The Lobster Trail

03/15/2026

Planning a Maine getaway to the Ogunquit area? Here are some things you’ll wanna check out.

Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea" and it earns it. Your guide to an Ogunquit Maine weekend getaway: the Marginal Way, great food, the beach,

03/09/2026

The coast is waking up, and so are we: introducing the Lobster Trail Weekend Guide Series, starting at the southern terminus in Kittery and working our way north to Bar Harbor, your insider's guide to the best two-day escapes along the Maine coast, just in time for the season.

Planning a Kittery Maine weekend getaway? Two days of fresh seafood, coastal walks, historic forts, and the best local cafes the Lobster Trail has to

03/06/2026

12 seats. One table. Maine lobster sourced that morning.
The Trail Table is The Lobster Trail's first hosted dining experience. An intimate chef's table dinner on the Maine coast, Summer 2026.

Course by course. Story behind every ingredient. Completely unforgettable. We're forming the first waitlist now. No commitment, just first access.

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A small, curated collection of guided journeys and intimate dining experience

02/19/2026

From Kentucky, in Florida, thinking about Maine!

01/31/2026

Wow, thank you! Our inaugural Puffins and Popovers tour has been sold out. Looking forward to showing off our favorite parts of coastal Manie. Bring a Camera and come hungry!

Puffins, Popovers & Lobsters is a private Maine coastal tour featuring puffin watching, island ferries, Acadia views, and a classic lobster clambake.

01/24/2026

A true Mainer. RIP, Virginia.

Virginia Oliver, a centenarian who became Maine's oldest lobster trapper, has died. Read the story at bangordailynews.com

01/04/2026

Thank you Ainslie Walton-Rouse for your account of Cabbage Island Clambake, a genuinely Maine experience!

I booked the Cabbage Island Clambake on a whim, drawn in by the promise of a day that felt both simple and special. A scenic boat ride from Boothbay H

01/01/2026

Big news from the coast of Maine.
The Lobster Trail™ launches in 2026.

What started as an idea to celebrate Maine’s iconic lobster scene has grown into something much bigger, a curated way to discover lobster shacks, pounds, markets, and restaurants across the state, each with its own story and personality.

2026 is about building something thoughtful, local, and proudly Maine.

Stay tuned. The trail is just getting started!

12/05/2025

Heading out on the trail for the 1st time ? Here are a few things you may want to know.

Lobster pounds offer a unique experience focused on fresh seafood. Discover what is a Lobster Pound and how it differs from charming shacks.

11/10/2025

How does your Lobster Roll? Hot or Cold?

Lobster Rolls: Hot with Butter or Cold with Mayo? The Great Debate on The Lobster Trail When it comes to New England eats, few dishes spark more passion than the lobster roll. It’s a simple thing — lobster meat, bread, and a dressing — but the details matter. Especially one: Do you want your r...