Our Menu

Please note: Due to the extreme market price fluctuations during this time, many of our menu items have been priced “Market”, as they can change daily. Thank you for your understanding.

Snacky Things

Maine Rock Crab Rangoon Dip

$18

Inspired by the beloved crab Rangoon appetizer, ours features luscious cream cheese, succulent Maine crab meat, and a subtle hint of savory seasoning, topped with apricot chili sauce and scallions. Served with toasted bread points

Sticky Blueberry Balsamic Chicken Wings

$16

6 tender, meaty wings tossed in our flavor-bomb sticky glaze, together with crispy shishito peppers, served with a side of celery sticks and lemon goat cheese dip.
Oh, hey - are you a traditionalist? Order them Buffalo-style (with house-made ranch or blue cheese) instead!
GF

Firecrackah Shrimp

$17

Our tasty small shrimp are crispy deep-fried, then tossed in a creamy-sweet-spicy house-made sauce, garnished with fresh scallion

Lobster “Poutine” Fries

$24

Our classic fries are smothered in house-made lobster cheese sauce and topped with two fresh lobster claws. Doesn’t get any better…

Scallop & Pork Belly Lollipops

$16

Roasted large day boat sea scallops and a slab of spiced candied pork belly, served like lollipops
GF

Wicked Good Calamari

$18

Perfectly lightly golden fried calamari topped with candied jalapeno and pickled red onion, then drizzled with our house-made sauces and seasonings. Or you can go classically plain with a side of marinara.

Addictive Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

$12

The name says it all….Warning - extremely addictive!
Take it to the next level – add fresh lobster meat with a hot butter drizzle! - MP

Raw & Not-So-Raw Bar

Local Oysters on the Half Shell

Half Dozen $17 | Baker's Dozen $34

Damariscotta River oysters served with our house-made cocktail sauce, lemon, horseradish, and mignonette
GF

Angry Oysters

$18

Four broiled with a slightly spicy tarragon butter sauce…the owners’ fave!
GF

Oysters Rockefeller

$18

Four oysters with an almost classic preparation…just trust us
GF

Roasted Garlic Oysters

$18

Four oysters roasted with our house-made garlic sauce and topped with parmesan and panko flakes.
GF

Seared Ahi Tuna Bites

$24

Rare, seared cubes of Ahi tuna served over coconut pineapple jasmine rice and seaweed salad, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Served with a side of house-made cilantro-Thai dipping sauce
GF

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

$18

A half dozen brined and chilled jumbo shrimp served with our house-made cocktail sauce and lemon
GF

Saint George Steamer Clams

Market

1 1/2 lbs. of freshly dug steamers from the shores of the Saint George River. Customers say they are sweet like candy and the best clams around. Served with melted butter and broth
MP

Garlicky Mahogany Clams

$16

A dozen tender hardshell Mahogany clams sauteed in the shell in our Fancy Butter with Chardonnay, served with toast points to help sop up all the deliciousness!
GF with GF toast points + $3

Don’t forget your Oyster Shooters!

One for $9 | Three for $25 | Six for $40

Absolut Peppar, house bloody mix, and a freshly shucked oyster

Chowdahs

BEST OF THE BEST, KNOX COUNTY FOR 8 YRS IN A ROW!!!

Made fresh daily and always gluten-free!

Served with Westminster Oyster Crackers

Mammy’s Clam Chowder GF

$11 / $19

8 oz. Cup: $11 | 16 oz. Bowl: $19

Claws’ Signature Pour-Over Lobster Bisque

$30

Sweet Maine lobster meat in the bowl, finished with hot bisque poured tableside, served with toast points
GF with GF Toast Points + $3

Salads

All salads are made fresh to order and are entrée-sized

Tidal Trio Salad

$32

This is the salad that went viral on the Internet…A scoop each of fresh Lobster Salad, Crab Salad and 2 chilled jumbo shrimp atop beautiful seasonal mixed greens and garden veggies, served with your choice of homemade dressing
GF

Loaded Blackened Haddock Wedge

$28

Iceberg lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, croutons, scallions, and creamy house blue cheese dressing.
GF

House Summer Salad

$14

Crisp field greens topped with chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dried blueberries, and sliced toasted almonds
Add crumbled blue cheese + $3 or goat cheese + $3
GF - No Croutons

Baby Kale & Spinach Salmon Caesar Salad

$28

Fresh seared salmon filet over crisp greens with homemade garlicky Caesar dressing, red onion, shredded parmesan, seasoned croutons, and lemon

Salad Additions

Add lobster salad +$20
Add crab salad +$18
Add ahi tuna +$14
Add grilled or fried chicken breast +$8
Add jumbo shrimp +$12
Add pan seared salmon +$16
GF

