McLoons Lobster Shack
Seafood restaurant · Knox County
315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858
Highlights
Freshly caught lobster rolls with harbor views and blueberry treats
Freshly caught lobster rolls with harbor views and blueberry treats
"A picture‑perfect red wooden lobster shack on Spruce Head Island facing the harbor that forgoes fried seafood in favor of steamed clams, classic lobster dinners, oversized lobster rolls (including an extra‑large “Lobster Rolls Royce”), and a must‑try blueberry pie à la mode." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"You’ll drive past beautiful waterfront homes to get to McLoons 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, carlo mantuano
"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
"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
