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Boston.com readers share the best seafood restaurants in Maine
"Best lobster rolls ever."
Boston.com readers have strong feelings about Maine seafood.
After TravelMag went on a seafood road trip in Maine and named 10 “can’t-miss” spots, many Boston.com readers were largely unimpressed and offered more than 20 alternatives they say are better.
Of the 109 readers who answered our informal poll about the TravelMag list, the clear favorite was The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, chosen by 26% of readers. But most readers — 42% — chose “other” as the top spot and listed their own favorite.
Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery, missing from the TravelMag list, has the “BEST CLAMS IN THE WORLD,” wrote reader Brian from Warren, R.I.
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Peter H. from Wales wrote the following about Fish & Whistle in Biddeford, also absent from the list, “Simply the best fish and chips that you will ever have.”
Roy from Methuen, known as “a haddock sandwich aficionado,” called the blackened haddock sandwich at Dolphin Marina & Restaurant in Harpswell (not on the list either) “top notch.”
Ahead, check out the best seafood spots in Maine, according to Boston.com readers.
Why readers love The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport
“Their fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls are ALL excellent and the vibe is pure New England.” — Michele B. from Concord
“The food + the views.” — Rich C. from Mansfield
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“Best lobster rolls ever.” — Dan G. from Portsmouth, N.H.
Top seafood spots that didn’t make TravelMag’s list
Barnacle Billy’s in Ogunquit — Anonymous reader
Bayley’s Lobster Pound in Scarborough — Mark S. from Springfield
Beal’s Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor — Peter M. from southern Maine
Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery — Brian from Warren, R.I.
Claws in Rockland — Peter M. from Dover
DiMillo’s in Portland — Anonymous reader from Norwell
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant in Harpswell — Roy from Methuen
Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant in Wells — Anonymous reader
Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant and Seafood Market in Raymond. — Anonymous reader
Fish & Whistle in Biddeford — Peter H. from Wales
Footbridge Lobster in Ogunquit — Anonymous reader
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company in Freeport — Michael B. from Yarmouth, Maine
Ken’s Place in Scarborough — Mije P. from Lyman
Red’s Eats in Wiscasset — Randee S.
The Clam Bar in Portland — Megan from N.H.
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth — Ken R. from Wilmington
The Red Barn in Augusta — Dan from Winchester
The Shuck Station in Newcastle — Dave D. from Littleton
Union River Lobster Pot in Ellsworth — Anonymous reader from Ellsworth
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Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast — Archer from Belfast, Maine
Yu Takeout in Hancock — Anonymous reader
What's your favorite 'can't-miss' seafood restaurant in Maine?
The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport
26%
Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland
6%
J's Oyster in Portland
2%
Five Islands Lobster Co. in Georgetown
13%
McLoon's Lobster Shack in Thomaston
3%
Thurston's Lobster Pound in Bernard
1%
Beal's Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor
1%
The Travelin' Lobster in Bar Harbor
1%
Bagaduce Lunch in Penobscot
4%
Helen's Restaurant in Machias
2%
Other
42%
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