FOOD NEWS
The Absolute Best Restaurants In Maine To Enjoy Lobster
BY Hunter Wren Miele
The Clam Shack
The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport is known for its unique lobster roll, which is served on a toasted round roll from a local bakery instead of the classic hot dog bun.
For their rolls, diners can choose warm drawn butter or mayo as the garnish to dress their five ounces of hand-picked lobster meat fresh from the Kennebunkport coast.
Maine Lobster Club
Made by owner Wayne Oxton, the lobster roll at Rockland’s Maine Lobster Club is delicious. You can pick a regular or large roll and get two rolls at a lower cost.
When ordering your lobster roll, be sure to get it doused with both mayo and butter for a decent, creamy sandwich that gives lobster's natural sweetness a glorious flavor boost.
Lobster Shack At Two Lights
Located in Cape Elizabeth, The Lobster Shack at Two Lights will give you a breathtaking view of the Atlantic as you enjoy its legendary lobster dinner.
You can get the meal with your choice of sides and eat it at a picnic table, with the waves crashing on the coast acting as a reminder that your lobster came right from the ocean.
McLoon's Lobster Shack
When at South Thomaston's McLoon's Lobster Shack, start with the clam dip laden with bacon, sour cream, and scallions, then savor a steamed lobster dinner.
You can also opt for the Lobster Rolls Royce — an extra-large roll made with a whopping half-pound of meat. When the weather cools down, warm up with a cup of creamy lobster stew.
Thurston's Lobster Pound
Comprising hot, bubbling cream cheese, lobster bits, and a hint of spice, the hot lobster dip at Thurston's Lobster Pound in Acadia National Park is famous.
For dinner, you can choose either a hard shell or soft shell lobster. However, the folks at Thurston's recommend the soft shell lobster for its sweeter and softer meat.