Stopped at Bar Harbor Lobster Pound on my way into town and it did not disappoint. In many ways, it was perfect. Great food, terrific service, and rustic atmosphere. We opted for the lobster roll, whole belly clams, salad, lobster bisque, clams chowder, and blueberry pie. Everything was delicious!!! The pie was special...I highly recommend getting it and having it served warm. Everyone working there was super nice and went above and beyond to make a casual dining experience actually pretty special. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is pretty cool especially at night because of the glow from the incandescent lights. Definitely check it out! read more

We were coming into the area and of course we were going to have lobster! On our way to the hotel we passed this place. It looked super cool and ended up being very close. So I decided that was where we were going. My wife was tired so I came and order to go. Everyone was very nice, it sure didn't take long for our order to be ready. I bought some cans of local beer at the gift shop and went to the boat/ice cream shack for dessert. We got the lobster bisque and a hot lobster roll. Blueberry pie with blueberry ice cream for dessert! Everything was great! Some of if not the best lobster bisque ever! Huge chunks of lobster. The roll was great too! By far the best lobster roll value of the whole trip! $30 for 6 oz, the roll and chips! An amazing restaurant with a small indoor setting but a huge cool outdoor space. I recommend this if you are in Bar Harbor area! read more

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This was my first meal of my trip to Bar Harbor and by far the best one I had! We got a half serving of their lobster nachos and I would highly recommend them. There's an incredibly generous amount of finely chopped vegetables sprinkled all over the top which adds so much freshness and brightness to the rich and creamy lobster bits and the cheesy/lobster bisque sauce. The portion sizes are massive so this half serving was more than enough of an appetizer for 4 people. I tried their cold lobster roll and it was a classic Maine-style roll with a very generous amount of lobster spilling out of it. My friends all got the house special lobster roll and were obsessed, so I would probably opt for that if you want to try something a little more unique to this place. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. There's a ton of seating out back and it has a cute backyard feel to it with all the string lights and little games. They'll bring your food out to you and the staff is all so nice. They also serve desserts, but we were far too stuffed to try any of them, but they looked delicious. read more

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Came here for a dinner on Saturday, straight from the airport. And we were so happy we stopped. Food was absolutely amazing. I got lobster roll and my husband got haddock sandwich. We loved every bite of it. Portions were large and delicious. You order food upfront and they bring it to you, indoors or outdoors, depending where you want to seat. It's a very chill place with ice cream outside, music and games. Definitely a fun place to go to. read more

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Most definitely the best lobster roll I've ever had. Bar Harbor Lobster Pound is located right off the road and the parking lot gets quite full, so you may have to circle around if it's a weekend. You order at the front, and they'll give you a number for them to bring your order to. There's a lot of outdoor seating in the back (picnic tables) with games, lights, and heaters as well. We ordered a half serving of the lobster nachos to split between 4 people and everyone got their own lobster roll. The half serving was a good amount, the whole serving is massive and we wouldn't have finished it on top of everything else. The mango salsa was light and was a nice balance against the lobster bisque infused cheese. You should eat the chips quickly though because they don't stay crunchy for long. For my own order, I got the house special lobster that I loved. The bun was soft, they're generous with the lobster amount, and there's a lot of sauce. The chips are solid and it's a really filling meal. Lastly, I ordered the blueberry lemonade which is definitely worth the try when you're there. It's refreshing and the blueberry flavor sweetens it up. read more

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We stopped by this summer before the season ended and we were super pleased. We chose a picnic table and our lobsters were brought out to us. It was a rustic outdoor locale which was exactly what we were looking for. Friendly staff! read more

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This was a great place for lobster and just good vibes. Lots of outdoor seating and plenty of food options to choose from - can't go wrong. Seafood is very fresh. Have to save room for their blueberry pie a la mode with blueberry ice cream as well! read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Blueberry pie with blueberry ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Heard great things about this place. We came here on a rainy down on Saturday and loved the overall ambiance of this place. We got the lobster bisque, lobster dinner, the half lobster nachos and topped it off with the blue berry pie with blueberry ice cream at the little van outside the store. Everything was very Delicious, the lobster was huge and the chips that came with was very really good. I recommend getting the lobster nachos! read more

