Cabbage Island Clam Bake

It was amazing. The boat ride to the island was wonderful. The captain and crew were great and knowledgeable and showed us different landmarks and their history.
The staff at the island were wonderful and friendly. People played games and it was like one large family cookout.
Thank you for sharing your home with us. I for one will return
Also meant to add the food was delicious and did not go home on an empty stomach.

The five star reviews enticed us to take this trip and it was WELL worth it. Outstanding afternoon and the best clambake we have ever experienced. My wife insisted the steamed clams were perfect and the best she had tasted, and she is an expert on this delicacy. The entire trip was well designed and very informative. I especially enjoyed the Captain’s commentary and expertise on the region’s history and lore. Tip– arrive early to board the ship for a good spot on the railing, you will enjoy the voyage much better than being inside. And the blueberry cake was as good as advertised! We will definitely return to Cabbage Island on our next trip to Boothbay Harbor

Never thought I’d have a chance to visit a private island in Maine. But I had that chance today and the Moore family couldn’t have been any nicer or more hospitable.

This is a perfectly oiled machine!!! EVERYTHING was excellent. I spoke with the matriarch for a bit. What a lovely lady. It’s a family affair and it seems everyone loves their job. This operation is truly an inspiration.

Mufti-​generational hospitality!
Good times!
Would love to hear the matriarch tell her story and the story of this marvelous American small business.
Definitely, recommended — better with a group of friends!

The staff and owners are very nice. However if you don’t eat seafood don’t go. The chicken is only ok, and it comes with a potato and corn on the cob. You will leave unsatisfied. The desert is good but it can’t compensate for $ 71 and a subpar meal.

The trip was absolutely wonderful! The food was so fresh and delicious. We got two lobsters, steamers, a potato, corn on the cob, an egg, an onion, and a blueberry cake. I loved all of the food especially the clams and the blueberry cake. Also, the Moore family was very very friendly. We will definitely come back next time!

This is the ONLY place to go for a traditional lobster bake! The owners are as genuine as the succulent crustaceans that are steamed over a traditional wood fire.
Cash or check only, and reservations HIGHLY recommended.
The hour long narrated boat tour to the island showcases some of the finest rocky coast of Maine.
Traditional (and best!) fish chowder is in a milky, tasty broth starts the meal.
Never thickened!
Line up when the dinner bell rings for two perfectly cooked lobsters, steamers, corn on the cob, a hard boiled egg, roasted potato and roasted onion.
Servers attend to cold drinks, coffee and tea.
Bar service is available.
After dinner there is time to explore the little 5 acre island, play a game of horseshoes, or just soak up the views.
Bring a cooler to take home leftovers. Personally, I eat the entire meal and roll off of the island, but other family members look forward to continuing the feast the next day.
This is a do not miss event on any trip to Maine…

Wow… Just wow! If you are in the Boothbay Harbor area, this is an absolute must do activity.
The Moore family certainly has a novel of a business and they have been doing it for years. The boat ride is incredibly scenic but the hospitality of the crew on the island is what really makes this a magical experience. If possible they would likely cut off their left hands to make you happy. Yep, they are that generous.

Outstanding spot just left a birhday party for 80 year old. Perfect location. Don’t forget to say hello to nana of cabbage island when you see her!

This place was like a hidden treasure. I love to be on boats. So the hour ride there and back was really nice. And to be on a private island isn’t bad either! Great lobsters!!! They have all sorts of game to play on the island. And they grow there own veggies! What more can you ask for!

