Lobster Pound Restaurant

Really enjoyed sitting seaside and the view of the ocean. Nice tables with umbrellas to block the sun. Gift shop was a interesting and nice. Ordered the lobster roll with fries - all absolutely divine! Chicken fingers were a good meat to breading ratio with tasty ranch. Meat was a bit dry though. We also ordered the onion rings and they were perfectly sweet and crunchy. Liked the nice touch of serving the chicken finger basket on a frisbee.

My husband and I went here on our last night of our Maine vacation, as I really wanted to get one last blueberry pie from someplace before leaving for home, and it was right down the road from where we were staying. Their blueberry pie was amazing!! :) the perfect end to our vacation. There was live music going on as well, which was really great listening to. Plus their gift shop had the best christmas ornaments, out of every place we stopped during the week! Husband said the fresh fish was also very good. Would recommend this place for sure

Early dinner. Nice restaurant with wonderful server and staff. Views of the Penobscot Bay. Right on the water. Eat inside, booths or tables. Outside tables also. Small bar. Next to Lincolnville Beach, Lobster pot (shore dinner) includes nice cup of New England Clam Chowder. Main course....1 1/8 pound whole lobster with drawn butter, corn on the cob, steamed clams with broth, red potatoes. Dessert, warm Blueberry Pie. Nice selection of draft beers. Yes, you need the lobster bib provided. 😀 There is a small gift shop on premises.

Food was good...had the fish/chips and lobster Mac and cheese. Food came out quickly but server forgot our drinks, so we had to wait. Then they had to go back for tartar sauce. Food was only warm by the time we ate it. Picnic table area is nice and view of the harbor/beach is great. Bloody Mary was good but came in a plastic cup as did the beer. Not impressed.

We come up every summer and make sure we eat here at least once per trip. The food is hot, fresh, and delicious. The staff is courteous, efficient, and professional. I love the deep fried scallops basket (with fries and coleslaw) and my husband gets the basket with a variety of seafood in it. We have also had lobster here, the clam chowder, and the blueberry pie. All are excellent and the blueberry pie exceptional. There is an outdoor dining space with picnic tables facing the beach/harbor and we bring our dog with us (polite, on leash, calm, quiet) and it hasn’t been a problem. Including some photos of the view. We will be back again and again and again…

We were a table of 7 and they took great care of us!! We had lobster rolls, crab cakes, fried shrimp and fish and chips, we loved all of it!! We all agreed this is one of the best restaurants we have visited in Maine and it has a great view of the beach and ferry boat!

Very disappointing dining experience. The food was average, my lobster stew was ok, but at $32 I felt it was extremely overpriced and really was just a bunch of cream, butter and lobster hastily thrown together. I couldn't really taste anything other than cream & butter. At $32 I was expecting a much larger portion - I've had lobster bisque at a couple of other mid-coast restaurants and only paid up to $24 and frankly it was more interesting. My dining partner's lobster was good and served in a nice pot. Once again, this lobster was about 30% more expensive than what you'd find 5 miles down the road. The counter service ordering went smoothly, but most of the outdoor picnic tables were filled with dirty dishes. I sat at one table for 5 minutes waiting for someone to clean it; that never happened even though the servers were bringing out food to other patrons. I had to clean my own table and wipe it down - it wasn't until the end of the evening (the restaurant was never very crowded) that someone came out to start making some progress on cleaning the dirty picnic tables The servers were not friendly at all - they just dropped the food and disappeared. We needed salt/pepper, as it was not on our table and we couldn't find any outside. I wanted another beer and had to wait in the ordering line that was 5 people deep - it sure would have been convenient for someone to bring me that 2nd beer instead of waiting in a 10 minute line. Bottom line - way, way overpriced, but you're really not getting anything for the inflated prices. You can go to Claws in Rockland and have a MUCH better dining experience: good food, fair prices, friendly servers, clean tables. good view

Best chowder in the Camden area. They also have a great grilled cheese. There was live music, great views, and great service. Courtney at the bar was so fun! He makes a mean blueberry cocktail. My only wish was if they were open later! Great times! Will come back to the area just for the lobster pound!

