It was my first time coming here. Ordering was easy and our food came out quickly. We got two lobster rolls, clam chowder, and a pint of the whole belly clams. They loooadded the lobster rolls and it came with plenty of fries. The rolls were nice and toasty. The perfect first lobster roll of the season for me. I usually have clam strips but the whole belly clams are a game changer - not too chewy, perfectly juicy and crisp at the same time. Everything was seasoned well and wasn't too overly salty. Great portions for the price. If you're visiting, there are two parking lots, the further one has more parking and there's a back patio space with more seating. I would come back again if I'm in the area! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster roll with butter, lobster roll with mayo, pint of whole belly clams - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

the $31 lobster roll was the worst I've ever had. The lobster had no taste and it was a small portion for the price . the fried clams were okay. too expensive for what we got. will not be going back. I'm read more

Tender fried Cajun fish, came fresh and crispy. The spices weren't overpowering, the fries were tasty and the coleslaw was crunchy. An enjoyable fish fry read more

As my wife and I made the trek up the coast to Maine we were licking our chops to get our taste of what this great state had to offer... and we were let down BIG time. If you are a foodie and are accustomed to well seasoned food, then you will likely be let down as well. Honestly, I'm not sure if there is a grain of salt in the kitchen and if there was, they definitely don't put it on their food. read more

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What can say about a Maine icon? We enjoyed it thoroughly. Friendly staff, clean environment, great food. I would highly recommend the "fisherman's catch"! My husband talks about it all year! read more

Went to eat here after going to the huge outlet across the road, and we only waited a little in line: you order at the window then they call out your name/order number. No table service, so remember to grab napkins and flatware. The food orders were called soon and were picked up: clams and lobster roll, fries, more fish. Quite good overall although the lobster roll bite I had was cold, but the flavor was nice. The clams and lobster I tasted both lacked salt. The ambiance is relaxed with tables both inside and outside; basic decor with the menu displayed at the entrance (see photo) It was a nice late lunch after doing some shopping and sightseeing with friends. read more

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Came here for dinner yesterday and ordered the quart for whole belly clams bob's style and a basket of scallops. The quart of whole belly clams market price was $60. The basket of scallops was $25. The clams were fried well and seasoned nicely. The scallops were great, portion size was a bit small for the price compared to other fried seafood places along the east coast. However, I like this place and I would still go back if I'm ever in the area again read more

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I thought it was tasty. It is a typical Maine seafood place - order at the window and sit inside or outside - the ambience is what you'd expect for coastal Maine - not fancy! The service was friendly - but they wouldn't grill scallops for me. The price was high. If you don't eat fried food and can't afford almost $50 for a platter - wait until summer. Prices may drop then. The fries were so good. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - My uncle got a fried fish sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Bob's Clam Hut is one of those places I remember always going to as a kid whenever we were visiting Maine! Unfortunately my most recent visit, I found the food being quite disappointing. We ordered fried scallops, fried whole bellies, and a cup of clam chowder. One of our orders I believe it was for the bellies, we did Lilian's batter, and for the scallops we did Bob's style. Both were not crispy at all and scallops were cold? Clam chowder was also not that great either, very watery. I think the best part of our meal was the cole slaw lol... I hope that it was just an off day and the food is still good normally because it was a bit of a let down after waiting for our food for so long. On another note, we found a table inside, to avoid the heat outside, and it's well air-conditioned... thank goodness! read more

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We flew out here from Los Angeles for an impromptu Maine trip. We've never had lobster rolls, so our first order of business of course was trying some. Bob's was on our way from the airport to the hotel, so we stopped by. I hope this experience is indicative of what to expect over the next week, because this was great! The guy we ordered from was nice. He was patient with all our questions about what all the different beers were. Once we chose our beers, we tried one of the hot butter lobster rolls and one of the cold mayo lobster rolls. They were both phenomenal. I liked the hot one better, and my wife liked the cold one better. But we both enjoyed both. We brought our dog, so we sat out in the back patio area, which we really enjoyed. The front patio and inside did also look nice. This place was a great first lobster rolls and for us; I think they set a nice bar! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Hot lobster roll with butter (left) and cold lobster roll with mayo (right) - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Bob's is located conveniently off 95 and is a great spot to visit if you're in Kittery or heading north. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Seats are first come, first served, but they are plentiful. Parking can be a challenge, but there is a big lot next door that's a short walk. We got cold lobster rolls. They come with fried pickles. The fries are great with their homemade tartar sauce. Honestly, I'd buy just the pickles if I could. They are the right amount of tart and garlicky. The cold lobster rolls are top 3. And I've had a lot of lobster rolls! A big serving of meat, rightly dressed, and perfectly cooked. The buns are buttery and toasted. Yum! Pro tip: they have online ordering. Save yourself from waiting in the LONG line. read more

