Archie's Lobster

Great generous lobster rolls and lobster dinner. Amazing venue for a group meal, kids were so happy playing in the playhouse, corn hole for the older ones, live music in the evening. Well priced and kind staff. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great drink selection. Parking was a bit hard on a Sunday at 6pm (but lovely sunset). Late afternoon lunch on a Saturday was surprisingly empty though. It's on the water so chilly in the evening, even on a warm day. Only thing I didn't love was the clam chowder. Fine but not great and a lot of potatoes.

Stop by as we were leaving Acadia, and it was such a find! There's so many cute seating arrangements both inside and outside. Prices are very fair and the food is super fresh! Crab and lobster rolls were simple and so satisfying. The jumbo lobster dinner was one of the freshest lobsters I've ever had. It's super juicy and tender, perfect with just a simple dip in their butter!

We got a crab roll and lobster roll. Flavor wasn’t amazing but it was good value as far as lobster rolls. Each order came with chips too! Good portions as well. We had a nice view of the harbor as we ate.

We had an unforgettable dining experience at Archie's Lobster near Acadia National Park in Maine! Our family of four devoured the freshest, most succulent lobster and lobster rolls that left us wanting more. The lobster was cooked to perfection, and the rolls were generously filled with chunks of tender lobster meat. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, with a fun, rustic vibe that fit perfectly with the coastal Maine setting. The service was friendly and attentive, with a passion for serving up the best lobster in the area. If you're a lobster lover like us, Archie's is a must-visit destination. We'll be back for sure, and we'll be bringing our appetites!

Tried Archie’s Lobster for the first time and had their lobster roll. While the portion of lobster was quite generous, the overall experience was a bit disappointing. The roll was served without any dressings or veggies—just bun and lobster—which made it feel plain and lacking in flavor. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for lots of lobster in your roll, but I missed having toppings to enhance the taste.

The lobsters dinners can be ordered in three different sizes. The fish and chips are very good. The fish is lightly battered, and seasoned very well. The lobster dinner is served in a tray that doubles as a shell bucket. The softdrinks, beer (domestic and local), and wine is served in single serving cans and bottles. The Harbour view are great from both the outdoor tables and the indoor seating. The bathrooms are clean and outside the buildings. Sort of like a permanent portapotty. There's an outdoor foot pump powered sink available for handwashing.

If you're looking for reasonably priced, perfectly cooked lobster, this place beats all. We ordered 2 - 1 1/2 lb lobsters with corn. Our sides were fries and coleslaw. The corn was tender crisp and sweet. The lobsters were clean, tender, and so tasty with butter! It was a nice day, so we sat outside at a table under a shade umbrella, with a great view of the bay. I can't wait to come back!

We are from Boston and you cannot beat this local lobster shop right in the heart of Southwest Harbor. Two 1.5 pound lobster for an unbeatable price! We ate outdoors as the sun was setting over the water. Incredible seafood and exceptional atmosphere. This alone was worth the drive ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I think this was a fabulous stop..we were headed out of town and on a early August day with some overcast and grey menacing skies, we stopped so that I could devour a 3 lb lobster by myself..something that is easy for me to do. Lee had whole belly clams. Maybe it was an off hour, there were only a handful of other people there.. We sat out back under a huge awning, and there were self serve utensils, water and a porta potty on the side. I think fairly priced. View of the sea. Lovely visit.

We stopped by Archie's during the shoulder season in early September. It was mid afternoon and there were few customers at the unusual time we stopped, but it was clear based on seating they get quite a crowd! The location is right on the water and it gives off a vibe that is laid back and suiting for a lobster pound. I ordered a lobster roll with butter and a side of fries. A bag of chips was also included. The cost for the lobster roll is rather steep and naked vs butter vs mayo pricing doesn't seem to make sense given the minimal cost per roll, but there was a generous amount of lobster for the size of the roll. The flavor was fairly mild, but it was clear it was fresh. The claws were of course a touch sweeter and packed more flavor. Overall, if you enjoy a lobster roll I recommend Archie's.

We come to MDI about every 3 to 5 years. This was the first time we stumbled across Archie's, it recently opened, and we love their outdoor setup along the ocean. When coming to this area you have a lot of lobster places to choose from. This one stands out with it's picnic style setup along with some magnificent ocean views. The typical lobster meal came with corn, bread, potato salad and your choice of size of lobster (price varies per market $$$). In general, it was around $20-$35 per meal based upon lobster weight. Service was great and the views were amazing. My only knock is some places offer blueberry cake with their lobstah!

Loved the outdoor atmosphere! Right on the water, toys for the kids, picnic tables along with tables and chairs. The lobster roll was fresh, bun slightly toasted and good fries too! Would definitely come here again. We went on a Monday in Sept around 4-430 and we got right in and fast service. Started to pick up as we were leaving.

