Bob’s Clam Hut

Bob's Clam Hut opened in 1956, long before Route One became the lively shopping district it is today. The restaurant is devoted to continuing to provide the familiar fried fish in the classic straightforward way that Maine residents have grown to expect. Each day, Bob's clams are delivered fresh to provide the highest quality of hand-selected shellfish. Menu staples such as lobster stew and Bob's trademark fried clams are still prepared using Bob's original recipes.

Bob's Clam Hut is committed to environmental stewardship, being totally solar-powered and employing biodegradable items and plastic alternatives.

The Route 1 institution, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, checks off all the boxes: quaint cottage digs and a slew of al fresco picnic tables; a constant, all-ages queue of locals and tourists alike at the order window; and, of course, textbook fried whole-belly clams (nix the strips, kids) served in an overflowing basket alongside basic fries and slaw, plus lemon wedges if you're doing it right in an. If you're doing it correctly, you'll also order the chilled lobster roll, which is packed high with selected flesh, and finish with soft-serve or, better still, Mount Desert Island ice cream.

Address: 315 US-1, Kittery, ME 03904
Phone: 207-439-4233