Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Just opened! A true gem of a dining spot. Great farm-to-table menu. Tell Birch, the owner, that Patrick & Julie sent you!
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Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest Ave
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Just opened! A true gem of a dining spot. Great farm-to-table menu. Tell Birch, the owner, that Patrick & Julie sent you!
Great for breakfast sandwiches or lunch! Their homemade bread is out of this world. Try the challah loaf.
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Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering Ave
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Great for breakfast sandwiches or lunch! Their homemade bread is out of this world. Try the challah loaf.
Opens early for breakfast. Just around the corner, so it's really convenient. Big selection of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps. Try the Elvis Tribute!
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Mister Bagel
599 Forest Ave
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Opens early for breakfast. Just around the corner, so it's really convenient. Big selection of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps. Try the Elvis Tribute!
Might be the Best Restaurant in Portland and one of the top 10 in the country!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore St
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Might be the Best Restaurant in Portland and one of the top 10 in the country!
Hands down the best lobster roll you'll have in Maine. Oh and the selection of Oysters in the half shell: marvelous!
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
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Hands down the best lobster roll you'll have in Maine. Oh and the selection of Oysters in the half shell: marvelous!
This likely is the best cup of coffee in Portland. Not mention the baked goods are out-of-this-world and have been featured in major food publications. A great place for breakfast or lunch! TIP: Try the malted iced coffee.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
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This likely is the best cup of coffee in Portland. Not mention the baked goods are out-of-this-world and have been featured in major food publications. A great place for breakfast or lunch! TIP: Try the malted iced coffee.
If you love authentic ramen then you will absolutely adore Suzukiya. Noodles are made fresh minutes before you eat them. The owner is usually there making his traditional dishes. There are only 13 seats, so it's advised you go a bit early. Well worth the wait. TIP: Try the Hakata-style ramen. A mix of pork and chicken soup base & homemade organic thin noodles. topped with a slice of cha-shu, soft boiled egg, and baby bok choy.
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Ramen Suzukiya
229 Congress St
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If you love authentic ramen then you will absolutely adore Suzukiya. Noodles are made fresh minutes before you eat them. The owner is usually there making his traditional dishes. There are only 13 seats, so it's advised you go a bit early. Well worth the wait. TIP: Try the Hakata-style ramen. A mix of pork and chicken soup base & homemade organic thin noodles. topped with a slice of cha-shu, soft boiled egg, and baby bok choy.
Consistently ranked one the top 10 doughnut shops in the country. The Holy Donut has appeared in a number of national publications and is a must stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. Doughnuts are made from Potato flour (yum!). There's also a location downtown on Exchange Street if you are in the Old Port.
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The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave
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Consistently ranked one the top 10 doughnut shops in the country. The Holy Donut has appeared in a number of national publications and is a must stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. Doughnuts are made from Potato flour (yum!). There's also a location downtown on Exchange Street if you are in the Old Port.
Fantastic menu. Small space so go early. Great for happy hour! TIP: You should checkout Wine Time is Monday - Saturday from 4:30 - 6.
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Blue Spoon
5 Congress St
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Fantastic menu. Small space so go early. Great for happy hour! TIP: You should checkout Wine Time is Monday - Saturday from 4:30 - 6.
Super creative Thai cuisine. Fun atmosphere. Walk-ins only. TIP: Order the Quail Eggs.
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Boda
671 Congress St
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Super creative Thai cuisine. Fun atmosphere. Walk-ins only. TIP: Order the Quail Eggs.
Fantastic BBQ place. Great open space.
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Salvage BBQ
919 Congress St
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Fantastic BBQ place. Great open space.
This place is magical year round. Great menu of wholesome culinary creations. Nice portions. TIP: In the summer, dine up in the tree tops on the back deck. It's gorgeous!
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The Treehouse
484 Stevens Ave
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This place is magical year round. Great menu of wholesome culinary creations. Nice portions. TIP: In the summer, dine up in the tree tops on the back deck. It's gorgeous!
Cute little coffee shop. Nice place to hang out. Great neighborhood.
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Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens Ave
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Cute little coffee shop. Nice place to hang out. Great neighborhood.
Great sushi spot. Affordable, creative, and fresh. TIP: Sit in the garden for lunch or dinner.
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Yosaku
1 Danforth St
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Great sushi spot. Affordable, creative, and fresh. TIP: Sit in the garden for lunch or dinner.
Fantastic dim sum spot! If you like asian-fusion for a great price, than this is your place. TIP: Try the Ginger Fried Rice and the Green Beans.
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Empire
575 Congress St
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Fantastic dim sum spot! If you like asian-fusion for a great price, than this is your place. TIP: Try the Ginger Fried Rice and the Green Beans.
Great for brunch! Menus are on the fridge.
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Isa
79 Portland St
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Great for brunch! Menus are on the fridge.
Cajun cuisine. Fun place for a southern-style brunch. TIP: Grits!
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Bayou Kitchen
543 Deering Ave
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Cajun cuisine. Fun place for a southern-style brunch. TIP: Grits!
If you want a good brunch without the wait in line.
Abilene
539 Deering Avenue
If you want a good brunch without the wait in line.
Definitely a tourist destination. Sit out on the pier overlooking the ocean and enjoy live music, lobster, and local beer.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial St
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Definitely a tourist destination. Sit out on the pier overlooking the ocean and enjoy live music, lobster, and local beer.
Best bakery in Portland.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St
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Best bakery in Portland.
Best pizza in Portland. Other locations include East End and South Portland.
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OTTO
576 Congress St
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Best pizza in Portland. Other locations include East End and South Portland.
Great little burrito joint.
Ocho
654 Congress St
Great little burrito joint.

