Great spot right on the water with fantastic vibes. The owner is super friendly, and being able to sit out on the dock to eat makes the whole experience worth it. Overall, the food was good, but a couple of small details held it back from a full 5 stars. The fries tasted a bit like the oil was burnt and due for a change, and I found a piece or two of shell in my crab roll slider. Still a really nice place to grab a bite by the water--just needs a minor tweak on the fry oil and prep detail. Would definitely stop back by for the view and hospitality! read more

Perry's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

I'm surprised to see all the negative reviews for this place because I had a very positive experience. My lobster roll knowledge/experience is not extensive, so maybe I just don't have the same gripes as others who are 'seasoned' in the lobster world. I stopped in while driving back from Acadia National Park as recommended by a friend who visits Maine a lot. I was greeted very quickly by the friendly gentleman working there and had no issues with service. I ordered a traditional lobster roll. The lobster was tender, fresh, and had great flavor. Although I like the traditional style bun better, I did not feel like I got less lobster meat or anything like that and can respect when a place does something different than the norm. One thing is,I did not like the fact it was $5 extra for the grilled option, seems ridiculous at an already $30 price point. Maybe $1-2, sure, not $5. It is $5 extra if you want a side as well. That being said, I still definitely recommend stopping by Perry's Lobster Shack. You will get lunch/dinner with a great view and great food. read more

Perry's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

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Waterfront views of Cadillac Mountain, salty air, fresh lobsters, steamers, mussels and add butter ! Heaven. Just BYOB but leave room for desert and enjoy the ultimate seafood feast! read more

Perry's Lobster - BYOB - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

Disappointing Experience Despite the Great View We visited this lobster shack in Maine with our family and were really looking forward to a good meal. The view was fantastic, and the lobster itself was good. Unfortunately, the service and handling of the bill left a lot to be desired. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Once seated, we noticed there were no prices listed on the menu. When our server finally came to take our order, we asked what the lobster prices were. She didn't know and had to go check. She came back and told us that a single soft-shell lobster was $28. When we received the bill, we were charged $38 for the lobster instead. With our family's order, we ended up being overcharged by $30.00. To make matters worse, our server never came back to check on us. The owner ended up clearing our table and told us he was essentially doing the server's job. When I brought the billing issue to the owner's attention, I suggested that the servers should have an accurate price list available so they can properly inform customers before they order. Instead of addressing the concern professionally, the owner was quite rude and told me that he wasn't going to tell his employees how to take orders. The view may be beautiful and the lobster may be good, but accurate pricing, attentive service, and respectful customer service are just as important. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we left very disappointed and would not return. read more

This is my first yelp review and I got the app just to warn people about this horrid restaurant. First off the food came out very cold my dad's potatoes came with no butter same with his corn. My sisters dish came without a side and it costed us 25$!!!! Talking about that the price was Insane about 90$ dollars for 3 things in total. Now let me move on to the ambiance. First the wait of the line was insane it took 40ms for are food to come and you think it would be nice near sea, but the sun protection is horrid so the sun just shines on your face. Over all I am very disappointed in this restaurant and over all I expected a lot more. read more

The ONLY thing place has is the view. Service was perfunctory. Food was meh. I had a cup of chowder, tasty, thick. Onion rings were terrific. My friend had a lobster roll for $30...it was served on a KAISER roll. Lobster was not tender, plentiful or sweet. What shocked and disturbed me was they charge extra for grilling! Crabmeat grill cheese sandwich was $35, deemed okay. Salad was fresh and good enough. This is a byob and we did bring our own wine...but when we asked for an opener, we were told they didn't have one. Luckily one appeared about the time we were going to ask other patrons. At least the people at other tables were friendly. An ice cream/gelateria was recommended. I'd already downed half a piece of Maine blueberries pie, but we went to have ice cream and then went to the park at the boat dock to watch the Osprey, great blue herons and a couple of other fishermen til the bugs drove us off. I'd recommend the Lobster Net for their food quality. read more

Stunning crab grilled cheese. Brought our own wine and they provided us with cups. View and breeze were mesmerizing. Nice lowkey dinner. We will be back! MUCH better than Union River Lobster Pot. read more

Freshest lobster ever in NE and its partial open concept dining area. Feel so close to the seaside. Food was amazing. And it's also BYOB. Service was slightly lacking and it wasn't even crowded on a Sunday noon. read more

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I am so disappointed with my favorite lobster place Perry's Lobster Co. They had NO lobsters at lunchtime today. The service was slow. I opted for a surf & turf sandwich $35 ; it was awful. The lobster was not fresh. The cooking oil tasted old. The beef was not seasoned well. The place is under new ownership. I have been going there for over 10 years. So disappointing! read more

Perry's Lobster - Surf & Turf Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

Pick your lobster at 6.99/ lb fresh, patio dining, friendly staff and great ice cream read more

Perry's Lobster - Great food! Pick your lobster at$6.99/lb - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

The Lobster Shack is a small, BYOB, lobster shack, on a wharf in Surry, Maine. It has no land food. This is a traditional Lobster Shack, like those you will find throughout most of the small inlets and peninsulas, along the coast of Maine. The atmosphere is great. All seating is outside at picnic styles bench and tables. Seating is on a long wharf jutting out into Blue Hill Bay. Together with the salt air, and views of Cadillac Mountain in the background, the aesthetic is sublime. I am not a fan of seafood, but my wife and family are, so I will rate the food based on their descriptions. Food receives thumbs up. The lobster is steamed just right. Corn is tender. Rolls are typical white, soft rolls found in New England. Steamers are good, and receive praise from my family. For those who only eat land food, bring food to bbq, they have a grill for you to use. There is locally made soda to drink, and if you need an alcoholic beverage, BYOB. Dessert is good. Ice cream from Morton's Moo and pie at times. Service is good. Servers are attentive in this casual atmosphere. We have been frequenting this location for years, and always come back. Although I don't eat seafood, I always eat the corn and rolls, with whatever meat dish I brought. This is a great place, and really, the prices and servings are no different than any other lobster shack and pound within the state. For the lobster lover, looking for a splendid location, this place is for you. read more

Perry's Lobster - Grilling some meat on the dock, for those of us who have an aversion toward fish and crustaceans. - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

We were staying down the road in a B & B and decided to go here for lunch. We arrived at 1:30 thinking the lunch crowd would be gone. Wrong! We had to wait for a table. However, the wait was well worth it as the lobster dinner I ordered was outstanding. If you like lobster you will love the lobster here. Order the lobster/clams special. Comes with slaw, corn on the cob, roll and melted butter for $22.00. Be prepared as they accept cash or check only. I also ordered a Blueberry soda and I was in heaven. If you are out on the Neck this is a must stop. read more

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One of our favorite places ( and conveniently the closest place) to eat during our stay in Surry. The crab dip/chips is amazing. The crab roll and crab salad also very good. The views are picturesque. The staff is friendly. You can dock your boat and bring your own wine/drinks. read more

We were there last week as we stayed a few miles up the road. The lobster was absolutely the best we have every had and we live near Newport Rhode Island ! The Lobster comes right off the boat at the dock and is so fresh. The young man who owns it is Seth Cote and has the best personality every. the help is friendly and very helpful. It made our trip there to Maine very special. We all bought t shirts (7 of us) so we would not forget this great little spot. I would recommend it to everyone I know. It is well worth the trip there. Sharon Bakker Whitinsville, MA 01588 read more

Food was Delicious we had combo of 1 lb clam 1lb muscles 1/2 crab claws. 1/2 lobster roll 1/2 crab roll. Was delicious but would prefer the rolls toasted. read more

