For the second year in a row, Red’s Eats, a red shack in Maine that’s been a destination of travelers and locals alike, was voted by readers as the best place to get a lobster roll.

This Downtown Boston destination is steeped in history: according to Union Oyster House president Joe Milano, it is the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the country, having opened in 1826. Today, visitors love the lobster rolls, with a slight preference for the cold ones. These are made with tail, knuckle, and claw meat, perched on a toasted roll, with some diced celery mixed in, and enough lettuce for crunch.

Cape Cod locals and newcomers visiting the area flock to Sesuit Harbor Cafe, a seafood shack with a fun and casual environment. Covered in nautical decor, the spot has something of a following, with customers who treat dining there and scoring a picnic table “like a sport,” according to manager Shawn Stuber. The cold lobster roll is served on a small bed of lettuce on a New England style hot dog bun.

This eatery moved from East Boston to its industrial space in Winthrop in 2012, and today, patrons enjoy plates of seafood while taking in the view of Boston Harbor and the skyline. You have a choice of getting a cold lobster roll prepared with claw, knuckle, and tail meat, served with iceberg lettuce on a New England style hot dog roll, or you can pick a roll made with just tail.

The lobster rolls at Eventide Oyster Co. are small, yes, but they’re also unique. The dish is served hot, on a Chinese-style steamed bun, an unusual twist on the menu item. The meat is prepared in brown butter with a hint of lemon, and it comes garnished with chives.