Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound

If you are on the hunt for fresh lobster and a locally owned family business , then look no farther. We have had fresh cooked whole lobsters in the past but tonight we had lobster rolls. They do stop cooking live lobsters at 7:15 so keep this in mind if this is your preference. The lobster rolls did not disappoint! They are loaded with so much lobster meat that you have to eat a few pieces off the top before you can pick it up. I was good with this😋 The granddaughter of the proprietor was helping up front when we placed our order and then came to check in on us as we were finishing up! We learned a little bit of the history of the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound . We grabbed a blueberry pie to bring home. We highly recommend dining here.

Food was good! The hot lobster roll was much better than the cold. They cook the lobsters outside in a pit. Great service and decent price for lobster rolls.

Excellent all around experience! Friendly and inviting staff, cute seating area, and the food was DELICIOUS! We had two lobster dinners, lobster stew, lobster Mac ‘n cheese, and their blueberry pie a la mode.

Just dropped in because we saw the line! Oh heavens it was worth it!! Friendly staff and fresh, delicious lobster! I even finally tried their whoopie pie and blueberry soda along this trip. Can't say enough about it, it's a must stop!!!

This came highly recommended to my family by some hardcore new englanders and we were not disappointed. The freshly boiled live lobster is soooo tender. You can tell this is a mom-and-pop-esque family establishment with happy repeat customers in an area plagued by tourist traps. Very laidback

Adorable lobster restaurant with seating indoors or outdoors in their screened area. Excellent food with friendly service. Stopped in and tried their lobster rolls which were wonderful. Tried one cold and one warm and they were great. The lobster was fresh sweet and cooked perfectly. They were delicious. Loved it. Well worth a visit.

A bit hyped (and maybe overrated) lobster shack, as I've had way better boiled lobsters outside of the MDI. Service is friendly and efficient. Boiled lobster is okay, more salty and less juicy vs other shacks. Also ordered clam chowder, and as others have stated, it's watery and barely had any clam inside, mostly runny salt soup with bunch mashed potatoes put in. Overall, I am not impressed. Butter and other necessities costs extra. Some seating have nice lake view.

I stopped into Trenton Bridge lobster for the first time on Saturday. I have been going by it on the way to Acadia for photography for many years and never had a chance to stop in. We had a family gathering on Saturday and would be going by it on the way home. I called to order 11 cooked lobsters and was greeted by the most pleasant voice. She asked how long we would be travelling home so that that could wrap them properly to still be warm when were ready to eat. I had never been asked that before and thought it was a very considerate touch. We arrived right at 3 to pick them up and were greeted with big smiles and 11 lobsters ready to go. I saw that they had blueberry pie on the menu by the slice or full pie. I picked up a full pie to score some bonus points with my cousins. The lobsters were perfect and the blueberry pie was just as good. Everyone was raving about what a fantastic meal we had courtesy of the folks at Trenton Bridge Lobster. I called back on Monday to thank them again for the wonderful customer service and the outstanding food. We had had one of the worst service experiences ever for breakfast that morning at another place so this wonderful experience meritted a call back. When I told the owner I would be writing a review she told me they never ask customers to write them. That spoke to me about their integrity. i was happy to share this experience and I recommend them very highly! They are absolutely worth a visit if you are in the Bar Harbor/Ellsworth area!

The pictures almost say it all for this place. This is a seaside restaurant. You can order lobsters with two types of meat: a "hard" or "softer" texture meat. Both are excellent. Both are tasty. The "softer" texture of meat has a bit of a sweeter taste to it. If you have a hankering for lobster, this is a great place to stop. Go and enjoy.

Just a great place to enjoy a lobster. We ate here 8 years ago and I here we are again, so something attracted us back. Family run place. The lady behind the cash register was the owner and I believe she inherited the place from her parents, so there is a lot of family pride involved. Her dad may have been the guy behind the counter 8 years ago... Regardless she was much more friendly than he was so the service retains has improved. It was recommended by locals so it gets extra credit there. Many of the workers come up from quite a distance and are provided with housing by the owners. We talked to one charming lady who said she had come up for 16 seasons. Needless to say the service was great. You can eat outside if you like. The place sits near a bridge (Yep the name has meaning.) so there are views of the water. We chose to eat indoors. It's typical lobster pound decor. But it's a nice friendly place. Some Lobster pounds tend to be a bit hard core. Not this place. Prices were very reasonable. The lobsters were perfect. Next time I'm around, I will stop by again.

