Poor excuse for a lobster roll. Dry lobster on a small, dry burger bun. Wouldn't recommend for the $34 price. (Twice what it was 8 months ago!! When we picked up our order, drinks were missing, so we had to go back to the order window. read more

Ya gotta hit the Clam Shack when you're in Kennebunkport, it's such an institution. Hit or miss how long the line is, on the Sunday afternoon we visited, it was quite the wait. On a nice day, the picnic seating is a very pleasant place to hang. The lobster rolls are a little unusual, and were not the best lobster rolls we had in town. On the positive side, they included some tail meat as well as the usual knuckle and claw, which was a fun change of pace. They also had just a bit of crunch from a few small pieces of finely diced celery, which was a nice subtle addition. The hamburger style rolls are ok, just very different than your usual Maine lobster roll. Liked their slaw, which came with the lunch box, very much. The fries were fine, nothing special. read more

Food was just ok but also overpriced Service was poor Greeting was unprofessional and not welcoming read more

I placed my order for my husband and I, 2 hot dogs and 1 french fry. and one onion ring. I waited 20 minutes with a buzzer, watching people that came after me check out ahead of me when I went to the window to question whether or not my order had gotten lost the girl said that other foods take less time to cook so I waited patiently when I received the food and got to my table , which was right next to the stand, I wasted $35 and I'll never do it again. This strikes me as being very sad considering I was a loyal customer and was treated so poorly. read more

This is my favorite spot to get a lobster roll on the East coast. Every time I'm in Boston I take a trip up to the quaint town of Kennebunkport and HAVE to stop here. Service is great, and the food is fresh! read more

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We came on a Friday around 11:30. There were about 15 people in line. The line moved fairly quickly. We ordered a lobster roll to split with BOTH (mayo + butter... IYKYK), a clam cake, fries and fresh lemonade. Our total was around $60... which was much less than everyone else around us. There were larger groups of friends and family and the totals being called out were averaging $150-$225 which is bananas for lunch where you are not actually being waited on. That being said, the food was great. I did have to add salt to the fries though. The lemonade was awesome - definitely order! We took our food to the inside area to sit at one of the few tables they have. Most of the tables are outside. P.s. if you order a lobster roll, you get a button with the style you ordered it in. read more

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Extremely disappointed! Waited months to try this place out and it was probably the lowest rated lobster roll we had on our trip. (Tried 5 over a course of a week at different places) I'm no lobster roll expert, but the hamburger bun was different than the long hotdog like traditional buns we were getting before this visit. The bun did "not" have that melt in your mouth feeling from a great buttery bread bun with lobster. Overly chewy/gummy if you ask me. The portion size and amount of lobster was definitely lower in volume too. Felt like the roll was rushed and quickly served out. Probably because my line to get my food ordered was 20 people deep. The lobster was served cold even though I requested warmed up. No way in " " that roll was worth the price they were charging. Small portion aka think a can of small tuna. I also ordered a 1/2 pint of fried clams which were really good but placed sloppy and falling out of the container they were all over the place in the box. We were with a large group and the general consensus at the table was in agreement. So disappointing! Don't fall for tricks like YouTube and travel sites. Look around as "there" are so many places to try lobster out. read more

5 stars for blueberry hand pie & fried clams 2 stars for service 2 stars for lobster roll Blueberry hand pies are out of this world here! I wasn't expecting much, but after trying one, I bought 3 more to bring home. So flaky and not too sweet. Tastes just like a pie your grandma would make! The lobster roll is very underwhelming and the lobster meat doesn't taste fresh at all. While they do make their rolls in house, I felt it was pretty mid and dry. After placing my order, the girl at the counter gave me the wrong buzzer. My hubby and I were waiting at our table for the buzzer to ring for about 15 minutes. We didn't even question it because it seemed like a busy place. However a waitress came out and asked us if we had ordered a lobster roll set and fried clams and told us that we were given the wrong buzzer. Our food was definitely cold and I was pretty upset. The waitress felt the food from the bottom and nonchalantly said it should still be fine. I get back to my table to try and it was cold. I went back to the counter to ask for new food bc I came all the way from California!!! Luckily they were able to make us new fried clams and fries, but wished they gave us something else on the house for the inconvenience. The location is beautiful with tables overlooking the water, so picturesque!!! read more

The Clam Shack - Fried clams, lobster roll meal, blueberry hand pies - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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the food was cold and it was way to expensive I don't recommend very disappointed in my experience

