We have a Bite into Maine in Scarborough but they're not open yet. Decided to go to Diamond st, Portland location to have a flight of three lobster rolls. Maine with mayo & chives Connecticut with just butter Picnic with coleslaw, butter, celery salt. Sensational lobster rolls- love them all Extremely fresh & 4.5z seems to be plenty for me. I couldn't finish the 3rd one so I'll be eating it later. Served with cape cod potato chips. I believe that cape cod chips will be no longer. The question is what company will replace the chips?? (BTW) I didn't catch her name but the young lady who took my order was a spot on employee!! The only bad news was, I asked for a taste of the lobster bisque & sorry to say I didn't like it at all. Will I be back- damn sure about that. I'm taking one of my flights home with me to eat it later. Damn I'm in heaven. I hope Bite into Maine will add lobster ghee to their menu. HighRoller lobster ghee is the most incredible add on. Figure out how to come up with a clone. read more

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Had a fine but not amazing experience here. Split a large lobster roll, mac and cheese, and the clam chowder. The Maine lobster roll (mayo-based) was good with a slightly lemony flavor maybe but expensive at $41 - maybe that's the going rate but it seemed slightly high. They have a three smaller lobster roll flight but I am pretty sure it's the same price as just buying three small lobster rolls. The mac and cheese was disappointing. It had a slightly slimy texture and the pasta was mushy. The clam chowder was fine but tasted like it had been reheated and not made all that recently. I had a lobster roll from their food truck a few years ago that I ate outside on a summer day and it felt special. This visit did not feel that way and instead more of a perfunctory meal. I think more attention to detail on the sides and no lobster rolls in the 40 dollar range for what feels like a casual establishment would be improvements. read more

I was excited to find a spot in Portland that had a Connecticut-ish style roll with butter on it. I was expecting for it to be a full on Connecticut-style roll but to my surprise, instead of biting into warm buttery lobster, it was a cold lobster roll with warm butter ladled over top. It wasn't a big deal though bc the lobster was still quality and very delicious. The chowder was a traditional chowder and besides needing a little salt and pepper, was a slightly above average chowder compared to the many examples I had around the Portland area. read more

Bite Into Maine - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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We went to Bite into Maine for lunch. It was our first time there, so we purchased 2 6oz lobster roll flights (so 6 mini lobster rolls each a different flavor). This was my first experience with lobster roll so I was surprised that they were cold. Not sure if it's sacrilege to have them warmed up, but I think it could have been better that way. Anyways onto the different flavors. Maine was delicious. I think the mayo based lobster rolls were my favorite. The creaminess and the zing of mayo work well with the lobster. Picnic had some coleslaw in it which added some nice contrast and texture. Connecticut is probably for the purists as it's just lobster and butter. Chipotle mayo had a little kick to it which was nice after having more simple flavors. I really wanted to enjoy the curry one and while the flavor was good, I don't usually associate curry with coldness. I think the lobster was warm it would have been better. Wasabi wasn't for me but that was my boyfriend's favorite. I enjoyed being able to taste all the flavors! I wish they had fries over chips (not really a fan of chips) but I guess good for me and my health? Service was pretty fast and the place was clean. Lots of customers there despite it being a weekday. Had a cool retro vibe and would love to get a whole Maine lobster rolls again some day. read more

Bite Into Maine - Lobster Flight - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I had 8 different lobster roll spots around Maine when I visited, and can say that Bite Into Maine without a doubt has some of the best lobster, freshest flavors, and a great sized roll both the warm/cold versions. Easy to order - I had take out and ate in two different days. Served with a side of chips, both rolls had nicely buttery toasted buns and the meat was plentiful. I particularly liked the tossed in mayo because it was light but allowed the sweet flavor of the lobster to shine. It was fantastic. read more

Bite Into Maine - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

Greeted and seated immediately! Waiter was extremely helpful in choosing the right beer for us. Fun atmosphere and food was delicious!! Wish we lived closer read more

