GEORGETOWN, ME / LOBSTER, SEAFOOD / 08-12-21 / LUNCH +Fresh Maine lobsters and amazing view! +Get the new shell (soft shell) lobster, it's sweeter and more tender than hard shell. +The steamed clams are excellent; they give you a broth to dip them in. +The view alone is four stars. +Grab a bottle of Moxie, order a couple boiled lobsters and chow down in the cool breeze at one of the picnic tables. +The pricing is great. I noticed a lot of locals coming by to buy their lobsters, as well. This is a must-visit if you're on a Maine food tour! read more

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Best lobster roll as well as least expensive I have found Outdoor setting with view of fishing boats Friendly staff despite their busyness read more

Five Islands Lobster - Boats in cove - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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Generous portions of lobster on the lobster roll, for the price it's pretty good. There is a larger seating area and a smaller seating (4-5 double benches) area off to the side. We came around 5:30-6pm, and there was a moderately long wait on line and some time to wait and find seats. Many tourists on the line too. Overall, it was very calming and relaxing to eat our delicious lobster rolls with such a great calming view! read more

Five Islands Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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The freshest lobster in New England. Go there for the best lobster rolls and an authentic experience of getting lobster fresh from the fisherman. Don't go when it's raining as there are no indoor seating spots. read more

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Absolutely the perfect Maine spot to have a lobster roll, amazing onion rings and amazing time with your family! The regular lobster roll has the perfect amount of fresh Maine lobster. We prefer it with just some good melted butter to taste the sweet taste lobster has. The onion rings are my absolute favorite and you get a lot of them!! The fish and chips is a perfect filling meal. We will be back for sure!! read more

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Cheap ingredients, overpriced, mediocre service, small portions, weird customer attitudes. This is a supposed hidden gem, but Down East Magazine took care of that. Let's start with the drive. It's in the middle of a neighborhood on the water. The locals will practically push you off the road for traveling the speed limit. Once there, good luck with parking. Going there during low tide is NOT recommended. However, the view is picturesque. Being burned out on fried fast sea food, I thought I'd try the steak and cheese. It's a chopped hamburger and certainly not steak and it was $11. The lobster roll is lump meat and $25 for 4oz of lobster. It comes with a very small side of frozen fries. There are better lobster rolls in much more accessible areas. Fish and chips is $18 and you get one piece of fish. There seemed to be an inordinate amount of people posturing and making sure people overheard their conversations. If you want to brag and show off, go to Coachella. I can't forget the screaming. They don't just announce the names, they scream them repeatedly at the top of their lungs. I don't know if it's a gimmick or if the average customer is that aloof. Overall, it's a tourist trap with attitudes. You'd be better served heading north to Wiscasset and waiting at Red's Eats. read more

TLDR: Great clams/haddock. Beautiful view (windy road). Bring TP for portable bathrooms. Would return! Finally made it here (after years of coming to Maine but somehow never making it to Five Islands), and it was definitely worth the wait!!! We had the haddock and the clams. Neither disappointed in the least, other than portion size which seems to be what a lot of people feel like. One thing I was not fully prepared for was just how nice the view was even on a very cloudy day! It's a pleasant drive from route 1, very curvy and varying speeds but that's the deal when driving on many of Maine's Islands/Peninsulas (I call them fingerlings for some reason-maybe cause they are like fingers justing down into the sea?). Pro-tip: Have some TP in your pocket if using the port-o's. She noticed no TP (lucky she was just peeing and had tissues in her pocket). We didn't do the lobster as my gf has an allergy...even the clams were risky but we tested it slowly while she at the Haddock. Good news, she can eat clams!!! read more

Quaint views. Food, not so tasty. Maybe go for desert. They have ice cream. The typical lobster roll. Bread cold. This is not as tasty as many of the other local choices. Very pleasant servers. read more

Five Islands Lobster - Front view - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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Scallop baskets - freshest scallops anywhere. the lobster rolls are delicious and fairly priced! And what a view!

