Stewman's Lobster Pound

We enjoyed an amazing meal right down by the pier at Stewman's in Bar Harbor. Our party split a 2-pound lobster with corn and potatoes, paired perfectly with a Virgin Bloody Mary. The view of the harbor was absolutely stunning. Our server was wonderful—though I can’t quite recall her name, I think it was Jacqueline. The fresh seafood, friendly service, and incredible waterfront setting made this a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Bar Harbor!

Overall experience was nice, ambiance, service was very good, best views, comfortable seating. Nice beer selection. Salad and Lobster Dip were marvelous, the Haddock was average, Peel an Eat Shrimp were excellent. Two of our Lobster Rolls were average - chewy. Would definitely return.

Right on the water, Stewman’s catches your attention with its “Lobsters” sign and its protrusion into the waters, promising harbor views. It’s popular and bustling, with classic Maine seafood fare. A sign out front informs you: No reservations. First come, first served. Tables are readily available. They lived up to their word. Although several parties were in front of us, we were seated and our order was taken promptly. That being said, as I scanned through our photos, I asked Dave about the interior. It’s clear we had no harbor views as I didn’t take a picture and all Dave remembers was that it was dark. We split The Pier House Catch - "The Boat Docks Here.” The meal included Crisp Battered Haddock Fillets, Sweet Whole Belly Clams, Shrimp and Scallops with French Fries, Cole Slaw, and Sauces. Dave enjoys fried seafood and I was craving whole belly clams, which I’ve had before when visiting Massachusetts. Unlike in the Midwest, Easterners know how to do clams. We also ordered a bowl of Lobster Bisque, a favorite of ours. I kept passing up the iconic blueberry pie for my chocolate fix, and Stewman’s delivered with Triple Chocolate Cake with dark chocolate shavings. Yum! Other desserts offered were: Whoopie Pie Sundae, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, and blueberry pie. I gave this a 4 star, but I'd give it a 4.5 actually.

Loved it so much visited three times!! We had the Lobster experience, oysters, the shellfish tasting, fried shrimp, Long Island, lavender thyme cocktails, and most importantly - blueberry pie. All phenomenal. Ambience fits the vibe of bar harbor. View was incredible. Servers are very friendly and on point. Great prices too! You should definitely try it!

Right on the pier. Friendly service. Great lobster roll. The haddock sandwich was lightly fried which we liked but somewhat lackluster in flavor. Good fries and slaw. Very good oysters and a decent bloody mary.

Can't beat the setting - we were seated on the deck on a beautiful early September day. Outstanding harbor views. Umbrellas on each table took care of the bright sunshine. My wife and I both had the "full experience". The lobster was good. Not the best ever, but good. Mussels were small and flavorless. Corn and potatoes were good. The blueberry pie was excellent! Overall a solid 4+. Might have been a 5 if our server hadn't forgotten my beer at first (got it after reminding her when lunch was served, and it was a good local brew). Overall, I strongly recommend this place for the atmosphere alone, and the meal was good and worth the price.

There was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. It’s on the water with a nice view. It did take us a while to get our drinks. Our server, Marlon was nice but I don’t think he was able to keep up because he kept saying let him take care of this table and he would be back but I went to the car to get a sweatshirt and came back and he still hadn’t come back by. We wound up just getting the $20 seafood dip and 2 drinks and left. Nothing on the menu was screaming to us and things were taking too long to come out. The seafood dip was pretty small for the price but it was good. The drinks were ok

View was stunning. I loved the experience. We didn't have a long wait at all. Was seated right away. This place doesn't take reservations at all and it gets super crowded. Luckily we beat the crowd. Staff was nice and friendly. Food took pretty long to come out. We questioned if they forgot about us. We got the seafood dip as an app and it was under whelming if we're being honest. Believe the reviews. Burger was pretty and bae's soup looked good too. I would come back here but this time I'd get something different.

