Vote for the Best Lobster Appetizer at the Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge

Vote for the Best Lobster Appetizer at the Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge
New event on May 3 showcases ten Ogunquit-area chefs vying for top honors


Ogunquit, ME, April 2025 – Get ready for a brand-new culinary showdown in Ogunquit! The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce presents the Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge, bringing together top chefs to compete head-to-head for the title of Best Lobster Bite in town. Sample a variety of creative and mouthwatering lobster bites, then cast your vote for People’s Choice, while a panel of expert judges selects their top pick. The winning chef of the judges’ vote will earn a coveted spot in Portland’s Harvest on the Harbor competition.

This culinary adventure will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 2-4pm, in Playhouse Event Tent on the grounds of Ogunquit Playhouse at 10 Main Street in Ogunquit. Participating restaurants include Walker’s Maine, M.C. Perkins Cove, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, Clay Hill Farm, Pepper’s Seafood Co./Cape Neddick Lobster Pound, The Front Yard, For the Love of Food & Drink, Surf Point 360 at Anchorage, The Front Porch, and Dunes on the Waterfront. Tickets are $80 per person and include a bite-sized lobster creation from each chef, unlimited wine pairings, and a complimentary entry prosecco. There are a limited number of tickets available, so secure your tickets now and get ready to taste, vote, and crown Ogunquit’s Best Lobster Bite. For the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.ogunquit.org/lobster-bite-challenge/.

The Ogunquit Chamber would like to thank the ten participating restaurants, title sponsor Ogunquit Collection: Norseman, Aspinquid and Seacastles, prosecco sponsor Nikanos Mediterranean Bar & Grille, and the team at Ogunquit Playhouse, all of whom make this new event possible.

The weekend fun continues Sunday, May 4, when Ogunquit Playhouse hosts Rockin’ the Boat, a free event for community members and visiting guests, from 2-4pm. Games include Roulette, Black Jack, Texas Hold ‘Em and Bingo. All are welcome and no ID is required. For more details, visit https://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/event/rockin-the-boat/.

The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce fosters and promotes business, enhances economic and community development, and serves as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in the Ogunquit area. More than three hundred businesses in the region are members of the Ogunquit Chamber. To learn more about the Ogunquit Chamber, its members, its services, and other programs, visit ogunquit.org or call 207-646-1279.