United States / New England / Maine
One to Eat, then one to go

When hunger hits, think lobster, lobster & more lobster. Quite simply, lobster is the food of choice here. And we want you to get your fill of it... one way or another.
As far as we're concerned, the best lobster to be had is in Maine. The best way to get it is at a lobster pound, where the fare is served up simply & casually. Sometimes there are plenty of extras. Corn on the cob. Clam chowder. Steamers. But that's not what you came for. It's the lobster.
That's not to say you can't get your fill of this scrumptious crustacean elsewhere, on other New England islands. You can. But Maine lobster is somehow the best. Try two of our favorite Maine island lobster pounds and see what you think: Beal's Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor (Mount Desert Island) & Anderson's Lobster Shack on Bailey Island.
After you've eaten, may we suggest a lobster to go? A lobster boat, that is. Sometimes called a picnic boat (love the name). These are pleasure cruisers. They're finely crafted, with a real working boat philosophy & the appearance of a traditional lobsterman's vessel. But we're talking luxury here. A far cry from original lobster boats called dories.
Southwest Harbor in Mount Desert Island, Maine, is the home of some of the finest boatbuilding companies today. The Ellis Boat Company has been making beautiful lobster yachts to order for years, with a mahogany patina that screams classic. In other words, these gorgeous boats are the stuff of Ralph Lauren ads.
Hinckley Yachts also builds some incredible luxury boats, including their Picnic Boat. Hinckley has yacht charters (sailing as well as motor) available to introduce you to their boat line. Take one out and we bet you'll want to trade in your dinghy! Martha Stewart did!
Lobster boating without your own boat is possible and probably more practical for most people. Check out Maine's Lulu Lobster Boat Cruises from Bar Harbour (Mt. Desert Island). Get over the name because the cruise is really good. This is a traditional wooden lobster boat. Accommodating only 6 people at a time max, it is a personal way to cruise by private islands & through various harbors to see charming summer homes along the shore.
Not only is the boat full of character, but so is the captain. He's well versed on lobstering, including its practice & lore. And, he just happens to have been a professional chef. Maybe a lobster recipe or restaurant tip is in his repertoire for you?