Lobster in New England

[Jiffymom]

Arriving five days prior to cruise will do a road trip.

Boston to Vermont over to New Hampshire then to the mid coast of Maine back to Boston.

Have not picked our hotels yet. We don't go till

October of 15? I know I'm excited planning early.

 

We were in Maine 1995 and we could stop in some great lobster shacks and have huge meals for 9.95. Yes those were the good ole days. So do you recommend any fun lobster shacks reasonable along our travels

[Nitemare]

Best lobster I've had in New England (and I've eaten at dozens of places) is at Red's Eats, on Route 1 in Wiscasset Maine.

 

Here's a blog that has lots of info on places to get lobster rolls: http://lobstergal.com/

 

she hasn't updated recently, and I don't always agree with her. I think Belle Isle (in a new location across the street from where it was since she posted) is the 2nd best I've ever had and she didn't like it.

 

Other ones I liked were at the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, and The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Elizabeth,

Edited August 14, 2014 by Nitemare

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Red's Eats. is the best ..

[Jan_In_Maine]

We stopped there early this summer - it was packed - but we had a great time! Jan

[VidaNaPraia]

Hard not to get it right with a basic boiled lobster.....

 

Saw restaurant/shack 'twofers' recently (in more touristed southern Maine) for $15.95/pp.

[ctjon]

The lobster dock in boothbay harbor is superb and the view is even better

[chengkp75]

Prices in October will be higher than summer, just because the guys go out less when its cold. Lots of places will do 2 chix for $12-15 mid-summer. Lots of the coastal shacks will close up at the end of September.

 

Lobster shack in Cape Elizabeth has great views, but is overpriced, and not sure if they are still open in October.

 

Cook's lobster shack on Bailey's Island was always great, haven't been there in a few years (tend to cook my own).

 

In Portland, Becky's Diner does a good lobster roll, and the Guinness battered fried lobster at Bull Feeney's is to die for.

[Jan_In_Maine]

Two of my favorite places :D

 

http://bealslobster.com/

 

http://www.trentonbridgelobster.com/

 

 

Really like Boothbay Harbor lobster dock also!

Edited August 22, 2014 by Jan_In_Maine
to add info

[KirkNC]

Best lobster I've had in New England (and I've eaten at dozens of places) is at Red's Eats, on Route 1 in Wiscasset Maine.

 

Here's a blog that has lots of info on places to get lobster rolls: http://lobstergal.com/

 

she hasn't updated recently, and I don't always agree with her. I think Belle Isle (in a new location across the street from where it was since she posted) is the 2nd best I've ever had and she didn't like it.

 

Other ones I liked were at the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, and The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Elizabeth,

 

Thanks, I have made some notes!

[Karen1956]

Two of my favorite places :D

 

http://bealslobster.com/

 

http://www.trentonbridgelobster.com/

 

 

Really like Boothbay Harbor lobster dock also!

 

 

How far are these from the cruise port???

 

Thank you,

Karen

[Jan_In_Maine]

How far are these from the cruise port???

 

Thank you,

Karen

 

Beal's is in Southwest Harbor - which is on the Island, just a little over 14 miles away.

 

Trenton Lobster Pound is near Bar Harbor airport which is off the Island about 12 miles away. (about 20 minutes by car) depending on traffic.

 

Probably would have to rent a car, unless there was a tour that went there. Jan