Homemade Dressing Choices

Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Champagne Shallot Vinaigrette
Creamy Blue Cheese
Ranch Dressing
Caesar Dressing
GF

Sandwich Baskets

Each basket is served with your choice of fries or coleslaw and a pickle spear

You may upgrade your fries for truffle parmesan fries, baked potato, or onion strings + $3

GF roll + $3, Cheese + $1, Bacon + $2

Claws’ Signature Broiled Haddock Sandwich

$19

A ginormous fillet of flaky, tender North Atlantic haddock topped with our secret sauce and broiled. Served on a butter toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a side of our homemade tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. A bit messy, but worth it!

Fried Haddock Sandwich

$19

The same ginormous haddock fillet as above is lightly breaded then fried ‘til golden brown. Served on a butter toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a side of our homemade tartar sauce.

The Crabcake Burger

$24

A jumbo-sized fresh Maine crab cake, lightly fried, topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, and red onion, and served with our homemade tartar sauce on a toasted brioche bun

The “SMASH” Burger

$16

Fresh pressed double ¼ lb. patties “smashed” on the grill, seared and served on a butter toasted roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and a pickle spear.
Add goat cheese +$3
Take it over the top – Add a lobster tail - MP

Seared Salmon Sandwich

$24

A fillet of fresh Atlantic Salmon is pan-seared and topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion and a side of our homemade lemon aioli. Served on a toasted brioche bun.

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

$17

We marinate our local chicken breast in buttermilk, griddle-fry it, then we layer it on a toasted brioche bun with thick slab bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion and a side of sweet-spicy mayo.

The Real Deal Veggie Burger

$20

Made in-house and incredibly tasty! Beans, beets, carrots, mushrooms and much more – It even looks like a real burger! We top the grilled patty with lettuce, tomato and red onion, along with a side of garlic lemon aioli.
(nut allergy warning)

Fresh Maine Crabmeat Roll

Market

The sweetest, tastiest, freshest crab meat ever – really, ever! Mixed with a little Hellmann’s and loaded on a buttery toasted New England-style hot dog roll.
MP

Fried Seafood Rolls

Take your pick – each is fried perfectly golden, served on a toasted New England-style hot dog roll with your choice of sauce.
Shrimp $18 | Scallops $24 | Clam Strips. $18 | Whole Belly Clams - MP

Maine Lobster

Lobster Rolls Baskets

Served on a butter-toasted roll GF Roll + $3 with your choice of fries or coleslaw and a pickle spear

You may substitute your fries for truffle parm fries, baked potato, or onion strings + $3

Have it Your Favorite Way:

Naked
Mixed with just a touch of Hellmann’s Mayo
Tossed in hot butter
Naked, with a side of Old Bay Honey Butter

The O.G. “Best of the Best” Lobster Roll – 6 oz. of freshly picked meat MP

The Claw’ssol – a full pound of freshly picked meat on a 12” toasted roll! MP

The Beast – two full pounds of freshly picked meat on a 20” toasted roll! MP

Boiled Maine Lobster

You haven’t lived until you’ve tasted fresh caught Maine lobster right out of the shell.

Just lobster, butter and fighting tools – you do the work! All GF

1 ¼ lb. Lobster

Market

1 ½ lb. Lobster

Market

2 lb. & over “Jumbo” Lobster

Market

Lobster Dinners

Taste of Maine Lobster Dinner

Market

1½ lb. lobster, corn on the cob, coleslaw, blueberry cornbread and drawn butter.
MP

All About the Tails

Market

Two lobster tails, split and skewered, then drizzled with Fancy Butter. Served with corn on the cob, coleslaw, and blueberry cornbread
MP

Lazy Lobster Dinner

Market

Don’t want to do the “dirty work”? Let us sauté up all the meat of a fresh lobster in butter for you and serve it with corn on the cob, coleslaw and a blueberry cornbread.
MP

Jumbo Lobster Dinner

Market

The most enormous lobsters caught today (anywhere from 2 to 4½ lbs. each!) are boiled and served with corn on the cob, coleslaw, blueberry cornbread, and drawn butter.
Based on availability – ask what size we have today! (priced per pound.)
MP

Fried

Fried Baskets

All Baskets are served with fries, coleslaw, and your choice of house-made sauce.

You may substitute your fries for truffle parmesan fries, baked potato, or onion strings + $3

Whole Belly Clam Basket

Market

Clam Strip Basket

$22

Haddock “Fish & Chips” Basket

$26

Scallop Basket

$32

Shrimp Basket

$24

Calamari Basket

$24

Chicken Tender Basket

$18

Double The Portion / Hold The Sides!

