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Lobster Shacks | Photographs of Maine’s Iconic Eateries

Lobster shacks — iconic symbols along the coast of New England — are a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean.

By Yankee Magazine|Jul 28 2016| Print icon

Seaside restaurant with red umbrellas on a wooden deck over rocky shore, surrounded by green trees and houses with a white church steeple in the background.

Round Pond lobster eaters relax on the deck soaking up late day sun.

Credit: Sara Gray
Photographer Sara Gray spent time last summer exploring two locations in her home state of Maine to capture a quintessential rite of passage for many a New Englander. The lobster shack — an iconic symbol along the coast of New England — is a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean. Please enjoy some of our favorite photographs from her travels that capture the experience and the beauty of the Maine coast.
Round Pond crew at work.

Round Pond crew at work.

Credit: Sara Gray
Round Pond crew at work.
Credit: Sara Gray
Round Pond lobster eaters relax on the deck soaking up late day sun.

Round Pond lobster eaters relax on the deck soaking up late day sun.

Credit: Sara Gray
Round Pond lobster eaters relax on the deck soaking up late day sun.
Credit: Sara Gray
Sunset harbor view in Round Pond.

Sunset harbor view in Round Pond.

Credit: Sara Gray
Sunset harbor view in Round Pond.
Credit: Sara Gray
Diners flank both sides of the Five Islands Lobster Co. shack at dusk.

Diners flank both sides of the Five Islands Lobster Co. shack at dusk.

Credit: Sara Gray
Diners flank both sides of the Five Islands Lobster Co. shack at dusk.
Credit: Sara Gray
Behind the scenes in early evening at Five Islands.

Behind the scenes in early evening at Five Islands.

Credit: Sara Gray
Behind the scenes in early evening at Five Islands.
Credit: Sara Gray
Georgetown lobster boats dot the harbor.

Georgetown lobster boats dot the harbor.

Credit: Sara Gray
Georgetown lobster boats dot the harbor.
Credit: Sara Gray
Wire traps and harbor views in Georgetown.

Wire traps and harbor views in Georgetown.

Credit: Sara Gray
Wire traps and harbor views in Georgetown.
Credit: Sara Gray
A classic lobster dinner at Five Islands Lobster Co. in Georgetown, Maine.

A classic lobster dinner at Five Islands Lobster Co. in Georgetown, Maine.

Credit: Sara Gray
A classic lobster dinner at Five Islands Lobster Co. in Georgetown, Maine.
Credit: Sara Gray
Colorful lobster buoys hang on the shingled shack at Round Pond Lobster Co.

Colorful lobster buoys hang on the shingled shack at Round Pond Lobster Co.

Credit: Sara Gray
Colorful lobster buoys hang on the shingled shack at Round Pond Lobster Co.
Credit: Sara Gray
Round Pond Lobster Co. beckons customers to dine waterside on a perfect summer blue sky day.

Round Pond Lobster Co. beckons customers to dine waterside on a perfect summer blue sky day.

Credit: Sara Gray
Round Pond Lobster Co. beckons customers to dine waterside on a perfect summer blue sky day.
Credit: Sara Gray
A yellow dinghy awaits dockside in Round Pond, Maine.

A yellow dinghy awaits dockside in Round Pond, Maine.

Credit: Sara Gray
A yellow dinghy awaits dockside in Round Pond, Maine.
Credit: Sara Gray
Illuminated order pick-up window at Five Islands.
Illuminated order pick-up window at Five Islands.
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Weathered lobster sign at Five Islands.

Weathered lobster sign at Five Islands.

Credit: Sara Gray
Weathered lobster sign at Five Islands.
Credit: Sara Gray
This post was first published in 2014 and is periodically updated.

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  1. I was hoping to see photos that give a good sampling of Maine lobster shacks. Instead this photographer seems to have spent almost of her time and energy on Round Pond — what is up with that?

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  3. I so enjoyed the photos. I had the opportunity to visit 5Island and enjoy the lobsters fresh off the boat. My friend that I stayed with was also a photographer. It brought back beautiful memories thank you

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  4. Cape Cod is and has always been my link ( as it is to so many others ) to New England, why is it seemingly ignored in your mag? It makes me uninterested in reading every issue. Enough of Maine already!

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    1. Hi EM.

      Thanks for taking the time to leave your comment. We love Cape Cod! In fact, just this week, we published a list from our seafood expert Mike Urban of the Best Cape Cod Lobster Rolls. Have a look! https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/cape-cod/best-cape-cod-lobster-rolls/

      We also featured a beautiful photo essay in our May/June 2016 issue detailing the quintessential Cape Cod summer vacation in photos. We think you’ll enjoy that, too. https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/travel/massachusetts/cape-cod/cape-cod-summer-vacation/

      Hope you have a wonderful day!

      Aimee Seavey, Digital Editor

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