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    The Lobster Shack

    4.4 (789 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Angela H.

    A casual restaurant to go for some seafood right in Perkins Cove. You order right at the counter and they serve you your food after. There are sauces and napkins to grab and a sink to wash your hands. The staff were all really nice and helpful. They were patient and when we wanted to order more we just added onto the order to pay later instead of making us wait in line. We got the large Clam Chowder and this was pretty watery. Not the best, wouldn't recommend ordering that. We got Steamers, these were nice, clean and sweet. We got the Lobster Roll made with mayo instead of butter and they made this pretty well, not watery at all. The Lobster BLT was probably the favorite. It has the perfect ratio. We also got the Fish Tacos which were on corn tortillas which are typically not my favorite. The tacos themselves were not that flavorful, which is had a spicy factor but with a little Tabasco sauce it was fine.

    Lisa T.

    Our family loved our visit. It's a classic little spot in Perkins Cove, located right across from the water, so you can enjoy the ocean view while you eat at the outdoor picnic-style seating. It has that casual, coastal Maine feel that makes you want to linger. I ordered the cold lobster roll, which was generously filled and came with their homemade chips everything tasted very fresh and perfectly seasoned. I also had the clam chowder, which was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. My husband chose the lobster dinner with french fries and coleslaw and really enjoyed it, especially the freshness of the lobster. Our kids were just as happy with their meals. My daughter got the mayo-based lobster roll, which she loved, and my son ordered the fried clam strips with fries, which disappeared quickly from his plate. Overall, every dish we tried was very good, and the setting by the ocean made it a memorable meal for our whole family.

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    Liz N.

    Best lobster roll for $32. Got butter and mayo. Worth the drive. Has good portion of meat but could be more.

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    Joe M.

    Still a 5 out of 5. Here every year with family. Service is always great. We will keep coming back for years.

    Lobster roll is overflowing and came w chowder! The twin lobsters were fresh, sweet and well cooked.
    Laura H.

    We visit Ogunquit yearly and were in OGT for a long Independence Day weekend. Our usual plan is to grab a lobster roll or two from next door for while we walk around the cove but there was a (ridiculously) long line. Instead, we sat down in the AC here and enjoyed a couple beers, twin lobsters, and lobster roll and chowder lunch special. We made the right choice here. We Loved it! The food was fresh, cooked well and the roll was full of sweet, succulent lobster. Now we have a new spot!! We actually returned here for one more roll before we left town.

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    Tracy Y.

    Parking can be a bit of a challenge, especially during peak season. It's on the pricier side for something marketed as a "shack," but given how touristy the place is, it's somewhat expected. We've had quite a few lobster rolls during our East Coast trip, and honestly, the one here wasn't the best. The clam chowder that came with the meal was more watery than we're used to--not bad, just different. The lobster stew had generous chunks of meat, but the cup was tiny and tasted mostly like cream. There's plenty of indoor seating, which is nice, but when things get busy, the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and not the most patient. Overall, a decent stop if you're nearby, but probably not worth going out of the way for.

    Sharon E.

    Quick service! Lobster rolls are 32$ each!! its pretty normal for it to be expensive.. but the portions were a bit smaller than what we had earlier in Boston for the same price.. Tasted good with beer..

    Lobster roll and clam chowder
    Lindsay C.

    I'm not the biggest lobster roll fan, as I find that they often don't have much flavor for the cost, but I figured while visiting Ogunquit it was a must-have. The Lobster Shack was running a $32 lunch special including a lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder, so I ordered it to-go and took it down by the water. The lobster roll was GREAT. A huge amount of lobster, nice crisp on the roll, and good flavor. The clam chowder was decent and did the job, but I've definitely had better. It was pretty thin and had a lot of oil. If I returned, I'd skip the chowder and just go with the roll. Service was fast for my to-go order even despite the line down the street at lunchtime. Definitely recommend parking outside Perkins Cove and walking down to it, since you're unlikely to find parking near any of the businesses in the cove itself.

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    Really really good lobster roll very cool place also. Service was also very good and very quick.

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    Best Garden Salad and Lobster Rolls! The food we ordered was fantastic and staff was very helpful too!

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    Fun little casual place in a pretty area. Parking is challenging but it's worth it. Great lobster and soups!

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