Maine Lobster Week is back, and it’s time to dive into all things lobster! From September 22nd through the 29th, restaurants and markets across Maine will be celebrating this iconic seafood with mouthwatering dishes that highlight the best catch of the sea!
Why Maine Lobster Week Matters
Maine Lobster Week is more than just a chance to indulge in delicious lobster—it’s a way to support the hardworking fishermen who bring this incredible seafood to our tables. By choosing to eat at participating restaurants, purchase lobster from local markets, or send lobster to loved ones, you’re directly contributing to Maine’s lobster industry, which is vital to the state’s economy and cultural heritage.
Participating Portland Locations
Throughout the week, you’ll find creative lobster dishes at many of Maine’s favorite restaurants – from craveable classic lobster rolls to something a bit more adventurous. Here’s a look at Portland’s participating spots!
- Luke’s Lobster
- Celebrating with the return of the Half Pounder Lobster Roll. Their biggest roll to date prepared with award-winning Maine-style recipe and a whopping eight ounces of Luke’s premium-quality lobster knuckle and claw meat.
- Andy’s Old Port
Serving a multi-course lobster menu:
First course is the Lobster Bruschetta, made fresh with tomato, basil, garlic, and a Maine Lobster Claw served on a buttery grilled crostini using baguettes from Standard Baking.
Second course is a cup of Lobster Stew. Andy’s Lobster Stew is made with fresh Maine lobster, cream, and butter, with the perfect touch of herbs and sherry.
Third course is Traditional Maine Lobster Roll served either warm with drawn butter or cool with mayo on a buttery grilled brioche roll.
- Portland Lobster Co.
- Offering a special Lobster Week roll to highlight just how versatile Maine Lobster can truly be!
- Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen
- Lobster specials include plates to share – Lobster Scampi Flatbread and Smoked Lobster Crostini – a special Grilled Lobster Tail Gnocchi dish and a Corn Milk Crème Brulee with Lobster for dessert.
- Boone’s Fish House and Oyster Room
- Lobster specials include Lobster-Mushroom Ricotta Toast, Lobster Risotto, Lobster Tacos, Steak Frites & Lobster Tail, and more!
- Harbor Bistro + Terrace
- Lobster specials include a Lobster Tostadas appetizer, Lobster & Sweet Potato Gnocchi entree, and a Lobster Tail Pastry for dessert.
The Knotted Apron Lobster Dinner
- The Knotted Apron
- 6 Course Lobster Dinner. $120 per guest plus tax and gratuity, reserve today
- Armory Lounge at the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
- Offering select lobster dishes include a Lobster Arancini (GF), Lobster Dip (GF), Lobster Raviolis du Dauphine, Lobster Roll, and Lobster Whoppie Pie (GF) with red velvet cake, lemon Cream cheese buttercream, and Lobster Entrement (GF) with butter cake, quinoa “roe”, pecan caramel, corn and lobster diplomat cream, salted shortbread crumble
- Camp Pennant
Offering a special lobster roll with brown butter and sherry vinaigrette or spiced mayo on a brioche bun.
- David’s
- Includes a menu of Lobster & heirloom tomato salad, Lobster gnudi, and Lemon Olive Oil Cake.
- Eventide Oyster Co.
- Special menu includes a Lobster Stew with Green Curry, Sweet Potato, Maitaki. Plus, Brown Butter Lobster Rolls for $22.
- The Honey Paw
- Special menu item includes the Lobster Toast with Lobster & Scallop Mousse, Radish Tarragon, and Aioli on a Brioche Bread.
- Monte’s Fine Foods
- Maine Lobster Pizza
- Old Port Sea Grill & Raw Bar
- Offering a 3 course menu that includes a Lobster Rangoon appetizer, a Grilled Lobster with a herbed and white wine compound butter, roasted potatoes and green beans, and a Chocolate Torte with Mexican chocolate sauce.
- Chaval
- They’ll have Maine lobster and squid in fideos
- C2 – Congress Square
- Fresh Maine Lobster Roll served with Kettle Chips and a Draft Beer for $29
Top of the East
- Fresh Maine Lobster Roll served with Kettle Chips and a Draft Beer for $29
So, mark your calendars for Maine Lobster Week from September 22nd-29th, 2024 and get ready to eat, learn, and support Maine’s lobster community!
