Ate dinner for my birthday here and the employees don't care who dine with them. Just another tourist spot. The food was good at least. What made this an unsatisfied experience is my son who young asked for the waitress to sing to me and she only could just say happy birthday. But the table next to us was sung to. This made my son upset. read more

This place is great. Not only is the food great, it's also extremely fresh! The lobster, mussels and steamers are delicious and the the sides at the lobster pound awesome. I would definitely recommend the clam chowder. It's so creamy! It's not too fancy, great for family dinners. Also, the wait staff are helpful and nice to the kids. And, waiting to be seated, take a stroll in the wooded yard. read more

If you're looking for a big, no-frills, kid-friendly place that serves lobsters that were caught just hours ago, this is the place. In fact, you get to walk out to the lobster tank (death row) and pick the lobster you want to be boiled and served at your table. Kinda brutal if you're a Buddhist, but totally tasty. Try a cup of the clam chowder (some of the best you'll ever taste), an order of steamers and a 1-1/2 pound lobster and you will have had a Lobstah dinner to write home about. My six-year-old tried lobster here for the first time and, thankfully, still prefers chicken nuggets. If you have a choice, request a table in the main dining room (not in the bar) to get the full effect of a gluttonous lobster orgy. I wouldn't think of visiting Ogunquit without a stop at the Pound. read more

Was disappointed no fried food at all. my mom from Florida was so looking forward Maine fried clams. never been here before only stopped because fisherman's was closed. she did get chowder which was very creamy and a lobster roll. the meat was a bit chewy only had a few bites none of the bun we brought it home then discovered one side of the hot dog roll was burnt. This was unfortunate for $22 served with stale chips. read more

With so many places in Maine to enjoy lobster, this camp ground is the last place we'd visit again. First off, you are charges by the pound. Then, of course, they only have jumbo lobsters left (at 6pm). After waiting an eternity for our food it arrived so overcooked the claws were the consistency of clay. Then the $143.00 bill arrived FOR TWO people! My father in law raved about this place years ago but maybe it has new owners. read more

So when I was 12 my family took a road trip from Texas to Maine and my sister and I always talked about the restaurant where you got to pick your lobster out of the tank and then have it served with butter and blueberry pie. I moved to Boston and my family decided it was time for another road trip, so away we went driving down route 1 looking for the elusive restaurants and there was the Ogunquit Lobster Pound everything we remembered. Good prices, Good atmosphere, lots and lots of choices. The chowder is really good and the lobster is well lobster, but hey they do it right. The thing that sets this place apart is that you go sit down order and the walk outside to a huge tank brimming with lobster and say what you want and point to what you want. Then you eat it. Yummy! The raspberry and blueberry pie are so yummy. Definitely the best way to end the meal. read more

Just go there and order a 3 pound lobster with mashed potatoes and their beans. It was so good, I really like the place it's simple and beautiful. read more

If you want lobster this is the place. My wife loved hers and couldn't stop raving about it. Personally I don't like it and I can't see how you can screw up boiling a fish but whatever, she loved it. I had a haddock and scallop combo and it was ok. A little small for the price but it was good. Although the waittress did drop one of the scallops and asked me if I "needed" another. Felt put on the spot so my tubby self declined the replacement scallop. My 22 month old did not like the ravioli. Not sure why - i think it was the filling. He loved the fries though - but he'd love any fry :) We'll be back as it's a kid friendly place with decent food. Although with the high prices we might try out something else before hand. read more

Food was just ok, a bit bland and not cooked well. My stuffed sole was very over cooked and tough. My partners pasta was undercooked and a bit chewy. The service was ok, but you could tell waitstaff was stressed and running around a lot. Overall ambiance was nice and outside was gorgeous. However I think there are better seafood places for the price read more

Been here twice. First time I got a bunch of fried things and they were awesome. The Mrs. got a lobster and it looked gross but she assured me it was tasty. We went back again tonight. She had the fisherman's combo with haddock and scallops. The scallops were big big big and tasty. Lots of yummy onion rings too. My steak was pretty good but a little tough. The fries are really good. SAME WITH THE PIE. Get the blueberry pie. It seemed kinda like a blueberry soup and was so good. read more

Best meal we had in our weeklong trip down the Maine Coast. Thanks for making our last night memorable!