Great service, and good!! Ordered the lobster roll And the lobster Mac & cheese Nice enclosed dinning or picnic tables on water

Gem found by accident. Like we were Family !!! Drove down to another Lobster place (that was CLOSED) and found this Gem. Super nice family run Lobster Pound - with Picnic tables outside on Bass Harbor. So laid back and glad we found. The staff was awesome and very attentive. SHOUT OUT TO Kacey. She took the time and showed us how to get everything out of the Lobster. She came back a few more times to make sure we were good. SO NICE and fun to talk to. Like we were Family. There was Corn Hole and other games too. Thank you ARCHIE's - we will be back.

Delicious lobster at a reasonable price. Nice location along the water grt place to site outside in warm weather.

What a gem of a spot! Delicious lobster rolls on a perfect day! Great service! Lots of comfortable seating.

We were told this is the best lobster roll around and it did not disappoint. We got here before it opened because we were hungry but it started to get busy pretty quick. They have a lot of seating though so likely not a big issues when it's busy. Beautiful views of the water while you enjoy your lobster roll. As a midwesterner it did stand out to me that Archie's offered different style of lobster roll so you can have it how you liked we like hot butter lobster roll so we stuck with that. The chowder also hit the spot.

Stopped for dinner before heading to the lighthouse for the sunset. Got the fish n chips, lobster bisque and onion rings. Fish n chips were very good, with a larger serving of French fries. They don't make their own tartar sauce. Lobster bisque was some of the best I have ever had and came out scalding hot, which is a big plus in my book. Onion rings were kinda like onion rings straws and delicious. More than enough food to feed 2 of us and reasonably priced. Outdoor seating overlooking the water.

Very family friendly with lots of outside and inside spaces and seating options. Fast service and delicious lobster. We will be back!

Loved it. Best place we ate in Maine. Great service. Immaculate vibes. We will be back!!!

Fantastic food. We had two hot Lobster rolls and a cold with Mayo, clam chowder and onion rings. Everything was superb. Crispy onion rings (the slivered kind which I like best). Clam chowder was great with tons of clams and a good amount of potatoes. The lobster rolls were gigantic. The biggest I have ever had and the same price as pretty much anyone else on the island this summer ($30). Great local beers offered (Lone Pine). We had Summer Lights (great citrus hops, but not too bitter). The rest of our group had the Blueberry Ale from Atlantic Brewing which was really good

We had a lovely dinner at Archie's Lobster today. The sun was starting to set and the setting was picturesque. Fried haddock, clams, fries, onions rings, and a lobster bisque were all delicious, hot, and served with a smile. Second time and Archie's and will return for more.

This place was our first stop in Maine for lobster rolls and we were impressed. Matter a fact, I was not considering to write a review. But my decision changed after trying lobster rolls at least at five other places in Maine and after comparing, Archie's Lobster was the best, hands down. We had the hot lobster rolls which were cooked in butter. The rolls were fresh, tasty, and did not have the "too buttery" taste. It was perfect. Thanks Archie's Lobster.

Very casual, open air. Music was great, food was great. Orders were delivered fairly quick. Kids had lots of room to roam.

Awesome lobster! Super friendly staff- we made sure to stop by twice on our vacation?

Love the setting, the food, the service and everything about this place. The lobster was perfectly done and delicious while having a breathtaking view.

Food was terrific. Had lobster rolls with butter, onion rings with spicy sauce, and lobster bisque, Lobster rolls were warm, generously coated with butter, but not sodden and turning the roll to mush as some I've had on the island. Onion rings were the shoestring variety and hit the spot. Bisque was hot and flavorful and served with oyster crackers. We sat outside overlooking the shore. Picture perfect. May be my new favorite lobster spot.

Delicious food. Very fresh lobster with a simple coating of salted butter on a toasted hot dog bun. Huge chucks of lobster. Bisque, chowder, fries, onion rings, and pie - all great. We loved sitting outside overlooking the bay. Casual and perfect for us.

So good! Our first butter lobster roll of the trip and it was perfect. The lobster was sweet and not chewy with tons of claw meat. Pretty large portion for the price, I thought. The lobster bisque was decadent might be the best bisque I've ever had. This place has great views and ample seating on picnic tables outside and a covered patio and a covered barn. Staff was super helpful and nice and even gave us recommendations on places to see in the area. Don't pass up Archie's!

First read about Archie's several months ago and have been anxious to check it out!! Tonight did not disappoint!!! Buttered hot lobster roll, lobster roll Cold with Mayo , haddock tenders, quesadilla , onion rings , hand cut fries, lobster bisque and clam chowder. Everything was delicious!!! Can't wait to return. Great venue with a fun outdoor vibe- BYOB

Looking for a fairly quick and casual lunch with good fresh lobster - look no further. Nice area to eat out back (tables have umbrellas too) by the water as well as some corn hole boards set up for your leisure. Good vibes.

