UPDATED: 31 July 2024
Who doesn’t love a great lobster roll? Growing up on the East Coast before moving to Denver, I fell in love with these simple, yet elegant sandwich many years ago and find it to be the ultimate summertime lunch or dinner.
You would think that living in a land-locked state that lobster rolls would be few and far between, however, a few devoted Denverite lobster roll-fanatic restaurants keep a steady stream of these American seafood staples rolling out of their kitchens all-year long.
If you’re dying to get your hands on a lobster roll and can’t make it to the coast, here’s my list of great places in the Mile High City that can satisfy your lobster roll cravings.
Rock N Lobster @ Middleman Bar
The spot for hearty rolls with some killer lobster-themed sides
City Park/Colfax
I first fell in love with Rock N Lobster during their food truck days. I immediately fell for their delicious, hefty lobster rolls that have a great deal of meat (New England- or Connecticut-style, pick your poison) alongside their absolutely killer sides like their ooey-gooey Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese. Not much has changed now that they are slinging their wares from the comfort of Middleman Bar (the former location of Misfist Snackbar), still making great rolls!
Maine Shack
The spot for a high-brow lobster roll
LoHi
Opened in 2019 by the team behind Denver faves like Bar Dough and Senior Bear, Maine Shack is a fave with the residents of LoHi. Sure, you may need to save up your milk money before heading to the restaurant ($24 for the Brown Butter Roll), but you get lots of wild-caught Maine lobster served on a nice slightly toasted bun. Other East Coast favorites like New England Clam Chowder are also available. These folks know what they are doing. Expect fast, friendly service even when it’s crowded.
Steuben’s Uptown
The spot for when all you want is a lobster roll, but your kids are demanding hamburgers
Uptown
Somewhat hidden on Steuben’s wide menu of American regional classics, squeezed in between the Bodega Breakfast Sandwich and the Grilled Cheese you will find their two market-priced Lobster Roll offerings (Maine or Connecticut). Last price check the roll comes in at $36. Each version comes with a side order of perfectly crisped fries.
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