The lobster roll is the quintessential seaside snack. But which crustacean creation reigns supreme in the Hamptons? From Southampton to Montauk, here are the best damn lobster rolls, ranked.
The Best Lobster Rolls in the Hamptons, Ranked
The definitive list
•
Published Jun 23, 2016
9. The Dock House
This no-frills seafood shack doesn’t look like anything special, but one bite of the mind-blowing lobster roll and you’ll be a convert. Oh, and get the waffle fries.
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; 631-725-7555 or dockhouseny.com
Red Hook Lobster Pound
8. Red Hook Lobster Pound
The Brooklyn lobster joint's Montauk outpost was originally a pop-up, but the tasty rolls quickly became a permanent Hamptons fixture. Don’t forget the North Fork potato chips.
34 S. Etna Ave., Montauk; 631-668-5683 or redhooklobster.com
7. Gosman's Clam Bar
You’ll never have to guess where this seafood came from--you can actually see the lobster boats coming in and out from the ocean as you eat on the dock. (Just try not to accidentally feed your lunch to a seagull.)
484 W. Lake Dr., Montauk; 631-668-2549 or gosmans.com
6. Clam Bar
These guys are all about simplicity. Case in point, the three-ingredient lobster salad: claw and knuckle meat, diced celery and Hellmann’s mayo. Try it on a Martin’s potato roll or stuffed into a vine-ripened tomato. Mmmm…
2025 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; 631-267-6348 or clambarhamptons.com
Duryea?s Lobster Deck
5. Duryea's Lobster Deck
After 80 years in business, it’s clear that Duryea’s has learned a thing or two about lobster. Served with coleslaw and house chips, this lobster roll doesn’t skimp on seafood or overdo it with the mayo. And at $28, it’s a bargain--an order of fries alone is $18.
65 Tuthill Rd., Montauk; 631-668-2410 or duryealobsters.com
Bostwick's Chowder House
4. Bostwick's Chowder House
You’ve probably hit up Bostwick’s for their chowder and soft-serve, but if you haven’t tried this lobster roll, you’re seriously missing out. It might be the least diet-friendly of the bunch, but how can you think about a diet at a time like this?
277 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton; 631-324-1111 or bostwickschowderhouse.com
Little Red
3. Little Red
OK, if you’re looking to go healthy, Little Red gives us the Bandier version of this quintessential summer dish. When you’re not feeling the classic buttered roll, swap it for mixed greens and basil vinaigrette.
76-C Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-3309 or littleredsouthampton.com
Bay Kitchen Bar
2. Bay Kitchen Bar
Waterfront views and a nautical theme make Bay Kitchen the perfect backdrop for enjoying an old-school lobster roll on potato brioche. Now, should we have it topped with celery-lemon mayo or drizzled with warm sweet butter? Decisions, decisions…
39 Gann Rd., East Hampton; 631-329-3663 or baykitchenbar.com
The Lobster Roll/Facebook
1. The Lobster Roll Restaurant
If you’re going to name a whole restaurant after them, these lobster rolls better be incredible. And lucky for us, they totally are. And best of all, you can get a gluten-free bun. We’ve officially died and gone to lobster-roll heaven.
1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; 631-267-3740 or lobsterroll.com
More Stories You'll Love
The Best Fast Food Desserts You Can Order Right Now, Ranked by a Food Editor
Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (March 31 – April 6)
Millennials, Admit It: We're Responsible for the Nation's Most Egregious Food Trend
Taco Bell Just Added the Dirty Baja Blast to the *Official* Menu, & It's a Liquid Key Lime Pie
Philadelphians Have *Thoughts* About Joanna Gaines’s Take on the Philly Cheesesteak
PSA: You Can Win Free Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake for Year on April 1 (I’m Not Joking)
Every Panera Bread Sandwich, Ranked by a Carb-Loving Food Editor
12 Wendy’s Secret Menu Items Worth Trying, from the T. Rex Burger to Cinnabacon Bites
The 8 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods, According to Our Editors
I Tasted Every Appetizer on Cheesecake Factory’s Happy Hour Menu—Here’s How They Rank
The Best Things Our Food Editors Ate This Month, from Pizza-cuterie to Black Sesame Babka
10 Disney World Secret Menu Items, Ranging from Loaded Galaxy Fries to Christmas Pudding
Ranch Cookies Exist—And They Are a Shock to Your Tastebuds
You’ll Never Guess Meghan Markle’s Nostalgic, Go-To Taco Bell Order
33 Easter Salad Recipes to Complete Your Holiday Menu
42 Easter Cupcakes That Are Easy to Make *and* Adorable
