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While I'm not the biggest fan of lobster, while visiting Maine I knew I had to try a lobster roll at least once. I ordered the lobster roll flight because I wasn't sure what style I wanted. The 'flavors' I got were the Maine (mayo & chive), Connecticut (butter), and chipotle. The butter was definitely my favorite one, and I wish I had gotten a full size of that instead. The others were not bad at all, I just liked the butter the best. I will say, the chipotle didn't have any discerning flavor to me and tasted exactly like the other mayo one just without the chives. I was expecting a little spice but did not get any. I would say this place lived up to the hype for me. The lobster was absolutely delicious. Even though the flavors were mild, I would rather have it that way than drenched in mayo and overpowering the lobster.
We headed to Bayside for lunch on a sunny Summer Friday and opted for Bite Into Maine. I had heard good things. The inside space is bright and clean and well air conditioned. The counter staff were friendly and patient while we made selections. We both ordered the smash burger, but were left feeling like it wasn't really a smash burger, even though it was good. I was also really hoping for fries or tots, but they don't have either. They provide crunchy kettle chips as a side. They have lots of outside seating for you to use.
Wow! The lobster rolls here were buttery/creamy heaven! Even the tuna melt was perfect. And the location couldn't be better surrounded by breweries.
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.
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.
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.
We just happened by this place. It was great! Fresh lobster and chowder, we asked for gluten free buns and they had them. Rare for a small place. They also had a veggie burger which we enjoyed. The price was reasonable and the portions satisfying. Great experience. It is a small place with a few tables and probably substantial carry out.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Although this didn't appear in my research for lobster rolls, this place was one of my favorite. Stopped by near Austin Street Brewery to check out. Good portion size of lobster. I loved the fresh crisp chilled lobster contrast with the hot poured butter. Order at counter for with a buzzer and see if you can grab a seat. Seating was a little short, but there are outside tables as well. Close walk to Washington Ave with more shops if you're out on a stroll. read more
This was a great spot to try lobster rolls with different flavor profiles! We ordered the Maine, Connecticut, and Picnic 4.5oz trio shared between 2 people (which I felt was enough for people who might have smaller appetites). I really liked both the Picnic and Connecticut! The rolls came with a tiny piece of lemon, but I did feel like the rolls needed more acidity. I felt like those were pretty classic flavors that let the flavor of the lobster speak for itself! The bread was super fluffy and buttery, a really nice pairing with the sweet lobster mixture. One thing I didn't like was that the bread could've been cut a bit deeper so I didn't need to take a bit of the lobster and then a bite of the bread. A single bite would've made the experience better. read more
2 months ago
Staff was super friendly. Bright and open indoor space. We lobster rolls and they do so many twist we couldn't choose. But lucky for us, they had a lobster flight! We did Maine (mayo base), picnic ( coleslaw and butter), and Chipotle (Chipotle mayo). All was phenomenal with a fresh butter pour before serving straight from a tea kettle. Can't wait to come back and try the other flavors. read more
3 days ago
3 months ago
While I'm not the biggest fan of lobster, while visiting Maine I knew I had to try a lobster roll at least once. I ordered the lobster roll flight because I wasn't sure what style I wanted. The 'flavors' I got were the Maine (mayo & chive), Connecticut (butter), and chipotle. The butter was definitely my favorite one, and I wish I had gotten a full size of that instead. The others were not bad at all, I just liked the butter the best. I will say, the chipotle didn't have any discerning flavor to me and tasted exactly like the other mayo one just without the chives. I was expecting a little spice but did not get any. I would say this place lived up to the hype for me. The lobster was absolutely delicious. Even though the flavors were mild, I would rather have it that way than drenched in mayo and overpowering the lobster. read more
We headed to Bayside for lunch on a sunny Summer Friday and opted for Bite Into Maine. I had heard good things. The inside space is bright and clean and well air conditioned. The counter staff were friendly and patient while we made selections. We both ordered the smash burger, but were left feeling like it wasn't really a smash burger, even though it was good. I was also really hoping for fries or tots, but they don't have either. They provide crunchy kettle chips as a side. They have lots of outside seating for you to use. read more
1 month ago
Wow! The lobster rolls here were buttery/creamy heaven! Even the tuna melt was perfect. And the location couldn't be better surrounded by breweries. 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
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
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
3 months ago
23 days ago
We just happened by this place. It was great! Fresh lobster and chowder, we asked for gluten free buns and they had them. Rare for a small place. They also had a veggie burger which we enjoyed. The price was reasonable and the portions satisfying. Great experience. It is a small place with a few tables and probably substantial carry out. 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
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
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
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
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
1 month ago
Soooo good! I've been here twice visiting from Boston and I love that I can get three different kinds of lobster rolls in the lobster roll flight! I love the Maine and Connecticut style but my favorite is the "picnic" with coleslaw and celery. You can get three 4.5 ounce or 6 ounce rolls, served with Cape Cod chips. Always a treat - both the food and the fast and friendly service - and will be my "go to" for lobster rolls whenever I'm in the area. read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
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
1 month ago
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
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
4 months ago
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1 year ago
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
9 months ago
2 years ago
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
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
3 months ago
1 year ago
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
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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Hello, will you be open the week of Christmas? 12/28?
Hello! Yes we will be open. Our hours that week are:…
Plz explain the BYOB setup, a tad more?
You are able to bring in your own alcoholic beverages to our Diamond St location. We have so many breweries and distilleries in the neighborhood- so pickup something to enjoy in our dining room!
