I'm going on a wee ride from south FL to New England/Canada in a few weeks.  If any locals can chime in specifically on Maine I'd appreciate it, I've never been there.  I'd like to visit some "locals lobster shacks" and avoid chains and the finer touristy type restaurants.  Also some "must ride roads" and roads to avoid would be awesome.

SteveJ was kind enough to get me started thus far with this link:  http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/the-10-best-lobster-shacks-in-maine/4

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Maine_95.html

Well, since my Aunt Barbra and two cousins all set pots out, I don't have to pay "market price" very often.

But Mables Lobster Shack (Mables Lobster Claw) in Kennebunkport was nice. Some may say a bit upscale for a lobster roll, food is good, their peanut butter ice cream if you still have room for desert.

"Steamers" are available most everyplace. Crab cakes are superb, and a personal favorite.

Hit the side roads leading through coastal towns, look for cars. The locals know where the best/cheapest/freshest seafood is. In reality, anyplace near the water will be a winner.

Rick

Hit me up when you get to New Hampshire, we will get that Lobsta thing done before you hit ME.

I use to be in Boston at least once every quarter and always hit this place, they even crack it all out for you at your table. 
 
http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-long-wharf
 

I use to be in Boston at least once every quarter and always hit this place, they even crack it all out for you at your table. 
 
http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-long-wharf

That place is for tourists.

That place is for tourists.

I live in the PNW, so yes... But the lobster is good, and the beers are cold. 

That place is for tourists.

Steve is from FlorIDIOT. When in Boston he will be a tourist

But that reminds me... There are some places that advertise "poor mans lobster", or "Plains lobster", or some such on the menu. It's the same crustacean boiled in water that's in a 'plain Jane' lobster roll, but they charge you 10-?? clams extra to pull it from its exoskeleton and put it on a plate in front of you.

Rick

I live in the PNW, so yes... But the lobster is good, and the beers are cold. 

Next time you're out this way I can show you some really great lobsta shacks.  Right off the boat fresh.

Steve is from FlorIDIOT. When in Boston he will be a tourist

But that reminds me... There are some places that advertise "poor mans lobster", or "Plains lobster", or some such on the menu. It's the same crustacean boiled in water that's in a 'plain Jane' lobster roll, but they charge you 10-?? clams extra to pull it from its exoskeleton and put it on a plate in front of you.

Rick

We are familiar with the species (FlorIDIOTS) and crutaceans are a known cure.  The other is the famed lobsta roll, shredded crustacean on a hot dog roll.

Thanks!  I'll be PMing some of you that posted on my way up 

And tourists?  We get our share of tourists and elderly down here.  But Florida has great wiminz, weather and FL has the best motorcycle curves in the country (Daytona, JenningsGP, Homestead-Miami, Morosso, etc etc)

"Reds" in Wiscassett(sp). "Lobsterman's co-op" across the bay from Boothbay Harbor. Both places, nothing fancy, small. Reds gets crowded at lunch, line moves fairly quickly.

Thanks!  I'll be PMing some of you that posted on my way up 

And tourists?  We get our share of tourists and elderly down here.  But Florida has great wiminz, weather and FL has the best motorcycle curves in the country (Daytona, JenningsGP, Homestead-Miami, Morosso, etc etc)

Curves yes but nothing that could be described as a turn or a twisty. 

Curves yes but nothing that could be described as a turn or a twisty. 

Yes sir,  thats why I spend the hot FL summers elsewhere my friend...track days and FL Key Rides in the winter while I watch many discuss "winter stroage techniques" and then get the heck out of here in mid-summers =)

Yes sir,  thats why I spend the hot FL summers elsewhere my friend...track days and FL Key Rides in the winter while I watch many discuss "winter stroage techniques" and then get the heck out of here in mid-summers =)

So we got snow birds and i guess you are a sand bird. 

Can show you a couple of decent roads, wont be the dragon but decent.

So we got snow birds and i guess you are a sand bird. 

Can show you a couple of decent roads, wont be the dragon but decent.

sure!!!

"Reds" in Wiscassett(sp). "Lobsterman's co-op" across the bay from Boothbay Harbor. Both places, nothing fancy, small. Reds gets crowded at lunch, line moves fairly quickly.

Researched and found both of these, thank you very much.  Lobsterman's co-op is now called Boothbay Lobster Wharf. Man wow I hope i'm chowing down at both of these places next month!

You will have fun......

July 12 -15 we are going to Loring AFB for the:

Loring Timing association Mile.  Does this work into the schedule?

You will have fun......

July 12 -15 we are going to Loring AFB for the:

Loring Timing association Mile.  Does this work into the schedule?

I dunno where I'll be which days truthfully, hope not to have a set schedule. I'll be watching the forum and if I'm near I'll holler' at you for sure 

I dunno where I'll be which days truthfully, hope not to have a set schedule. I'll be watching the forum and if I'm near I'll holler' at you for sure 

DO what ya do, have fun.   

Went to Maine 3 years ago and it was awesome, next time I will be going to this joint.......  http://fiveislandslobster.com/  Stop in at Freeport and go to LLBEAN and the largest "accurate" globe is amazing too.  http://www.delorme.com/