Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf

Web site says open, they are not 10/24/25. We were very much looking forward to it, what a disappointment.

We went for lobster rolls and boy did we get lobster. So much lovely fresh lobster. Had we known HOW much, we’d have shared a lobster roll. $50, and could have been shared between 3. Sitting in the sun watching the fish boats come in, heaven. Apparently this is usually served with mayonnaise but we had been warned that the Connecticut version (melted butter) was better, and for us at least it was. Would very happily return!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Came to Shaw’s on our last night of vacation, and simultaneously their last night for the season. We had a large group of 5 kids and 4 adults and nobody left disappointed! Lobster was some of the best around and at a reasonable price. Scallops and chowder were also favorites. There are several great non-seafood items on the menu and truly everything was so delicious and fresh. Ate indoors on a cold night and it was a very warm and cozy atmosphere with gorgeous views. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best food un the Harbor!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic lobster spit right on the water, also great sunset spot in the fall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice historic/authentic atmosphere. Obviously smells weren’t the best. Staff wasn’t super friendly. Food was delicious. Lobster rolls were great as was the haddock, scallops and clams. Shrimp were TINY…like salad size. Prices were a bit high for having to stand and order at the counter, go get your food yourself, etc. All in all, would come back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

We each got a lobster dinner and one appetizer order of steamed clams. You don’t get to pick your lobster. They choose the most recent shedders that have paper thin shells, and almost no meat. I guess they save the harder shells with more meat to use to make their lobster rolls. If you’re OK paying $29 for a couple of ounces of lobster meat, this is the place for you. On the bright side, the clams were good and pretty much sand free and it’s always nice eating outside on the wharf. Overall, you can do a lot better than Shaws.

Best brunch in downtown Portland!!

Great food large portions. A little on the pricey side but would he expect for lobster and seafood. Been coming here for 20 years

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I had a lobster roll, the lobster was wonderfully fresh & plenty. I didn't eat bun & lettuce. I had fried oysters that were great! My husband had surf & turf, he enjoyed the steak & lobster tail. Deck & view was perfect.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I stopped in here, glanced at the menu, and nearly laughed out loud. They’re charging $42 for a 6-ounce lobster roll (we made sure to ask the cashier the amount of lobster before we didn't order it) with nothing more than a bag of chips. Not fries, not even a token slaw... just a roll and a bag of potato chips.

Let’s put their “market price” scam in perspective. Six ounces is 0.375 pounds. At $42, that’s the equivalent of $112 per pound of lobster meat. For comparison: Filet mignon at a top steakhouse: usually $60–$70 per pound cooked. A round-trip flight from Portland, ME to New York City is often cheaper than two of their lobster rolls!!!
It’s absurd. Lobster is delicious, yes, but it’s not some ultra-rare delicacy mined from the earth. Charging $42 for a bun and chips is the culinary equivalent of trying to sell sand at the beach. to be fair, the ambiance was beautiful and parking was plentiful (which is rare at these spots). Ocean breeze, sun on the water, classic Maine scenery... it’s exactly the kind of setting that makes a lobster roll taste even better. But here’s the problem: Maine is littered with gorgeous spots like this. There are dozens of shacks with equally stunning views where the food is priced like food, not fine jewelry.

In the end, I walked away. I’m glad I did. A lobster roll should feel like a summer indulgence, not like you just got shaken down by Wall Street bankers running a food truck. Find another place!!!

We've been here many times before and loved it but the last visit left us scratching our heads as to what happened to the place. The lobster we ordered was taken out of the refrigerator already cooked and then heated up right in front of our faces. It was obviously overdone and rubbery with no flavor. Calamari was also so rubbery, it had to be frozen and reheated - so bland we couldn't finish it. Not sure what happened but we won't be back unfortunately.

Very good food. Sitting outside on the dock overlooking the harbor is a great place to eat. They have live music several times per week now and it’s been great.

We ordered both the broiled and the fried scallops that were definitely previously frozen, rubbery and overcooked. Coleslaw was so-so. If you go here just enjoy the nice setting and have a drink.

So good... we went twice during our 3 day visit. So Good!! Sat outside for dinner when sun was setting, then inside for lunch when the sun was too much.