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    The Lobster Dock - CLOSED

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    1,192 reviews
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹, Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
    49 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-2131
    +1 207-633-7120
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    4.5 1,192 reviews
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    49 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-2131
    Website
    +1 207-633-7120

    Menu

    $7.95
    Po Boy
    (Fresh fried oysters or shrimp) served on our sub roll w/ lettuce, tomato mayo.
    $7.95
    Grilled Skewers
    Chicken, NY strip, shrimp or scallops served w/ a wasabi mayo dipping sauce.
    $7.95
    Tuscan Portabella Mushroom Appetizer
    A marinated 4? Portabella mushroom cap flame grilled & stuffed w/ our own crab cake & than baked or stuffed w/ alloette herbed cheese bread crumbs & baked.
    $8.95
    Smoked Salmon Pinwheel
    Smoked salmon wrapped around alloette cheese & rolled into a wheel. Served w/ crackers, capers, chopped bermuda onion & egg.
    $9.95
    Lobster Spring Rolls
    Rice paper wrapper encasing fresh picked tail, claw & knuckle meat w/ fresh carrot, bean sprouts, ginger, spinach, garlic & asian flavors. 2 sauces, one hot, one not.
    $9.95
    The Dock's Own 'Viagra' Substitute
    Freshly shucked maine oysters topped w/ spinach, crabmeat & flashed baked. Then topped w/ hollandaise & served w/ lemon.
    $7.95
    Buffalo Maine Popcorn Shrimp
    Maine shrimp w/ a bleu cheese dipping sauce.
    $7.95
    Calamari FraDiavlo
    Hand breaded calamari in our spicy fry crumbs served w/ our firery FraDiavlo sauce just like in our seafood FraDiavlo.
    $9.95
    Caribbean 'Stud' Lobster Fritters
    Fresh picked tail, claw & knuckle meat from boy lobsters folded into our fritter batter w/ zippy spices from montego bay - served w/ our cool tarter sauce. (Don't let the color of these baby's fool you).
    $7.95
    Herb Chicken Ciabatta
    Marinated chicken‏ breast served on a grilled ciabatta bun w/ lettuce, tomato & basil mayo. Served w/ sweet potato fries.
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    About
    Locally caught lobster is our specialty. Several hundred pounds are stored in our sea water tank. You may select your own from the tank and watch as they are prepared for cooking in our large outdoor pots. We have all sizes of the tasty shellfish, from one to four pounds. To those new to lobster, we will gladly assist on how to best eat them and explain the differences between hard and soft shell. The Outdoor Patio at The Lobster Dock The flavor of Maine is further captured in our other offerings. Stews and chowders are prepared daily from only the freshest ingredients. The shrimp and scallops we use are caught in the waters of the Boothbay Region. Clams are also supplied by local diggers most…
    PRICE RANGE
    US$ 10 - US$ 28
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile
    Just the fresh lobster we were all looking for

    Delicious and so casual and fun. Beer and lobster cooked in front of you. How can you go wrong! Went late and were the last to eat, but loved the picnic tables and bins. The freshest lobster!

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Wahoo428
    Reviewed 22 September 2018 via mobile
    Fresh lobster!

    This is a great simple place to pick out your fresh lobster and enjoy it outside with a great view. You place your order & they call your name when ready. The bar has a happy hour with a friendly bartender that serves amazing rum...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank natparks
    Reviewed 4 November 2017
    Lobster Roll

    Very simple ....Lobster roll! ...beautiful view of Boothbay ... Definitely visit when you're there ..did I mention the Lobster Roll?

    Date of visit: August 2017
    Thank TPet1
    Reviewed 26 October 2017 via mobile
    Good Seafood Served Up Right

    We enjoyed the fish and chips and clam strips. Fresh seafood served up right. Nice ocean view and atmosphere.

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank Donnie Joe M
    Reviewed 22 October 2017
    Great Food, Great View

    We stopped here for dinner on a foggy, near end-of-season evening. I like that they offer a warm lobster roll as well as a mayo version. (I prefer warm lobster and don't like mayo.) It was delicious, and so was my husband's shrimp roll. Corn...More

    Date of visit: September 2017
    1  Thank Tag1126
    Reviewed 3 October 2017
    The best scallops I have ever tasted!

    Folks, this is a busy place so be prepared to queue but waiting time can be spent reading the extensive menu pasted up on the wall. We placed our order after approx. 20 minutes and, given the sheer volume of food that was being prepared,...More

    Date of visit: September 2017
    1  Thank kastrup2016
    Reviewed 2 October 2017 via mobile
    No frills just finger licken good

    A really authentic feel to this place. Lobster can be hand picked and tastes delicious. Eat inside outside or takeaway with or without a glass of nice wine or beer etc. Good selection on menu. Highly recommended

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank higginsn
    Reviewed 2 October 2017
    The Best Oysters (per my husband)!!!

    A fun place to eat with lots of menu choices. Friendly staff and great food. We ate outside overlooking the harbor...close to sunset...beautiful scenery!

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank Bonnie M
    Reviewed 30 September 2017
    Great atmosphere

    Food was good. Staff was friendly and efficient. Outside porch was very nice. Portions are overpriced...especially soup.

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank Fran09302017
    Reviewed 27 September 2017 via mobile
    Fresh lobster

    Had to have a fresh Maine lobster and this is a no frills walk up to the counter place . Pick the fresh lobster and a bottle of wine with 2 plastic cups . They bring your lobster out on paper plates! You can eat...More

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank Iwashere21
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