A tempura fried lobster roll? Yes please!…read more I am a Connecticut-style lobster roll guy through and through, so I was skeptical at The Shack's departure from one of the traditional lobster roll styles. If you are a die hard lobster roll purist... or a curmudgeon, then you should maybe skip the fried lobster roll. However, if you don't mind mixing things up and are down for neat experiences, then I would recommend trying it. Between Boston and Maine, my wife and I tried about a dozen lobster rolls on this trip (don't judge! we shared a roll from each of the places we tried lol) and this tempura lobster roll was one of the more enjoyable ones. If we went to Old Orchard Beach again, I would make my wife order her own next time, so I could enjoy the full roll by myself. haha

My girlfriend and I love going there! Everything on their menu is fresh and so delicious! I love…read moretheir steak and cheese sandwich and also there grilled chicken sandwich! My girlfriend bounces all over the place trying new things and has enjoyed every meal she has gotten so far. The staff is very friendly and they provide great service ! I highly recommend the shack!

Eating a lobster roll and clam chowder within a stone's throw of the beach is classic Maine…read moreexperience and that's exactly what Johnny Shucks has to offer. The clam chowder was down right delicious; the only thing that could have made it nearly perfect was if it had more clams and potatoes. I enjoyed the lobster roll very much. Even though I wish the roll was a tad larger, that tiny little bread boat was packed full of quality chunks of lobster. I tried MANY lobster rolls on this vacation and many of the rolls I wouldn't have again, but Johnny Shucks was one of the better ones. Don't hesitate to come here if you want buttery lobster goodness.

This is an outdoor eating only joint in Old Orchard beach, but no beach view here. Order at counter…read moreand pick up when number called. We both decided on the fish and chips and choose this place due to the favorable Yelp reviews. The fish portion was generous, but the fish was not fresh tasting and was a bit dry and not flaky. Waffle fries are served in place of the tradiontional straight cut "chips" and were seasoned with some spices that didn't go with the fish. Clearly everything is made from frozen. The tarter sauce was Ken's pre-made and not at all good. It's a crime to not have an in house made tarter sauce! Service was fine and prices comparable to nearby establishments. We would not choose to come here again for fish and chips and would not recommend.

Homemade, delicious food in a great location. This place is a total gem!…read more The lobster roll was loaded with meat. Yum

Come for the lobster roll! Roll 5+/5…read more We drove from Portland to Orchard Beach b/c a YELP reviewer said Johnny Shucks had the best darn oyster roll in the USA. (Eye roll now!) So I wanted a taste of this best roll in the entire USA. Fate just wouldn't have it. The joint was closed with no one in sight or reachable via phone. (See review for them). So we get back on YELP and find this place nearby. It saved the day. It ain't fancy with just 1 table out front, a 4 seater with a colorful umbrella. You have to pay to park curbside but that's sort of cheap and easy to do. We eat under the umbrella. Yummy good lobster roll, plenty meat stuffing inside. The conversation with the owner and her hubby was friendly too. It was a beautiful, sunny day to eat outside. There is no bathroom so plan ahead. We used the public facilities, after getting directions from the owner before leaving town.

Service was spot on. I had the lunch portion of deep fried haddock with fries, the pretzel, and a…read moregreat local beer. Desert was a white chocolate blueberry cheesecake. Everything was prepared well and was very tasty.

I have been here a couple times. I love their food even though it is a tad bit pricing but the…read moreserving sizes are def worth it. The last time we were there we got strip clams and steamers and I got the tuna nachos. All was really great. The service was super friendly as well. Lots of tables so you can typical get a seat.

Myself and family had a wonderful dinner here! The service was absolutely fabulous! Special…read moreshoutout to Kelsey, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. We started with the fresh calamari appetizer, which was light, crispy, and so tasty, and the fresh pear salad was a refreshing, flavorful start. For my entrée, I had the stuffed lobster with scallops, and it was delish! The lobster was succulent, perfectly cooked, and truly a treat for dinner. It was served with fresh veggies and potatoes. My fiancé and future sister-in-law ordered the "Best of Both Worlds" which was steak and lobster; it was a nice combo, but they both agreed the steak was just okay and didn't really need the chimichurri sauce. My future brother-in-law really enjoyed his haddock entrée....he said it was fresh and well-prepared. We finished the meal by sharing desserts; cheesecake, key lime pie, and chocolate mousse cake, and every bite was yummy! All in all, a great and yummy meal by the water with fabulous service and fresh, delicious food. We'll definitely be back!

