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Top 10 Seafood food in Mount Desert, Maine, United States
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Mount Desert. Mount Desert is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,053 at the 2010 census. Incorporated in 1789, the town currently encompasses the villages of Otter Creek, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somesville, Hall Quarry, and Pretty Marsh.
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10. Rose Eden Lobster
Overall Ratings
5 based on 285 reviews
Rose Eden Lobster is the former Travelin' Lobster. We are continuing to serve fresh Maine lobster, at the same location, at an affordable price cooked the way it has always been cooked. We are still primarily a takeout restaurant but as always we have lim
Reviewed By Rebecca M
We arrived in Bar Harbor on a cruise ship, scheduled for 10am-7pm. We walked up Main Street to find the Island Explorer shuttles. The shuttles were free for us as we had a national parks pass, otherwise, I believe it is $15 pp to enter Acadia National Park. We first took the #3 and got off at Otter Cliff and then walked the trail back to Sandy Beach stop. We then hopped on the #4 to Hull's Cove Visitors Center, got off and transferred to the #1 bus. We took this to Hadley's Point Campground stop and walked across the street to Rose Eden Lobster shack. We were aware that they did not open until 3pm and we were about 10 mins early, but took some pics with the wooden lobster sign, the lobster lovers parking sign and relaxed at one of the picnic tables after all of our hiking and working up an appetite. As soon as they opened, we ordered the 2 lobsters, 2 ears of corn and 1lb of mussels combo for a very reasonable price (less than $50). It was ready in about 15-20 mins and was ridiculously fresh and yummy!! This is a roadside shack with picnic tables, nothing fancy, but definitely has everything you need to enjoy a fresh Maine lobster dinner at an affordable price. We jumped back on the #1 bus back to Village Green and still had a little time to look at a few shops by the port before getting back to the ship (for dessert;))Wow. Sounds like you had a great day visiting the Park and having a super lobster dinner to boot. The free shuttle bus is a real plus. Good to see that it worked well for you folks. Many thanks for the review and great to hear that your time at our little lobster shack was so positive with great seafood at a reasonable price.
9. Side Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3952 reviews
Reviewed By lauramW1943CC
We loved Side Street Cafe. The menu is large and offers a lot of options. The french fries are AMAZING. I also really enjoyed their Emmy sandwich (added chicken) for a healthier lunch option. Great place to go after a long day hiking in Acadia.
8. Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2
Overall Ratings
4 based on 496 reviews
Reviewed By smv76
Came here on our last night in Maine for dinner with my family of 5. Our server was very nice and answered all questions. The warm bruschetta and the caprese appetizers were delicious. Everyone enjoyed their dinners not one person complained. The chef or someone from the kitchen staff actually comes out and gets herbs right from the garden and you can taste that freshness in their dishes. I normally donât order desert but thought Iâd try the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and it was well worth every calorie! Great atmosphere and I would definitely recommend
7. Burning Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By CarolynPRobson
Absolutely fantastic restaurant in a quiet village with a crowd waiting for tables but weâd booked ahead! Fabulous range of dishes on the menu and great service. Worth every penny!
6. The Stadium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 188 reviews
The Stadium is a fast casual restaurant with two floors of seating inside of a sports stadium. Food is served in the rear of the first floor at a ballpark concession themed walk-up counter. The second floor is reserved for serving lobster dinner packages
Reviewed By Carol S
Everything I had here during my few days in Bar Harbor was excellent. The wild blueberry pie is homemade, and it is wonderful, without too much sugar. The Lobster Rolls were great, and the staff really interacts with the customers, giving lessons on how to open lobsters correctly, asking how the food is, even offering to go back downstairs for you if you want to order something else. This is a don't-miss in a town I found overall to be too crowded and full of kitschy touristy items.
5. Red Sky
Overall Ratings
4 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By Mindengal
We dined at Red Sky very near the end of the season, taking my sister who hadn't been there in years. The meal was delicious (two ordered crab and lobster cakes and one sole) but the service was best described as leisurely. Almost to the point of "did they forget our order?" Still when the food came it was very well worth the wait. Clean plates went back to the kitchen! Reservations are a must and I suggest made a day in advance. The restaurant is small and wildly popular.
