We traveled from Utah to create our own Lobster week in Maine and our first stop did not disappoint! Shannon's Unshelled is exactly what we wanted! It's literally a food truck on the side of the road, but she has cute little picnic tables and her restaurant is set up to truly reflect Lobster week. We ordered a lobster roll to share, and she included some fried lobster and her lobster bisque to accompany it. She halved it for us as we were sharing, and it's a good thing we did because it was a huge portion. Mine had a cute little Marigold on top and his featured a little orchid. How did she know they were both so reflective of who we are?! Oh my goodness I almost forgot, we had blueberry coleslaw... Have you ever had blueberry coleslaw? It was like dessert in a cup, but it was a side dish. Truly phenomenal! We are headed from Bar Harbor back to Portland on Friday and plan on stopping at Shannon's on our way. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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This food truck was such a pleasant surprise! Shannon's has earned a spot on my short list of the best lobster rolls in Maine, alongside Red's and McLoon's. The service was warm and friendly, with the staff making a point to greet every customer. The lobster roll may not be quite as enormous as Red's, but it was absolutely delicious--cold, sweet, succulent lobster piled onto a perfectly toasted bun and served with a side of garlic butter. Instead of the usual coleslaw, you can opt for a refreshing seaweed salad, and the generous serving of fries is another nice touch. While you won't have a waterfront view here, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. I'd happily come back for another lobster roll read more

We have been here twice, once as part of a Yelp Elite event. We enjoyed it the first time, we wanted to take our family here for our second visit. You have to watch carefully or map to the location, as the passing road is fast and you can drive by it without even realizing it. It's a small building with a decent sized parking lot - maybe can fit 10 or so cars. There is a picnic area to the side of the trailer, that has several picnic tables and a couple of little ones/lower to the ground. Very cute. Some tables with umbrellas for cover from the sun and in our case that day...brief relief from the rain, until it became sideways torrential rain. Plenty of garbage and recycling containers that are easy to locate and helps keep the place neat and free from debris flying around. It's not an extensive menu, however, the items we have ordered are fresh and flavorful. Item that stood out to us, the blueberry coleslaw. It's very very refreshing. They take electronic/card payments - it looks like it's a cash only type of place, but it's not. We had ordered our food for "here" and then the rain came. We sat at the tables as long as we could until the rain was coming down in sheets. We were soaked, so we ran to our cars...the staff saw what was happening, changed our order as "to go" and the gentleman ran the bagged orders to our cars with napkins and every thing we needed to enjoy our food. Great service! My fish basked was delicious. Love the fries that come with it as well. Plenty of fish, so much so, I had to give some to my husband to finish off. I love the finishing touches...may not seem like much to some, however, they take the time to put a tiny flower on each dinner. My niece and nephew loved it!! The bathrooms are in a separate building and are really nice. I thought they might be a potty, but they are fully plumbed, running water and electricity. I definitely will stop again, if it times right with our trips to the gardens and they are open. Great staff, easy location and great food. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Fried fish dinner! Soooo good!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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Wonderful fried clams with gluten free batter that actually tastes great, creamy clam chowder served with a smile. Our go to place for seafood when in the area. Note that the clams are bought fresh every morning, so get there early as they often sell out after the lunch rush. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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Brought my friend from New Zealand here to enjoy her first ever Maine lobster roll. After every single bite that she took, she said, "Yum". She understood why I told her she could not leave without having a lobster roll, first. The customer service here is superb. They really want you to enjoy your meal. That is hard to find in bigger places. They use one 1-1.5 found lobster for each roll. Pure lobster. No filler. The bun was grilled to perfection. The fries were cooked very well. The blueberry coleslaw was amazing. It was early enough in the season to not have much traffic. It was nice not to deal with Wiscasset. This is my second time visiting. I will definitely be back. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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Shannon's Unshelled was the only lobster roll we went back for during our stay! The lobster roll is delicious and the fact you get two sides a nice perk. Highly recommend. read more

