four of us had an early dinner at this restaurant, which was recommended by a local friend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating is all outdoors, and some of the seats are covered in the event of rain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is quite brilliant. That dozens of picnic tables are long lined up on a pier over an inlet where the ocean tide runs far in and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant is known for its lobster, clams, oysters, mussels, chowder, and side dishes. One of us got fish and chips. Two of us each had a dozen oysters. One got a mussels. We got corn on the cob, coleslaw, and fries as side dishes. when we arrived, the tide had just started moving out down the river. By the time we were done eating, the tide was a good 4 feet lower, and that was fun to watch. most of the order takers and servers appear to be high school and college aged. Their moods or light and cheery. The food was all excellent. The price is were reasonable, for example, each medium sized shocked oyster was two dollars on the half shell come on a bed of ice. Really, the only issue we had was that our side dishes were not delivered to our table until we reminded one of the servers. And that was no big deal. One of the great things about this place is that BYOB is encouraged, and many people brought a small cooler of beer or chilled wine. We brought plenty of local beers and a couple of cans of premixed cocktails. We all agreed that the experience was pretty amazing personally because none of us really knew how to crack open a lobster properly and get all of the meat, so we watched other local people go through their lobster routine. This is not a dress up kind of place. It was more of a wonderful hole in the wall. I would go back again in a heartbeat. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]GREAT atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That is the standout here, wonderful place to gather and friendly staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food is great, the staff were super fast and nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the location is so serene/in the middle of nowhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keep up the good work Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking for a place to enjoy lobster on a patio? Well, then look no further than Chauncey's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The plethora of colorful picnic tables offers a place to enjoy your meal. Some are shaded and some are in the sun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The calm water the pier rests on makes for a relaxing and peaceful dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can pick out a lobster to take home or purchase a meal to enjoy here. You can also bring your own booze to enjoy with your meal. The lobster rolls come on a hamburger bun. Sides are also a must. The beans are really good. But the onion rings were my favorite. I think they were some of the best onion rings I've had. You might want to get here early because the parking is very limited near the lobster pier. If you don't mind walking, there is additional street parking nearby. read more

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Amazing experience! Loved the server Hailey, she was so charming and sweet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was so beautiful and fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was also equally amazing. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Steamed Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lobster was hot and delicious. Staff was super friendly. Would recommend to anyone. It's one of those places you go to by yourself and take people from out of town read more

Maine Lobster, heck yeah! There is no shortage of lobster houses in Maine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What sets Chauncey Creek apart from the others is the beautiful dock on Chauncey Creek (actually an inlet).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And...their BYOB policy means you can bring a nice bottle of Chardonnay to pair with your lobster (which was exactly what we did). The menu is standard lobster house - whole lobster, lobster rolls, clam chowder, etc. I ordered at the counter and paid. The clerk was friendly, helpful and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a picnic table by the water. The place wasn't crowded for late lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Some guest brought table cloths and flowers for their tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Classic rock played over speakers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Clam Chowder came out quickly as I sipped my wine. The chowder was thick with lots of large chunks of clam. The soup was absolutely delicious. I had a Lobster Roll, which was served on a soft hamburger-style bun. The lobster was tender, fresh and perfectly cooked. The sandwich was served with chips that were too salty for me. My cousin had a tuna roll, which was packed with creamy tuna. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As we sat on the dock, a fisherman delivered fresh bass to the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tanks of live lobster are in a small building so you can select a lobster to go. The parking is really limited. But you can drive up on your boat if you want. There are some hefty stairs to climb. read more

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Had $2 raw oysters, lobster roll and clam chowder. Lobster was fresh but the mayo on it was only so so-- it was served on cold bread. Clam chowder was good. The lady working the live lobster section seemed annoyed with all the customers.. maybe she was having a bad day. lol read more