Stopped by Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound on a recent trip to the Bar Harbor area. Like most, it's an order at the counter and they'll call your name to pick up your food sort of set up. They have steaming lobster pots near the front entrance, which were cool to see. The seating inside is somewhat limited but they do have picnic tables outside as well as an attached tent with heaters filled with picnic tables. We opted to eat in the tent which was neat and clean. I ordered their warm lobster roll with drawn butter. You can't go wrong with lobster and butter but the roll itself was flimsy and lightly toasted. I got a cup of clam chowder to go with it which was good. And, of course, a whoopie pie for dessert which was awesome. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were average for the area.

Never been to a lobster pound. I can now say I've had the full experience. I love the local feel to it. I must say it was delicious. You walk in to order at a counter. Lobster rolls, sides, and drinks orders are placed here. If you're getting a cooked lobster you can pick it out and they take it outside to cook. You get a ticket number, pick out a table, and wait for your number to be called. We got a garden salad and an order of lobster mac & cheese to go with our lobsters. The tossed salad was standard fresh greens, cucumber, onion, and cucumber. The packet of Ken's dressing was fine. The lobster M&C was rather expensive but worth every penny. Our lobsters were delicious. I got a large one and was surprised I wasn't stuffed after eating it. We topped it off with blueberry pie. Be advised there's a lot of shell to a lobster. I loved this local lobster pound meal.

Excellent everything! Favorite place to eat when vacationing in Maine! No need to go elsewhere - they are the best!

After our ride on the ferry from Nova Scotia we decided to stop at a lobster boil place for lunch. We decided to try Trenton Bridge. They have large pots out side where they boil the lobster. First we choice the lobster we wanted. This was a bit tough for my wife beings she didnt want to see the live one but that happened. We ordered the meal that came with it of corn on the cob, coleslaw, butter and a bun. It is really a lot of work to eat a whole lobster but we did it. We had a nice time here. Would recommend this place.

Filters and Topics Prices Yelp Images Maps Videos Shopping News Books Perspectives All filters Search Results Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound 4.4(1.4K) ‧ $$ Seafood market ‧ Open 2,041+ Overview Reviews Photos About Main Results Reviews from the web Facebook4.4/5551 votesFoursquare8.3/1084 votesBringFido5/53 votes Google review summary 4.4 (1,449) Reviews All lobster roll149 clam chowder50 butter44 blueberry pie35 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest R Toh 110 reviews·273 photos 2 weeks ago NEW A neat roadside eatery that serves fresh lobsters. The staff are ready to make sure the place is clean. The food is fresh and delicious. ... More Ross "WeGetToTravel" Jones Local Guide·118 reviews·272 photos 5 days ago NEW Stopped here for our last lobster roll on the way out of Acadia national park. The lobster roll here was simple and delicious. Lobster, butter, toasted bread. Very good, one of the best lobster rolls that we've had in New England! And the ... More 1 cristina marin Local Guide·175 reviews·703 photos 2 days ago NEW A friend recommended me this place and it did not disappoint! They let you choose the lobster you want. They have both soft and hard lobster. I had the soft one and it was really tasty. They say the hard one had more meat. The lobster roll ... More +3 Matthew PT Casserly 288 reviews·2213 photos 4 weeks ago Came here on my last night up in Maine. Save for the annoying midwestern tourist that couldn't order for the life of them...it was a very easy experience. To the right was the fresh lobsters in a green cooler and I selected a jumbo. They ... More Facebook 4.9K+ followers Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound, Trenton, Maine. 4786 likes · 194 talking about this · 13704 were here. Fresh Maine Lobsters & local seafood since 1956,... 4.4(551) TrentonBridgeLobster https://www.trentonbridgelobster.com Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound TRENTON BRIDGE LOBSTER POUND® ... Maine lobsters, clams, mussels, oysters and scallops are purchased from local harvesters, shipped to you at their absolute ... RestauranTrenton Bridge is a neat roadside eatery that serves fresh lobsters. The staff are ready to make sure the place is clean. The food is fresh and delicious. A place to stop by for those lobster-lovers.

