This Is Maine’s Best Lobster Roll (And Here’s Why)

If you’ve never had a Maine lobster roll, summer in Maine is the perfect time to change that! The 207 is a total foodie dream, and there’s no shortage of spots serving up this coastal classic.

Think buttery split-top rolls, fresh lobster, a little mayo, lemon, celery, and black pepper, simple ingredients, but when it’s done right, it’s next level. It’s one of those must-have summer in Maine experiences you don’t forget.

And honestly, if you’re heading to Maine for the summer, it helps to do a little food homework before you go. I like finding out where the good eats are ahead of time, and a lobster roll is always at the top of the list.

One place that keeps coming up is Mashed, a food site that ranks and highlights some of the best spots around. When they looked for the best lobster roll in Maine, they landed on a real standout.

That spot is McLoons Lobster Shack, a family-run place on Spruce Head Island, right across from one of the area’s oldest working lobster wharves.

It’s the kind of laid-back, classic summer in Maine vibe, with harbor views, lobstermen bringing in the catch, island breezes, and sunsets that don’t feel real. The menu is all about fresh seafood: lobster rolls, steamed lobster, oysters, chowders, soups, and more (plus a few other options if seafood isn’t your thing).

If you are headed on a Maine Summer Road Trip adventure this summer, a stop by Mc Loon's is a must!

You can find them at 315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, where they are open 7 days a week, from 11:30am-7pm