4. Beal's Lobster Pier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1316 reviews
Eat, drink and be messy. A visit to Beal's Lobster Pier is always a highlight - a restaurant that's on the water, with an atmosphere that's down to earth. At our working lobster pier in Southwest Harbor, Maine, you and your family will have a blast watchi
Reviewed By Teresa S
When my husband and I travel, on the last night in an area, we have a âBig Night Outâ. We chose Bealâs based on location and the availability of indoor and outdoor seating. The photos of the pier at night were absolutely picturesque! We arrive to find that customers order food from a counter and are given a number. From there, you go to a pickup window to get your beverages. A server brings the food to your table. Customers have to get their own napkins, cutlery, lobster bibs, etc...No instructions are provided on how to disassemble the lobster. (Thank goodness for the internet). After the meal, customers bus their table. We paid for our meal and added a 20% gratuity upfront. In hindsight, we should have paid for the meal and decided on how much gratuity to put in the tip jar afterwards. The young man that took our order was fabulous. The rest of the staff we came in contact with, were unfriendly and rude. The food was beautiful. The corn on the cob, corn bread and slaw were delicious! The Old Soaker Root Beer was quite tasty! The mussels were cold and the lobster was rubbery. The sausage was bland with a gritty texture. With gratuity we spent just under $100. It was not the experience we expected. What a disappointment.Hi Teresa- Thank you for your comments and feedback from your visit, as we use comments such as yours to improve our training and customer experience. We apologize for the unsatisfactory service you received during your visit. We regret not meeting your expectations as it is our mission for all of our guests to leave happy, satisfied and with the desire to visit us again. We've spoken with your team about your visit. We hope you'll give us another chance an stop in again during your stay on the island or in the future to make it right.
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3. The Travelin Lobster
Overall Ratings
5 based on 471 reviews
Phil & Kelly Corson welcome you to their family owned and operated lobster takeout restaurant. Previously located at our old location 864 State Hwy. 3, we have moved to our new location - a brand new building, more parking and full restrooms. The Corson f
Reviewed By tdubbers
We stopped at the Travelin Lobster twice on our recent trip to Acadia and loved the food! Our favorite by far was the lobster roll - the best one we had on our whole vacation. LOTS of lobster and a perfectly toasted bun with one piece of crisp lettuce. Also good were the mussels, lobster panini, steamed lobster and cold beer. Nice ambience for a roadside stand. Family-owned and friendly service. Definitely recommend if youâre looking for a casual lunch or early dinner.So happy you folks enjoyed your meal with us and especially the lobster rolls. Hope to see you again at some point and thank you so much for writing us such a nice review of our roadside lobster shack. Hank T. The Original Travelin' Lobster.
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2. Colonel's Restaurant and Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Jwb04
This is a restaurant located in a small community that has a bakery, bar, and restaurant. The experience was all over the place. The lobster quesadillas were excellent, the baked seafood dish was good. The mussels were terrible with a broth that was bland. The Alfredo with seafood was uneatable the blueberry pie should be skipped. Service is abrupt . If you go be careful what you order, stay away from the specials. I would not return.Hmmm. I am very sorry to hear this. Our blueberry pie has been featured in magazines and weddings all across Maine. You do realize you can always tell our Servers of your dissatisfactions and they would have been more then happy to fix your meal. Oh well!
1. Asticou Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 306 reviews
The Acadia Corporation, the former operators of the Jordan Pond House and stewards of its traditions, is excited to be managing the Asticou Inn & Restaurant. The Asticou and the Jordan Pond House have a shared history originating in the 19th century of of
Reviewed By 354irenee
Won't return.It is at the west side of the Mount Desert Island, which is far less popular than their east side Bar Harbor. Their Main Street is short, sweet and one way only.The restaurant is at the namesake inn, which opens May to October only. Unfortunately it's a little windy and cold, they closed the deck. Our table is by the window. The view of NE Harbor is nice. Good service. Good food - crab cake is good. Overall, food is on the expensive side. A cup soup costs $11 - the same price at Bar Harbor Inn buys you a bowl. The Aveleda white is pretty good tho. A persistent fly just won't leave us alone. Cross the street is their garden which is really worth your time.Dear Guest, Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review! I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy this part of the island, but I am glad the gardens made the tip worth it. We are actually located in Northeast Harbor, at the Southeast tip of the island, not the western side. Many folks do prefer the quieter side of the island, so I hope your review will not deter them from venturing over this way. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service, as well as the view! Thanks again for taking a moment to leave us a review! Best Regards, Will Matteson General Manager
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