
2025 Lobster Roll-Off
Updated: February 3rd, 2025
WHAT A DELICIOUS DAY!!! They came from near and far to witness the grandeur. This year’s batch of bodacious and bountiful LOBSTER ROLLS were well beyond mouth-watering. After sensational sampling followed by scrumptious scrutiny, we can declare a WINNER!!! Massive congratulations to the team from CAPT. KAT’S Lobster Shack in Barrington, Nova Scotia – THE OFFICIAL 2025 LOBSTER ROLL-OFF CHAMPS!!!

We’re ever so grateful to EVERYONE who came out to this SOLD-OUT Signature Event! To our Sensational Sponsors, our esteemed panel of Judges and all of our Fantastic Competitors too – we say THANK YOU!!!
And as for those luscious LOBSTER ROLLS – you can enjoy ALL of them and so many more ALL month long! In fact, from now until February 28th, 2025 YOU can have your say in which LOBSTER ROLL is the BEST with our PEOPLE’S CHOICE CONTEST – you’ll even have a chance to WIN yourself just by entering. For the online ballot, full contest details and a complete list of Lobster Crawl 2025 Competitors click here.
And for more awesome EVENTS click here.
#ICYMI – HERE ARE ALL THE DELICIOUS DETAILS

Enjoy the delicious creation from Capt. Kat’s in Barrington, NS that WON our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring fresh local lobster, baby spinach, celery, green onion & mayo on a buttery, grilled bun and served with golden fries & slaw.

Enjoy the yummy roll from The Quarterdeck Resort & Grill in Summerville Centre, NS that took 2nd Place in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring butter-poached lobster, lightly dressed with lemon and parsley served on a toasted Martin’s potato roll.

Enjoy the delectable lobster roll from Osprey’s Nest Public House in Petite Rivière, NS that earned 3rd Place honours in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring East Coast hard-shelled lobster, knuckle and claw meat in our lemon aioli sauce with mixed greens on a toasted Viennois Roll from Boulangerie La Vendéenne and served with Hand Cut Fries.

Head to 27 South Restaurant located in the Best Western Bridgewater, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring fresh local lobster prepared with house-made lobster mayo, side pickled red onions on a top split roll.

Head to Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar in Shelburne, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring Atlantic lobster claw and knuckle, Clamato, Worcestershire, Tabasco, celery salt, pickled celery, and crispy bacon, all on a garlic-toasted potato bun. Topped with an Xtreme bean, Chris Brothers pepperoni, and Willy Krauch’s cold-smoked salmon —because more is more.

Head to the Local Public House in Bridgewater, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring sauteed lobster in butter with onion and leek. Topped with saffron Hollandaise, chives, lemon zest and toasted Panko and garnished with fried lobster mac and cheese.

Head to the Grand Banker Bar & Grill in Lunenburg, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring a 1/4 (quarter) pound of fresh Nova Scotia lobster with citrus aioli & green onion, served in a toasted, garlic-buttered artisan brioche bun.

Head to Route 3 Cellar Taproom and Grill in Liverpool, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring fresh lobster tossed in a dill chimichurri , served on a delicious buttery croissant and garnished with crispy garlic and green onions.

Head to The Salt Banker in Clark’s Harbour, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition featuring Wild By Nature Lobster, celery, green onion, fresh greens & Lime Mayo served on a grilled bun. Or make it with creamed lobster at no extra cost!

Head to The Savary Plate, Eatery & Pizzeria in Hubbards, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition.

Head to Waves Seafood & Grill in Bridgewater, NS and try their entry in our 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition.
Original Post – January 4, 2025
GET READY TO ROLL!!!! The tastiest TAKE-DOWN on Nova Scotia’s South Shore is BACK for its yummiest year yet – we can hardly wait for the 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competition here on the South Shore.
We’ll be sharing all the event details here on this page, along with our official list of 2025 Lobster Roll-Off Competitors as the are registered.
Our Signature Event – Lobster Roll-Off makes for the most delicious day – we so hope you can join us at The Quarterdeck Resort from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, February 2nd – click here for tickets!













If you’re a business located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and would like to get in on the WINNING – Please email southshoretourism@gmail.com with your contact information using “ROLL-OFF” in your subject line and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
Our Signature Event – 2025 Lobster Roll-Off will take place at The Quarterdeck Resort in Summerville, Nova Scotia on Sunday, February 2nd from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (doors open at 1:30pm). You can purchase tickets here.