Stonington, Maine has many charms in the way of scenery, history, and seafood. But if there is one place not to miss, it falls into the third category. Stonington Sea Products is a mecca for the seafood aficionado. Whether your preference is smoked or fresh, it's hard to beat SSP's catch for taste, quality, and price.
Richard Penfold brought his authentic, centuries-old Scottish cures and smoking techniques (using Scottish kilns) to Maine from the Shetland Isles. 
His uncompromising standards are evident in SSP's products. Everything we've sampled is first-rate. Our favorite item to take home—available only in the fish shop—is the smoked salmon trim. Six ounces of heavenly, smoky-sweet salmon costs only $4.60—an extraordinary value. We've also enjoyed the smoked trout, mussels, and Maine shrimp. The smoked Arctic Char from our most recent visit became one of our all-time favorites. There are countless other options on the smoked menu alone, and the variety of fresh fish and shellfish is at least as extensive. All from a tiny counter area that barely accommodates three customers at a time. Who'd have guessed?
Stonington Sea Products
100 North Main Street (Route 15)
Stonington, ME 04681
(888) 402-2729 or (207) 367-2400
http://www.stoningtonseafood.com/
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