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Bob's Clam Hut NEVER disappoints! I stop by here every time I visit Kittery Maine and usually end up ordering a variety of the same items: scallops, whole clams, fish. They provide generous portions and the seafood is always fresh. I love the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce that comes with the fried seafood. You really cannot get this type of food anywhere else and it's perfect to share with a group. My family always gets the boxes which come in 1/2 pint, full pint, or quart. Usually 2 quarts of different seafoods is enough for 5 people (in my opinion). During my most recent trip, my friend and I ordered a 1/2 pint of whole clams and a pint of scallops and we had leftovers to take home. Again, the portions are generous, usually the boxes are overflowing. There are two lots on either side of the restaurant, one is much larger than the other. If you're having a difficult time finding parking, there are plenty of other parking lots nearby, just a short walk away. They also have ample picnic table seating out front and in the back, which is covered under a tent. Though there may be long lines, it's worth the wait! read more

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We usually go to the Robert's location but wanted to try Bob's this time around! Cute seafood spot, they have plenty of outdoor seating, a parking lot and Air conditioned indoor seating. Order at the window and then wait to hear your order number called. Pickup window is around the front side of the building! Fairly quick 15 min wait for our food on a busy hot day. Pricing is as you would expect, staff are all super nice! The fried scallops for me could have been crispier batter, their style is light coating it seemed which kind of fell off for me before even squeezing any lemon on but overall still fresh and good! The lady enjoyed her full clam belly plate, fries weee nice and crispy. All the condiments can be found at the many stations, ketchup, hot sauce, tartar, mayo salt pepper etc. The clam chowder was too watery for my taste and bland, but toss some pepper and salt in and we're good. I prefer more of a chunky chowder! They have soda machines and ice teas / lemonade mix you can self serve if you purchase a fountain drink cup! All in all would come back nice cute spot! read more

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We always stop at Bob's before venturing home. It's a causal eatery that offers a variety of fried seafood and other things. My mom and I split a basket of their whole belly clams--it's large enough for two people. The clams are tasty and perfectly fried, plus I really enjoy their tartar sauce. It comes with fries and coleslaw as well. Prices are pretty comparable to other places but be prepared to spend a lot.... They have plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. I've been here in the summer and this place can get pretty packed. The decor is also a fun theme and they seem to have remodeled each time I visit. Sometimes in the summer when you have to pick up your food outside it can be hard to hear your number called on the microphone so I usually stand close and wait. Check out this place when on Route 1 in Kittery, right down the street from the retail outlets. read more

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This is a note only on the butter lobster roll. 1. They add the butter for you vs giving it on the side. This results in a quickly soggy bun. If they allow it, see if you can get butter on the side. 2. For a buttered lobster roll the bun needs to be slightly more toasted to not get soggy. read more

Stopped here for a quick dinner. We got an order of fried clams and scallops (with fries). Both were delicious. The price is a bit steep compared to other clam snacks I've been to but I don't have any regrets. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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really wanted to like Bob's Hut, but overall I think it's pretty overrated. For such a casual spot, the prices are definitely on the higher end, and unfortunately the quality just didn't match. The clams came out over-fried and greasy, and the lobster tail was surprisingly bland with no real flavor. On top of that, we had to wait quite a while for our food, which made the experience even more disappointing. With so many great seafood options around, I think there are better places to spend your time (and money). read more

Service was ok, the only interaction is when you order. Ambience was really nice. Food felt like it was just a tourist trap. There was no seasoning on the Fisherman catch. Like it was just floured and fried. It seemed fresh so there's that but it didn't even seem like they used salt. I also had the lobster stew. That was tasty but nothing to write home about. The lobster roll with mayo was good. Definitely fresh lobster. The toasted bun was tastier though. Can't complain too much though, you want to fresh lobster to shine through but it's sad to say I've had better lobster rolls for half the price. All of that was $110. read more

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Ordered scallops basket as whole clams cost prohibited again... 33 bucks for 1/2 pint? Scallops excellent, fresh, too many fries as always ... would prefer onion rings as option instead?? Cole slaw fresh, needs more mayonnaise or cream mixture as dry still as last visit. I enjoy their scallops, but will have my clams elsewhere in Maine. The whole clams here are very good , but pricing for clams not reasonable to me. read more