Came to this place as we were staying at the Inn At Ocean's Edge and they do not have a dinner restaurant. So, coming back from Bar Harbour, we saw this cool restaurant at waters edge and looked "local" so we decided to give the body some more lobster!!! This place you order at the counter and they will bring the food to your table... I would have preferred table service and probably would have ordered more stuff, but it was ok! My wife does not eat lobster so I ordered 2 1.3 lbs lobsters that were good but not as good as the ones on the highway going to Bar Harbour... these were a notch overcooked and we could feel it and taste it! The place was packed and lots of locals there, so that part was cool! The place could have been a little cleaner, but I guess with shortage in staff, they are making the best they can!

This was a disappointment.. The mussels by the pound were very good and my wife's. Sandwich and fries were terrific. But the ambiance was ruined by the two bus boys and one in particular. One had a black sock and a white sock. The other had both black. Both black put the dirty bus trays on the dining tables instead of a stand or on the chair. His wipe down rag dropped on the floor and he used it again. He left all the chairs the way the diners left them. He actually played with the food by pouring liquids from one glass to another . So child like. So You know by now my table was treated the same way. We could not leave fast enough.. And yes, we did relate the above and more to the manager. I hope training is in their future.. The Manager must have started as a busboy too. Many of us did. He should run his ship right. I would never eat here again as long as those two are cleaning up.

Awesome location. I was able to walk around the beach while I waited for my food which ended up being a very long walk. I'm not sure why it took so long for the food to come out but a couple tables ordered, ate, payed, and left between my table ordering and getting our food. When it did come, the lobster rolls and clam chowder were delicious. The clam chowder was very meaty and the bread bowl was great. Our waiter was super and even hooked us up with a pitcher of ice for the raw oysters we had in the car.

Wow! The calamari, chowder to the lobster roll everything was so good! The blueberry pie is great!

I decided to eat here as my 1st seafood place to try and had the duo lobster tail dinner. When they brought the food I was disappointing with the red potatoes anticipated small red boiled potatoes. The corn on the cob was old and not very tasty. The cornbread was good and lobster was ok but after about an hour that I left I started to get nauseated Something in that meal did not settle well and I've been sick all weekend and I felt fine prior.

Lobster stop number eight on the journey. The lobster pound since in the little town of Lincolnville. We arrived early on a Sunday afternoon before the crowd started to arrive. We ordered the jumbo lobster roll and took a picnic table overlooking the beach. Great little seaside setting to eat lunch. The lobster roll and onion rings arrived. Let's start with the onion rings and that's the only reason they're not getting five stars. The onion rings seem to be frozen onion rings and were ok. Fresh cut and battered would have been so much better. Therefore I'm knocked to the star because why not have fresh onion rings. The lobster roll. The jumbo lobster roll had plenty of meat on it but it's an up charge to get the jumbo. The meet was tender and flavorful. The large role was the biggest that we have had so far to handle all the meat. It was buttered and toasted perfectly and held up to being dunked in more butter! Overall this lobster roll was it really good and we highly recommend stopping at the little Seaside lobster place.

The restaurant is situated right on Penobscot Bay and they have covered picnic tables and are dog friendly. They even brought our babies a bowl of water. Beautiful view even on a yucky day like today was (Henri just came through). We ordered the lobster rolls with chips and a pickle. I had a bottle of Coors. Hubby had tea. The lobster rolls were on a bun about the size of a hotdog bun. It was loaded with lobster and very little if any Mayo. At $27 each it outta be! I would've liked more Mayo honestly but it was very good! We got two souvenir magnets. It was $82.00 before tip! Good for a once and done meal. Personally I wouldn't go back just because of the prices but you are getting lobster soooooo.....

Right on the water, a good example of a classic Maine lobster pound. Fresh, well-prepared local seafood and you can't beat that view. Order at the register and they bring it to your table. Eat outside if you can.