Chauncey Creek is a must-try for anyone in the Kittery area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant gives top tier New England vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is perched on buoys on a slow river (don't worry, you can't feel it rocking once you're on the pier) and you can actually drive your boat up to the restaurant and dock it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is about 90% seafood. We ordered the muscles, fried shrimp, oysters, and shrimp cocktail. Everything was very fresh and arrived very quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was so fun to relax on the pier and eat our seafood as boats cruised by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Secluded and calm, relatively quiet crowd enjoying food at the large amount of picnic tables along the river.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BYOB is a cute option that I haven't seen for a while and speaks to the easy going attitude of everyone dining as well as those working there. They sure were friendly folk all around. The food is on the pricey side for what you can get anywhere in Maine. Live lobster, for example, was at least twice the price of almost anywhere else in the immediate area. However, there is one immediately noticeable difference with their lobsters; they were lively and aggressive in their holding tanks - unlike most of the "dormant" live lobsters I've seen at any of the other markets. I didn't order much as this was just a short pitstop. Oysters were not anything to write about. Lobster roll came in a hamburger bun with a side of crisps. While the portions were small, I really enjoyed what I received. Unlike some of the other reviews here, the lobster was fresh, cooked just right, and balanced in flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I don't recommend visiting just for the food alone, the ambiance alone is enough for me to patronize this establishment whenever I'm in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This was our second visit to Chauncey Creek and we had a much better experience than our first visit, which is why I waited to write a review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As others have said, the location is very cool and scenic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super casual, picnic tables outside, place your order and the food is then brought to your table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]BYOB, and utensils, etc[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]... Some people go all out with table cloths, flowers, etc.... On our first visit we had lobster rolls, and they were pretty weak as compared to any other we've had. Cold, not the most generous portion and served on a plain cold hamburger bun. We were unimpressed, and have not been back till now. Some of our friends really enjoy this spot and suggest we give it another shot with them. We had a great time, and ordered some different items. The crab roll was loaded with fresh, clean tasting crab and was very good. Our friends ordered boiled lobsters which are hard to mess up. Shrimp cocktail to start was nice. I tried the fried coconut shrimp which were good, not great. No orange marmalade on the side, but hey this is Maine, not Florida. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think it is an enjoyable venue, you can bring whatever food they don't sell, and it is a real plus to be able to bring your own beverages.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Be careful parking, spaces are tight, the road is busy and it can be a bit tricky. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - View - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was amazing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the food was spectacular, and the people were so nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]even better views!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great location but the lobster roll is not the traditional "toasted, buttered bun. It's a hamburger bun (as advertised, I should have known better) it was blah and plain, had no taste to enhance the flavor. The least they should do is toast the hamburger bun, that goes along with the true lobster roll. When I asked one of the servers "why?" He said the grille stopped working. I smiled and chuckled. Unfortunately most of the "tourists" don't know the difference. I wouldn't return! read more

I look forward to coming here every summer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Classic, hidden, New England Lobster Pound with a great view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service (and lobsters) are hit or miss, I've only had a couple of poor experiences with staff. BYOB. read more

Literally the freshest lobsters possible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No frills picnic tables on a pier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not open year round.

If you are hoping for a traditional lobster roll on a buttery toasted roll you will not get it here. You will get your lobster salad on a day old hamburger bun. So bummed. Scenery and service were great..... the lobster salad was bland. Boo! read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - What's left of my lobster "roll".... Are the lobster, left the day old hamburger "bun" for the birds! - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

This place is a 5 for the location, 2 for the price, 1 for taste and 1 for the customer service. The prices are wicked high and the taste of the lobster rolls had way too much celery salt and it was also fishy tasting. The onion rings we order never came out and we order haddock nuggets to try something else and they brought them out with an extra order of fries cause they thought that was what we were missing. I watched the girls eating directly from the same chip bags they were portioning chips for meals. Cooks with their feet up on the prepping station. The price per pound for live lobsters is literally $12 above the average for local lobster pound. read more

Great location, friendly and attentive staff, dog friendly, fresh lobster! BYOB and chill out, there's no rush in this spot and you'll want to hang here as long as you can. Smallest lobsters are so fresh and packed full of juicy meat that two people can share. And they have covered seating if you want to stay out of the Sun but still enjoy waterfront dining. An absolute gem. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience. Husband and I had 2 pound lobsters. We also had steamers and french fries. Everything tasted amazing. service was phenomenal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weather was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything about our lunch with spot on. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Happy hubby eating steamers - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

Mediocre lobster roll-very cool location. Literally a floating dock on the Chauncey River. Strang to a southerner tha people brought coolers in with picnic type foods. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Road signage - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

I traveled a good distance for a Chauncey Creek Lobster meal and decided on a lobster roll this time. When I tasted it I knew something was WRONG. It didn't taste much like lobster. Was it too dry??? I went up and asked for them to add a bit more MAYO. When I got it back I tasted the next bite and knew instantly what was wrong. I went back to the window and asked "Is this made with MIRACLE WHIP"? Yup. Never in my New England life have I been served a lobster roll made with Miracle Whip. A pale, overly sweet, fake imitation of real mayonnaise that overwhelms rather than complimenting the subtle but devine taste of lobster. Sadly, I will never go there again but I wrote this review to worn the rest of you. read more

Stale hamburger bun , lackluster , flavorless lobster meat. Greasy onion rings and fries.

