Whether it’s to leaf peep in the fall or sit by the water in the summer, it’s always a great time to visit Maine. From beautiful coastlines to a delicious food scene, Maine has something for everyone. 

To help all those planning their next trip to Maine, we’ve assembled a tourist’s guide of the best places to get Maine Lobster. The next time you come to our home state, be sure to add these to your list to help support these incredible lobster-loving small businesses. Some are open seasonally, so be sure to double check before visiting.

Southern Coast 

• Bob’s Clam Hut – 315 US-1, Kittery, ME
• Chauncey Creek – 16 Chauncey Creek Rd, Kittery Point, ME 03905
• Footbridge Lobster – 108 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907
• Mike’s Clam Shack – 1150 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
• Ogunquit Lobster Pound – 504 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907
• Wells Beach Lobster Pound – 321 Webhannet Dr, Wells, ME 04090
• Sea Salt Lobster – 660 Main St, Saco, ME 
• Johnny Shucks – 16 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 
• The Clam Shack – 2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME
• The Boathouse – 21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
• Cape Pier Chowder House – 79 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME
• Fish & Whistle – 299 Main St, Biddeford, ME

Greater Portland 

• Allagash Brewing Company – 50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME (Bite Into Maine food truck) 
• Bite into Maine – 31 Diamond St, Portland, ME, and 185 US-1, Scarborough, ME
• Bayley’s Lobster Pound – 9 Avenue Six, Scarborough, ME
• Scarborough Fish & Lobster – 697 Route 1, Scarborough, ME
• Cook’s Lobster & Ale House – 68 Garrison Cove Road, Bailey Island, ME
• DiMillo’s On the Water – 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 
• The Highroller Lobster Co.  – 104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 
• Luke’s Lobster – 60 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 
• Portland Lobster Co. – 180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 
• Day’s Crabmeat & Lobster – 1269 US-1, Yarmouth, ME 
• Island Lobster Co – 20 Island Ave, Peaks Island, ME 
• Bite Into Maine – 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
• The Lobster Shack at Two Lights – 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
• Cousins Maine Lobster – 12 Captain Strout Cir, Cape Elizabeth, ME 
• Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company – 36 Main St, South Freeport, ME 

Mid-Coast 

• Gurnet Trading Company – 602 Gurnet Rd, Brunswick, ME
• Carrier’s Mainely Lobster – 10 State Route 46, Bucksport, ME
• Fish House Fish Market – Fish Beach Ln, Monhegan, ME
• Primo Restaurant – 2 Main St, Rockland, ME 
• McLoons Lobster Shack – 315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, ME 
• Red’s Eats – 41 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 
• Sprague’s Lobster – 22 Main St, Wiscasset, ME
• Taste of Maine – 161 Main St, Woolwich, ME

Downeast 

• Chipman’s Wharf – 304 Wyman Rd, Milbridge, ME 
• The Knotty Lobster – 99 Main St, Milbridge, ME 
• Pepper’s Landing – 170 Main St, Old Town, ME 
• Beal’s Lobster Pier – 182 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 
• Union River Lobster Pot – 8 South St, Ellsworth, ME 
• Bar Harbor Lobster Co. – 297 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 
• The Travelin’ Lobster – 1569 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME 
• Must Be Nice Lobster – 2 Cross St, Belfast, ME 
• Thurston’s Lobster Pound – 9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME
• Gateway Lunt’s Lobster Pound – 1133 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME
• Perry’s Lobster Co. – 1076 Newbury Neck Rd, Surry, ME

If you don’t see your restaurant here and think it should be included, contact the MLMC at kmorrison@lobsterfrommaine.com

Maine is known for its delicious Maine Lobster, and businesses across the state help tourists and locals to enjoy the iconic dish both in person and online. If you can’t make it to the Pine Tree State, you can still support local businesses by ordering online.