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February 19, 2020 by Ron Wen

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, Raleigh – A Taste of New England Seafood in North Carolina

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

As a former, native New Englander, I can take my lobster rolls pretty seriously. And I certainly took them for granted when I lived up north. After living in San Francisco and then North Carolina over the past 20+ years, I came to realize that they were pretty much a regional delicacy given I rarely saw them served elsewhere. But time changes everything, thankfully! With Cousins Maine Lobster first opening up a food truck and then a stall at the Morgan Street Food Hall, some of my cravings were satiated. And now add one more lobster specialist to the mix, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls!

Order counter at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Order counter at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Dining room at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Dining room at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Located in the older area of North Hills near the Renaissance Hotel, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls (MFLR) sits in a narrow little space on a corner of a building. Lots of plate glass windows and sidewalk seating, it’s all counter order and pretty basic here! And the menu is pretty basic too, offering up a handful of classic New England seafood items: NE and CT lobster rolls (lobster dressed in either mayo or butter), bisque, chowder along with a handful of other sandwiches. Lobster rolls are offered in two sizes, the regular ($16) and Bar Harbor (meat of full lobster, $20). The lobster is flown in twice a week from Maine to make sure it’s as fresh as can be!

CT-style lobster roll at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
CT-style lobster roll at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Dipping a lobster cheese sandwich into bisque at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Dipping a lobster cheese sandwich into bisque at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Over the course of two visits I’ve had a chance to try the loaded Bar Harbor lobster roll, Connecticut-style, lobster bisque and lobster cheese sandwich. The CT style lobster is luscious, rich lobster covered in clarified butter on a toasted side-split hot dog bun. It’s a classic take on a lobster roll and worth the calories! The warm buttery, bun plays off nicely against the lobster. Highly recommend their ooey, gooey cheese sandwich stuffed with lobster pieces and dipping it into some lovely lobster bisque. You can even order lobster on top of your bisque for some extra flava!

Decor at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Decor at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Service at Mason’s has been decent but given the counter service, it’s not that complicated. All in all I do like Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and their seafood here. The lobster here is certainly pretty fresh and what they’re doing is right on par with what you might find up in New England. But let’s face it, the small menu means you really have to be craving lobster to come here. And with a concept similar to Cousins Maine Lobster, you’ve now got another good option to get your lobby on!

 

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

4121 Main at North Hills Street, Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27609

984.200.1845

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Last Updated on October 24, 2020

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