YUMMMM.... Toasted roll, heaping scope of lobsters soaked in butter. Delicious! It comes with…read morecoleslaw. Straightforward, nothing gimmicky, exactly what you need when you come to Portland. As of Aug 2026, it is $24/roll. Well worth the price for the amount of lobster they add. Also got clam chowder, great flavor, not a lot of clam, unfortunately. They just moved their location so make sure you double check before coming. Plenty of cover seatings and a cute little restroom in a trailer. Very clean and cute lol Fast service and friendly ladies there!

The lobster rolls did not disappoint! At $22 apiece, the rolls are packed with fresh lobster. You…read morecould even taste the lobster in the mayo version! The service was lovely. Be prepared to sit on picnic tables or in your car. I saw people do both. The reason for 4 versus 5 stars is that there was too much butter on the hot butter version. It was still delicious but between the buttered roll and the hot butter, it was dripping with butter. My advice to those you prefer the hot butter (which I do), just ask for a little less butter. Totally worth a stop and next time I'm in the area, I'll be going there again!

We stopped in to grab dinner on our first night in Kennebunkport. Yelp showed good reviews and it…read morewas across the road from our Hotel. My husband ordered the street corn lobster roll. Wow. What a delicious twist on lobster rolls. Toast was crispy and buttered nicely. Packed with juicy fresh lobster meat. The street corn flavor was a little spicy but perfectly seasoned. I ordered the lobster ravioli. Oh. Wow. The homes pasta pockets wee cooked to perfection. There can always be more lobster in any dish. But honestly, good amount in the dish & sauce. Sauce was creamy. Seriously almost tasted like clam chowder on top. Service was very prompt. We actually used the Yelp "join the waitlist" and was able to skip waiting in line. We had a drink at our hotel bar until it was time. Worked perfectly. Ambiance is a little deceiving for the delish food. It's more of a bar & small diner atmosphere. But the food and staff are great!

Average pub vibe with a expansive menu. I will say that our server was very friendly and attentive…read moreand likely my favorite part of our meal. We ordered the chicken sandwich and a lobster roll. Both sandwiches met expectations and were good enough but didn't feel any different than what you would get elsewhere. Overall this is a safe bet for if you want options and very straightforward pub food.

We did a Goldbelly sale and ship, and it was ...Absolutely Outstanding -- A True Taste of Maine in…read morethe Las Vegas Desert! Are you kidding me?! This was one of the VERY BEST meals we've ever had shipped across the country to us here in the Las Vegas desert! The Clam Shack absolutely surpassed our expectations from start to finish. The lobster was phenomenal: fresh, tender, flavorful, and not overly salty, with absolutely no unpleasant aftertaste. It genuinely made our taste buds jump for JOY! Even the gluten-free buns were a huge surprise, excellent quality and absolutely delicious. What really set this experience apart was the attention to detail. Everything arrived beautifully presented with complete preparation instructions, homemade mayo, butter, an actual Maine lemon, napkins, and even plastic forks. They thought of everything. From the packaging and delivery to the preparation and, most importantly, the incredible taste, the entire experience was top-notch. We honestly felt like Goldbelly + Clam Shack VIPs! If you're considering ordering, DO IT. We highly recommend The Clam Shack and will absolutely be ordering again. Five stars simply aren't enough!

No frills - order from a counter, pickup your food and sit down…read more Lobster Roll - the best lobster meat we've had on our New England trip, but it was served on a stale hamburger bun which was super disappointing Chicken fingers for the kids - outrageous price, seriously they should be ashamed to charge that much for a few chicken fingers (like $17) and no fries Clam strips - same outrageous price, like $22 for a handful

Staff and food was on fire!!!!! We will always go back for their fresh fish!!! A must try!read more

Absolutely outstanding spot. One of the most beautiful places to walk around, with all the nice…read morelittle harbor clubs, and boat clubs in the area. A true main right of passage and staple establishment. The lobster roles are perfect. Everyone that works there truly cares about the place and quality of product that they produce. Eating inside at the restaurant is a more typical experience to eating at a restaurant... While using the to go window outside is a true Kennebunkport Maine-style experience. Highly recommend using the to go window and walking just a little further down the road to the benches that sit out on the rock wall pier overlooking the bush compound.

We ventured (like a Hurricane) into the restaurant after a fun-filled afternoon that had us on a…read moreLobster Boat excursion, a mile walk south to another establishment for a Lobster Roll, the walk back. Some shopping and a few bits along the way. We weren't completely full for dinner but wanted the party to go on. I snagged a reservation at Hurricane and we were seated shortly after getting a round of drinks from the bar. My wife had her go to cocktail "A slightly Dirty Martini" while I opted for the citrusy Hemingway. Once seated we poured over the menu and couldn't make up our minds but our server was awesome. We weren't rushed and each passing visit continued the conversation with her about our trip, our day, our experience, and Kennebunkport content in general. At long last we simply decided to get two rounds of fresh oysters that were to absolutely die for as our meal. The snacking had taken its toll or my wife would have annihilated a 2 lb Maine Lobster on her own. I had some local Maine craft beers to go with the light fare and had to order the "Affogato" for desert. It simply called my name. The Hurricane offered a great atmosphere that was still somewhat hopping shortly before the clock suggested it was closing time. As we exited and walked over to our hotel for the last night before heading home, we found the usually crowded streets of the sea town barren and that offered some time for reflection on a great evening that was had by all.

