LOBSTER ROLLS |
NORTH / CENTRAL
KAY ’ S RESTAURANT , WOONSOCKET EXPECT : A hot buttered roll that ’ s heavy on fresh lobster and short on fillers . The classic sandwich menu also features favorites like steak and corned beef for the non-seafood eaters . kaysrestaurant . com
FINN ’ S HARBORSIDE , EAST GREENWICH EXPECT : Your choice of New England ( cold lobster salad ) or Connecticut ( hot lobster with melted butter ) styles in a hot dog bun . finnsharborside . com
EAST
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QUITO ’ S , BRISTOL EXPECT : Cold , overflowing and lightly dressed lobster meat in a split-top bun with house-cut fries . quitosrestaurant . com |
SOUTH
NEWPORT LOBSTER SHACK KITCHEN , NEWPORT EXPECT : “ Chicken ” lobsters , aka any lobster weighing under one-and-a-quarter pound . This shack is run by those who head out to sea to bring a taste of the ocean to your dinner plate . newportlobstershack . com
CHAMPLIN ’ S SEAFOOD DECK , NARRAGANSETT EXPECT : Hearty portions of knuckle , claw and tail meat tossed with celery and mayo . A lettuce leaf separates the meat from the bun to keep it crisp . champlins . com
LIKE TO COOK ? |
Head to Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen in Newport or Sakonnet Lobster in Little Compton for your pick of fresh , wild-caught lobster and crab . newportlobstershack . com ; sakonnetlobster . com |
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