Best oyster place! Fresh and plenty of variety to choose from. Plus over the years they have added many other options. The haddock sandwich is amazing. Service was great throughout! read more

Stopped in on Mother's Day while driving up the coast. They welcomed our dog to sit with us outside and even brought her water.we ordered the different types of oysters and ff. I had the most delicious Bloody Mary and my husband had the spiced margarita. The food was fresh and delicious. read more

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Our 3rd stop on the Maine Oyster trail did not disappoint! Love all outdoor seating under tents- great wine selection! We did the Taste of the River and got 3 varieties to try and they were each diverse. All these oysters so we also shared a blackened haddock sandwich & fries which was full of flavors! They also have street parking in Fri t and a parking lot. The have option other than seafood as well read more

Shuck Station - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

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This spot was amazing. Super friendly and fast service and a really unique menu highlighting local seafood and a great kids menu, reasonably priced. Kids got fish and chips and quesadilla, we got oysters, curry mussels, and smoked fish platter. We plan to stop through again on our way home to try more of the menu! read more

Stopped here as we were exploring the coast, and we were not disappointed! We started with the oysters and of course all of them are from Damariscotta and they were delicious. They were fresh, cold and salty my favorite. We also got the shrimp curry and haddock tacos and that was also great! This place has a huge outside seating area and it's perfect on a nice day. I did want to try the tuna and they were out of it. If I lived closer I would frequent this place. read more

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Shuck Station is a great place to go by boat ( or car ) if you're looking for a casual outdoor atmosphere with really good food ! They source the best local oysters . I recommend getting the " taste of the river " oyster platter to see which ones you prefer best. We loved them all. The station fries are also great to start with. I always get their haddock sandwich because it's So good . They grill the sourdough bread which elevates it from every other fish sandwich you get in Maine. You can have the fresh haddock grilled , blackened or fried. The homemade tartar sauce is delicious. A few f my friends had the lobster grilled cheese and loved it. One of them got it with bacon and tomato, too. All of the sandwiches come with a pickle and you can add coleslaw + chips, French fries + coleslaw or station fries + coleslaw for a slight upcharge. There chips are homemade and have quite a bit of pepper on them, FYI. Their station fries are a favorite of ours, but we get them as an appetizer. Their coleslaw is good because it isn't overdressed or creamy. It has a mild, pleasant taste. My cousin had the smash burger and it was a double. It looked tasty. 2 others ordered the tuna poke bowl and would order it on repeat! The service was super friendly . The seating is all outdoor with picnic table seating. The tables are covered with umbrellas, so the sun isn't beating down on you , which is nice. The ground is pebbles and oyster shells which gives it a unique vibe! There are 2 gender neutral, clean restrooms We thoroughly enjoy our lunches here every summer ! Sometimes you get lucky enough to enjoy live music! read more

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We have been to the Shuck Station 3 times now. The food has always been excellent, but the service is not great. The station fries are soooo good! We also enjoyed the poke bowls, fish and chips, tacos, and banh mi sandwiches. Unfortunately, the young ladies who are the waitstaff take a long time to come over... even when not busy. They seem to be more interested talking with each other and eating, rather than checking on their customers. I hope they can work on their customer service, because the food is definitely worth the trip! read more

While in Maine, my wife wanted the experience of trying fresh shucked oysters on the shell, and her research led us to Shuck Station Raw Bar. I was mostly along for the ride, but did go for the Miso Baked Oysters. She wasn't sure she wanted a dozen on her own, but our server Dakota accommodated her by putting in an order for 9 individual raw oysters, all from around the area. I went with the Miso Baked Oysters. She enjoyed them, and mine were tasty, too, if not my usual seafood fare. Scallops sounded good to me, and though they are usually add-ons to their salads and bowls, Dakota put them in as an individual side with my baked clams, which was nice. My Bloody Mary was serviceable, and my wife enjoyed her Stonefruit Spritz. tough, like it is in most smaller towns like Newcastle that are taking on much more traffic than they were designed for. Be prepared for that, or maybe look for parking on the other side of the street from which you can later make a right turn. read more

