Readers Say

"Best lobster rolls ever."

Boston.com readers have strong feelings about Maine seafood.

After TravelMag went on a seafood road trip in Maine and named 10 “can’t-miss” spots, many Boston.com readers were largely unimpressed and offered more than 20 alternatives they say are better.

Of the 109 readers who answered our informal poll about the TravelMag list, the clear favorite was The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, chosen by 26% of readers. But most readers — 42% — chose “other” as the top spot and listed their own favorite.

Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery, missing from the TravelMag list, has the “BEST CLAMS IN THE WORLD,” wrote reader Brian from Warren, R.I.

Peter H. from Wales wrote the following about Fish & Whistle in Biddeford, also absent from the list, “Simply the best fish and chips that you will ever have.”

Roy from Methuen, known as “a haddock sandwich aficionado,” called the blackened haddock sandwich at Dolphin Marina & Restaurant in Harpswell (not on the list either) “top notch.”

Ahead, check out the best seafood spots in Maine, according to Boston.com readers.

Why readers love The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport

“Their fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls are ALL excellent and the vibe is pure New England.” — Michele B. from Concord

“The food + the views.” — Rich C. from Mansfield

“Best lobster rolls ever.” — Dan G. from Portsmouth, N.H.

Top seafood spots that didn’t make TravelMag’s list

Barnacle Billy’s in Ogunquit — Anonymous reader

Bayley’s Lobster Pound in Scarborough — Mark S. from Springfield

Beal’s Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor — Peter M. from southern Maine

Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery — Brian from Warren, R.I.

Claws in Rockland — Peter M. from Dover

DiMillo’s in Portland — Anonymous reader from Norwell

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant in Harpswell — Roy from Methuen

Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant in Wells — Anonymous reader

Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant and Seafood Market in Raymond. — Anonymous reader

Fish & Whistle in Biddeford — Peter H. from Wales

Footbridge Lobster in Ogunquit — Anonymous reader

Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company in Freeport — Michael B. from Yarmouth, Maine

Ken’s Place in Scarborough — Mije P. from Lyman

Red’s Eats in Wiscasset — Randee S.

The Clam Bar in Portland — Megan from N.H.

The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth — Ken R. from Wilmington

The Red Barn in Augusta — Dan from Winchester

The Shuck Station in Newcastle — Dave D. from Littleton

Union River Lobster Pot in Ellsworth — Anonymous reader from Ellsworth

Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast — Archer from Belfast, Maine

Yu Takeout in Hancock — Anonymous reader