The restaurant only uses “specials,” clams that are hand-selected for consistent size and quality. The scallops are juicy and perfectly prepared. Their Chowder, lobster roll, oyster po-boy, and whole-belly fried clams are all delicious.
Bob’s Clam Hut has been serving up the best that coastal Maine fried seafood has to offer since 1956. This perfect New England clam joint known for consistently serving varieties of seafood like quality fish, lobster rolls, fried shrimp, etc is exactly what one wants when visiting the Maine coast. So if you want a typical fried shore dinner while in the area, Bob’s is the place to go. The joint continues to be reliably good even with the newer owner.
Bob’s Clam Hut is known for its original recipes, including its famous tartar sauce. Customer favorites include Bob’s New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Stew, the traditional Bob’s fried clams, and the Lillian fried clams. The way to go about placing your order and getting your food at this famous joint is simple. You order at the window, then wait a few minutes at the pick-up window. After about fifteen minutes, out comes delicious lightly battered, lightly fried food. The portions are large and the batter is light, as it’s always been. There are tables in the back which reduce the noise from Route 1.
A meal at this historic joint is a Maine bucket list essential. At Bob’s, lobster, clams, and fish are delivered fresh daily. The restaurant only uses “specials,” clams that are hand-selected for consistent size and quality.
The scallops are juicy and perfectly prepared. Their Chowder, lobster roll, oyster po-boy, and whole-belly fried clams are all delicious. They’re fried to a nice crispness and delivered hot and crispy the way all fries should be. The whole clams are lightly breaded and scrumptious with nice bellies that you can dip in their tasty tartar sauce.
Bob’s has been featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It was named a “Great American Lobster Destination” by USA Today and took a spot on Thrillist’s list of “50 Essential Restaurants Every American Should Visit.”
The staff is quick and efficient. Order usually comes out in less than 15 minutes. The portions of all the favorites like Clams, haddock, shrimp, scallops, fries, and coleslaw are generous. The fried whole belly clams are always the hit of the meal. The lobster roll is incredibly delicious with chunks of lobster and mayo.
Visiting Bob’s Clam Hut is a must-do when in Kittery. You'll get your clam fix here, quick and easy. Their light and not overly battered clams are not to be missed. Their onion rings and French fries are also good.
The setting at this joint is not particularly scenic, but the food is exactly what you would expect. If you are looking for a traditional, summer-only, clam fix, Bob's Clam Hut will satisfy your cravings in a fun coastline atmosphere with sock-hop music playing.
Location: BOB'S CLAM HUT 315 US ROUTE 1 KITTERY, ME 03904.
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