What didn't go well!?! Fresh from the airport, on a rainy day driving from Bangor to Bar Harbor for a weekend trip - we happened to pass this spot and decided to turn around and come back for our first Maine lobster roll of the trip. Didn't realize it had just opened that day - there were only two other people inside and it was very quiet. Still, staff were super friendly and welcoming. There is a fresh fish market area and the restaurant area. The fish market looked closed to us. The two people eating inside happened to be locals - who said they come at least once a week and purchase whole lobsters (we saw them come out on the tray) at market price (which was about $12/lb that day) and have them cook/boil them for $2. My husband asked to do the same and he ended up with an almost two pound lobster for $22 - unheard of for us as lobster is extremely expensive and not fresh. This one was caught like hours before he ate it. A bit challenging for him to eat - ha - as we aren't experts. But, he loved it. I chose to go with the roll and fries with an Arnold palmer with house-made lemonade. Sooo good! Best lobster I've ever had. We loved this place. Hands down the best lobster roll of my life. Delish. If you are anywhere nearby - stop here asap. read more

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Super friendly and lovely staff - great place to start our lobster roll tour of the area! We ordered up at the window and chose to sit inside, but the outdoor options looked so nice as well. I had the hot lobster roll which came with fries and two dipping sauces (ketchup and a spicy tangy mixture). The roll was warm and buttery. My husband had the chilled lobster roll which he enjoyed as well. The fries were crispy and good as a side. read more

Jones Lobster - Original Lobs Roll - fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

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Clean. Friendly staff. Food was very good and came out quickly. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable. Menu had a great many options. I liked the indoor seating option as it was rainy and dreary out when I came. Definitely will visit again and do recommend read more

Jones Lobster - Original Lobs Roll - fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

This place was outstanding - local vibe, fantastic service, reasonable prices, and delicious lobster rolls. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Jones Lobster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

Yummy fresh lobster! They have indoor air conditioned seating which was a wonderful surprise given the heat in the Summer An entire steamed lobster was only around 15 bucks! Served with butter for dipping and we got potato salad on the side We wished we got two after the first one but since it's steamed to order, (it's not fast food) we didn't have time to wait for the 2nd one, SO make sure you order all at once! read more

Jones Lobster - Steamed lobster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

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Fantastic lobster rolls. Best we have ever had. So succulent and fresh. On the way to Acadia, worth the stop. Also fabulous were the haddock bites - a large portion fed three! Fries with both were really good. read more

Always, good food and friendly staff... love Jones Lobster! Been coming for years. Best lobster roll ever. Fried fish all great!

Delicious lobster. Gives vetern mitiary discount. Nice clean businezz and friendly employees.

Excellent roadside lobster shack. You can eat indoors or outside. The fried lobster roll was amazing. Only negative was that the roll wasn't butter and toasted. Plain, room temperature roll. read more

Jones Lobster - Deep Fried Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

We have been here probably 15 times...this is the real deal and best place! Everything and I mean everything is fabulois! Hubby doesn't eat seafood but they have lots of options... it is really really fabulous. Tonight it's pretty late 7:00 they close at 8:00 and I wanted a lobster grilled cheese which is by far from me the best around but they had sold out of all of their lobster... so I had a haddock fish and chips. The best in Maine that we've had. And I've had quite a bit of haddock. He had the steak bomb and that was unbelievably yummy. read more

Jones Lobster - Steak bomb!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

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Good lobster roll and fries. Nothing overly special but still good. Plenty of picnic tables to relax at.

Absolute perfection and deliciousness!!we had lobster roll and single lobster dinners and clam chowder just out of this world. Clean place inside and outside picnic tables. Beer is available as well great accompaniment to the seafood. The guy that took our order was nice and the bartender she was great! Would love to eat here everyday and try something new. read more

Jones Lobster - Lobster dinner. Reasonably priced too - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

Lobster roll was decent not overly large. It was over priced at $29 and the service was painfully slow. We had to ask twice for water and she seemed interested. Turns out the price for onion rings, and a bag of potato chips is the same however, you only got about eight onion rings. The layout of the bar and restaurant is very nonsensical. We sat in a booth, and the map of Canada was upside down. They installed the map table incorrectly. Backwards, like the service. read more