Shuck Station - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Perhaps the best fried oysters I've ever had! So fresh and delicious! I also had fresh oysters on the side. Just plump and delicious with great horseradish. My hubby had the fish and chips. Really phenomenal! Great wine and beers on tap. Allagash white and a pemaquid brown ale. Great service and summer atmosphere! read more

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Had oysters that were great. Sandwich and bao buns were awesome and was shrimp curry. Service was on time and outdoor seating on a wonderful spring day was great. Will definitely return again read more

the food is consistently very good! The Oysters are fresh with several varieties so it is a delicious delight to compare them

What a wonderful find on our way up the coast of Maine! We didn't have reservations on a Monday at 6pm, but only had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. Food was solid all around (only drawback was they were out of raw tuna for their poke bowl.) Blackened haddock is spicy and salty and perfect on a salad with no need for dressing. The poke bowl surprisingly didn't have much leafy greens, just carrot, cucumber and avocado, but the flavors all melded well together. Fried haddock sandwich was outstanding and very filling, on buttered and toasted crispy sourdough. Seafood chowder was creamy and not overly salty, as some chowders can be. The Ginger Fizz Mocktail was sweet and spicy. Perfect on a summer evening! Ambiance is casual and family friendly, but not overly loud. Clean, efficient and warm service. read more

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Happy Friday Adventurers! I was so excited to try this place for my birthday earlier this year and it was amazing. They offer a seasonal cocktail menu (I was there in winter), along with a small menu of bites and dishes. The ambiance is the biggest draw aside from eating fresh oysters. Usually closed during winter they happen to be open when I went (birthday gift to me)! They have a decent-sized lot, and a double yurt so it's much bigger than it looks. They offer limited reservations but do take walk-ins provided they have the space. When traveling alone I generally sit at the bar to enjoy people-watching, this time was no different. I ordered a dozen oysters(delicious), a few cocktails, and local beers. Everything was just perfect--cozy, intimate, warm, and perfect to get the chill out of your bones. Highly recommend it if you're in the area during their season. read more

We love this place! We're from Minnesota, so we don't get to have perfectly fresh oysters very often. We're here for about a month each year, so we're sure to come here at least once or twice. We've tried some of the other foods and they're quite good as well. I highly recommend this place! Solid service, great food, kind of a cool ambience as well. read more

Shuck Station - Fresh, lovely oysters - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Cute, casual seafood eatery just across the bridge from downtown Damariscotta! Its outdoor seating is spacious and the ground is littered with oyster shells which really adds a nice touch to the "ambiance"! The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. We got the fish and chips - the fish was soft and flaky and delicious, though the batter could have been crispier if you ask me. The fish chowder was actually a smash hit, albeit loaded with heavy cream. Man it was good going down the gullet with some oyster crackers! Super tasty, well-seasoned and creamy. The lobster roll was fantastic, even though it was served on a hamburger bun? Strange choice if you ask me, a loyal New Englander, but it tasted fantastic. We were recommended the mayo version and we were glad we got it for sure. The fried oyster tacos were kinda meh. The oysters were soft and creamy but the taste was completely overpowered and masked by the fixings on the taco. The oysters themselves were the star of the show. Not a pixel of sand, fresh and cold, and they came with a nice spread of fixings. The only disappointment here was the French fries. They were extremely soggy and floppy and had very little seasoning and flavor. read more

Great oysters. Best oysters Rockefeller! Super fresh and baked perfectly. Even comes on a bed of lettuce. The muscles in garlic wine broth were excellent. With a side baguette And the coleslaw was super fresh with no mayo! Just how I like it read more

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These were our favorite oysters in all of Maine (and we tried many!!) Make sure to get their orange mignonette which is super yummy and comes in a handy dropper! The blackstone point oysters are literally the best oysters we've ever had. After 10 days of oyster eating, they were starting blend together a bit, but not these! They were the perfect mix of briny and sweet. We also tried the heron island - it was also good, but they are not kidding when they say there is a powerful brine! It's enough to add a few hairs to your chest! Can't remember what we got for the third kind, but they were also delicious lol. I got a banh mi with tofu instead of pork belly, and it was the best vegetarian dish I tried in Maine. The fries were on point. There was no wait, the service was super fast and friendly, and prices were reasonable. You can walk down the street from the shack to a cute little strip in Damariscotta. This was the perfect stop to break up our drive from Bar Harbor to Portland, I'm so glad we did! read more

