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The Top Seafood Shacks in Maine

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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    1 of 6 Dudley’s Refresher, Castine
    2 of 6 Red’s Eats, Wiscasset
    3 of 6 Bite Into Maine, Cape Elizabeth
    4 of 6 The Clam Shack, Kennebunk
    5 of 6 Barnacle Billy’s, Ogunquit
    6 of 6 Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Kittery Point

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