Everything was delicious, had lobster meal with medium lobster. 10/10...also got a cup of the new england lam chowder, also 10/10. Will be back if ever in Maine again!

We stopped because it was packed at 3:30 in the afternoon so we decided that was a good sign.

Very good. Lobster cooked right there. Corn on cob was awesome. Busy place but plenty of places to sit.

Delicious and fresh lobster! Very helpful people working there they were fast. They were friendly and they wanted to make sure you had everything you needed to cook a perfect lobster at home.

This was our first lobster roll in Maine and we were underwhelmed. We arrived shortly after 11:30am in early August and were able to order and grab a table right away. I would have preferred some Mayo on the hot lobster roll as there was only butter to drizzle on the side. I felt like without the Mayo, this roll was rather plain and bland. We also got a clam chowder and that had large chunks of clam and was very briny. There were also potatoes and celery in the soup.

PASS ON this option, there are much better options nearby. We had the hot lobster roll (is very small compared to others in the area) corn on the cob (tasty), a cup of clam chowder (very watery, tasteless and not much in it). I asked for Tabasco and it was $1.25 for a small portion. As a matter of fact all sauces are in small portions for a fee. The woman who took our order with her husband (the owners) was less than welcoming however the staff are extremely friendly and kind. I would recommend going to BarHarbor Lobster Company. Great food, Friendly staff and the space is beautiful! Treats from the ice cream boat are also amazingly tasty!

We just polished off a 2# lobster and a mound of steamed clams!! The food was amazing. Truly could not get any fresher. Reasonable prices and they are SO nice!! Don't pass this place up if you're visiting Acadia National Park!!

I absolutely love these roadside lobster pounds! This was our favorite during a trip this summer to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We came based on recommendations from family who had visited the year before. Freshly cooked lobster is so, so, so good! They're going to nickel and dime you for every little thing, but that's a tourist place for you. The wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. The blueberry pie is a great way to finish off your meal!

There are so many lobster pounds in this area it's hard to choose where to stop. We were not disappointed with Trenton's though. It was busy with a line out the door so we knew it'd be good. You put your order on a piece of paper while waiting so it actually goes pretty quick. The lobster was insanely good as well as the mussels! We were all so happy with our meals. It was fun sitting with other people at the picnic tables outside and staff was extremely nice.

Delicious lobstah dinner! Sides were good and so was the Old Soaker Blueberry! You will pay for each thing individually.

We drove by on a Friday night & this place was packed! So we made a mental note & came back for lunch the next day. Great cold lobster rolls & friendly service. Absolutely worth the stop - for breakfast, lunch or dinner (they open early!). Whole lobsters, lobster stew, & blueberry cake & pie looked excellent too. Highly recommend!

Eating my way through Maine and trying to get as much lobster as I can. So far, this place was the best. Lobster was tender and sweet and the roll was packed full of lobster. The blueberry pie was absolutely amazing.

Ordered the clam chowder and the hot lobster roll and disappointed. This place is one of the reasons we are taking this trip to Maine so I guess expectations were probably too high. Service was FAST and very friendly. The place does not have any wheelchair accommodation, that was a little surprising to me. The place isn't fancy (Which i actually like) and the lobster is delicious. Not a generous portion (felt more like a snack than a meal) and the chowder was meaty, but watery for $10.