We stopped by Jones when we were on our way from Bangor to Hancock. I missed an opportunity to try Dorr and McLaughlins lobster rolls and as we were driving we spotted Jones. $17 is worth it. The bread was perfectly toasted and buttery and it was packed with the most flavorful and dressed lobster. I'm not sure if these is too much mayonnaise for some people, but this was literally the best lobster roll I had the entire trip. It didn't feel heavy, I felt like I could've had three more. There was no weird shredded iceberg lettuce. I tried to chase this lobster roll high at Bar Harbor Lobster Company and was disappointed. Come try Jones!! Also the lady who rung me up was super sweet! I am definitely coming back to Jones whenever I get a chance to visit again! read more

Jones Lobster - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

Wonderful food. Tasty, hot and taste. Fantastic crab roll and shrimp basket. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

The staff is as kind as can be! The lobster is as tough as can be. Too bad. $31 lobster roll was inedible you shouldn't have to chew that hard read more

$30 per lobster roll but a decent amount of lobster and a fresh roll! The chips that come with it were good but for $30 the fries should not be an up charge. read more

This place was the very first lobster roll of our Maine vacation, right after coming off our flight in, and an EXCELLENT place for setting a baseline for ALL THE LOBSTER. Do yourself a favor and come hungry. Also, BLUEBERRY soda from a local place?? Yes please. read more

I happened to stop by this place during my trip to Arcadia NP, on October 15, 2022. They have such a spectacular fall color in their backyards that I don't remember what I ate. The staffs were very friendly. I was disappointed by what Arcadia NP offered. It was not quite my style. I would definitely come again to this place for the fall color. read more

Jones Lobster - a forest full of trees with yellow leaves - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

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Sooooo Disappointing... The restaurant was empty, except for my wife and I when we came in. I opened the door and asked if they were open, and I was told that they were, with a negative attitude... (We should have walked away then!) The food was mediocre at best. Their POS was either low quality or they didn't know how to input an order, because it took way to long just to punch it in. (It took 2 of them to do so!) The cook was nice, but the other 2 ladies working there didn't care about us or providing even reasonable service. The restaurant was clean, but had no ambiance at all. I hope they make some significant changes quickly.... read more

We had a lobster/corn on the cob dinner. Food was good, but served w plastic silverware. Could not cut lobster meat once we got it out of shell. Very chewy. We did have a metal cracker pick. No bibs. Apparently changed ownership recently. Friday night 6 pm very few patrons. read more

Way over priced. $100 for two burgers and two lobster rolls. $2.55 for bottled soda, no refills. Plastic utensils and one, count 'em, ONE napkin. Rolls were served on a hotdog bun. The "hot" lobster rolls were cold and tastelessly bland. All in all not a pleasing experience. I would recommend bypassing this place entirely and finding a McDonalds. read more

Lobster roll is delicious. Not too heavy on the mayo and straight lobster, no fillers. Chose onion rings instead of fries- excellent. Ambiance leaves something to be desired. Out door seating by the highway Great service read more

Heading to Acadia national park and passed by Jones lobster pound. What a great find. We had a lobster and 1/4lb crabmeat. Our first lobster experience entering Maine. Great price at $17 a lobster roll and $14 pure crabmeat. Location only sells lobster roll everything else is uncooked seafood. No frill location but has the most freshest and delicious lobster roll. Added bonus, the next door, which walks through, sells ice cream. read more

Jones Lobster - Loads of lobster meat in lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

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I went to jonses for the first time and chances in getting a lobster roll. I can never seem to find a good ett lol that not stuffed with lettuce and I found it. It was stuffed and delicious I will def recomend this place. Everyone is so nice and very clean place. A good find for me read more

Jones Lobster - Yummy - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

Prices are insane. Way over-priced. No cole slaw served with lobster rolls. It's an extra charge. The plastic eating utensils are so cheap they are easily broken when opening the plastic wrapped package. And finally, perhaps most importantly, I like tipping to be my idea and my amount. I don't like having it shoved in my face. I will not be returning!!! read more

Food is amazing. Best fries in town. Food is always fresh and hot. Service is friendly and accurate

