The Rusty Anchor

Lobster rolls, ocean view, and the perfect mid-Cabot-Trail lunch stop in Pleasant Bay. The Rusty Anchor is the kind of place a road trip is designed around — pull in hungry, walk back out with the wind in your hair and a story you'll repeat at home.

What to expect

• A casual seafood spot with a deck overlooking the harbour
• Big portions of fried and broiled seafood
• Counter-style ordering with table service
• A busy, happy lunch crowd in summer

Don't miss

• The lobster roll — the signature, and rightly so
• Fish and chips with proper haddock
• A bowl of seafood chowder if the wind is up

Good to know

• Open seasonally, roughly mid-May through mid-October
• Cash and card accepted
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking right at the harbour

Pair it with

• A whale tour with Captain Mark's from the same harbour
• A drive over French Mountain after lunch
• The Whale Interpretive Centre across the road