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Generous portions of lobster and unique twist on the house lobster roll with the lemon aioli. We sat outside on the picnic benches with the string lights - it was very chilly but a neat setup. We enjoyed the lobster bisque as well. I ended up buying a tshirt to remember this place :) read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - House special lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This place was about a 20 minutes drive from our hotel and ended up being in the middle of nowhere. The place is indoor and has seating outdoor. If you seating outdoor especially in the fall just get a coat or something. They cook the lobster nice and fresh. This place is also crowded as well. We ordered the lobster, steamers lobster roll and oysters. The food came out really quickly. The food can be messy and I wish they had a sink to wash hands as the bathroom wait can be very long. I loved all of the food, but I wish I saved some room for dessert as they had an ice cream truck and pies. My brother ranted and raved on the blue berry pie. read more

Long lines say it all ! this place is worth the wait. The open kitchen lets you watch the magic happen, lobsters sizzling fresh from the pot. Friendly staff keep the vibe warm and easy, while the outdoor seating gives off that chill camping by the sea feeling. read more

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We decided to stop here for lunch. I didn't want lobster, and hadn't tried tacos yet, so I ordered their grilled fish tacos. They were yummy and loaded! I also ordered a cup of chowder and I was really disappointed. It had way too much pepper. My partner had also ordered a bowl and he couldn't eat it either. Their crispy chips that come with the tacos were really good. The service was fast, ordering was easy and the seating outside was spacious and really nice and clean. Unless they change their chowder, I wouldn't recommend it. The tacos - Yes! read more

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Great outdoor atmosphere. Place is unique - casual, outdoorsy, lad back. Of course it's all about lobster a they have it all. Ah, pretty good selection of beer. Do stop here. read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Lobster pound - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Line moves fast. Limited indoor seating so you might need to sit outdoors. It has plenty of outdoor seating with cute lights. It's the perfectly place to be on a warm night. Takeout order: Lobster roll great Chowder delicious Wish i could have tried the lobster have a cute gift shop where you can see tanks of live lobsters Pie and ice cream were AMAZING. The best blueberry pie I've had on the trip (I think they supply a local restaurant). Get the ice cream add on for $3 you can't go wrong. Yes it's a little pricey but it's worth it read more

I know this place received alot of good reviews, however I guess I am the minority. I was not a fan of the lobster. I ordered the lobster dinner but I felt there was hardly any meat. The meat that I tasted did not taste great. Maybe undercooked or just the way lobsters are in Maine. I have had better lobsters in other states. The staff here is great though! There is a small inside diningroom with about 7 or 8 tables. The outdoor seating is large with corn hole games and is probably super fun to eat there in the summer. read more

The cutest off the road place to eat. After putt putt at Pirates Cove, this was a perfect way to end our trip to Bar Harbor. With their juicy, hot lobster roll with extra warmed butter and home made chips, along with the bar harbor blueberry soda...perfection. Ending it with a lovely warm slice of homemade blueberry pie a la mode. Definitely 10/10 recommend! read more

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What a first meal in Bar Harbor!! It was the best lobster roll I've ever had. The whole experience was something to write home about. I ordered the House Special roll and it was decadent and fresh. It had an aoli with lemon on a toasted bun. The roll had a whole lobster on it so the portion was great for the price. To start you're able to see the lobsters being cooked right near the front. They offer indoor and outdoor seating which is nice, the outdoor seating was quaint and wooded and they have corn hole set up to play. After my meal I was in the gift shop inside and was offered to HUGE lobster. I felt very welcomed and had such a nice time eating here. I'm sad that I'm not in Maine longer because I'd come back to try everything on the menu and the ice cream. read more

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The half order of lobster nachos is packed with lobster and he melted cheese is remarkable! The lobster roll was amazing as well. We sat out back and it was super chill. Order at the counter, grab your draft drink around back as you find your seat, food will come out hot and shortly after you snag a seat. Still talking about this meal a week later! read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Half order Lobster Nachos, lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This is a great place for dinner, we had a large group of 12. It's easy to find seating and lots of games for the kids to play with. The food was great. The crabcakes were tasty. read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Lots of seating - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Enjoyed my first lobster dinner here- good deal I feel with homemade chips (an unexpected star), corn, slaw (delish) and a lobster- the lobster did have less meat than expected but the DIY process is a true maine experience i feel like. Very well cooked and would come again read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Lobster dinner - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Steamers, clam chowder, and the house lobster roll. It was all 100% worth it. The onsite ice cream shop was good but not great. Friendly service. Awesome outdoor atmosphere. Outdoor heaters are on in late July. That's crazy to me. read more