Shuck Station - Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

You must visit this place while either living or visiting Maine! We are from Florida but wanted to check out the Oysters here and WOW! We were blown away with not just the food but the staff too! It was the weekend before the location was closing for the season and I feel lucky we had Ava (the manager) as our bartender! She was on point, so friendly and the food was top notch. The best oysters I've had and now I want to tell our local oyster place back in Florida to start getting their oysters shipped in from Maine! Thanks for the good food, drinks and experience. If we return to Maine we'll be back!! read more

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This was a good vibe. The menu is relatively inventive for an oyster place, offering things such as a Banh Mi sammy and a poke bowl, If Oysters are your jam, this place has what you're looking for. The place is an old gas station with outside seating. I had the blackened haddock tacos and a couple of Negroni's, my gf had a lobster roll and fries. All was awesome. Nice staff, nice vibe. read more

Yummy! My first time having oysters and they were great! I definitely like the sweeter over the saltier versions. Their chowder was flavorful, but not many goodies in it. The banh mi was awesome - highly recommend We ate outside under a tent and the staff was helpful in answering our questions. read more

Shuck Station - Banh mi - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Really enjoyed this stop. There's a great selection of oysters and they'll help you choose. The area is know for its oysters and you can get tours (I think these folks give them, as well). So you know your food is hyper-local. They were even cutting chives from the little garden they have when we were there. Fresh matters. I had the seafood chowder which was amazing. The potatoes just melt in your mouth with the cream of the shower and there's lots of bits of seafood and fresh, finely chopped veggies. I also had a side of station fries. Lots of flavor and perfectly cooked. My husband had the oysters and he should have tried their special but really was hankering for the Rockefeller, which he ate heartily. We absolutely would turn anyone on to this establishment. I didn't see indoors seating so get there before it gets too cold to sit outside!! read more

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Been here twice. Very good oysters. Decent food and beer. Can get a little backed up at times, but our wait wasn't too bad.

A great place for oysters owned by a local oysterman which highlights local oysters with a range of flavor profiles. I also found the service to be quite friendly when I've gone there, though this review is getting dinged for getting my order wrong, which then cost me money. Also, they've shifted all the seating to outdoor seating, so you can get cooked pretty well yourself depending on the sun position. The issue I had is that we got a two tier seafood tower, and a scallop ceviche separately. The only real difference between a two tier and three tier tier is 6 oysters and the ceviche, but we didn't want more oysters or to pay the $40 difference when ceviche is only $14. We got brought a two tier tower and tucked in, then realized there were too many oysters and realized what had happened. In any case, something else to be aware of is that these are local oysters with limited quantities. Go there late in the day and be prepared to have a limited selection left. read more

Shuck Station - Three tier seafood tower (18 oysters, 12 shrimp, 6 clams, 6 crab claws). - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Awesome fresh food, great service and casual ambiance. The waitress was quick to recommend some of their famous dishes. Poke bowl is one that you can't miss, it you like fresh tuna with lots of veggies. Smoked salmon BLT is another recommended plate. These dishes with couple of great cocktails, one cannot go wrong. Highly recommended! read more

Shuck Station - Poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

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The best service, the food and oysters were incredible. Highly recommend if in the area.

Best freshest seafood that I have had in a long time. We split the seafood mix of scallops, clams and haddock with freshly made potato chips and coleslaw. We also got a side of fries with Parmesan. It was hot and had great sauce included. Definitely going back. Must visit. read more

Oysters are fresh and great, menu i simple and good, location and ambience is excellent

Best Oyster Bar I've ever been to! Good live music, great wine and cocktails, and friendly staff

We were staying in Rockland (about 90mins away) and were given some tips on where to get the best oysters. The Shuck Station we were told was the place to go. Came on a Sunday at 2pm. Orders oysters of course! Taste of the river, sticky shrimp, smoked fish plate, seafood chowder, and chicken sandwich. Everything was super delicious. Especially the seafood chowder and the oysters. We arrived just when the band was starting to play. Just really awesome experience and day. The Shuck Station was a stop worth driving for. read more

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Sat at the bar and the service was prompt, despite the large number of diners. A wide and delicious range of items on the menu.

