Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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83 Seaport Grille Thursday is the best day to grab a roll at this spot; that's when they're about half price— only $13. On a busy summer day, 700 to 800 of them might fly out of the kitchen. Crazy deal for 5.5 ounces of lobster lightly dressed with mayo, a touch of lemon, and the tiniest dice of celery imaginable, which adds a nice subtle crunch. Got a bigger appetite? Order the lob- ster BLT, a potato bun filled with meat, bacon, avocado, and tomatoes. Seaport Grille is a great spot to watch the lobster boats pass; on a beautiful day with the windows open, it feels like the whole restaurant is outside. 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, 978-282-9799, seaportgrillegloucester.com Bob Lobster Want to splash out on something amazingly delicious? This is your spot. Sure, they have the classic roll, made with a quarter pound of lobster cooked and shucked locally, lightly dressed with big chunks of claw, knuckle, and tail meat. But for a hot Instagram mo- ment, and a full serving of all your fish shack With so many delectable options on the North Shore, we may just take lobster rolls a little bit for granted. After all, we have places that have been making them for more than 50 years. Tradition is important around here— most restaurants are pretty firmly in the cold meat with mayonnaise camp when it comes to preparation (though a few places do offer the sacrilegious hot buttered lobster roll famous in Connecticut, either on or off the menu). That said, some chefs aren't afraid to play with the classic combo of mayo, meat, and maybe a touch of iceberg lettuce or celery on a hot dog bun. Read on to find your lobster happy place. Picnic Style Bob Lobster has picnic tables that overlook the marsh on Plum Island.