The Lobster Shack
Seafood restaurant · York County ·
Classic seafood shack serving lobster, chowder, and fresh fish
Classic seafood shack serving lobster, chowder, and fresh fish
"You’ll likely have to pay an arm and a leg to park anywhere near Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, but it’s worth it to be able to eat a roll at Lobster Shack’s dark and cozy wood booths. This spot is about as old school as they come—the building dates back to the early 1900s—so the ambiance is excellent for spending a few hours drinking with your friends and pretending you live in an era where you don’t have to know what Threads are. You won’t find any fries in sight, but your roll comes with a generous heap of ridged potato chips and a pickle spear. The lobster is just firm enough to give the roll some bite, and there’s a perfect amount of mayo to dress it. The bread-to-crustacean ratio here is perfect, so you can get lobster in every bite without it spilling out onto your paper tray." - anne cruz, carlo mantuano
"A casual Ogunquit waterfront eatery notable for introducing even the youngest diners to regional seafood — remembered here as the spot where the author's 7-month-old 'slurped his first lobster stew' during lunch — conveying a relaxed, family-friendly seaside lunch experience centered on lobster dishes." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A casual harbor-front seafood shack renowned for classic New England fare—think chowder and lobster rolls—perfect for relaxed, authentic coastal meals." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and luxury aviation. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"You’ll likely have to pay an arm and a leg to park anywhere near Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, but it’s worth it to be able to eat a roll at Lobster Shack’s dark and cozy wood booths. This spot is about as old school as they come—the building dates back to the early 1900s—so the ambiance is excellent for spending a few hours drinking with your friends and pretending you live in an era where you don’t have to know what Threads are. You won’t find any fries in sight, but your roll comes with a generous heap of ridged potato chips and a pickle spear. The lobster is just firm enough to give the roll some bite, and there’s a perfect amount of mayo to dress it. The bread-to-crustacean ratio here is perfect, so you can get lobster in every bite without it spilling out onto your paper tray." - Anne Cruz
"In Maine, the best place to tuck into lobster is a lobster shack, a welcoming, casual eatery, sometimes on the water, where the vibe is low-key. Eat your lobster in a classic roll or whole and steamed." - Sophie Friedman
