The Top Seafood Shacks in Maine

By Food & Wine
Updated July 28, 2016
© Tim Colson
Though it’s now a destination for beer and bakeries, this state is still the best in the country at good old-fashioned, can’t-get-any-fresher, put-a-bib-on shellfish. Here are six mandatory stops for the lobster-obsessed.
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Dudley’s Refresher, Castine 


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This newcomer on the town dock has become an overnight hit with picky locals. 5 Sea St.; dudleysrefresher.com.

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Red’s Eats, Wiscasset


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This roadside shack boasts that there’s one whole lobster in each roll. 41 Water St.; 207-882-6128.

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Bite Into Maine, 
Cape Elizabeth


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Go for the scenic view of Portland Head Light, stay for the killer lobster rolls on local buns. 1000 Shore Rd.; biteintomaine.com.

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The Clam Shack, Kennebunk


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Built on a bridge; has the finest fried clams in Maine. The steamed lobster and lemonade are tops. 2 Western Ave.; theclamshack.net.

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Barnacle Billy’s, Ogunquit


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Snag a table on the deck for sunset views. Check on the wait via webcam before you go. 50-70 Perkins Cove Rd.; barnbilly.com.

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Chauncey Creek 
Lobster Pier, 
Kittery Point


Credit: © Tim Colson

Our favorite outlet-shopping respite—minutes from Kittery. 16 Chauncey Creek Rd.; chaunceycreek.com.

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