We came here out of desperation when several surrounding restaurants had a 2+ hour wait for dinner. We were able to be seated inside right away. The food was mediocre and pretty pricey. You really pay for the view here as the restaurant is right on the bay. I had two cocktails and did not finish either one. They were both pretty watered down. Fine place to go in a time crunch but probably would not return. If you mostly care about atmosphere, this is the place to go.

We had great service and a nice view at Stewman's, but the food was expensive and didn't really impress us for the price point. In addition to being expensive, some of the menu descriptions seemed misleading. For example, the Cajun shrimp roll claims to be served with Cajun remoulade but seems to have a spicy mayo sauce. The drinks, however, were very tasty- especially the blueberry mojitos and blueberry lemonade.

Good place, I like that is very big, lots of sit down areas and everything was on a good time, our server was helpful and fast, our food was very good, we love the lobster dip so much, the sides options for the plates here were free and they have a few options which we like so much, their lobster was also very good.

Did stop for some lobster here. Very cool place. Right on the water. Perhaps bit touristy but who cares. Busy restaurant offering lobster. Loved it

This was unfortunately very average. I got a shrimp roll with sweet potato fries. Maybe the lobster roll would have been the better choice but I just wanted to switch it up a little and try something other than a lobster roll in Maine. They kind of skimped on the shrimp and it was so bland even with the sauce and coleslaw. The fries were pretty bland as well. It's a good location but there are better restaurants around the area for sure.

Neal was a great waiter! He really took great care of us. We were seated up over the water on a deck, but covered. Pleasant breeze while we ate. Burger and fries were excellent. My wife's Lobster Roll was good, though she hadn't expected it served chilled. We didn't know. She was disappointed at the time, but has since learned that's how it's done up here. Mom's salad and Dad's fried seafood platter (name escapes us now) were also good. Bar Harbor's restaurants have tended to be snug, but we were pleased with the space this place offered.

What I liked about Stewman's was that there's something for everyone, not exclusively lobster, and the location on the water. Everyone working was nice and our server was attentive. Otherwise, I had an average food experience. I got the shrimp roll with sweet potato fries and it was underwhelming. The shrimp is fried and put into the roll, the sauce and coleslaw are on the side so you can put them in. What I had was fine and, I hate to say it, reminiscent of Cane's.

Everything here was delicious. Our server, Calvin, helped steer us in the right direction on the menu options. The blueberry mojitos were flavorful and so good. The steak salad might have even been better than the seafood tower, which is tough to do. I'm going to attempt the recipe at home back on the west coast because I don't know how I can live my life without ever eating that salad again. So good! We sat inside and were able to witness such a gorgeous thunder storm while we ate. 10/10!

There was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. It's on the water with a nice view. It did take us a while to get our drinks. Our server, Marlon was nice but I don't think he was able to keep up because he kept saying let him take care of this table and he would be back but I went to the car to get a sweatshirt and came back and he still hadn't come back by. We wound up just getting the $20 seafood dip and 2 drinks and left. Nothing on the menu was screaming to us and things were taking too long to come out. The seafood dip was pretty small for the price but it was good. The drinks were ok

Solid place for fried seafood baskets and dockside outdoor seating - it was a sunny summer day and sitting by the water was lovely. I had the fish and chips which were good - the fried beer-batter wasn't overwhelming and the fish wasn't dried out. It came with a side of coleslaw and fries. My husband had the pier house catch basket which had a variety of seafood (haddock, shrimp, clams, and scallops), fries, and cole slaw. His favorites of the seafood basket were the shrimp and scallops. A filling meal overall, but a bit on the pricier side as other reviews have mentioned.

Ate at Stewman's Lobster Pound while visiting Bar Harbor this evening. The seating area and view over the ocean is the best part about the experience. You sit on a dock right over the harbor. The food was okay, not the best I've ever had but not the worst. I had the fish and chips and my wife, who isn't a seafood person had a chicken sandwich. The chicken was very dry. My fish was just two small pieces, I was still hungry after eating. Overall experience was average. Price for three people was about $100.