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Some family members opted to stop by this trip... This time they got the fried clams as always stop by this place every year. My good friend just also mentioned they love to stop in and asked us if we ever tried. It took a longggggg while waiting after ordering but it seemed to be enjoyable. Plenty of outdoor tables are available. read more

Portion plentiful and fresh. Clam strips and Haddock basket. Sweet potato and regular fries read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Haddock and clam strip basket - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Expect a wait! Lines around the building! Lightly fried scallops were perfectly cooked and the clam chowder met our expectations. Bob's is relight next to Kittery Trading Post so it gets a lot of tourist and repeat business. Food is cooked to order and They serve you in styrofoam trays, paper soup bowls with plastic utensils. This is a New England treasure! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Order window and menu - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Our favorite summer spot. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Our last visit we introduced our daughter to lobster and now we are in trouble. read more

OMG, what a lobster roll! It was packed full of sweet, delicious claw and tail meat. Just perfect! It's a very popular place but the line goes quite quickly. It's definitely worth the stop while shopping at the outlets! That's what I did! read more

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A must-try when in Maine! Huge menu with lots of classic options, including lobster roll (both ways). A bit of a wait but plenty of seating both inside and out. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Very good food, if expensive. I would totally come back again. I really enjoyed the fried fully belly clams and fried oysters. The fried scallops were also good. read more

The clams were tough and small. The French fries tasted like they were fried in bad oil. So sorry to say it because we were hoping we'd have a great clam place near to our home. The redeeming quality was the tuna sandwich. It was delicious and large! read more

Amazing food! And the service was quick, friendly and fun. The ambiance is nostalgic and clean. With plenty of seats both indoors and out. Ample handicap parking as well! Two entrances for easy access and to get back on the road. read more

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Very good lobster rolls. They are a little on the expensive side at $32 each, but they do come with fries! This is not made very explicit on their menu, so I ordered a large side of sweet potato fries for the table. We also got a basket of clams which too came with fries. The bread on the lobster rolls was soft and buttery. Too order up front and then grab a table. The dining space is a nice size. Everything is serve yourself, ketchup, napkins, silverware, etc. They also offer a few different beers and ciders. Great little spot for a New England lobster roll. read more

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We were in the area and thankfully it wasn't too packed with tourists. There was plenty of parking to the side of the building and behind. We arrived right as they were opening, around 11am and we were already 5th in line. By the time they actually opened, there were 10 people behind us. There seemed to be a combination of locals and tourists. The only time the line stalled was when there was a language barrier with a customer, luckily they had someone there with a picture menu that could help people navigate through the menu. We ordered a fishwich, and pick two combo plate and an clam strip app. There was a good portions with each item were ordered and we definitely had leftovers to bring home. The food tasted so fresh and was hot. The scallops that were part of the pick two - juicy and amazing! LOVED THEM! I wished they had better tarter sauce to accompany them. The dining area was very clean. The staff, was very young, however they were very attentive and friendly when the elderly customers would talk to them. We don't live close to this location, however, if we were ever back in the area and not just driving through, I would definitely come here again for lunch. read more

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If you want the best fried clams around then this is the place to come to. They've been serving up clams in New England area since 1956. There's a decent sized parking lot next to them which does get busy and yes there's usually a line but it goes by fast and luckily for us today on a Saturday afternoon there was no line. Also, they have indoor and outdoor seating and the ambiance out side is always relaxing since most tables have an umbrella to block the sun. I always like to eat outside when the weather is great and today it as perfect.. Okay let's talk about the food... So I always get the clams 2 ways which is Bobs-lightly dredged in their house blend flour and fried and the other way is Lillian's style which is egg & milked washed then dredged in their house blend and fried. To me it's the best of both world and I don't have a favorite and that's why I get both lol. The clams are always moist with tons of flavor and the seasoning is always on point. This is a must if you're going to visit them, trust me on that. We order the kids chicken tenders for my daughter and they were really good. Very tender and not over cooked and still juicy. My daughter couldn't finish them so of course I'm going to be an amazing Dad and help her finish her food lol. Anyhoo, yes you're paying market price and yes it can get expensive real fast but it's all worth it. So if you're in the area, give them a try and you won't regret it. read more

