It’s May, spring is in the air and New England lobster lovers are planning their first lobster shack pilgrimages of the year.  Many of Maine’s lobster shacks open their doors in May, on or in advance of Memorial Day.  Here’s is a list of nine of the best Maine lobster shacks open this May.

NINE OF THE BEST MAINE LOBSTER SHACKS OPEN THIS MAY

SOUTHERN MAINE

The Clam Shack, Kennebunkport, Maine. The Clam Shack open on Mothers Day weekend in May (Friday at 11) to dish up their their award-winning lobster rolls and fried clams to discerning seafood lovers. They will then be open for long weekends through Memorial Day when they switch to their summer hours. While the Clam Shack doesn’t offer ocean views, they more than make up for it with the quality of their lobster. To read more about The Clam Shack, click here.  The Clam Shack Address: 2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043, USA

The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.  The Lobster Shack at Two Lights has been open since the end of March. It offers ambiance overload and alfresco dining on sunny days.  Perched at the edge of a rocky shore, it provides views of two iconic lighthouses as well as all the classics you would expect at an authentic lobster shack, including lovely lobster rolls.  To read more about The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, click here. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights Address: 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA

Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, South Freeport, Maine.  Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster have been open since the end of April, offering ocean views, alfresco dining and freshly delivered lobster.  They offer a variety of lobster dishes, including lobster rolls and lobster dinners, along with homemade desserts, including whoopie pies.  To read more about Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, click here. Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Address: 36 Main St, South Freeport, ME 04078

MIDCOAST MAINE

Red’s Eats, Wiscasset, Maine.  Reds, which is a more of a roadside hut than a shack, has been open since mid-April.  As with The Clam Shack, it doesn’t offer ocean views but it does deliver one of the most famous lobster rolls on the coast of Maine. To read more about Red’s Eats, click here. Red’s Eats Address: 41 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 04578

Five Islands Lobster Co., Georgetown, Maine. The Five Islands Lobster Shack is open on weekends starting on May 13th and will be open for weekends only until June 17th when the switch to summer hours. Five Islands is possibly the most picturesque place to enjoy a lobster dinner in the rough.  Roll up your sleeves and enjoy the 360-degree views of the ocean and five islands of Sheepscot Bay as you tuck into boiled lobster dinners or lobster rolls on picnic tables lining the pier. To read more about Five Island’s Lobster Co., click here.  Five Islands Lobster Shack Address: 1447 5 Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548

Estes Lobster House, Harpswell Neck, Maine. Estes Lobster House open in Mid May and serving up a wide variety of lobster dishes with a side of ambiance. Estes offer both the basics and more adventurous options like lobster pie, lobster dip and lobster mac and cheese.  To read more about Estes Lobster House, click here. Estes Lobster Shack Address: 1906 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell, ME 

DOWNEAST MAINE

Thurston’s Lobster Pound, Bernard, Maine. Thurston’s Lobster Pound will open on May 26 for their 25th season. They offer a good variety of lobster entrees, from lobster rolls and shore dinners to lobster dip, lobster stew and lobster BLTs. Thurston’s is perched on a pier overlooking the ocean and the lobster boats that bring in the catch. To read more about Thurston’s Lobster Pound, click here. Thurston’s Lobster Shack Address: 9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME 04612