OK stop for fresh lobster, very close to Acadia National Park. Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound appeared on one of the top 10 lobster pound lists (pound meaning like a 'dog pound', except for lobster...the lobsters kept in a 'pound' are alive). Since it opens at 8 am, and we needed to be at Bar Harbor by 10am, this was a perfect location to try another lobster pound during our quick visit to Maine. We got there early (around 7), so took a quick nap while waiting. There is gravel parking, nearby. The owners were walking around and setting up shop, and sure enough, they opened their doors at 8 am sharp. You order and pay at the register, first. We wanted to try whole lobster this time, so ordered two 1.6 lb lobsters (3.2 lbs total) which cost $47.84 (they charge $14.95 per pound cooked, $11.95 if to-go). The lobsters are stored in a cooler and I had no idea when they were caught (didn't ask how old they were to the owner...he was giving off the vibe that he didn't want to answer any dumb questions from a tourist). He chose two for us, and both were so lethargic. It is then cooked outside in sea water kettles, and given to you in about 20 minutes. Everything here is a la carte, so paid a little more for melted butter and an ear of corn. The melted butter (with lemon juice) really added to the flavor of the lobster, and the corn was sweet and perfectly steamed. The lobster meat was mixed: the claw and knuckle was very good, tender and so sweet. Both lobsters were femaies, so were full of roe...which I like. But the tail was tough and very chewy...it had been overcooked which quite frankly surprised me...my wife didn't want to finish her's, so I did and it ended up being a bit of a chore. Everything about this was just OK: it was self-service for everything (they make that very clear in the signage around), the interaction with the owners was from grumpy to cheerful, prices were on the high side if compared to other pounds in the area, there is no outside view overlooking the river, and the food was not great to good. The environment adds a lot to the experience, and I'm sure there are other places where you can get the lobster more fresh. We were the only customers throughout the 1 hour we spent here, and the various workers were setting up the area in preparation for the lunch rush, so it kinda felt like we were in their way. We really appreciated that they were open at 8 am, and gave us the opportunity to have fresh Maine lobster for breakfast...a good experience, which is why this is 3 stars, and not 2.

This was my first lobster feast in Maine and I was very impressed. Definitely try the soft-shell lobsters if you're in the right season. So much sweeter and softer! You choose the size of your lobster before you decide on other sides and/or appetizers. Steamed lobsters were super sweet and amazing as well! Not-so-really tip: finish your steamed seafood prior to the lobster. The lobster is too sweet and tasty and you won't get the full deliciousness of the steamed seafoods anymore. (Everything tastes good and all are super fresh!)

Perfectly cooked steamed lobster & the blueberry pie was to die for! Love this place.

We came around 4pm luckily no waiting line. We ordered 5 small (less than 2lbs) lobsters, personally i only like 1 ro 1.5 lb range. They are fresh and sweet with warm butter. They provide tools for you to eat the lobster, it's so much fun eating outside with beautiful view. Get ready to use your hands. Steam oysters and clams are great. Initially i only ordered 1 dozen oysters and 1 lb clams for our family, I ended up got yelled at because the food is gone before i can take pictures and they complaines i order too littl) ...... So I went back to order 3 more dozens oysters. ( Yes..... My family really can eat ) Be expected to find very small steam oysters. We ordered 4 dozen, in total and about 2 dozens are big ones) we love drinking the oyster juice in the bowl as well. How to order: First you go in and order your lobsters (must have) and other seafood. For lobsters they give you a number and then call you to go in for pickup when it's done cooking. For other seafood they go by calling your name. There's one restroom, very clean. There's also a huge sink outside you can wash your hand immediately after eating which i love. Clean up after you eat : There's a sign telling you where to dump the trash and leave the tools and tray. Also a staff stand by clean the table after we left. I love they leave big box of napkins on the table knowing it's gonna be messy. We enjoyed the whole experience especially the lobsters, ousters, and clam. Oh when we left we got the blueberries soda (A Must try). I hesitated to try the clam chowder or lobster soup because of reading some reviews, let me know how you like them

We saw this place on the food network so when we were planning our trip to the National park we made sure to make a stop for lunch. We got the lobsters of course! They are huge and very affordable. But what was the best were the steamed clams. The broth that it comes in is delicious! Everything is freshly steamed. A must if you're in the area!

Want fresh lobsters? Ask a local. Thanks to Portland CM Steff for this great recommendation on Trenton Bridge. Lobsters, crabs, oysters, and more. Want more when you get back home? They also ship nationwide. After dinner, grab a blueberry pie to go for dessert. Great choice on Trenton Bridge.