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My husband and I stopped here on the way to Portland because it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. It's a nice casual spot with your typical seafood offerings. Let's start off with the portions - huge! We definitely over ordered, but the prices weren't bad. There was a mix up with our order - I asked if I could substitute onions rings for fries and the cashier said the only thing I could substitute is for sweet potato fries so I said that was fine. I didn't look at the receipt so didn't realize he added on the onion rings as a separate side, which we definitely did not need. We ended up throwing out most of them as well as the fries that came with the fried clams just because it was too much. No big deal, just a miscommunication I should've checked on. Highlight of the meal was the clam chowder - soo flavorful and probably one of the best chowders I've ever eaten. Hot lobster roll was solid. Fried clam strips were tasty, but feel like they could've used some salt or seasoning. The tartar sauce was delicious and helped to make them more tasty. I'd skip all the sides - fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings - nothing to write home about. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

I love seafood, fried clams and been to many restaurants that serve this kind of food but Bob's Clam Hut seems to be the best. Fried Clams are good here. Prices are a bit high but then so is seafood anywhere else. I've eaten at other places where the clams made me sick but not here. So this is a regular for me. Restaurant is clean. Service is good. You have to come if you haven't before. I will be back when in Kittery Maine again. read more

Talk about a legendary comfort food spot in Maine that's 60 years and counting. The crowd alone that's patronizing this spot at 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon is pretty impressive - every indoor and outdoor seating filled, lines waiting for their to-go orders, and more lining up just to place their orders - easily any restaurant owners dream scenario. And it's obvious why, best bang for the buck in this area - at least everyone I've encountered swears so. Waited about 30 minutes after ordering before finally getting a chance to dig in and find out for myself. Lobster roll was amazing. Bun toasted well, lobster flavorful and cooked just right. Fries were nice and crispy. Fishwich was lovely - haddock crispy but moist and flavorful in the middle (and definitely not PF). Clam chowder was the only total fail that is an immediate unforgivable ding. I've never had a chowder this loose/watery unless it's an improper reheat, which doesn't really make sense with this level of turnover. Oh well, just stick to their true mainstays that all the other tables were dining on: lobster rolls and legendary fried seafood. read more

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Friendly and straight forward staff. Got a lobster roll hot and wish I got it cold instead. Lobster was cooked well but still the end of the day lobster to itself just doesnt have a lot of flavor even with butter. Wish I tried some of their other dishes but overall I was satisfied. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Hot buttered lobster roll. - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Food had no flavor. Lobster roll and fried oysters were both disappointing. The tartar was the only item to give the meal flavor read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster roll and fried oysters - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

A good place to stop if you are passing by on 95 or in Kittery for shopping. It's a classic clam hut whose best days are likely behind them. Selection is good. Seafood is good but does not have a lot of flavor. I keep wandering around the menu looking for a favorite and have concluded the food is good but I will never be absolutely craving Bobs Clam Hut food. We go several times a year and I get either the lobster roll, scallops or fish sandwich with onion rings or French fries. Coleslaw is excellent. This is a good place to go to if you are visiting during the off season or eating on the early side during the busy season as it gets busy and the parking lot is tight. Reasonable bathrooms, picnic tables outdoors or inside seating with AC/heat. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Scallop Seafood Basket - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Good choice. On our drive up to kennebunk Maine, we decided to stop by here and try out there lobster roll. The restaurant has a fun outdoor feeling and serves traditional & fried seafood. The lobster roll was competitively priced and served the traditional way. I wouldn't rate it as one of the best on my trip, but it was still really good and yummy. For my preference, I would've wanted more butter and claws in the meat. The roll had an adequate portion size and softness of the bun. Overall really good if you ask me. We also ordered the whoopie desert and that was good too. Highly recommended! read more

Outdoorsy casual spot for great lobster roll. Fries are really tasty too - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Must have been cooked in lobstaa oil. No yu ah. Ha! read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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I have driven past this spot for years and there's always a line -- which was part of what turned me off from going initially-- but always made me want to try it because it MUST be good. I usually hit Roberts Maine Grill because it never disappoints, but I wasn't into a sit down dining experience and was in the kittery area before heading back home. Maybe it was my mistake for deviating from clams, hence the name... but wanted a lobster roll. Ordered after just a few minutes in line. Waited close to thirty minutes for my to-go order (single lobster roll, nothing else on order). The presentation was plentiful and seemed fair for the high cost of the meal (cheaper in Scarborough/other parts of Maine for same meal). Was so, so disappointed that after such a long wait the lobster roll had absolutely no flavor. None. All you could taste was the buttered bun. I even ate a few hunks of lobster by its self and ZERO flavor. The only other time this has happened was when served previously frozen lobster. Giving it a two because I got lobster when it's clearly maybe just a clam hut?? Either way, probably won't try again. There are better dining options within less than a mile. read more

Bob's Clam Hut - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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