I’m not a big fan of being herded around like a tourist, with a bunch of other tourists. With that said, this is quite possibly the best vacation bargain you can possibly find.
A boat takes you on a one hour tour along the Maine coast, out of Booth Bay harbor, north along the coast and into Linekin Bay and Cabbage Island. The boat has a cash bar where the drinks are strong and prices are very reasonable. Upon arrival you enter five acres of private island heaven. There are picnic tables all around, and a wide range of seating options. You can sit completely inside a dining hall, or sit in a shaded porch area, outdoor tables in the sun, or outdoor tables in a shady grove.
If you ever went to summer camp, a nice summer camp as a kid, that is the feel this island has. The views are tremendous. The pace is other worldly. You’ll want to get your cell phone and throw it into the ocean while you giggle with demonic delight at how detached from the world you’ve just become.
Then the bell rings. Chowder. Oh wait worry, chowda’. The broth is a little thin but lacks nothing in the flavor department with plenty of clams, potatoes and celery.
Now here is a tip — after you eat your chowder make your way to the outdoor cooking area where they prepare the clambake. It is done in traditional style. There you can get in to the growing line that the insiders know about for the main course. Then the second bell rings — it is time to eat.
OK, what do you get. Two steamed lobsters, about 1 to 1−¼ pound each. Over a pound of steamers, a large potato, a roasted onion, a roasted egg, and corn on the cob. It is an embarrassment of food. The lobsters? As sweet as sugar. The clams? Perfection (although I would say New England little necks are an acquired taste). The onion and egg, fabulous. Really the only fault for the whole meal was the potato, a perfect Maine russet that was sadly boiled instead of roasted. Fingerling potatoes or red potatoes would have boiled much better.
Now no longer able to move they bring you coffee or tea, and a huge slice of blueberry crumb cake. Oh, and don’t forget that cash bar.
You then have plenty of time to explore the island and its trails, before you sadly, reluctantly get back onto the boat for the return trip to Boothbay Harbor.
I could not think of a better way to spend an afternoon.

On your trip to God’s Country (Maine), you definately need to attend a Cabbage Island Clam Bake! We went with another couple on an Epic weekend, as they are moving out of state. This experience exceeded my expectations. The weather was great, food is incredible, the Moore family are excellent hosts. The $ 58 price includes the boatride, fish chowder, 1 pound of steamers, 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, potato, onion, an egg, iced tea, coffee, and blueberry cake. This is the best value of any restaurant I’ve ever been to! A MUST for everyone. A couple tips for newcomers: They don’t take credit cards. Make your reservations in advance (boat only holds 175 people). Once on the island, rush to find a good table (maybe in the shade). Tip your server, our guy Eben was great! We will return, probably at least once per summer.

If your in Boothbay you should enjoy the hospitality of the Moore family. It’s a great time and the food is delicious. You’ll enjoy the memory over and over untill you return. It’s a must do, Take a ride up to Boothbay stay a night just so you can enjoy a Cabbage Island Clambake.

Must do! This was one of the highlights of our trip to New England. For $ 50 you take a ferry (with a bar) to Cabbage Island. Once you are on the island, you pick out a picnic table. When the first bell rings, they bring you clam chowder. When the 2^nd bell rings, you get in line for the main course (2 lobsters, clams, corn, potato, onion and egg). Dessert is a huge slice of blueberry cake.

Cabbage Island is a little island in Linekin Bay, off of the Maine coast. You can go here for clambakes with friends, family, or in groups of 100 or more if you want to rent the island for the night. I came here for a wedding, which was lovely.
We boarded a 2 level boat, and were quickly on our way to the island with drinks in hand. The ceremony took place outside, overlooking the water. The clambake– was messy, but memorable and delicious. We had to walk down the hill to get our food, which was a bit difficult in heels, but I probably should have known better. Ladies, leave your Manolos at home. Anyhow, this is what my tray of food consisted of:
fresh steamed clams, a hard boiled egg, a grilled onion/​shallot?, an ear of corn, two (yes two) steamed lobsters, and a baked potato. We all put bibs on to protect our clothing (good call). Clams aren’t my thing, so I gave them away. However, I’m all about lobster, and dug in. Simply delicious. Usually I get very squeamish about the green stuff inside and the vein, but I quickly got over that (probably because I was so hungry). They also had little dishes of butter and water. The water was to wash off the lobster meat for those of us who don’t want to get guts/​crap. Sorry. Oh, and the clam chowder was a bit watery, but still edible, and tasty. For dessert, they had a blueberry cake that tasted like a muffin. I like muffins, so I thought it was good.
All you can drink– and I fully indulged. I had some white wine, but they also had beer, and some hards to choose from. We danced the night away. The servers were really nice. The bathroom were VERY small. I felt like Alice in Wonderland when she’s huge, and stuck in the house. But that’s neither here nor there.
A great place for a wedding or a family reunion, etc.