So this is the iconic place to get the best lobster roll. Only it wasn't. I wanted so bad for this to be the best roll I'd ever had. The service was okay considering how long the line was. All of the staff was pleasant. But the lobster wasn't fresh- I can get days old lobster in Kentucky. I can taste the difference. And it was cooked too long: chewy and rubbery. There was a lot of it- the hamburger bun style roll rather than hotdog bun was an interesting touch and gave the opportunity for more meat. I also enjoyed the both Mayo and butter option- it was surprisingly tasty combo. I bought my obligatory souvenir, took some photos and enjoyed the touristy bucket list experience, but the reason the Bush's chose this place, and the reason it was voted #1 has been lost a little somewhere along the way. read more

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Incredibly fresh lobster - an entire lobster on a spec baked roll with butter, mayo, or both. The whole belly clams were the best I've had, great chowder, and a wild blueberry hand pie to top it off! amazing food! Engaged owner! read more

Love the clam belly on this place. The crunchiness from the outside and soft meat inside. The taste is phenomenal. The service is very good and quick. The ambience is nice. There's plenty of tables to choose. Love it here. read more

The Clam Shack - This is amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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I would say not the best taste with the Kaiser roll. Waited 30 minutes in line and not worth the hype. There are better lobster rolls in other areas. read more

The clam shack advertises the best lobster roll in Kennebunkport, and they absolutely live up to that. I had a lobster roll, fries, a blueberry pie, lobster knuckles, and fried clam, and cole slaw. Everything was absolutely spectacular. The Owner, Steve, is incredibly kind, and the service while ordering was fantastic and helpful. I could not recommend this place more. They have live HUGE lobsters being prepared fresh inside, they hand squeeze the lemonade, the blueberry pies are baked next door. Everything is local and amazing. The view of the patio overlooks the kennebunkport river, and the seating area is cleverly decorated with crab traps as the fence. 10000% recommend traveling to eat here read more

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Complete rip off. Lobster roll isn't even a roll! Sad! Lobster "roll" contained a tiny bit of lobster. Don't go here!

Although not my favorite lobster roll in Kennebunkport, The Clam Shack definitely delivers a fun experience. The gift shop is fun to peruse while you wait, the buttons they give you when you make your spread decision add some personalization to your order, and the location is right in the action. I wouldn't say lobster rolls (or buns in this case) always travel well, but TCS has it down and we took ours to go to enjoy on the beach. The blueberry hand pie was my number one from this spot!! read more

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Meh. I do not understand the long lines for this place. When it comes to this or Allison's, Allison's wins easily. The clam chowder stays too hot to enjoy anything, the French fried with my lobster roll got cold within two minutes of getting them, the lobster roll is decent, but I felt cheated after finishing it in five bites. Yes, the coleslaw is good, and the side pickles are a nice touch, but this lobster roll, or rather it feels like a sandwich, is one I can pass on. It is also overpriced as my meal was $50 for the two. Allison's is comparable but I got more lobster and a better tasting product. This feels like something I can get anywhere. Maybe I missed the point, which is why I will keep it on as a favorite. read more

The Clam Shack - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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It's a cute experience with ample seating and the wait for food was not long but please if you are here for a lobster roll go literally anywhere else. I've had lobster rolls all over Maine and Mass and this was by far the worst bar none. Lobster was so cold it almost seemed like it in the middle of thawing out from being frozen. There was no butter to be found. Very rubbery and the bun had no flavor. I am truly hoping that our orders were just badly mismanaged and this was outside the norm but it was actually shocking how bad they were considering the line and other reviews. There was also a hair in my coleslaw so that was just a bummer. The other patrons sitting near us eating the fried options seemed to enjoy their food so that seems to be the move. read more

While on our New England road trip we stopped in Kennebunk for lunch. We drove by and saw that no one was in line so I hopped out while hubby parked the car. I ordered a few items for us to share. Here's what I ordered: Pint of clam strips - these were amazing! They were served hot and tasted so fresh. The breading was tasty and crunchy. Great with lemon as well as tartar sauce. My personal favorite! Clam chowder - good consistency, not too thick or too watery. Served with a good amount of clam. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. Hubby loved it. Clam cake - unique and tasty. Crispy breading on the outside, soft deliciousness on the inside. The Clam Shack offers beautiful water views while you feast on fresh, delicious seafood. You can't ask for much more! read more