The food was good but a bit overpriced. I guess that's what you get in a popular tourist area. When I pay that much for a meal however, I really would like to be able to hear the person at the table I'm sitting, but the noise level was so intense we just ate our meals and left. Im pretty sure no damage was done to the ear drums but it's been a few hours and my ears are still ringing. Note to parents who bring children out to eat. Only you enjoy it when your child screams at the top of its lungs time after time after time. Peace out! read more

I must say, my meal was absolutely delicious. I got the seafood scampi, which included scallops, lobster, and shrimp. My boyfriend, unfortunately, is allergic to shellfish, but knew how badly I wanted seafood. So, he got a cheeseburger. We were expecting a nice, appetizing looking cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, the whole 9 yards. For the price, it should have definitely included that. However, it was literally just a dry patty with cheese, in between a measly, thin hamburger bun. no ketchup, no mayo, no pickles... NOTHING. I was very pleased with my meal, but I guess if you don't plan on getting seafood from Ogunquit Lobster Pound, DON'T GO read more

We searched Ogunquit for a place for a great lobster and found it here in at the Lobster Pound. The Pina colada was super and the clam chowder the best we ever had with creamy soup, few potatoes and soft clams. The salad was great and the shrimp cocktail good but the shrimp were not jumbo size. The lobster was the star and came perfectly cooked. This was a stellar experience and Magen was a wonderful server. This place is very large but well organized. We will return again next year. read more

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Came here for dinner around 5:30 and it was full - but we were seated and served quickly. My husband had the lobster alfredo - wouldn't even try to compare it to anything italian but had lots of lobster! It was also on the higher end price wise though - so I would of expected lots of lobster. My stuffed shrimp was pretty good too. Everything was served nice and hot. The soup and salad was just ok though - nothing exciting. When we were here there were a ton of children around, definitely a family friendly place. read more

Third or fourth time here. I always make a point to come if vacationing in the area. Awesome food, atmosphere, and service.

We come here every year and love it! The best lobster and steamers around! The staff is friendly and helpful. I can't wait to return! read more

The best ever. Go every year and never regret it. Had a fantastic sweet lobster hand picked by Brian outside by the tanks. Hes very knowledgeable. Ask him anything about the lobstah. He knows. Our waitress was the sweetest waitress ..grace was her name. The steamed clams were pricey but not one grain of sand . Delish!!!! Great setting, didnt feel rushed. An amazing experience without fail read more

Nothing super special about this place. Heard about it from friends. The cool part was picking my own lobster that I got to eat!! I recommend giving it a name before they steam it- heard that it tastes better when you know who you're eating!! Our waitress Kaleigh was extremely nice and helpful but the food was average at best. Our favorite was the lobster bisque which was creamy and delicious- not too fishy which was a plus. Will be back but will have to try something else for a main course. read more

Plenty of Parking. We parked in the front. We were greeted by the hostess. She sat us in the middle we were ok with that. We sat down and our waiter greeted us. He was nice but seem to not know what he was doing. He brought our drinks and appetizers but no straws, napkins, utensils, or plates. We were so hungry that we just started to eat first. We end up getting the hostess attention after she sat someone down to grab us plates and utensils. It was like this the whole time we were there. As for food. The food wasn't as I expected it to be. Very pricey for everything we got for a family of 5. We got bbq wings, shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, hot lobster sandwich, 3 kids items, lobster Alfredo, and 2 stuffed tails, lobster pie, and 1 dessert. A lobster pie $35ish (lobster and topped w/ crackers) for about the size of a palm. Only thing we liked was the Maine steamers it was good and sweet. I think my kids liked the hot bread more than anything. Over all I don't think I'll be going there again. read more

After having a horrible meal for lunch, my mom and a I decided to look for a place that had a good reputation for seafood. The Lobster Pound came up on top under every search I tried. The sign out front said Open today at 5pm so we waited to go in and were surprised to see several people already seated and ordering. We immediately ordered a cup of New England clam chowder. It was fantastic. Creamy, thick, full of clams and not overly littered with potatoes. It was great. Then we ordered to share the 2lb steamers. They were very clean which is good because nothing worse than chewing on sand and they were also fantastic. You can also pick out your lobster before you come into the restaurant however I did not experience that part as I do not eat lobster. Our waitress was nice as well, very attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