The food was solid. Good, but no WOW factor. But the outstanding aspect of this dining experience…read morewas the service. Our waitress Seanna was the best waitress I've experienced in a very long time. I'm a NYer and my dining experience bar is high. Well she nailed it. Plus the Manager accommodated us as I was 1/2 hour early and she sat us in a quiet area of a very loud restaurant. Again, no complaints about the food, but the service was exceptional!

Whenever we go to Southern Maine we always eat at the Maine Diner and this past weekend was no…read moreexception. We were a party of 6 and we were all disappointed with our meals and the overall experience. 2 people ordered breakfast, 2 people ordered seafood and 2 people ordered sandwiches so we had a variety of foods. The seafood was the most disappointing. The portions were small and they did not enjoy the food. I had an open faced turkey sandwich and the only thing I enjoyed on the plate were the mashed potatoes. It was such a disappointing experience that we will not return.

This is an institution in Wells. The prices are fair, they have the classic breakfast or you can…read moreget a lobstah Benedict if that is your jam, and the staff is awesome. If you are in southern Maine, you have to make the trip. You will not regret the trip.

Such a comfortable and relaxing place to dine. Nice…read morefriendly staff. Good selection of apps and entrees.

Beautiful spot on the water (bring a light jacket jic!) and service was overall ok…read more Got the quinoa burger which seemed like a premade burger/not made in house which was kind of a bummer. It comes with the same sauce as the crab cakes. Overall very average. Unfortunately, shortly after eating developed significant GI pain/distress and am out of work today as a result :(

The new upstairs is nice. Downstairs is still trashy. The down stairs manager working the bar at…read morenight on August 16th 2026 was terrible and extremely rude.

"Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber Take me…read moreto the pilot, I am but a stranger" (Elton John) Our convention committee was in town celebrating last summer's successful event after years of planning. Five of us headed for lovely Kennebunkport, but where should we meet for lunch? Choosing a lunch spot could've taken all afternoon, but a trusted local steered us toward the Pilot House. So that's where we met up -- and it ended up being a terrific lunch. It has a scenic location in a harbor on the Kennebunk River, where the whole waterfront is dotted with boats. The big dining room is equally pretty with colorful nautical flags covering the ceiling and maritime décor everywhere. Pilot House was packed, I mean pretty much every table and every barstool, but after a short wait a table opened up for us. Our server, Carley was great- with a super nice attitude and quick water glass delivery. Pilot House's menu has plenty of seafood options among its appetizers, soups, salads, baskets, sandwiches, and entrees. I went with their Fish Tacos ($19) - "Golden fried haddock, red cabbage slaw, queso fresco & house made candied jalapeño aioli. Served on flour tortillas". I asked Carley if I could get the fish grilled instead of fried, and that was no problem. I loved the tacos; the fish was plentiful, flaky and tender and that jalapeño aioli was excellent. One of the other meals at our table included an interesting one. Ever hear of a Haddock Reuben? It was $21.00 for a marble rye sandwich with fried haddock, coleslaw, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese. Not a morsel was left behind. Two of us went with a Fried Baby Shrimp Basket ($24), a huge feast of golden fried baby shrimp, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce. We were seated in the far-right side of the dining room by a bank of windows, and I noticed what looked like a huge yacht connected to the restaurant by a walkway. Turns out there is a restaurant bar up there. I so wanted to scoot up there for a few photos, but it wasn't open for the season yet. Oh well, maybe next time. Just another reason to visit the Pilot Hose because the food and dining experience were top-notch.

Delicious (and fresh) lobster rolls, blueberry pie and ice cream with great service in a very…read morewelcoming environment. Highly recommend if you are visiting and we will absolutely return here next summer.

First night in Maine went to Nunans. The place is decorated how you would expect with all of the…read morelobster paraphernalia, floats, buoys hanging from the ceiling, and lobster cages out front. I got the 1.25 pound lobster boiled and clam chowder. Everything was delicious. Our waitress Carla was a bit rude and once our food was brought to table never checked in on us once. Somebody else came by our table and got our plates and we only saw her again when she brought the ticket.

We went there because we weren't really sure where to go, and we wanted some around the water. We…read morelove sitting outside.It was the perfect weather. Our waitress was hands down amazing, because when my mom asked for water, she remembered that she didn't get ice and asked her she wanted ice in her water, which I thought was such a thing to remember. She was super friendly, and I made sure to tell her that at the end that I thought she was awesome. I got the chicken sandwich and the onion rings and they were both delicious. My mom got the taste of maine. The only thing that I think she would have changed is the clam chowder had a lot of potatoes in it.i think she wish it had more clams. But overall it was great

The food is typical pub food. Nothing great, nothing bad. We knew that going in based on some…read moreother reviews, but we wanted the ambience outside and we wanted the view. Both were exactly as we had hoped. The free valet parking was also a bonus. Regarding the actual food, for new it was a Greek Salad with grilled chicken and my dinner partner had the lobster roll. The salad was just a salad, the lettuce was not the freshest and the dressing was sparse, but the chicken was well grilled and juicy. My friend said the lobster roll was good as it did not have large chucks of celery, and the flavor of the lobster was good. She said she has had better and she had worse. Again, if though want pubs food with a drink and a great view, this is the spot. If you are seeking a great and flavorful meal, I would look elsewhere.