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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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

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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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

The view is absolutely spectacular!! The vibe is so chill, the drinks are awesome! Their Lobster Chowder w/a side of Cornbread was absolute perfection!! Highly Recommend!!! (They do not do reservations, so come about 15 minutes prior to when they open/reopen.) read more

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My 16yr old and I happened upon Abel's Lobster as we were looking for a meal after arriving in Bar Harbor. The staff was amazing and kind. Our waiter Eric worked hard to make sure we were happy. I had the lobster chowder and a side of corn. The chowder was full of flavor and spice that I loved! The large chunks of lobster definitely were delicious. Corn was perfectly cooks and fresh. I enjoyed my meal with the house lemonade mixed with the iced tea. Perfect sweetness to my spicy chowder. My son had the cheeseburger with fries. The burger was cooked just the way he requested (medium rare) and was delicious with the Hawaiian bun. The highlight of his meal was definitely the French fries! They were very hard to resist. And he had it with the blueberry soda. We couldn't be happier with our delicious meal after a long day of driving. read more

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

We loved our experience at Abel's during our trip to Maine. The views are scenic and the atmosphere is calming and cool while also being family/kid friendly which was important to us. We shared oysters and a bowl of the lobster bisque which were great. The fish and chips were huge and lightly fried. My husband got a lobster with corn on the cob and really enjoyed it. Our waiter , the hostess, and all the staff we encountered were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone is the Bar Harbor area. read more

Great place! Love the view and everything was perfect! I got the lobster bisque and lobster roll. SO MUCH LOBSTER!!! Would def come back! read more

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

We tried going to Abel's for dinner. We sat at a table for 10-15 min with no one coming over acknowledging us- I guess we were invisible. When a waitress was asked if someone could come over, she snapped " you need to be patient"! When it was expressed that this was not an acceptable response. We got up and walked out. It was expressed to the staff that she was rude, she responded that we were rude! No one apologized and said, no worries we will take care of you. Sad way to run a restaurant and treat tourists. read more

After trying many lobster joints on the Island, Abel's comes out to be the best place my wife and I have tried so far. The lobster rolls were fresh, and the bisque was creamy and flavorful. Service was fantastic as well. I would highly recommend! read more

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

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This place was amazing!!! Between the people, the views and the food knocked it outta the park!!! It is a little hidden but worth looking for. We did end up sitting inside due to a storm so it was a little warm but didn't take away from the overall experience. It was our family vacation dinner so we tried lots of food the muscles were my favorite!!! read more

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Best lobster roll of the trip! Corn bread was excellent. Halibut perfection. Great views and sunset. Only drawback is the "hilly" outside seating with coarse rocks, it's hard for babies and strollers. read more

The food is great and the service is good. Like all the other lobster places they don't take reservations(and why would they). At lunch time you can be seated in a reasonable period of time, but if you're coming for dinner get there early or be prepared to wait an hour or more to be seated. Have come here numerous times and tonight is my last time for dinner - at 7:30 it was an 1-15 minutes to be seated so we just left. I'm not blaming Abels - that's just the way it is. Lunch only for me from now on. But if you're one of those people who doesn't mind waiting in line for long periods of time - well have at it. read more

Good food. Fresh. Friendly, attentive servers. Beautiful views. Over looks a beautiful water scene, great for sunsets. HAS outdoor seating and game area. Would definitely return. read more

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Really great stop after a long day in Acadia. The food was delicious and service was great. I highly recommend the creamy crab and chard dish and the lobster chowder, which had large chunks of lobster and fresh crunchy summer corn. read more

Abel's Lobster - Creamy crab and chard dip - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Nice food and service and so worth a try. Miss Alice and Blue Baron are drinks in photo. Sunset was nice. read more

Abel's Lobster - A really good meal and spot to see sunset. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

Great food, great service, incredible location. Best lobster prices in the area. Had the lazy lobster and a few beers. Great way to end a day of hiking in Acadia! read more

