mag's waterfront pick. Quarter-pound portions with mayo and lemon butter on a working pier with views of the lobstermen unloading the catch.
Portland Lobster Company · Old Port
Chandler's Wharf classic. Robust, sweet, buttery roll with locally sourced tail and claw, mayo, lemon, and romaine. Best eaten waterside with live music on the deck.
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