Wonderful restaurant close to our lake house. First, it's right on a boat yard with beautiful views of the water. Choice of indoor or outdoor seating - we decided to eat inside as it was still a bit chilly in May. Our server was friendly and super-efficient giving us a great dining experience. Started with lobster martinis (one gin and one vodka) with a bit of lobster brine and a lobster garnish. They were just the right saltiness, just delicious! Of course we had lobster rolls and again we had one of each - one hot with buttery goodness and one cold with yummy mayo. Both were absolutely filled with lobster and were outstanding! We fully enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend!! read more

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Very popular spot for dinner on a Saturday night in September. No reservations, so come expecting a wait. We didnt have to wait because we were ok with outside. The view is lovely of the boats on the bay, but bring some warm layers! Lobster bisque with a side of cornbread hit the spot! Eatable flowers and special oil drizzle made the dis feel extra special. Their take on an old fashioned cocktail was well balanced and nuanced. Staff was friendly and efficient. Parking can get tight here, but we found a spot. read more

Abel's Lobster - Lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Amazing Abel's! Emma's hospitality was a wonderful complement to our memorable meal. Cocktails to start followed by crab fritters and a bus-size serving of cornbread. Our mains included the Lazy Lobster--no tools required--and spicy mussels in a broth so remarkable I asked for a straw. Because we'd spent the day cycling through Acadia--29 miles on non-electric bikes--we ended our extraordinary meal with a well-deserved slice of perfect blueberry pie with maple crème fraîche! I dunno--is it possible that I've died and gone to heaven?! When we return, we'll come a bit earlier to catch the sunset. read more

Abel's Lobster - I was well into my mussels--and half the cornbread had been devoured--when it occurred to me to take a snapshot! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Fresh lobster, tasty cocktails, and unbeatable views Abel's Lobster was such a lovely stop during our time in Bar Harbor. I'd never had a warm lobster roll before, but since they offered the option, I gave it a try--and it was very tasty! That said, I still prefer the classic cold version. Either way, the lobster was incredibly fresh and delicious, which made both styles worth savoring. The outdoor seating area is beautiful, with peaceful views that make the whole experience feel extra special. We also tried a couple of their cocktails, which were unique and flavorful--definitely not your average beachside drink menu. If you're looking for a scenic, relaxed spot with fresh seafood and great drinks, Abel's is a winner. I'd happily return to try more from the menu and soak in that view again. read more

Abel's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Best lobster ever!!! Got the lazy lobster and it was truly a delicious experience. We got seated pretty quickly- honestly don't know why people would wait hours for outside dining when the restaurant itself is great! Lemonade is delicious, food was so great. We had Dai (?spelling) as our waitress and she was wonderful. Loved this! Will be going back for sure! read more

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We went here after my brother and wife wedding. They gave us a free appetizer on them and we ordered the half dozen of oysters. Here is what we ordedred 1. 2 Lazy lobster 2. 2 Maine Lobster rolls 3. 2 Crab rolls 4. Spicy Mussels 5. Crab fritter 6. Steamer Clams 7. Fish Chowder 8. Maine Blueberry Pie 9. Pudding 10. Hook and Line Caught Halibut 11. Cornbread 12. Fried Clams I recommend most of the food except maybe the Halibut as it was dry and a little disappointed. The Fish chowder. I enjoyed the lobster the most however. The Maine blueberry pie was good, reminded me of the Knott's Boysenberry Pie. The sides I recommended was coleslaw and the fries. The fries was good without too much salt. Overall the bill was around $550 dollars, but worth the money. I recommend this place despite waiting for 40 minutes on a Wednesday. There were no reservation. read more

Beautiful view right on the bay. We had to wait 45 mins for our table (which was fine- the view was amazing) and the parking was kinda hectic- there's a little lot that gets full quickly so everyone kinda just parks wherever. But the staff were all super nice and helpful and the food itself was really good ! I got the fish bisque and it was really good !! Overall would visit if in the area. So beautiful. read more

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Service was great and food was good. Highlights were the blueberry pie and the lobster. The burger was good too. Did not enjoy the cornbread too much as it ate dry. The lobster roll was ok but we preferred it from other places. The sauce felt a bit heavy. There was an hour wait on a Friday around 630pm. Great sunset views from the water. read more

