Best Lobster Roll in Los Angeles area?

[LATarheel]

Summer's around the corner and I'm in serious need of an AWESOME lobster roll.
I've had Santa Monica Seafood Market's lobster roll - very good but want to try something new.
I've read BP Oysterette supposed to be good lobster roll but they have a "B" rating so not gonna do it.
Michael's used to have a killer Lobster BLT but no longer on their menu.
Open to any suggestions - not just Santa Monica environs.
HELP!

[maudies5]

I'm a big fan of The Hungry Cat's Lobster Roll and the fries served along side.

[aliris]

I was just at the Westside Tavern in the mall on Pico at Overland and they were serving a CT-style (hot melted butter) lobster roll, $18 I think. Didn't try it so can't vouch for it. It was a special, and how special, I don't know -- best perhaps to call if you're making a special trip to ask if it's still there.

[Dirtywextraolives]

That's great news, thanks for sharing that, it is very difficult to find a CT style lobster roll out here.

[kevin]

Lobsta Truck makes it in that manner too.

[Dirtywextraolives]

Thanks for the 411

[Citron58]

We had an outstanding one at Littlefork in Hollywood last night. Super fresh lobster, light on the mayo and a perfectly toasted bun. Its my new champion.

[kevin]

you won't find the spiny version in these here parts.

[Servorg]

You mean except for the ones caught off the Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula and around Catalina and the Channel Islands during the season when it's legal to take them, right?

[kevin]

Exactly.

Or when is slumming it with the lobster three ways or rather four ways at Shunjis.

[latindancer]

I have to say, at this point in time, my favorite lobster roll is served only on Saturday @ Joan's on 3rd.
Just the right amount of crispness on the buttered bun and the generous amounts of lobster paired with all the right ingredients.
Served with a bed of the most delicious ultra thin crispy fries.
Wish it was served more often.

[kevin]

how much ?

only on saturdays ?

i still really like LobstaTruck.

[js76wisco]

My favorite lobster roll in LA is at Son of a Gun. Granted it's a 2 biter and ~$10 to boot but it's delicious. Great split old hot dog bun buttered and crunchy. A nice lobster mix not too dressed. It's the cold version but worth all 2 bites.

[LATarheel]

Wow I'm shocked people are commenting on this post I did almost 3 years ago.
Since I posted this I have indeed found the best lobster roll in Los Angeles - bar none.
And it's a great value .
The Connecicut roll from Cousins Food Truck.
http://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/CM...

[dreamcast18]

agreed. the missus loves the pasadena outlet.

[happybaker]

I think folks are still posting because we're still in search of the perfect lobster roll!

That said, I've never heard of the place in Pasadena and can't wait to try it out. Thank you!

[ipsedixit]

I'm more curious about this place's lobster ice cream.

[lono]

The New Best Lobster Roll in Los Angeles is at Hikoki and The Bird. It's not traditional, so brace yourself for an exciting spicy zingy asian version. And the bread has Charcoal dust or something delicious in it and it's expensive and worth every penny. Get your own Charley is my motto

[Baron]

I dont't know why anyone would want a lobster roll at 1$12-15 when you can get a 2lb great lobster ( with sides) for $29 at the Enterprise Fish Co. in Santa Monica. This place use to be awful, but they have much improved with the quality of their seafood.

[J.L.]

It's not all about the lobster. How the lobster pairs with the bread is the draw...

[vronic]

LAist did a pretty good round up not too long ago

http://laist.com/2010/07/22/lobster_r...

Although I will disagree with what they said about Delphine - I had great customer service there, and if you go during their Monday night Raw Bar, the lobster roll is only $8.

[Miketsu]

It's been a long time since i was in Maine, so my lobster roll discrimination isn't what it once was, but I really enjoyed the one I had last Friday at Neptune's Net in Malibu. Plus you order from a counter and eat at a big old picnic bench overlooking the ocean, so it's a real lobster roll experience.

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Neptune's Net Seafood
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

[bruinike]

Is it the cold New England style with mayo or is the hot poached Connecticut style that just has butter? I am looking for the hot version.

Thank you!

[stacyface1]

Ok, my husband is a Nutmegger and can never find the lobster rolls he loves. They simply do not exist in L.A. Here's what we do to get his (and my) fix: go buy lobster meat from Fish King in Glendale (I believe it was approx. $40-50 for two pounds of lobster meat), go to a good bakery that makes challah buns (we used to get them at How's markets, but they closed near our house), and melt and clarify the butter. Toast the bun or not toast the bun, your choice :) and let the lobster meat sit in the warm butter for a minute. O.M.G. He feels like he's at Abbot's in the Rough in Noank, CT. :)

Hope this helps!

[Miketsu]

It's the cold with mayo at Neptune's Net, so not what you're looking for. But stacyface1 has what sounds like a great (although expensive) solution anyway. Sounds really good and simple, I've never had it that way and now I want to try it.

[odub]

FYI: Twohey's in Alhambra will be serving lobster rolls beginning tomorrow through Labor Day.

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Twohey's Restaurant
1224 N Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

[Servorg]

Where did you see the news, odub? And did they give pricing info? I see that they do a 1lb lobster dinner for $19.99 (at least that's the price on their website).

[odub]

It's all over their fliers inside the restaurant. The roll is one of several lobster-based dishes they're introducing between 8/1 and Labor Day. The roll, if I recall, was priced around 10.95? I have no idea if it's going to be any good but I'm going to try one and let you know.

[happybaker]

Odub,

Have you tried one yet? I'm WAY curious, as I've been wanting to try Twohey's forever, and throw in a lobster roll at $10.95? Oh.....

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Twohey's Restaurant
1224 N Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

[hrhboo]

BP Oysterette has both the hot and cold versions.

[Liquid Sky]

HRHBOO: Have you tried BP Oysterette's cold or hot version? Thoughts?

I see that DELPHINE'S in Hollywood does one too (just during lunchtime).

[hrhboo]

I've had both and can never decide which one I like better! Take a friend, order one of each and compare side by side.

Have yet to try Delphine's, it would be very difficult to drive over that way and not eat at the Hungry Cat. If you try it, please report back!

[wienermobile]

Now Blue Plate Oysterette gives you a choice:
According to Chef Jody Denton Blue Plate Oysterette’s Lobster Roll was
“designed specifically to address many New Englander requests for less mayo on the roll.”
And even though Blue Plate Oysterette’s Lobster Roll has gotten rave reviews and remains one of the seafood joint’s most popular dishes, Chefs Jody Denton and Craig Brady remain on the front lines of the Lobster Roll Debate.
“We’ve been paying attention to this ongoing “mayo factor” lobster roll debate,” said Denton. “And in response we are offering ‘off radar’ choices for our delicious Lobster Roll: A roll with more mayo (wet) or a warm roll with hot butter.”
The Lobster Roll Debate at Blue Plate Oysterette now means you can order your Lobster Roll the way you like it: lots of mayo or dripping with butter; warm or cold — it’s up to you!
http://blueplatesantamonica.com/bpo/h...

[sel]

I had a Lobster Roll at Mendocino Farms a couple of days ago which was a daily special. It was spactacular in taste and a great value at 12 or 13 bucks.

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Mendocino Farms
300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

[wienermobile]

I love BP Oysterette.

[Servorg]

Hungry Cat in Hollywood offers one on their lunch menu.

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The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

[Dommy]

Had both the Hungry Cat and Oysterette.. Prefer the Hungry Cat version...

--Dommy!

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The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028