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Lobster Roll in Portland, ME
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Top 5 Lobster Rolls in Portland
Portland's lobster-roll picks — cross-referenced from The Maine Mag's Portland lobster-roll guide, the Portland Press Herald's Maine lobster-roll survey, and New England Today's Eventide feature.
- #1
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.”
- #2
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.”
- #3
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.”
- #4
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.”
- #5
Portland Lobster Company
Old Port
“Chandler's Wharf classic — The Maine Mag describes the roll as 'robust, sweet, and buttery' with locally sourced tail and claw, mayo, lemon, and romaine, best eaten waterside with live music in the deck.”