My dad and I dined here a few days ago and we both really liked it. My dad had the Lobster Pound Burger, medium well, and said it was perfect. I had the Lobster Roll, cold with lemon aioli, and it was one of the best lobster rolls I've had. The fries looked like basic bagged shoestrings you'd get at the grocery store, but they were tasty even without ketchup, which is how I prefer my fries. The view was gorgeous and the staff was attentive and friendly. All in all, a great dining experience.

The setting was very cool... not only picnic tables to sit on outside but it was cool and breezy. It was close to closing time for the Lobster Pound, but that did not stop the great food and service. I had the lobster and my son had the lobster roll. While the lobster was good the lobster roll was even better. They gave us bags of chips not fries as they were not available? But it was ok as we saved them for the room of our hotel. What a memorable experience to see the lobster boats coming in with their catches.. the smell of the ocean breeze right there. A memory will last lifetime.

Emily is fabulous! Ask to be seated in her section. She is cheerful, upbeat and attentive. We wanted lobster rolls but at $35 a piece decided to go for the much more reasonably priced tuna roll, which was excellent - a large portion of albacore tuna with the perfect amount of Mayo served in a grilled hotdog roll. My niece had the grilled haddock sandwich and loved it. The fries are so/so. Next time I will upgrade to the onion rings. Thanks for a great afternoon Emily!

We ordered five, two pound, hard shell lobsters to be cooked and cracked open. I ordered at noon for a 6 PM pickup. I arrived at 5:45 PM, but had trouble communicating with the help. Almost everyone working was from Honduras and struggled with the English language. I finally got my lobsters at 6:20. We arrived back at our cottage and the lobsters had not been cracked open, plus there were four two pounders and one one and a quarter pounder . We were five people in our 80's and we are weak and arthritic! Cracking the shells was nearly impossible and we had to take them outside and break them open with a large hammer. The meat was way overcooked and disappointing. I have been doing take out lobster in this area for 60+ years - Lincolnville, Belfast, Rockland, Camden, etc. and this was the worst experience I have had and I won't go back.

The food was good, all three of us had a lobster roll which was decent. They were short staffed which is reoccurring almost everywhere so we ordered our food to go and sat on the patio to eat. Our chief complaint is they put a big wet pickle alongside the roll which seeped into the bread, disgusting!

Don't come here for the ambience- it ain't fancy. But if you are willing to get down and dirty and eat probably the finest lobsters in Maine, this is your place. The deck in the back is great, looking out on Belfast Harbor. But make sure to bring your own wine or beer. You will be bummed if you don't. And fear not, their fish platters are also delicious!

Just came in for drinks. Gin and tonic and Sam Adams draft. $25. Don't know about food but bar is overpriced.

I'm going to give the management of The Lobster Pound a 2-star rating while the service was a strong 3-star. On a Monday night, we were seated at our table very quickly and ordered drinks. Once the drinks came, the server informed us that the kitchen is backed up and it would be an hour before we could get our food. Also, they were out of lobster rolls... at The Lobster Pound!! We were able to convince the server to get us some clam chowder and corn bread so we could eat something in less than an hour. Management, if you can't feed people, don't seat them! I wouldn't be writing this review if the host told us that they had to close early due to staffing, supplies, etc. Instead, I was forced to have wine with sediment in the bottom of the glass, lukewarm cornbread with frozen butter, and a small clam chowder.

Lobster bisque tastes like bacon fat .lobster was perfect very sweet and tender.fish cakes very good addition for any dish yummy.

What a great location and a great bunch of employees. As most places in Maine they are woefully short staffed. Sadly, the employees that ARE there are doing the job of at least 3 people and do so with a great attitude and a smile. Not everyone recognizes their efforts and are not always pleasant to them. Good for them for working as hard as they do! The receptionist was superb...we went to say goodbye as we left but she was called back into the kitchen to help out...Meanwhile Amanda Ryan stepped up to the front desk (she was also our waitress) Still smiling after having a long busy difficult shift. She was so cheerful! Thanks to Amanda and the rest of the staff for holding it together and doing a great job!