Excellent food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is friendly. My lobster was perfect. Corm and coleslaw went well with the lobster. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family fun all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bring your own wine, a tablecloth and a fancy dessert and make it a great date night. read more

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it". The long-time owner of Chauncey Creek sold out during the off-season. I am happy to report that nothing has changed. Still fun, still rustic, still good. The kids will love the big lobster tank. BYOB is still allowed. Bring a tablecloth, some wine, some sourdough, and go order a nice lobster. I heard a rumor that they get their lobsters from Canada, which is blasphemy amongst Mainers, but they are still sweet and fresh. I don't know if the chowder is good or not, but this is a very good Maine lobster pound dining experience. The views are great. The sides are awfully puny, though, and the potato salad is not that great. Just put on your bib and focus on the lobster and steamers. read more

The first star is for the amazing location and atmosphere. Right on the Creek with an amazing view of nature. People bring their own picnic stuff and claim a table to decorate up and they order their main dishes from the restaurant. I saw people with tablecloths, napkins, candlestick holders, wine, etc. I will start with the parking situation. Horrible and dangerous. The restaurant is very crowded so there is no easy parking along the road. People were backing in because it is unsafe when you leave and you have to back into the road traffic. I actually saw one old lady get out and direct traffic so her friends could back out safely. I don't know how else they could do it, but it is a challenge to be aware of before you dine here. Then comes choosing a table. We got lucky and found one outside in the shade down by the bathrooms. Totally private, except for all the people using the facilities, LOL!! We enjoyed our time sitting and watching the clams squirt as the tide went down. We saw some birds and the amazing trees that line the creek were beautiful. While one of us stayed at the table, the others went to wait in a really long line. There were signs all over saying you need your table number, which we hadn't known when we got in line. So, one of us had to run down to the end of the pier to get our table number. Turns out there is a table map at the place you order so we really didn't need to do this!! The menu board is placed so low (below the order window) that when you are in line you can't see it. Also, it turned out that I didn't know until I got to the front of the line right before I ordered that they were out of so many items!! We were there about 6:00 so there must be good day sales. Turned out that everything I would have ordered was out, rumor has it that the fryer was broken!! I had plenty of time to get my order ready to go, but they got it all confused. I had to repeat it several times. We ended up ordering a lobster roll, 2 cups of clam chowder, and a hot dog (that was all I could find on the menu that I liked). I asked for some ketchup and napkins. They gave me a ton of ketchup packets, more than I would ever use. What a waste. I ordered some water to drink and a cup of ice. After the order was placed my sisters and I waited a really long time before, finally, the lobster roll was unceremoniously dropped on our table by a waiter who said "You guys got a lobster roll, right?". We waited at least 30 minutes before we realized the other items from our order were not coming!! One of my sisters went all the way back to the order window to check on our order. The server brought the rest of our items and offered some pie. We of course took the offer of pies, ordered the key lime and chocolate cheesecake. Although we appreciated the pie offer, they made no offer to replace the stale lobster roll!! The hot dog was awful, just warmed up and slapped on a bun. Whatever, it was food and we were really hungry by this time. My sisters ate their chowder and poked away at the sad lobster roll (which came with Ruffles chips and sweet pickles). The best part of the meal was the mac salad we brought ourselves and the cheesecake!! OK, I suppose I will give them another star for the cheesecake. I would definitely come here again for the atmosphere, but if the fryer was broken I would come back another day!! I would also make sure that if they didn't bring all our items at once that they knew there was more on our order. After all, it was probably just the waiter guessing about our lobster roll and they lost our $45 order!! I wish I could have removed the $10 tip I left when I paid. They certainly didn't deserve it, except for perhaps the server who offered us some pie. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food and great views make Chauncey's Pier a nice spot to relax and enjoy a meal by the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is casual and unfussy, perfect for a laid-back outing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While they don't serve beer, you can BYOB, which I highly recommend to complete the experience. read more

