McLoons Lobster Shack
Seafood restaurant · Knox County
315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858
Highlights
Wooden shack for freshly landed lobster that looks out onto the water where they were caught.
Wooden shack for freshly landed lobster that looks out onto the water where they were caught.
"The working waterfront of Spruce Head Island looks a little different than that of downtown Portland, with more evergreens and less clamor, though the serene scene is still peppered liberally by the comings and goings of lobstermen delivering fresh crustaceans." - Adam H. Callaghan
"You’ll drive past beautiful waterfront homes to get to McLoon’s Lobster Shack on Sprucehead Island. It’s a bit more remote but it still gets busy on weekends, so if you can, go during the week to ensure you sit in the best sun-bathed Adirondack chair. The lobster roll is absolutely stuffed, but doesn’t feel too unwieldy to hold and bite into. The mayo is spread onto the roll rather than tossed with the lobster, and you have the option to add hot butter, which you should absolutely take advantage of. You can’t get fries, but you can use the included chips to scoop out bits of the finely minced slaw that comes with your meal. " - anne cruz
"McLoons Lobster Shack is known for its picturesque location and great lobster dishes." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"In nearby South Thomaston, at McLoons Lobster Shack, I sat outside at what is debatably the most beautiful place in Maine to eat a roll; it’s available in two sizes: the butter-bathed roll and the giant Rolls Royce." - Hannah Selinger
"For foodies, the main event of any trip to Maine is biting into the quintessential Maine lobster roll. Served on a fluffy toasted and buttered hot dog bun and packed with fresh lobster chunks, this purist’s delight is hard to match."
