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This place must be a local treasure. Our airbnb host recommended this and I liked everything about…read moreit from the casual outdoor seating, the friendliest staff and most importantly, the freshest Lobster. I would choose the Lobster Roll here, among those in Bar Harbour. The toasted bun held just the right amount of lobster pieces. And it was so good. You can just chill and check out the stacks of lobster traps that lined part of the deck, while waiting for your bun of happiness. I tried their whoopee pie that seemed larger than most, and that was good, too; their blueberry pie was also good. I haven't met a blueberry pie around here that I didn't like. A busy place. You order first by the cashier and choose a table of your choice. No matter what you get, I don't think you'd be disappointed.

This is a wonderful restaurant to enjoy while visiting the Maine coast!…read more It's beautifully decorated inside and out with the local flair of the lobster trade. The view out the windows is breathtaking, while the food and service are just as impressive. We had a small party and started with tasty fried calamari and cheese curds. Local Bangor Beer's Disco Sasquatch and Orono Brewing's Wicked Blueberry Ale were wonderful, along with Blueberry Soda. 3 of us had the delicious Lobster Rolls because it was our first visit to Maine, and that was a "requirement", lol. The others had the steak and cheese sandwich and the fried haddock meals. They were wonderful too. Our server, Ceanna, took fantastic care of all of us, and deserves a raise. I even made sure to buy a t shirt before I left. We will surely be back when we return to this heavenly place on earth.

This is a charming spot, beautifully decorated with colorful lobster buoys inside. We stopped in…read morefor lunch and were lucky to get a window seat with a great view of the harbor. We ordered both the lobster and crab rolls, and really enjoyed them -- the seafood was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the buttery, toasted buns.

Stopped in for lunch and some fresh seafood to take home to cook. After the bad storm of the…read morewinter of 2023-2024, they rebuilt. Lunch offerings are not deep fried like many seaside shacks. Steamed and sautéed seem to be the primary options. Clam chowder was creamy and clammy, steamed clams were briny and tasty. The scallop roll had five sautéed scallops which were a tad overdone but still tasty. There is one wheelchair accessible table at grade but more tables above the store or closer to the bay. Store has a souvenir shop for those wanting to take a souvenir or two home

This place is a pure seafood gem. It's also doubles as a restaurant upstairs where you can order…read morelobster rolls, soups, etc. I came in with my MIL who was picking up a large preordered amount of clams for our family reunion. They do an amazing job of cleaning the clams. They were also nice enough to bring it out to the car. I only wished they were open on Sundays or else I would have came back to but out the shelves of the many fresh seafood items they had in the cooler. I loved seeing the lobster pound (holding facility) that holds all the lobsters. Great place!

So we went here for Lobster summer roll after a long day of hiking...thinking it would be a lobster…read moreroll. Good thing we asked the waitress about it- I think we would have been surprised by what it actually is (more of a sushi type thing). We ended up skipping the lobster summer roll and instead got the grilled artichokes, chicken piccata, and the paella. All of the food (and drinks) were SO good. Absolutely amazing food we were blown away! The chicken piccata was perfectly cooked (I'm picky about my chicken) and the sauce was absolutely perfect for the meal. My boyfriend's paella was also amazing- he said it was the best he's had over here! The food and overall experience were great- we loved the vibe of the place and was the perfect dinner for the end of our vacation. Service was also great and quick- next time we're in the area we'll be stopping by again!

Unmissable in every single sense of the word. Our…read moreexperience here was nothing short of hospitable, delicious, accommodating and legendary. Arriving a little late, Chef was gracious enough to allow us to order a pinch behind normal kitchen closing, and everyone serving us was a ridiculously sweet, funny, helpful delight. Our food- 100/10. Tender lobster in the truffle risotto, smashing burger, perfect mussels, to die for appetizers and quick service. I loved my pineapple spicy margarita as well! Coming in as a highlight on our Maine trip so far- nothing but vibes from the people, the place, the plates and everything in between.

Let's begin with the ambiance! Schoodic peninsula is gorgeous, we rented hybrid electric bikes and…read moreended at the Pickled wrinkle, which was suggested to us from a local. The restaurant is tucked away from the main road and has plenty of seating inside and out. Nice little bar area decorated very nautical and cute. The star of the show was the blueberry margarita - WOW! That alone was 5 stars. The food was decent, we got a salad and some chicken tenders and then the Brussels sprouts. As you walk in, they note that it might take extra time to make your food because it's a small kitchen made to order but we were pleasantly surprised at how efficient they were! Our waitress was kind and helpful. If we were locals to this area definitely would be back!