Ambiance is good, large windows with lots of light. Articles hung on the wall about all the awards and accolades they have garnered. The staff was very nice, friendly, helpful answering any and all questions. The Food was pretty great. I tried the clam chowder, it was very tasty. And the portion was pretty big too. It was only like $7. Warm, creamy, and full of great seafood. I also tried the Lobster grilled cheese mac and cheese. It was $26 but very good and delicious. It was one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have had. Full of lobster, mac and cheese, it was cheesy and definitely something I would eat again. They also have a food truck spot over by the lighthouse. read more

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Bite Into Maine started out as a food truck, and we did see their food truck at a brewery and by the lighthouse, but we went to their brick and mortar restaurant. They offer a variety of unique lobster rolls, including a flight option. Our group tried the curry, chipolte, Connecticut style and sriracha with asian pear slaw. We also had the lobster BLT and grilled cheese. All of the items were fresh and the lobster was very good. Their buns stood out ! The BLT was on a brioche style bun and was toasted perfectly. All the dishes were served with Cape cod potatoe chips . They have limited indoor and outdoor seating. We were fortunate to grab a picnic table outside to enjoy our food. Definitely worth stopping in or getting food at one of their food trucks. read more

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Looking to have a lobster roll for lunch so my husband decided to come in town for a "good" one. We did a lobster roll trip through Portland last year and did not come here for what ever reason. We were able to get a front row parking spot which to me means this is meant to be. Raining out so when we pulled up it looked like a line of people waiting to order, that was not the case. Every table was taken and only a handful of people waiting for their food. I ordered the mayo and chives large roll and hubby had the Lobster Mac and cheese. Both were very good. No pictures of the Mac and cheese since he dove right in! Plenty of lobster meat and a good balance of mayo and chives and the birouch bun was buttered and toasted perfectly. Looks like we will return! read more

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Food: Just had the caprese sandwich. Bread was fantastic. Nice flavorings. Came with crunchy chips for $10 which I thought was a fair price. Atmosphere: place was clean and had great music playing. Staff: friendly and service was fast read more

After a stop at Orange Bike Brewing and seeing the gluten-free menu Bite Into Maine does as a partnership gave us a craving for lobster. We have tried their Allagash Brewing trailer location before but first time here at this location. Service was friendly and food came out quick! Prices were roughly what you can expect from lobster prices in Portland. They have both some indoor and outdoor seating available with some wall art including a giant lobster one. During a packed day I imagine all seating may be gone but can do takeout if needed. Both my wife and I were feeling their lobster BLT that has two different lobster amounts with the smaller being $22 and larger was $28. We both enjoyed the smaller lobster version and were happy. They came on a delicious grilled ciabatta bun with exactly what you expect on a BLT along with a delicious topping of lobster! If you are craving some lobster this is a spot worth checking out. Typically some free parking is available and plenty of spots within walking distance nearby. read more

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The lobster rolls were really good. This was the first stop we made when we got to Portland. Not much else to be said here, just try it for yourself. read more

Bite Into Maine - From left to right, The Maine, Connecticut and Picnic. The Maine actually beat out my favorite Connecticut. They were ALL good though. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

We came here for lobster rolls and I would tell you that I was happy with the butter lobster rolls. The other lobster rolls were solid, but I really like the butter ones more than the other flavors. We try their mini versions because we couldn't make up our mind and we were happy with that decision. Good customer service and it was very fast. Lobster rolls are very expensive but it is what it is, I wouldn't mind coming back again to try more lobster rolls at other restaurants that are from this ranch clothing list was clean and they also had the main sodas. read more

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Such a good lobster roll that we got it 2x while in Portland. We got it once at the brick and mortar while brewery hopping and another time from the food truck at the Portland Headlight Light House. read more

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Went to 2 Different places in Portland Maine to have a Lobster Roll and had to try Bite into Maine. The Lobster roll did not disappoint and is worthy of the high ratings it receives....The Chowder was a little underwhelming and could stand a flavor improvement but if you are seeking a Lobster Roll while in Portland, this should be high on your list.... I say 4.2 out of 5 read more

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As someone who was visiting from out of town, finding a place with plenty of parking was a bonus for us! The staff was incredibly nice and helpful and answered all of our questions. The inside has plenty of seating and multiple bathrooms. We ordered the flight of lobster rolls and lobster bisque soup. Both were delicious!! Highly recommend this place to anyone trying lobster rolls for the first time or visiting Portland. read more

