No Frills-Just Delicious
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In the quest for finding the best and freshest seafood out there, we went on a hunt to find the best seafood places on the East Coast, broken down into three sections, and three regions. Working our way from north to south, you could easily make this a fantastic ten to fourteen day road trip, eating your way through the best seafood places along the coast. Didn’t pack your finest duds? No problem, because these places are the no frills, in the rough type places where you can roll up in the jeans you wore yesterday and your favorite hoodie.
Arnold’s Lobster and Clam Bar, Eastham, MA
Inspired by the TV show “Happy Days” and the Arnold’s malt shop that Fonzie and crew used to frequent, this Arnold’s had modest beginnings as just a fun place, 50’s themed with awesome seafood at affordable prices. This business model still remains intact today, growing into an award winning seafood spot, complete with ice cream stand and even mini golf. Going to Arnold’s is truly an adventure for the whole family.
The Causeway Restaurant, Gloucester, MA
Bring your own beer (or wine) to this tasty little spot which has been in business for over 10 years now. Serving high quality fresh seafood for dine in or take out, as well as serving delicious Italian dishes for those pesky landlubbers. Make sure you try the fried clams; they almost melt in your mouth!
Brown’s Lobster Pound, Seabrook, New Hampshire
A local summertime favorite spot heading on the way or home from the beach, this timber structured shack has some of the freshest seafood around, including lobster in the rough. Four generations of Browns have worked at this restaurant, truly making it a family business. Hollis Brown partnered with his friend, Louis Violette, and opened in 1950 selling fresh, live kicking lobsters and clams, live or cooked. The menu has since expanded and includes some fantastic fried clams. Bring your own beer or wine and pull up a picnic table at this hot spot.
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Kittery Point, ME
Beginning as a lobsterman’s pier to buy gas and bait, the restaurant has been owned by Ron Spinney’s family from the start. George Spinney, Ron’s father, turned the pier into a local lobster in the rough spot for the towns folk. Since then it has grown into a well known destination for Maine’s best seafood, colorful picnic tables and enjoying the view of the Chauncey Creek.
Estes Lobster House, Harpswell Neck, ME
This hidden gem located 13 miles south of Brunswick in South Harpswell, facing beautiful Casco Bay offers the true Maine experience, a tradition since 1947. They also feature live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the summer season. Lobster in the rough, ocean views from every seat, and stunning sunsets make this spot a must stop place.
by L.A. DiNardi
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