Maine's Red's Eats Is Now a National Favorite for Comfort Food

Who doesn't love comfort food?

America's Comfort Food Love Affair

There's nothing quite like indulging in hearty, calorie-rich dishes that provide ultimate satisfaction for both your taste buds and your soul. And, of course, comfort food feels extra special during the holidays—whether it's the main focus of one or a delicious sidekick in another.

While it's a staple during the early winter months, the love for comfort food lasts all year long. Spring brings Easter treats and candy. Summer is all about BBQ and more BBQ. Fall welcomes stews, casseroles, and bakes. Then, we roll back into winter. It's a wonder we're not all weighing in at 1,500 pounds!

Maine's Best Restaurant for Comfort Food

With all that in mind, it’s the perfect moment to highlight an article from Cheapism, where they explored some of the best comfort food restaurants around the country, including right here in Maine. For the Pine Tree State, Cheapism chose a gem in the Midcoast—Wiscasset’s very own Red's Eats.

Red's Eats via Facebook

Red's Eats has been a beloved Maine institution for over 80 years. If you’re driving through the village of Wiscasset, it’s impossible to miss. The tiny lobster shack is almost always surrounded by a line of hungry locals and eager tourists, and for good reason: their menu is a treasure trove of delicious comfort food classics.

Red's Eats offers a bounty of comfort food options, but the star of the show is undoubtedly their world-famous lobster roll. There's no better symbol of comfort food than a generous helping of fresh lobster, drenched in butter, and served on a soft, fluffy bun. It’s no wonder that visitors line up for the chance to experience this Maine classic—it's a perfect embodiment of the comfort found in Maine's dining scene.

Red's Eats via Facebook

Red's Eats is More than Just Lobster

But the indulgence doesn’t stop at lobster rolls. Red's menu is packed with other comforting delights, including lobster dinners, a wide selection of juicy burgers, hot dogs, crispy fried fish, and a variety of seafood dishes. And let’s not forget the delicious side items that round out the meal. For such a small shack, Red's offers a surprisingly large and diverse menu, ensuring every craving is satisfied.

Don't just take my word for it. Here's a little from Cheapism on why Red's Eats is the Maine choice for comfort food.

The menu is full of classics...There's no inside seating, but grabbing a spot overlooking the Sheepscot River is part of the experience...Plenty of places claim to have Maine's best lobster roll; reviewers say Red's claim is definitely legit. Follow it with a whoopie pie, another Maine classic.

Congrats to Red's on yet more wonderful national recognition. And congrats on being a fine representative of a place that is truly loaded with delicious comfort food.

You can check out Red's menu here, as well as their seasonal operation schedule.