nothing special tasted like any other fried seafood place. I wouldn't go back again.

We were looking for a place to stop on way back to MA. My sister suggested Bob's Clam Hut. We were so glad we listened to her! The haddock and clams were tasty and the lobster roll so good!! Best coleslaw I've had in a while and the sweet potato and regular fries were awesome. read more

Wr always stop On way to Maine. Always fresh seafood 28.00 wasn't too bad price for the scallops basket . But I needed more scallops . I asked to sub onion rings instead of fries? Told no? I would have paid up charge if required? Ate a few fries and dumped the rest. Asked how much 1/2 pint of whole clams... told 36.95 or 38.95... wacko price for a 1/2 pint??? They can keep them ... I'll eat them elsewhere in Maine. Scallops were very good, smaller size than sea scallops or cut up? read more

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unsure of the other not so great reviews, because I personally had a great experience there. it's a no frills type of place just off the highway, but it's a well oiled machine of a clam hut that will have your food ready pretty quickly. I had the lobster roll with hot butter, which they put on themselves, instead of giving you the tiny cup of clarified butter. I asked for lemon wedges which I was told is a pro tip, and it was, because it really does pair nicely with the fresh lobster. it's market price so it came out to be $35 with tax, which is about on par if not a couple dollars more than the other lobster rolls I've had in maine. the roll itself was buttered and browned which added a nice crunch to it, and came with french fries, and a few slices of pickles in a basket. since it was my first time eating there I went for the traditional basket, aka not opting for the sweet potato fries for a small additional fee. either way you can't go wrong. i'd definitely come back to this local favorite. not a complaint, but more of an observation: I do wish they had dessert. a nice homemade wild blueberry pie would be an excellent addition to the menu given it's located in maine. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster Roll hot butter - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Best seafood I've ever had. And that includes the rest of Maine. You can get slightly better quality from places that fish it themselves, but that's the only step up. The presentation and dishes here are top notch - better than those other places. Very flavorful, cooked well, great portions and sides. Flow of ordering is smooth and efficient. Multiple windows for everything and a loud speaker that calls out the numbers. Tight corridor connecting different parts of the building but ample seating, both outside and in, front and back. An absolute must when you come to Maine or happen to be in the area. Location: 4* Convenience: 4* Service: 4* Product/quality: 5* Aesthetics: 5* read more

If you love fried seafood and clams this is a must stop. Right at the state borderline between NH and Maine, it's a great first food stop. Scallops which are my fave are big. If you're a whole belly clam fan, you have two dredges to choose from. It's a no frills kind of hut with New England vibes. Seating is all outdoors except for bar stool type seating inside. Counter ordering and no wait staff. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Fisherman's catch Seafood Basket includes shrimp, fish, whole belly clams, Scallops and fries and Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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this use to be the best place to go for seafood For years I have gone here you could hardly find a parking spot My family and I went yesterday for dinner and I was surprised the lot was almost empty and I found out why I ordered the Shrimp basket when I got it I went back to the menu board thinking I had ordered the wrong shrimp basket but there was only one to choose from the SHRIMP was sooo SMALL they were the baby shrimp that had no flavor so another good restaurant is bending to giving their customers poor quality of food Never going back and never recommending this place to anyone ever again I put in my Facebook to stay away from Bob's clam Hut in Kittery Maine read more

It was my first time coming here. Ordering was easy and our food came out quickly. We got two lobster rolls, clam chowder, and a pint of the whole belly clams. They loooadded the lobster rolls and it came with plenty of fries. The rolls were nice and toasty. The perfect first lobster roll of the season for me. I usually have clam strips but the whole belly clams are a game changer - not too chewy, perfectly juicy and crisp at the same time. Everything was seasoned well and wasn't too overly salty. Great portions for the price. If you're visiting, there are two parking lots, the further one has more parking and there's a back patio space with more seating. I would come back again if I'm in the area! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster roll with butter, lobster roll with mayo, pint of whole belly clams - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

We stopped for lunch on a Sunday afternoon on our way home from Boothbay. After waiting in line for 20 minutes or so, we finally ordered our food and grabbed a table inside. 45 minutes later our number was called. Fried scallop basket was excellent. You can tell the scallops were fresh. Fries were tasty too. Crab cake sandwich could have been a little hotter, but it was good nonetheless. Got a side clam cake to try it, I enjoyed that more than the crab cake. $58 for lunch for two seems steep, but it's the going rate these days. Even though it's pretty much all self service I still tipped at 15%. It was as I expected, a typical summer experience at a very busy clam shake and I loved it! read more

