Paul S.
Yelp
We came here on the recommendation of someone we met at the Bar Harbor campground and I have to say I wish we were able to find and thank her for the recommendation! This was the best lobster our family could remember having and it was nicely priced for the times. We ordered:
Half dz. Petit Manan oysters
Half dz. Bar Harbor blondes (my fav).
Clam Chowder
Lobster roll
Bluberry Pie
Freedom's edge Cider
However, the big deal here was the Downeast Feast! It is literally big - huge! For about $100 you get five lobsters, a ton of mussels and clams and five corn on the cob served in a big metal washbucket. Served with a bunch of melted butter and lemons. Yeah, baby, this is what we were looking forward to in Maine! The lobster was perfectly prepared and we devoured the shellfish as well. Frankly, when we've been to other lobster places on either coast, east or west, we are always left wondering, "This was OK, but why the fuss over these big bugs?" Not this time! It was super fresh, tasty and a much different experience than we've had before, even though we've had fresh out of the tank lobster (I mean, sent to the West coast from Maine by jet and kept in a special multi-thousand gallon lobster pen). This was twice the food, half the cost and infinitely better tasting!
Oh, God, now I want to go back to Maine!
The other stuff was also pretty great. No duds (ie. closed shells) in the mussels and clams, and they tasted great as well. Sweet, sweet corn. Fresh oysters, all great!
The other star of the meal was the excellent staff at the TL. They were friendly, engaging and efficient. Once you get through the line (there is always a line) and sit down, it all happens pretty fast - but, they are not rushing you. it's just that you are not waiting for someone to come and take your order, etc. It all just rolls and the the folks are fun to talk with.
So, when within a hundred miles of this place, make the effort to come and treat yourself!