Lighthouse Wine & Seafood

Best lobster roll in Augusta and you will pay accordingly.
Great bakery and hard to find alcohol selection too.

Such a large selection of beers and wines. You can mix and match a six-​pack of beer (not super affordable to do it that way, but you get a custom selection which can be really fun). Many delicious foods offered here, from lobster and other seafood to baked goods and fancy cheeses. Desserts too, like Guinness cupcakes (I know, right??) and fruity scones. Nom nom nom!!!

For what this place is it couldn’t be any better.
1) It’s a wine and beer store with a remarkable selection, particularly given the location (Manchester, Maine). Among the beer selection of note was a Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (15−20% APV!) and the Portland Maine based Allagash breweries Saison (A reasonable attempt at a Belgian Ale). They have a lot more… I’ll be back to try some and will likely take a few interesting bottles away with me when I leave Maine.
2) It’s a lunch place specializing in fresh seafood. They have dozens of live Maine lobsters in tanks waiting to be steamed, as well as clams, oysters and other shell creatures. One of my companions had a fresh steamed Lobster for a third of what it would have cost in a local, admittedly overpriced, restaurant. They also have a variety of fresh fish (I had a haddock sandwich which was really nice.) The menu isn’t extensive but everything is fresh and well prepared.
3) It’s a seafood market. The locals all seem to come in here for bags of shellfish and fresh lobsters.
As I said at the start, for what it is it doesn’t get any better. Great selection of fresh stuff, super friendly service, nice country vibe, even picnic tables with big umbrellas outside.
Go here if you are in Augusta or Manchester.

I have not dined here, but stopped in to shop. This place is fantastic.
–Fresh seafood
–Knowledgeable and friendly staff
–Local products
A+++ all around.

I also had my first ever lobster roll at the Lighthouse. I’ve always been afraid of just how much mayo would be In the mix. When I found out they mix everything on the spot, I was on my way to a delicious experience. It was sooooo good! Quite happy to have stumbled upon the lighthouse.

Ate my first ever lobster roll here last week — blew my mind! I’m so happy my friend convinced me to get the biggest sandwich they had. Yummy chunks of lobster with just a touch of mayo (and I hate mayo — was not a problem, at all.) Served with chips and a pickle on a perfectly toasted bun.
When you walk in to the right is a room full of lobster tanks, a case of fresh fish, clams, a seafoodie’s delight. The counter/​ordering area is small, and yes, expect a bit of a wait — everything is made to order, super fresh, but so worth it. While you wait you can browse the huge selection of wine, beer, Maine made jams, salsas, and other goodies.
We ate outdoors on the umbrella’d picnic tables, a perfect summer day with one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever put to my lips. My buddie’s veggie panini was pretty off the chain as well — sharp cheese, garlic mayo, portobello mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, and lots more goodies piled high on toasty melty goodness. We were in hea-​ven!

Little place, excellent beer, wine and fresh seafood selection. Picked up some craft beer at a good price, then had an awesome bacon wrapped scallop roll! Seafood stew was prepared to order and delicious. Good food takes time, so either call ahead or be ready to wait for a while.
Lots of live lobster and clams, steamed while you wait.
Some outdoor seating, good for August in Maine.