Portland has 8 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Harbor Fish, Free Range Fish & Lobster, Helm. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
All 8Rolls & sandwichesWhole & grilledShacks & poundsRaw bars
Editor's pick
PORTLAND · BEST IN CITY
Eventide Oyster Co
4.5 ★ · 5,272 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Portland — a local favourite by review volume."
View Eventide Oyster Co →Top lobster in Portland
Eventide Oyster Co
Middle Street · raw bar
★4.55,272$$ – $$$
Mr. Tuna
Middle Street · seafood spot
★4.5504$$ – $$$
Regards
Congress Street · seafood spot
★4.5281$$ – $$$
The Porthole Restaurant and Pub
Custom House Wharf · pub & grill
★4.33,470$$ – $$$
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Harbor Fish
Custom House Wharf · lobster pound
★4.71,540$$ – $$$
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Free Range Fish & Lobster
Commercial Street · seafood restaurant
★4.6707$$ – $$$
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Helm
Thames Street · seafood spot
★4.683$$ – $$$
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Portland Lobster Co.
Commercial Street · seafood spot
★4.34,323$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 8 spots
1Eventide Oyster CoMiddle Street · raw bar★ 4.5 · 5,272$$ – $$$2Mr. TunaMiddle Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 504$$ – $$$3RegardsCongress Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 281$$ – $$$4The Porthole Restaurant and PubCustom House Wharf · pub & grill★ 4.3 · 3,470$$ – $$$5Harbor FishCustom House Wharf · lobster pound★ 4.7 · 1,540$$ – $$$6Free Range Fish & LobsterCommercial Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 707$$ – $$$7HelmThames Street · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 83$$ – $$$8Portland Lobster Co.Commercial Street · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 4,323$$ – $$$
Portland & lobster
Portland sits on New England's lobster coast, where the catch was once so plentiful it was called 'ocean trash' and used as fertilizer — until 19th-century canneries turned Maine and Massachusetts lobster into a national delicacy.
🦞 Lobster lore
Only when cooked does a lobster turn red: heat breaks down proteins that hide the pigment astaxanthin in the raw shell.
More lobster nearby
Salem · Kennebunkport · Cambridge · Newport · North York
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Portland?
By public rating, Harbor Fish leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Portland?
Every spot on this page is in or around Portland, 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 Portland?
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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