The Lobster Shack

"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

"The no-frills Lobster Shack is a solid, good-value bet in Perkins Cove. Place your order at the counter, pay upfront, and plop down at one of the wooden picnic tables where a waiter will deliver your food and drinks (including free soda refills). The space is small, the crowd laid-back, the steamed lobster divine." - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher