Portland, Maine | Luke’s Lobster (Flagship Store) 🦞

Luke’s Lobster’s flagship store in Portland is incredibly popular—you can feel the buzz as soon as you walk up. But honestly? It didn’t live up to the hype online 😕. Let’s start with the star: the lobster roll. I was so excited, but the lobster meat had way too much liquid oozing out—like it was either over-steamed or sitting in water for too long. It made the whole thing feel soggy, and the sweet, briny lobster flavor I was craving got watered down. Total letdown for a spot famous for its lobster! Then there were the fried clams 🦪. They tasted a bit off, like they weren’t super fresh—no crisp, sweet pop of ocean flavor you want from fried clams. Not great, especially for Maine seafood standards. But hey, it wasn’t all bad! The fried haddock 🐟 was a saving grace—crispy, golden batter on the outside, flaky and tender fish on the inside. So juicy, and seasoned just right. And the clam chowder 🥣? Chef’s kiss 👌. Rich, creamy, loaded with plump clam chunks, and perfectly seasoned—no overpowering saltiness, just warm, comforting goodness. It almost made up for the misses! For a flagship store with such a big reputation, I left feeling underwhelmed. But if you do stop by, skip the lobster roll and fried clams—go straight for the haddock and chowder. #MaineFood #PortlandMaineFood #LobsterRoll #SeafoodReview