I love this place. Awesome to go with kids and a big party because you can order your drinks at the bar and food at the window. Tons of space for corn hole and outdoor games. There was live music when we were there. The window service and bar are fast and friendly and the menu has something for everyone with seafood offerings but also chicken and wraps. We go here yearly around the 4th of July and while it's busy it's a great place to go and sit outside and eat with a large group. read more

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Super cute outdoor bar/restaurant scene. Came here on a summer evening with my family, lots of great music playing. There was a fire pit that was turned on that was great. Lots of outdoor seating on picnic tables, and it was a very lively environment. Parking can be a bit tough - small lot! You order at the window first and then they call out your order so you have to stay around and listen. Then it's open seating! Food was good and yummy. I really like the hotdog. Definitely go here for the vibes! read more

Lobster In The Rough - Hot dog, lobster roll, calamari - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

Lobster in the Rough is a must stop in York. The vibe is on point with outdoor seating, games, live music and great pub like food. You don't want to miss it! read more

Eh, $29 for a hot dog bun with lobster meat with a claws is good but nonetheless steep! Unsure why a tip is necessary when you don't even get a smile while ordering and besides what would be fair amount for a one to two minute interaction. A few dollars at best. But not 20/22 and 25%. Food was ok. read more

The environment reminds me of going to a fair . Pretty cool place . Bartenders really know how to make drinks good.

Lobster roll was bland, chips were stale, Caesar salad was probably the biggest waste of money. Drink had mulch in it... just don't bother

This was one of my favorite spots on my last trip to Maine. While it doesn't have a view of the ocean it is tucked away in the trees and that has its own comfort. My group each got the lobster roll with house chips and then made our way to the bar to get drinks. Food came out quickly and we were able to find a picnic table. While I was in the mood for a warm roll with butter this roll was the best cold one I've ever had. Local music was happening to the side with the stage but we were still able to talk comfortably. Great spot read more

Lobster In The Rough - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

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And York Saint Pats state is the right of Spring at the lobster in the rough ! They do an incredible job it was mobbed today and the bartenders three or four of them were wonderful never more than a couple minute wait for a beverage at 3 o'clock. The food comes out and they rush it out Laurie Sean, the whole crew what a wonderful crew do a fantastic job. It is the place to be on Saint Pat stay in York! read more

We love this spot! It was perfect for friends and family to gather! Plenty of space, great food, drinks & music! Highly recommend!

After a week of lobster rolls in Prince Edward Island, we stopped in York Maine for dinner while our way home. After eating at Lobster in the Rough, I understood why everyone calls it a Maine lobster roll and not a PEI lobster roll. Maine puts the big chunks of lobster meat pulled right out of the shell onto your roll. The meat isn't cut up, chopped or minced. It's just big recognizable chunks of lobster meat on your roll. Delicious! read more

Lobster In The Rough - Salad with lobster - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

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The service was fine and the food good. Could have gotten more homemade chips for the price I was paying; but the fries were better anyway so. Lobster roll had a lot of meat in it read more

Lobster In The Rough - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

One of the best lobster rolls I've ever had! I really enjoyed the ambiance here, such a cute find with great food. The twin lobster deal was great, and I highly recommend the chowder (so good I forgot to take a picture!). read more

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Very cool outside eatery. Great atmosphere. I could hang out there everyday. The food was really good. Great bar. read more

Atmosphere was wonderful, however the bartenders were very rude and seemed to favor men/ regulars over women. I was ignored for 10 minutes and when I finally politely requested a drink, the bartender was very rude and condescending-made me tear up. Definitely not welcoming and it's a shame, but again, atmosphere and live band made it worth it. read more

The place is outside but there is a lot of places to sit as well as a bar. There's also live music in the evening and games for kids and adults. The food is amazing. We ordered fish and chips and 2 angus burgers. I asked if the fries could be switched with Onion Rings and you can. The burgers came with pickles and homemade potato chips. They are thickly cut and crunchy; and very addicting. The fish n "chips" were also delicious. The fish wasn't your typical battered fish nugget. You can tell it is a real white fish lightly fried. read more

Lobster In The Rough - 2 Angus burgers and fun and "chips" (onion rings) - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

Sony much fun!!! Great bands Food is good too Bring your family and friends Located in the best town in Maine! read more

Says it's open from noon-9pm, but when we stopped in it wasn't open at 330pm. Not a single person was in sight.

