Readers praised this small but charming North End raw bar. Whether you’re a fan of a cold roll or a hot roll, our readers say they make the best of either. The restaurant is typically packed, but well worth the wait.

This next contender is a cash-only Winthrop gem serving up gigantic lobster rolls according to our readers. In 2012, owner Jim Costin moved the business from their original East Boston 883-square-foot space to their current 5,000-square-foot industrial location. Even the late Anthony Bourdain praised this restaurant’s focus on fresh and tasty seafood.

This family-owned seafood restaurant has served Boston locals and tourists since 1925. Located on Boston’s downtown waterfront, readers say their lobster rolls are the best in the city and applaud the freshness of the seafood.

Our readers were pretty spot on with this recommendation. Boston magazine just gave this swanky eatery the title of best lobster roll in its annual Best of Boston list. Their hot lobster roll combines heaping portions of lobster meat caught by chef Jermey Sewall’s cousin, a Maine lobsterman, with warm butter and sea salt. While their cold lobster roll is served with light mayo and pickles for a refreshing and tangy taste.

Well, this one is technically a sandwich, not a roll, but we can look past that. This hidden spot in Cambridge serves fresh lobster served on toasted white bread with just enough mayo to make a creamy base, and seems to be a fan favorite.