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

Perfect lunch spot in Acadia. Over looking Somes Sound. Plenty of tables to sit outside, however it was so hot we ate inside. Our waiter was nice but didn't get our order correct. He was a bit forgetful and slow service. Our lunch was delicious. Fresh oysters and lobster rolls, can go wrong. read more

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This was our first time here and we will definitely be returning! Emma was very attentive and gave helpful suggestions. The fried haddock was delicious. Very fresh! Thank you!!! read more

Perfect place to watch the sunset! Delicious food! The best corn bread of Maine! The Cream Ale beer from Maine was spectacular!!! The only down side of the restaurant is customer service. We were not welcomed. They were short in staff which we understand, specially after going to many restaurants, but they did not need to be rude. The hostesses was so stressed! We almost gave up but there was a beautiful sunset coming so we stayed. After the food came, we forgave them :) read more

Abel's Lobster - Sunset outside the restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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Oh boy - where to start? Let's pick the good- the location is excellent ( on the water) and the restaurant's rustic ambiance was just right. The salad was incredible. Our server was nice and we wish we'd seen more of her. She was pretty non existent which isn't a bad thing until you're looking to ask about the menu, water refills, let her know the cornbread was all dried out as was the blueberry pie. I saw other servers hustling so I would limit this review on service to the one we got by chance. I did buss my own table from the lobster mess. Location : WINNER Ambiance: WINNER Appetizer : salad WINNER Lobster: meh Side: cornbread HORRIBLE dessert: blueberry pie HORRIBLE So if you're looking for a great place to have a stellar salad choose Abel's . If you're after great food, there are better places. Sigh. read more

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Great food, casual atmosphere. Best price on lobster around the area. Brando and Rayelle really made us feel welcome. We appreciate the outdoor seating with the strung lights and the beautiful water view. We also appreciate the indoor seating which we opted for to ward off possible insects. My husband liked the Acadia beer. My son liked the blueberry soda. I opted for Sauvignon blanc. The cornbread can be expensive. It was $12 for us for some reason. We enjoyed watching the cooks outside in the kitchen gazebo All around this is a nice place and you can attend as you are even after a hike in beautiful Acadia Park. read more

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To start off with the positive, the atmosphere was great + it has gorgeous views. Cute twinkling lights + a fire pit to sit out by the water. The cornbread + pimento cheese were both delicious, we didn't love them together, but individually they were both very good. The lobster chowder had good flavor, was just a smaller portion than I expected + I left hungry. The service was sub par - I was out of water and the server only filled the little tiny glass halfway, which was immediately gone again after spending our day hiking, really wanted some water with dinner. No offer for to-gos or clearing things off the table. Checked back before we could try our food + then not again. The burger - fries were good - definitely hand cut. Burger was cooked medium as asked but the roll seemed old. It was crumbly + fell apart, my husband was extremely disappointed with it (and he's normally happy with everything he gets). Unfortunately, Abel's was not a win for us. Would come back + have a glass of wine and cheese board outside and watch sunset , but go elsewhere for dinner. read more

Excellent atmosphere and delicious food with table service by an efficient and friendly waitstaff.

I came here with friends and my husband the other night. The view is incredible! We had to wait about an hour for a table as they don't take reservations. But I didn't mind as we could grab a drink and watch the sun down. I definitely recommend doing that on a warm evening! I had fish and chips - they grilled a piece of fish for me which was delicious and it came with a side of fries. Unfortunately they didn't include anything green like they did for the non-gluten free options but it was still delicious. My friends also had fish and chips along with oysters, the corn bread and a beet salad. They said it was all delicious! If you're in the area I'd recommend going here. It doesn't have the most options for gluten and dairy free but it's a nice atmosphere and they have a few delicious options. read more

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

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We stumbled upon Abel's during our vacation to Acadia National Park. The setting is right on the harbor with a view of the bay. The servers were extremely helpful and the food was delicious. Next time we're in town, we'll definitely be back! read more

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

Great views and service. The lobster rolls were very good. The steamers were the best I've had in a while - no sand or grit at all. Also had a whole lobster - very good. read more

Beautiful view. Lazy Lobster was delicious, even if you don't like grits, try it it's like whipped butter with a slight whipped potato texture even the peas where a delight. Dog friendly! Good service, knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and kind. Haddock sandwiches are large and delicious. The tartar sauce is unique; if your meal depends on the old classic then don't order the haddock - my sister needs her dip dip and she was very caught off guard. What could be done better? Nothing you get what you expect and more with the great flavours! read more

The service was amazing, and the atmosphere is old New England waterfront. My haddock fish and chips was a large serving.