I will only eat lobster in Maine and it's usually a lobster roll. Switched it up at this large venue and shared a 2.5 pound lobster with hubby. We also split an order of steamers. Both were cooked in sea water not sure if this is how it is done everywhere but they both were super tasty and tender. Gotta have blueberries when in Maine so we shared a blueberry pie which was a bowl filled with blueberries and covered with crust. The venue is large and very open, it can be noisy but not in an offensive, inability to have a conversation way. The staff is attentive but not over bearing. The prices are market price and fair for the lobster and steamers. Should we travel back to this area again this would be our go to lobster place. read more

It feels as though you are doing in the middle of Grand Central Station at rush hour! The place is noisy and truly chaotic. The food is ok but definitely not really high quality. The boiled lobster was a bit overcooked. Every time you put your fork down the waitress attempts to take your food. This is absolutely not fine dining! We will not go back. read more

Great family experience, waitress was not good but we focused on the food. Be prepared to wait but it's worth it!

Ordered Lobster Alfredo at $33 and got barely a half ounce of lobster (I wish I took a picture before I sent it back) I knew it was a tourist trap but I felt like that was a slap in the face being in the industry for over 15 years in Boston.Never would I go back to a place that is such a rip off. No manger ever came out to even address the problem. Obviously this place is all about location but I would want people to know that it's an absolute scam. I have never written a yelp comment but I had to let people know what a joke this place was. Go anywhere else in Maine for lobster except for the lobster pound. Was looking forward to this meal and it was the most disappointing one I've ever had. Cheers to the owners of this restaurant because they must be making a fortune for the past 85 years. Not going to put this place out of business with this review but go pay $20 for a lobster roll anywhere else. Waisted a beautiful fall night after waiting 45 mins after the time we were quoted by the hostess, and was left speechless walking out. Turn em burn em couldn't be more true about this tourist trap. read more

Our very favorite stop every year we come. Friendly staff great food. Much outside dining this year all wearing masks and working hard to accommodate all their returning customers. read more

This place has the freshest lobsters, muscles, and steamer clams. You can pick out which lobster you want and it is immediately boiled to order. The baked beans, coleslaw, and grilled veggies are great side dishes. The portions are substantial. This restaurant has a very casual but inviting atmosphere and a full bar. The wait staff is very friendly and accommodating. As this is a very popular place and reservations are not accepted, be prepared to wait a bit, sit outside in their wooded yard, and enjoy a cocktail. read more

Okay, I need to let you know this place is VERY busy, and I am not exaggerating. It is also very noisy and the tables are close together. They really pack people in to serve as many as possible. Just giving people a fair warning. The parking - as with most restaurants and places in Maine - is dicey. The food, however, was very good and I liked my baked haddock very much. I also sampled some lobster and it was very tasty. Everyone in my party was satisfied with their food. The staff was accommodating to us especially since we were a large party. It was much appreciated. Our servers were professional and very friendly. Considering how many tables they had to deal with and how busy it was, they were great. This place - like pretty much every other restaurant in the tourist parts of Maine - is pricey so you will be paying a lot. Even my baked haddock was $21.95 (but it came with two sides). read more

Drinks are good. Bread is out of this world. We got surf and turf and lobster pie. It was decent. However, better get here early cause at 8 pm they demand your order. No more bread either. Very strict. Even though they close at 9pm. read more

Checked in the other night for dinner. As usual, a great meal and good service. The only issue I have with OLP is the price. I'm up in Bar Harbor and the price is at least $9.00/lb. less. Otherwise a great place. read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior. We have passed this restaurant so many times, and skipped it every vacation - until now that is! Everything was fantastic. We went for dinner around 7:00, and it was a 45 minute wait. I felt this was reasonable, as all week locals had been telling us this was one of the busiest weeks they have seen. We got drinks, and I had the blueberry lemonade which was delicious. We started with shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, and NE clam chowder - all delicious. My girls both had the filet, rare, and they were delicious steaks and cooked perfectly, and were happy to have a good baked potato, and very good mashed potatoes. I had lobster of course. The menu says their lobster has been voted the best boiled lobster in Maine, and I have to agree! There was just something about it. My one daughter who likes lobster, but doesn't order it usually would have eaten my whole lobster she said it was so good. Plus they cut it for you in a way that makes it so easy to eat. I had the baked beans, which were good, and the Cole slaw which was excellent. My mother had baked haddock and also enjoyed her meal immensely. We all had dessert, which were also excellent. Our server, Natalie, was so sweet and attentive, and all the staff were friendly. Lastly, the value for this meal was amazing for the quality of the food. Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly. Service was well timed, and attentive. I can't believe there aren't more reviews. But the wait and huge parking lot speaks for itself I guess. read more

