Heaps of sweet lobster meat on a buttery toasted frankfurter bun....a favorite summer treat for most New Englanders! This time of year, everyone is talking about it (see NY times recent article declaring everyone a winner here.) We decided to take an unscientific survey, polling the KMS partners, to find THE best lobster roll in or around Fairfield County.
The results were inconclusive but whether you are a Connecticut purist (warm, with lots of melted butter) or a fan of the traditional Maine lobster roll (cold, with a little mayo and extras), we do have some great options for you! Get ‘em to go – they make a perfect beach or concert meal. Or enjoy the seaside atmosphere at some of these great locations. Either way, we think your taste buds will be happy.
Michael Mombello generally likes his “cold with mayo, celery, lemon and a bit of onion” but he claims the CT style at Knot Norm’s is “flat out amazing”. Hot lobster steamed and then poached in house made lobster butter. Topped with micro celery and lemon juice - yum!
David Weber stands by the rolls (and everything else) at Heibeck’s Stand. “Fairfield County's best lobsta roll is at Heibeck’s on Route 7 in Wilton! Surprising yes, but voted best in surveys and I can say everything from this roadside stand is great.”
Mary Ellen Gallagher was torn —
#1 for its authentic atmosphere and fresh caught lobster at Guilford Lobster Pound; “the rolls are awesome and eating outside on the dock in beautiful Guilford Harbor makes a perfect end to a summer day”
#2 for its amazing lobster rolls is The Seven Seas in Milford. Eat at the bar (free popcorn while you wait), knowing this place has been thriving for 50 years. They must be doing things right!
Kim Harizman and Karen Scott stand by the fast, casual concept of Match Burger Lobster – featuring both a hot & cold roll, and of course, burgers. Eat-in or Carry-out. Choices, choices.
Karen Hagen has a favorite spot that she promises is worth the drive — Lazy Lobster in Milford. While Lisa Holler’s favorites are in Maine, she really enjoys the lobster rolls from La Plage in Westport.
Surprising to us, we had two non-lobster lovers in the group. Susan Seath enjoys it occasionally, when it is hot. We think she should give LobsterCraft a try – The Coastal will make her a true believer. If she can convince Laurie Morris to go with her, we think she would enjoy the Maine-style Dirty Maynard.
And of course, for the grab-n-go variety to take to Levitt Pavilion, you can’t beat Stew Leonard’s!
So there you have it. How may lobster rolls can you squeeze in before fall?