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|

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.
*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.
*Credit: Sara Gray*

Behind the scenes in early evening at Five Islands.
*Credit: Sara Gray*

Georgetown lobster boats dot the harbor.
*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.
*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.
*Credit: Sara Gray*

A yellow dinghy awaits dockside in Round Pond, Maine.
*Credit: Sara Gray*

Illuminated order pick-up window at Five Islands.

Weathered lobster sign at Five Islands.
*Credit: Sara Gray*

This post was first published in 2014 and is periodically updated.

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Shelly Cummings says:

August 3, 2016 at 7:08 pm

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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Judy Graham says:

August 3, 2016 at 7:25 pm

Are the photos posted here available for purchase?

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Madeline L Dusky says:

August 3, 2016 at 9:47 pm

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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EM says:

August 4, 2016 at 12:57 pm

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. Aimee Seavey says:
  
  August 4, 2016 at 1:47 pm
  
  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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