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Abel's Lobster was discovered upon a recommendation of some friends, and it did not disappoint! We knew we would have a wait on the Thursday evening we visited, and it was a 25 minute wait, just as we had been told. They have one bartender for the entire place, but drinks didn't back up and were quick to arrive. I ordered an old fashioned at the bar and brought it outside to enjoy by the fire while we waiting. I can tell the view must be amazing, but it was dark outside, so we did not get to see it. But the grounds are pretty awesome, nonetheless. When we were seated inside, Jane took amazing care of us. We ordered a couple of appetizers (brussels were delish) and wine, and then settled on our main order. I was in Maine almost a week and had not had the steamed lobster yet, so I ordered that. Let me tell you, it was delicious! Very fresh and easy to peel. The butter/garlic sauce was good, but i like tasting the flavor of the lobster itself. I ordered a side of coleslaw which was also nice. For dessert, 3/5 at the table ordered the blueberry pie. I took a bite and it was pretty tasty, and I don't even care for pie! The meal was pretty reasonably priced as well. If I make it back up there, Abel's is absolutely on my list to return to! read more

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amazing vibe, clearly a classic The wood fired lobster-pot feed by fresh sea water screams authenticity and immediately had me ready to join their lobster cult. Food was excellent and reasonably priced read more

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We arrived before they opened for dinner and there was already a line- understandably so. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the view of the water. Loved the casual picnic tables and uneven dirt floor. Ordered lobster mac and cheese and a lobster roll, both of which were packed lobster meat. The mac and cheese was perfection. The blueberry pie was delicious as well. read more

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Charming, New England Lobster You can't come to Maine without eating a lobster roll, and Ables has a good one. After a day of hiking in the national park, this is the perfect stop off for a quick snack or dinner. Dine inside or out. As you can see from the photos I dined outside in the cool evening air. Today I had the main lobster roll, on a buttery brioche with lemon chive aïoli. ($39), large chunks of lobster in a creamy Savory sauce .... what more can you ask for? Delicious. Also ordered their cornbread large ($10) which was enough for two people and was really good. Service was super friendly and attentive which made for an enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend Ables and I will be back again Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, X and yelp as a travel the world in search of the perfect dining experiences. Instagram: @noodlesoupr Instagram: @zarasiii read more

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Great old school seafood place perched on a hill overlooking the bay with lots of outdoor tables. Staff was fantastic, explained everything and responsive to all of our needs. Brought a water bowl for our dog without being asked. Split a beer battered fish and chips with my wife and it was plenty for the two of us. Delicious crispy batter on the fish, perfectly cooked. Great place for lunch or dinner with great views and service. read more

As others have said get ready for a wait as there are no reservations. I think lunch is the better play. Service was great. Our server was attentive and friendly. Setting is fantastic. We ate outside on a picnic table in the pines with filtered views of the harbor. I didn't check out the indoor seating area. The ground of the outside seating area is very rough, uneven, sloping, and riddled with tripping hazards so if you are elderly or have mobility challenges, you may want to sit inside. I thought the food was really good. We had steamers, lobster, mussels and some kids items. Everything was delicious. The wafting wood smoke added to the atmosphere. A little touristy and the annoying clientele you'd expect of the area but probably less than other options closer to Bar Harbor. I would definitely go back. Just get there early! read more

Abel's Lobster - Steaming shack on the left with the main restaurant building and deck under the pines. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

What a terrific experience outside. The soups were incredible, the fried chicken sandwich was world class and the burger was great quality. read more

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You think you turned off the wrong road as you start down the hill past the sail boat repair shop, but when you get to the bottom of the drive, you know you are in the right place! We were seated quickly, the service was friendly and the food was wonderful. We sat outside by the water and enjoyed the view and fresh air. read more

