Cork has 6 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Goldie, Murphy's Chip Bar, CF Lennox. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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Editor's pick
CORK · BEST IN CITY
Goldie
4.8 ★ · 501 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Cork — a local favourite by review volume."
View Goldie →Top lobster in Cork
Goldie
Oliver Plunkett Street · seafood spot
★4.8501$$ – $$$
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Murphy's Chip Bar
Gerald Griffin Street · pub & grill
★4.4567$$ – $$$
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CF Lennox
Tory Top Road · seafood spot
★4.3449$$ – $$$
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Bartie's Fish & Chips
Pearse Square · seafood restaurant
★4.3191$$ – $$$
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O'Reilly's Fish & Chips
Barrack Street · seafood restaurant
★4.2497$$ – $$$
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Denny's Chip Shop
Churchyard Lane · seafood spot
★4.2211$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 6 spots
1GoldieOliver Plunkett Street · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 501$$ – $$$2Murphy's Chip BarGerald Griffin Street · pub & grill★ 4.4 · 567$$ – $$$3CF LennoxTory Top Road · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 449$$ – $$$4Bartie's Fish & ChipsPearse Square · seafood restaurant★ 4.3 · 191$$ – $$$5O'Reilly's Fish & ChipsBarrack Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.2 · 497$$ – $$$6Denny's Chip ShopChurchyard Lane · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 211$$ – $$$
Cork & lobster
Ireland's lobster has been potted from the rocky Atlantic inshore for generations — by the 1870s over 5,000 boats worked the coast in light currachs — and ports like Kinsale (a fishing centre since the 13th century) still land it fresh near Cork.
🦞 Lobster lore
Lobsters never stop growing and show no decline in fertility or appetite with age, biologists call this negligible senescence.
More lobster nearby
Wexford · Belfast · Waterford · Galway · Kinsale
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Cork?
By public rating, Goldie leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Cork?
Every spot on this page is in or around Cork, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Cork?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
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Cook lobster at home
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Lobster crackers & picks
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Disposable lobster bibs
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Butter warmer set
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New England lobster kit
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