I'm so surprised the reviews are mixed on this place! Our party of 6 went to the Lobster Pound while staying in Islesboro and it was a great experience. Our servers Haley and Joe were attentive and super friendly - they made great recommendations on both food and drinks and were incredibly patient as we deliberated over our menu choices. The bartender and hostess were also phenomenal when it came to customer service - friendly, started conversations and just really created a warm environment. The sangria special was fantastic, and when they ran out - they offered up another cocktail that was just as yummy. We also tried the cosmo, mule and blueberry mojito - trust me when I say the bartender is well versed in making drinks! I had the steamed lobster which included corn on the cob and potatoes. The price was typical for the area, but the presentation really made a difference. All our food was plated with care - it was clean and balanced with a flower to add a pop of color. The food was delicious, the seafood was so fresh and everything was cooked to perfection. In addition to steamed lobsters others in our party ordered the lobster roll, the strawberry salad and the blueberry bbq chicken - everything received rave reviews. PRO TIP- order the steak fries! Thank you for a fantastic experience with a gorgeous view!

It was ok food. Had 2 lobster rolls for $90. Yes, it cost $90. View outside was ok. Service was ok. Lack of any decor in or out. Cannot get over spending so much money on just ok. Went to Red's the next day and only cost $64 for much better lobster roll.

We had dinner here about 4 years ago and loved it, and as soon as we planned this trip we knew we wanted to have dinner here based on that experience. Unfortunately we spent over $100 and left underwhelmed with this meal. We ordered a cup of clam chowder, cup of lobster stew, fried seafood platter and lobster claws, along with a burger for our 4 year old. The clam chowder was very good, but the "lobster stew" was watery, the consistency of broth, and didn't appear to have any seasoning in it, and had 2 pieces of lobster meat about 3" long in it. Pretty paltry for $15. The scallops and fried clams were good, but the breading isn't seasoned and fell off when cutting into the scallops and haddock. The coleslaw side was oddly seasoned, very heavy on black pepper and other spices, so we couldn't eat it (and we love black pepper). The fries were ok, we had way more than we could eat. The lobster claws were very salty, and each time I cracked a claw a lot of water poured out, which I've never experienced before. The burger was good, but with no kids menu option the burger was overwhelming for a child and over half of it was thrown away, which was a shame to waste food and pay a premium. We understand the Covid-19 precautions, but there were no refills on waters, and no one came around to ask if we needed anything until it was time to order dessert, and at that point it wasn't requested because we would be leaving soon. The blueberry pie slice was OK, but seemed to be pie filling straight from a can with a strangely bitter crust, and no lemon or anything to cut the cloying sweetness. Maybe our expectations were too high based on our last experience, or maybe it was an off night, but we don't expect to return based on this meal. They are following Covid 19 protocols in terms of masks, social distancing, etc.

Not sure what happened to this place. It was a great place to get a traditional lobster dinner. We went this year and it was terrible. So sad to see such a landmark not doing well.

First time trying the Lobster Pound after new owners. Our visit was so disappointing. Placing the order at the counter is OK but all the food comes at once. Our steamed clams were cold (big clams with some grit and watered down butter) by the time we finished our lobster stew. The lobster stew recipe from the past owners was definitely not passed on to the new owners. It was basically a couple pieces of lobster in heavy cream. Spent a lot of money for crackers and milk. We are so disappointed that we will never go back.

Our server Becky's valiant efforts could not save this meal. Nine of us were seated in a covered patio with a great view. The consensus was " the Lazy Lobster " a half pound of lobster with potatoes and corn. One diner ordered lobster stew, two, fried oysters. The only commonality was that all food arrived cool to the touch. The breaded oysters were soggy and clumped in the bottom of a tin cup. The stew cold. Lobster and sides arrived so cold butter wouldn't melt. Becky responded by taking everything a back to the kitchen. It arrived reheated, apparently microwaved. The lobster now rubbery and tough. When you drop a hundred scoots for lunch you expect it to be right. In fairness to the restaurant manager she offered to make it right. We left calling it a truce. A year from now when we return to Camden we might give it a shot. There's a great view. Our server was excellent we would hope this was an unusually experience.

