If you're looking for the best, freshest fish and exceptionally friendly service, Parsons is your…read morestore. I e been coming here for many summers and will not buy fish anywhere else.

This place is a find. Nick at the counter is terrificly friendly and knowledgeable. While I have…read moreanother course fornfresh lobsters and purchase shellfish and fish fillets here. Been twice now and always been fresh. it's a small outfit so they may not have everything every time but all is super fresh and worth it. Closed on Sunday even though google says different. Thank you Parsons for serving a MDI need for fresh seafood on the island!

The place is seriously solid and reasonable compared to all the other options on the island. We…read moreliked the food so much, that we decided to comeback a couple of days later tor try out some of the other options. The restaurant is a bit small and when we were there it was drizzling so we didn't bother sitting in the outside area. The owner was friendly enough and told us that there was a small secluded area nearby that had a great view of the ocean with a picnic table we could eat at if we wanted a view, so we took her up on her recommendation. It was definitely perfect to sit in tranquility and enjoy our delicious food. Out of the lobster rolls we've had these were our favorite and for our random quesadilla purchases, she did not skimp out on the meat when making them! we were truly surprised! Everything was yummy especially the "special" crab dip that was on sale the second time we came by. This place does not hold back on the ingredients. We also discovered we preferred the lobster bisque here over the lobster stew that other places were selling. If/when we ever return, we'll definitely stop here to get our shellfish fix!

Lovely place and couple who own it. We decided to get some lobster to bring home. Fresh and Great…read moreprices.

It's last week of August and this is the best deal you can get for live lobster on Mt Desert…read moreIsland. It's a lobster pier, not a restaurant so be sure you have a place to cook it at home. $6.50/lb for hardshell under 2lbs and $7/lb for hardshell 2lbs+. Jeffrey Rich is a 4th generation lobsterman and the great great grandson of founder Charles Henry "Charlie" Rich. Maurice Sr (pronounced Morris) inherited the business from Charlie and his son Maurice (Mo Jr, may he rest in peace) inherited from him. Stop by, say hello to Jeffrey and buy some of the best lobster you'll ever eat for a fraction of the price other lobster piers are offering in the area. They ship to you too so call them and place an order if you're not nearby. It's off the beaten path, but you'll pass some gorgeous scenery on beautiful winding Seawall Rd on your way there. You can try stacking rocks on the beach you'll passby, but don't take any because you'll get fined or arrested by a park ranger. Thanks C.H. Rich for the yummy grub.

FRESH Lobsters and GREAT prices!…read more We were lookin' for soft shell Lobsters or what the locals call 'shedders'. We'd just heard a great recipe, on Maine public radio, for grillin' these babies. So we were on a mission and this was THE perfect place to get some fresh yummy shellfish!! C.H. Rich is nothin' much to look at, but you're not there for the ambiance! So, don't be deterred by the run-down feel of the place. It's a working fishing warehouse with huge lobster tanks in the back. A true Maine experience ;o).

I like this spot A LOT. I visited it multiple times during my stay last year. I have and will…read morecontinue to do so during my current visit to ANP. In short, they are the agent/broker for 300+ local fishermen...selling the freshest catch hauled in daily to the public. They always have a healthy inventory of different seafood and are open all year, which is exceptionally great for off-season travelers like me. Staff are exceptionally friendly and prices are fair. Their sales can also get you product for really cheap (for example, crab is currently 10 lbs / $20 yesterday). Another cool fact is that rare lobsters do end up here once in a while. They are obviously not for sale and will be sent to a lobster "sanctuary" that does not involve a warm bath. There was a blue lobster (1 in 2 million) and two Calico lobsters (1 in 30 million) in one of the holding tanks yesterday. This is something you won't have the opportunity to see at most (if not all) seafood markets.

We ordered the lobster roll kit, It was packed really good, even though delivery was delayed due to…read moreweather. It still arrived nice and cold. It was very tasty

Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound is worth a stop if you want a kick and a good story to tell…read morelater. Stick to the basics and you'll be happy. The lobster rolls were great, but the mac and cheese was a bit heavy and the bisque was more watery than expected. Still, the overall experience made it a fun, relaxing evening. Outdoor seating, live music, and a crowd of regulars give this place a lively, welcoming feel. Make sure to read the articles posted on the bus, they might be some of the best fun facts you pick up on your trip.

Great tasting food, great view, quick high quality meal. Workers were incredibly pleasant. We…read morestayed in the hotel next door and ate here for one night during our stay. Delicious and easy!

We had lunch here yesterday and the food was so good we decided to come back for dinner tonight. We…read moreordered a dozen oysters, lobster rolls, lobster Mac & cheese sandwhich, and a slice of blue berry pie. Everything was delicious! I also want to applaud the staff for the service, everyone was so nice and helpful! I highly recommend this spot!

beal's Lobster Pier was absolutely amazing! The lobster was so fresh -- literally came straight…read moreout of the water. Everything was organized perfectly, the staff was incredibly friendly, and there was no wait at all. Such a great local experience with delicious seafood and wonderful service. Beautiful view for sunset. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I was unfamiliar with this local grocery brand but stopped in for a few necessities. It was a more…read moresizable, clean, and better stocked store than I expected, given the size of the town. I found some local goods that I wanted to get a flavor of the region, but there was also plenty of fresh produce and basic essentials. The parking lot was crowded, and parking in this town is a tad dicey, but I walked in and out okay.

I was in town to run the Mount Desert Island Marathon. I stopped by here to pick up some drinks for…read morethe race weekend. The store was clean and well-organized with each aisle labeled so it was easy for me to find what I wanted. For the area, I thought that the prices were good and quite reasonable. I was able to pay for my items while using one of the self-checkout kiosks.

Such a pleasant experience at this casual roadside place. The lady working the window was so kind,…read moreexplained everything, and was accommodating with customization on my husband's sandwich. I got the lobster dinner and it was fantastic! We ate outside, which was especially good for a messy meal, haha. (They even have an outside sink for this purpose!) I enjoyed the cornbread, and would definitely recommend the blueberry lemonade. Prices are very reasonable. If you want to escape the crowds of Bar Harbor, come here for dinner.

I left incredibly disappointed and regretful. I paid 85$ for…read more2 crab melts, lemonade, and tip and I could barely finished my first bite. We ended up scraping off the crab we paid for to make a different meal at home. The staff on other hand, are incredibly friendly!

Really good food and beautiful view of the harbor with quick service! We stopped while wandering…read morearound the area and were pleasantly surprised. Lobster roll was absolutely delicious with super good fries and Cole slaw. My husband enjoyed his haddock sandwich and agreed his fries were also really good.

If hunger is the best sauce, then the "sauce" dished out at The Upper Deck is exceptional!…read more We sat outside overlooking the picturesque marina and harbor. Server Judah kicked things off for us with local beers and the beer battered lobster nuggets. The best was yet to come: perfectly cooked halibut and a very generous serving of local scallops lounging in a butter and white wine sauce. Both mains came with potatoes and a medley of veggies. We appreciated the low-key ambiance of Southwest Harbor after two days in bustling Bar Harbor. Two thumbs up!