Essentials

Unreal Deli! The owner is there making it fresh everytime. The flatbread pizza is outstanding.
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The Otherside Delicatessen
164 Veranda St
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Unreal Deli! The owner is there making it fresh everytime. The flatbread pizza is outstanding.
Multiple Locations around Portland. A great selection of baked goods, provisions and farm-fresh organic produce. Rosemont boasts a well curated wine selection and fantastic butcher shop. If you are thinking about cooking a meal or want to just want to grab a muffin.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
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Multiple Locations around Portland. A great selection of baked goods, provisions and farm-fresh organic produce. Rosemont boasts a well curated wine selection and fantastic butcher shop. If you are thinking about cooking a meal or want to just want to grab a muffin.
This Whole Foods has been said to be one the best in the country. Definitely worth checking it out if you need to pick up groceries and just down the street! TIP: Grab a fresh drink from the new juice bar.
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Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St
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This Whole Foods has been said to be one the best in the country. Definitely worth checking it out if you need to pick up groceries and just down the street! TIP: Grab a fresh drink from the new juice bar.
Great selection of prepared foods and snacks. This is a great place to grab a bottle of wine too or fresh flowers. TIP: If you like beer, grab a 6 pack of "Fresh Cut IPA" by Portland's own Peak Organic Brewing Co.
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
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Great selection of prepared foods and snacks. This is a great place to grab a bottle of wine too or fresh flowers. TIP: If you like beer, grab a 6 pack of "Fresh Cut IPA" by Portland's own Peak Organic Brewing Co.

Arts & Culture

A fantastic place to check out. The collection of Winslow Homer and many local artists make this museum a must see stop in Portland. One floor up were a number of paintings, including some by Cassatt, Picasso, Braque, Leger, Kandinsky, and Miro. Admission is only $12 and this laid back museum has a check your own coat and umbrella room. There is a small restaurant in the basement which serves beer, wine, and food.
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Портлендский музей искусств
7 Congress Sq
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A fantastic place to check out. The collection of Winslow Homer and many local artists make this museum a must see stop in Portland. One floor up were a number of paintings, including some by Cassatt, Picasso, Braque, Leger, Kandinsky, and Miro. Admission is only $12 and this laid back museum has a check your own coat and umbrella room. There is a small restaurant in the basement which serves beer, wine, and food.
The adventure game that has gained popularity world-wide has finally arrived in Portland, Maine! In 60 minutes or less, your group will work as a small team to escape the locked room by cracking codes and solving puzzles. This is a perfect outing for a group of friends, family members, or coworkers. Conveniently located in downtown Portland, you can find us next to Port City Music Hall. Book now and see if you have what it takes to escape in 60 minutes or less!
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The Escape Room
492 Congress St
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The adventure game that has gained popularity world-wide has finally arrived in Portland, Maine! In 60 minutes or less, your group will work as a small team to escape the locked room by cracking codes and solving puzzles. This is a perfect outing for a group of friends, family members, or coworkers. Conveniently located in downtown Portland, you can find us next to Port City Music Hall. Book now and see if you have what it takes to escape in 60 minutes or less!

Parks & Nature

Great for paddle boarding and kayak rentals in the Summer! I beautiful spot to see the sun rise and certainly explore.
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Пляж Ист-Энд
Eastern Promenade Trail
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Great for paddle boarding and kayak rentals in the Summer! I beautiful spot to see the sun rise and certainly explore.
Nature preserve that was the site of an old mill at the turn of the century. Great swimming and nature trails.
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Shaw Park
55 Partridge Ln
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Nature preserve that was the site of an old mill at the turn of the century. Great swimming and nature trails.
Walking trails along the river
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Riverton Trolley Park
822 Riverside St
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Walking trails along the river
Take a picnic or grab a sandwich at nearby Rosemont Market for epic views of the ocean.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
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Take a picnic or grab a sandwich at nearby Rosemont Market for epic views of the ocean.
Historical site with great ocean views
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
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Historical site with great ocean views
Also State Park so small entrance fee charged
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Кресент-Бич
24 Gold Ribbon Dr
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Also State Park so small entrance fee charged
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Пляж Скарборо
Black Point Rd
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Nice small sand beach. Grab lunch at Scratch Bakery and ice cream at Willard Scoops.
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Пляж Уиллард
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Nice small sand beach. Grab lunch at Scratch Bakery and ice cream at Willard Scoops.
5K walking trail, access at the end of the Clifton street. Great views of the city with a pleasant breeze off the water.
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Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail
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5K walking trail, access at the end of the Clifton street. Great views of the city with a pleasant breeze off the water.
Nature trail along the river with access for swimming.
Presumpscot Falls
Nature trail along the river with access for swimming.