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We had a great meal from Shannon's. Lobster roll dinners were great. Plenty of lobster along with fries and slaw. Service was great. The staff brought out take-out meals out to our camper van. We had a little trouble with GPS as it directed us to the downtown location which would have been difficult parking our van. We found the alternate location outside of Boothbay Harbor easy to park. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster roll dinners! One without fries. - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

Food: I got a fish basket with onion rings and clam chowder. The fish and onion rings were both served hot and crispy after being cooked to perfection. The basket came with a side seaweed salad that was a refreshingly pleasant change of pace from most fish n chips places. The clam chowder was thick and rich. It was jam packed with meat and potatoes. Definitely come with an empty stomach because they have great portion sizes and the food is fantastic. Service: The service here is great! Everyone is friendly and happy to answer questions. They keep busy running food to customers and keeping the picnic area tidy. Ambience: The picnic area is super clean and well maintained. They have a wheelchair assessable picnic table, and a well stocked condiment table. The view is beautiful. This is a lovely place to get lunch and enjoy the weather. read more

A++ for food, service & ambiance! After two weeks in Maine and sampling many lobster rolls, these ranked in the top two (alongside McCloon's up near Camden). Blueberry slaw and fries were great sides along with a fresh toasty roll topped with fresh tasty lobster. We'll be back! read more

Was excited to try this place. Went to the location outside of "downtown" Boothbay Harbor. Got the lobster roll (they say meat of 1.5 lb lobster) not sure if I believed that but maybe it is. The garlic butter to drizzle on top was sooo good. Market price memorial day weekend was $30 for the basket with fries and coleslaw. Asked about upgrading to onion rings they said small upcharge ($2 diff price on menu, so assumed that) it was $4 each. So should have each just gotten the fries included and ordered side of onion rings so not sure the $4 upcharge is worth it. Clams were good, not huge portion. I think the soups are popular there as well. The baskets come with an edible orchid which was a cute touch. You order from food truck (they take cards), outdoor picnic table seating and restrooms on site. There is also a location downtown Boothbay Harbor as well. Google maps still showed temporarily closed, I know we're early in the season so maybe check their Facebook page for the most recent updates. read more

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We have had lobster rolls all over Maine but I think we found the best one today- oh my read more

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Don't let the small building along Route 1 fool you - the seafood served at Shannon's Unshelled is as good or better than any bricks and mortar restaurant Without a doubt - the best clam chowder around. Everything is made fresh and is served with thoughtfulness and care. The picnic tables are kept clean, and the spot is beautiful. The owners are kind people who excel at making this place special. read more

Shannon's Unshelled was our pit stop between Boston and Portland. The food and service was amazing. The next time I'm in the New England area, Shannon's Unshelled will be a planned destination rather than just a pit stop. read more

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Good lobster roll on our way back from Boothbay Harbor. Highly suggest also ordering the blueberry coleslaw. It was amazing and never heard of it before! Fries were good too! read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

Though Shannon's Unshelled is best known for its delicious lobster rolls, they also serve seafood and chicken baskets. We had the shrimp basket with fries and seaweed salad along with a clam basket with blueberry cole slaw and fries, with a side order of onions rings. The shrimp and clams were tasty and oil free - we appreciated that as sometimes (at other places) they are greasy and not very good. The blueberry cole slaw was a fresh alternative to the pretty flavorless version you get at many other places. The homemade onion rings were the highlight of the meal - it is hard to find handmade onion rings and especially ones with just the right amount of batter (sometimes they seem to be in armor plate). I wish the fries were just as good; they were ok built didn't match the excellent options on the ret of the menu. If homemade fries would be too hard to make, maybe they could buy thinner fries that cook and crisp up more quickly and reliably. It would also be good to have the option of a flavored salt read more

Now that was a lobster roll. We are not gonna talk about Price because it had two lobster tails on it. It was served naked which means there was no mayonnaise or anything else on the lobster served with butter on a lovely toasted roll with french fries and a unique and delicious blueberry coleslaw. The lobster was fantastic. I will say you eat outside at a picnic table which at this time of the year mid October is a little cool but not unbearable. I think I would've sat in a snowstorm to eat this lobster roll. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Twin Tails - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

