Southeast Light Delights

Loooooobster. Buuuuuuuutter.
Wow this place was an indulgent treat. Stopped by for a bite based on Unilocal reviews and was not disappointed. Pricey but worth it.
I got the hot lobster roll with butter. With butter is an understatement. The succulent lobster meat (which wasn’t overstuffed but was substantial) was served on a tasty crispy roll which was already drenched in the golden nectar of the gods. And then a butter dipping cup on the side. Omg. Butter.
The other meal was the lobster grilled cheese which I am absolutely coming back for with a perfect thick cut and buttery sourdough as its foundation, lobster meat, cheese, and we added crispy bacon and some of the best sweet homegrown yellow & red tomatoes I’ve had. Tomatoes were thick cut so we ended up eating them separately but they were wonderful.
Kudos to the staff on hand for serving up great food and great conversation. Even had beach chairs for customers to sit & enjoy with the view of the South Point Lighthouse!

I came home excited to write this review. By far the best lobster roll I’ve had in ages, maybe ever. Having grown accustomed to solid red hook lobster pound and Luke’s lobster staples in NYC, i was instantly reminded what the highest quality can taste like.
Southeast lighthouse is a hike up the hill – need bike, moped, cab, car, or feet willing to walk the 1 ½ mile drag from town. The food truck sits at the base of the lighthouse. They provide blankets for lunches picnics on the grounds and a playing card to match your order when called out. The service was friendly (he informed me that he caught this lobster himself that morning!) and the roll itself unbelievably delicious.
Roll: hot and crunchy with BIBB lettuce. Major points. I’m guessing at least a lb of lobster meat. 21.50. Can be served cold with mayo or hot with butter. They also make a satisfying lobster grilled cheese, carry local soda company sodas, and hot dogs for the kiddos.
COMPLETELY worth the schlep… already wishing I had another! Far and away best lobster on the island.

Fantastic new food truck (!!) on Block island, located at the Southeast Lighthouse. They have only been opened for one month (as of August 2014) and already I can say that they offer the best lobster roll I’ve had on the island. And I ‘ve been coming to BI for many, many years!
High prices but absolutely worth it and deserving for the exceptional quality of food. Menu is small but interesting — hot or cold lobster rolls, lobster roll with bacon and manchego cheese, lobster grilled cheese… also excellent options for non-​lobster lovers including caprese sandwich, grilled cheese or hot dog.
The hot buttered lobster roll ($ 22) was incredible. A perfectly grilled roll with warm pieces of large lobster meat — not mixed with anything!!! That’s how a lobster roll should be. No mayo, no celery… just fresh lobster and warm butter to pour over it all. And lemon of course! Fantastic!
The caprese sandwich was also excellent — very fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on a grilled bun with delicious balsamic vinegar. We were so happy to try this new food truck! They even have picnic blankets available to borrow to eat and lounge and enjoy the views for the beautiful Southeast Lighthouse. Don’t miss this spot!