Here in the Northeast, we’re spoiled with access to lobster, but for the rest of the world, Friday, Sept. 25, National Lobster Day, is an excuse to celebrate this seafood specialty.
Several North Shore spots offer standout lobster dishes for the day, from traditional lobster rolls to inventive twists like spicy or avocado-inflected versions.
1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Gloucester
The 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers a menu of lobster bisque, a Cape Ann lobster roll, lobster tail with lime mustard, and lobster tortelloni near Beauport Hotel.
Bob Lobster in Newbury
This Newbury staple serves lobster rolls by the quarter pound and half pound. Diners can order them spicy (with banana peppers and sriracha), avocado-inflected, extra-fat (with fried clams), or with lemon-tarragon aioli and fried shallots.
Brine in Newburyport
Brine reinvents the lobster roll with yuzu kosho butter, scallions, and potato chip furikake. It also serves lobster salad, lobster over rice, and pasta options.
CK Pearl in Essex
CK Pearl offers multiple lobster preparations, including lobster roll, lobster carbonara, and lobster eggs Benedict.
Little Harbor Lobster Company in MarbleheadRoy Moore Lobster Company in RockportSeaport Grille in GloucesterTurner’s Seafood in Salem and Melrose
Turner’s Seafood showcases a large 2.5-pound steamed lobster alongside lobster cocktail, lobster bisque, lobster pie, and a lobster risotto cake with lobster basil cream sauce.