The service wasn't bad, but you could tell that they didn't want to be there…read more The food was good, but not great. The price really didn't live up to the hype. We started with bread service and a salad both were good and then I had a filet which was undercooked but no biggie and she had the chicken breast that was ok. The views of the ocean are outstanding.

Big Daddys on Old Orchard Beach did not disappoint. I started with the crab cakes and a house…read moresalad. Those crab cakes were all crab, no filler, just the way they should be. For my entree, I had the glazed salmon with coconut curry. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the coconut curry was rich and flavorful. I am a coconut curry lover through and through, and the only thing that would have taken it over the top for me would be a little ginger and a touch of scotch bonnet for that gentle kick. The service was outstanding. Marissa was incredible, attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. I will definitely be back when I visit next summer. Just a heads up, they do not take reservations and the place is small, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. It is worth it.

Between my in-laws and my partner and I, we've probably eaten here over a dozen times over the last…read morefew years. Big Daddy's has THE BEST mussels in southern Maine. Specifically, their spicy mussels. Their seafood is locally sourced, fresh, and the sauce is out of this world flavorful, creamy, and the perfect broth for the tender tender mussels. I've given myself heartburn a couple times housing these spicy mussels with their delicious spicy margaritas and it has been worth it everytime. I will come back for these mussels as long as they serve them and I have a mouth for eating them.

I can never miss Pine Tree Seafood when in Maine. I'm addicted to their crab rolls and clam…read morechowder. Recently, I tried their cold smoked lox and Arctic char pâté with hot honey; both were incredible! The service is always friendly. One of the best family-owned seafood markets in the area .

The atmosphere is quintessential Maine, the staff was super nice, and we enjoyed being able to look…read morearound the general store while our order was prepped. The smoked haddock chowder should be the main attraction for this place, it was seriously really legit. The lobster wasn't quite our style; the lobster was super cold and I believe had the slightest bit of mayo to the point it wasn't really even enough mayo to even know it was there. I don't mind the philosophy of letting the lobster shine, but lobster needs a bit of salt or SOMETHING to make its flavor pop. If you like Maine style then you might like this but if you favor Connecticut style then you might not prefer how this is made.

Amazing lobster and crab rolls, both reasonably priced. Very homey shack, one can also get live…read morelobsters to go. The flavoring on both rolls was subtle, but that allowed the natural tastes and sweetness of the lobster and crab to come through. Sort of a side of the road place, so if you miss it, you'll have to double back. But it'll be worth it!

The stuffed scallops were way better than we expected them to be, the only slightly negative thing…read moreabout them was the stuffing was burnt to the shell a bit. Overall the flavor of it was great though. The clam chowder was underseasoned and cold, and by cold I don't just mean not very hot, it was literally cold.

So so so yummy! Went right when they opened on a Wednesday and the service was very quick. You…read moreorder at the counter and they bring the food to you! I recommend Fredos famous fish dip! They also have an AMAZING jalopeno hot sauce that we put on everything! I was very cute in the inside and the service was also lovely.

A lot of seafood restaurants in Maine get by doing things the way they always have - not really…read moreimproving on the dishes but getting by cooking things the "classic" way. Fish & Whistle is different. They set the bar higher and took traditional recipes and made them excellent. Their fish chowder is delicious. Cream, thyme, fresh pollack. I can't tell you how deflating it is to get a sludgy chowder in *Maine* when restaurants have access to such amazing ingredients. Probably the best fried fish I've ever had. The type of fish varies. I've had bluefish before but most recently had pollack and it was wonderful. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned, huge flakes of delicious white fish. It was excellent. It's so awesome to see a local restaurant raising the bar and setting a higher standard for food.

I think the Fish in all forms is some of the best I have ever eaten and puts a couple of more…read morefamous places to shame. Scallops and fried clams were excellent. I have never had a bad meal here.

my spouse and visited the restaurant 9/30/25. it was our first visit to this restaurant..we ordered…read moreonion rings, baked stuff lobster, and a boiled lobster. The onion rings came out first and they were OK but surely were not homemade. My wife's baked stuff lobster was served Luke warm at best. We sent it back and it returned a short while later with the manager telling us the temperature was 160 degrees. I guess he disputed us telling him if was not hot enough. The stuffing had very little crabmeat and the shrimp were cold, just laid on top of the lobster. The stuffing was very dry and had little flavor. My lobster and butter were Luke warm but I chose not to send it back. The lobster flavor was fine but hot butter would have enhanced the flavor. Our server was excellent and had a great personality. Ambiance was what you would expect at a lobster hut and the atmosphere was fine. we so hoped we were finding a local gem but left disappointed.