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    Cabbage Island Clambakes

    4.9 (168 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Boat Charters, Boat Tours
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Michael E.

    Outstanding, we were rained out and there was no room for us in the house but I couldn't care less. Amazing food and great time.

    Lobster bake
    Real Shopper R.

    This is a wonderful Maine memory, and the food is outstanding. The service is impeccable, and the ambience is amazing ! Before dinner you can hike around the island which is spectacular and has amazing views of Linekin and the surrounding areas. The Moore family that runs the clambake are the most hospitable people in Maine. So if you want an epic Maine experience with a little bit of a tour on the water before the bake, you need to sign up early because this sells out fast. I always go online in June and book a couple outings. They only take cash or check and it's always well worth the money spent.

    Also includes huge blueberry cake
    Angelo B.

    We saw this on a Mark wiens video a while back and wanted to come. Tried to make a reservation and it was already sold out for the 2022 year. So as soon as reservations opened for 2023 we snagged a spot. It's a great experience, and incredible value. At around $20 more than what you'd pay for a lobster roll at some places, you get a boat ride (with tour), cool island experience, and lots of delicious food. Lobster in particular was delicious. Meal come with ice tea or coffee. Soda and alcohol are offered to purchase (including on the boat) Staff is super friendly. Family run atmosphere. The venue has a huge outdoor seating area with tables spaced apart. There's also ample indoor seating too if you prefer (or if weather is bad). They recommend coming an hour early which probably isn't necessary. It does take a little time to find parking. Note the local parking lot they recommend only charges until 4pm.

    So good
    Michelle T.

    Oh wow. Mark wein did not overhype this place. I was sad that they were sold out of tickets last summer and I made it my mission to hunt for these tickets. Reservations online open up in the fall, keep hitting the refresh button till you can rsvp. That's when you know you had made it, I rsvp for their second day of the season - Father's Day. It felt like hitting the lotto to be able to take my family in celebrating my hard working immigrant father who worked all his life - still working to support us. This was a trip to remember for life. It's simple, you rsvp get there early to pay for your tickets, hop on a boat, and then get spoiled. Go on Sunday's for free street parking. 45 minutes to get to their private island where they give you a nice tour around the Maine coast. When you get onto the island , walk around and enjoy. 1 st bell is for clam chowder, 2nd bell is to line up to get your plate of goodies. Unlimited water coffee and tea. End with their delicious blueberry cake. Don't worry if you can't finish, they provide you with to go boxes and bags. An amazing experience for a really good price. Friendly staff and what can beat a beer as you experience a Private island. Chill vibes. See you again next year.

    The kiosk
    Katie A.

    Get in line early if you want a good seat on the boat. I don't know how many people fit on the boat, but it was a lot. We got lucky... It was a foggy day, but started to clear up. Could not see much on the ride over. But it was still a nice boat ride. They bring you chowder, and then you stand in line to get your food. The lobsters were small, but they gave you two. The corn was a bit overcooked. Wasn't so wild over by the clams. And you got a hard boiled egg and it cooked onion. Quite interesting. The island itself was quite beautiful. I wish we had more time to walk around, but as soon as we're done eating, it was time to board and return.

    Alex D.

    Amazing experience. I approached this activity with the mindset that this would be a bit of the touristy variety. I was so wrong. Amazing experience. Food is expertly prepared. I have eaten lobsters all over Maine, and I have to say this was one of the best. Service is amazing. People who work here really care about the quality of their work. I was incredibly impressed. Things to improve upon: captain is grumpy, was impolite to my son prior to boarding. Otherwise, amazing amazing place. Take the time to hike to the end of the island, you may see a nest full of Ospreys.

    Shahanaz B.

    Awesome tour with ferry! Excellent experience! Wonderful staff. Food from lobsters to blueberry cake, everything is so delicious! A lot fun, with few games on the island. This package tour is worth it!!!

    Iced tea while waiting for the chowd-a
    Peter M.

    A year ago we were interested in doing this, but they fill up quickly and we couldn't find a date for us and a couple friends we were planning to go with. This year my wife and I decided to go just the two of us for our 50th anniversary, so I booked it two months ahead in late April and was able to reserve our spots for late June. They do not accept credit cards, just checks and cash, so they checked with me three times to confirm we were still going. We stayed at a hotel right where the clambake leaves for the island, so I went to the box office to see if In could pay the day before. No, you have to pay within an hour or so of your departure time. No problem. They do a mini-tour on your way to Cabbage Island, which is an interesting presentation by the engaging ship captain. They sell drinks on the boat, but you have to finish them on the boat (but if you need alcohol to have fun, don't despair; they also sell it on Cabbage Island). There is seating inside and out, and they have young servers who will offer to bring you tea or coffee, and can be very helpful in many other ways. Be sure to tip them before you leave! They bring seafood chowder and oyster crackers first. It is okay, a mere intro to the meal to come. Then in a while, you hike down a path and stand in line to pick up your tray where they cooked it. The menu will tell you it includes two soft shell lobsters, a serving of steamed clams, a potato, onion, an ear of corn on the cob, and an egg. I heard it said that they cook the layers of eggs on top, because when the eggs are cooked, they know the food under them are also. Don't ask me how! The onion; well, someone in the family loves onions so they thought it makes a nice twist to the meal. The corn was wonderfully sweet, and everything tasty and cooked well. I am not a big cake eater, but my wife thought the blueberry cake was great. My biggest concern was accessibility, as my wife uses a Walker or a cane to get around, and has little walking stamina. There were challenges. She had to switch to her cane or use handrails a few times while I pushed or carried her Walker, and I went down the uneven trail and got both of our trays, as she would have had to stop a few times if she went. Everybody there, staff and other customers, were thoughtful and gave us space if we needed it briefly. So it made for a special anniversary trip for us. Please note that there are more reviews and pictures listed under 60 Commercial Street. Perhaps this is the first year the boat has departed from Pier 6.

