SLACK TIDE LOBSTER SHACK
Open May Through Columbus Day • Picnic tables on the wharf • BYOB

Harpswell, Maine • Since 1979

Off the Boat.
Onto the Roll.

Our lobster comes off the dock you're sitting on. Order at the window, grab a picnic table, and watch the boats come in.

See the Menu Lobster How-To

Cash or check — the card reader hates fog.

The Menu

Short menu. Fresh reasons.

Market price changes with the catch — it's chalked on the board every morning. Ask what came in today.

From the Water

  • Lobster Roll Market
  • Whole Lobster Dinner Market
  • Steamers, One Pound $16
  • Cup of Clam Chowder $7

Sides & Sweets

  • Corn on the Cob $3
  • Coleslaw $3.50
  • Bag of Chips $1.50
  • Wild Blueberry Pie $6
  • Whoopie Pie $4
BYOB. Bring whatever you like — we'll lend you a bottle opener and a view.

Lobster How-To

How to eat the whole thing.

First time ordering the whole dinner? Here's the order of operations. Take your time — the tide isn't going anywhere.

1

Claws first.

Twist them off and crack them open. The knuckle meat next door is the sweetest bite in the whole lobster.

2

Take the tail.

Twist it away from the body and snap off the little flippers at the end.

3

Push, don't dig.

Push the tail meat out in one piece with your fork. Thumb also works. Nobody's judging.

4

Don't skip the legs.

Bite down gently and squeeze the meat out. This is where the locals live.

Follow the Buoys

Find the Wharf

Come for the lobster. Stay for the salt air, working boats, and sunset over the water.

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Season & Hours

Daily 11am – 8pm

May through Columbus Day. Foggy days: we're still here.

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Know Before You Go

Cash or check only. Dogs are welcome on the wharf. If the lot's full, park along the lane and walk down — the smell will guide you.