Salem has 5 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Turner's Seafood, Finz, Sea Level Oyster Bar. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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Editor's pick
SALEM · BEST IN CITY
Finz
4.5 ★ · 3,355 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Salem — a local favourite by review volume."
View Finz →Top lobster in Salem
Finz
Wharf Street · seafood spot
★4.53,355$$ – $$$
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Wharf Street · raw bar
★4.43,136$$ – $$$
Cappy's Fried Clams
Fort Avenue · seafood spot
★4.225$$ – $$$
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Turner's Seafood
Church Street · seafood restaurant
★4.74,301$$ – $$$
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King's Roast Beef
North Street · seafood spot
★4.2656$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 5 spots
1FinzWharf Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 3,355$$ – $$$2Sea Level Oyster BarWharf Street · raw bar★ 4.4 · 3,136$$ – $$$3Cappy's Fried ClamsFort Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 25$$ – $$$4Turner's SeafoodChurch Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 4,301$$ – $$$5King's Roast BeefNorth Street · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 656$$ – $$$
Salem & lobster
Salem 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
Maine's first lobster cannery opened in 1840s; canning is what first turned a local catch into a national commodity.
More lobster nearby
Portland · Kennebunkport · Cambridge · Newport · North York
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Salem?
By public rating, Turner's Seafood leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Salem?
Every spot on this page is in or around Salem, 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 Salem?
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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