i still feel sick. I ate 2 hours ago. the beans were greasy, the coleslaw was super runny the fish nuggets were disgusting and the whole place reeked of dead fish. so gross. I'm pretty sure i have food poisoning. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! The moment I arrived, I knew this place is something special. :) The restaurant is very casual and situated by a creek, and occasionally you can see some boats and kayakers pass by. Very calming, beautiful view. Bad cellular reception though, just fyi! If you're not a local, it might be a good idea to load some offline maps and some music for the car ride. My friends and I ordered oysters on the half shell, onion rings, and french fries. All of these were super delicious! I particularly enjoyed that the onion rings used a very light batter... which means you don't get overly dough-y onion rings. Instead, you get a nice crisp. I personally preferred the onion rings over the fries, but both were seasoned nicely. The boiled lobster is no frills. You simply order by indicating how many lbs of lobster you'd like and they bring it out to your table along with a bib and some butter. The waitress who brought our food out to our table was also very warm and friendly. Another plus: The establishment is BYOB, so I saw some parties bring ice coolers filled with their own beer, wine, and soda. I'll have to make a note to do that next time! read more

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Great location in Kittery Point, a seaside restaurant with a great outdoor patio on the water. Had the lobster roll around $24 which come with chips and had the side coleslaw and potato salad $1 each. The lobster roll is on a hamburger bun not the usual hotdog bun style. It was fresh but bland. Very little mayonnaise. The bread was not buttered and toasted. read more

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This was the first real live lobster experience for me and my wife. We came here as newbies and with an open mind. By the end of our week long vacation, we were educated by the 5 types of lobster cuisines to order. On this location, we ordered a 2.2 lb hard shell lobster. We went big and asked for the largest one available. The other order was for the regrettable cold lobster roll. The verdict is 5 out of 5 for the hard shell lobster. We have tasted the cheaper soft shell lobster before in California. So compared to the hard shell's taste, there is a distinct difference. We would give the softer shell a 3.5 out of 5. As for the cold lobster roll, it is a 2 out 5. We will never order one again. We had no idea how people rave about it over YouTube. But there is always a first time. All I can say is to try it once then decide. The other two lobster cuisines we tasted at different restaurants are the warm lobster roll and the grilled cheese lobster roll. The verdict for the warm roll is a 4 out 5. The grilled cheese lobster roll however is a heavenly 4.5 out of 5. It spelled and tasted like a heart attack waiting to happen. Good thing I am on Lipitor. LOL. Besides the lobster and roll, we also ordered clam chowder on a bread roll. We have tasted 3 other chowda's at other restaurants during our vacation. Nothing came close to Chauncey's. Once you tasted their chowda, the rest of them tasted bland especially the brand name chains Wicked Chowda and Boston Chowda. Give Chauncey Creek a try. Your biggest challenge is finding a parking spot especially from 11am to 2pm on weekends. There was one open parking spot when we arrived at 1:45pm Sunday afternoon. read more

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Don't go here. TERRIBLE lobster "rolls". Not served the traditional Maine way on a hotdog roll. They are served on hamburger buns which was the first red flag. The bun wasn't even toasted. It was completely plain. The lobster meat didn't taste like lobster meat at all. It tasted solely of celery. The texture of the meat was also extremely rubbery, as if it was made from frozen meat. I strongly recommend getting lobster rolls from any where else in the Kittery/Portsmouth area. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

The bread bowl clam chowder was very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]People were very friendly and it was a good location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We visited twice. read more

As I travel around New England, I am trying to understand the allure of Lobster. I'm a blue crab girl. Love me some blue crab!!!. It is sweet, tender meat, and so flavorful - but it also prepared with well seasoned water. Lobster, on the other hand, is chewy and tough, and never seems to be cooked with any flavor. I guess the butter is supposed to flavor the meat, but it didn't do it for me. That being said, I enjoyed the ambience of this place - right on the water. It was very casual, with outdoor seating. You pick a table, note the table number, place your order at the window or in the lobster house and once prepared, it is brought to you. You can also BYOB and other foods to enjoy with your shellfish. There were many families enjoying this amenity, I ordered the small 1 1/4 pound lobster and an ear of corn. The corn was fresh and delicious. The lobster - well it was lobster. The restaurant did nothing wrong. I've just decided that I don't think lobster is delicious enough for me and is too expensive for me not enjoy. As I continue my time in New England for the next 6 weeks, I think I'll stick to the raw bar, lobster bisque, scallops, fish, and whenever I see them, CRAB! The service was good. The view and woods across the creek was relaxing and beautiful. It was a very nice place to spend a lazy summer afternoon. read more

