Luckily, I had plenty of other, much better, experiences in my time in Maine. Unappetizing lobster meat undressed on a grilled hotdog bun – really? The roll was accompanied by two packets of mayonnaise so that I could dress it as I chose.Īs my first experience with lobster rolls, I remember wondering what all the fuss was about. On the inside were pieces of undressed lobster meat that tasted old and dried-out. The roll was composed of the requisite grilled inside-out hot dog bun. Even worse – it was the first lobster roll this Texan had ever had. The lobster roll, however, was appalling. The lobster at J’s Oyster is certainly acceptable, but it’s vastly overpriced when compared with a few nearby lobster shacks just north of the city. And these recommendations may be right – the best lobster within Portland city limits may be at J’s Oyster. Unfortunately, recommendations are almost always for J’s Oyster at the waterfront. The result? Many visitors want to know where the best lobster and lobster rolls are within Portland city proper. This means that the more famous lobster shacks downeast are out of the equation. Many times, visitors will only be able to make it to Portland and the surrounding area for short trips to Maine. You may even be thinking of getting a lobster roll.

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Maine? Bets are, it’s Lobster. If you happen to be in New England, and have a hankering for a slice of pie, my recommendation would be to simply abstain until you can make it to Boston where numerous better options exist (like Regina Pizzeria). Unfortunately, the end product was average – it tasted little better than the sort of pie I’d get from a chain.

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