Head to this small Albany Park market for some of the freshest seafood around. The shop doubles as a restaurant so customers can grab a seat at the counter to watch staff assemble a Cape Breton lobster roll. The excellent sandwich carries just a bit of mayo along with cucumber, lemon peel, and other herbs.

DMK Restaurants’ nautical-themed eatery reels in diners with fresh catch and a lobster roll that hits all the right notes. A generous amount of meat, sourced from Maine and cooked in drawn butter, is loaded into a bun and finished with Old Bay mayo. Online ordering is available through third party services.

Lauded Lincoln Park marketDirk’s Fishis one of the premier places in the city to purchase quality seafood. But there’s a small lunch menu as well for folks who want prepared foods. The lobster roll is a Maine-style version featuring cold meat served on a bed of lettuce inside a buttered bun.

Arguably the crown jewel of a historic century-old building,3 Arts Club Caféis a sight to behold. The posh restaurant — housed in the atrium of Restoration Hardware — is a popular destination thanks to its beautiful design. Guests who sit down to a meal are surrounded by high-end furnishings, olive trees, a restored fountain, sparkling chandeliers, and other elegant touches. The food is similarly impressive and highlights ingredient-driven items, such as a lobster roll featuring both drawn butter and mayo plus Old Bay Seasoning.

Though thiscounter-service standspecializes in Detroit-style hot dogs, there are also a few other regional items offered. Available only on Fridays, the lobster roll boasts fresh lobster meat — tossed in a creamy citrus herb salad —on a toasted garlic butter bun. Order carryouthere; delivery is available through third party services.

A Chicago staple for more than three decades, Shaw’s treats seafood and its lobster roll with reverence. Big chunks of sweet meat are mixed with Hellmann’s mayo and diced celery and then stuffed into a buttery, housemade brioche roll. Order pickuphere. A second Shaw’s outpost is located in Schaumburg.

Rosé and lobster roll all day like a New York elite. Guests have two types to choose from as they live their best Hamptons lives. The classic Maine-style roll is chilled and tossed in mayo while “Manhattan style” goes heavy on butter. Additional Hampton Social outposts are located in Streeterville and the suburbs.

Mussels and frites are the main draw at thisgastropubin the Loop but for a more luxurious bite, try the lobster roll. The meat is tossed in warm melted butter and pairs perfectly with one of the many craft beers.

Chicagoans don’t need to be hangry during lunchtime. Not when they can catch this food truck rolling through the streets. Instead of a traditional roll, Happy Lobster loads sizable hunks of Maine crustacean onto a burger bun. For an extra kick, get the “Angry Lobster” with giardineira and spicy mayo. Clickherefor the truck’s schedule and to preorder. Happy Lobster is also a vendor at the Chicago French Market.

A taste of the Atlantic isn’t that far away thanks to thisseafood shack. The New England franchise showcases its product’s quality, dressing a quarter-pound of chilled meat with just mayo, lemon butter, and secret spices. The city hall location has been closed due to the pandemic, but a rep tells Eater it’s reopening on May 17.

Unlike most typical sports bars, the focus at this South Loop spot is on seafood. That means fans can enjoy a New England-style lobster roll, filled with tail meat, as they watch their favorite teams. Carryout and delivery orders can be placedhere.

Located within Hyde Park’s Sophy Hotel,Mesler Kitchendishes out modern American fare. The restaurant’s lobster roll arrives cold on Bibb lettuce that’s tucked in a New England-style bun. What really makes the sandwich here stand out is the use of pickles as a topping, which adds an extra layer of flavor. Carryout orders can be placedhere; delivery is available through third party services.