As I Travel to Maine a lot I have had the chance to stop at this drive in a number of times.
Captain Hooks is a very interesting place, its claim to fame is Fresh deep fried seafood in a great outdoor environment. Captain Hooks is on Route 1 in Wells, it is very busy during tourist season, however it is worth the wait in line. Seating is all picnic tables at in a wooded area near an outdoor kitchen. To order walk inside and get a beverage from the cooler, walk to the counter and order away, or choose you lobster from the tanks. You will be given a number and go to a table.
The outdoor kitchen is for those that get the all you can eat lobster dinner which they offer on Wednesday nights during peak tourist season.
This trip I opted for the fish and chips and my Wife ordered the lobster roll.
The fish and chips is fresh Maine Haddock cut into nuggets breaded in a seasoned flour/corn meal mixture and fried golden brown. The fried shrimp are local Maine shrimp (the small guys) and done in the same breading. Both are served over thick cut (Frozen) french fries. The lobster roll is a healthy dose of mostly claw meat lobster tossed lightly in Mayo and served on a buttered and grilled New England Styled(top split for you people int the wrong part of the country) hot dog bun.
The food is great, the atmosphere pleasant and the food is quick.
I wish they made their own fries .
A solid 7.5 out of 10
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