Really friendly staff. Food was delicious. Amazing ambiance sitting right in the water. View is breathtaking.

Archie's was excellent in every way! We were greeted as we approached the counter and immediately felt welcomed. We ordered a hot lobster roll. The lobster was sautéed in butter and the roll was toasted. All perfect, with a lot of lobster meat! In addition to that, we selected lobster bisque, New England clam chowder and seasoned French fries. After paying for our dinner, we selected a table by the water and within minutes our meal was delivered to our table. The food and customer service here went above and beyond! The view of the harbor and the live music was really nice as well! We highly recommend this place!

So many good things about this place, but I'll start with the staff -- really nice and super helpful. Fish and chips were very good; slaw was excellent, and the blueberry pie was the best we've had on this trip. Great location at the top of Bass Harbor with a view of the harbor going out to the sea and they've done a nice job sprucing up a quasi-industrial location. From the old photos at the order desk (don't forget to look down) it seems like the site used to be a sardine cannery; now they've put out a variety of seating options, -- picnic tables, outdoor dining sets, and a sofa and chairs on an outdoor rug. Lobster traps help shape the space, there's corn hole, and a mural of lupins on the side of one of the buildings. They've got a sheltered set up in case of rain; hope they can add heaters at some point for when it's chilly out.

This place is fantastic! No lines. Beautiful outdoor seating with a great view. Dog friendly. And the food and service are excellent. We even went back a second time. Highly recommend! P. S. They don't serve alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own.

I was happy to return after a delicious meal in 2021. The outdoor seating is lovely and we were able to bring our puppy. This year I got a hot buttered lobster roll packed with lobster and a side of corn. The corn was dried out, but it was only a half hour until closing so I guess that is why. I didn't protest because I was pretty full from the lobster anyways. Lobster was fresh and delicious! View is so pretty. Very friendly staff. I got a clam chowder to go, because I knew I would be hungry after the hour drive to where I was staying... it was delicious, not overly creamy like some. Can't wait to visit again.

Loved this place! Tons of outdoor seating, fast service, and great food. The lobster roll was PACKED with big chunks of yummy lobster. Worth a drive!

The seafood at Archie's Lobster in Bass Harbor is delicious and comes out fast. I had steamers one time, that were very clean. The other two times I had a lobster roll! Both were so full of meat that I used a fork first! One friend had the quesadillas that were great and another had a crabmeat roll that was also full of crabmeat! There are no negatives.... great service, smiling and friendly staff, delicious food and wonderful atmosphere, on the "quietside" of MDI. 10 stars out of 10! My third year of going to Archie's and will go there again next year two or three times!! PM

The food at Archie's Lobster was AWESOME. The lobster roll with butter was so good, large pieces of meat and 3 claws. The chowder was probably the BEST I ever had, and the blueberry pie was a great way to finish our meal. It was a beautiful summer day to sit outside and look out over the water.

I went here because of a Reddit post saying that this is where locals eat lobster around Bar Harbor. I was not disappointed. This place was everything I hoped for when I visited Maine: simple, perfectly cooked lobster on a roll with a light coat of butter. Add on great service, very reasonable prices, and a top dollar setting and you've got a winner. There's not much more to say than that! Try this place if you are in the area.

Wonderful service! Amazing food- everything was delicious! Easy to bring kids and lots of room for them to run around.

Seaside dinning on local, fresh, delicious food. Prices were reasonable for the area, roll wasn''t "authentic" Maine, and since I prefer mine with butter over mayo it didn't hold up well, but it was good. As for lobster....it was packed! Dog friendly, too!

Great food, awesome environment friendly owners and staff!! Definitely make some time to stop here during a visit.

Not very good. I like the BYOB concept, location and setup but the food was not good and isn't that the most important thing? The $32 warm butter lobster roll meat was tough and the (6) whole belly clams for $27 were rubbery, over-battered and way too over-fried.

If I could give this place 0.5 stars or 0 stars, I would. We came at 615pm on a Friday . We patiently waited in line for close to 40 mins. When we were about to order around 655pm - that was the only time we were told they were out of everything except cold crab rolls. Nothing hot to eat that had seafood in it. I think they owe customers better communication than this. I don't care how wonderful your food is. You can't expect to have people wait in line for 40 mins and not communicate that you're running out of food. All they said was "sorry." I don't think sorry is enough to say to people who patiently waited in line for 40 mins, expecting a good hot seafood dinner. All we were told is that they just have cold crab rolls and that was it. Such poor communication and bad customer service. I would expect that they would know that they are running low on food, and there's still a long line and maybe tell people that so they can have the choice to leave and go somewhere else. Most places close at 7pm in that area. Thanks to such poor communication, we were there hungry and with no food options at 655pm. If they had just stated at 640 that there's still a long line, they're running out of food, we may not get served, we may have had the option to go somewhere else for a good seafood dinner. No one expects to be turned away 40 mins after waiting patiently in line and have the option of only a cold sandwich.