This is so overrated. We were there for about an hour and half, and the waitress was at our table twice, and it wasn't busy!!! The food was awful. I got the lobster bisque, and it was basically water. This is a over priced tourist trap. Don't waste your money.

We have been coming to Maine for 33 years and have always made at least one stop each year at the Lobster Pound in Lincolnville. The food has always been excellent. The service has always been excellent. The setting has always been beautiful. Well, the setting is still beautiful. Sadly, all else is vastly diminished. One now orders and pays for the food and drink at the register, takes a number plaque, and selects a table. Much later someone delivers the food and leaves. If I wish to refill a drink, I go to the bar. Dishes for separate courses are not cleared. All of the above would not be concerning if the food had been worth the vastly inflated prices. The so called large lobster roll at $45 dollars was just edible. The serving of Cole slaw came in a covered plastic container that measured 1/3 of a cup. My wife's small fried shrimp sandwich at $18 was fried out of existence and bone dry. We ordered three deserts at $34. The blueberry pie was delicious, however my strawberry shortcake was disappointing. I struggled to cut the biscuit with fork and knife, the whipped cream had all but melted and the strawberries appeared to have been formerly frozen (this is strawberry season in Maine!). We will not be returning

Went there for lunch, fried clams fell apart every time I tried to pick one up. Found a hair in my food and feeling like shit after. Wouldn't recommend.

The quality was mediocre, but extremely overpriced. It would be worth trying out the zillion other lobster places around town...

I purchased a jumbo lobster roll for $45. That's a lot but I haven't had a good lobster roll all winter. When the waitress brought it to me I was shocked at how small it was. A hot dog roll with lobster. I asked her if this was the jumbo roll. She said yes and that she had checked because she thought it was small too. I know lobster is expensive but I got ripped off. My wife had the fried haddock. She wasn't impressed.

Very, very poor service. Extremely overpriced. Very small portions. This restaurant is a poor advertisement for Maine Lobster Restaurant.

Probably the worst fish and chips I have ever tasted! Freezer burn and rock like. The cook seriously needs to understand their role. Our dishes either burnt or undercooked. Potatoes raw. Eggplant under cooked. Lobster roll bun burnt. Rotted garden salad returned for another rotted garden salad, literally! I'd say you are safe with a boiled lobster, as who can mess that up? So maybe it's just that the main cook staff was out for the night and the summer help was in? I ordered two glasses of Pinot noir different pours sizes small and better. Another ordered a glass of sangria... terrible. For a table of 10, half of the food was underwhelming. Staff great, impeccable service. Ok ya get it? See ya!

NE Clam chowder was rich and delicious. Sautéed lobster roll needed more butter flavoring and the one with light mayo needs more mayo and flavor. Justin was an awesome server, friendly and attentive.

Came here for a late lunch! Was a little weary because of the mixed reviews but had a good experience overall. We sat on the porch overlooking the water which was real nice. Our server, Haylee, was extraordinarily friendly, helpful with recommendations, and knowledgeable about the menu. She also checked in with us regularly which was nice. We had the fish chowder and clam chowder to start, then had the fish and chips, pint of fried oysters, and the steamers appetizer. Would highly recommend the clam chowder, was very flavorful and delicious! The steamers were also incredible fresh and sweet. The oysters were solid and had nice fat bellies, but the fried coating did get a big soggy towards the bottom of the bucket. The fish and chips was nothing to write home about but still standard. We finished the meal with a slice of the blueberry pie that is made by one of the waitresses that works here! It was full of Maine blueberries and had a nice spice twinge to it. Just wish the crust was a bit thinner. Overall, a good stop in Maine!

We only got as far as the bar for happy hour with our man John. With over 20 local brews and quiet ambience this is the place to come after a day at the beach or on a local lake and before dinner. John's hospitality and knowledge of local beer and culture is a welcome respite to recharge and relax. Happy Hour comes and go so enjoy!