This is a can't miss spot in Southern Maine. It's my family's new go-to because of the fast-casual variety, quick and reliable service, and family-friendly entertainment. They also have vegetarian options for those who need and deeply not for those ready for the best of Maine (fish and chips, lobster specials, etc.). This place is also a great place for friends, a date, or sitting solo and chatting with the friendly bartender. They always have activities year-round with horseshoes, awe throwing, live music at night, and connect four. It's unassuming and perfect for locals or those looking to explore Maine. read more

Great food reasonable priced beer only bad thing was the bar tenders attitude.

This place is the bomb diggity! To the person who said "this is a place for middle aged day drinkers" you are spot on !! I am one of those middle aged day drinkers and loved it!! You are About it not being a kid friendly place, cause I brought my kids and they had a blast! - I also want there after 9:00 at night ‍ First to know it got five stars strictly for its cool laid-back vide. It is not high end dinning by any means but I could spend a lot of time here! The food was reasonable (price) and good tasting (not great but with beer good!) Open seating, outdoor bar, live music, corn hole, bocce, fire pits!! Wish they sold s'more platters for the fire pits. Would I come back- yes yes yes!! If I lived here I would be here all the time! read more

Lobster In The Rough - Twin lobsters - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

Absolutely not a family friendly place. More like a good place for middle-age daytime drinkers to hang out, dance to shitty music, and get drunk. Although there are lots of kids here there's nothing for them to do. And because there's nothing for them to do, a bunch of kids were having races back-and-forth on the bocci court until the waitress yelled at them. Of course they started doing it again, because it's fun, and as I mentioned, there is NOTHING else for them to do so she came back and yelled at them again as well as some random guy who said they weren't even his kids. But it was perfectly OK for the people to use the rakes and drag those back-and-forth on the Bacchi court creating massive dust clouds. If you're a loser who likes to daytime drink and hang out with other losers this is the place for you. read more

Lobster In The Rough - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

My wife and went there for Whole Belly clams this past Sunday. First off the music was deafening. Thank God the band stopped before we sat down to eat. We ordered Onion Rings and Whole belly clams. The Onion rings were just OK. Nothing amazing. The Whole Belly Clams were good, (not amazing and were small) but we got exactly 12 on a bed of french fries. We paid about $32 for the calms. What a rip off. Our total bill was $43.99 for large order of Onion Rings, a bottle of water and Clams. The atmosphere is very casual and seems to be a good place to go if you like to ride motorcycles. Looks like a good place to party if you go there at night, but not for food, just drinks. I think the food is an afterthought not their main concern. read more

First time and last time for lobster. Not sure how this could happen BUT I can only guess that it was a rare happening. I loved the atmosphere of grounds and the people were friendly. Everything was great EXCEPT THE 1 1/2 LOBSTER dinner that I had. It was either overcooked or old. I couldn't eat the tail because it was so tuff, and no else at the table could eat either. I don't know . . . just a bummer to look so forward to having a lobster dinner and then only being able to eat the claws. Big waster of money. :( read more

Super cool, outdoor lobster and bbq shack in York. Music playing on outside speaker, picnic seating, and a casual vibe. Menu has plenty for kids, too. Sometimes even live music in the back on a small stage. The food is well made and served hot, and everything tasted delicious. Give it a shot! read more

Lobster roll was pitifull! The lobster meat was previously frozen and very rubbery. Do yourself a favor and skip this place.

This may be against popular reviews but we didn't find anything special about this place. The idea of having live music, outdoor seating, and Cornhole outside earned 3 stars. The portions were small and mediocre; definitely not worth the price. read more

Dinner last night was amazing! Really cool place! Ample seating. Cold beer. Excellent service at the window! If I lived there I'd be there all the time read more

Lobster In The Rough - Twin lobster dinner - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

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Came here on Vacation, seemed like a locals place. Food was average. Great atmosphere with live music.