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As my wife and I made the trek up the coast to Maine we were licking our chops to get our taste of what this great state had to offer... and we were let down BIG time. If you are a foodie and are accustomed to well seasoned food, then you will likely be let down as well. Honestly, I'm not sure if there is a grain of salt in the kitchen and if there was, they definitely don't put it on their food. read more

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Tried one more lobster roll in my short trip in Maine. The roll was nice. Wish I got just butter instead of mayo though. The fried haddock sand was light and fluffy. The hot dog was a hot dog. This place was busy but we got our food fast. This place is solid. Side note it's close to an outlet mall if you need to do some shopping. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobsta roll, haddock sandwich and a dog. - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

It's still a 5 spot for us. Today there was a long wait but it was worth it. We got the fried haddock basket and not only was it plenty of food it was so delish!! Fish, fries and slaw. Yum!!!! Sorry no pics! We ate it before I remembered. lol read more

Lobster Roll & Basket of fried Clams was $80. Way overpriced fir what we got. Go to Weathervane across the street on Thursday. Twin 1 pound lobsters for $30! Delicious read more

Drove across bridge from Portsmouth to Kittery to hit up Bob's Clam Hut, we got there just before closing. Young lady behind register was friendly and answered our question without hesitation. Wife ordered the grill chicken sandwich and I got both chowder and lobster roll. Wait was not long and everything looked great, she liked her grilled chicken sandwich and both of my items were good as well. Definitely worthy of a stop and or another visit. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Went to eat here after going to the huge outlet across the road, and we only waited a little in line: you order at the window then they call out your name/order number. No table service, so remember to grab napkins and flatware. The food orders were called soon and were picked up: clams and lobster roll, fries, more fish. Quite good overall although the lobster roll bite I had was cold, but the flavor was nice. The clams and lobster I tasted both lacked salt. The ambiance is relaxed with tables both inside and outside; basic decor with the menu displayed at the entrance (see photo) It was a nice late lunch after doing some shopping and sightseeing with friends. read more

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Came here for dinner yesterday and ordered the quart for whole belly clams bob's style and a basket of scallops. The quart of whole belly clams market price was $60. The basket of scallops was $25. The clams were fried well and seasoned nicely. The scallops were great, portion size was a bit small for the price compared to other fried seafood places along the east coast. However, I like this place and I would still go back if I'm ever in the area again read more

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Bob's Clam Hut is one of those places I remember always going to as a kid whenever we were visiting Maine! Unfortunately my most recent visit, I found the food being quite disappointing. We ordered fried scallops, fried whole bellies, and a cup of clam chowder. One of our orders I believe it was for the bellies, we did Lilian's batter, and for the scallops we did Bob's style. Both were not crispy at all and scallops were cold? Clam chowder was also not that great either, very watery. I think the best part of our meal was the cole slaw lol... I hope that it was just an off day and the food is still good normally because it was a bit of a let down after waiting for our food for so long. On another note, we found a table inside, to avoid the heat outside, and it's well air-conditioned... thank goodness! read more

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We flew out here from Los Angeles for an impromptu Maine trip. We've never had lobster rolls, so our first order of business of course was trying some. Bob's was on our way from the airport to the hotel, so we stopped by. I hope this experience is indicative of what to expect over the next week, because this was great! The guy we ordered from was nice. He was patient with all our questions about what all the different beers were. Once we chose our beers, we tried one of the hot butter lobster rolls and one of the cold mayo lobster rolls. They were both phenomenal. I liked the hot one better, and my wife liked the cold one better. But we both enjoyed both. We brought our dog, so we sat out in the back patio area, which we really enjoyed. The front patio and inside did also look nice. This place was a great first lobster rolls and for us; I think they set a nice bar! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Hot lobster roll with butter (left) and cold lobster roll with mayo (right) - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Bob's is located conveniently off 95 and is a great spot to visit if you're in Kittery or heading north. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Seats are first come, first served, but they are plentiful. Parking can be a challenge, but there is a big lot next door that's a short walk. We got cold lobster rolls. They come with fried pickles. The fries are great with their homemade tartar sauce. Honestly, I'd buy just the pickles if I could. They are the right amount of tart and garlicky. The cold lobster rolls are top 3. And I've had a lot of lobster rolls! A big serving of meat, rightly dressed, and perfectly cooked. The buns are buttery and toasted. Yum! Pro tip: they have online ordering. Save yourself from waiting in the LONG line. read more

