Gate 10 is where you’ll find Linda Bean Maine Lobster Cafe
This spot sits in the Main Terminal near Gate 10, past security, and leans hard into local seafood. It’s a quick way to get a Maine fix before you board, with most mains landing in the mid-teen to low-$20 range. Service runs through most flight banks, so early afternoon departures out of PWM usually line up with their busiest stretch.
The signature move is the lobster roll, usually priced in the teens to around $20 depending on size and market. It comes on a grilled bun with a straightforward mayo-based mix, more casual than the fancy downtown spots but decent for airport timing. Pair it with fries or a cup of chowder if you’ve got at least 25 minutes before boarding at Gate 10.
Menu focus is Maine seafood: lobster rolls, chowder, and fried seafood baskets, plus a few burgers and sandwiches for anyone avoiding shellfish. Expect typical airport markups compared to local Portland spots along Commercial Street, but not outrageous for a sit-down in-terminal option in PWM’s Main Terminal. Draft beer and basic cocktails are available if you’re not about to drive after landing.
Seating is limited and views look out toward the Main Terminal concourse near the single-digit gates, so it can feel tight during the morning and early evening departure banks. Food usually comes out in 10–20 minutes, which works fine for a 60–90 minute pre-flight window out of Gate 10 or nearby gates like 9 or 11. Takeout is common, and staff will box everything so you can eat at your gate.
Tip: If your flight leaves from a lower-number gate (1–5), order to-go and walk it down the concourse; you’ll skip the sit-down wait and still get your lobster roll in under half an hour.
Lobster Roll