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9 Lobster Rolls and Other Seafood Sandwiches to Order Before Summer Ends

Where to get lobster rolls in Philly

by Rachel Vigoda
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The lobster roll kit at Oyster House
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by Rachel Vigoda

This has been the summer of the lobster roll in Philadelphia, with chefs opening limited-time seafood pop-ups to bring a taste of the ocean to the city. Here are nine lobster rolls and other seafood sandwiches to order for takeout or delivery.

A number of Philly restaurants have resumed outdoor dining. If that’s an option, it’s noted on the map point. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining on-premises at restaurants, as there are still safety concerns. For updated information on coronavirus cases, visit the City of Philadelphia website. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio and sidewalk dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.

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Elegant Rittenhouse restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday is back open with a summery takeout menu and a lineup of creative to-go cocktails. The lobster sandwich here includes grilled yuzu lobster, slaw, and plantain butter on a coco bread bun. Order online, Thursday to Sunday.

261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-4232
(215) 546-4232

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Anchor Light

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Summertime seafood pop-up Anchor Light, operating out of Stock in Rittenhouse, has three different versions of a lobster roll on its menu, plus a shrimp roll, a jumbo lump crab roll, and crinkle-cut fries. Order online for pickup or delivery.

1935 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-9480
(215) 988-9480
lobster roll with lemon wedge and pickle slices Anchor Light

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Luke's Lobster

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The lobster rolls (and shrimp rolls and crab rolls) at Luke’s Lobster in Rittenhouse come regular or jumbo-sized, with a side of sea salt or salt and vinegar chips. Round out the meal with a container of lobster mac and cheese and a blueberry soda. Order online.

130 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 564-1415
(215) 564-1415
three rolls filled with seafood. Luke’s Lobster [official photo]

Oyster House

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Long-running Center City seafood destination Oyster House has both ready-to-eat lobster rolls, served with hand-cut fries, and a family-sized lobster roll kit ($138) made for assembling sandwiches at home. Order everything but the kit online for pickup or delivery. For the kit, call the restaurant. Outdoor dining is also available.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
(215) 567-7683

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Salty's Seafood and Ice Cream Shack

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Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran turned one of their five Midtown Village restaurants into Salty’s Seafood and Ice Cream Shack, a summer pop-up with two types of lobster rolls (butter or mayo and celery) and a shrimp roll, plus steamers, smash burgers, hoagies stuffed with fried oysters and shrimp, and root beer floats. Order pickup or delivery online or make a reservation for outdoor seating.

105 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6061
(215) 922-6061
red and white checked paper beneath lobster roll, pickle, chips, and slaw Salty’s

La Peg

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The beer garden at La Peg in the FringeArts building on the Delaware River is open daily with blood orange margaritas, cheeseburgers, crab cakes, and a lobster roll with herbed aioli on a split-top bun. Order online for takeout. Outdoor seating is available.

140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 375-7744
(215) 375-7744

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Royal Boucherie

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In Old City, Nick Elmi’s Royal Boucherie is serving a lobster roll with shaved celery, Kewpie mayo, and lobster bottarga (salted, dried roe) on a house-made buttered roll. Call for takeout or use DoorDash for delivery. There’s also outdoor seating, Thursday to Sunday, in front of the restaurant and on a second-floor deck.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313

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Little Fish

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Little Fish, the little Bella Vista BYOB known for its seafood, is serving a short menu of dishes available for takeout, including a shrimp roll made with a buttered Martin’s potato roll and pepperoncinis on the side. Call or stop by to order, Friday and Saturday. The restaurant set up a few high-top sidewalk tables where diners can stand and eat.

746 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 455-0172
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Anastasi Seafood

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Anastasi’s has been selling seafood in the Italian Market for more than 85 years, and it’s not just cases of fresh fish and crabs by the pound here: The Philly-favorite seafood shop doubles as a restaurant with prepared dishes like clams casino, grilled octopus, fried jumbo shrimp, and lobster rolls. Call to order for pickup or order online for delivery.

1101 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-0550
(215) 462-0550

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Friday Saturday Sunday

261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Elegant Rittenhouse restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday is back open with a summery takeout menu and a lineup of creative to-go cocktails. The lobster sandwich here includes grilled yuzu lobster, slaw, and plantain butter on a coco bread bun. Order online, Thursday to Sunday.

261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-4232
(215) 546-4232

Anchor Light

1935 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Summertime seafood pop-up Anchor Light, operating out of Stock in Rittenhouse, has three different versions of a lobster roll on its menu, plus a shrimp roll, a jumbo lump crab roll, and crinkle-cut fries. Order online for pickup or delivery.

1935 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-9480
(215) 988-9480
lobster roll with lemon wedge and pickle slices Anchor Light

Luke's Lobster

130 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The lobster rolls (and shrimp rolls and crab rolls) at Luke’s Lobster in Rittenhouse come regular or jumbo-sized, with a side of sea salt or salt and vinegar chips. Round out the meal with a container of lobster mac and cheese and a blueberry soda. Order online.

130 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 564-1415
(215) 564-1415
three rolls filled with seafood. Luke’s Lobster [official photo]

Oyster House

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Long-running Center City seafood destination Oyster House has both ready-to-eat lobster rolls, served with hand-cut fries, and a family-sized lobster roll kit ($138) made for assembling sandwiches at home. Order everything but the kit online for pickup or delivery. For the kit, call the restaurant. Outdoor dining is also available.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
(215) 567-7683

Salty's Seafood and Ice Cream Shack

105 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran turned one of their five Midtown Village restaurants into Salty’s Seafood and Ice Cream Shack, a summer pop-up with two types of lobster rolls (butter or mayo and celery) and a shrimp roll, plus steamers, smash burgers, hoagies stuffed with fried oysters and shrimp, and root beer floats. Order pickup or delivery online or make a reservation for outdoor seating.

105 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6061
(215) 922-6061
red and white checked paper beneath lobster roll, pickle, chips, and slaw Salty’s

La Peg

140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The beer garden at La Peg in the FringeArts building on the Delaware River is open daily with blood orange margaritas, cheeseburgers, crab cakes, and a lobster roll with herbed aioli on a split-top bun. Order online for takeout. Outdoor seating is available.

140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 375-7744
(215) 375-7744

Royal Boucherie

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

In Old City, Nick Elmi’s Royal Boucherie is serving a lobster roll with shaved celery, Kewpie mayo, and lobster bottarga (salted, dried roe) on a house-made buttered roll. Call for takeout or use DoorDash for delivery. There’s also outdoor seating, Thursday to Sunday, in front of the restaurant and on a second-floor deck.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313

Little Fish

746 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Little Fish, the little Bella Vista BYOB known for its seafood, is serving a short menu of dishes available for takeout, including a shrimp roll made with a buttered Martin’s potato roll and pepperoncinis on the side. Call or stop by to order, Friday and Saturday. The restaurant set up a few high-top sidewalk tables where diners can stand and eat.

746 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 455-0172
(267) 455-0172

Anastasi Seafood

1101 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Anastasi’s has been selling seafood in the Italian Market for more than 85 years, and it’s not just cases of fresh fish and crabs by the pound here: The Philly-favorite seafood shop doubles as a restaurant with prepared dishes like clams casino, grilled octopus, fried jumbo shrimp, and lobster rolls. Call to order for pickup or order online for delivery.

1101 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-0550
(215) 462-0550

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