Summer is upon us! That means trips to the beach, weekends up at camp and lots and lots of seafood. Of course you’ve got to have a few lobster dinners and some fried haddock, but you can’t forget the crab. This slightly messy meal is one of our favorites and there are quite a few places to find it in Maine. Start with this list.
- Barnacle Billy’s, Ogunquit
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LinaBoBina / TripAdvisor Crab rolls, crab plate or crab cakes are all on offer at this quintessential Maine eatery. It’s been around forever and while tourists love it, local should be sure to visit too. Address: 50 Perkins Cove Road, Ogunquit, ME 03907
- Young’s Lobster Pound, Belfast
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nancyolah / TripAdvisor This beloved Maine spot serves a crab roll just like many of the places on this list. But, we love their crab salad. It’s fresh, light and filling. Address: 2 Fairview Street, Belfast, ME 04915
- Five Islands Lobster Co, Georgetown
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stang55 / TripAdvisor With seafood caught right off the dock, it’s not surprising that this spot is known to have some of the freshest fish in the state. We love their crab roll, which comes with mayo on a bun. Address: 447 5 Islands Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
- Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth
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Aaron T / TripAdvisor If you’re looking for your crab to come with a view, this is the spot for you. Known for their incredible location at Two Lights State Park, the breeze here is almost as great as the crab roll. Address: 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
- Chauncey Creek, Kittery Point
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TBosh517 / TripAdvisor This casual spot is open seasonally, like all the best Maine seafood spots. While most people gobble up their lobster, we recommend the crab rolls. Address: 16 Chauncey Creek Road, Kittery Point, ME 03905
- Thurston For Lobster, Bernard
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Eyeballs / TripAdvisor This spot is as fresh as it gets with seafood caught right in the waters that you’ll be gazing out at from your table. Try Joey’s crabcakes, Crab Louis Dip or the Crab Roll. Address: 9 Thurston Road, Bernard, ME 04612
- Day’s Crabmeat & Lobster, Inc. Yarmouth
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Pookie53593 / TripAdvisor With “crab” in the actual name of the eatery, you know this spot is serious about this special shellfish. Sure, you can still order lobster but their crab roll is one of the best in the state. They also have a ton of other crab-related items so come hungry and leave with a to-go bag! Address: 1269 US-1, Yarmouth, ME 04096
- Cape Pier Chowder House, Kennebunkport
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Nikki L / TripAdvisor It’s not hard to find a seafood shack in the Kennebunks, but we particularly love this one because they offer crab on the menu. The crab cakes are great, but the crab roll is fresh and delicious. Address: 79 Pier Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Once you’ve gobbled up all the crabs in Maine, set your sights on fried clams. This list will give you 10 great places to start!
JillCull / TripAdvisor
LinaBoBina / TripAdvisor
Crab rolls, crab plate or crab cakes are all on offer at this quintessential Maine eatery. It’s been around forever and while tourists love it, local should be sure to visit too. Address: 50 Perkins Cove Road, Ogunquit, ME 03907
sadler8613 / TripAdvisor
nancyolah / TripAdvisor
This beloved Maine spot serves a crab roll just like many of the places on this list. But, we love their crab salad. It’s fresh, light and filling. Address: 2 Fairview Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Doxymum / TripAdvisor
stang55 / TripAdvisor
With seafood caught right off the dock, it’s not surprising that this spot is known to have some of the freshest fish in the state. We love their crab roll, which comes with mayo on a bun. Address: 447 5 Islands Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
TheAboutExperience / TripAdvisor
Aaron T / TripAdvisor
If you’re looking for your crab to come with a view, this is the spot for you. Known for their incredible location at Two Lights State Park, the breeze here is almost as great as the crab roll. Address: 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
rawsushi / TripAdvisor
TBosh517 / TripAdvisor
This casual spot is open seasonally, like all the best Maine seafood spots. While most people gobble up their lobster, we recommend the crab rolls. Address: 16 Chauncey Creek Road, Kittery Point, ME 03905
Eyeballs / TripAdvisor
This spot is as fresh as it gets with seafood caught right in the waters that you’ll be gazing out at from your table. Try Joey’s crabcakes, Crab Louis Dip or the Crab Roll. Address: 9 Thurston Road, Bernard, ME 04612
Elida G / TripAdvisor
Pookie53593 / TripAdvisor
With “crab” in the actual name of the eatery, you know this spot is serious about this special shellfish. Sure, you can still order lobster but their crab roll is one of the best in the state. They also have a ton of other crab-related items so come hungry and leave with a to-go bag! Address: 1269 US-1, Yarmouth, ME 04096
intertwilight / TripAdvisor
Nikki L / TripAdvisor
It’s not hard to find a seafood shack in the Kennebunks, but we particularly love this one because they offer crab on the menu. The crab cakes are great, but the crab roll is fresh and delicious. Address: 79 Pier Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
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