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Little details give the place the feel of a seaside shack. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Lobster stew served with a blueberry muffin. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Fried clam strips with French fries. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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A basket of thin-cut French fries. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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A side of onion rings. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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The dining room has wooden booths and walls covered in wooden shingles. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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The bar at Freddy’s has more than 40 craft beers, including 12 on tap. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Grilled cheese, an option on the kids’ menu. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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The saltwater tank for lobsters. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Lobster rolls here come warm and buttery or cold and mayo-y, like this one. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Owner Jeff Heineman took trips to New England and collected old signs to use as decoration. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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Closeups of some of the intentionally kitschy decor. Photograph by Erik Uecke