Good food, but not worth the price. Good views of the water and good service, just pricey and not great

We are visiting from Georgia. We made a reservation for 7:00 tonight. We walked in ready to enjoy some good Maine lobster. What we found was a restaurant that was closing for the season. They were out of almost everything, even cocktail sauce. No lobster, no chowders, no almost everything. One of the guys who worked there was standing at the register saying they'd been out of chowder for three hours. I asked why they took our reservation and didn't bother to call to say they were out of most everything. The response..."We can't know the future." They could have called three hours prior, since they knew they were running out of food. A total bummer for a group visiting from out of town. Anyone who asks coming this way will hear the story. The worst experience ever.

This place is true Maine. It has the BEST Scallops I've ever put in my mouth, and I've had them from Alaska all over the east coast. A great boiled Lobster too. Prices are reasonable. I don't think you will be disappointed if you are looking for a Maine fish dinner.

Lovely place right on the water. Best fish sandwich and crab roll. Onion rings were amazing! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back!!

Typical mediocre service and food that tourists will love. Totally overrated by others. Here's the experience: The place was not crowded and many tables were empty. We went on a Sunday afternoon around 1PM. The Rockland Lobster festival was on. When asked by the waitress what we wanted for drinks, I ordered a club soda, my wife didn't want anything. We then ordered the calamari which was a little greasy but still not bad. Canned marinara sauce came with it. Still didn't get my club soda until I flagged down the waitress and had to ask again for my drink. I ordered the bowl of clam chowder. Waitress brought it out. No spoon. Had to flag her down and ask for a spoon. The chowder was luke warm with a few canned clams swimming in it. My wife ordered the haddock basket. Haddock is plentiful around here and on the menu of EVERY restaurant. Nevertheless, the fish she was served was far from fresh as it had that faint ammonia taste of fish that has been laying around for a while. Not a good experience. Will never go back.

Th So this was a fantastic restaurant . My family and I are local to Lincolville and can honestly say that The Lobster pound is definitely worth visiting for a great family meal. The food is superbly prepared by a Chef and team that obviously care about quality. I personally am very picky about my seafood and only eat it If it's very fresh. Wow, everything we ordered was fresh and tasty. Shrimp, haddock and clams .... very enjoyable and fairly priced. We ordered dessert baked on premises and was so good that we ate till full to bursting. The seating outdoors right on the ocean added a pleasurable component to our dining. Such a beautiful area to sit and have a yummie meal. So thumbs up, A +, 5 stars for sure. We'll be back!

Was highly recommended but was very disappointing. After a bone crushing handshake we picked our lobster. They apparently didn't have room for us in the dining room so they talked us into a carry out. When we got home the lobster was over cooked and a bit dry. The house we were renting didn't have the picks and crackers to access the meat properly. So overall it was not a fun experience. We'll try a real restaurant next time.

This review is based on my last experience under new ownership. First off, Location and sites are Beautiful. Also the new Bar and decor looks great, but neither match our dishes we purchased. I ordered something they serve called Irish Nachos, and it was a pure embarrassment when our waitress served it. She looked at me as if saying "OMG I'm so sorry I sat this in front of you." It was a small dish with Sweet Potato wedges covered in awful cheese and red peppers with tons of oil in the bottom of the dish....did I say it was horrible yet? I took a few bites and the Potato was still raw....nuff said. My Dad's Greek Pizza was equally as bad with cold hard cheese and black crap soaked into the Dough on the bottom. Happy hour beer's were also priced high at 3.50 a pop. The Beer's were okay but no wow factor. Overall, Terrible. The funny thing is the Pizza we bought earlier in the day at a Gas Station in Whitefield was worlds better and cost no where near as much. If the Menu and standards don't change at this place, might as well close the doors.

