Two Maine Restaurants Named to ‘Best Seafood’ in America List

While this shouldn’t come as a surprise—Maine is packed with awesome seafood spots—two of our restaurants just made a national list.

Listen, while we’re not surprised that Maine has restaurants named to this list, what is surprising is that only two made the cut. If there were 100 spots for the best seafood restaurants in America, we’d expect Maine to take up at least half—minimum.

So, with that in mind, who’s naming the best seafood restaurants in America, and what criteria are they using to decide something like that?

LoveFood’s list of the best seafood restaurants in every U.S. state highlights everything from our Maine lobster to Louisiana catfish, covering both classic and global flavors. Their picks are based on real user reviews, awards, and the personal experiences of their team.

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Alright, now that we’ve covered that, which two restaurants in Maine were recently named among the best seafood restaurants in the country?

According to LoveFood and their list highlighting ‘The Best Seafood Restaurant in Every US State,' the Maine picks are The Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland and Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery.

Located at 104 Exchange St. in Portland, LoveFood had the following to say about their inclusion of The Highroller Lobster Co.:

Starting as a humble hot dog cart in 2015, The Highroller Lobster Co. settled down at a permanent location three years later. Although burgers, corndogs, and more were added to the menu, it's really the flagship lobster rolls that get visitors raving.

Found at 315 US-1 in Kittery, Bob’s Clam Hut has been a Maine staple for nearly 70 years, and LoveFood had this to say about them:

Established in 1956, Bob’s Clam Hut has been serving up the finest seafood offerings in Kittery for over six decades – and it shows no signs of slowing down. From fried whole clams to clam strip rolls, you can get the tasty molluscs in just about every way.

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And there you have it! Two of the best seafood restaurants in America are right here in Maine: The Highroller Lobster Co. and Bob’s Clam Hut.

What are your thoughts on LoveFood’s selections? Did you have any other seafood favorites in mind? We’d love to hear from you—feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app!

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