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Found via Gluten Dude app. Excellent - both the gluten free and regular choices. They have dedicated cooking and no cross contamination. Also love the Maine Root ginger brew. read more

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Haven't had the lobster rolls but we love Bite into Maine for a quick service affordable meal. Our family of 4 can eat for less than $45 here. Can't really beat that when we're out and about and need some lunch. read more

I reserve 5* for the best, and I have to say this was a top 2 lobster roll of my life, and I'm old lol. I got the large Mainer. They also gave me butter on the side, yum! The bun was a perfectly grilled hot dog style bun, super fresh. The lobster was heaped on and delicious! I savored every bite. The side they give is cape cod chips which I'm not crazy about, so it'd be nice if they had some slaw as an option (cheap to make fyi!) The service person was very nice and chill. The vibes were mellow, but I was there at an off peak time in March, so honestly I don't know about other times. I'll be back! read more

Having been to the food truck multiple times I was pleased that there is a brick and mortar location with a much larger menu. Food is amazing. In addition to multiple lobster rolls, we also got the Lobster Mac and the Lobster Grilled Cheese. Both amazing! read more

Let's just start with: WOW! I didn't have the best experience with my first lobster roll in Maine, so I decided to try again. We tried the Bite Into Maine food truck earlier in the week. My sister loved it so much, that she wanted to try the sit down location. I location is so cute inside and outside, and there is seating available in both. I immediately loved that they had different varieties of the Lobster Rolls with various seasoning & topping combos. The Cashier was really kind and personable. She recommended that I try her personal favorite which is "The Picnic." She was SO right and it did not disappoint! So fresh, perfect flavor pairing, and that melted butter on top brought it all home! I was so sad that we were leaving soon- I would've gone back again! So good! I highly recommend!!!! read more

Bite Into Maine - Picnic Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

We tried this spot during our trip to Portland, Maine. It clean, the staff was friendly, and the menu options were varied and affordable for a tourist area. I ordered the lobster melt and enjoyed every bite of it. I definitely recommend it if you're staying close to the area and will try it again the next time we come up to visit. read more

Bite Into Maine - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

Came here based on a recommendation of someone also traveling with their dog through the area, and this spot exceeded expectations!! Everything was lovely, but for the highlight reel: - Flights!! We came multiple times during our stay and ultimately tried all the roll options. All amazing, but I loved wasabi and chipotle! Overall, though, the flight concept for lobster rolls is 10/10 - SO kind. Ordering of course was easy, and employees helped us pick well. More notably, though, they brought our dog a giant milk one both of our visits and loved on him. - Space! Dog friendly patio with plenty of space and shade, plus an outdoor ordering/pick up window so you don't have to leave your dog. You can also take food to the nearby brewery a very short walk away if there's low seating or you'd like drinks, as well. Easy parking, too! Recommend to ANYONE in Portland, and I'll definitely stop by again on my next visit!! read more

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I LOVE how you can order the flight and taste 3 rolls! Love options! The girl who helped me was super friendly and happy to answer questions and give recommendations. Went at 2:00 and there wasn't a wait. But then we went to the Portland head light and park and the food truck there was nuts! So glad we stopped at this location. All 3 rolls were delish. They pour the hot butter on when they bring you your food read more

Bite Into Maine - Top to bottom: Connecticut, picnic and curry. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

I had this place on my list bc I love trying flights of lobster rolls and diff flavors. We got the picnic, chipotle, and wasabi in a flight. Besides seeing the coleslaw on the bottom, we could not differentiate any of the flavors. It was so light and flavorless. It was quite disappointing. The bread was so so. Not buttery toasted or anything stands out. The pretzel taste was similar to frozen and bake like from Costco. The cheese dip, clam soup and Potato salad were good. Price was decent. I think after eating 5 different lobster places, I can skip this one. read more

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The best I've ever tasted in my life. It was fresh, delicious, and good price. Loved it read more