Cold food, long wait. Pre ordered once we found out there was a 45 minute wait ahead of us. 45 minutes turned into more than an hour. We preordered with permission from the hostess with 1 party ahead of us. Get seated. There are 10 or so tables. Of course ours had a busted umbrella that almost clocked my wife in the head. Waitress takes our drink order, we tell her about the pre order, she says no problem. Waited ANOTHER 30 minutes. My lobster order shows up, it's not the soft shell I ordered, but a hard shell. I'm told there are no clams so they gave me muscles. This is fine, I'm ok until I realize my food is ice effing cold! Pissed off I just eat the food and pay. Screw this place with a 1/2 impact gun!!! read more

This really is the lobster shack. The lobster, mussels, and clams were apparently fantastic. So was the blue berry pie. However, the other options were extremely limited. The chicken fingers were not crispy, and did not come with fries. The only vegan option was guacamole and chips, which had an odd consistency. The corn was also very good. Overall, Id recommend it for the seafood, but nothing else. read more

This is one of the best places to eat lobster rolls. The bun absorbed all the juices of the lobster cuts, making a delicious sandwich. Before going, however, keep the following in mind. There are no alcoholic beverages for sale here, but you can BYOB. It is cash only: no credit cards allowed. Seating is outside only, so dress accordingly. read more

Did I forget the secret word? Maybe if you say the secret word you are magically transported to the place where these other reviewers ate. I ordered a lobster roll and coleslaw. The portions were so tiny I ran back to my car to get my glasses. But at least it cost a lot. Finished with blueberry pie. The pie was so small it was hidden under a scoop of ice cream. After all that I came home and ate a sandwich. The food was OK -- not great -- and the portions are tiny. The food tasted OK. The prices were outrageous for what you got. The best part was the beautiful drive to get there. read more

With a family cabin just down the road, we have been going to Perry's for years for lobster and other seafood, but hadn't taken part in the restaurant experience until this summer. What a treat! The first thing you notice is the amazing view down Union River Bay and on to Mount Desert Island. The place was already quite full, not a difficult feat when you have just a few tables on a pier, but the staff worked quickly to get us seated. A large group had ordered just before we arrived, so the service was a little slow. Understandable, considering the size of the mostly outdoor kitchen. My wife had a full shore dinner with lobster, corn on the cob, steamer clams, etc. everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious! I had a lobster roll filled with huge chunks of clean meat and just enough mayo and lettuce to keep things interesting. We had brought our own drinks, but they had canned soda and some local non alcoholic beverages available. When you need lobster and don't want to wait around in busy Bar Harbor or elsewhere, this is your place to go. With unbelievable views and simple but excellent fare, grab a bottle of wine and head on down for a small town dining experience! read more

Fantastic. 5 stars for lobster and 5 stars for fantastic setting. Very low key place off the beaten path. Find a way to go and you won't be disappointed. We went last week and I can't wait to go back read more

Perry's Lobster - a view of the water from the dock - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

The Lobster Shack known as Perry's to the locals was outstanding! The view was beautiful! We all had lobsters and it was great! The two ladies working on that rainy event my could not have been more friendly! Very sweet! I would love to go back there some day! read more

Perry's Lobster - Check out our view behind us! - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

Best lobster in the area, with one of the best views you can get! Definitely don't skip the lobster roll and a walk on Carrying Place Beach afterwards. read more

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Best tasting lobster roll I've ever had. Great views. Nice people. Byob. Go there! read more

Perry's Lobster - the most beautiful dining room in Maine - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

Idyllic setting outside on a pier above a beautiful bay in Surry. The lobster roll and crab rolls were delicious and buttery! Blueberry pie was pretty great too. The staff was super friendly and welcoming (it's BYOB just as a note). Can't emphasize enough how special this place is. I was obviously a tourist, but it didn't feel touristy at all. Highly recommended. read more

