We tried Des Moines' top lobster rolls
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Lobster rolls from St. Kilda, Destination Grille and Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster. Photos: Linh Ta/Axios
Lobster rolls were all the rage at the Iowa State Fair, but you can snag this coastal dish beyond the 11-day event.
Driving the news: We delightedly dined on lobster rolls from St. Kilda Collective, Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster, and Destination Grille to give you our thoughts.
- As always, the food for our reviews is paid out of our pockets.
St. Kilda Collective
What it is: A classic Maine lobster roll with lemon aioli, celery, herbs and a buttered bun with fries on the side.
- It's available sometimes during brunch and on Thursdays during the Valley Junction Farmers Market.
Price: $20
💠Thought bubble: There wasn't anything extraordinary about it, but if you're craving a classic cold lobster roll, this dish hits the spot.
Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster
What it is: A hot, Connecticut-style lobster roll with lemon, chives, butter and a New England roll. Fries on the side.
Price: $30
Thought bubble: This was the most expensive lobster roll, but it was also the tastiest (though it depends if you prefer hot or cold!)
- The bun was stuffed with large, buttery chunks of lobster. On the side was an addictive lobster-infused butter that took that sweet, briny flavor to the next level.
Destination Grille
What it is: A cold lobster stuffing with chives and charred lemon on a roll. Choice of side.
Price: $28
Thought bubble: It's huge! It had the least lobster flavor out of all the rolls though.
- Texturally, there were more shredded bits than meaty lobster chunks.