Legendary Harpswell Lobster House Restaurant Officially Goes Up for Sale

There are very few restaurants in the state of Maine that make it through six decades of business and come out of it with a fervid following, but that is some of the story for Estes Lobster House.

The other part of the story is that Estes Lobster House has become well-known not just in Vacationland, but around the world. It's an iconic landmark for so many, and the mouthwatering place to go for a large lobster special.

But as time goes by, often times restaurants, even legendary ones, change hands. And the time could be now for Estes Lobster House.

The restaurant is officially up for sale as seen in this listing via Harspwell Realty Group. As the listing details, the restaurant is essentially turnkey, meaning a new owner can feel comfortable buying it and simply opening it for another bustling summer season. Like so many imaginative potential owners do, they wonder about growth and alterations that can be made. This restaurant has plenty of space for growth and comes with a built in reputation as a pillar of Harpswell.

The ad is clearly attempting to appeal to a potential out-of-state buyer, but there may be a native Mainer or two that views this decades-old restaurant as a piece of Maine history that is too good to let pass by.