Great lobster on a working dock. It's a non-frills place with picnic tables and it's BYOB. Beautiful view of the harbor read more

Five Islands Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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No frills eating on a pier with beautiful views. Lobster roll, $30 for very little lobster. Had better lobster at Red's Eats the previous day. 3X the lobster for $6 more, but you have the wait. Value for money just isn't there. read more

When it comes to Lobster Rolls you need to go big or go hungry! Five Islands offers the go big option and that's what I had. My wife had the "normal" roll. You can see from the pictures the difference. We also had the clam chowder and that was excellent. The scenery is classic Maine harbor with rocky islands, lobster boats, plenty of sea birds and a large pier with plenty of seating. We waited a bit for our food but that was fine. We had a small cooler with some beer to relax with. The people are very friendly, there's plenty of parking and all in all this is a great spot. It's a bit of a drive to get here and you'll want to use your GPS but it's a nice drive and well worth the trip. Five Islands is one of my top choices for a Lobster Roll in Maine! Go see for yourself and definitely get the big boy! read more

Five Islands Lobster - Big boy lobster roll and chowder - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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The food was good, once we finally got our order. Our lobster and clams order was wrong. When I asked for the rest of the order, the woman who was cooking demanded to see my receipt. No problem. but she was rude and did not even apologize when I proved she was wrong. Then when I asked for the clams first, she told me no and told me to take the lobsters. We were lucky and found a table in the shady section. It turns out that this was not lucky. There was a lot of old food under the tale, so we were bothered by flies and ants during our entire meal. We were also bothered by other diners who wanted a table, so they stood right beside our table and looked at us while we ate. Although I know that this is not the restaurants fault, it made our dining experience unpleasant. Maybe the restaurant should have someone managing the tables? Just a thought. We drove an hour for an expensive lobster meal. It wasn't worth it and we won't be going again. read more

Hands down the most solid 5 stars I can give. Five Islands Lobster Company is quite possibly one of my most favorite places on earth. From the most delicious, fresh steamers (steamed clams) to incredible lobster rolls to fresh steamed lobster boils... You just can't go wrong. It is BYOB, YES BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE! You can also bring your own side dishes and desserts etc. The views alone are worth 10 stars. Water views for days! This is quite possibly the most picturesque location in Maine. From the rigid and rocky coastline, to the lobster boats floating by. Nothing I say will do this place justice so just go. Do yourself a favor and GO! read more

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What can I say about 5 islands that has not already been said? I have eaten here on sunny days, snowy days, rainy days, the worst days that turn into the best days, why?... well lobster of course! At a shack by the sea, with lobster traps on the deck, buoys in the distance, and the sound of laughter.... you have to go to experience this little gem at the end of a winding road, you will not regret the deliciousness of fresh lobster, steamed in the water they were caught in, meat so sweet in tender you can hold the butter.....wait, what, never hold the butter and ask for the bib, enjoy! read more

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Georgetown is one of the most beautiful areas in Maine most people have never heard of. Just a lovely drive to an incredible spot, one of the prettiest you'll see anywhere. We didn't eat lobster because you know, it costs a ton and all that, but we did the chicken basket and the fish and chips. The food was good, the vibe was perfect. read more

Food good. Impressive kitchen activity, assembly line preparing the lobster! Appreciated the tables under cover as the sun was hot!

Five Islands Lobster Co is right at the end of Sheepscot Bay with an active fishing wharf. Because the lobsters are pulled right from the surrounding waters, this place has always been listed as one of the best places in Maine to get lobster. There are 3 separate buildings - one for fried seafood and lobster rolls; one for steamed seafood; and, one for ice cream (called Annabelle's Ice Cream). Depending on what you want, you have to stand at each respective lines. It's definitely more strategic if you have at least 3 of you, so that each can stand in line to order the items. We ordered: The "Big Boy" Lobster Roll (stuffed 'twice' amount of the lobster meat in a homemade potato roll, with a touch of mayo; it was definitely a generous portion of the lobster, but I felt that it was missing something; the lobster itself wasn't as sweet and flavorful as I thought it would be); and, a twin lobster special, each about 1.25 pounds. We were a little disappointed that the fried belly clams were sold out, so you definitely have to come here earlier! I heard that those who are non-seafood eaters, their steak and cheese is pretty delicious; I'd like to try that out the next time! Besides the 3 main 'food groups' Five Islands offer, there are also shirts and stickers you can purchase. There are a handful of picnic tables, and people can BYOB as well as bring their fur babies. You definitely don't come here for the views or for a white napkin type of a meal, but it's definitely a place for you to just get your grub on. Unmarked parking spots available up the hill. +fried belly clams run out FAST +3 separate 'shacks' for 3 different items - steamed lobster, rolls/fried seafood, and ice cream +unmarked spots for your vehicle +BYOB +can bring your fur babies read more