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I thought it was tasty. It is a typical Maine seafood place - order at the window and sit inside or outside - the ambience is what you'd expect for coastal Maine - not fancy! The service was friendly - but they wouldn't grill scallops for me. The price was high. If you don't eat fried food and can't afford almost $50 for a platter - wait until summer. Prices may drop then. The fries were so good. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - My uncle got a fried fish sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Bob's Clam Hut NEVER disappoints! I stop by here every time I visit Kittery Maine and usually end up ordering a variety of the same items: scallops, whole clams, fish. They provide generous portions and the seafood is always fresh. I love the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce that comes with the fried seafood. You really cannot get this type of food anywhere else and it's perfect to share with a group. My family always gets the boxes which come in 1/2 pint, full pint, or quart. Usually 2 quarts of different seafoods is enough for 5 people (in my opinion). During my most recent trip, my friend and I ordered a 1/2 pint of whole clams and a pint of scallops and we had leftovers to take home. Again, the portions are generous, usually the boxes are overflowing. There are two lots on either side of the restaurant, one is much larger than the other. If you're having a difficult time finding parking, there are plenty of other parking lots nearby, just a short walk away. They also have ample picnic table seating out front and in the back, which is covered under a tent. Though there may be long lines, it's worth the wait! read more

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We usually go to the Robert's location but wanted to try Bob's this time around! Cute seafood spot, they have plenty of outdoor seating, a parking lot and Air conditioned indoor seating. Order at the window and then wait to hear your order number called. Pickup window is around the front side of the building! Fairly quick 15 min wait for our food on a busy hot day. Pricing is as you would expect, staff are all super nice! The fried scallops for me could have been crispier batter, their style is light coating it seemed which kind of fell off for me before even squeezing any lemon on but overall still fresh and good! The lady enjoyed her full clam belly plate, fries weee nice and crispy. All the condiments can be found at the many stations, ketchup, hot sauce, tartar, mayo salt pepper etc. The clam chowder was too watery for my taste and bland, but toss some pepper and salt in and we're good. I prefer more of a chunky chowder! They have soda machines and ice teas / lemonade mix you can self serve if you purchase a fountain drink cup! All in all would come back nice cute spot! read more

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Tender fried Cajun fish, came fresh and crispy. The spices weren't overpowering, the fries were tasty and the coleslaw was crunchy. An enjoyable fish fry read more

We always stop at Bob's before venturing home. It's a causal eatery that offers a variety of fried seafood and other things. My mom and I split a basket of their whole belly clams--it's large enough for two people. The clams are tasty and perfectly fried, plus I really enjoy their tartar sauce. It comes with fries and coleslaw as well. Prices are pretty comparable to other places but be prepared to spend a lot.... They have plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. I've been here in the summer and this place can get pretty packed. The decor is also a fun theme and they seem to have remodeled each time I visit. Sometimes in the summer when you have to pick up your food outside it can be hard to hear your number called on the microphone so I usually stand close and wait. Check out this place when on Route 1 in Kittery, right down the street from the retail outlets. read more

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Normally I go to Bob's after a trip to the Kittery outlets and the trading post. You can work up a good hunger. Bob's used to be the best and, based on my recent visit, as far as taste goes, it is still in contention. After seeing the price for fish and chips ($26.00), I decided to splurge on clams. I ordered the small Bob and Betty combo with scallops and whole belly clams ( a $4.00 upcharge) for a total of $42.60 including tax. Clams were crispy and not oily, but they were small. Bellies were present, but someone should have fed those clams before cooking them...the bellies were small. The scallops were lightly breaded and deep-fried to perfection. Juicy and sweet. The plate came with soggy French fries, a roll, and a small side of slaw. The slaw was dry. It needed some dressing. The Tartar sauce was very heavily onion-tasting. So why only four stars? Quantity was stingy. For $42.00 I expect more than 6 scallops and what looked like a dozen or so clams. The order window presents an iPad with a suggested tip...The entire restaurant is self service. I did tip, but I hope they dole it out evenly to all the employees. read more