We went here on a really hot day this summer. The one thing was there wasn't much relief From the blazing sun. Menu was delish service and drinks were good too. A fun place to sit and watch the world go by. We will return! read more

Treat yourself! Amazingly fresh, delicious, and creative food and cocktails. Highly recommend the seafood chowder. Chunky and delicious. I am a bit of a chowder snob so that is saying something. Oysters are fabulous. Cocktails made with local infusions. Eat here and be happy! read more

Shuck Station - Shuck Station Outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

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Came for a drink and taste of the river oysters and left having the best time. Sat at the bar and couldn't have had better service with Carolyn. Raw oysters were great and had an order of the oyster bao's as well. Super fresh and tasty. They were out of a few beers, but they were able to recommend even better options. Can't wait to come back next summer! read more

A perenial favorite. Service- If you want to be taken care of sit at the bar, or a picnic table. This year we made the mistake of picking a hightop for a cozy spot, but it apparently was not full service. We've been several times and had great service at the bar and picnic tables. We ordered at the bar and food was brought to us, but at these prices a bit more attentiveness would have been good. We'll choose our seating more wisely next time. Ambiance- always busy, a fun vibe. Sometimes loud if the live music is jammin. Food- What brings us in and keeps us coming back! Also gotta say- THANK YOU for having good wine selections that pair brilliantly with the menu! Ceviche was stellar! Lobster roll on a BUN(?!) -Yup! It was delicous & a welcome change. The shucking was perfection as always. BLT- yum!! The mussels- had the red curry this time- Soooo damn good! This winter I'll dream of you, Shuck Station. See ya next year!!! Save us a spot at the bar in the shade read more

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No stars on this...wow so over priced... for me this is basically a hotdog stand , eat outside cold as Siberia and then the shocker ...4 people and it cost 270.00 there was nothing that stood out...except the bill. Save yourself, save your money , pass on Shucks read more

The food is very fresh and the beer is cold. They often have live music outside. The ambience is just so so. It's sort of next to a gas station. It can get incredibly busy here, which I suppose is a good thing in that the food is going to be fresh and it's a hotspot for a reason. However, it can take a long time to get served. So if you can visit at a slower time, that would be highly recommended. It's also fairly expensive, but hey, you get what you pay for. read more

The food was sub par and while we were hoping for at least good oysters they were also disappointing. While dining a waitress took condiments off of our table without saying a word to us brought them to a different table. I would not advise going here if you want good food or good service. read more

Great location to watch the cars and pedestrians go by! The setting might be outdoors and casual, but in addition to the exquisite oysters on the half-shell, the truffle cheese fries are delicious, mussels in curry sauce is literally drinkable even if you don't ask for more bread. I also had a fish and chips, which was really well made. In fact, all the entrees ordered by my group looked like it was very well made and they enjoyed them. In particularly, the smoked salmon BLT was extremely well received--no lie, I wanted to try it so badly! Another solid offer on Main Street, Damariscotta you simply cannot pass up during the season--at some point it just gets too cold to sit outside. read more

This is one of our must see/eat stops. The bartender was amazing, her cocktail she concocted, hands-down superb. You have to try the 14carrot. Oysters, it's hard to make a decision. They're all delicious. Please try the muscles. Actually everything looks delicious, that's why we must come back. read more

Shuck Station - 14 Carrot - Seafood Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

I rarely suggest going out of the way for a place but this is a winner! We were told they have been open around three years and seem to have perfected the art of promoting and serving some of the best local oysters available! They tell the stories well of where and how they were raised, how they differ and even have charismatic photo portraits of their local oyster farmers on the walls. We had the recommended dozen of the daily special sampler (plus the story behind how they were selected for the special) then followed it up with another dozen that sounded interesting based on staff descriptions. All were super fresh and sweet. Our favorite was a variety farmed in the nearby river at an inter-tidal depth named Norumbega. We also enjoyed the cabbage and seaweed salad (with a delicious light dressing and sprinkled with crispy shallots) and a order of Bao Buns that came with pickled veggies, marinated mushrooms and fried oysters). The draft beer selection was cleaver and the staff was fun to hang out with. Make sure you sit at the bar next to the shucking action! read more

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