Waldorf shoppers have a new reason to linger along Crain Highway, as Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has officially opened a storefront in the Waldorf Shopping Center, serving Maine-style lobster rolls and a tight, seafood-focused menu. The fast-casual counter turns out both chilled and warm lobster rolls, plus lobster mac, New England clam chowder and other lobster-heavy sides. Owners and local operators were on hand for the debut, talking up the chain’s sourcing and techniques while marking the brand’s first Southern Maryland location and giving Charles County diners a dedicated lobster-roll fix.
Founder Dan Beck joined co-owners Ronnie and Jonny Horne in a segment on the opening that aired on FOX 5 DC, where they broke down what sets their rolls apart. The station posted the segment on March 19, 2026, spotlighting the chain’s straightforward approach to handling lobster. So far, that on-camera appearance stands as the highest-profile local coverage of Waldorf’s new roll shop.
Menu and sourcing
The Waldorf menu sticks to a small lineup of lobster-centered items, including the Classic chilled lobster roll, the warm Connecticut roll, lobster mac and a Bar Harbor option that piles on extra meat, according to Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. The brand’s “Our Lobster Tale” page outlines Beck’s ties to Maine and notes that the chain buys lobster directly from Maine fishermen, with an emphasis on simple, traditional preparations. The Waldorf page also lists daily hours, a local phone number and options for online ordering for pickup and delivery.
Why Waldorf?
Local economic development listings place Mason’s at 3716 Robert S. Crain Highway, Unit 116, next to Marcos Pizza in the Waldorf Shopping Center, framing the opening as part of a broader influx of new retail and dining in the area, per Meet Charles County. The listing notes that this is Mason’s first storefront in Southern Maryland and that it adds to the brand’s recent growth across the wider DMV region. For commuters and shoppers along Crain Highway, the counter-service setup offers a quick seafood option at both lunch and dinner.
The shop is open daily and currently takes both walk-in and online orders, which gives nearby residents and travelers a straightforward grab-and-go choice. Expect the chain to keep leaning on local media hits and social media buzz while the Waldorf location settles into its new neighborhood routine.