Things to love about this place: EVERYTHING We visited bar harbor for a girls trip and shared the best dinner! We raved about the view (we sat outside during sunset), the lobster bisque is DELICIOUS, and the sweetest server ever!! We all got to check off a bucket list item (eating an entire Maine lobster).

I wanted a giant platter of fried seafood and Stewman's delivered! We had a long day driving Acadia and wanted something nearby and stopped at Stewman's. They have full outdoor seating as well as a covered patio which was lovely! We tried the pomegranate margaritas which were delish and fairly strong. I ordered the pier house catch platter which had haddock, scallops, shrimp, and clams plus fries! Everything came out hot and very crispy. Loved everything with the exception of the clams - I love shellfish but clams are a little too stringy for me. The fish was soft and flaky and the shrimp and scallops were great too!

One of the best meals we had in Maine. We sat on the downstairs patio and had a view of the water which was a plus. I ordered the salmon dinner with asparagus and potatoes. Every person in my party loved their meal. Would definitely stop here again.

Great spot for drinks and food! We stopped in for "one" and some appetizers. Stayed for a second one, would have stayed for more but had to drive. Great staff very helpful and friendly. Very comfortable atmosphere, loved the patios and covered areas.

Food was good, especially the French fries and the blueberry pie! We sat outside on the deck and it was absolutely beautiful. The service was a bit lacking -- we were seated for 10+ minutes before we were greeted, and we had empty drinks for the majority of our meal. Would have been an easy 5 stars otherwise!

First the most dog friendly restaurant in the most dog friendly town. Then awesome food, lobster roll, crab roll and 'chowda'. Then best view- best deck for an authentic Maine meal. Yes it was expensive but expected.

This place was everything I'd hoped for our Maine lobster experience. We went on a Monday evening around 730 and there was no wait. Our waiter Kevin was very helpful in describing the sizing and portions for the dishes we were interested in. The dishes we ordered were: -Basket of Rolls- not the most amazing rolls I've ever had but they were fine -Jonah Crab & Lobster Cake- INCREDIBLE!!! Must have -Rustic clam chowder- great, especially if you love clam chowder -Maine Lobster Bisque- delicious. I'd never had it before and it was so creamy and flavorful. Definitely recommend -Classic Maine Lobster Roll- this was also delicious. It came with fries that were delicious&crunchy! We had the lobster roll served as the cold style instead of warm and it was great. -Wild Maine Blueberry Pie- delicious The restaurant is on the water the views are nice. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Awesome lobster! When we come to Bar Harbor and want the full experience with reasonable prices and lots of options, this is where we go. Today's visit was no exception. Service is always prompt and quick, so be ready to order. Servers are friendly and happy to give recommendations on preference and size, so feel free to ask questions. We all tried the Lobster Experience, and the New England Clam Chowder was extraordinarily delicious. The 1 1/4 lobster was steamed and flavorful. The corn on the cob was super fresh, and the potatoes and mussels were also so tender and good. Finally, we ended with the absolutely amazing blueberry pie and ice cream. So good! We will be back again.

Did a tour bus which was by their restaurant and decided to go in and try it out. The staff was friendly and since we were in sun all day we're didn't want to sit outside but they told us the deck was covered and had a nice cross breeze which it did. I wanted lobster again but wanted other seafood so I ordered the Pier House Catch - "The Boat Docks Here". It had fish, clams, shrimp and scallops. It was deep fried but it was good. I also got a 3 lb lobster that was the lazy man way where they took the meat out. I didn't want to mess with cracking the shell again. My wife had the fish and chips. She said it was good especially the fish. It was overall a good experience with good food.

Came here on a Monday afternoon we were seated almost immediately with a great view. Service was fast. We have a lobster roll and I think a lobster cocktail. In a martini glass It was all fresh and very good staff is friendly.

