On top of a dune, the Beachcomber serves lobster rolls in buttered and toasted hot dog buns outside at the beach cabana bar and inside, where some of the hottest bands perform Wednesday to Sunday nights through Labor Day. At Cahoon Hollow Beach on the National Seashore, Wellfleet; 508-349-6055.
In a strip mall on Route 6A, Cafe Alfresco, a gourmet bakery, sandwich shop, and charcuterie, might seem an unlikely spot for lobster rolls, but fans rave about them. The packed rolls are served on toasted hot dog buns. Available only at lunch. 1097 Main St. (Route 6A), Brewster; 508-896-1741.
Boaters, locals, and visitors love the Chart Room's enormous lobster rolls on Portuguese bread. 1 Shore Road, Cataumet (in the Kingman Yacht Center); 508-563-5350.
Located right in Falmouth Harbor, the Clam Shack is a perfect stop for boaters stocking up for or returning from an excursion, or for anyone who just has an urge for a good, old-fashioned lobster roll in a buttered and toasted hot dog bun, 227 Clinton Ave., Falmouth; 508-540-7758.
Some claim that Dancing Lobster Cafe's lobster rolls are the best in Provincetown, or maybe on the Cape. Served on great brioche buns in a gorgeous setting. 373 Commercial St., Provincetown (upstairs from Dancing Lobster Trattoria); 508-487-0900.
The lobster rolls at Fishmonger's Cafe, a bright, comfortable waterfront spot, are huge - 8 ounces of meat packed inside toasted sub rolls. There is no outdoor seatings, but there are lots of window seats from which to watch passing ships. 56 Water St., Woods Hole; 508-540-5376.
One fan calls the enormous lobster rolls at the Raw Bar "summer in a bun." They have plenty of lobster meat without too much mayonnaise, served on old-fashioned hot dog rolls. 252 Shore Drive, Mashpee; 508-539-4858.
Regulars at Sesuit Harbor Cafe, on the harbor in Dennis, love the lobster rolls and the view. The generously heaped rolls are tucked into traditional buns. There is seating inside, and out, but on a nice day most people prefer the water, watching the continuous parade of seafaring vessels. Northside Marina, Dennis; 508-385-2442.
