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Fresh Maine Lobster and Seafood

Buoy Shack is a lobster shack and seafood restaurant in Kittery, Maine.

Enjoy Maine's freshest lobster roll, packed full with locally caught Maine lobster. Make yourself comfortable, and take in one of Maine's most scenic waterfront views for the ultimate Seacoast New England experience.

A whole lobster sits on top of corn, red potatoes, and whole clams. In the background, lobster dip is shown along with a lobster roll and housemade chips.
Four patrons are smiling while seated outside with food in front of an ocean view at the Buoy Shack. They are offering cheers with their beverages.

Discover Maine's Best

Enjoy fresh fish caught by boats that sail from our working waterfront and fresh — never frozen — lobster from York, Maine. Savor Gundalow oysters from Durham, New Hampshire, raised in the Piscataqua River. For meat lovers, our ground beef is all locally sourced from Maine Family Farms.

Popular Starters and Entrées

Our authentic Maine menu has something for everyone. Eat here, and enjoy the view, or take your order to-go.
Buoy Shack offers a fully stocked bar with several local craft beers and wines. Try one of our signature cocktails like the Love Shack Punch or a Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade.

Customer Testimonials

Our customers love us, but don't take our word from it. Let them tell you themselves.

Excellent! Cool view. Heart service

Melanie Huffman November 11, 2026

This place is always awesome. Great food, especially the chowder, crab and lobster rolls. Drinks are phenomenal. Burberry margaritas, punch, and the atmosphere is perfect. On an island, on the waterfront, views are great, and the kids even have fun looking for crabs in the tide pools and skipping rocks!

Tim K November 2, 2026

We had a wonderful time with Olivia and Ashlynne. It was a beautiful view with great Bloody Marys and bread bowls of lobster bisque. Extra points for boat photos. Thank you!

Kimberly Rubel October 28, 2026

Great atmosphere and food quality.

AJ Hillside October 26, 2026

I love the setting! Great spot and food!

Lindsey Wilkins October 25, 2026

Awesome little spot.

Robert Hansen October 13, 2026

Love love loved it!

Cheeney McSweeney October 11, 2026

Perfect lunch option

Catherine Albiani October 11, 2026

Absolutely amazing experience with good hearts and fresh food. The spot is right by the waters and they are attentive, kind, and easy to communicate to. Chilled drinks, delicious food ( I highly recommend the clam chowder and lobster if it's on stock,) and you're set to go on your way after.

Lyrics Out Loud October 4, 2026

Such a sweet spot to eat at and have a view of the water, even when it’s raining. Lobster roll is amazing, and service was friendly and great to chat with. Be sure to try their homemade chips instead of the fries!

Kelden West October 4, 2026

Loved the lobster bisque & roll along with the outdoor seating.

Youlanda Moore September 23, 2026

Drove here on a whim and am SO glad we did. We ordered the Blueberry soda, blueberry beer, oysters and a lobster dinner. We also had the blueberry pie with ice cream. I’ve had my fair share of lobster but this was probably top 2 (#1 is from Belize so it’s hard to beat). The hot butter was so appreciated. The weather was gorgeous and the views were amazing. Loved seeing all the dogs as patrons as well. I will definitely go back if I’m ever in the area.

Brandi Delhagen September 21, 2026

Savor the Seacoast

Experience Maine lobster at Maine's southernmost point. Buoy Shack combines fresh and great-tasting seafood with an unbeatable ocean view of coastal New Hampshire and Maine.
Dine-in or take-out. Come visit Buoy Shack
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The Rolling Stone fishing boat docked in front of the Buoy Shack ocean restaurant and lobster shack.