Just bad food! These are the $30 lobster nachos, tons of processed cheese and so many jalapeños. Just beware.... Wish I could pick another place and get a do over in Bar Harbor. Unfortunately this was our last day here.

Service was spot on, food was better than expected for a waterfront restaurant, and the prices were reasonable. We had the Lobster Experience, Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowder and the Lobster Cobb, all of which were killer! Well worth the wait for dockside while the cocktails were lovely and diverse. Visit when in Bar Harbor

There are so many seafood joints in Bar Harbor, so it was hard to pick which one to go to. We ended up choosing this place because of its large outdoor deck which was right on the water. We started our meal with the Coastal Seafood Dip. It was good, but a little dry and the ratio of dip to chips was off. A couple of us followed that with the lobster bisque, which was delicious. We only ordered three entrees for the four of us, because we had seen how big the portions were on the tables of other customers. We got the Shrimp Basket, Fried Scallops and the Frenchman's Bay Fish & Chips. They were all quite good, with the scallops being particularly tasty!

Food was very good! I had the lobster roll. Heaping with lobster. I got mine naked, no mayo. Service friendly. Cute place with many seating option.

Wanted to find a spot to sit and enjoy the view while eating and stopped by this restaurant. Worth the stop! Decent pricing and good service. I cannot recommend the crab roll enough! Piled high with delicious crab, it was worth every dollar. They also have the good battered French fries! Ask to sit outside on the roof for the best view. 4.5/5!

Cool spot on the waterfront in Bar Harbor... I honestly thought there would be more lobster options though and more steam pots. We ordered some raw local oysters which were fantastic and then went with the steamed sampler which includes a cup of chowder, a whole lobster, potatoes, corn, and mussels. The finishing touch is a big slice of blueberry pie with ice cream which is the perfect end to the meal. The outdoor seating area was great and you can actually see the water through the cracks in the decking (just don't drop your phone, keys, or wallet or it will be a bad day). It's a bit touristy here which is to be expected but I thought they did a solid job overall and we would definitely go back.

Worst seafood place I've eaten at that is in a harbor. First, we (family of 4) sat outside on a picnic table large enough for 4 kindergarteners. You can get just as good of seafood at Long Jong Silvers or Red Lobster. I've had a better shrimp roll at the Mini Mart in Leesburg, IN. I will say they do pour a good drink. Double bourbon was about 4" tall. Other than that I wouldn't recommend. Service was ok.

We are camping up the street and we immediately came to down after our road trip up here. I remember coming here 10 years ago so we came again because I remember it being good! We are so happy we did. It's dog friendly on the somewhat enclosed deck. Service was quick and they were open later than their stated hours. The lobster roll was exactly what I was looking for - so good. And my fiancé got the surf and turf burger which was great. We will definitely be back and hopefully in less than 10 years!

I got the fish and chips. Pretty sure it came from a yellow box from the grocery store. Not to mention there were approximately 14 French fries on the plate.... For 32 dollars. To be fair the oysters were yummy but I fear it's hard to mess up raw oysters. The blueberry mojito might as well have been a mocktail. However ambience was 10/10. The harbor was beautiful.

Not worth it.... $22 for 5 shrimp as the shrimp cocktail. Coleslaw is bland and not tasty at all. Rest of food was gross. Bathrooms are nasty and soap holders are just sitting on sink. A compete tourist trap run by foreign people. Avoid at all costs!!

Good food and nice place on the harbor. I had the taste of Maine. It was good but overall the prices are higher. Next I would skip it and go for one of the lobster pounds on the outskirts of town.

This place checks all the boxes-views, good service, reasonably priced, and DELICIOUS food. Our server was great in giving recommendations. Would definitely eat here again.

Oysters were good, even though the server couldn't understand the word Tabasco...the lobster bisque was the worst I've ever eaten. Like even Walmart lobster bisque in my microwave is better. It was soooo thick and lukewarm, with zero sign of lobster in it. Other than raw shellfish that can't be screwed up, this place was an overpriced tourist trap.