Clam chowder was thick but the best was still at Spanky's in Hyannis. They have the best so far. My wife and I ordered the fish and chips along with slaw. You get more fries than you can eat. One filet of fish is good and battered well but was dripping oil on the fries. I think it should have been shaken better or something. It was not busy when we were there, may one other table. Our waitress was better than the food. She was very attentive and was quick to bring our food and check on us.

Big disappointment. Came here on the recommendation of a friend and wish I hadn't! The hostess was very unfriendly and the place is very run down. There are several menus, none of which offer anything revolutionary or even comfort-food scrumptious. I had the pound lobster, which was luckily pre-cracked, but not cleaned very well. Linguine side was quite bland and the coleslaw tasted canned. Overall the food was unimpressive, the decor was bad and the service was decent. Final verdict: tourist trap!

Stopped in here while passing through the area. Service was good and friendly. We had clam chowder and that was good. Lobster roll was fine. No real issues.

The Lincolnville Lobster Pound used to be an old friend. It has gone through several ownership changes in the past 5 years and it has now lost all its charm, character, and tasty food. First. THIS IS NO LONGER A TABLE SERVICE restaurant. You order and take a seat and the food is brought out to you. For those who remember, this place was a throw back with its hotel china, Hall water pitchers, family style large bowl of salad with sweet and sour dressing and massive plates of food. No more. You get a plastic Pepsi cup for water, a plastic or metal basket for your sandwich, and paper cups for your chowder. Prices for food are very high. We had the clam chowder and the smoked haddock chowder. Both were potato heavy and gloppy glue like soups. On the plus side, the onion rings (upcharge but never identified how much on the menu) were really good. The current owners are a restaurant conglomerate, and the local family owned place is no more. Sad.

The lobster ( lazy man's) was chewy at best. Corn was the worst I had this summer and the red jacket potatoes were erratic with one looking like it was left over from the Potato Famine. Once great experience at this restaurant has been lost, very sorry to say.

Well no, actually no stars, yet, but an update. new owners have bought the place out of bankruptcy, and plan to reopen this spring - 2017. The place failed because the previous owners let food quality and service deteriorate to the vanishing point; these new owners run a large number of local spots in Maine and New Hampshire, and while that could mean that they won't have the time to attend to this one, it could also mean that they know what they're doing. I'd certainly give them a chance to show that. Don't know whether Yelp permits a link to another site, but I'm going to try here. Otherwise, look at Bangor Daily News's website for an article on the new owners, who say that the purchase was "75% sentiment, 25% business" - I wish them well. http://bangordailynews.com/2017/03/09/business/maine-mogul-buys-plans-to-reopen-iconic-midcoast-lobster-pound/

Hit this place as we decided to take the scenic Rt-1 instead of the bland I-95 on the way to Acadia National Park last labor day weekend. The traffic was horrendous and though the sights were nice our priority was to get to Bar Harbor hence the choice of the scenic route seemed unwise at first shortly after we jumped on Rt 1. We had left Long Island at 3.45 AM to beat the traffic and had planned to have lunch in Bar Harbor around noon. Way late, we were almost an hour away from bar Harbor and starving around 1PM when we decided to pull over and smell the roses. This place looks like your average seaside dinner but looks can be deceiving. We ordered the Cajun blackened chicken and a lobster roll which is a nice long bun with lobster meat along with a special creamy mayo. The lobster roll was good but what the heck do I know about lobster rolls. The blackened chicken was phenomenal, perfectly spiced and deliciously blackened. Of all places in Maine, and that too in one called a Lobster Pound, I order a bayou dish and I come out ahead. Too bad there were no casinos or lottery ticket machines in sight. They have nice views of the Atlantic but I was enjoying my meal way too much. The brain can only appreciate one thing of such quality at a time. The service was very good and though the chairs in the back section are a bit cheap, the food is pretty awesome for a casual diner. We loaded up and were off to Acadia. So glad we took the longer route. It added 2 hours and messed up our whale watching tour for that evening but we adjusted and heck had the best Cajun Chicken I've had in years and whose flavor still calls out to me. Looks like I'm going to repeat that very mistake again very soon!