Fodor's Expert Review Gilbert's Chowder House
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The Old Port
Seafood
This is the real deal, as quintessential as old-school Maine dining can be. Clam rakes and nautical charts hang from the walls of this unpretentious waterfront diner, and the flavors come from the depths of the North Atlantic, prepared and presented simply: fried scallops, haddock, clams and extraordinary clam cakes, and fish, clam, and seafood chowders (corn, too).
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Family-friendly environment
- Classic lobster rolls, served on toasted hot-dog buns bursting with claw and tail meat
- An ice-cream parlor to round out your meal
- Chalkboard daily specials