DELICIOUS!! Super fresh and amazing. Even has gluten free options. True Maine food and the staff are amazing and so friendly. Boiled potatoes are like candy and the lobster is incredible. Love it! Update: after spending a week in the area- this is the best lobster by a mile. We ate at many places in Bar Harbor and nothing compares. We tried the crab dip on second visit- amazing! This is a special place!!!

This place was well decorated with multiple seating area inside and outside and in the tent. The lobster and the clam are must try! The clam chowder was not the creamy kind. We ate too much!

It was the first stop to grab dinner. It is a family run place. The service was fantastic and food was excellent. The tables were super clean. I would recommend giving it a try.

Stopped here for dinner and it was fantastic. Picked our own lobster and also had the best crab dip I've ever eaten. Highly, highly recommend!!!

Overcooked chewy lobster roll. $30. Good amount of lobster meat, just not that great due to being overcooked. Butter was good.

The lobster was delicious. The service was fast, and the ticket system is nice and stress free. The potato salad and coleslaw were alright, and the prices were to be expected. There's a lot of good seating and the staff was friendly.

Terrible way to have my lobster virginity taken away. Had 'Lobster Stew' worth $22 and it's Literally milk with cut up lobster. More like a lobster cereal... awful and I feel robbed...

This spot was right outside of Acadia National Park. The food was okay. The Lobster seemed a little bland. Pretty pricey for an okay lobster roll and a small dip with crackers

Blueberry pie was delicious! The crust was incredibly flakey despite the filling being so liquidy/wet. The blueberry filling wasn't too sweet either, so when you took a bite of the pie it had just a hint of the blueberry sugars mixed with the butter flakiness of the crust. The hot lobster roll was also tasty. You can't beat fresh caught and cooked lobster! I also got the lobster stew. Buyer beware: it is SCALDING HOT! So tasty and creamy, but it will burn your mouth if you're too eager to eat it (like me).

Steamed Lobster: 5 stars. You can't get lobster fresher than this. You come in, pick your live lobster, they weight it and throw it in the steam pot outdoor immediately. The price is acceptable. Clam chowder: DO NOT ORDER THIS. you have been warned. It's super overpriced. I paid $17 for a bowl with 4 clams in it (yes. I counted). Save your $$ for a dish of steam clam/mussels instead (it's only $25 and you have tons of clams). The chowder is super diluted and not that tasty anyway.

We have been in Maine for over a week and had lobster everyday. This lobster today was the best of the entire trip. We were very happy at how incredibly it was prepared. It was delicious! We talked to the owners who take great care to make everything perfect. It was a perfect end to a wonderful vacation.

Fresh lobster and great service!! We got to learn how to crack open the lobster and eat every part of it!! The workers are so friendly and the place is ultra clean!!

Kind, attentive waitstaff....they deserve 5 stars. But the clam chowder, while it had good flavor, was excessively watery. Tons of clam in it, however! The lobster roll was good....plentiful chunks of cold lobster (they also offer it hot) but the bun was lack-luster. Tasted like cardboard. A potato roll would make all the difference! Husband had crab cakes....full of crab, but a very small portion. He said they were delicious...but certainly not enough for a meal....more of an appetizer. And it came with nothing else (no chips, etc.). Best part? The blueberry pie a la mode! Served hot and fresh....hubby doesn't like blueberries, but he gobbled up half my slice! (I happily shared.). This, plus a can of Diet Coke and an iced tea....$90+!!! Very expensive for what we got.

We stopped here on our way into Bar Harbor for lunch. We were excited to try famous fresh Maine lobster but were unfortunately disappointed. The lobster roll was not special. We were charged $1.50 for butter when the cashier phrased it as if it was included, so beware. We also found that the steamed lobster price we were charged didn't match what the board/menu said ($20 for small a small steamed lobster). Be prepared to be rung up with unexpected prices. It was a fun experience to sit outside on the patio and enjoy lobster, but we won't be returning.

After paying $35 for a lobster roll earlier in the week we found Trenton's. Not only was the lobster roll $10 cheaper, but it was 10x more delicious. Owners were incredibly kind and the service was fast and fresh. Definitely will be coming back!

