Claws Claws is open daily from 11am until 9pm! We are pet-friendly! Dine on our beautiful deck overlooking Rockland Harbor or call and order online for takeout.
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Please note: tables are reserved for dine-in guests only. Thanks for your understanding! Rockland, Maine is the Lobster Capital of the World. What better place than to open Claws, a casual outdoor lobster eatery. This "lobster in the rough" style of eating was made famous during the1970's by the Boothbay Region Lobstermens' Co-op of Boothbay Harbor and is the inspiration behind Claws. With amazing

views of the inner Harbor and also of the Breakwater and lighthouse and the covered and heated expansive deck, diners will be able to enjoy watching the boats motor by and see the goings-on at the Rockland Community Sailing Program next door. The three goals of Claws are to keep our business local, to buy locally caught seafood and provide affordable family dining. We also sell live and cooked lobster and all of our other amazing fresh seafood ready for you to prepare at home! Claws will re-open Wednesday, May 22nd! See you soon!

🇺🇸🦞 Memorial Day Weekend is here — the unofficial start of summer! 😎Whether you’re craving fresh seafood by the water, a...
05/23/2026

🇺🇸🦞 Memorial Day Weekend is here — the unofficial start of summer! 😎

Whether you’re craving fresh seafood by the water, a juicy smash burger, fire roasted BBQ ribs, homemade veggie burger, or our new blueberry wings with an ice-cold drink… Claws has your weekend covered 🍔🦞🍗

Join us daily from 11am–9pm and enjoy some of the best water views in Rockland from our covered deck — rain or shine 🌊💙

Bring your appetite, your family, your friends, and kick off summer with us at Claws!

See you on the deck 🦞☀️
743 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841

🦞 OPENING DAY IS HERE! 🦞The wait is finally over — Claws is officially OPEN for our 13th season starting TODAY! 🎉Join us...
05/20/2026

🦞 OPENING DAY IS HERE! 🦞

The wait is finally over — Claws is officially OPEN for our 13th season starting TODAY! 🎉

Join us daily from 11am–9pm for fresh lobster rolls, chowder, seafood favorites, cold drinks, and all the summer vibes you’ve been craving.

And the weather couldn’t be more perfect to relax on our covered deck, soak in the coastal air, and celebrate lucky season number 13 with us 🌤️💙

We’ve missed our Claws family all winter long and can’t wait to welcome everyone back today!

Here’s to another amazing summer at Claws 🦞✨
743 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841
Open Daily from 11am-9pm

🦞🎉...AND THE WINNERS OF THE CLAWS LOBSTER ROLL GIVEAWAY ARE...🎉🦞First off- WOW! The response to this giveaway was absolu...
05/20/2026

🦞🎉...AND THE WINNERS OF THE CLAWS LOBSTER ROLL GIVEAWAY ARE...🎉🦞

First off- WOW! The response to this giveaway was absolutely incredible! Thank you to everyone who liked, commented, shared, and showed Claws so much love. ❤

To keep things fair, we gathered all eligible entries, removed any duplicates, and used a random winner generator to pick the winners.

🥁🥁🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁🥁🥁

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Elizabeth Roscoe
Clair Fink
Jennifer Carr
Gwen Richardson
Ashley Marie Campbell
Abby Jo
Cheryl Cassidy
Donna McLellan
Brianna Hildings
Maisie Claire
Ashley Hallett
Lisa Bernard Saxton
Pascal Bergeron

You've just scored yourself a free Claws lobster roll this season!! 🦞🔥
Please send us a private message within 48 hours to claim your prize. Prizes are non-transferable, and you must present your ID at Claws to claim your lobster roll.

Don't worry if you didn't win this time...we've got more fun giveaways, surprises, and lobster-loving chaos coming soon!

