Somerville · United States

Best Lobster in Somerville

Lobster rolls · shacks · seafood, where to eat lobster in Somerville

From roadside shacks to white-tablecloth rooms, the 2 spots worth the detour.

2 spots
4.2★ avg
2,350 reviews
updated Jun 2026

Somerville has 2 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Legal Sea Foods, Salt + Stone. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.

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SOMERVILLE · BEST IN CITY
Legal Sea Foods
4.3 ★ · 1,699 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Somerville — a local favourite by review volume."
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Top lobster in Somerville
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Legal Sea Foods
Great River Road · seafood spot
4.31,699$$ – $$$
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Salt + Stone
Assembly Row · seafood spot
4651$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 2 spots
1Legal Sea FoodsGreat River Road · seafood spot 4.3 · 1,699$$ – $$$2Salt + StoneAssembly Row · seafood spot 4 · 651$$ – $$$
Somerville & lobster
Somerville 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
Hard-shell lobster ships and stores better and packs more meat per pound, which is why winter lobster often costs more.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Somerville?
By public rating, Legal Sea Foods leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Somerville?
Every spot on this page is in or around Somerville, 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 Somerville?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
Plan your trip

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