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I really wanted to love this place, but it fell short. The location view is lovely--right on the water with a decent view of Sommes Sound (one star). If you're arriving by boat, dock parking is very limited but doable. Lunch seemed better as we tried docking for dinner a few times and it was full. I ordered the haddock sandwich with coleslaw. It was just okay--nothing special. I asked for a gluten-free roll (as advertised for an upcharge) , but the waiter seemed unsure if they had such rolls even though it's listed. Curious, why offer a gluten-free bun if the beer batter for the fish has gluten, which defeats the purpose. Obviously the chef team doesn't understand such allergies. Customer service really makes or breaks a meal. The hostess seemed indifferent upon arrival with a tinge of attitude, and our waiter was curt (and more concerned about yellow jacket's stinging than her guests). Also, she spoke to my wife in the third person instead of engaging with her directly l, which was odd and off putting. My sandwich initially arrived without the gluten-free roll I requested, and I had to double-check. The young male server was terrificly friendly. He also spoke Spanish, which was a plus. Apologized and returned with the correct roll, with a big smile. He was great! (star number two) Overall, overpriced and underwhelming food. Food was mediocre, service was mediocre. With better choices on the island, I won't be back. read more

We came to Abel's Lobster for an early dinner after a long day of hiking, and ordered the Spicy Mussels, Crab Rangoon Grilled Cheese, and Abel's Fish Chowder. Spicy Mussels ($18) was made with Korean chili, shallot, coconut milk, nuoc cham, with a side of sourdough toast. It was okay and had a mild spice. Crab Rangoon Grilled Cheese ($25) included challah Maine crab, with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce and fries. The grilled cheese was interesting and pretty good, but the star were the fries. Thick cut, inside was soft while outside was perfectly crisp and salted. Did not feel heavy. Abel's Fish Chowder ($19) was made with traditional style haddock, bacon, potatoes, and herbs. The soup was pretty bland without the bacon. Our server was nice, but service was pretty slow despite it being pretty empty. And I have a slight pet peeve when servers stand in front of you when you are paying and calculating tip. read more

Abel's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Solid spot - we got the lobster bisque, fried clam plate and a wedge salad. My favorite was the lobster bisque - very creamy and packed with lobster flavor. Prices were a little steep, but the quality pays off read more

Abel's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Decently priced and did not disappoint! We each got a full lobster and it was delicious. They give you two dipping sauces and they complemented the meat really well. The lobster itself was really fresh and juicy. Got the blueberry pie as dessert and it was ok, but nothing too noteworthy! Highly recommend the lobster though! read more

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AMAZING! Best place we stopped out of our whole trip to Maine. We were actually told about it from the rental car company She was right! A little hard to see if it's dark but keep looking- it's worth it. We had the fried fish and fries. Dreaming we will get to go back one day!! read more

Abel's Lobster - Fried fish sandwich with fries - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Place did not disappoint. I knew from past reviews to expect wait time so didn't go hungry AND brought charged phone, jacket, and kindle. You can have a drink at the bar or outside while you wait. It was gorgeous out. Enjoyed my IPA. Since it was chilly, chose to eat inside. Had the lobster chowder and the corn bread. Chowdah was fantastic with many large chunks of lobster. Corn bread was standard but paired well. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Abel's Lobster - Outside area - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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We had the best experience and meal! We sat outside and had a perfect table for the sunset which was fantastic! The hostess was so friendly and smiled and cleaned a table off for us that had a great view for the sunset. She set the tone for the evening which was great! It was peaceful and the cafe lights and view made it feel like a movie. The food was fantastic too! Highly, highly recommend and would go back for sure! read more

Ambiance and service top shelf. Lobster and crab rolls beyond delicious and fries unexpectedly perfect. Cornbread a real treat also!

We came here for lunch and the best place is to get seated outside where you can get water views. They did seat us outside on the picnic tables where there are tree roots and it is uneven ground. There are other outdoor areas (more in the sun) that is on flatter surfaces. We ordered the korean spicy mussels ( a must get favorite of ours), lobster roll (while it is good, the bread in our opinion could have been better for the price), and firewood lobster (sweet and meaty). You would want to come here for the ambiance and the surrounding, taking the scene in as you dine. While we enjoyed the food overall, you are paying for the quality of the food and the scenery. With just these 3 dishes, we ended paying over $100. You can still find other menu items that are more pocketbook friendly but we really wanted to try out these staple dishes and the korean mussels (which ended up being our favorite out of the 3). read more

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Came for blueberry pies stayed for the views!!! Very nice ambiance and tasty pie, but prices are quite steak. We were also eager to try the lobster chowder but it is no longer offered read more

Abel's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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The food and the service were excellent. I sat at the outdoor bar near the water and watched boats sail by while having lunch. read more

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Wonderful food and service. The best lobster roll and lobster Mac and cheese! Emma was a great waitress and the rest of the staff were really welcoming ! Will be back when we return to Maine read more

Abel's Lobster - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Hannah was a wonderful server! We arrived late and the staff was very accommodating and understanding. Food came out quickly after we ordered! This was one of our favorite meals on our Acadia Vacation. read more

Wonderful view from both inside and outside the restaurant. Stopped in for lunch after a long day of hiking. Cornbread was delicious and absolutely massive. read more

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It's perfect. We got there as they opened and had a nice picnic table near the water. Service was great.