Thanks again for being a part of the Claws family! We are so excited to see you this season!! 😁

We are located at 743 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 📍
Open Daily from 11am- 9pm.⏰

🦞 TOMORROW’S THE DAY, CLAWS FANS! 🦞After a long winter, we’re finally ready to kick off another amazing season — and we ...
05/19/2026

🦞 TOMORROW’S THE DAY, CLAWS FANS! 🦞

After a long winter, we’re finally ready to kick off another amazing season — and we can’t wait to see you! ☀️

📍 Opening Day: TOMORROW, May 20th
⏰ Open daily from 11am–9pm

Come celebrate the start of summer with fresh lobster rolls, chowder, seafood favorites, and all the coastal vibes you’ve been craving 🦞💙

See you tomorrow at Claws!

🦞 ONE WEEK TO GO, CLAWS FANS! 🦞The countdown is officially ON — we open for the season on May 20th and we can’t wait to ...
05/13/2026

🦞 ONE WEEK TO GO, CLAWS FANS! 🦞

The countdown is officially ON — we open for the season on May 20th and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 🎉

Lobster rolls, chowder, waterfront views, summer memories… it’s almost time.😋

And don’t forget — there’s still time to enter our 13th Season Lobster Roll Giveaway!
We’re giving away 13 FREE lobster rolls to 13 lucky winners! 🦞✨

To enter:
👍 Like our giveaway post
💬 Comment on the post
🔁 Share it with your lobster-loving friends

(You must do all 3 to be eligible!)

We’re counting down the days until we see all your familiar faces again
See you May 20th! 😎😁

05/05/2026

Claws Fans, See How We Make Our Award Winning Lobster Rolls...
Like, Comment, and Share for a Chance to Win!! 🦞

🦞 NOW HIRING — JOIN THE CLAWS CREW! 🦞We’re gearing up for another incredible season and looking for awesome people to jo...
05/03/2026

🦞 NOW HIRING — JOIN THE CLAWS CREW! 🦞

We’re gearing up for another incredible season and looking for awesome people to join our team!

📍 Hiring Fair
🗓️ Saturday, May 9
⏰ 10am–1pm
📌 743 Main St., Rockland, ME

✨ On-the-spot interviews — all positions available!

Whether you're front of house, back of house, or somewhere in between, we want to meet you. Bring your energy, your smile, and get ready to spend your summer by the coast with one of the best crews around 🌊

Now hiring:
Servers • Bartenders • Runners
Line Cooks • Prep • Dish
Takeout & Support

What to expect:
💰 Great pay (+ tips for FOH)
🍽️ 50% off meals (on or off shift)
🤝 A team that has your back
☀️ A fun, fast-paced summer that flies by

⚠️ Fair warning: it’s hot, it’s hectic, and it’s a team effort… but it might just be one of the best jobs you’ll ever have.

Come see what Claws is all about — we can’t wait to meet you! 🦞✨

05/02/2026
Truly amazing photography by Sam Murfitt Photography, perfectly capturing the magic of these unforgettable moments for o...
04/29/2026

Truly amazing photography by Sam Murfitt Photography, perfectly capturing the magic of these unforgettable moments for our family! For all Claws Fans who might not know, this legendary vessel was hailed as the World's Fastest Wooden Lobster Boat Afloat, triumphantly claiming several first place trophies on the lobster boat racing circuit along the Maine coast throughout the 1980s and 1990s. ❤️🦞

04/23/2026
04/21/2026

🦞 NOW HIRING – CAN YOU HANG AT CLAWS?

We’re not your average summer job.
We’re busy. Fast. A little chaotic. And a lot of fun.

If you like standing around… this isn’t for you.
If you like making money, moving fast, and working with a solid crew—you’ll fit right in.

Seasonal Positions:
Servers • Bartenders • Runners
Line Cooks • Prep • Dish
Takeout + Support

You should be:
✔ Reliable (seriously)
✔ Quick on your feet
✔ Good with people
✔ Ready to hustle

You’ll get:
💥 Great pay (+ tips for FOH)
💥 50% discount on or off shift
💥 A crew that has your back
💥 A summer that flies by

Fair warning: it’s hot, it’s hectic, and it’s a team effort.
But it’s also one of the best jobs you’ll ever have.

📍 Apply in person at Claws or message us here.

Address

743 Main Street
Rockland, ME
04841

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

(207) 596-5600

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