Even though lobster rolls are considered more an East Coast gem, Los Angeles has a ton of great places to enjoy this tasty dish. Here are nine of the best spots in town to satisfy your lobster roll needs.
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8171 Santa Monica Blvd 90046 / Website
Connie & Ted’s embodies the celebration of fresh seafood. With oysters, cod, mussels, crab, calamari and more, Connie & Ted’s is also a great place to enjoy a lobster roll. With your choice of cold with mayonnaise or hot with drawn butter, these Maine lobster rolls embrace the simplicity of the sea and guarantee customers will return.
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4880 Fountain Ave 90029 / Website
East Hollywood’s Found Oyster is a more laid back restaurant with an inviting atmosphere and a no reservation policy. Known for putting unique spins on seafood classics, Found Oyster offers a lobster bisque roll where the lobster is coated with a rich, condensed bisque sauce and topped with serrano chili. And for $25, you can add caviar to the roll to further elevate the tasty dish.
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8370 W 3rd St 90048 / Website
With Jon & Vinny’s as its sister restaurant, you already know Son of a Gun has to be good. As far as lobster rolls go, this is one of the best spots in town. Do note that this roll is on the smaller side, but what Son of a Gun’s roll lacks in size, it makes up for in flavor. Coated in a lemon aioli and celery mix, this lobster roll is incredibly refreshing and proves that size doesn’t always matter.
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As you can tell from the name, EMC Seafood and Raw Bar has an extensive selection of fresh seafood for customers to enjoy. Among the many options include their signature lobster roll, kept simple with tarragon butter and sea salt served on brioche bun. More tasty dishes include their blue crab lettuce wraps, seafood tower and crispy garlic whole lobster.
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1355 Ocean Ave 90401 / Website
At Blue Plate Oysterette, owner Jenny Rush brings the East Coast to West Coast with a menu devoted to fresh seafood selections. Known for their delicious oysters, Blue Plate also has incredible lobster rolls. Served either hot or cold with your choice of housemade aioli or drawn butter, these lobster rolls exemplify the simple and pure taste of lobster.
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235 Main St, 90291 / Website
With an ever changing seasonal menu designed to provide customers with the best quality seafood, The Anchor has one menu item they always offer. Their “World Famous Anchor Lobster Roll” made with fresh Maine lobster and chives and topped with truffle is their signature dish and is guaranteed to wow you. Some other delicious summer menu items include a lobster grilled cheese with a side of lobster bisque, grilled Spanish octopus and fish ‘n chips.
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1303 Montana Ave 90403 / Website
Authenticity and quality ingredients shine bright at Savida in Santa Monica and their lobster roll slider perfectly illustrates this. Made with crème fraiche, coconut cream, lemongrass, celery and crispy shallots, this spin on the classic lobster roll brings out the lobster’s natural flavor while elevating it with subtle enhancements.
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1602 Ocean Ave 90401 / Website
Overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, The Lobster has been in business just shy of a century. And if you couldn’t piece it together, lobster is their expertise. From butter poached lobster mashed potatoes to lobster cocktail, The Lobster incorporates this shellfish in many of its dishes. Be sure to check out their delicious lobster roll made with little gem lettuce and Japanese mayo on a toasted butter roll with pickled cucumber.
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10 W Century Dr 90067 / Website
Combining modern California cooking and cultural traditions of the Silk Road, Hinoki & the Bird strives to create out of the box dishes for an innovative dining experience. Wrapped in a charcoal roll, their Asian spin on the classic lobster roll incorporates green curry and thai basil for a unique lobster roll experience.
See also: 11 Of The Best L.A. Restaurants For Oysters
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