In my long quest to find the perfect lobster roll and ambiance, we stumbled upon Shannon's after deciding the food at the harbor in Boothbay is subpar. We ordered quickly, paid a fair price but what stood out above and beyond was the service. The woman at the counter was friendly and spoke to our children about their orders. My son only wanted a hot dog bun and she accommodated him. Even fixing his order of bun and ketchup after he dropped it running back to the table. There are picnic tables to sit at and lots of space for the kids to run around which they needed after being on a boat all afternoon. The lobster roll was well executed, full of fresh lobster, and served with fun sides of blueberry coleslaw or seaweed salad. Would definitely come back here again! read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster roll, fries, blueberry coleslaw. $35 on 7/15/2025 - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

There was no butter or sauce of any kind....absolutely the worst lobster roll I have ever had!!!! Even the bun wasn't toasted.. The server was surly and totally uninterested in her job!!!!!!!! read more

Wow-Wow-Wow! Best lobster roll we had our entire trip! Loved the blueberry coleslaw. Cleanest oil! Fries and onion rings were perfect. Best looking roll as well!!! So so glad we stopped!!! read more

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I came hungry, and the portions filled me up and more. Clam chowder tasted fresh and savory~ did need more clam~ my clam basket was very filling and the fries very crunchy and delicious. Blueberry soda was amazing!! The blueberry coleslaw was very delicious. Personally I don't like coleslaw but this version was more subtle and pleasant. I'd order this side next time. The staff showed great patience to my group of friends since we arrived and looked at the menu for a while deciding the best way to try everything. He was so kind and friendly. This location was the best one because it was calm, peaceful, and clean. I couldn't imagen myself eating at the express because this location had no lines and the food is delivered to our table! Absolutely loved the food I got today! read more

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Our group of four was here on vacation and found Shannon's Unshelled on Yelp. The positive reviews are spot on. We each ordered a lobster roll, mine with a gluten-free round bun. The rolls came with an ample amount of fresh, incredibly tasty lobster. Sweet, perfectly prepared....butter on the side if you like it that way. The roll comes with a side...blueberry coleslaw and seaweed salad for us...and fries. It's not cheap (market prices are posted), but for the amount of delicious food served, it's a great value. Put Shannon's in your GPS and go. It is a roadside stand with picnic tables and umbrellas for shade. The team is friendly and the food is great. read more

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Rating: 4.5 Stopped by for lunch on the way back from the Coastal Maine botanical garden. Its a small shack on the side if the road. They offer outside and some inside seating as well as restroom. We ordered triple lobster rolls, clam basket, clam chowder, blueberry soda, and side of seaweed salad and blueberry slaw. Triple Lobster rolls were flavorful offering one naked, one with garlic butter and moxie sauce and one with mayo. They were all good and fresh but personally I liked the one with moxie sauce as it provided subtle sweetness along with lobster flavor that was not overwhelming. Fried clams were crispy and tasty. Seaweed salad and blueberry slaw were refreshing. Clam chowder was good but I've had better elsewhere. The blueberry soda was surprisingly good and refreshing. Overall the place was good and its a solid place for lobster roll. Service was good and relatively quick and was not too busy. Price was on the higher side but it's standard for lobster rolls. I liked that the lobster roll was not overwhelming with condiments and butter so I can taste the sweet flavor of lobsters read more

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On a road trip from Portland to Bar Harbor and had to stop in Boothbay! My husband and I heard rave reviews about this place and it was a must stop for us. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for us. We typed the restaurant into our GPS which was incorrect. So you'll need to find the actual address on the website to type in if you don't know where you are. It was a cute little side of the road food truck and it wasn't super busy when we came. There were plenty of picnic tables with umbrellas, which was nice. We ordered the lobster roll trio with blueberry Cole slaw as we wanted to try all the sauces. The food came out rather quickly. The sauces came on the side so you can put as much or as little on the rolls as you'd like. Our favorite was the classic butter. We weren't huge fans of the moxie sauce and I thought the garlic sauce was better with the French fries. The rolls were good sized, but the lobster was a little difficult to eat. This may be a personal preference, but the lobster wasn't torn well and was hard to bite into for a sandwich. The fries were solid, but the coleslaw wasn't anything special. I was hoping for more blueberry flavor. Overall it wasn't our favorite lobster rolls in Maine for several reasons. It's a cute stop in Boothbay, but wasn't super impressed with the food. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster trio - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

