Skipjack's lobster roll report

In my insane frenzy to have a lobster roll in metrowest, I settled on the Needham street Skipjacks. Lobster was fresh, unadulterated, and lots of it; just a light bit of mayo, barely noticable. New England style hot dog bun was grilled and far too greasy for my liking...especially with all the rich lobster meat. Slaw and fries were unremarkable. $18.95...maybe not entirely worth it, but I'm not sure what the going rate is around....

Has anyone tried the lobster roll at Coolidge Corner clubhouse?

[mrgeocool]

Halfway Cafe has lobster rolls this time of year. They are OK, a little heavy on the mayo. The fries are excellent.

[RiceRulz]

JP's in Westboro has the best lobster roll that I have had in a long, long time. It is huge, with big chunks of lobster. It is just off of rte 9 on rte 135.

Try Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Sq. Two rolls with fries for $10. Decent quality, especially for the price. Have to ask them to toast the buns.

I think Boston Magazine got it right when in their new "Best of" issue they said the B&G Oyster House in the South End has the best lobster roll in town. Steep, but worth it.

Incidentally, Boston Magazine is horribly off the mark on so many other "best-of's", you have to believe they trade recognition for ad dollars. Joe V's as the "best neighborhoood restaurant in Boston"? Please. It's a mediocrity at dinner, and terrible at brunch. (And it's not beloved by the neighbors, either.)

[BostonBarGuy]

I agree that Joe V's would be a joke if voted "best neighborhood restaurant in Boston", but I didn't see it mentioned at all in the latest "Best of Boston" issue in Boston Magazine. What page is it on?

[Dax]

This thread is from 2004

[BostonBarGuy]

Ouch, thanks.

I tasted a friend's when he got it a couple years ago after their claim to having the best. It wasn't true that nite at least.