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We came here for dinner on our first night in Bar Harbor. We ordered one cold and one hot lobster roll. Both lobster rolls were delicious. The french fries were fresh and crispy. The service was great. There is a huge outdoor dining area behind the restaurant. read more

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The food was delicious! I ordered a shrimp roll and it was my favorite seafood roll I tried on the entire trip through Portland and Bar Harbor. The bread was soft, which I personally enjoyed. The others I came with it prefer a crispier bun, but they still enjoyed their rolls thoroughly. I also dont typically enjoy drawn butter, but I think they may have used regular butter because I loved the butter on this roll. Everyone in my party agreed that this place gave the most meat out of any of the others we have tried. The service was good and speedy as well. It isn't waterfront, but the place is cute! There is plenty of seating with nice decorative string lights above. There are also a few corn hole boards out for anyone to use. I recommend! read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - shrimp roll - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound offered the best bang-for-your-buck with the lobsters. We opted for the Twin Lobster plate, Lobster Nachos, and Oysters. The lobster was very soft and juicy (not dry, like other restaurants). The Lobster Nachos were very delicious and it was a HUGE plate. We were able to split the nachos between four people. This place had an outdoor seating so it gets dark and it was very casual. The service was very quick; we lined up to the shack, placed our order, and they came out with our order very quickly. They also cleaned the tables very quickly as well. read more

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Holy lobster! I saw how good the lobster nachos were on tiktok... I had to try for myself and wasn't disappointed. We ordered the half order of nachos and they were huge. I'm curious on how much food you get with the full order. We did order other food and it was worth it for the price. I will be dreaming about the food and sad I don't live here to eat this everyday. read more

Very relaxed, casual and fun atmosphere. Like being at a backyard lobster bake. Cornhole and other games, picnic tables, the portable heaters were appreciated. Excellent food served quickly. Just went basic with the lobster rolls and fries. Walk up, order, sit down and enjoy! read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Lobster roll special - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I definitely recommend this place! Generous helping of lobster on everything we got! The mango salsa on the nachos and tacos was delicious! Service was very friendly. Nice outdoor seating area! A little chilly but -it is almost October! read more

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Took a lobster dinner for a whole lobster for $39. So good. Very small inside room and they don't take reservations. read more

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Bar harbor lobster Pound is a must if you're in this area. Even if you are not in this area, you should still make this a stop. It's such a fun experience. You order your food at the front, they give you a number and you take it around back. It's outdoor seating so there are some bugs. They have a lot of games for you as well like cornhole and ring toss so it's very kid friendly. They have good music playing, and the food overall was good. I would stay away from the lobster tacos as the seasonings and dressings take away the flavor of the lobster meat. Their special roll is good, but I personally prefer the regular lobster rolls. They even have a ice cream truck/boat which serves blueberry pie and blueberry ice cream. I do not like blueberry. I ate all of the pie and all of the ice cream. That's how good it was. The prices here are a bit high in my opinion so be prepared to spend a small fortune if you bring a family of four or more . read more

We were in Bar Harbor 3 days and went to this place 3 times; that's how much we liked it! We tried a lot of different things; the winners were the lobster roll (delicious toasted roll and the aioli sauce is awesome! Lobster fresh and lump), the clam chowder and the lobster nachos. Would not order the lobster tacos again (salsa too wet and drowning the lobster). Weather was great so we could sit outside and the red tables, lights, games and ice cream boat all add to the summer feeling! Service at the window depends on who is there (last night was not great; other days were fine) and the buss ladies were very friendly! All in all great summer in Maine experience read more

We hiked all day & had an early dinner at 4:00 - great time to come! We have been eating/testing lobster rolls & chowder daily since Ogunquit. We shared a bowl of clam chowder, house lobster roll & calamari with blueberry lemonade. Absolutely OUSTANDING!! Order at the window, sat inside - only 7 tables but sat immediately. Outside has heaters & cornhole + ice cream. We would have sat out there but she got us a table so quick. Service was wonderful & so nice! They taught the table next to us how to eat their lobster. When we come back tomorrow we will definitely get the house chips instead of fries. No pics available - we ate it too quickly read more

