Lobster rolls in southwestern Connecticut
Nothing says summer on the shoreline like a lobster roll – Connecticut style. Meaty chunks of lobster drenched in hot, melted butter loaded into a toasted hot dog bun – one of the Nutmeg State’s finest contributions to cuisine. Whether you venture to a year-round restaurant to seasonal, side-of-the-road shack, summer is prime time for this succulent sandwich. The hunt for the perfect lobster roll will take you from Fairfield County all the way along the I-95 corridor to where Connecticut meets Rhode Island. These rolls are worth the ride.
By Caitlin Mazzola
on July 9, 2014 3:36 PM
117 Pearl St., Noank
860-536-7719
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.abbottslobster.com
117 Pearl St., Noank
860-536-7719
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.abbottslobster.com
220 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich
203-637-0367
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.beachhousecafe.com
220 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich
203-637-0367 Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.beachhousecafe.com
548 Boston Post Road, Westbrook
860-399-7224
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.billsseafood.com
548 Boston Post Road, Westbrook
860-399-7224
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.billsseafood.com
288 Knowlton St., Bridgeport
203-579-2222
Tuesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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288 Knowlton St., Bridgeport
203-579-2222
Tuesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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80 Hamilton St., New London
860-439-1741
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.captscotts.com
80 Hamilton St., New London
860-439-1741 Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.captscotts.com
27 Coogan Blvd., Building #20, Mystic
860-536-1019
Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
www.catchthisct.com
27 Coogan Blvd., Building #20, Mystic
860-536-1019
Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
www.catchthisct.com
1324 Boston Post Road, Madison
203-245-4911
www.clamcastlect.com
1324 Boston Post Road, Madison
203-245-4911
www.clamcastlect.com
46 Southfield Ave, Stamford
203-967-7229
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.crabshell.com
46 Southfield Ave, Stamford
203-967-7229
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.crabshell.com
2 Birdseye St. (Stratford Boat Ramp)
203-502-1234
Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Weekend times/locations vary
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2 Birdseye St. (Stratford Boat Ramp)
203-502-1234
Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Weekend times/locations vary
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940 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford
203-378-6728
Open daily, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
www.dannysdrive-in.com
940 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford
203-378-6728
Open daily, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
www.dannysdrive-in.com
24 Ocean Ave., West Haven
203-933-3483
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.divebarandrestaurant.com
24 Ocean Ave., West Haven
203-933-3483
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.divebarandrestaurant.com
505A Whitfield St., Guilford
203-453-6122
Wednesday – Thursday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Noon – 7 p.m.
505A Whitfield St., Guilford
203-453-6122
Wednesday – Thursday: Noon – 5 p.m. Friday: Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: Noon – 7 p.m.
955 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford
203-870-4838
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday – 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
www.joeycsboathouse.com
955 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford
203-870-4838
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday – 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
910 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook
860-388-4032
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.johnnyads.com
910 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook
860-388-4032
Open daily at 11 a.m.
www.johnnyads.com
520 Sniffens Lane, Stratford
203-378-5999
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m.
www.knappslanding.com
520 Sniffens Lane, Stratford
203-378-5999
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Noon – 9:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 8
6 Broadway, Milford
203-283-1864
Open daily at 12 p.m.
www.thelazylobsterrestaurant.com
6 Broadway, Milford
203-283-1864
Open daily at 12 p.m.
www.thelazylobsterrestaurant.com
New Haven: 501 Long Wharf Drive, 203-691-6619
Madison: 1301 Boston Post Road, 203-245-7289
Westbrook: 86 Boston Post Road, 860-669-0767
All locations open daily at 11 a.m.
www.ljfishtale.com
New Haven: 501 Long Wharf Drive, 203-691-6619
Madison: 1301 Boston Post Road, 203-245-7289
Westbrook: 86 Boston Post Road, 860-669-0767
All locations open daily at 11 a.m.
205 South Montowese St., Branford
203-488-1500
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.lennysnow.com
205 South Montowese St., Branford
203-488-1500
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.lennysnow.com
Norwalk-based food truck
Hours and location vary
203-956-5554
www.lobstercraft.com
Norwalk-based food truck
Hours and location vary
203-956-5554
www.lobstercraft.com
826 Bridgeport Ave., Milford
203-631-2162
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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826 Bridgeport Ave., Milford
203-631-2162
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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152 Commerce St., Clinton
860-669-2005
Wednesday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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152 Commerce St., Clinton
860-669-2005
Wednesday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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222 Post Road, Fairfield
203-955-1586
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
www.thelobsterpost.com
222 Post Road, Fairfield
203-955-1586
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
www.thelobsterpost.com
7 Indian Neck Ave., Branford
203-483-8414
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
www.lobstershackct.com
7 Indian Neck Ave., Branford
203-483-8414
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
www.lobstershackct.com
38 East Ave., West Haven
203-932-0440
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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38 East Ave., West Haven
203-932-0440
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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89 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk
203-866-4488
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.rowaytonseafood.com
89 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk
203-866-4488
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.rowaytonseafood.com
161 Cosey Beach Ave., East Haven
203-469-7544
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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161 Cosey Beach Ave., East Haven
203-469-7544
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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16 New Haven Ave., Milford
203-877-7327
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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16 New Haven Ave., Milford
203-877-7327
Open daily at 11 a.m.
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614 Howe Ave., Shelton (storefront)
203-922-1191
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Food truck location and hours vary
www.szabosseafood.com
614 Howe Ave., Shelton (storefront)
203-922-1191
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Food truck location and hours vary
www.szabosseafood.com
Clinton: 346 East Main St., 860-664-9464
Wallingford: 300 Church St., 203-265-5071
Both locations open daily at 11 a.m.
www.westbrooklobster.com
Clinton: 346 East Main St., 860-664-9464
Wallingford: 300 Church St., 203-265-5071
Both locations open daily at 11 a.m.
www.westbrooklobster.com