The crab roll was loaded with crabmeat and decently priced. Steamers were good but peel n eat shrimp were very tiny and hard to get the shell off Fried seafood platter was delicious Service was just ok but not problematic Beautiful views of the bay

Great views of the harbor. Salmon was great as well as the Haddock. Loved the lobster bisque! Server was very friendly. Was seated very quickly despite the crowd. Will try their lobster roll next time.

The drinks, seafood, and desserts from here were phenomenal. We also loved the seating looking out at the water. The vegetarian options were limited (salad) unless you like the Impossible Burger. I would recommend replacing that with a black bean burger. We got so lucky they had a table for us on a raining weekend evening!

We had a great lunch at Stewman's. Lots of options. The lobster bisque was great and the rolls were fresh. Great fries too. Fantastic lobster rolls.

Steamed mussels, fried clams and a big slice of blueberry pie! Maybe I was just tired of cruise ship cuisine when I was here last month, but that's definitely my new last-meal-on-earth request! The restaurant was crowded as my cruise had just pulled in to port that morning, so I was lucky to get a seat when some fellow passengers invited me to share their table. Stewman's is right on the water- what a view! I never even went inside, so I couldn't tell you what it was like in there but outside- magical! It was on my vacation list of places to try, and so very glad I stopped. Everything I ordered was delicious, fresh and visually striking, prices were fair. Honestly, I would have stayed in town and come back for dinner, but . . . next time I'm in Bar Harbor, you'll find me here! Try it, even if you can't sit outside with the waves & sunshine, the food is fantastic!

Great for the Lobster, service was great, great location. Some of the non seafood dishes were just ok. But the lobster was great!

Staff were courteous but not welcoming. Food was subpar. Cold lobster bisque, chewy cold French fries, like twice cooked. Clam chowder was good. Steak salad was nothing special. Steak was cold. French fries onions on top took over the salad and were cold and wimpy. No crispness. Ambiance's was nothing to write home about. Music was kind of country ho down. I would not eat here again...

So delicious! The service, the lobster and everything in between was perfect. Loved the lobster was not disappointed. We were on a cruise so this was just at the port.

Their lobster rolls are great. We got them to go one night. The next night we had dinner there and food was mediocre but the service was the absolute worst. Our server would soend 15 minutes or more talking to one or more guests while neglecting the rest.

Great restaurant in Bar Harbor. We stayed at the Harborside Resort and it was a close walk. You eat out on a pier and see great views of the water. We love watching the boats on the water. The seafood is delicious. Always tastes fresh. We had the seafood tower and the fish dip - which were both phenomenal. Service was good too. Definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone staying in Bar Harbor! Huge

Fantastic experience here. Quintessential Maine eatery on the water, great crab rolls, peel and eat shrimp, haddock sandwiches, and chowder. Excellent service, food came unbelievably fast. Very clean and casual inside. In the summer time, the patio area would be really nice. Prices very reasonable for the area.

Luckily we were just going to stop by for a snack, otherwise we would have been extremely disappointed. The small lobster roll was the priciest from Prince Edward Island to Maine, at $38. It wasn't out of the ordinary at all. The $12 clam chowder was progreso soup with 2 strands of pink stuff; lobster misplaced? I found 2 small square pieces of clam in the "ladle" size soup. The rest of the soup was machine chopped potatoes, exactly like the canned soup. Way over priced for quality and quantity.

We went and asked for oyster to see how well, or not, they are. I asked if they were milky (white fat that make them less tasty), they told me no. Well, of the 12, 1 was not. In addition they open the oysters without knowing how and, as a result, you get some shell mixed with the oyster. So, they could have been good but the work and selection was botched hence only 3 stars.

Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. This place has the best views of the harbor when you eat on their patio.

Great food, friendly staff, fun and vibey music! I got the Caesar salad and strawberry shortcake- they were both delicious. Service was fast! My father got the crab roll and thoroughly enjoyed it. The fries were crispy, warm, and delicious.