One of a kind establishment. Something that you really should try…read more We were here 8 years ago and are back since we were nearby. So the wrinkles are carnivorous sea snails. They are pickled. The story goes that years ago as the fishermen were starving during a bad fishing season..., the locals survived on pickled wrinkles. This is likely the only place on the planet that serves this unique delicacy. Don't miss the chance to try it. The crab cakes are delicious too. The place is rustic so the ambiance is pure Maine. Folks are friendly and helpful. One of the most unique places in Maine. The owner is Jesse and a nice guy. Tell him the Hobbs from SC sent you.

Talk about stew LOADED with lobster!! This is the place to get lobster stew! The lobster roll was…read moregood, but omg I've never seen a stew with so much lobster!! The roll took a while to cook. The griddle they were using was cold so it took quite a bit to heat up, and grill the roll for the lobster roll. Friendly staff. This is a market not a restaurant so there is no where to sit and eat just FYI.

Drove into Winter Harbor specifically looking for Lobster Stew. After a disappointing stop at our…read morego to Lobster CoOp no longer serves stews, mac and cheese or lobster rolls!! We headed over to the Lobstore!! Got just what we were looking for - a delicious hot cup of lobster broth mounded with lobster meat. Great price friendly service- only wish they were open for a second stop on our way home.

Delicious Down East Lunch--cup of clam chowder, small lobster roll, & blueberry pie!…read moreYum! Clara provided great service on the lovely patio.

This is a great place to stop by for a meal. We stopped here for a late lunch. The staff was very…read morefriendly and sat us right away. I had the breakfast quesadilla which was really good. They were served with hash browns. Everyone else got lunch items and they were pleased. I also liked that they had beer and wine. I had the Orono Blueberry ale. The atmosphere is fairly laid back and they do have outdoor seating.

Thurston's Lobster Pound was hands down our favorite stop on our Acadia trip…read more Located on the quieter side of the park, it offers amazing food and a far better ambience than the busier tourist spots. We sat right on the dock and ordered live lobster, which is cooked fresh on site. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it is absolutely worth it. The lobster was the best we had the entire trip, enjoyed with ocean views and a beautiful sunset. One tip: get the blueberry pie if they aren't sold out. We ordered a few to share and immediately regretted not getting our own because it was that good. By the time we realized, they were already sold out for the night.

I might be biased but to me this is the "g.o.a.t." of lobster pounds. I've been coming to…read moreThurston's for a long time. I've tried a lot of "pounds" and this is still my favorite. This is a great working harbor and you're surrounded by the boats that are catching your food. This place packs up during the evenings so plan accordingly or be prepared to wait. Parking stinks and sometimes there's just no where to put your car. There's no reservations - you just hop in the line upon arrival. Feel free to meet your line neighbors -- some great conversations have happened in that line. All that said I don't think I've ever waited more than 20 minutes. If you're ordering lobster your meal is typically by the weight. I personally like them small - I think it tastes sweeter. You can add on the usuals (e.g. bread, corn, cole slaw, cake) or mussels, clams, oysters, etc. The key here is the blueberry cake - the greatest use of blueberry's next to blueberry pie =). We typically order 2 cakes, or more, for breakfast the next day. Most of the seats, on the various levels of the restaurant, have a good view of the harbor. This is a traditional lobster pound on a dock of the harbor. Maybe it's the bright yellow awning, or the blueberry cake, - I dunno - but this is the way!

Quaint local favorite. Baked goods looked amazing but was only there for breakfast. Ordered the…read morelobster Benedict and corn beef hash respectively. We both enjoyed our meals and the seafood was fresh, but food was barely luke warm. Service was excellent and clearly they've established a serious following. Just need to monitor on the temperatures. Been in Maine for 3 months and been perpetually unimpressed. This was best breakfast by far.

Best breakfast spot! I usually get some type of benedict; the corned beef hash benny is SO good…read more The food is always cooked well and seasoned perfectly. It's a very cute spot and service is quick and friendly! Definitely a local gem.

Great family run little summer ice cream walk up. If you like soft-serve, the blueberry espresso is…read moreworth the trip. Prices may seem a little high but the "amount" given back is proportionate! Even my dog loves Me and Ben's! We sit at a table and share a cone on the Maine coast... what could be better?

Soft serve, hard ice cream and snack stop. There was quite the line on a Sunday afternoon. Homemade…read moreflavors as well. We each had a small waggle and they are BIG! I enjoyed moose tracks and my husband split vanilla wrecked pieces custard and Maine blueberry. I tried all 3 and fantabulous! The do take credit cards and have some picnic tables to sit at.