THESE PORTIONS ARE HUGE!

No side dishes – just delicious fresh fried seafood with your choice of sauce

Whole Belly Clams

Market

Clam Strips

$32

Haddock

$38

Scallops

$48

Shrimp

$36

Calamari

$36

Chicken Tenders

$28

Specialities

Broiled Seafood Delight

$32

A healthy trio of favorites! Haddock, scallops, and shrimp are broiled in a lemon-white wine sauce with a touch of olive oil. Served with fire-roasted seasonal vegetables and a baked potato
GF

Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese

$38

Unbelievably decadent and full of freshly picked lobster meat in a creamy three-cheese sauce with Cavatappi pasta, baked with thyme-buttered crumbs, shredded parmesean, and scallions. Served with fire-roasted seasonal vegetables and baked potato

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

$28

5 hand-breaded sweet jumbo shrimp fried in a crunchy coconut coating. Served with sweet apricot chili sauce, comes with fire-roasted seasonal vegetables and a baked potato

Twin Lobster Tails

Market

Two lobster tails, split and skewered, then drizzled with Fancy Butter. Served with fire-roasted vegetables and baked potato.
MP

Seared Salmon with Strawberry Rhubarb Glaze

$30

A fresh, skinless wild salmon filet is pan-seared and glazed with a house-made strawberry-rhubarb compote, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with fire-roasted seasonal vegetables and a baked potato
GF

Scallops & Bacon Skewers

$32

You get two large skewers of locally harvested scallops, wrapped in thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon, with a side of Maine Maple Mustard sauce for dipping. Served with fire-roasted seasonal vegetables and a baked potato
GF

Fire Roasted BBQ Ribs

$26

Authentic Kansas City-style spareribs that will top your list for the best you have ever had. If you love BBQ, wait until you try these! Served with house-made Cognac BBQ sauce, French fries, coleslaw, and blueberry cornbread
GF

On The Side

Claws’ Classic French Fries

$4 / $8

Small: $4 | Large: $8
GF

Truffle Garlic Parmesan Fries

$6 / $10

Small: $6 | Large: $10
GF

Onion Straws

$5 / $9

Small: $5 | Large: $9

Corn on the Cob

Fire Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Side Garden Salad

Side Spinach & Kale Caesar Salad

Cole Slaw

Baked Potato

Loaded Baked Potato

with cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chives GF

Blueberry Cornbread (2)

Apple Sauce

Extra Toast Points

Extra Gluten-Free Toast Points

Extra Melted Butter

2oz $1 | 4oz $2

Extra Sour Cream

2oz $1

For The Kiddos

Served only to children *10 and under*, thank you.

Your choice of main dish below, each served with French fries and Mott’s Fruit Snacks $11

Gluten free roll + $3

Cheese +$1

Haddock Nuggets

$11

Chicken Tenders

$11

Hamburger

$11

Hot Buttered Pasta

$11

Fried Shrimp

$11

For The Fur Baby

Peanut Butter & Blueberry Dog Treats and a Nice Bowl of Water

Make your fur baby a “Claws Dog” - add a Claws Dog Bandana

Dessert

Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp

$12

Served warm with natural vanilla ice cream and 2 spoons!
With blueberry sorbet instead + $4

Round Top, Maine Wild Blueberry Sorbet

So delicious!
GF

Cold Brew Espresso Martini

$14

Cold Brew Espresso, Kahlua, Tito’s Vodka, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, espresso beans

Drinks

Claws' Specialty Cocktails

The Claws’mo

$14

Tito's Vodka, Malibu, Chambord, cranberry, lime juice

Orange Creamsicle

$14

Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Gran Gala orange liqueur, orange juice, orange soda, a drop of Peach Schnapps

Adult Blueberry or Strawberry Lemonade

$14

Tito’s Vodka, fresh blueberry or strawberry puree, fresh lemonade

Fish House Punch

$18

Brandy, dark rum, light rum, peach Schnapps, and exotic fruit juices…Served in a real fish bowl with a fish straw!

Loaded Lobster Bloody Mary

$18

Tito's Vodka, our handcrafted mixer, stuffed olives, celery, and a lobster

Or, Keep it Wicked Simple

Tito's Vodka

With one mixer $10 | Make it a double $14

Bombay Gin

With one mixer $10 | Make it a double $14

Bacardi Rum

With one mixer $10 | Make it a double $14

Cuervo Gold Tequila

With one mixer $10 | Make it a double $14

Jack Daniel's Whiskey

With one mixer $10 | Make it a double $14

Knob Creek Bourbon