The Burning Tree Restaurant

We came here soley based on previous reviews, and if did not disappoint…read more We had the lazy lobster, corn, mussels, and chicken Mac and cheese. Everything was awesome. It was a mild chilly evening, just enough seats outside, and friendly people walking around to deliver food and clean up. Got the food amazingly fast! The lazy lobster was more than enough for me. No clue on how much they serve you, but i felt i got my moneys worth. Would totally go back! Cash discount

Heard great things about this place. Only outdoor seating. You can't choose your own lobster for…read morethem to cook. They only have the option to get 1.25 or 1.5lb lobster they chose for you. Got the 1.5 lb lobster dinner with mussels and corn. The mussels were grainy and still had some seaweed attached. The lobster was good. The hot lobster roll was soaked in butter and you can't get the butter on the side. Made the bread suuuper soggy. Prices are higher but they give you an ok amount.

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Hot lobster roll with blueberry soda and a lobster bisque

The Bucking Lobster

4.8(18 reviews)

4.2 mi

What can be better than getting a tasty lobster roll a stones throw away from the ocean…read more Spent the day at Acadia but left for a little bit just to try this little food cart that could. We got there right when they were closing but I guess the lady that was running the rolls saw out hungry faces so she stayed open a little but longer to accommodate us You get what you pay for and there is nothing wrong with that

This food truck is set up in a great location away from the busier areas, lots of parking, and a…read morefew picnic tables to sit at. The woman at the window was super nice and the food was soo good! We got original cold lobster rolls with mayo and a whoopie pie. Lobster was fresh and loved the toasted bread and pepper seasoning. The whoopie pie was great for something sweet, very rich though, it's definitely shareable! lol highly recommend this food truck. Oh and the blueberry lemonade is refreshing!

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Thurston's Lobster Pound

4.4(681 reviews)

9.1 mi

Food was excellent, service was excellent and the ambience was right on the water, so perfect…read more We had one jumbo lobster, one pound and a quarter lobster, a dozen steamed clams, two corn cobs, one jumbo lobster roll, one cheeseburger. All was done perfectly. The owner even stopped by and had a chat and she was great. Can't say enough about it was a very good time with good food.

We arrived before the restaurant opened, and there was a line formed outside the door. Thankfully,…read moreit wasn't super long but it's clear the restaurant definitely has a following: I imagine the line and wait can be long at times! I ordered the "mussel dinner," which included 1lb of mussels with corn on the cob, cole slaw, hot dinner roll, and blueberry cake for $17.50. This is an excellent price for everything aforementioned! It was more than I could finish in one sitting for lunch. I enjoyed the steamed mussels, which were naturally sweet and easy to eat from the shell. There was no sand/grit as far as I could tell, and the mussels looked and tasted very fresh. I appreciated the roll was served hot in aluminum foil, and the corn and slaw were both tasty and prepared expertly. The blueberry cake was essentially a moist and not-too-sweet coffee cake. The restaurant is "cafeteria style". Once you enter, customers will make their order at the counter and pay the cashier (cash and credit are both accepted). You will receive a table number and it is self-seating with options both inside and outside. On windier days, it's highly recommended to sit inside: we saw folks struggling with the sun umbrellas the day we visited. The restaurant abuts the water, so you'll get a great view either way.

Poor lobsters awaiting their fate

The Blueberry Crisp with the view from the deck in the background.

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Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound

4.3(275 reviews)

6.9 mi

Here I am back at Charlottes 5 years later and it was a show stopper yet again! Atmosphere is…read moreawesome. Sweet little spot with tables overlooking some water and a big yard with a yard game (which is amazing because my kids could play while I ate). My personal favorite restaurant and meal while we visited! Lobster roll 10/10 and lobster grilled cheese also amazing.

Ocean views. They have a fire pit and fireplace to warm up at night. On their trolley they have a…read moreton of articles about how they use marijuana when they boil their lobsters which was interesting. No fresh boiled lobster to peel and eat yourself. They have lots of other good options though. Got the quarter pound hot lobster roll with butter. It was delish with just the right amount of butter. The bun was still crispy and did not fall apart. Also got clam chowder which had a decent amount of clams and good flavor. My friend got the lobster grilled cheese with lobster bisque which was also good. Decent amount of lobster. Picnic tables are outside to sit at your leisure. Service was friendly. Prices are high for the amount but it is good quality and feel like you pay for the setting.

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Thirsty Whale

3.8(1.2k reviews)

4.8 mi

Disappointing Experience at The Thirsty Whale…read more We were looking forward to dinner at The Thirsty Whale during our visit to Bar Harbor, but unfortunately, our experience was just mediocre. Our first impression wasn't particularly welcoming, as the hostess was abrupt and unfriendly. Thankfully, our waitress was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and definitely the bright spot of our visit! I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich, which arrived with two lonely onion rings, what appeared to be the end slice of a tomato, and a plate overflowing with French fries. The fish itself was somewhat dry and just wasn't particularly flavorful or memorable. Having enjoyed an absolutely delicious fish sandwich at The Oasis in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, I couldn't help but compare the two. Unfortunately, The Thirsty Whale didn't come close. We weren't expecting fine dining, just a good, satisfying meal in a friendly atmosphere. While our waitress delivered excellent service, the food and initial welcome left much to be desired. Overall, not terrible, but certainly nothing we'd go out of our way to experience again.