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    Em B.

    Cabbage Island Clambakes is a cute, unique experience. You get in line at noon to then go on an hour-long tour of the islands surrounding Boothbay Harbor on the Bennie Alice, on the way to Cabbage Island. When you arrive, there is a large seating area, where you can sit inside, on the wrap-around porch, or on the picnic tables around the grounds. You are served drinks and fish chowder, and then wait for another bell to go down to the line for your meal. They have a lobster meal, which consists of clams, 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, baked potato, onion, and a hardboiled egg. The chicken meal is the same, but replace the two lobsters with a half chicken. We were served by Connor who was super nice and helpful. When we went down to the line, everyone was so friendly. The owners walked around and introduced themselves to everyone. My friend got the lobster meal while I tried the chicken (and I tried 2 claws). I'm not the biggest clam fan, but it was still a really cute experience, especially with great company. The people who work on the island are all some of the kindest people I've ever met, and made it a great experience. I also loveddd the cat on the island, so sweet! ambience: 5/5 experience: 5/5 food: 4.8/5 (not a clam fan and I got the chicken) drinks: 4.5/5 (too much ice) service: 6/5 Cabbage Island Clambakes: 5/5

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    Ike R.

    Well so much to talk about on this adventure. We boarded the Benny Alice at Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor. Tickets are $85 a person and include your food and soft drinks. We were told to arrive an hour before we boarded. So we got there and stood in line. It took half an hour for everyone to board so we left at 12:30. We went out on the water and our captain gave us in the narratives tour of multiple islands in Boothbay Harbor. He talked about the house where the wicked witch of the last West lived for years. And many of the local famous buildings. After about an hour we got to cabbage Island. There are multiple picnic tables some secluded some less so. You sit down and they take your drink order. Then they bring you your chowder. When the second bell tolls you walk down the hill withyourtayour ticket and go to the clambake area where they load you up with clams 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, a baked onion, a baked potato and a large piece of blueberry cake. The lobsters are soft shell and were perfectly cooked. It is all layered in a steaming pit. The corn it's OK not bad. Baked potato very good, the onion was very good. The egg was interesting, but not a necessary part of the meal for someone from the Midwest. It is used as an indicator of when all the rest of the food is done. It was definitely worth the price. The view was beautiful. The owner came around to make sure everything was OK. He is from Ohio- go buckeyes (not!) it has been running 7 days a week. Reserve in advance! It books up. The servers are local young people. He employees 36 of them, 18 are generally at anyone service. They were very helpful and very pleasant. There are multiple games. Cornhole volleyball, horseshoes, tree climbing picture posing -lots to do! there are some awesome little secluded picnic tables Bring cash or a check. No credit cards are accepted.

    Nina S.

    What a uniquely Maine experience. It's a complete day adventure. It's all as advertised so nothing felt surprising or Paid $175 dollars for two to board the Benny Alice with a narrated tour of Boothbay harbor. Plenty of bathrooms and snack if you want it. Approaching the island you see the team cooking the meal right there on the island's edge. Unboard and you have the option of buying additional drinks. Seafood chowder: not thick and has fine pieces of crab in it Pro tip: be ready close to the cookout when the second bell chimes. It's a first come first serve old fashioned line up. If you get your meal first you have more time to explore the island after you eat. Main event: steamed 2, 1 lb lobsters, a dozen steamers, hard boiled egg, onion, corn and whole potato, huge portion, wasn't anything incredibly flavorful since it's simply steamed but you can taste the down to earth sweetness and freshness Comes with butter And water to rinse steamers of sand Ask for lemon or hot sauce if desired I didn't know how to clean the clams and they came to help me learn. Blueberry cake is more like a blueberry loaf block. Crunchy outside with soft inside and plenty of blueberries, no frosting/icing/cream. The island is pretty small. Play lawn games and do a small hike out to bird watch is pretty much all there is to it besides the main feasting event. This was a great 1 time experience and enjoyed it from beginning to end. Would recommend.

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    Linda S.

    Best food experience in life so far. The price includes a 45 minute boat ride/tour. Then you land on cabbage island for a literal feast of some of the freshest flavorful lobster we've ever had For $83.50 you get the boat ride to and from. For food on the island each person gets: 2 lobsters, 10 steamed clams, a baked potato, a steamed egg, an ear of corn, a baked onion, fish chowder and a huge piece of blueberry cake. Tea, soda, water are included. We purchased wine for $10. Service was spectacular. We had Griffin as our server, super engaging and friendly. The owners even went from table to table and asked us how we liked the experience and the food.

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    Jen J.

    Great time! It's about an hour ferry ride on the Bennie Alice to the island. Limited outdoor space but plenty of indoor seating on the boat. Lobsters were delicious and fresh. Steamers were on the smaller side and wish the fish chowder was thicker. Blueberry cake was yummy. If you sit outdoors, take caution with the bees. I had just walked back to my table after getting my tray of food and suddenly I felt a sharp pain... I got stung on my upper arm. Luckily, I did not have an allergic reaction and did not drop my tray of food. The setup is great and all of the staff were welcoming and friendly. Definitely would recommend.

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