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OMG. I ate the worlds biggest lobster here. 2.5 pounds. Yes, I ate it all by myself. Came here with a group of 10. I love the fact that you got to go into the shack and grab your own lobster out of the holding tanks. Unlike most restaurants where lobsters are in a tank and are very lethargic, these ones are in running water and they were perky! Good thing those pinchers were rubber banded together, because the lobsters were flipping and flopping around as you take them over to be weighed. At this point the lobster is left on the scale, and you tell the person behind the desk what else you wanted with your boiled lobster. You sit down, and after a while your lobster miraculously appears. I love the setting. We were on these open air picnic tables right by the river. It was gorgeous. Also, remember this is a BYOB place. Don't forget. And finally, parking is very tight. You may have to park a little ways up or down the very narrow road. Don't let that deter you-eat here! read more

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Great ambience, great service, it's a picnic table on the river, lobster roll kind of place and I love every second of being there.

You can't get a fresher lobster anywhere- you pick out the one you want and they cook it! Great atmosphere, right on the water. Quick service too. Not much for vegans- fries or corn on the cob. This is a BYOB place, so bring your own adult beverages read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere. BYOB was an added bonus. Will definitely be back.

Day 2 of our Lobster Every Day trip. This was our first time ever in the state of Maine and we both needed Live Maine Lobsters fresh from the source. And we needed them ASAP! We were directed to this little 'shack' on the edge of a creek that flows into Portsmouth Harbor. The lobster is fresh off the boat as well as all their other seafood items. As mentioned, this is more of a shack than restaurant. It's built on a pier and the seating is covered picnic tables. It's also a BYOB establishment. They ask you to respect that fact and not bring in anything they sell, but you can bring a picnic basket of wine and other drinks to have with your incredibly fresh seafood. Select a table and take note of the table number. Step into the lobster shack to see three tanks full of lobsters of different sizes. You can place your full order here. There is also full table service if you want. We had two 1 1/4 pound lobsters, 20 raw oysters, onion rings, and Cherrystones. First up were the oysters. I've been eating raw oysters since I was a little kid. However, I'm normally eating them in the land-locked state of Minnesota. Having the oysters this fresh is a treat and these were by far the freshest I've ever had. I wanted to order more, but we have more food on order. The lobsters showed up along with a claw cracker. The rest is up to you. I'm an old pro and cracking the shells. I showed my GF some tricks of the craft and we devoured these beautiful creatures. So fresh and sweet that I almost forgot to dip into the butter. If you've read any of my past reviews, one criteria I always rate on is onion rings. I love my rings. This is not a fair rating of a place like this and I would not have mentioned the rings, except for they are wonderful. Light, crispy, fresh sweet onions. Before leaving my GF wanted to look at the dessert and went up to the other shack to order a slice of pie. Oh, there are two shacks, one has the lobster tanks, the other is for ordering everything else if you do not plan to order lobster. She noticed a sessional item, Cherrystones. I never heard of this, but quickly found out they are quahog clams. She ordered a plate of these raw. I've never had these in any form before so this was a treat. Deliciousness. A tad more brine than the oysters, but amazing in their own right. If we ever get back out here we will stop back in! This is a DO NOT MISS spot for the freshest lobsters and oysters. read more

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Bring your own metal utensils and pickers...also your own alcohol. But great traditional steamed lobster and steamers...

This place gets 5 stars for the location on the creek-we saw heron and deer, but 3 stars for the the food. We all had lobster rolls, which are oddly on a hamburger bun. This was fine, but one side of the bun was soggy on the bottom. The lobster was fine-not too much mayo, but there wasn't a ton of it and it was cut into fairly small pieces and I prefer large chunks. It was 23.00, which isn't the worst, but it only came with sad potato chips and two little slices of pickle. We all have had better lobster rolls. read more

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier - Lobster Roll Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine