Chef Lydia Shire is the culinary mastermind behind many successful restaurants and dishes, but her most notable contribution to the Boston dining scene might just be her lobster pizza, a version of which she currently serves at Scampo in the Liberty Hotel. The thin-crust pie is coated with cream sauce and piled high with caramelized shallots and garlic, plenty of lobster, fresh ricotta and Parmesan. Pair it with a bottle of French rosé for a seriously decadent splurge.
While purists may think the best lobster in Boston is boiled and served with drawn butter (or dressed in mayo atop a toasted hot dog bun, as these best lobster rolls in Boston might suggest), others believe that this cherished New England shellfish should sit in the culinary spotlight in more creative ways. We've rounded up the best lobster dishes in Boston that place this prized ingredient on everything from pizza to tacos, mashed potatoes to ravioli. For a sampling of different takes on other regional fishy favorites, check out the best clam chowders in Boston or the best local oyster bars.
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