Home of Kittery's best lobster rolls — wicked good comfort food, rotating craft taps, and 70+ bourbons. A lobster shack with a beer-café soul, minutes from Portsmouth.
Fresh, never-frozen Maine lobster, lightly dressed and piled into a buttered, toasted bun. No filler, no shortcuts — just the way it should be done up here. One day a week, done right.
Bold comfort food and fresh seafood — the burger folks rave about, house gumbo, chowder, loaded dogs, and a little Maine sweetness to finish.
A juicy seared patty, crisp bacon, and melty cheese stacked on a toasted pretzel bun. The one reviewers keep coming back for.
Dave's house gumbo and a thick, creamy New England clam chowder — comfort in a bowl, the way the coast intended.
Wraps and rolls — stacked tall and served with chips, plus rotating comfort specials.
The official state treat — soft chocolate cake, sweet cream filling. Save room.
Fresh platters and party trays for your next gathering. Get a catering quote →
An incredible, ever-changing lineup — and one of the Seacoast's deepest bourbon lists. The reason regulars keep coming back.
Maine-leaning and always changing — Orono, Mast Landing, and friends. Ask what's pouring today.
A deep fridge of craft cans and ciders — drink in, or take a four-pack home.
One of the deepest whiskey selections on the Seacoast — over 70 bourbons, poured by the glass or as a flight. Pull up a stool.
More than a meal — there's almost always a reason to stick around.
Hosted by Ryan. Round up a team and battle it out for prizes — the place packs out, indoors and on the patio.
Free to play · prizes for the top teamsChilled cocktail shrimp for a buck and specials on drafts, wine & shots — the easiest reason to pull up a stool after work.
$1 cocktail shrimpDave's fresh-picked Maine lobster roll drops to $18 — hot with butter or cold, Maine-style. Make it a meal deal for $10 more.
$18 all day · Thursdays
Eleven seasons in, and we opened as a beer café — a cozy spot near the Kittery outlets with rotating taps and a bourbon list I'm genuinely proud of. Then folks tried the lobster rolls, and word got around. Today we're Dave's Maine Cafe, and that lobster-shaped flight board on the bar says it all: a real Maine lobster shack with a beer-café heart.
It's still my family running the place. I cook the food I'd want to eat — honest, generous, unmistakably Maine — and there's no hurry to push you out the door. Board games on the shelf, room for the whole family, the game on if there's a game on.
Take a piece of the cafe home. Every item printed on demand via Printful — ships right to your door, or pick it up next time you're in.
Soft tri-blend navy tee. Butter-Fueled. Bourbon-Powered. Lobster-Loaded. Cream & gold varsity print with the lobster mascot — new slogan drops monthly.
Navy 15oz ceramic mug. The whole slogan and mascot wrap around — a proper Maine morning, every morning. Dishwasher safe.
16oz shaker pint with the Dave's Maine Cafe lobster logo. The right glass for a Route 1 pour. Craft-beer ready.
Sturdy natural canvas tote with the full slogan and mascot in navy & gold ink. Lobster market bag. Farmer's market bag. Both.
Tee + mug + tote. The full Route 1 care package — great for tourists who found their place. Ask Dave for custom bundles.
New slogan. New drop. Every month. Fan favorites stay in the vault forever — but each month brings something new. Order the current drop before it's gone, or sign up to be the first to know about every release.
Get the Drop FirstDave will confirm by text or email — ship to you, or grab it at the cafe. Questions? Call or text Dave directly.
★ 4.5 on Google · 80+ reviews on Yelp · loved across the Seacoast.
"The lobster roll was outstanding — buttered roll, light mayo, just perfect!"
— Recent Seacoast review"One of the better lobster rolls that we've each had on the Seacoast in a while."
— Recent Seacoast reviewBe first to know when the Thursday lobster roll is on, what's pouring, and when something special is happening. No spam — just the good stuff, from Dave.
From a backyard party to an office lunch to a full lobster bake — Dave will put together something your guests actually remember. Tell us what you've got in mind and we'll send a quote.
439 US Route 1, Ste 1 · Kittery, ME 03904
Open DirectionsSkip the line — order online for pickup, or just swing by. We'll have the taps cold and the lobster fresh.
Live From the Cafe
The taps change, the specials change, and Dave posts it all. Follow along for what's pouring, what's fresh, and what's happening this week.
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