The Lobster Trail – Official Guide to Maine’s Lobster Shacks, markets and restaurants
225 Miles Kittery to Bar Harbor
The LOBSTER TRAIL
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From dockside shacks to white-tablecloth dining, Maine is where the ocean meets the plate.
Here, every roll, boil, and bisque tells a story of tradition, salt air, and simple perfection straight from the coast.
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Mabel’s Lobster Claw
Kennebunkport Restaurant Tradition since 1953 Nestled on a cove in Kennebunkport, Mabel’s Lobster Claw has been serving classic Maine seafood since the 1950s. A vibrant
Dry Dock Portland
Dry Dock Portland in Portland offers a taste of Maine’s coast with a setting that reflects the area’s maritime charm. Seafood and lobster dishes are
Lil Chippy
Lil Chippy in Portland offers a taste of Maine’s coast with a setting that reflects the area’s maritime charm. nan Seafood and lobster dishes are
Paella Seafood
Paella Seafood in Portland offers a taste of Maine’s coast with a setting that reflects the area’s maritime charm. Compact seafood takeaway dishing up paella,
DiMillo’s On the Water
DiMillo’s On the Water in Portland offers a taste of Maine’s coast with a setting that reflects the area’s maritime charm. Popular marina mainstay in
The Highroller Lobster Co.
The Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland offers a taste of Maine’s coast with a setting that reflects the area’s maritime charm. Lobster rolls & other
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A Kennebunkport Maine Weekend Getaway: Lobster, History, and One Iconic Neon Sign
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An Ogunquit Maine Weekend Getaway: Art, walking trails, and serious lobster
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