We cannot recommend this place enough. A perfect quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor with a gorgeous view of the water. We ordered the two lobster rolls and one lobster bisque as well as the harvest salad and it was the perfect lunch for three. We also loved the blueberry pie with homemade maple whip! Truly a highlight of our trip. Ask for Kate! She was such an incredible waitress! read more

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Second time here in two days.Comfortable dining room. Jojo did a nice job serving. Lobster was delicious. read more

Abel's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Had a great dinner. Loved the whole steamed lobsters and cocktails. It was too windy for seating outside, so we got a window table inside with a nice view. We will definitely come back next trip to Bar Harbor. read more

Truly such a fun experience! Amazing food with such nice and friendly service. Our dog even got good snacks too, a milk bone and a bite of fresh lobster (drenched in butter). Highly recommend coming here in all seasons! read more

Abel's Lobster - Strawberry Ginger Margarita and Lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Great service by Tim at the bar and Drew at the table. Both friendly and helpful. Reasonable prices for drinks and food. Seating inside or outside. Enjoyed the indoor rustic ambiance with nice views. Began with steamed clams and while a few were a bit sandy, they had great flavor. For entrees we had the Lazy Man's Lobster (de-shelled on a bed of grits) and the 2 lb steamed Lobster with a small side of potato salad (just ok). Lobster was fresh and delicious! read more

Abel's Lobster - Abel's view - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

As a single older woman I have enjoyed Able's several times. I work in Bar Harbor & recommended Ables all the time. Apparently they don't need the business. I went alone to have lunch & was told I could eat outside or at a high seater iron table. I told the hostess I would like a shorter seat. I have had two knee replacement & have short legs. So that seating is very uncomfortable for me. And the weather was chilly. They had several larger seating areas available. But because I was one, I was told I could not sit at one of those tables. It's hard enough eating alone but when people are not accommodating to your preference it just makes it even harder. Especially when you see seating options available & they tell you, you are not worth it. Isolation is a terrible thing. read more

Stopped here for lunch after a morning of hiking through Acadia. Sat outside at the picnic tables and enjoyed the view with my husband! We both got lobster rolls- one that was warm & buttery and the other tossed with light mayo. Both were absolutely delicious!! Easily the best lobster roll I've ever had. Our server was also lovely, everything came out fast and it was an all around great visit here. read more

Abel's Lobster - the most delicious lobster roll I've ever had!! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Abel's was so cute and a perfect place to watch the sunset! The food was amazing! The spring salad was unique and so fresh. My boyfriend said the crab fritters were the best he's ever had! The hosts and our server were lovely too. Would go back & we highly recommend!! read more

Abel's Lobster - Spring salad, crab fritters and fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Driving in feels a little weird. Looks like some marina. I think it is a functioning marina not sure. Big expensive boats line your entrance when you arrive and open up to some beautiful view of the bay with picnic benches and greenery. It has the vibe of a vineyard in the countryside. Infrequently, seals will chill on the rafts out there and sailboats will be out there too. They have a pretty good assortment of foods. When we went, the oysters were some of the best tasting I've ever had which might not be saying much as I don't seek it out very often. Super clean taste w salty flavor. The lobster roll was pretty straight forward. Lemony with a light mayonnaise sauce to elevate that lobster. Tasty and filling. Cornbread was the move here. Flaky with a signature sumac butter. Make sure to use the butter. Helps lubricate your throat. Maybe, our batch was a bit dry. The chicken sandwich was tasty. I went back in June so it has been a bit. I recall wanting it to be a bit more tender but the flavor was certainly there. Potato salad was stellar. Grab a beer, some decent quality food, maybe pick up the Acadia lobster after your hikes, relax! read more

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