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The lobster quality was excellent, however, we weren't expecting the rolls to be cold. We ordered 2 buttered lobster rolls and a clam strip box. The bread is dry - so I'd recommend asking for more butter in the side if that's your thing. The clam strips were pretty good but the fries have no salt whatsoever. Also ordered clam chowder, which was flavorful. read more

The Clam Shack - lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Must try: Lobster Roll Box, Fried Scallops, Fries Clams, "Squirts" Lemonade, and Shipyard Summer Ale! Why: So fresh and amazingly yummy! They packed the roll with large chunks of Lobster. The fried Scallops and Clams were perfection with tarter sauce. Even the Fries and Onion Rings were super. Wash it all down with fresh squeeze lemonade and/or a beer and you're in heaven! Note: The line does get long during lunch but moves quickly. Many tables and benches to enjoy your meal next to the water. There was even live music outdoors at the neighboring restaurant, which was great. After the delicious meal, take a stroll through the cute downtown to walk off the food! read more

The Clam Shack - Lobster Roll Box (~$30) - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

I've passed by this place for years and years, and finally had a chance to try it. I expected a bit better. While the service was quick and friendly, there was nothing outstanding. The price for a lobster roll was fair, especially these days, but once we got it, we were surprised at how little lobster was on the roll. They offer a cold lobster roll, but not a hot buttered roll (strictly speaking). If you order with butter, they put some warm butter on top of the cold lobster. Fries were fresh and delicious. If you are looking for something quick and casual when in Kennebunkport, this will do, but I think you can do a bit better in this area for lobster rolls. read more

The Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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We heard good reviews for the Clam Shack so it was our first stop when we arrived in Maine. We waited in line 30 minutes to order and another 30 for our order to be prepared-one lobster roll box and one lobster roll. While the food was good, we only got a small handful of fries and we don't think it was worth $75. read more

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Where to start, the pricing of the food is high for what you get. Overall our meal was $170 without tip, $37 of which was the poor example of a lobster roll pictured. The fries had zero salt or seasoning, the chicken fingers were the same, the sodas were watered down and have near zero actual soda flavor. The serving sizes were on the small side. Overall just a disappointing visit after an awesome day at the beach. read more

The Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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First lobster roll in Maine and it was by far our favorite. Found a street parking spot right near the shack and ordered at the counter from friendly staff members. We checked out the inside where they had souvenirs and lobsters while we waited. We stood along the railing outside by the water to enjoy our meal and it was perfect. The lobster roll box was a large portion and it's on a different style bun than other places. The crinkle fries and pickles tie the box together. My wife had the shrimp box and it was a great portion! We shared it all and it was the best way to enjoy both. Overall, this was truly our favorite lobster roll in Maine during our trip. It was nice to have another option like shrimp to go with the lobster. read more

The Clam Shack - Lobster Roll Box and Shrimp Box - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Large pieces of lobster in a delicious bun. Slaw and fries were great too. Lots of tables and easy to find seating. There's typically a long line to order as this place is very popular! read more

Delicious lobster rolls, fresh squeezed lemonade, and seating area at the heart of Kennebunkport. I came here for the first time 20 years ago and it's just as good under new ownership. The blueberry hand pies are a must-try as well! Only reason for 4 stars is that these are the smallest portion of lobster I've had in ANY lobster roll in Maine. The line can be long but it moves quickly. The shop next door has great merch (t-shirts, caps, glasses, and stickers). read more

The Clam Shack - Lobster roll box - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

I follow Gale Simmons from Top Chef and she ate here so I knew it had to be good! It was my favorite place in Maine. My husband and I wanted good food and a place to dry from battling rain on the motorcycle. I love how you can see the prep with the open kitchen. The food truck was fast and we got our food right away. We ordered the clam chowder. It was so rich and delicious with big chunks of clam. We were hesitant about the lobster roll being too small, but it packs a big punch. You have to get both butter and mayo! The bread was nicely toasted and the sandwich had huge chunks of Iobster. The best way! We ended with a blueberry hand pie. I could have had another lobster roll and pie. This is a must eat and I can't wait to come back! read more

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The helpful staff chose a live lobster for me, which they steamed. I took it back to my condo to crack and prepare the sides. It was a complete hit. Delicious. Best I've had. Economical? I'd say so; $9.00! I recommend highly. read more