We have been traveling around Vermont and Maine for a week and I can tell you that was the BEST lobster roll I have had by far! Price was very fair and the lobster was tender and flavorful. Staff here was very friendly. If you are in the area .. don't drive by .. stop! It's so worth it. read more

Just had a crab roll basket, a fish and chips basket, and a farm fresh hamburger. Everything was cooked to order and super fresh. The staff were very friendly. Would go again for sure! Note to staff. The hamburger ended up being provided as a cheeseburger which normally would be just fine however my guest was lactose intolerant so he was disappointed with this error. We took it to camp so there was no way to correct it. The farm fresh burger was a very good burger otherwise So if you have non-seafood folks with you, go for the burger!! read more

I loved the fried clam roll.... The whole belly clams were fresh & fried to perfection! They were soft & tender... exactly the way a Maine fried clam should be! Husband had the haddock sandwich, which he reports was flaky & full of flavor. He says that we will be back... I would have given 5 stars, but they only offer outdoor picnic tables & a port-a-potty! read more

Jones Lobster doesn't look like much from the outside. Don't let that stop you. The lobster roll is SO fresh and simple-- as a lobster roll should be! And their fried clams are the most delicious, huge, fresh fried clams you could have. My family and I come every year on our back down from Acadia. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

We are on vacation from Pennsylvania and we stopped there for early dinner I had the fish and fries . They were awesome best I ever had. The people working there were great so friendly . Couldn't of asked for better. Definitely want to stop there before we leave back home. Awesome job! read more

Stopped in with my mom on our way to Mt. Desert Island since it was right off the road. The food part of Jones opened literally a few days ago, so the place is clean and new but lacking a little character I suppose. We both got the lobster roll, which was pretty traditional, in that it was in a mayo sauce, but it was super light and had some other spices (probably Old Bay) that complimented the delicate lobster super well. The perfectly toasted bun wrapped everything up into a great afternoon snack. I got mine with a side of potato salad that was pretty good, but only if you can tolerate a super creamy, thick sauce on it. I'd recommend just getting a side of fries, though, because they were hot, crispy, and absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a stop for a quick snack or lunch if you're driving by it. read more

Jones Lobster - Lobster roll with potato salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Holden, Maine

Delish! Nice folks, fair priced, good setting - what more can I say?

Some of the best seafood around! We eat here frequently and have had numerous menu items...lobster rolls, fish and chips, seafood platter, chicken fingers, burgers, and the chicken sandwich. Every meal has been made fresh, served hot, and is great quality. Everyone that works there is super nice too. This is definitely one of our local favorites! read more

Super friendly people, but, the food was mediocre. We got two hot buttered lobster rolls and they were luke warm. The portions were a bit small for 17 bucks BUT the worst part was that there were some pieces that did not appear to have the taste or texture of lobster. We could be wrong, but some of the pieces looked tasted a lot like seafood extender (also called surimi or imitation crab). Compared to the other pieces, I just couldn't figure it out. Also, each meal came with a side of fries, which was also a bit small in portion size. If you're in the mood for nice friendly service and a quick bite, give 'em a try, I guess. They seem to get good reviews. I wouldn't go with a big appetite thoughbecause we left hungry and disappointed. read more

Sweet little stop on the way to the lake house and yum! Lobster rolls were thick and juicy and tasty as ever!!! Fairly priced with baskets coming with fries and a slaw that was pretty tasty as well! Nice stop on the way, quick and easy pick up read more

Just what we needed on a long road trip. Butter lobster roll and fried oysters were both very good

I ordered a fried fish platter here. The place was tidy and clean, and the food quality was good. However I was very disappointed in the portion size for the money. I left still hungry. They claim to have the best lobster roll in town, but there is little competition in Holden, so that is an underwhelming claim. There are better choices for seafood in the area. Not recommended unless you're a light eater or are in a hurry and don't have time to find another seafood restaurant. read more

Great place - one of those places only locals know where the food is good. I got the fried oysters and Mayo lobster rolls, both of which was really good. I HIGHLY recommend the fried oysters. The service was really nice too- kind and friendly staff as well as fast service. If you're visiting Maine you have to visit here, they don't serve to tourists but serve locals the best food. read more