The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Mel D.Mel D: The lobster rolls are the best. Chunks of lobster nestled in a soft toasted roll. I would also recommend the West Coast oysters.

Tim H.Tim H: Incredible seafood restaurant! Even if you're an oyster noob, the staff is very noob-friendly and gives great suggestions, so try it!! Great for lunch, gotta try the lobster roll!! Excellent flavors

Sam L.Sam Lack: Amazing! Lobster roll, redfish, hush puppies. All were outstanding.

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

2. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

Timperis R.Timperis Robertson: The best lobster roll ever! Coupled with the lobster bisque is freakin awesome!

Timperis R.Timperis Robertson: Try the Lobster Bisque(very meaty) with the lobster roll! A great pair!

A P.A Penamon: Lobster roll and bisque was really delish!

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

3. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

8.5
3279 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

James H.James Hsiao: The Hot Buttered Lobster Roll is pretty damn tasty.

Dani A.Dani Alvarez: The lobster roll is a must try!

Carly O.Carly Orbon: Must try the buttered Maine Lobster roll!

Octopus Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

4. Octopus Bar

8.2
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 44 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Housed in what is So Ba by day, the restaurant opens at 10:30 p.m. and serves cocktails and dishes like salt and pepper shrimp, lobster rolls, and daeji bulgogi. [Eater 38 Member]

Jason L.Jason Lewkowicz: get the lobster roll or go home

David V.David Vasquez: Oysters, ramen, lobster roll and the cocktails are all amazing. Love this place!

BeetleCat is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

5. BeetleCat

7.2
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Inman Park · 45 tips and reviews

Raghav G.Raghav Gulati: Great food. Phenomenal raw seafood and meats with a variety of perfectly toasted bread. Highly recommend crudo, beef tartar, and the lobster roll (not traditional).

Tom A.Tom Alan: Must try lobster roll best in town!

Jay P.Jay P: Lobster roll

W.H. Stiles Fish Camp is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

6. W.H. Stiles Fish Camp

8.3
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 11 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Since it's opening day in the Ponce City Market, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp is already trending in Atlanta. This weekend bring your loved ones to experience their mouth-watering oysters and lobster rolls. Read more.

Tricia B.Tricia Bean: Loved this place. Awesome shrimp po boy and Vietnamese salad. Must return for lobster roll!

jason s.jason serotta: That chowder is amazing! The Vietnamese fish salad is awesome as well.

Rain Thai and Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

7. Rain Thai and Sushi Bar

8.3
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (at Lavista Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

ANEKANEK: Lobster Roll is awesome !!!

Sokkim M.Sokkim M.: Jermyn S. we appreciate your lobster roll sushi tasting experience.

Debby R.Debby Rivera Concepción: I luv the sushi rolls. So many different combinations. Great service, the Thai dishes are very good.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

8. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

7.6
1080 Peachtree St NE (at 11th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown · 128 tips and reviews

Tracy F.Tracy Feibel: Drink: Shiso NaughtySushi: Spicy lobster roll

Vonetta G.Vonetta Greene: lobster rolls are fantastic. strawberry gingerita and ciroc red berry with lemonade rock! prices are way high though

Christopher M.Christopher Muse: Lobster rolls are amazing

Folk Art Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

9. Folk Art Restaurant

9.0
465 N Highland Ave NE (at Colquitt Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 88 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Hamby: We shared banana foster french toast, grilled cheese with mushrooms & tomatoe soup, and the lobster rolls. ALL AMAZING! Andrea was a great waitress, best I've had in a long time.

Liz T.Liz Turcotte: Folk Southern Fried with eggs over easy is amazing and the mimosas are so tasty! Tip your servers!!

HalboHalbo: Most excellent. Fab service. Breakfast pulled pork quesadilla was off the hook good! Great quality tasty food. I will be back!

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

10. The Capital Grille

8.6
255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 33 tips and reviews

KPKP: The Lobster Roll was fantastic!

Anna Paige G.Anna Paige Graham: The view, wonderful service, and amazing food. My favorite, their filet mignon, melts in your mouth. The crab cakes are to die for.

Dali C.Dali Calicool: Lunch will run you $18 minimum but they'll have you in and out in under 45 minutes.

Atlanta Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

11. Atlanta Fish Market

8.5
265 Pharr Rd NE (at North Fulton Drive), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Garden Hills · 115 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The lobster roll, one of CL's 100 Best Dishes, features meat tossed in a not-so-secret recipe of homemade mayo, cayenne pepper, and lemon stuffed into a toasty, buttered brioche bun. Read more.

Laura K.Laura Krulic: Great wine selection & perfectly prepared Lobster!

Allie I.Allie Incredible: Crab cakes here are orgasmic! Food pirn at its finest!

Poor Calvin's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

12. Poor Calvin's

9.0
510 Piedmont Ave. NE (Renaissance Pkwy. NE), Atlanta, GA
Asian Restaurant · SoNo · 79 tips and reviews

Su Jung C.Su Jung Cho: We had the Lobster Roll, Seafood Omelet, Rum Punch and Bloody Mary....yummmmm!!!!

A. C.A. Cooper: The food and ambiance are amazing! You can't go wrong woth any of the selections.

Bristie S.Bristie S: Try the Chicken coconut soup, lobster mac, crispy beef and Honolulu pineapple fried rice.

Seven Lamps is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

13. Seven Lamps

8.2
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews

Lizzie B.Lizzie Boaz: Lobster roll is to die for, and a steal at $11. We also loved the cottage fries - great seasoning.

Tricia B.Tricia Bean: Absolutely love this place. AMAZING cocktails, cheese plate and pickled delights!

ThrillistThrillist: Get in the know...ask for their off-the-menu burger: 50% brisket, 50% top round, and topped with Thousand Island, caramelized onions, B & B pickles, and a grilled cheese gratin. Read more.

Tomo Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

14. Tomo Japanese Restaurant

7.9
3630 Peachtree Rd NE (at Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Japanese Restaurant · North Buckhead · 53 tips and reviews

Cliff S.Cliff Sinon: Order a couple of apps tuna tataki, hamachi kama (collar), cucumber sunomo and some tempura. The avocado salad is awesome. Get some rolls; spicy scallop, lobster roll and the soft shell crab roll.

Karen J.Karen Johnson: The Bento is a great lunch deal. However, the noodle soup and sushi are excellent choices too

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Eating the Uni is like having sex with the sea Read more.

YEAH! Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Lobster Rolls in Atlanta.

15. YEAH! Burger

8.5
1168 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · 230 tips and reviews

CaseyCasey: Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich) - Lots of lobster on a buttery roll. Amazing!

W. P.W. Peter: Great burgers with good gluten free options, great local beer, and boozy milkshakes.

ThrillistThrillist: This fast-casual burger joint lets you custom-rig natural and organic meats, breads, sauces & cheeses and booze on drafts like 420, Harpoon UFO and Spaten Optimator. Read more.