I think my favorite item on the menu was the fried clams and the crab burger. The fried clams were small and breaded well, and the crab burger tasted so fresh. I wish they used traditional rolls instead of burger buns to hold the interiors better. The lobster roll was also good, the fries were alright, and the cole slaw is ok. If you order to-go, they won't let you eat inside. The restaurant is located on a very narrow street that is highly trafficked, and if you want to park out front you can only do so for 15 minutes. read more

The Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

The town is cute and the wait for the food wasn't long but NOT good. @Red'sEats is much better and @Red'sEats is worth the wait. The place is called The Clam Shack, at the very least, the clams should be the best seller...NOT! First of all I asked for clams not the clam strips. They were fried too hard! The lobster roll was bland. I asked for butter and they just added it to the sandwich and didn't put any on the side. The lobster roll (which is a bun) was dry. Lobster over cooked. Nothing so far has compared to @Red'sEats. I'll visit the town again but I'll try another spot with better reviews. read more

The Clam Shack - Clam strips, over fried and too dry lobster bun. Fries and coleslaw ok. - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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Everything you read is spot on Fast friendly service with fresh seafood items every day. We specifically visited this place for their lobster rolls. Arrived 15 minutes to close and was assured they could set us up with two LR's. And they did not disappoint. Two options With or w/o mayo or butter. We had one of each and you can't get a better Lobster Roll. Outstanding We stepped it up with fries and their housemade coleslaw. Again, excellent. Outdoor seating, pet friendly, All at a cost LR's were $30 each, meals were $34 each. Expensive yes, but, worth every dollar. Will we do it again? Absolutely read more

I don't know why this place doesn't have a higher rating. The food was incredible! I see a lot of people complaining about price but that's just lobster. You're going to pay a high price for good quality lobster so just know & prepare for that going in. I think our lunch was a little over $100. I got the blueberry margarita to drink & loved it! It was very sweet though (to be expected). My husband & I both got a la carte lobster rolls: he got it with mayo & butter & I just did butter. This was by far the BEST lobster roll I've ever had. It was so simple but the lobster was ridiculously fresh & sweet. We also got the fried clams lunchbox (comes w/ fries & slaw) and that was VERY tasty. Just know there will be a line but it loves fast & their outdoor seating availability is pretty vast. read more

Service was nice, the haddock sandwich was NOT a sandwich. It was a bunch of fried haddock pieces in between two slices of bread. Which essentially means i paid 20$ for 4 bites of haddock. When i was eating the sandwich one of the four bites fell onto the ground due to me not realizing it was not a full piece of haddock. Soul crushing food drop. The scenery was nice though read more

The Clam Shack - Fried Haddock Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

I will say the whole time we were there the line was long the whole time. We Have been to the one in Salem And I think I prefer that one. I don't know what it is but the food definitely tastes different. I ordered online and it was ready within 20 minutes which is really nice because I didn't want to wait in that line. However, I didn't really know where to get my order, so that should be something that maybe should be told. Anyways got my order. It was good. It just wasn't the best and I just have had better at the other one.i think the batter tastes different to me But other than that it was okay read more

This was my first lobster roll stop during my most recent visit to Maine. This is a very small place where you line up outdoors to order, and then you find a table to sit between buildings. Others have mentioned there isn't much seating, but there are plenty of places to walk to nearby, and we were fortunate to grab a table to eat. The lobster roll was phenomenal. I savored every bite and highly recommend! read more

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The line was long but went fast and was well worth it. I've watched the YouTube videos about this award-winning lobster roll. Had to get it with mayo and butter, both as suggested and it was delicious. read more

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I don't understand the hype for this place, or the 30 minute line for lunch. The lobster roll was fine, but average. Using a kaiser roll was an interesting choice, and not one I'd make again. Just kind of feels like a spot that was once amazing, was unable to keep pace with the number of customers who wanted to try it, and is now just an average-tasting overpriced lunch. read more

The wait wasn't too bad on a Wednesday around 1. I hopped out of the car while my husband found parking. Food came out fairly quick around 15 minutes after we ordered and we found a table outside to sit at. Love the fried whole belly clams. I could taste how fresh they were. The lobster roll was really fresh and tasted like it was just caught off the boat. The meat was tender and I didn't need a lot of dressings like butter or mayo on it. Overall, Clam Shack was worth the hype. We're glad we tried it on our way to Portland. read more

The Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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YOOOOOO!!! So good!!!! I've never had lobster before (I'm from Texas & didn't want it if it was gonna be bad)! & it's SO GOOD! The people were so nice! read more