Tourist trap, but you gotta do it for the experience. We stopped in around 430p on a Thursday in October and it was pretty packed so I can't even imagine what it is like during the peak season. The ordering process is a little convoluted but I guess that adds to the charm; if your order includes the lobster at all you have to order in the right line and pick your dinner, if your order doesn't include lobster you can just go straight into the left line with the register. The guy asks how big of a lobster you're thinking and then picks one based on how much you said, he's pretty good at estimating on the first try. After order took around 20 minutes to get our food. We got a lobster and steamer clams and everything was delicious and tasted super fresh. They have both inside and outdoor seating in a tent outside which we chose. Don't have much to add besides a good experience and food tasted fresh.

Lobsters are good and fresh. A great value for your money too whether you buy the small ones or the big ones. Perfectly cooked. Steamed oysters were fine. Service was really good. Staff was really attentive and was really nice. There's outside seating which was very family friendly. Ambiance is very pleasant for the summer.

VERY DISAPPOINTING... My husband and I had dinner here tonight. 2 Lobster Rolls and 2 Local Sodas Grand Total - $64.69 The local soda was great, the bun was great, the melted butter was great. That's where the greatness ended. The side of chips it came with was stale but, worse than that, sadly, was the lobster. The lobster was terrible - the worst I have ever had. The portions were small, despite that, I could not even bring myself to finish mine. Some of the lobster pieces tasted terribly and some were so chewy and tough I couldn't eat them no matter how much I chewed. I had to spit out about 1/4 of my lobster. I expected sweet tender lobster like I have had other local places in the area. Boy was I wrong! I will never return to this place and cannot recommend it. Overall - Too expensive, very small portions, extremely low quality.

I arrived at the Lobster Pound and saw a good sized line outside. I found a parking and got in line. I hate lines, but based on Yelp and the line, I figured it had to be great, right? So, Im in line. A guy comes out of the restaurant and starts asking people if they want whole lobster or something else from the menu. Wait dude, I havent even seen a menu, neither had anyone else in front of me. I inquired, how much is the whole lobster? He told me that charge by the pound, then he turned and walked away before I could ask my follow up question. How much is it per...never got the rest out. He came out again a little while later and again hes telling people, if you want whole lobster go inside and order. If you want something else, step aside and Ill take your order. I still dont know what's on the menu. He hands me a little clipboard with a list of items you can order. No prices though, and no idea how much the lobster is per pound. Ok, I want to compare the lobster rolls, so thats what I ordered. The order came out pretty quickly. The lobster was pretty good. Unfortunately it was a little chewy, but nothing I couldn't handle. Id say about half as much meat as another place I tried the day before, but it wasnt bad overall. Much more bread than at the other place. The coleslaw was fresh, but just regular coleslaw. And some chips on the plate If I ever come back to Maine I would like to try this place again (maybe) but next time Id like to try the whole lobster.

Lobster Stew My husband ordered a lobster and made it a dinner. He enjoyed his food and would probably give this place a higher rating. I ordered the lobster stew. It was like having a bowl of milk with maybe butter and a small amount of lobster. It had no flavor except buttery mile. If you go to this place stay clear of the lobster stew.

Absolutely amazing experience! Delicious food and friendly people! So glad we made this stop!

We always stop here when we're visiting MDI. The best place to get a whole lobster, you get to see the one you're going to eat and watch them weigh it. Tastes delicious as do the mussels. The owners are so nice and helpful.

We picked up two live lobsters and a "bowl" of clam chowder for take out to complement other food we had at home already. I was a little surprised when I was handed a small one serving container of chowder which cost $17. I've had amazing chowder before that I'd pay $20+ for so I was hopeful that this would be similar. It was probably the worst clam chowder I've ever had in my life. What we got was a bowl of hot watery broth that literally tasted like water with some potatoes and three pieces of clams. I hate writing bad reviews for smaller businesses but I haven't felt this ripped off in a long time. I ended up cooking up more potatoes and adding in more steamers that we were making. We had a random can of Progresso (which is nothing exciting to begin with) lying around and picked up an extra carton at the store to mix in to make it have some flavor. 2 stars because the potatoes in the chowder were cooked nicely and the lobster they purchase to sell to us was fresh.