Drinks & Nightlife

Just might be on the coolest places to grab a craft cocktail. It's a little hard to find because the windows are mirrored glass, but well worth it. TIP: Try the "Johann Goes to Mexico".
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The Jewel Box
644 Congress St
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Just might be on the coolest places to grab a craft cocktail. It's a little hard to find because the windows are mirrored glass, but well worth it. TIP: Try the "Johann Goes to Mexico".
Incredible craft cocktails, super creative and one of the coolest places to have a toast in Portland. TIP: Order the popcorn. You can thank me later.
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The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market St
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Incredible craft cocktails, super creative and one of the coolest places to have a toast in Portland. TIP: Order the popcorn. You can thank me later.
Best views of Portland here. Great bar and comfy lounge. Definitely worth a stop.
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Top of the East
157 High St
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Best views of Portland here. Great bar and comfy lounge. Definitely worth a stop.
A fun place for ping pong too. Definitely one of this salt of the earth bars. "Authentic".
Ernie's Pool & Darts
815 Forest Ave
A fun place for ping pong too. Definitely one of this salt of the earth bars. "Authentic".
This is must see. Kind of a cross between an 80's museum, dance club, and dive bar. There are people from all walk here and 2 light up dance floors. A fun place to boogie down after a few drinks. TIP: Go with an open mind.
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Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
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This is must see. Kind of a cross between an 80's museum, dance club, and dive bar. There are people from all walk here and 2 light up dance floors. A fun place to boogie down after a few drinks. TIP: Go with an open mind.
Great bar! Decent food too. You can't go wrong with Sonny's.
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Sonny's Restaurant
83 Exchange St
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Great bar! Decent food too. You can't go wrong with Sonny's.
Right across the street! A Portland institution (and nationally known beer landmark) just off the peninsula, this multi-room, memorabilia-stuffed bar has a whopping 69 taps, primarily pouring beer from the Northeast, including 15 craft breweries in Maine.
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The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave
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Right across the street! A Portland institution (and nationally known beer landmark) just off the peninsula, this multi-room, memorabilia-stuffed bar has a whopping 69 taps, primarily pouring beer from the Northeast, including 15 craft breweries in Maine.
It’s “secret” location adds to the huge appeal of Portland’s beer geek paradise. If you’re seen wandering around Exchange Street looking thirsty, don’t be surprised if a local takes pity on you and directs you through the black wrought iron gate (there is a sign, but it’s easy to miss). Inside, the low-ceilinged, cozy rooms with communal tables are more like a European beer hall than an American bar, in the very best way. In good weather, the deck is a perfect place to wile away a weekend afternoon. The size of the beer list is astounding, but what many don’t know is that the food on the limited menu is all very good too. Strollers and baby carriers welcome.
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
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It’s “secret” location adds to the huge appeal of Portland’s beer geek paradise. If you’re seen wandering around Exchange Street looking thirsty, don’t be surprised if a local takes pity on you and directs you through the black wrought iron gate (there is a sign, but it’s easy to miss). Inside, the low-ceilinged, cozy rooms with communal tables are more like a European beer hall than an American bar, in the very best way. In good weather, the deck is a perfect place to wile away a weekend afternoon. The size of the beer list is astounding, but what many don’t know is that the food on the limited menu is all very good too. Strollers and baby carriers welcome.
This is a secret bar. Everything is five bucks. Lots of fun. A simple drink menu. To enter, go downstairs near the surf shop, then enter through the secret door.
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Lincolns
36 Market St
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This is a secret bar. Everything is five bucks. Lots of fun. A simple drink menu. To enter, go downstairs near the surf shop, then enter through the secret door.
Tours available. Located near several other excellent local breweries.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way
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Tours available. Located near several other excellent local breweries.
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Bull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial Way
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
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Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield St
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Shopping

Fantastic bookstore!
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Longfellow Books
1 Monument Sq
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Fantastic bookstore!
Downtown Portland on the waterfront. Multitude of shops and restaurants. Find souvenirs, gifts, clothing, specialty food. You can book a duck tour, whale watch, or schooner trip.
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Commercial Street
Commercial Street
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Downtown Portland on the waterfront. Multitude of shops and restaurants. Find souvenirs, gifts, clothing, specialty food. You can book a duck tour, whale watch, or schooner trip.

Sightseeing

Quintessential Maine experience. Enjoy a classic lobster roll, no frills, while overlooking beautiful ocean and rocky ledges. Well worth the wait in line to order (typically 30-45 min).
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
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Quintessential Maine experience. Enjoy a classic lobster roll, no frills, while overlooking beautiful ocean and rocky ledges. Well worth the wait in line to order (typically 30-45 min).