When in Maine. There are many great places around Bar Harbor for lobster. Look for those with a wood fired cooking pot and boils in sea water. The sides are as important as the lobster. Decide on corn, slaw, baked potato, greens .... Serve with drawn butter and feast. Lobsters in Maine are limited to 3 LB. Go large to share or 1 1/2 LB for an individual. read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - Lobster Boil Pots with wood fire and Sea Water - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Wonderful laid-back spot for lobster and pie and ice cream! Contrary to its name, the location is outside of central Bar Harbor and in a quiet location off the side of the road. They offer inside seating, but the outside picnic area is SO charming and welcoming. They have cornhole and disc golf for customers to enjoy, and they have SUCH a cute "ice cream boat" for your post-meal treats. We tried the lobster nachos and the house lobster roll. The nachos sounded like a bit of a gimmick, but HOLY COW, they were unbelievably good! Such a fun take on lobster, especially when you can get lobster rolls and steamed lobster everywhere you look. The nachos feature a mango pico de gallo, which pairs beautifully with fresh hunks of lobster.Their house lobster roll was fantastic, with lemon aioli and warmed lobster instead of traditional mayo. So fresh and tasty! I enjoyed an Old Soaker blueberry soda, and my husband enjoyed a blueberry ale. We absolutely loved the blueberry pie a la mode from the ice cream boat, it's worth a visit for the dessert alone. A wonderful vibe, quick and friendly service, and a relaxed nature-oriented setting. There are lots of lobster pounds throughout MDI, but this one feels special! read more

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On the road into Bar Harbor, BHLP is an absolute must and a total standout among many many lobster pounds we've been to on the northeast coast. As you'll see from the many boiling pots outside and the huge tanks inside, the lobsters don't get much fresher than this -- they are straight from the Bar Harbor bay. (Check out the gigantic two pounders!) As fans of a hot lobster roll, we were thrilled to see one here (not always easy to find in Maine) and BHLP's is generously sized, well cooked and buttered. But do not sleep on the grilled shrimp, SO juicy and delicious! The fries are seasoned and really good as well. And the blueberry and strawberry lemonades made with fresh fruit puree apparently were totally delicious. To that point, make sure to peruse the impressive beverage selection, including local root beer and blueberry soda and lots of hyper local beers and ales as well. Prices honestly more reasonable than I'd expect in a touristy area, and worth it regardless for the ultra fresh and delicious food and friendly service. We were only in the area for a day, but on a longer visit would come every day! :) read more

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Love the vibe and the outdoor fun! The food was incredible and huge. The lobster grilled cheese was stuffed with lots of lobster bits. And the lobster nachos were hugeeee- we got a half size. Also loved having the ice cream boat there too! Perfect outing for dinner for all ages! read more

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Fun atmosphere, lots of outdoor seating, music, cornhole, good food and ice cream. Oh, AND you can bring your dog. What more can you ask for! read more

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Cute outdoor stop for lunch/ dinner outside of Acadia National Park. You eat outside at picnic benches but there is lighting and heaters. Clam chowder had a great clam taste but also had a lot of pepper so if you are looking for a more chowder taste you might want to skip. Lobster roll has an aioli so it tastes less traditional. Blueberry pie has a delicious filling! Service was kind. read more

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After a great morning on the Beech Trail ~ this was a delicious House Lobster Aioli and refreshing Blueberry soda. Then to end on a sweet note with Blueberry Cheesecake Ice cream. read more

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Such a friendly staff with supah fresh lobstahs! Renee and Brittney took excellent care of me!They even have a navy lobster AND a cotton candy lobster to view on site! Love their backyard atmosphere with cornhole, picnic tables and heated lamps all around. 2 cooked lobsters for $60 with corn, slaw, and house chips felt fair in July for how well cooked and sweet the lobster tasted. My kids loved their boat-ish food truck to get ice cream on site. read more

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This roadside stop on Highway 3 on the way from the mainland to central Bar Harbor is terrific. It was packed each night we passed it, and we dropped by for lunch on one of the days of our late-August stay. I had the House Special lobster roll, deliciously flavored and my wife's and my favorite. She had the cold classic lobster roll, which was also very good. You walk up to a window to order, and there's a wide selection of regional beers and soft drinks available. There were many picnic tables in the woods at back, a delightful spot for the meal the staff brought to you. Gift shop has nice stuff. We need to go back! read more

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - House Special #1 lobster roll with potato chips. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine