Nubb's Lobster Shack in York, Maine

Nubb's sits right on the water in Cape Neddick, slinging lobster rolls, chicken wings, and creative sides like lobster tots. Guests staying at the nearby Cliff House have made it a daily habit. The setup is casual, the views are stellar, and the menu stretches beyond seafood if you're not in a lobster mood.

• Generous lobster rolls and lobster tots with ocean views
• Private cliffside seating with waves and fresh air
• Full bar, picnic tables outside, relaxed vibe
• Friendly staff, solid menu beyond just seafood

The traditional lobster roll is the anchor, served with fries and coleslaw. Lobster tots are worth a try if you want something different. Crispy chicken wings and beef hot dogs show the kitchen isn't one-note. A vegetarian sandwich rounds things out if someone in your group skips seafood.

Open-air picnic tables face the cliffs and ocean. Indoor seating also has water views. It's casual and relaxed, though popular enough that you won't feel alone.

The kitchen turns out generous portions. Lobster rolls come traditional or mixed into tots with fries. Chicken wings, beef hot dogs, and vegetarian sandwiches round out the menu. It's not cheap, but the view and the portions justify the tab for most who come through.

Guests return daily when they're in town, drawn by the views and the food. One recent visitor noted generous portions of lobster and called it 'a nice place for lunch.' The staff is friendly, and one diner mentioned having 'wonderful service' at the private seating area.