The listing for this restaurant should be in Bar Harbor instead of Mount Desert ME. Bar harbor is less than 10 minutes away. Abel's ambiance is just over the top... outdoor tables available in a beautiful shaded area nestled around a cook shack that used wood fired stove to steam the lobsters. Incredibly delicious and just encompasses New England lobster. The menu is focused on what Abel's does best. Fish and chips, boiled lobster, a few sandwiches, salads and soups. Service was more than friendly. Prices were better than anything we found in Bar Harbor, or Camden, or in Portland. Highly recommend this special, hard to find jewel. read more

We had an amazing dinner at Abel's! Slight wait for a table, but so worth it. The cocktails hit the spot & the lobster was delicious, and so reasonably priced! The timing was spot on as we got to enjoy a gorgeous sunset. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back when we are back in town. read more

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Love this place. Spent a week in Maine and made the point to go back to Abel's, as our experience was really good a few years ago. The lobster stew with their special corn bread is just unbeatable! Ordered for the first time the steamer, extremely fresh and so sweet! A must-go place if you are in the area! read more

Abel's Lobster - Steamer, so fresh! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Desert, Maine

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The service and food were fantastic. Tabitha was such a sweetheart. The staff so much fun; we went back the next day to watch the sunset. read more

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Ambiance is nice. Service was good, though we waited a bit too long for the bill after our meal. Outdoor seating looked lovely, but was closed during our arrival. The dry Riesling from The Finger Lakes was amazing. We all ordered the seafood chowder as our meal. Hubby loved his. I found it a bit too spicy for my taste. It was an okay meal, but nothing special. read more

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This was truly the perfect ending to our 10 night camping trip. We had both of our dogs with us and they were so accommodating. Every member of the waitstaff that came near our table greeted our dogs, Reggiano and Mozzarella! To start, we ordered the creamy lobster and chard dip. Honestly, to die for. It was delicious. We finished every last bite of it. The wood fired lobster was perfectly cooked and the lobster chowder was delicious. I definitely was tempted to lick the bowl haha ! Great service, perfect view, excellent food ! read more

We ventured to Abel's because it was listed as woman owned and a safe space for LGBT people on google. After arriving, it was clear that this was a very special place! The ambiance alone would keep us coming back-- this restaurant is located on a quiet cove with rustic picnic tables, an outdoor bar, and string lights. Freddie, our server, was friendly and made us feel at home. The price of the lobster was actually below market price. Also, if you think you're in the wrong place because it looks like a shipyard, keep going. You are, in fact, in the right place. read more

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

Everything we tried was great. It was quick and service was great. There's also great views from the restaurant. I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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My husband and I came here on a recommendation while on vacation and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and the staff was so friendly/helpful. read more

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Wow - Totally awesome! Randomly chose to eat at Abel's due to it being the closest lobster shack on our travels around Mount Desert Island. Will be coming back for sure. Food: Got the wood fired lobster. It was absolutely delicious. Might be the best lobster I've ever had! So juicy and fresh. Good size. For drinks, they offer local craft beers, I got the Bissel Brothers IPA. Good stuff. Atmosphere: Sat outdoors. We were at a high top table facing the water. It was amazing. The sun sets in front of you, as sit in front of the water and boats. Service: It took a while before the waitress came over to say hello and we ordered our first drinks. We were wondering if they forgot about us. But once the waitress took our first drink and appetizer order, it was smooth sailing from that point forward. read more

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