Husband and I stumbled across the Maine gem and it was fate at work! This goes down as literally the best meal I have had jn my life. No joke. We had the warm butter lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese and blueberry soda. Family owned, everyone was so welcoming, ambiance was A+++ and food was TO DIE FOR!! I will never be able to eat a lobster roll back home (California) ever again. If you are one of the lucky people to have access to eating here, do not miss out!

Fresh and sweet tasting lobsters. We had the lobster dinners and lobster rolls. All were very good. Worth the drive from Bar Harbor. BYOB made it even better.

Everything was great! Food, service and views. Had lobster rolls in Kennebunkport, Portland, Ba Ha Bor and this was the BEST! The views through a camera don't do it justice. Worth the drive wherever you are located. You won't be disappointed

Best lobster place near Acadia National Park. Seafood is fresh and food comes out fast. Good price. Seats are right by the water. Cornhole boards and live music were a nice touch as well.

Oh wow, this place near Bar Harbor was dreamy. Lobster rolls were expensive here, but we were told that these were about average price-wise. But flavor-wise, it looked like a whole lobster was on the roll. I've had people tell me they've never seen a lobster roll that had that much lobster on it. It was perfect. And the view alone was worth it.

Delicious lobster rolls and vibin atmosphere. Staff were all super friendly and helpful. If you're with a big group this place is perfect for you. Corn hole, big picnic tables and shade if it's rainy or too hot (not sure if that's a thing in Bar Harbor!). Best part is BYOB!!!! Absolutely superb. Would revisit and recommend to friends and family

I am not sure where the fault lies, so I am giving a one start to both Yelp and Archie's. We visited Maine this last weekend and decided to drive from Bar Harbor to Archie's based on the reviews AND that Yelp showed it was open. We drove the the 20+ minutes only to find out they are closed temporarily. I am fine with it being closed for the season, but someone needs to be sure the data on Yelp is kept current so time isn't wasted on a drive for a place that is closed. You really had to search the internet to find that it was closed. Disappointed in both Yelp and Archie's.

Great reasonable priced lobsters. Kids had fun playing corn hole and jenga. Live music was an added bonus. Win all around.

I've had the pleasure of eating at Archie's twice in the last 2 weeks. It's clean, the help was the best with a friendly welcome, great selection and wonderful quality of food. It all arrived hot and the 3 meals we ordered all arrived at the same time. Couldn't have been a better experience, and I'm from Maine. Thank you for a wonderful evening. P.S. the view is an added bonus!

Extremely friendly staff, great location, BYOB, stuff for kids to stay busy, and outstanding lobster rolls! Our first time but we'll be back!

Archie's is a food truck located on the waterfront in Bass Harbor. There are picnic tables and umbrellas spaced out in the large parking area, which is very quiet as it is set back from the road. The view across the water is beautiful and peaceful. The lobster here is amazing, fresh and sweet. We had generously filled lobster rolls and lobster dinners. One time we ate at the picnic tables and another time we brought everything back to the house. Everything was well packed and the service was friendly and efficient. I think that this is their first summer, and we hope to see them again next year!

My partner and I spent the weekend camping on MDI and were craving some hot soup after a long day of hiking. We had stopped at two other local seafood shacks but they either did not have the soup we were looking for or were too busy. We stumbled upon Archie's as we were headed down the road and decided to check it out! Upon parking, the setup for the restaurant was rather unassuming. When we walked around to the front of the food truck, we were greeted by friendly employees and good music playing from the stereo. At the window, we ordered a bowl of clam chowder, bowl of lobster bisque, and two orders of fries. The whole order was under $25. We went and found a picnic table to sit at and watched the wildlife on the water while we waited for our food. The outdoor seating area is really nicely decorated and even has cornhole boards that you can play. About 10 minutes later, our order was brought out to our table and we were ready to enjoy! The fries were freshly cooked and the soups were both hot. I appreciated that all of the fixings (oyster crackers, ketchup, napkins, utensils, salt/pepper, etc.) were delivered to our table and that we did not have to go back up to ask for anything. The soups were TO DIE FOR!!! Honestly the best lobster bisque I have ever had. Our bellies were so full and happy after eating here. Great vibes and even better views! Don't miss this awesome family-operated spot! Note: although Archie's is considered a "food truck," it is stationary and the restaurant has their own space with lots of outdoor seating and umbrellas.