Cabbage Island Clambakes

This was our second visit to Cabbage Island for their famous clambakes, and this time, we brought a whole crew. The food is incredibly fresh—delicious lobsters and other steamers are steamed and covered in kelp, which is abundant on the island and adds a unique flavor and aroma. While it is a bit pricey, it’s definitely worth the drive to Maine for a weekend to experience this distinctive way of enjoying their renowned lobsters.

A lovely narrated boat ride out to the island and a meal that is more than enough for most people. The staff is super nice, and the owners who bought the island in 1986 and live there in the summer are out and about chatting with the guests. A great Maine experience!

My family was up visiting my cousin and her husband and she planned a very memorable day. You start off taking a boat tour toward the island. Wish I had taken more pictures. At the island you enjoy 2 lobsters, clams, chowder, boiled egg, an onion, baked potato, corn on the cob, melted butter, ice tea, coffee, and the Best blueberry cake I have ever had. The people serving you are Stellar, mostly very intelligent and very sweet teens earning money for college. Seeing these younger folks in action let me know USA still has hope for a bright future. I will keep them in my prayers daily. The food was Excellent and the service was Perfection!!! When you get back on the boat to leave the island, the owner bids you farewell. Highest recommendation possible!!! This is a do Not miss!!!

100% would do this again!! Recommend to do it with your family and man you won’t be disappointed. The food is served super fast and fresh. The chowder is great and the cake they baked was superb. Can’t speak higher of the whole trip.

During a Cabbage Island clam bake, guests typically gather on the beach, where they are treated to a feast of fresh seafood, including clams, mussels, lobsters, and more. The seafood is cooked in large batches in the sand-digged holes, and the aroma of freshly cooked seafood fills the air. Guests are encouraged to participate in the cooking process, which adds to the sense of community and camaraderie. The menu for a Cabbage Island clam bake typically includes: Freshly caught clams, mussels, lobsters, and other shellfish Fresh bread and rolls Butter and other spreads Side dishes such as corn on the cob, potatoes, and salads Fresh fruit and desserts Tips and Essentials Be prepared for a casual, outdoor dining experience. Bring comfortable clothing and footwear. Don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. The clam bake is often served buffet-style, so come hungry! Be respectful of the island's natural environment and wildlife. If you're interested in participating in a Cabbage Island clam bake, be sure to book your spot in advance as these events are popular and often sell out quickly. Overall, a Cabbage Island clam bake is a unique and unforgettable experience that combines fresh seafood, beautiful scenery, and a sense of community. If you're looking for a new culinary adventure, this might be just the thing for you!

Awesome tour with ferry! Excellent experience! Wonderful staff. Food from lobsters to blueberry cake, everything is so delicious! This package tour is worth it!!!

My husband and I were lucky enough to reserve a spot for a Wednesday afternoon clambake and had an awesome experience. The boat felt a little crowded but once you arrive at the island, there are picnic tables spread throughout the grounds. They start by serving you the chowder then they ring the bells and everyone lines up to receive their lobster dinner, which they steam right there on the water. The entire experience was unique, fun, and one of our favorite memories from our Maine vacation.

What an event! You may look at the cost and try to talk yourself out of it but don’t! It is solid value for money. A beautiful boat ride to the island with so much information about the area your brain may explode, but try to hold off because you may need it to stuff food in your gob. The staff? Amazing? The boat ride and location? Epic. The food? Beyond words. From the chowder that had more haddock in it than a local fishmonger to the clams, from the corn to taters that would make Samwise drool, this was ridiculous. And then there were the two? Lobstahs? What in the name of all that’s holy? Enough drawn butter to dive my cardiologist nightmares, and finished off with a blueberry cake straight from the heavens, do yourself a favor and drop the cash (or check). This is an adventure worth having. Many thanks to the amazing crew there that makes this happen. They were awesome! If you don’t like lobster there is also Chicken, but learn to live on the edge already…book now!