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Clam Shack

2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, Kennebunks, ME 04043-7751
207-967-3321
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Ranked #4 of 45 restaurants in Kennebunk
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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San Francisco, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Great lobster roll -- you can get mayo or butter or both - sounds odd but is actually pretty good (i.e., not too mayo-y). Full of tons of lobster. There are little benches to eat at - typical lobster/clam shack style.

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Fountain Hills, Arizona
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215 reviews 215 reviews
134 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 100 cities Reviews in 100 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Long lines and good TA reviews always hint at something special. The lobster rolls were rated best in Maine by Travel Channel. Around $17 for a roll. My wife and I ordered one each plus a large coleslaw to split (could have gone with a small). great quality and taste... really enjoyed it a LOT. you get all the meat... More

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Upstate New York
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62 reviews 62 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Oh, this thing was delicious. We had mayo and butter put on it and it was really good. It's small for almost $18 but you can't get anything like it back home, so we indulged. Worth it!!

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Kennebu
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Everything is fried and delicious. It is hard to go wrong with deep fried anything. The Clam Shack's menu is all good so pick your favorite item to deep fry and have at it. The onion rings are great!

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Massachusettes
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59 reviews 59 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

I consider myself a connoisseur of lobster rolls, having grown up in Maine, and this one is up there with the best. It is stuffed with the meat of an entire lobster and can be served with butter, mayonnaise, or both. The roll is not the traditional hot dog bun, but a real bakery roll. It is best to plan... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013 via mobile

Ventured to Kennebunkport for my own lobster roll Food Wars -- just like in the show pitting Alisson's versus The Clam Shack. I ordered from the take away shack; total was $17 and change. Their version consists of delicious succulent pure unadulterated lobster meat atop a round bun and your choice of mayo or butter or as advised by employee... More

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Eatontown, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

The lobster rolls were packed with lobster meat and were delicious with butter and mayo. A little pricey but filling. One roll held me down until dinner time.

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Leland, North Carolina
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48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Another example of simple is best! Exceptional lobster roll filled with five or six oz. of fresh, large pieces of lobster, just lobster. Add a little, or a lot, of butter or mayo to a flavorful round bun and you have one of the best lobster rolls available. Very good and flavorful clam chowda. A little expensive, but lobster rolls... More

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Enfield, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

Even though it was a rainy day in kennebunkport's off season, the Clam Shack had a constant flow of visitors. You order at the window of the small shack to a very friendly server - the hard part is knowing what to choose! Clam chowder wa one of the best I had ever tasted and the hand picked crab roll... More

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New Jersey
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43 reviews 43 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Love this place! The clam chowder and lobster roll were out of this world. Spoke with several other folks eating there and all had glowing things to say about their food as well. Doesn't look like much but really worth stopping.

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