Provincetown · United States
Best Lobster in Provincetown
Lobster rolls · shacks · seafood, where to eat lobster in Provincetown
From roadside shacks to white-tablecloth rooms, the 2 spots worth the detour.
2 spots
4.6★ avg
1,836 reviews
updated Jun 2026
Provincetown has 2 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Liz's Cafe, Sal's Place. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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PROVINCETOWN · BEST IN CITY
Liz's Cafe
4.7 ★ · 1,355 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Provincetown — a local favourite by review volume."
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Provincetown & lobster
Provincetown 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
Roughly 1 in 2 million lobsters is blue, and rarer still are yellow, calico, split-coloured and albino lobsters.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Provincetown?
By public rating, Liz's Cafe leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Provincetown?
Every spot on this page is in or around Provincetown, 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 Provincetown?
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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