This is a place we go when we have visitors from out in town, but we never really go here on our own. This restaurant is very casual and laid back, with mostly outdoor seating. You order and pick up at a window, so there is no table service. Seating is on picnic tables. They have a very healthy local following, with live music, horseshoe league, corn hole, etc. The last time we went, I was disappointed that my lobster was slightly undercooked. It could have used a minute more. read more

4 Star for atmosphere and always having live music. 3 star for food decent prices and take out quality 2 star for beer prices. $8+$1 tip for a plastic cup draft. Wow. I don't care it it's Heddy Topper Ridiculous! read more

We are locals, but had not been here until we were invited to attend an event. Convenient location. Outdoor bar is in the center of everything. With the exception of the event where the host of the party has paid money to secure indoors, everything is outside. The building where the event was has tables and chairs, but no AC. What no one at the event knew was that every person has to go order their own food and you carry it to the building just like you would your own drinks from the bar. There is a water jug to the side for everyone to help themselves. You order your food at a window and wait for your number to be called. The food was good. It was fresh. Out of 2 dishes, they got one wrong, but were eager to fix the mistake, which was the cashier's fault. This location is set back behind a parking lot. There used to be a full restaurant in front until it closed and they had the local FD do a control burn to take it down. So, if it looks like nothing is there when your GPS tells you to turn, it is there. You just have to drive to the back and to the right. This place is not for everyone. You may love it. You either love it or you don't. read more

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What a great place to satisfy your lobster cravings while visiting Maine. It was perfect for us since we were traveling with 3 kids ages 9, 11, & 13. We sat at picnic tables outside near the bocci ball and corn hole courts that we used while waiting for our food. It was self serve, you picked up your food when your number was announced. My husband and I had a lobster roll which was delicious. The rest of the family had the whole lobster experience.....messy & fun. (Glad we were outside) As an added bonus a live band started playing and we all danced to a few of their songs!... just a note though this place place might not be too kid friendly later at nighttime so lunch or late afternoon dinners are probably best for them. read more

Place was great! Bartenders were awesome. Such a cool idea for a chill / fun night out

separate bar and food service. Have lobster rolls but only outside seating. Good food and atmosphere.

Ok lobster. Twin lobster was $30 and tasted ok. Scallop dinner is $16 and you get 6 nice sized deep fried scallops. We had better lobster at the fisherman dock 6 miles south. This place is a bar first that serves seafood also. Unremarkable. read more

Lobster In The Rough - Scallop dinner - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

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Good place for drinks. Live music was nice but food was very expensive for what it was. You can get a $10 lobster roll and $14 whole belly clams about 15 minutes down the road...1/3 of what the price is here. read more

Pretty cool first night of food trucks at the rough. Nice change up. Good pizza gelato and dogs! read more

Lobster In The Rough - Food trucks. Burrito Betty's! - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

I have been here with my husband quite a few times. We love the food and love that it's not a tourist trap. However, this past weekend we took my mom and sister for the first time. My sister ordered a grilled chicken wrap. ON THE MENU POSTED AT THE WINDOW IT DOES NOT LIST THAT IT COMES WITH LETTUCE AND TOMATO . I am fully aware it's common knowledge that most sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato but again it was NOT listed. My sister is very picky and asked my mom to get another wrap made. I watched from afar as the cook with the long hair/beard and tattoos gave my mom a hard time about it, arguing with her almost. Then proceeded to slam it in the trash. How unprofessional. We will not be back. read more

Food was really good. Portions were large which was nice since it was pretty expensive. Very cool eating outside while listening to live music. The bar is a nice setup catering to inside and outside the restaurant. Interestingly they don't allow children at the place after dark. I had the haddock nuggets which were perfect. My wife had the whole belly clams and they were very nice. I'd come back for sure. read more

Lobster In The Rough - Whole belly clams and haddock nuggets - Seafood Near Me - York, Maine

Nice place to visit while in York Maine. Most of the seating outside with activities for people to do. Pricing was reasonable. Good for the kids also 4,7,12. The 12 year old Ate her first lobster with our assistance. The laid back atmosphere helped this happen. read more