[2] According to the "Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink"[3] the lobster roll originated as a hot dish at a restaurant named Perry's in Milford, Connecticut, as early as 1929.

"[citation needed] As far back as 1970, chopped lobster meat heated in drawn butter was served on a hot dog bun at roadside stands such as Red's Eats in Maine.

The filling consists of chunked knuckle, claw, and lobster tail and is only lightly seasoned if at all.

[citation needed] Lobster rolls are a popular seasonal meal, particularly among tourists throughout the Maritime provinces in Canada, especially Nova Scotia, where they may also appear on hamburger buns, baguettes, or other types of bread rolls and even in pita pockets.

[citation needed] McDonald's restaurants in Canadian provinces, such as Nova Scotia and Ontario,[6] as well as in New England,[7] sometimes offer lobster rolls as a seasonal item in the summer.