I loved this place. Beautiful surroundings and the food was great. We had an assortment of things from the menu and we all loved what we got. read more

If you want fresh, tender lobster without any filler this is the lobster roll you have been searching for. Delicious crispy French fries too. Only outside seating so dress accordingly. Beautiful views of ocean, islands and a lighthouse just to add a little atmosphere. read more

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Out of many shacks I've tried on a recent trip, Five Islands falls behind by a hair, but the race was super close. First the steamed lobster was ordered a la carte, you state what kind, hard or soft shell and choose your size, under 1 1/4, 1 1/4- 2, over 2lbs. The sides are extra, for example, corn or potatoes for a couple dollars more. They also provide crackers you to use as long as you bring them back after you use them. There was a $4 deposit for their safe return. The Lobster was deliciously steamed and served with butter. The steamed clams were about 25-30 in the order. These were fresh and definitely tasty. These clams came with a water wash and another small tub of butter. The Jenny special, a crab cake on top of a grilled Haddock with slice of lettuce/pickles on the side with chips. This came with a cilantro mayonnaise that was good enough for me to continue dipping my fries into. Finally the lobster roll was accompanied with chips. This lobster roll fell behind a few others on the trip although delicious in its own right. The bun was a bit light on toasting, either that or it sat too long behind the counter. The views from the dock are unbelievable. You can see boats come up and unload their lobster catch right in front of you. Nothing better than see that the lobster you are eating just came off the boat. I'm sure the reader is wondering why not 5 stars if the food is fresh/great and the views unbelievable. Well here we go, there is a somewhat complicated setup for ordering your steamed fare (whole lobsters / steamers) versus everything else. There are two lines to navigate as a result if you want both. I had to wait on one line for the lobster/steamed clams first, then get on another to order the lobster roll, sandwiches/rolls and anything fried. I understand that perhaps you can't have them in the same hut, but there wasn't anything to inform the customer where to stand to order what. I had to ask a local waiting on line for the instructions. Another downer is that they were out of a few items I was interested in like fried oysters and scallops right after noon on a holiday weekend. Parking is also really tight and painful. There is a lot further away I think but again, no signage to indicate that before you get up to the dock and need to uturn in tight quarters. Five Islands does output great food and I would not have to be convinced really hard to come back, if anything I would come earlier to avoid the sell outs and parking issues. read more

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Lobster roll was outstanding! Had the fried clams the next day and was sorely disappointed. read more

What more could you ask for from a Maine lobster experience? Perfect location, delicious and fresh food, happy times all around.

Awesome fresh food. Extremely reasonable prices. They had gf options as well. The fish and chips were delicious. Definitely will be back.

Great really authentic Maine seafood joint. Note that the hours on Yelp are way off. They are open most days until 8 pm. There are three shacks to order from. One has all the fried stuff and lobster rolls. Another has the steamed (and fresh) lobsters, corn on the cop, potatoes and steamers. So if you want fried clams or a lobster roll AND corn, it's two different windows to order. There is also a different shack that is just ice cream. Very casual - no indoor seating- you pick up your order and sit at a picnic table. Gorgeous setting right in the harbor. We were staying just on the other side of this island so this was perfect. Food was excellent - not cheap, but that's to be expected. We has fried clams and fried oysters, onion rings and Cole slaw (our daughter had the chicken tenders which were actually great!) Throw the diet out the window when you eat here... read more

One of the best lobster rolls on the Maine coast. Enjoyed the fried scallops and haddock chowder too. Very friendly and efficient staff. Complete with an incredibly picturesque setting. read more

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I don't know what I can add about this perfect lobster place. It's is simple and delicious. We both ordered the lobster roll which came with potato chips. It was full of sweet meat with the perfect amount of mayonnaise. We sat outside and watched boats. It was nice without a complex menu. read more

This is probably 3.5 stars to me after trying a couple of other places. It's enjoyable, but I preferred the lobster rolls I had elsewhere. That said, I'm rounding up due to the setting and to Annabelle's Ice Cream. The Five Islands Lobster Company is situated in rugged buildings on a working lobster wharf in a beautiful setting, with coastal houses on one side and a bay filled with boats and islands on the other. The complex includes a place to order whole, steamed lobsters (as well as corn-on-the-cob and potatoes), a place to order sandwiches and baskets/platters, and an outpost of Annabelle's Ice Cream shop. (There may also be a snack shop, although I didn't see anyone head up to it while I was there.) You order wherever you'd like, get a number, and then settle into one of the picnic tables -- mostly large and communal -- scattered all around; the staff will yell out your number when your food's ready to pick up. The food is at the usual level of priciness, but you get a hefty amount of very fresh and tasty lobster on a fluffy, flavorful roll, both with only minimal amounts of butter and mayo. (At least not enough of the latter to stand out.) The fries are thick and flavorful. Annabelle's ice cream was excellent! Full of flavor, with large servings at a great price. The staff members were wonderful, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable (about the food as well as the wider area). read more

