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Yelp Says the Best Lobster Roll in Ohio Can Be Found in Milford

The Governor’s lobster roll is an often-featured special made with lobster piled high in a grilled Sixteen Bricks split bun and topped with brown-butter-lemon mayo, celery hearts and shredded lettuce.

Jun 16, 2023 at 2:26 pm

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The Governor's lobster roll

If you’re wondering where the best place to get a lobster roll nearby this summer is, Yelp says it’s *cue Mike Castrucci's voice* in Milford.

Yelp recently listed the best lobster rolls in each state, with Milford’s The Governor taking the prize for Ohio. The Governor’s lobster roll is an often-featured special made with lobster piled high in a grilled Sixteen Bricks split bun and topped with brown-butter-lemon mayo, celery hearts and shredded lettuce.

“We're proud to have made the list! In such good company, too!” the restaurant shared on social media.

Yelp says to choose the best lobster roll in each state, they identified food businesses and restaurants with a high concentration of reviews that mentioned lobster rolls. They then ranked those spots using a number of metrics, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning “lobster roll.”

Here’s what some reviewers had to say about The Governor’s premier dish:

“FIVE FUCKING STARS. Look for this place on [Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives]. I had the lobster roll and potato deviled eggs. So freaking good. I personally would have liked a lemon to squeeze on the sandwich. It was loaded with meat,” Rich R. said.

“What a great place! Located in cozy downtown Milford you will find some of the most tasty dishes. The Saturday special was the lobster roll...This one was amazing! Filled with lobster claw meat and perfectly placed on the beautifully cooked bread. Only tasted it since my wife ordered oy but wow!” according to Tom T.

“Five stars is not enough for this place! The pictures are from my last visit but ironically I had the lobster roll again! It is nearly impossible to get a lobster roll that is super fresh - but here we are! P.S. tip your servers HUGE people!” said Tami W.

To get the famed lobster roll, keep an eye on The Governor’s Facebook page; that’s where they post their daily specials.

As for our neighbors in Kentucky and Indiana, Yelp says the best lobster rolls can be found at Gourmet Provisions in Louisville and Caplinger’s Fresh Catch in Indianapolis.

The Governor, 231 Main St., Milford. More info: governordiner.com.

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