My four friends and I were starving after an exhaustive visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, where we searched (successfully) for trolls. Even with GPS, this tiny place was hard to find, but it was worth the struggle. We all ordered crab rolls, with butter, of course, and they were as tasty as any lobster rolls we had had during four days in Cape Elizabeth/Portland. Our server was generous with the melted butter too, and the service was fast and friendly. Finally, the price was right. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Look for the menu sign - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

Food was wonderful. Got lobster rolls with both blueberry Cole slaw and seaweed salad- really good. Served beautifully with an orchid in each roll and hot crispy fries. Clam chowder is thick and tasty with a good amount of clam. Service and kindness were top notch. Lots of tables outdoors and some indoor tables as well. Very clean, very sweet people. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Side view - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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AMAZING. The service, the food, the location. Everything about Shannon's Unshelled is amazing. We were visiting Boothbay Harbor and came across Shannon's Unshelled and had to try it. The big seller? Gluten free fried seafood. Allergen friendly. We had the clams, and a lobster roll. They both tasted amazing. Portions were extremely generous. We were chatting for awhile with the staff, and learned that this is a new location, and they're interested to learn that so many people are finding them for the gluten free fried seafood! That's definitely why I tried it too. This is my number one recommendation of places to stop for the boothbay area. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Clams and lobster roll- gluten free - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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O. M. Lobsta!!! Absolutely amazing! The Lobster Roll was incredibly delicious, and the onion rings!!! Oh, they had Blueberry Coleslaw! If you don't try Shannon's, you are missing out!! read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster roll, French fries, and Blueberry Coleslaw! Delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

It seems and feels like coastal Maine! Shannon's Unshelled delivers on the taste and options that you would expect from a quintessential coastal Maine lobster shack. We were happily greeted by a friendly staff and enjoyed the sunlight while we waited for our freshly prepared food. The food followed up every bit of promising start that we were hoping for and we left quite satisfied. read more

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We came to this roadside establishment on Friday at lunch. It was busy but not packed. We went up to the window and ordered lobster rolls and lobster sliders. We sat down at the outdoor picnic tables to wait for our order. This is not a place where the lobster rolls are made out of claw and knuckle meat, but there was tail meat as well. These were the best lobster rolls we've had thus far on this trip. The service was quick. The fries were good and it was an excellent meal. All the staff were very friendly and you can't beat that cute sign out front. read more

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4.5 rounded up! Hubby was craving a good lobster roll while in Maine and we saw that Shannon's is a great stop for food in Boothbay. This is a food truck/stand on an open field with picnic tables and an indoor dining area. You order your food and they make it fresh, so there's a 10 minute wait. Still worth it not to get food that's been sitting under lamps. The lobster roll was $30 (Market Price) and including a sizable portion of crispy fries. I was trying to watch my calories, so I shared. But the chicken tenders and fried clam orders I saw brought out looked very yummy. What stands out is the professionalism of the staff. They greet everyone kindly and are very helpful. It's clear they appreciate your business. The portion of the lobster roll was on the small side (I realize lobster isn't cheap these days). So it's probably better to get it with a hot dog or another entree or side like onion rings, as long as you aren't watching your weight. There is also a good selection of drinks. We would come back to see what the crab roll is all about (though we're Marylanders and picky about our crab). read more

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Awesome roadside stand with delicious lobster rolls with the bread toasted to perfection. Lobsters will be lobsters- but the bread makes or break the meal! Be sure to get the blueberry slaw! And the blueberry crumble was a nice sweet treat. It matched the personality of the sweet ladies who served us! read more