Great lobster pound type place right on the water in Georgetown. This is a family owned business and they are wonderful people. I got a 3.5 lb beast of a lobster that was cooked to perfection. My family got the fried clams, scallops, onion rings, fries... Everything was perfect. The setting is beautiful... what more could you ask for? Don't forget to get Annabells amazing ice cream! My favorite was Graham Central Station! 5 Stars! read more

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We've been coming here for over 20 years and it is the best and always has been! You may have seen in in ads that try to find the most beautiful place to eat outdoors in Maine (which it is!). Reliably fantastic local lobster right off the boats, great fish and shellfish, marvelous onion rings and a setting that is priceless no matter the weather! Glad it hadn't changed over the years - this is the real thing. Dog friendly as well! read more

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Come for the sick view!!! Lobster rolls are good, not great. Just the perfect spot for a truly Maine afternoon.

Beside the waiting line and the waiting to pickup our orders were so long, but when I received my double deck crab cakes sandwich, my gosh, it's was so tiny and dry. It was not fresh crab meat at all. The lobster roll was good but it was not was I expected and little lobster meat. read more

The lobster roll was excellent; the haddock chowder did not have a lot of fish or potatoes (hence 4 instead of 5 stars). Perhaps because it was the last day they were serving this year. The price was right -- even the boiled lobsters seemed affordable, although we did not order one. You buy your lobster, potato and coleslaw separately and pay for the lobbies by the pound -- the old time lobster pound way. Coleslaw tasted homemade and was not too sweet. The view was among the best for a lobster pound! Gorgeous!! Lots of tables. You can bring your dog. What could be better? Will definitely return next year when we are in the area. read more

Amazing lobster and lobster rolls. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the beautiful views made for a peaceful atmosphere. We went early at 4pm which seemed ideal since there weren't any lines and we had our food within 15 minutes. read more

Five Islands Lobster - Lobster and Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

One of the best fried clam places in Maine. The view is great eating out on the dock. My only downside is the portions are smaller then some other places. read more

Great food, fast friendly services. Best lobster rolls in southern Maine!! A true can't miss place to eat while on vacation in Maine.

The lobster was amazing considering the price. You might be spending up to 90 minutes waiting and eating here, but I highly recommend. The pier is very scenic and full of life. When we went, they were loading this massive tuna into a truck! During my visit, they were offering two smaller lobsters for $24. Not sure if this is a permanent thing but definitely take advantage of this if you are into that sort of thing! read more

Perhaps the most charming setting with a live cute little fishing dock. Lots of parking, portolet on site. It was the priciest at 37.99 with commercial potato chips. It was mostly shreds and not the most appealing looking roll and it was not perfectly cleaned (saw some green tinge from the roe) but very briny and sweet. It was a rough and good roll. The views, pftt...12 miles off route 1 on a very scenic ride. read more

Eating lobster in Maine is a thing. I don't care much for lobster in general, but when I'm in Maine I'd eat it just because that's what you do when you visit Maine. 5 islands lobster co. was on our way, and we thought we'd stop in to have some lunch. It was ok. The food was not bad but nothing special. It was served like fast food, and portions were small. You would come to this place more for the experience than for the food. It was fun seeing fishing boats docking and a fisherman pulling out boxes of lobsters like in a movie scene. I don't regret going there just for that, but as for the food- I would also be ok without it. Now, if I was there on a cloudy day with not much fishermen action, I probably wouldn't give this place 4 stars. read more

Five Islands Lobster - Fisherman in action - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, Maine

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Came here for lunch and felt as though things were good, but nothing was great. The best part of the meal was the scallops and the ambiance. The fish for the Fish & Chips was good; however, the fries were a greasy. The lobster roll was basic with light mayo (my disclaimer to this is we went here after going to the Lobster Roll Competition yesterday, so maybe the bar was a little high today). If you are in the area, give this place a shot as the ambiance is one of the better places to enjoy a lobster roll. read more

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