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.

Amazing food and quick service time!

Darya Abraham April 18, 2026

Waterfront and sunsets. Need I say more? Oh, best to bike here as parking is limited.

James Olcott April 18, 2026

What a vibe! Great spot all around. Amazing staff and amazing food. Perfect pit stop when going up the coast. Can’t wait to go back!

Graham Becker April 18, 2026

The best lobster rolls my husband and I have ever had. And the atmosphere is just what you would want. We drove almost an hour out of the way to come here and it was worth every minute. So good!

Kellie Martin October 27, 2025

On est français (Nice) et on adore ce lieu avec vue sur le pont. Et nous avons deguste un super sandwich au homard...évidemment :-))

Alain Houan October 26, 2025

Really great spot to enjoy fresh seafood and the ambiance of Portsmouth Harbor. Buoy Shack blends great food, friendly staff, and the added advantage of an incredible location. If you’re looking for a spot on your travels that offers a nostalgic experience, this is it. **Heaters on the open deck area were very comfortable

Brennan Young October 14, 2025

Great service and the best lobster roll we had in Portsmouth/ Kittery. Cute little place!

Stephanie McGuire October 7, 2025

Outside along the water on a beautiful day, eating a delicious hot lobster roll. Life doesn't get much better.

Susan Oliver October 3, 2025

Excellent lobster, clam chowder and scallops. Great view.

John S October 1, 2025

Great scenery!

Alicia Romero CARTWRIGHT September 27, 2025

Its was excellent! And loved the house made chips and caramelized onion dip. And the French fries were great too! We got to see the bridge rise for boats to go under which was a bonus.

Peggy September 25, 2025

Excellent food. Fresh seafood. Perfect location, along the piscataqua .

John S September 22, 2025

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.