The Clam Shack

This is the gold standard of lobster rolls . Each sandwich gets a mix of claw, tail and knuckle meat, a light spread of mayo and a drizzle of butter and is served on a white, round bun . Read more

The Shack pumps in seawater for both the holding tanks & the steaming cauldrons. Rolls arrive with the meat still warm—served with butter or mayo or, if you're serious, both—on toasted hamburger buns . Read more

All waiting time (30-40 min) totally worth it! We took lobster roll , scallops and clam chowder - so delicious! Behind the building there are couple of chairs with the view over the river .

Best lobster roll I had in Maine. Get it how they recommend, with mayo and butter (mayo on the bun , butter on the lobster ). You won't regret it.

Famous fried "whole-belly" clams , fries , & perfectly boiled-in-fresh-sea-water 1 lb lobster (w/ Lay's chips ) for $12.99! Ask 4 female, if u love roe ! Ok crab meat rolls & lobster rolls . Expect waits!

Best lobster roll in town , get with BOTH (mayo and butter ). Fried clams (not strips) and fried shrimp are a must. 1/2 pint is a serving size for 1, Pint is enough for two.

Lobster rolls were great! Not heavy like I was expecting. Really don't taste the mayo - they balance everything perfectly down to the buttered roll. Clam cakes also good.

There is a reason it's so highly rated: it's delicious. It's won many competitions. It's been featured repeatedly on television as the best in Maine. This is the best in Maine!

Secret behind their salty-sweet lobster rolls is preparing the fish in fresh sea water from a local tidal river . Juicy lobster tail and claw hunks are garnished with mayo and wrapped in a fresh roll .

From one who knows: this is not a family who would cheat anyone. Ever. It's a local family with kids in local schools who take ENORMOUS pride in what they make. You get what you pay for: the best!

Fried clam bellies and side of cole slaw were amazing! Go inside and grab a cold draft beer before picking up your order and finding a picnic table to eat at.

Try the lobster roll made with lobsters caught fresh from their home harbor in Kennebunkport. It's a little taste of a Maine summer day and a delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more

And if it seems pricey , remember they catch, cook fresh, and immediately pick & use a lobster , claws tail and all. You won't get that elsewhere. Steve Kingston is committed to the best. WORTH. THE. $!

Obviously the lobster roll . The clam chowder was great too. There is some seating behind the shack.

Loved the lobster roll (get the version with both toppings) and the fried clams

There is no question that the fried clams are the very best that money can buy. An absolute must when visiting Kennebunk. And get a discount coupon for an ice cream at Aunt Marie's!

I'm not a clams person, but this place made me change my mind. Delicious. Regretting not getting a lobster roll , heard good things

Lobster roll is abundantly lobster and satisfying but your wallet will take a hit at $16.75 a sandwich . Go to the sister shop Aunt Marie's ice cream and get it for $4 less.

Awesome atmosphere! Great food! A must for people visiting the area !

Although it has clam in its name, come here for lobster rolls . Served on a toasted hamburger bun , the filling is made from just-out-of-the-shell meat that's iced down. Read more

Great option for lunch , fried scallops highly recommended and cheap vs. UK

Lobster roll wasn't the best I've ever had, but was fresh and big enough to share. Clam strips were awesome

Great place to pick up lobsters to go and clam cakes in the summer-closes in October

Get BOTH! They will ask how you prefer it prepared.. butter or mayo

Best Lobster Rolls in Maine Lots of Lobster and get mayo n butter on the side. This place is the bomb !!!

I'm not a big lobster fan, so I went with the chicken fingers and a side of french fries .. Can't go wrong there!

Lobster Roll was yummy. Fried Haddock was light and tasty as well .

Good seafood for sure but overpriced bc right in heart of kennebunkport. Go to cape porpoise or lobster outlet in York to get your money's worth!

Huge lines , but didn’t think the lobster roll was worth the wait.

This roadside eatery next to the Kennebunkprot Bridge is worth the stop for fried clam strips & lobster rolls . – Green Guide Editor

I'm a cape cod girl but the lobster roll here was so good it changed me. The best in New England.

The lobster roll is out of this world the best in the onion rings a great

It was the best Lobster Roll I had in Maine. The deep-fried clam was deliciousss!

Nice lobster roll and delicious steamers. Clam chowder was also good.

Some unreal lobster rolls . Get with butter, add a pickle , and don't forget the fries !

Got there right at noon and waited in line about 10 minutes. The line goes fast!

lobster roll is definitely the best here. i've eaten at 3 suggested places. the bread lightly butter and toasted with mayo and the lobster moist and sweet.

Winner of the Steve Harvey lobster roll challenge, 2014!

Lobster roll - shrimp - not much On sea food but these were really good

Hands down some of the best takeout seafood around...get the lobster roll and clam chowder !

Food was good. Service was fast. Location was great for people watching .

Worth every penny. No need to say more.

Very rarely do you get to choose how much butter/mayo is on your lobster roll !

Try the deep-fried clam strips or whole clams (with bellies). Also order a lobster roll with mayo and butter . You won't be disappointed.

the best lobster rolls in new england.

Fried full belly clams and lobster rolls rule here.

A case of the crowds knowing what's good. Great lobster rolls

You'll need 1 lobster roll per person, clam strips are on point.

Lobster roll and fried clams were so delicious! Also bring cash if possible, or stop by ATM on the way.

What a delicious lobster roll !