It was a busy day exploring Port Clyde and Owls Head with visitors from Seattle, so we stopped into Shepherd’s Pie for drinks, which turned into an early dinner.

Shepherd’s Pie is Brian Hill’s new baby. You may know him from Francine’s in Camden.

From their website — “Brian grew up on a farm in Warren, Maine. Briefly dabbled in music before starting his kitchen career working at such restaurants as Olives, Figs, Bayona in New Orleans, Aquitane, and the Linwood Grill.”

We ordered appetizers, which expanded into a delicious dinner that we enjoyed Tapas style.

The onion rings have become a must have for every visit.

Brian started in the music business so he might like to know that these kids think chefs are cooler than rock stars.

We’re so lucky that Brian moved back to Maine  – where he believes the food “just tastes better.”

Shepherd’s Pie, 10 Central Street, Rockport, ME 04856, 207-236-8500, here’s their website.

Here’s a nice write-up in Maine Magazine.

And Casey Barber of  the Good. Food. Stories. blog recently visited.

This previous post was a bit of a tease.

But you really should know about this spot.

And because you read this blog, here’s your reward.

Waterman’s Beach Lobster Shack is what we were trying to keep to ourselves. And their secret to a great lobster roll, is not only luscious lobster, but the roll itself.

But here’s the deal, just don’t eat all the pies. OK?

See you in line. Don’t forget they’re BYOB.

Waterman’s Beach Lobster Shack
343 Waterman’s Beach Road, South Thomaston, Maine
Website: watermansbeachlobster.com
Email: wblobsta@midcoast.com
207-596-7819 * 207-594-7518

The dock where the lobster arrives.

Lovely lobster wrangler.

The hard decisions.

The view from the tables. (Early in the season.)

Souvenirs from BYOB.

Local brew.

Some customers arrive by water.

Appetizers.

Free entertainment.

The lobster rolls were fantastic. They disappeared before a photo could be snapped. Will just have to to back! Bet you can guess where it is.