Fresh Maine Lobster. Photo courtesy of Kelley Martin.

What are the best lobster restaurants in Southern Maine?  The New York Times have weighed in –  with their recommendations on the best restaurants for enjoying fresh lobster in Boston and Southern Maine. I like that most of the restaurants on their list went beyond the classic, expected (but oh so good) Maine lobster shacks.  Here is a link to the full article and below is a summary of the Southern Maine lobster restaurants they included in their article.

Lobster Restaurants in Southern Maine –  New York Times recommendations

Ebb Tide Restaurant, 43 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, Me.   They enjoyed a lobster melt (grilled Swiss-cheese sandwich on toasted, buttered bread with lobster and mayo) at this restaurant.

Fresh Restaurant, 1 Bay View Landing, Camden, Me. freshcamden.com.   They enjoyed lobster and garlic mashed potatoes at this restaurant.

Graffam Bros. Harborside Restaurant, 16 Bayview Landing, Camden, Me.  They enjoyed steamed lobster and lobster B.L.T.’s at this restaurant.

Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company, 36 Main Street, South Freeport, Me. harraseeketlunchandlobster.com.

The Salt Exchange, 245 Commercial Street, Portland, Me. thesaltexchange.net.  They enjoyed lobster risotto at this restaurant.

Sun and Surf, 265 Long Sands Beach, York Beach, Me.

If you’d like to read more about where to get the best lobster in Maine, click here.