20 best Maine lobster rolls restaurants to try

20 best Maine lobster rolls restaurants to try

Lobster Rolls are such a popular delicacy in Maine and Connecticut that the variations of lobster rolls are named after these places. In this list, we will look at the popular spots in Maine to grab good Lobster Rolls. Please note that some of these places might be temporarily closed and check if they are open before visiting.

20. Fox’s Lobster House - York

Located next to the Nubble Lighthouse, this Fox's offers a stunning view. Despite the complaints about the small portion size, a majority of the customers are satisfied with the lobster experience Fox's Lobster House has to offer. More than their Lobster rolls, their Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, and New England Clam Chowder are popular among customers.

19. Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company - South Freeport

This small lobster shack just 10 minutes away from Harraseeket River has been serving lobster rolls and other seafood items since the 1970s. Since then, they have had both indoor and outdoor spaces, to sit and have their popular cold lobster rolls and whoopise pies wherever you like. Please keep in mind to carry cash.

18. Susan's Fish and Chips - Portland

This restaurant opened in an old auto garage, is known for its seafood items despite being far away from any water bodies. Their simple Maine-style lobster rolls served with mayo are a hit among the customers. Alongside the rolls, other recommended items by customers include Haddock, Seafood Chowder, etc.

17. Langsford Road Lobster & Fish House - Cape Porpoise

This is not a restaurant but primarily a seafood market but many also talk positively about their lobster rolls. In case you are here to have food, they only have three picnic tables available. Despite the good reviews on the lobster rolls, some feel that the menu is over priced.

16. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights - Cape Elizabeth

With outdoor umbrella-overhead seating, Lobster Shack at Two Lights located on a rocky coast is the perfect place to have good food and view. Though their lobster rolls have a pretty good name, their most recommended item is the steamed lobster. Though their lobster is not considered cheap, it is considered worth the price by many.

15. The Highroller Lobster Co. - Portland

For Emily Kyle from Google Reviews having a lobster roll from Highroller's ruined all other lobster rolls because it was that good. Other than the popular lobster roll, their lobster brisque and oatmeal pie is also popular among visitors. At Highroller Lobster, customers can either order via phone by scanning the QR code or walk up to the ordering counter.

14. Scales - Portland

This New England restaurant near Maine Wharf offers a beautiful view of waterfronts as well as a working harbor, dining here is worth the experience alone, but fortunately, the food is good too. The most recommended dishes are Lobster Rolls, served with a pound of lobster in a baking roll, seafood stew, etc.

13. Bob's Clam Hut - Kittery

According to many who visited Bob's Clam Hut seeing the online reviews, the place is worth the hype. And like almost all the food spots on this list, Bob's popular dish is Lobster rolls seconded by their fries. They also had a place in New Portland but unfortunately, it is permanently closed.

12. Footbridge lobster-Ogunquit

Footbridge Lobster is described as a "funky walk-up seafood shack" and their specialty is lobster rolls. The lobster rolls are known for their generous portion (the rolls are said to have tails claws and even knuckles meat). Since the shack is known for catching its lobster it is no surprise that many customers describe the meat in the lobster roll as the freshest they have ever had.

11. Five Island Lobster co - Georgetown

Overlooking a harbor, Five Islands is a good spot to enjoy seafood while enjoying the scenery outside and watching people catch fresh lobsters. Other than their very popular lobster rolls, other items like fried seafood are also a hit among visitors. The scenic location of the place also makes the drive to the place a joyful experience.

10. Joe's on a roll - Beverly

This one recommendation also popped up on a Reddit query regarding the best lobster rolls in Maine and the online reviews tend to suggest that Joe's on a Roll serves a pretty good quality lobster roll. Almost every item on their menu has positive reviews from customers, but their lobster rolls do have a separate fan base.

9. Port Lobster - Kennebunkport

Port Lobster is a counter-serve food establishment that provides different types of seafood and lobster rolls to its customers. Their most recommended item is the lobster roll. Now, this place is not a restaurant but rather an establishment that also sells fresh raw seafood to customers, so on the way maybe you can get some fresh lobsters to make some rolls at home.

8. Fish House - Monhegan Island

With outdoor seating providing a good view and interesting design choices, this seafood spot is known to serve good fish tacos and lobster rolls. They don't offer a very large menu and these are the most popular items on the menu, so if you just wanna have a decent lobster roll give this place a try.

7. Young’s Lobster Pound - Belfast

There are picnic tables with a view of the waterfront for customers to enjoy their food. Coming to food, they serve many types of seafood that are said to be freshly cooked for the customer, but their popular items include crab rolls, lobster rolls, and lobster tails.

6. Chipman's Wharf - Milbridge

The place you should visit if you want to watch lobstermen unload fresh lobster off their boat and enjoy a good lobster roll is the rooftop restaurant in Chipman's Wharf. Other than their warm and buttery lobster rolls, other items like their lobster Mac n Cheese are also popular among customers.

5. Red's Eats - Wiscasset

Though there are mixed reviews right now regarding this longstanding shack to many, it is still their go-to spot for Lobster Rolls in Maine. Many enjoy having their big lobster rolls while enjoying the view from the seating area. They also provide a plated version of the lobster rolls in case you don't want bread. The wait time at Red's is usually really long.

4. Bite into Maine - Fort Williams

Though not a restaurant, but a food truck, Bite into Maine is known to serve one of the best lobster rolls in Maine. Though they started in Fort Williams, they also have a takeout storefront in Scarborough. The truck sells different styles of lobster rolls- Connecticut-style, Maine-style, Picnic-style, Wasabi-style, etc.

3. Eventide Oyster Co Portland

Eventide Brown Butter Lobster Rolls served in bao buns with brown butter, and their Oysters are a few of the most recommended items from this small seafood joint cum raw bar. Reviewers on Google warn to order more rolls not just because they taste good, but because their portion size is usually smaller than normal.

2. Luke's Lobster - Portland

Serving a lot more than just Lobster Rolls, the second runner-up in this list is Luke's Lobster in Portland. Run by Luke Holden, who sources Lobsters directly from his dad's lobster processing facility, you can enjoy a fresh lobster roll topped with their special seasonings without any side dishes while looking at the view. The wait time for food depends on the rush of the day; lunch times are usually hectic.

1.McLoons Lobster Shack - South Thomaston

The winner of this list is McLoon, a place that has claimed its spot among many lists on social media and even Reddit as one of the best places in Maine to get Lobster Rolls. This family-owned lobster shack eludes a friendly vibe; you can choose to have the warm butter lobster rolls, the mayo one, or both.