Cook’s Lobster and Alehouse
Located in Bailey Island, Maine
Description
“Maurice Cook established Cook’s in 1955 as a small, one room take-out stand that sold lobsters too small to ship out of state. Cook’s has grown continuously over the years into the landmark it is today. Curt Parent, Mr. Cook’s stepson, purchased both the restaurant and the wharf from Mr. Cook in 1987. On July 1, 2015, Cook's Lobster House was purchased by Nick & Jennifer Charboneau. Upon taking ownership, the Charboneau's changed the name to Cook's Lobster & Ale House. The name change represents the rich history that the Cook's name had while also rebranding themselves for a new era of greatness and success here on Bailey Island!
Cook’s is located on Bailey Island, home of the world’s only Cribstone Bridge. The bridge, which can be seen from our restaurant, gets its name from the large granite slabs laid in a “crib” fashion. This style of bridge contains no mortar and is engineered to allow the tide to pass through with no damaging effects to the structure. It was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1984. Prior to its construction in 1927, a flag was placed on either shore to signal a boatman to row over to pick up travelers”
Contact and information
tel: 207-833-2818
68 Garrison Cove Road Bailey Island, Maine 04003
Chip’s Notes
You can read about our experience through Maine, including Cook’s from Dispatch V - Into Maine with more about Maine in Dispatch VI - Mainers.