Great food and excellent staff. We really enjoy the Lobster Pound. We went last night with a party of 10 and the service was prompt and courteous. The staff made jokes with our families and fit right in. The Steamers were unbelievably tasty and super clean. No sand at all. Lobsters were great and the onion soup was fantastic. read more

Mixed feelings on this place. Overall I think their average rating of 3.5 stars is pretty accurate. Pros: They pre-crack your whole lobsters before they are served! No nutcracker at the table necessary. This was pretty cool! Nice setting back from the highway & walkway through large, mature trees. Restaurant is very large with a rustic lodge style & big stone fireplace in the center. Service was excellent - attentive & timely Cons: Confusion of what we were supposed to do as you enter. They're cooking lobsters right at the door. Do you enter the restaurant or hang out there? Turns out you get your seat in the restaurant first, then come back outside to select your lobsters. You give your ticket to your server after you come back in. Pricier than anywhere else we'd been in Portland & Portsmouth. You pay by the pound for what they pull out of the tank. We paid as much for 2 single lobsters as we paid for 4 lobsters (2 apiece) elsewhere. And This: The restaurant has a vibe of my parent's 50's/60's era about it. I'm not judging this part harshly, it's just there. You do feel like you've stepped back in time. read more

What a terrible experience. Went for dinner as a party of 11. They don't take reservations, but we had called ahead and said we would be there at 6:45. Showed up at 6:45 and had to wait 10 minutes for our table to be set up. We told you we were coming! They don't have tables big enough for 11 (which doesn't make sense to me in a resort town like Ogunquit), so after trying to squeeze us all onto a six-person table, they moved us into a weird L shape that meant we couldn't talk to each other. It took forever for us to even be able to place an order, since the waitress kept telling us she had to go help other tables. We should've left right then, because the service just got worse. She had to be asked multiple times for a simple drink refill, misquoted the price of a substitution and then tried to slip it onto the checks, and couldn't get a simple split check right to save her life. She tried three times to get the check right and still failed. Would've been a little better if there had been a manager who seemed to know what they were doing, but there wasn't. The lobster was fine, I suppose, but not better than you could get at any other lobster place here. My brother doesn't like seafood, so he got the ribs- which gave him food poisoning. Definitely the low point of our vacation. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Our experience would be summed up by: touristy, expensive, average service, the lobster is the only "good thing", large "camp" feeling dining hall. Come early, doesn't take reservations. read more

Yes this place is for tourists, but as it happens...I'm a tourist. On vacation with my family it's a constant balancing act to find a dinner place we will enjoy with something suitable & entertaining for all 3 of our kids. Lobster Pound is great. A little pricey, but we get a good size lobster, the kids love it and we can't really complain about the experience. It's definitely worth trying it out. read more

Simple in the rough boiled in sea water lobsters. That's all there is to it. But because of it's simplicity, it's the place to get the true Maine lobster experience. My tips are to get the hard shell instead of the soft (more meat for your money), get a 2 pounder or more for yourself, and really just sit back and gorge for an hour. read more

Freshest lobster ever. This place deserves a higher rank than the current average. Don't be a curmudgeon and complain about the side dishes (which are adequate) or the decor (which is fine), just choose your lobster and enjoy. read more

This place is great. If you order lobster, you go outside to the tank, and then someone helps you select your shell type (hard or soft) and size. The lobsters are weighed right in front of you and then dropped into a giant vat of boiling Ogunquit river water. Very cool. And very delicious. I'll be back. read more

Lobster was overcooked and chewy. My kid had a lobster pie that had no taste and texture. The stew my wife had was watery and also with chewy chunks of lobster. There is so many more restaurants with better food around for the same price - dont waste your taste buds... read more