Lobster Shack Maine

by Kathie
(Kansas)

Are lobster buns and lobster rolls available in late May? Are the lobster shacks in Maine open then?

Liz's Reply...

Hi Kathie, You are in luck! Nearly all of the Maine lobster shacks will be open by late May, to coincide with Memorial Day weekend...

...the unofficial beginning of summer in New England.

However, even if you were to visit Maine at another time of year, finding a good Maine lobster roll would be easy.

Many Maine restaurants serve lobster rolls and lobster entrees year round. This is true not only in coastal areas, but also in interior sections of the state.

I wish I knew which Maine Maine vacation spots you plan to visit. I might be able to provide suggestions.

But in lieu of that...

...you may find the Maine Lobster Council website handy for finding great places to eat lobster in Maine (including Maine lobster shacks).

Their URL is www.lobsterfrommaine.com.

Under the header Visiting Maine is a link for Places to Eat/Buy Lobster. That link takes you to a web page that has an interactive map, broken down by Maine regions.

Once you select a region, you can either view the entire list, or search for a particular Maine town. Each listing indicates if it is...

...Eat In, Take Out, Fine Dining, Casual Dining. a Maine Lobster Shack, or Fish Market, as well as...

...what time of year the place is open. Also included is a Google locator map, a brief description of each restaurant, lobster shack or fish market. their phone number, and when applicable, a direct link to their website.

While doing research on your Maine trip, I imagine you have (or will) come across the names of what are often talked about as being some of the best lobster shacks in Maine, such as...

...Red's Eats in Wiscasset, Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, South Freeport, Chauncey Creek in Kittery Point, Waterman's Beach Lobster in South Thomaston...

...the Five Island Lobster Co. in Georgetown, the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Barnacle Billy's in Ogunquit, or...

...The Lobster Shack Restaurant at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, ME, often referred to by visitors as the Portland, Maine lobster Shack.

However, even though these places all serve excellent Maine lobster rolls, don't let that stop you from doing your own exploring. Along Maine's 4,568 miles of coastline (and inland) are dozens of other hidden treasures.

You will be enjoying your lobster bun at a beautiful time of year in the Northeast..

Late spring can be an awesome season to visit Maine. For several reasons it is actually considered by many travelers to be the best time to visit Maine.

The weather in Maine in May (particularly late May) is much warmer than in previous months, but still very comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor activities (although be aware of coastal fog)...

...summer tourist season has not arrived, which means few, or no crowds...

...many popular Maine tourist attractions, even those that are only open seasonally, are once again welcoming visitors.

And, because May in Maine is not considered high-season, you will find much cheaper rates at bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels and motels than during summer months. Although...

...if you are visiting Maine Memorial Day weekend, you are likely to find room rates somewhat elevated.

Before your trip you may also be interested in:

Reading about all the fun things to do in Maine in May...
Activities and Events in Maine

What to do if you are suddenly confronted with the daunting challenge of eating a Maine lobster...
How to Eat Lobster

Finding out about when Maine lobster fishing is at its peak...
Maine Lobster Season

And if you can't wait until you visit a lobster shack in Maine for a lobster roll, you may want to try...

Lobster Roll Recipes

Making lobster rolls at home may not be as much fun as eating them in an authentic Maine lobster shack, but they surely can help get you excited about an upcoming Maine vacation!

I hope you have a great trip Kathie and find the perfect Maine lobster roll!

Best regards,
Liz