Bite Into Maine - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed the experience. The space is bright, colorful, and welcoming, such a fun atmosphere with great furniture and vibrant touches. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. Food-wise, the lobster grilled cheese was absolutely to die for, rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. We also had the Connecticut-style lobster roll, which had good flavor, but the lobster was surprisingly cool, more like fridge temperature, when we were expecting it to be warm. That was the only letdown in an otherwise great meal. Still, a strong 4 stars and definitely worth a visit! read more

Bite Into Maine - Lobster Grilled Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

They had great food, good ambiance. They also sell merch inside like magnets stickers etc. Definitely recommend. read more

Bite Into Maine - Lobster BLT - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I tried six lobster rolls while driving up the coast of Maine, which I had researched ahead of time. Bite into Maine was the best! The rolls, lobster, butter, dressing were all top notch. They give you the option of trying a flight of about six different preparations, including the traditional maine and Connecticut lobster rolls. I also tried the chipotle mayo, lobster roll, and loved it. I also highly recommend their clam dip. Made with real clams and very very flavorful. Serve for potato chips. Five stars for this place! Service was great too read more

Bite Into Maine - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Best Lobster roll I've ever had. Prior to visiting Maine, I never liked cold lobster roll, oh boy did this lobster roll change my opinion. Lobster rolls will never be the same after this. Perfection! read more

Bite Into Maine - Lobster roll so good - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Rolled into Maine late at night and this was the first place we hit up for to get our lobster roll fix before heading to our hotel. It's counter service so you walk up and place your order and they call you when it's ready. I would rate this lobster roll a 7 out of 10 (reason being, we ordered a Connecticut roll that's supposed to be served with warm butter, and it was chilled!) There as nothing warm about our lobster roll but it was still good (obviously!!) read more

Bite Into Maine - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

We walked up to the counter and were warmly greeted by Ian who completely explained the menu. We both chose a cup of clam chowder-so silky, lots of clams and potatoes and it stayed hot while the entire time we were eating it. Then the lobster rolls!!! I chose the Connecticut just lobster and butter. OMG it came with a 'butter pour' butter poured onto my lobster in its toasted bun. Absolutely delicious!!! Hubby got the Maine lobster roll with Mayo and chives perfect amount of both. The lobster rolls are served with Cape Cod chips and we had lemon water that was set up in the dining room. There is patio seating option, too. So if you are in Portland and want lobster, without a doubt, head to Bite into Maine. read more

Bite Into Maine - The Connecticut with a butter pour! Just lobster and butter - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

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First time trying lobster and it was actually very tasty! By the way I'm not a seafood girlie at all!! It didn't taste fishy like I expected and the bread it was served on was perfect! I had the veggie burger as my entree. So good! The bread was toasted to perfection and was heavenly. I hated it came with chips, I would have preferred a more elevated side or perhaps a fry lol maybe that's a TX thing...not sure! But nevertheless, this place was pretty darn good!! read more

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Sort of an industrial park setting, so not quite the same atmosphere as their truck at Portland Head Light, but the ample parking, friendly counter service, tables, bathrooms, outdoor seating, and clean space throughout more than make up for it. I visited twice about a month apart. Lobster Roll Trio: A nice sampler with three different styles of your choosing. Only a few bites each, so you don't fill up. I enjoyed it, choosing Maine (cold/mayo) , Connecticut (warm/butter), and a curry version (spicy but manageable). Cool thing about the hot butter: it's added on right in front of you from a container the Tin Man wished he had. Good theater and good lobster. Maine Lobster Roll (4.5-ounce): I liked this better, since it's the quintessential Maine style, has a much more generous serving than the trio, and won't fill you up (though they have a larger size if you want to fill up). There's a little more mayo there than on Red's Eats' lobster roll, but still light enough to let the lobster shine. Plump, fresh, good snap, good overall texture and bite. Proper New England roll with split top and flat sides, properly buttered (read: just enough and not overdone, much like the mayo). Very enjoyable. Burger: Who knew? A 6-ounce brisket burger on a nice little brioche bun, modestly dressed and with condiments you choose. Good crispness, tender interior, good flavor, bright vegetables, nicely buttered/griddled bun. This isn't a destination burger the way the lobster roll is a destination lobster roll, but solid. Coleslaw: Crisp, creamy, more mayo than needed, no discernible flavor beyond the mayo. Potato Chips: All items include a generous portion of crisp, extra-thick, high-salt potato chips of high quality. Water: Large dispenser near the door provides free water, making the lobster roll an even better deal. Service: Very cordial and very professional. They move the orders out and are very accommodating with questions and requests. read more

