We’re a few hours from New England, but summertime stirs up hankerings for seafood just the same in the Big Apple as it does up north. Get your fix, whether it’s lobster, crab, clam or oyster you crave. These are our favorite seafood sandwiches in the city, from lobster rolls to authentic NOLA po’ boys.

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Clam Roll, Littleneck

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288 3rd Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-1921
littleneckbrooklyn.com

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This clamshack in Gowanus (no, the clams are not from the canal) has  attracted a devout following for its New England style clam roll, among other treats from the sea such as lobster rolls and steamer clams. On the drinking front: Choose from a small selection of wines, with a focus on local varieties, or from five beers on tap including Ithaca Flower Power IPA, Captain Lawrence Smoked Porter and Greenport Harbor Ale.

Lobster BLT, Red Hook Lobster Truck

Lobster Pound BLT (credit: Red Hook Lobster/Facebook)

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The “lobster wars” among the city’s seafood-themed food trucks mean New Yorkers are treated to all sorts of creative takes on seafood sandwiches. One of our favorites is the Lobster BLT from the Red Hood Lobster Truck. The sandwich comes on the same lightly-toasted, top-sliced bun the truck uses for the lobster rolls. In addition to a healthy dose of lobster mixed with apple chipotle mayo, there are 2 thick slices of bacon and tomato on the bun. It’s all topped with paprika, which gives the sandwich a nice color, and adds a slightly smoky flavor that complements the lobster really well.

Aquagrill Sandwich, Aquagrill

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210 Spring St.
New York, NY
212-274-0587
aquagrill.com

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Aquagrill Oyster Bar has made a splash on the seafood scene, consistently finding their way atop Zagat rankings of the city’s best raw bar and best seafood restaurants. Along with the extensive raw oyster selection, the SoHo seafood spot boasts a number of seafood sandwiches, including the Aquagrill Sandwich: Roasted Dungeness Crabcakes, sweet veggie slaw and tarragon tartar Sauce. One of the pricer items on our list, costing you a cool $17.50.

Lobster Roll, Lobster Joint

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1073 Manhattan Avenue
718-389-8990
lobsterjoint.com

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The fast growing lobster roll trend sure didn’t miss Greenpoint. Lobster Joint also serves up other seaside fare–crab and clam rolls plus hamburgers and fish sandwiches–into the late night. Stick to the sandwiches to eat cheaply, or you can split their $33 lobster dinner that includes a 1 3/4 lb lobster with sides.

Crab Cake Sandwich, Catch of the Day

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Citi Field
Field level, behind section 102

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Seafood at a ballpark may make you hesitate, but rest assured, springtime baseball warrants the excellent clam chowder to warm you up on a cold evening. The real gem at Catch of the Day is the crab cake sandwich – nearly all lump crabmeat topped with housemade tartar sauce, it is sure to please a seafood-loving stadium goer. A better choice than the location’s subpar lobster roll (pictured).

Lobster Roll, Luke’s Lobster

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9 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
212-387-8487
lukeslobster.com

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If we’re going to mention lobster rolls, we must show our appreciation for Luke’s Lobster. With old-fashioned tile floors and buoys in the window, this wildly popular spot tosses its fresh Maine lobster with a small amount of Hellman’s mayonnaise, adds a dash of celery salt, oregano and thyme, and slaps it in a white-bread bun. Have it alone for $14 or with a Maine Root soda and chips for $16. In the last year, Luke’s Lobster has opened two new locations: One in the Financial District and one at the Food Hall at the Plaza, to supplement their UWS, UES and East Village locations.

Shrimp Sandwich, A Salt & Battery

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12 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY
(212) 691-2713
asaltandbattery.com/

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Walking into A Salt & Battery is much like walking into your average chip shop in London: a simple board posted up with the menu, very simple fried fare that will feed you and get on your way in no time at all. Chip shops are to London, then, what slice joints are to New York. A Salt & Battery does an excellent job of filling this need for a proper chip shop in the West Village and offers up British delights such as chip butties (sandwiches filled with chips and ketchup, on buttered white bread), various types of fried fish, shrimp, and even scallops. Of course, to finish your meal, you can have your choice of deep fried candy bars: Mars Bar, Toffee Crisp, or a Lion Bar. Why not?

Lobster Roll, Mermaid Oyster Bar

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79 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 260-0100
themermaidnyc.com

This Mermaid Inn spinoff has an unusually large lobster roll served on a buttered toasted Amy’s Bread brioche. The Monday special offers it for $26 accompanied by crackers, old Bay spiced fries, a beer and chocolate pudding for dessert.

Sea Sandwich, Cheeky’s

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35 Orchard St
(between Canal St & Hester St)
New York, NY 10002

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Find Cheeky’s authentic New Orleans-style sandwiches at their Chinatown outpost or at Brooklyn’s Dekalb Market. Homesick Louisiana natives have said this half oyster, half shrimp sandwich is everything they could want when they’re craving a taste of home. Fresh fish ingredients mixed together on a roll. The only complaints we heard from those who tried the po’ boy were that it’s a bit small for the price. So tasty, it leaves you wanting more.

Lobster Roll, Ed’s Lobster Bar

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222 Lafayette Street
NY, NY 10012
(212)343-3236
lobsterbarnyc.com
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Ed’s lobster roll was voted best by Iron Chef Michael Symon on Food Network’s Food Feud. It’s no surprise, because Ed uses fresh lobsters from Maine and cooks on premises. Unlike Luke’s Lobster, which only uses the crustacean’s claws and knuckles, Ed uses the whole lobster—knuckles, claws and tail, and adds celery, mayo and a bit of lemon. Ed is serious about his lobster—in fact, he loves lobster so much he has one tattooed on his arm.