Lobster Shack at Two Lights

Portland


Crack into a lobster dinner, lobster roll or chowder bowl at this well-loved Cape Elizabeth seafood shack, with killer views of the crashing Atlantic from both indoor and outdoor seating areas. It's about 7.5 miles south of downtown Portland.


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