This is a note only on the butter lobster roll. 1. They add the butter for you vs giving it on the side. This results in a quickly soggy bun. If they allow it, see if you can get butter on the side. 2. For a buttered lobster roll the bun needs to be slightly more toasted to not get soggy. read more

Stopped here for a quick dinner. We got an order of fried clams and scallops (with fries). Both were delicious. The price is a bit steep compared to other clam snacks I've been to but I don't have any regrets. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Had a lobster roll and there was no taste to it. I'm from anew England and have had many lobster rolls over the years. This is probably the worst I've ever had. Clam chowder was ok and super hot. read more

really wanted to like Bob's Hut, but overall I think it's pretty overrated. For such a casual spot, the prices are definitely on the higher end, and unfortunately the quality just didn't match. The clams came out over-fried and greasy, and the lobster tail was surprisingly bland with no real flavor. On top of that, we had to wait quite a while for our food, which made the experience even more disappointing. With so many great seafood options around, I think there are better places to spend your time (and money). read more

Service was ok, the only interaction is when you order. Ambience was really nice. Food felt like it was just a tourist trap. There was no seasoning on the Fisherman catch. Like it was just floured and fried. It seemed fresh so there's that but it didn't even seem like they used salt. I also had the lobster stew. That was tasty but nothing to write home about. The lobster roll with mayo was good. Definitely fresh lobster. The toasted bun was tastier though. Can't complain too much though, you want to fresh lobster to shine through but it's sad to say I've had better lobster rolls for half the price. All of that was $110. read more

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The lobster roll was aweful and expensive. It was very chewy and not good clam bellies were greasy. Way overrated and overpriced. The clam chowder was the worst. Like hot milk it was so thin read more

What can say about a Maine icon? We enjoyed it thoroughly. Friendly staff, clean environment, great food. I would highly recommend the "fisherman's catch"! My husband talks about it all year! read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Clam strips and halibut superb. The only thing is that it took 35 minutes to pick up our food, but it was worth the wait. The bus boy in the eating area was such a hard worker and on top of cleaning, good job!! Restrooms clean too! read more

Clams first were cold. Then they were so greasy! Staff is so nice! The food is so bad! Lobster roll had oily substance that was supposed to be butter! read more

Some family members opted to stop by this trip... This time they got the fried clams as always stop by this place every year. My good friend just also mentioned they love to stop in and asked us if we ever tried. It took a longggggg while waiting after ordering but it seemed to be enjoyable. Plenty of outdoor tables are available. read more

Expect a wait! Lines around the building! Lightly fried scallops were perfectly cooked and the clam chowder met our expectations. Bob's is relight next to Kittery Trading Post so it gets a lot of tourist and repeat business. Food is cooked to order and They serve you in styrofoam trays, paper soup bowls with plastic utensils. This is a New England treasure! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Order window and menu - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Touristy spot, but good. Food came out kinda slow but they were serving a ton of people, guess I'm just complaining. Lobster roll was actually really good. Portion sizes was ok. Plenty of other places with bigger Portion sizes with better tasting seafood but overall I'd go back. read more

the $31 lobster roll was the worst I've ever had. The lobster had no taste and it was a small portion for the price . the fried clams were okay. too expensive for what we got. will not be going back. I'm read more

OMG, what a lobster roll! It was packed full of sweet, delicious claw and tail meat. Just perfect! It's a very popular place but the line goes quite quickly. It's definitely worth the stop while shopping at the outlets! That's what I did! read more

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Used to love coming here but unfortunately am very disappointed with our last visit. We came around 4:45pm to barely a line. Still waited an hour for food. We've come at much busier times and haven't had to wait an hour. Got my usual; fish and scallops. Fish was ok. Scallops were gritty- every single one. Couldn't even finish them. Very disappointing since the scallops are the expensive part of the meal. Pickles were also somehow gritty. Someone is not washing things properly. Best part was the tartar sauce and the fries. Both were great. My friend was also disappointed with her lobster roll and coleslaw. The roll was soaking wet with butter but no butter on the lobster and there were no big pieces of lobster meat. Coleslaw was tasteless. We have enjoyed our many visits here but will unfortunately be looking elsewhere for seafood on our next trip on route 1. The table next to us also said they wouldn't be coming back due to length of wait time. read more