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    Helen's Restaurant

    4.2 (268 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HELEN'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dustin E.

    Oh wow! This is it. Stop here. Eat whatever you like. It's amazing! If you come by in the summer, ask for Suzanne to be your server. She's amazing! Fantastic chowder!! Best lobster roll I've had in Maine and best blueberry pie I've had in Maine. Amazing! They rebuilt 10 years ago after the fire and the place is gorgeous! Come and enjoy Helen's. It's divine!

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    A. H.

    My dinner was nice, and the service was amazing. Absolutely no complaints on that end. I got a slice of raspberry pie to go after finishing my meal and there was a long hair in it. I won't lie, for a $7 slice of pie, that really put me off. The pie was good before I found the hair, but I threw it out afterwards. Not worth the headache.

    Strawberry pie and delicious home made whip cream!
    Lynne B.

    PIE! Get the pie! We got strawberry and chocolate silk pie and OMG..... So. Frikkin. Good. Period! We got the mozzarella sticks, "petit" size Mac and cheese. Seriously sharp cheese but so good! We also got the chicken Alfredo, meatloaf sandwich.... With the unreal marinara sauce and the chicken tenders. The service was great and we got sat in a booth with a perfect view of the water! Such a cute place and super delicious!!!

    Blueberry and Cream Pie
    Dena B.

    We stopped here for lunch twice on our way to and from our weekend in Bar Harbor. Wonderful staff that provided excellent service. The Chili Lime Shrimp were fabulous! The restaurant was very busy both times we stopped in and our food was delivered quickly and correctly and everything was delicious. Great Pie Selection too!

    The best haddock chowder and mock- tails. Death by pie! The cheeseburger with goat cheese and blueberries is another favorite! Great service, excellent customer service and pie!

    Scallops with mashed potatoes and pickled beets
    P E.

    Stopped in at Helen's when making a trip Downeast. No more breakfast and limited hours for takeout and open only 4 days a week. Food is still quite good. Fish chowder was full of fish but could have had a bit more seasoning. Excellent scallops and clam bellies. If you don't stop for anything else, stop for the pie.

    chicken tenders, baked potato, steamed broccoli
    Vickie R.

    During our visit to Machiasport, we ate at Helen's every night because that's how consistently good the food and service were. We also love the ambiance and decor of the establishment...it got updated since we were here last which was over a decade ago. The highlights: Say yes, to the homemade warm rolls- fresh out of the oven! The salads: fresh, cold and very clean with homemade dressing. The chicken tenders: lightly breaded with delicious seasoning and the chicken is tender and these don't leave your fingers horribly greasy. The quiche: absolutely the best! Fluffy but rich consistency in a homemade pie shell. The fried clams and shrimp: again lightly breaded and not too greasy...very fresh seafood! The french fries & onion rings: NOT frozen, but fresh homemade batter dipped onions! Fries were perfect. Every night we ate in, we had a different wait staff who were all super friendly and attentive! The one night we ordered out, the gal who took out was super and just as kind! What an amazing group! And just to wrap up...Helen's definitely has the best pies ever...I ate blueberry pie every night during our vacation here and the only regret I have, is that I will never be able to have blueberry pie again without comparing it to the best (Helen's )! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Helen's Restaurant in Machias!!

    Scallops & whole belly clam combo with pickled beets
    Laura H.

    Helen's revived us! After a 2.5 hr hike to Western Head Preserve we lucked upon Helen's!! (It's a good sign when the pking lot is full of local plates.) To our out of town tastes, nothing could compare to a heaping plate of local scallops and whole belly clams. Ever so lightly fried with a smidgen of homemade tartar sauce on the side. They tickled our weary bones back to life. Tasty and satisfying, with leftovers! My partner also chose well. The overstuffed lobster roll with warm butter hit perfectly and that hot plate of made-in- house Mac n cheese, covered in crunchy crackers, mmm mmm! However, these bumbling first-timers ordered desert AFTER our late lunch order (unlike the seasoned couple next to us who had the sense to dive into their pie BEFORE ordering lunch!!) We'll know better next time. Go ahead and splurge on the a la mode compliment! Melting over a warm slice of wild blueberry pie is the only way to wash down ~200 tiny blue morsels of yum. Also, we were seated immediately & served masterfully by one of several congenial waitresses. Thanks Helen's!! 10/10

    Fish chowder!
    Ellen H.

    Went to Helen's Restaurant in Machias Maine while driving up the coast as they had gluten free options. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of windows so it was easy to have a good view! Our server was quick, knowledgeable and friendly. He checked on us multiple times. I Ordered the fried haddock and onion rings with pickled beets. Also had fish chowder as an appetizer. The onion rings were delightful as it has been years since I was able to have any! The fish was perfectly cooked and served with 2 sauces, a classic tarter and a pink sauce that had horse radish in it. The pink one was my favorite! The fish chowder was warm and tasty with potatoes in a creamy broth! We were very pleased with our visit!

    Chicken Critters with side of French fries & pickled beets

    Amazing food and service. Best Mac & cheese I've ever had. Made with Cabot cheddar. Very good chicken tenders and crab cakes. Blueberry cheesecake was amazing. Also had a specialty blueberry gin drink which was very good.

    Lobster roll and sweet potato fries

    Great pie and lobster roll. Good taco salad too, huge! Friendly waitress. Pricey but nice treat

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    Great crab meat quiche. Super cute with a little class than your average diner right on the water I as an adult love the wiki sticks.

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    Great service delicious comfort foods. Wonderful pies! Nice view of the river and immaculate rooms.

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    8 months ago

    The fried fish is delicious. Nice big side salad. Fabulous assortment of pies. Great service. Lovely restaurant.

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    10 months ago

    This place is great! The food is excellent. It's clean and well staffed. Plus it has great pies!

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    Food was amazing- service was top notch and Do Not skip dessert! Will definitely come back!

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    The Travelin Lobster

    4.8(674 reviews)
    49.2 mi
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    Favorite lobster rolls of our trip to Acadia National Park were here at Travelin Lobster! They…read moreserve hot and cold lobster rolls in various sizes (mini for half a lobster, small for full lobster, and large for 1.5 lobsters) - appreciate having those options depending on how hungry you are. We ordered the hot lobster rolls (covered in butter) which were packed with meat and tasted fresh and sweet. The rolls come with a side of chips. We enjoyed the rolls at a shaded table outside, and the food came out quickly. Ended the meal with a chocolate whoopie pie that was packed with icing - the cake part was delicious, but a little bit too much icing for my preference.

    Small roadside places are the way to eat in Bar Harbor…read more The best meal we ate on the island and it's not even close They have plenty of outdoor seating (nothing indoors) and a cute outdoor bar as well. Plenty of staff working hard and food came out quickly. Food: - Best: lobster Mac and cheese and lobster dinner. IT COMES WITH MUSSELS. The lobster was delicious and the mussels were some of the freshest we had. Absolute 10/10 of a meal. Quality and price can't be beat - good: lobster roll. It's good. But not as good as dishes above. The bread for the hot roll doesn't add to the lobster which is by far the star of the show. It's delicious and fresh and you're better off eating it by itself (or covered in Mac and cheese but I digress) Oysters - ehhh: lobster bisque Didn't get the pie... guess I have to go back FYI: check hours before you go. It closes early!

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