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Best gluten free bread and lobster roll ever! I'm not a local but this makes me want to be one! Very pricey compared to my hometown, but it's LOBSTER and worth every penny! read more

Terrible! Maybe it was this particular location near 2 good breweries but holy crap was it bad. We stayed a week in Maine with 2 days in Portland, arrival and departure were full days. Our first order of business was a lobster roll and we went toward the canal area and got a GREAT roll! So freaking tasty! Then had whole lobsters mid week which was so yummy. I wanted one more lobster roll before we left so we came to bite into Maine. First off I bit down into a piece of shell - okay, its a crustaceans so someone can accidentally get a shell in there. Threw it away and kept eating. Then hit another shell. WTH?! Come on , someone is going to choke if you allow this to happen. The flavor just WAS NOT THERE! So sad this was my last lobster experience in Maine. My aunt owns a camp in Maine and its easier to fly in to another airport but we wanted to check out Portland. We had a great time exploring the city but I don't know I'd give this a try again unless they reach out to tell me this is such a huge one-off and offer a complementary roll. But they are so big I'm guessing they don't care about my review lol! Definitely try some other places for a lobster roll. read more

Bite Into Maine - Don't choke! #2 & #3 choking hazards in lobster roll. (Threw #1 away thinking it was a simple mistake!) - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

Lobster rolls! So good. Stoked to finally get a chance to eat a proper lobster roll. Parking was a bit of an issue but it was worth it.

While my favorite BIM location is still out at Allagash Brewing (I just love the secluded feel of it), what I also love is that Bite Into Maine now has this location on Diamond Street in town, which is super close to me! Yay! I've stopped in a few times now and am happy to see it perking up for summer, with outside seating and more people around (in colder weather it's a bit bleak over in that area, and a bit like a cafeteria inside). They have the same fantastic lobster rolls you can get at the other locations--my faves are the Maine and the Picnic, but I've also tried the Wasabi which is also tasty (and the lobster isn't overpowered). Today I wasn't hungry enough to take on an entire lobster roll so I ventured over to the non-lobster part of the menu: keep in mind that you can also get a burger here, or a grilled cheese or caprese or BBQ sandwich--and what I tried for the first time today, a red hot or Maine "snappah"! It was tasty and yep, snappy, and it hit the spot. One last things I'll add is that it would be awesome if you could get a single of the smaller lobster rolls they do here as part of their flight of three . . . : ) read more

Bite Into Maine - Get your snappah! - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Maine

Bite Into Maine was such a nice experience. We had just been on a long road trip from CT and wanted to try this once we got into Portland and also hit the Orange Bike Brewery and turned out they were in the same plaza! This is the Diamond Street location. I got the lobster flight of CT Lobster, Chipotle Mayo and the Curry and all were delicious. Note, each roll is very small so eating three is equal to about one regular roll. This was my favorite lobster I got in Portland. Very fresh. I have to say though my favorite was the CT Lobster. Can't beat a hot lobster roll. There are two other food truck locations. One at Allagash Brewing and one at Fort Williams Park but if you want to have a nice sit down and not eat from a food truck go to the Diamond St. location. You can order at the counter at the brewery. Side note, I got the gluten free roll and normally gluten free bread is terrible. This was the best gluten free bread I have ever had. It was like eating a grilled cheese. They also asked me if I wanted extra hot butter poured onto my CT lobster roll and I said yes please! So good. The Beer at the attached Gluten Free brewery (Orange Bike) was also very good. read more

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Yes. Yes. Yes. You want proper delicious lobster THIS IS WHERE YOU GO. Was visiting a friend who lives near by and on our Lobster quest tried a variety of places. Bite into Maine may not serve the touristy views of other establishments, but they serve down right delicious food. It's simply order and pick up, bus your own table kind of place, and even so the friendliness of the staff was immediately noticed. Can't wait to return and recommend (especially the sampler flight for those who want variety). (Bonus, there's vegetarian options for those who need it!) read more

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