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Sep 12, 2023 · September 12, 2023. Maine’s love of lobster is showcased in many ways, but it’s the roadside shack that signals the start of summer. Since the first shacks popped up on Route 1, greeting tourists in the 1970s, these tiny buildings have been a magnetic force that draws people in. The lines are so long you’d think it was a Taylor Swift concert.
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- Bayley’s Lobster Pound. 9 Ave 6, Scarborough, ME 04074-8838, USA. Phone +1 207-883-4571. Web Visit website. Said to be the birthplace of the Maine lobster roll, Bayley’s in Pine Point, Maine, is a busy lobster wholesaling operation with a lovely restaurant and bar on an open-air pier overlooking the marshy Nonesuch River.
- Five Islands Lobster Company. 1447 5 Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, USA. Phone +1 207-371-2990. Web Visit website. The lobster gods surely smile down on Five Islands in Georgetown, Maine.
- Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier. 16 Chauncey Creek Rd, Kittery Point, ME 03905, USA. Phone +1 207-439-1030. Web Visit website. Hard by a tidal creek on Maine’s southern border, this place serves up boiled lobsters on its brightly colored picnic tables throughout the summer months.
- Thurston’s Lobster Pound. 9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME 04612, USA. Phone +1 207-244-7600. Web Visit website. This double-decker lobster shack overlooking beautiful Bass Harbor sits right next to a large lobster dock, where dozens of boats come and go throughout the day with their fresh catches.
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- Young’s Lobster Pound, Belfast. Those who have never experienced a proper lobster pound should head straight to quiet Belfast, where Young's Lobster Pound offers a quintessential experience.
- Red’s Eats, Wiscasset. One of Maine’s most famous lobster rolls can be found in the tiny town of Wiscasset, where Red's Eats – a family-run business that has been nestled at the riverfront since 1938 – lures a steady stream of foodies in search of lobster heaven.
- The Camden Harbour Inn, Camden. Operated by a pair of Dutchmen, the Camden Harbour Inn resides in the idyllic town of Camden. Guests of this decorated, Relais & Chateaux property stay in-house to enjoy the lauded restaurant Natalie's.
- The Black Point Inn, Scarborough. The Black Point Inn has been an institution in quiet Scarborough since the late 1800s. The inn offers a pair of dining options: the casual Chart Room and the classy Point Restaurant.
- Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Kittery Point. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier.
- Shore Road Lobster. Off a back road, along the coast, in York, is a little red country store that serves excellent, fresh, and inexpensive, lobster and lobster rolls.
- Barnacle Billy’s, Perkins Cove. Barnacle Billy’s.
- The Clam Shack, Kennebunkport. In beautiful Kennebunkport, on the bridge over the Kennebunk River, the Clam Shack is considered (along with Red’s Eats) one of the best, if not the best, place for lobster rolls in the entire State of Maine.
One of the world’s most iconic foods and that’s not hyperbole. It’s the small creature that truly separates Maine from the rest of the world. Lobster is to Maine as the baguette is to France. Mainers have had centuries of practice preparing this delectable crustacean—from a classic lobster roll to a five-star restaurant’s creative ...
Jun 17, 2023 · Young’s Lobster Pound, Belfast Young’s Lobster in Belfast is another of Maine’s best lobster shacks. ©Hilary Nangle. Sure, there’s seating upstairs, which comes in handy on an inclement day, but the best seats at Young’s Lobster Pound are the picnic tables on the deck hanging over Belfast’s harbor. This barn of lobster shack, under ...
Dec 28, 2022 · 18 Coastal Towns in Maine: Hidden Gems & Popular Must Visit Spots - September 3, 2023; ... family-owned vibe is a defining trait of Maine’s best lobster pounds.
