Lobster's place in America has evolved throughout its existence, and along the way, we've put plenty of new spins on the dish.

Nowadays, diners can find variations of the iconic summer sandwich all over the U.S., available at seafood shacks and restaurants all around the country. Here are 5 to try during your summer travels.

My boyfriend and I had strategized our weekend trip to Maine with a carefully mapped selection of local favorites, return-worthy lobster rolls, and breathtaking views from our road trip the year before. We snacked, shopped, and chatted our way up to our destination.

Edited down from a 1,001, for your reading pleasure.

The most complex part is the opening question: which lobster roll do you want to make?

Don't be crabby! It's summer seafood season.