If you have been shopping at the Kittery, Maine outlets you have probably driven by Bob’s Clam Hut. Hopefully you stopped in for a bite to eat but if you haven’t you are really missing out! Let’s face it shopping and good food…nothing better!
Bob’s Clam Hut is open year round everyday from 11 am – 8:30 pm and they are located at 315 US Route 1 in Kittery, Maine. Bob’s has been open since 1956 and they serve traditional Maine fried seafood. They have their clams delivered fresh each day and make many of their own sauces! Bob’s has been featured on Food Network Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives with Guy Fieri and has won several awards including one from Forbes magazine for being one of the “most favorite restaurants in the U.S”!
This is my favorite time of year to visit the Kittery outlets and restaurants as its a little early for all of the tourists that visit our area. So, after doing some shopping I was ready for some delicious food and Bob’s Clam Hut was it! I arrived at Bob’s right at 11 am and I am glad I did as it filled up quick with shoppers and businessmen all looking for some great seafood. Clearly the locals all know! It got crowded so fast that they even have a parking attendant helping to get everyone in and out.
Bob’s has a fairly big menu with everything you would expect from a Maine seafood place! Soups, sandwiches, rolls, fried baskets, dinner combination plates and salads topped with fried seafood. Some of the customer favorites include New England clam chowder, lobster stew and of course the fried clams. But don’t worry if you have a non seafood lover with you they have plenty of other things to choose from including hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and fried mozzarella sticks!
I ordered the baby fried shrimp basket for $17.95. This comes with fries and coleslaw. It was a warm day so I also had a bottle of cold water, but they have tea and soda to pick from as well. The baskets are a smaller portion than the dinner plates. The dinner plates also include a roll. I have loved baby fried shrimp for as long as I can remember, but this is really one of the best shrimp I have had. They have a very light crispy batter and are cooked just right! Their house made tartar sauce is just the right thing to go with the shrimp. The fries also cooked to my perfection and well seasoned. I can’t leave the coleslaw out as that was light and refreshing complimenting my entire lunch. The portion size is large. There was no way I was finishing that basket, but thankfully they have to go containers! I should also mention the outside seating is perfect for a spring or summer day. The tables and benches were well kept and very clean. They also have indoor seating for those cold winter days so no matter what time of year you go to Kittery stop by Bob’s Clam Hut for some fresh fried Maine seafood!
Enjoy!
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