Perry's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

We were up visiting Maine and decided to get a real Maine lobster roll. After reading the other reviews we decided to head on over to the Lobster Shack (aka Perry's Lobster Shack). First and foremost the food was fabulous. If the weather had cooperated then the ambience would have been great too. All the seating is outside on the deck because the Lobster Shack is literally a shack. If the weather is poor plan to eat in your car. read more

What a great place!! The scenery is beautiful, the food fantastic, and service was attentive. What more can you ask for. It's BYOB. I'll remember that the next time. We are here for a week and will be visiting again. The soft shelled lobster and mussels were the best I've ever had! read more

This is the best lobster roll I've ever had and I've had quite a few. The bun isn't the normal hot dog style bun, but an actual roll. Soft and buttered. So amazing! Went here twice for dinner the few days we stayed in the area. I regret not going more than that. Also, the view out here is beautiful on a warm, sunny day. read more

Perry's Lobster - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Surry, Maine

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The lobster roll was amazing as was the blueberry pie...melt in your mouth. He actually made it curb side service with fresh coffee.

GO! We went on our way to acadia. Well worth the detour. Oh, and the lobster dinner is better than the roll. Yum yum yum yum yum yum read more

The view was unbelievable as was the food. This is a shack with a brand new pier that juts out into the harbor with seating at picnic tables. The Lobster was unbelievably fresh and caught locally and kept in tanks on premise. I spoke to the chef/owner and told him I was impressed with his food and the time two guys in a tiny kitchen banged out some 6-8 tops ahead of us no problem. He was an affable guy and local and took over the place from his grandparents. I had the lobster roll which was served on a bulky roll instead of a traditional NE split top but obviously fresh and according to chef baked to order for him in Bangor. You can tell fresh and local are not just buzz words on his menu. When it got dark the mosquitos got bad but that's expected and out of their control. I suggest bug spray but otherwise fantastic. read more

The lobster roll was tiny and overpriced, at 17 of my hard-earned dollars (!!!) the full lobster roll "meal" came with a bag of chips and a tiny cup of coleslaw. The pie was also a rip off. Cool location but the meal was so overpriced it wasn't worth it read more

This place is the perfect spot for eating lobster! The tables are on a dock, it's byob (you bring your own crackers and cheese, if you want)- casual and low key. The best way to enjoy the lobster eating experience is where you can be a little messy and enjoy a view of the water. We had mussels and steamers - absolutely delicious- followed by lobster ordered in various sizes. Dessert was local ice cream. So, so, so perfect! read more

Best part of my trip to Maine! Amazing food, fun/friendly staff and spectacular location. Amazing blueberry pie! If I ever go back to Maine this will for sure be a spot I'll return to. read more

Long wait, dirty, port-o-Potties, dog in the food prep area. But the worst thing was the "lobster roll". Big, thick, stale hamburger bun. Little actual lobster mixed with filler of some sort. Wish I thought to take a picture as it looked nothing like those posted 3 years ago on this site. First visit, Never again. read more

I'm a big fan of lobster rolls which is why I'll never eat here again. The "lobster" was a cold, pink mush with hardly any flavor. While chewing I encountered something hard but I never found whatever it was. Don't drive to Surry to get a lobster roll. read more

Go for the views and the delicious lobster rolls, then top it all off with the best homemade blueberry pie in the world!

Great stuff here but the staff really impressed the other night. Super busy tons of people waiting for sit down and take out. The staff was efficient but relaxed and friendly. When I was ordering a manager came into the take out prep area and complimented his workers. That is what I like to see at a business! read more

This is a Surry staple on Newbury Neck. You can eat on the dock, or call ahead, have them boil you a lobster in sea water, and take it home to eat. read more

Perhaps we came on an off day but our experience was not as good as some others reported. We came on a Friday for lunch. My wife and I both had lobster rolls. The amount of lobster in each was surprisingly small. Also, both us received stale buns. The quality of the lobster was good but there was so little of it that it was overwhelmed by stale bun taste. For $17 per roll we expected more. read more