Every Mainer has their favorite lobster roll.
Whether it be the place where they first enjoyed the delicacy (Pine Tree Frosty in Rangeley for me) or the one that keeps them up at night during the winter pining for summer (Becky’s Diner in Portland), Mainers have spirited debates about who serves the best.
According to lobsterman Nate Venno, who has been catching and selling lobster at Hiram Blake Camp since he was 5, freshness is the most important factor. “If you really want an experience, I would go to the most local place,” Venno said, urging travelers to avoid chains. “There’s only one of these, and that’s the place to go, because chances are, they pick out their own meat [and] they put everything together by hand.”
With places such as Panera and roadside stands offering “fresh” lobster rolls, it can be difficult to find the perfect version to complete your Maine vacation. So to help you along, we talked to a lifetime lobsterman, a food writer and a travel agent to help narrow the list.
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