In September, I attended the Fifth Annual Claw Down at the Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. It was my second Claw Down.

It was a great opportunity to try the best and most creative lobster dishes local chefs can come up with, as well as to enjoy a festive evening with friends.

Tickets ($65 each) include a souvenir glass, three drink tickets and as much lobster as you can possibly eat in 3 hours. Dessert is also included, if you still have room! It’s quite a deal. 

This year, there were 12 contestants:

Boothbay Harbor Country Club – Chef Ed Yarmosh
Boothbay Harbor Inn – Chef Timmothy Murray
Fleur De Sel Catering – Chef Margaret Salt McLellan
Herringbone’s – Chef Michael Morissette
Lobsterman’s Wharf – Chef Zach Miller
Mine Oyster – Chef Ralph Smith
Oliver’s at Cozy Harbor – Chef John Reed
Ports of Italy – Chef Fabrizio Ventricini
Spruce Point Inn – Chef Timothy Fain/Sous Chef Justin Doyle
The Boathouse Bistro – Chef Karin Guerin
The Carriage House – Chef Kelly Farrin
Topside Inn – Chef Mark Osborn

Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite dish and also the most creative dish. I highly recommend attending in years to come!