It was a good thing that we showed up absolutely starving. We hadn't eaten a proper meal since…read morebreakfast about 10-12 hours before, but lo and behold, Yelp and the hotel did not steer us wrong in recommending Thirsty Whale to us for dinner. We polished off the blackened haddock sandwich, the lobster bisque, and a lobster roll (not pictured), in about ten minutes. This was everything we were looking for in a New England meal, loads of seafood, flavor, and the atmosphere to go along with it. Personally I appreciated the size of the blackened haddock sandwich, the picture may not do it justice, but it was massive! Along with a side Cesar salad! We came (very) hungry, and left even happier!

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Parsons Lobsters

4.7(77 reviews)

4.4 mi

Fantastic fresh and live lobsters!! Would prefer this any day over a restaurant. Staff was so…read moreincredibly nice and helpful, explaining the cook time/process, and even letting us borrow lobster crackers and a large pot. I would definitely come back to this place for their fair prices and great service! Blueberry ice cream was also good!

This place is great! We took a family trip to Bar Harbor and we stopped by here a few afternoons to…read morepickup fresh fish and lobster to cook. Fantastic service and overall great experience. Highly recommend!

Live lobsters we cooked

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Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls

4.8(88 reviews)

4.9 mi

Easily one of the highlights of my trip to Bar Harbor. I came here twice during a week long trip…read moreafter long morning hikes throughout Acadia and it hit the spot. I'm not the biggest fan of lobster rolls, but the hot roll here deserves a try. First time I got a large slaw roll just because it was a new take on a lobster roll and I didn't particularly love it, but it was loaded with fresh lobster. I happened to take a bit of my brother's hot lobster roll and it was leaps and bounds better. A line of thousand island on top of a lobster roll isn't the most appetizing and the amount of slaw you get is minimal and doesn't add to the depth of flavor at all. The second time I went for the large hot lobster roll and it was the most enjoyable meal I had during my time in Bar Harbor. There's 3 sizes: mini, small, and large available which is apparently 1/2 lobster, full lobster, and 1.5 lobster when I asked them how much oz was in each. Not sure how much oz it actually came out to, but it was a hefty portion for the large and quite filling due to the richness of the butter. This is a tiny seasonal take out only place next to Agamont Park overlooking the bay so you get to enjoy your lobster with a nice view and they offer free red blankets for you to use on the grass and return once you're done. The second time I went on a Wednesday they also had seating in the bar next door since the bar itself didn't open until 4pm. The prices are what you'd expect and honestly similar to what I'd get in Boston. They only open during lunch and the first time I went there was no line around 2:30PM on a Sunday, but the second time there was a decent line about 30 deep. The lines moved quickly and service was fast so don't get turned off if you see a line.

5 stars for the lobster roll! 2 stars for the clam chowder…read more I had the hot mini lobster roll filled with large pieces of fresh lobster perfectly cooked with just the right amount of butter on a soft delicious roll. I dream about this lobster roll. I cannot describe how outrageously delicious the hot lobster roll is. This is a must have in Bar Harbor. Unfortunately, while the clam chowder is not expensive, it was more of a potato chowder with an occasional small bite of clam. The bonus is it was served pipping hot - great to warm up on a cold rainy day. The negative is it was very salty and left me thirsty for water the rest of the day. As the name says, Go for the lobster roll!

The best lobster roll I've ever had!

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Beal's Lobster Pier

4.3(1k reviews)

6.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

90 years in business

I was so excited to finally get an authentic Maine lobster roll, and it completely lived up to the…read morehype! The roll was packed with an incredible amount of fresh, sweet lobster meat--no skimping here. It came served with chips, and they have a great wine selection to match (because you really can't have a proper lobster roll without a glass of wine!). Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend! Long line but worth it. moved fairly quickly. We sat inside which worked out since it was pretty breezy that day. great views of the ocean.

Got there at peak season on a Saturday around 5:45 pm, big line out the door took almost an hour,…read morebut grabbed drinks from the bar inside and made the best of it! Got to pick out the lobster we'd eat which made me feel more connected with the food system, they harvest it morning of right from the harbor. You order inside, they give you a table number (we ended up sharing with 2 other groups, twas lovely), then bring you food. Lobster was fresh as it gets and they had an impossible burger for my vegetarian partner too (which was fine, but seafood is def the show here). We had no rush getting back to our campsite, and for that I think it was worth the wait!

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The Barnacle

4.5(199 reviews)

4.8 mi

Loved this place!…read more When we walked in, it looked like the bartender was running the whole place. She greeted people, told them to sit wherever there's a spot and took orders. She even had time to chat with us in between doing everything. We ordered a dozen oysters and they were so good we debated getting more... a bit pricey but definitely worth it. We still think about the Nitro beer months later. This place was such a hole in the wall. It was busy and had a fast environment but was overall great. I would come back here.

Maybe the best oysters we've ever had. The one employee who was the bartender/waiter was excellent…read more It was busy but he always participated in casual conversation and was funny and friendly. Its a bit pricey but the beer was chilled and the cocktail was great.

The bar with Zana at the helm!

Best oysters!!!

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Mishayla S.

10 years ago

Delicious! We go here almost every summer and have never been disappointed. The food is incredibly delicious and unique.

Erin M.

Elite 13

106

16 years ago

This place is ADORABLE, and the owners are the nicest, ever.

Patricia C.

16 years ago

overpriced food. Very tacky inside. Not worth the trip

William B.

13 years ago

The food was uninspired and the service dismal.

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