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Is Portland Lobster Co. Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Portland, ME)

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As of September 2026, Portland Lobster Co. is listed open on portlandlobstercompany.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own 2026-dated website advertises seasonal hours and live ordering, and Google Places lists the location as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode highlighted Portland Lobster Company's fresh Maine lobster rolls and picnic-style seafood plates, served on a working waterfront dock overlooking Portland Harbor. The restaurant is a casual, order-at-the-counter lobster house on Commercial Street in Portland's Old Port, paired with a full bar and a summer live-music calendar. A check of the restaurant's website (portlandlobstercompany.com) on 2026-09-09 found a seasonal notice reading "We are open for the season!" alongside a working online-ordering system for live lobsters, gift cards and merchandise, plus listings for its beer and wine menus and live-music schedule. Google's business listing for Portland Lobster Company, checked the same day, also marked the location as operational. No closures, ownership changes or relocations have surfaced since the episode aired.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Shore Bets
What was featured
Maine lobster rolls and waterfront seafood at a working dock
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Portland Lobster Co.

Frequently asked questions

Is Portland Lobster Co. still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Portland Lobster Co. is listed open on portlandlobstercompany.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Portland Lobster Co. after Food Paradise?

The episode highlighted Portland Lobster Company's fresh Maine lobster rolls and picnic-style seafood plates, served on a working waterfront dock overlooking Portland Harbor. As of September 2026, Portland Lobster Co. is listed open on portlandlobstercompany.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Portland Lobster Co. located?

180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Portland Lobster Co.?

Season 12, Episode 9 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Shore Bets”.

Is Portland Lobster Co. still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

A check of the restaurant's website (portlandlobstercompany.com) on 2026-09-09 found a seasonal notice reading "We are open for the season!" alongside a working online-ordering system for live lobsters, gift cards and merchandise, plus listings for its beer and wine menus and live-music schedule. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Venue type
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