Shannon's Unshelled is amazing. Earlier in the day we went to their downtown location and got the lobster roll, which I highly recommend. For dinner we decided to check out their main location; and it did not disappoint. The food was great and came with a choice of seaweed salad or blueberry coleslaw. Where both are good, the coleslaw is beyond amazing. I always feel like coleslaw is the one dish that you can tell if a restaurant is good or not. If the coleslaw is bad, chances are the other food is going to be bad as well. This still holds true with Shannon's. The coleslaw was way above expectations, as was the food. Coming out with edible flowers to break up the color of fried food. The vibrant greens and purples of the sides and the decorative patterns on the basket liners. Shannon's delivers. If you're passing by, or within reach, do yourself a favor and stop by Shannon's Unshelled. read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Fried clams, fried lobster, fried pickles and a hot dog. - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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THE BEST LOBSTER ROLL AROUND!!! Shannon's is absolutely delicious with a top tier engaging and knowledgeable staff! We also had the fried clams, which are gluten free!!!!, and those were fantastic, crunchy, just a little salty! The setup on the way Boothbay Harbor is a temporary food truck as they build up the building on property (so might be minor disruptions until it's complete), but that has zero impact on how amazing their food is! read more

Stopped while in Boothbay because of the amount of reviews and all being 5 stars. Shannon's DID NOT disappoint!!!!! Lobster rolls, clam chowder and Maine Root Beer. Everything was delish. A quick pull off the road "food truck" with picnic tables to eat at. Places for kids to stretch their legs and run a bit. I believe there are corn hole boards too. My husband said the Cole slaw was perfect and had a bit of a surprise. He is a snob when it comes to slaw and this was one of the best. They started last year adding Maine blueberries (and a small amount of pineapple juice) to the slaw. He loved it. Lobster rolls were essentially dry (we didn't ask for anything) and came with drawn butter on side. The meat was delish and tender. All in all you won't be disappointed read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Doesn't get much better - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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If you're interested in great Maine seafood and amazing chicken tenders, you're at the right spot to stop at Shannon's! Her passion to accommodate all her guests and her kindness glows from a far! She is extremely sweet and you can tell her staff enjoy working with her in giving the best experience to both locals and new comers! We experienced her dishes at the boothbay railroad village and I followed from there since she has her store that is LITERALLY four minutes away! My son (he's two) and I enjoy sharing the chicken tenders! Nobody makes them like Shannon! It is now a tradition to go and grab a bite at Shannon's unshelled before hitting the trains!! Thank you again Shannon and staff! I look forward to our next visit read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Chicken tender basket - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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Phenomenal lobster rolls. Lots of parking just outside of Boothbay. We look forward to going there every year! Service was impeccable! I highly recommend read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster Roll basket! - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

First and foremost, great lobster rolls!! Added bonus is that they also serve Moxie and Blueberry soda. Warm, friendly, helpful service. read more

All of it..... Lobster rolls Onion rings and the hit was the seaweed salad Downtown is also great but with limited options read more

Stopped here on our way to the botanical gardens and glad we did! Generous amount of lobster and was delivered fresh to them that morning. Blueberry coleslaw was delicious and a great addition to the basket. The women working there were delightful and friendly. Plenty of seating at picnic tables- and clean bathrooms for customers! Definitely recommend for a great lobster roll read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Lobster roll basket with blueberry coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

What a great find, and we thought a hidden gem. This is a lobster roll "in the rough" setting. Think shack with picnic tables adjacent to a parking lot, nothing fancy, but we thought the food was great. Lobster rolls are pricey these days, but we felt the portion size was generous and contained quality meat (tails, knuckles and claws). Lately some places only fill the roll up with rubbery claw meat, and that is not the case here. I tried the bisque, which was very good and a very large portion. DO NOT miss the onion rings, hand made, they were crisp, delicious and piping hot. To top it all off, the lobster roll is adorned with a beautiful orchid, and while you may not want to eat that, it does make everything look and feel nicer! Our friends ordered a fried fish sandwich which was absolutely massive and easily enough for two people. After ordering, the food is delivered to the table, and we even had a chance to meet Shannon as she came over to check on everything. It's the first time I've seen staff visit tables to check on food quality in such a casual dining setting. They seem to genuinely care about the food they serve. Check these folks out when in Boothbay Harbor read more

Shannon's Unshelled - Beautiful and delicious lobster rolls. Huge portion of crispy fries - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

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