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Portland is the food capital of Maine, and some even say it’s New England’s top foodie destination.

It is no secret that the city is home to some of the area’s best seafood restaurants and lobster shacks.

I spent the past few months eating some of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine. Here are my choices.

The Best Lobster Rolls To Eat In Portland, Maine

This guide just focuses on Portland. If you are looking for my picks for the entire state, read my Local’s Guide To The Best Lobster Rolls In Maine!

1. The Highroller Lobster Co

Average Price: $17 (For Smaller One)

Rating: 9.0

The Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland, Maine, is a popular seafood restaurant known for its innovative take on classic lobster dishes.

The restaurant was successful and opened a brick-and-mortar location at 104 Exchange Street in December 2017.

Their lobster roll was delicious and packed with flavor. You can get a full-size or a half-size; the half-size is below.

We also tried their lobster on a stick, which was amazing.

Highroller Lobster Co. has one of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine! Want to visit? Read my full guide on A Visit To The Highroller Lobster Co. In Portland, Maine

2. Luke’s Lobster

Average Price: $39 (For Lobster Roll Flight)

Rating: 7.9

Visit the Portland Pire when exploring downtown for a true lobster roll experience. Luke’s Lobster sits right at the end of the pier.

Luke is a small chain, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get amazing lobster here.

My favorite part of eating a lobster roll here was the variations they had. I couldn’t decide on which one, so I went with the Lobster Roll Trio.

Which had three chilled lobster roll samplers, a 2oz lemon butter roll, a 2oz spicy honey butter roll, a 2oz truffle butter roll with chips, and a pickle.

The truffle butter roll was my favorite! If I come back, I will get a full-size one of those

3. Eventide Oyster Co.

Average Cost: $19.00

Rating: 8.2

Eventide Oyster Co. is a famous restaurant known for its extensive seafood menu and freshly shucked oysters.

Many travel from all over New England to try their Brown Butter Lobster Roll; honestly, I cannot blame them!

Their Brown Butter Lobster Roll lived up to the hype. Hands down, it was one of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine.

It’s unique and packed with flavor! It is tiny and is just a few bites long, but the flavor is explosive.

Visiting Eventide is not the same as going to one of the shacks; it is a complete dining experience.

Many come here for a full dinner and pair it with one of their creative cocktails.

I documented my entire experience at Eventide, and you can read all about it in my Guide To Eventide Oyster Co.

Explore More Of Maine

These are just a few of my picks, I will be adding more as the summer goes on, so make sure to pin this post!

For the entire state of Maine, check out my Local’s Guide To The Best Lobster Rolls In Maine (2024 + Prices)

I also recommend reading my guide on The Best Cocktail Bars In Maine: A Local’s Guide!

Want more Maine foodie hotspots? Check out all my favorite Maine Foodie Locations.

If you love a good cocktail, This Boothbay Speakeasy Has The Best Cocktails In Maine.

If traveling around Maine, block some time to visit one of the many State Parks.

Visiting Acadia National Park? Here are 20 Exciting Things To Do In Acadia National Park this summer. Don’t forget to try the weird yet delicious Lobster Ice Cream in Bar Harbor.

You can also hike the Beech Mountain Trail and the Ship Harbor Trail before cozying up in one of these 13 Great Places To Stay Near Acadia National Park.