Fox's Lobster House

Fox's Lobster House: Maine lobster by Nubble Lighthouse

Fox's Lobster House is a full-service restaurant located in York Beach, Maine, next to the famous Nubble Lighthouse. It opened in 1966 and operates seasonally, open daily from late April to mid-October. The establishment presents itself as a family-owned business serving fresh Maine lobster and homemade desserts made daily.

Spaces and service options

The restaurant has two floors with indoor dining rooms, a 14-seat bar, and an outdoor area under a tent where pets are allowed. It also offers takeout in an outdoor picnic area. The company states that it does not accept reservations, although parties of ten or more can call ahead to be placed on an "alert list" with their desired time; all diners must be present to be seated.

Food offerings

The menu focuses on fresh seafood and lobster dishes. Among the preparations mentioned by customers are lazy man's lobster with butter, crazy lobster pie, lobster roll, lobster stew, lobster bisque, crab cakes, and steamers. Sides such as corn on the cob and drinks such as blueberry lemonade, rum punch, bloody mary, and frozen piña colada are also served. Desserts are homemade and made every day; highlights include Maine blueberry pie, banana cream pie, and blueberry pie, which the company describes as a recipe from the owner, winner of a 4H pie contest sixty years ago. The place also offers Dunne's ice cream, a neighboring business, and allows dessert to be enjoyed with a scoop of Dunne's vanilla ice cream.

Setting and experience

The restaurant is located on the waterfront, with panoramic views of the ocean and Nubble Lighthouse. The company recommends arriving before sunset to enjoy the views. The website offers a live webcam of Nubble Lighthouse, provided by Boston and Maine Live via YouTube, as well as a lobster trivia quiz and a lobster roll recipe. The establishment has a rating of 1,859 Google reviews and has received comments highlighting the staff's attentiveness, the speed of service, and the seaside atmosphere.

Season and hours

Fox's Lobster House operates seasonally. The 61st season opened on April 29 and runs through October 18. Full-service restaurant, bar, and covered patio hours vary by period: April 30–June 19, Sunday–Thursday 11:30 AM – 8 PM and Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM – 9 PM; June 20–September 1, daily 11:30 AM – 9 PM; and September 2–October 19, daily 11:30 AM – 8 PM. Window service at the outdoor picnic patio opens earlier: April 30–June 19, Sunday–Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM and Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM; June 20–September 1, daily 10 AM – 9 PM; and September 2–October 19, daily 10 AM – 8 PM.

Recognition and history

The restaurant presents itself as a business with decades of activity in the area, serving Maine lobster since 1966. The company highlights that its wild Maine blueberry pie was awarded in a 4H pie contest sixty years ago, a recipe the owner still makes. The website includes a history section and a photo gallery, and mentions that the site design and development were done by 5iveLeaf Design Studio.

Location and contact

8 Sohier Park Rd, York Beach, ME 03910-0998 · Phone: (207) 363-2643