One of the first places that come to mind when you think of roadside restaurants in Maine is Red’s Eats. This iconic location has been around for decades and is home to the number-one lobster roll in the state. This isn’t just a seafood restaurant in Wiscasset, Maine, this is the place to go to get the best lobster rolls around.

While traveling on Route 1 there is one little seafood place sitting on the bottom of the hill in Wiscasset.

Jonathan K/ Tripadvisor Red’s Eats is located in a little building resembling a red caboose plucked from the very tracks behind this iconic piece of Maine. Red’s Eats all started back in 1938 by a man named Al “Red” Gagnon. Generations of his family have operated it ever since.

Whenever you see Red’s Eats it’s impossible to see the whole building without a long line wrapping down the street.

BAAustin/ Tripadvisor The line stands as a testament to the delicious food served at this little roadside stand. Al “Red” Gagnon said it well himself when he said, “You can feed anyone once, but feed them twice and you’re doing something right!”. This rings true today as many people make their way back year after year for another lobster roll.

Once you order your food you can make your way to the back deck.

hyunsoo park/ Google The umbrella-covered area has seating with a view of the Sheepscot River. This peaceful area is a perfect backdrop for the delicious seafood found at Red’s Eats.

For many years this little roadside stand has won the respect of the people and earned the title of the best lobster roll in Maine. In 2022 it was even rated the best lobster roll in New England!

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When you take a look at the huge portions it is easy to see why the line is always so long.

Beth N/ Tripadvisor Good things come to those who wait and once you grab your roll overflowing with lobster meat it will be clear that it was all worth it.

Your lobster roll will be served with Katie’s Maine Butter or mayonnaise on the side.

angelmmercedes@gmail.com Thomas1999/ Google As great as the lobster rolls are they also serve a mouth-watering crabmeat roll. If lobsters are not your favorite food then they also have a wide selection of award-winning food.

More than just a seafood restaurant in Wiscasset, Maine, Red’s Eats is a staple in our state. We aren’t the only ones to say it, but this seafood stand has a long history of rewards. It is rated the number one lobster roll in Maine, so take a bite and see for yourself just how good these massive meat mounds can be. Red’s Eats is a seasonal restaurant so you will have to keep an eye on the hours, they are typically open in the spring through the fall. For more information please visit the Red’s Eats website. 

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Red’s Eats is located in a little building resembling a red caboose plucked from the very tracks behind this iconic piece of Maine. Red’s Eats all started back in 1938 by a man named Al “Red” Gagnon. Generations of his family have operated it ever since.

BAAustin/ Tripadvisor

The line stands as a testament to the delicious food served at this little roadside stand. Al “Red” Gagnon said it well himself when he said, “You can feed anyone once, but feed them twice and you’re doing something right!”. This rings true today as many people make their way back year after year for another lobster roll.

hyunsoo park/ Google

The umbrella-covered area has seating with a view of the Sheepscot River. This peaceful area is a perfect backdrop for the delicious seafood found at Red’s Eats.

SportyFam/ Tripadvisor

Beth N/ Tripadvisor

Good things come to those who wait and once you grab your roll overflowing with lobster meat it will be clear that it was all worth it.

angelmmercedes@gmail.com Thomas1999/ Google

As great as the lobster rolls are they also serve a mouth-watering crabmeat roll. If lobsters are not your favorite food then they also have a wide selection of award-winning food.

When you have had your fill at Red’s Eats head down the road to this charming little ocean town for a lovely day in Boothbay Harbor. 

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Address: Red’s Eats, 41 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA