Here is a secret... do not eat inside Bar Harbor area, come miles away and hit some dive locations! There are plenty! We chose this location after eliminating two others. Glad we eliminated those two because when we passed the other locations they were jam packed with people. Acadia Lobster had a line, but it went fast enough where we could figure out our game plan for dinner. Seating was comfortable. We sat inside at a large double picnic table set up. The staff!! Let me tell you about the staff! They were amazing and so hardworking! The gal at the register was so patient and did not appear stressed at all with the line and amounts of people. She was bubbly and delivered service with a smile. A young man whom I call her partner in crime was a blast. He was on getting those drinks, delivering food and delivering their amazing blueberry pie. He was so much fun! He even interacted with the kiddos. There were two cooks that I saw. Dropping corn, picking out lobster, plating food ect. They had it down like a well oiled machine. We did not have to wait long for our food. One last employee I saw.... This older gentleman bussing tables and delivering food! Every employee I saw was working hard including him. The food was great. Potato salad was delicious. The lobster was juicy and soft shell. Pricing was perfect! They could charge an arm and a leg but, they did not. In Houlton, Maine lobster was $13.99lb a pound. We paid $44 for 2 lobsters and 2 sides. I appreciate a good honest business that does not take advantage or tourist. The BBQ was great! Of course it was no Texas or Carolina BBQ, but it was perfect for Maine, and I am not sure that is a fair comparison. A little fatty here and there but, fantastic flavor. The blueberry pie... that pie! Do not skip it! Made with small blueberries that pack a delicious punch. The bottom crust a little soft which I throughly enjoyed that this girl got up and got another piece! Only complaint the bathroom. I could tell they had a plan, but it needed to be tended too. A little mop here, wipe here an a spritz of something good smelling should do it. But, they still get 5/5 stars because that can be a simple fix. read more

Acadia Lobster - Exterior hilarious sign - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

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Doesn't look like much on the outside and so easy to miss it when driving by, your typical hole in the wall but the food and service is phenomenal. Came here at exactly 8 pm after a 6.5 hours drive with a party of 4 adults.. all I can say is wow!! Everyone loved the ribs and sausage, the brisket was a little on the salty side but still good. We also had twin lobsters each.. Maine lobsters, you can never ever go wrong, sweet, fresh and perfectly boiled. Sides were good too, baked beans is a must! And we went back again for grilled lobsters-one of the best grilled lobster I've ever had. I go to Maine at least 3-4x a year and love seafood.. this place delivers and definitely a must go to place when you're visiting bar harbor. Food and service 5 stars!! Another star for being pet friendly! read more

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We had a great experience here! We were hungry after a day of hiking, so we ordered a lot and enjoyed all of it! My husband wanted to try the smoked lobster and smoked mussels which came with seasoning and herb butter. The steamers tasted really good! Our lobster dinner came with 2 sides, so we picked fries and corn. Friendly staff and very helpful! read more

Acadia Lobster - Smoked mussels, smoked lobster, steamers, fries, steamed lobster - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

Spent the day in Bar Harbor but elected to get away from the hustle and bustle there for dinner. Saw this place on the way in and decided to give it a try. The kids were tired of lobster (I know, right?) and with a BBQ option prominently displayed, it was bound to please all. The decor is rustic and quaint without any pretension. Picnic tables littered both the inside and outside of the place and were full with a happy crowd. We ponied up in a line that wound past the cooks, furiously dropping lobsters into boiling pits and grabbing ears of corns from the depths with a smoker worthy of Texas BBQ competition pumping in the background. The menu offers 4 different bbq meats and lobster done several ways. But what makes it unique are the combinations in the mix. Unlike the kids I had not reached lobster saturation so lobster was definitely going on my plate. The combo of lobster and bbq seemed the perfect option as did the choice of meat. Pulled pork was touted as a speciality so I went that direction with sides of onion rings and bbq beans. Others in my party went for brisket and a combo called the perfect storm which featured steamers, mussels and a lobster followed with blueberry pie. The lobster was done perfectly, boiled to perfection and my pulled pork was smoked and caressed by bbq sauce. The beans were nothing short of amazing with hunks of brisket, smoked pork butt and sausage throughout. The kids did damage to the massive pile of mussels and steamers and the table quickly became a carnage of shells and lobster husks. Service here is spectacular. They have it down to a science with friendly tips and hints abundant. My server asked to hold onto our blueberry pie until we were done with our meal so he could warm it and add fresh whipped cream. It was delicious with little local blueberries aplenty. The prices were more than reasonable and were far better than the market price we saw in the Harbor. Do yourself a favor and dine here. read more

Fabulous!!! I got the lobster and my husband got the bbq. Both were excellent. Blueberry pie was just ok. read more

Acadia Lobster - Lobster!!! - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

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Come here every year. Lobster roll is on point. A chill roadside restaurant free of crowds. read more

Acadia Lobster - Maine style lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

Another awesome experience at this great lobster, and barbecue place. This family owned establishment is very cozy, with friendly staff, and great food. We had the lobster dinner with corn, potato salad, beans. We had wine, and bear. And a whoopie pie for dessert, This restaurant accepts dogs outside. My dog received water, and a bone. So thoughtful of the staff!! We will definitely keep returning. read more

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First one to have lunch on opening at noon. First the lobsters were on point. But of course right.....your in Maine. Not rocket science but the soft-shell lobsters were delish and so juicey. Now for the BBQ... My pork ribs were tender but a bit dry. It's a dry rub style but still u gotta know ur times for ur grill. On the other hand, the brisket was VVVV tender and juicy. Making a sandwich with the burger buns was awesome. Load it up and slather some of their tangy BBQ sauce and Voila. The sides... Potato salad was good. Onion rings were flaky and crunchy. Yumm. Corn on the Cobb was sweet...butter and sugar corn. Baked beans good and tangy with a lil smoke flavor. Service was excellent Sophie had a sweet smile and was very courteous. I would give them.a.solid 4 stars and if the pork ribs were not dry they would have a solid 4.5 stars. All in all a great place to go for lunch and would recommend. Saw this place on the way to Bar Harbor and.jit it on the way back to Bartlett New Hampshire. read more

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My wife and I were on a week long road trip along the coast of Maine and we ended up in Bar Harbor. Acadia Lobster and BBQ was right outside of town. You can see them smoking the meat outside and the service and patio were super great. It was a perfect day out and I ordered a tap beer while I waited for my pulled pork order. The beer was great and the meat was super succulent and just wonderful. The sauce was pretty good, but the meat was so good, you really didn't even need it. I ordered another beer and recollected on how the tasty and juicy the meat was. You have to try this place. read more

Easy parking. Lobster Shack on the way to Bar Harbor from Ellsworth. Fun quirky place with a very friendly staff! read more

Acadia Lobster - Lobster roll missing a bite! Yummmy - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

This is a story you want to support - 3 friends who make killer bbq and lobster, so why not open up shop!! I am SO glad that they did, because now the world can share their bangin food. We loved it so much that we went twice in one day! I can't remember the last time we did that for any place, especially during vacation. For lunch, my husband and I shared the lobster BBQ combo, opting for lobster and pulled pork w/ onion rings and coleslaw. Then for dinner we went with the bypass combo, opting for sausage, brisket, and ribs w/ fries and baked beans. We also ordered a cup of calm chowder, and they threw in a second for free! I don't remember what beers we had, but it was all local and fresh on tap. Go here, and leave happy and full! read more

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I was disappointed in the quantity of lobster in the roll. The roll itself was very fresh. I enjoyed the potato sandwich but didn't feel the overall value of the sandwich was there. My hubby felt that the lobster was frozen not fresh Grand said the Brisket was ok but not great read more

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Overall: 3.5/5 Brief thoughts: nice quaint BBQ and lobster joint out near Acadia. Would definitely recommend visiting here! Barbecue is solid, though still need to try their seafood which I've heard great things about. Pros: Tons of outdoor seating and friendly service Cons: Side of barbecue beans was a little too sticky/ candy sweet for my tastes Recommended Items: Pulled Pork, Onions Rings Review: After a quick hike over at the Beech Cliff Ladder trail near Acadia, my friends and I were making our way back to the AirBnB and decided to check out a local spot for dinner. Looking around for options, Acadia Lobster and BBq Co. stood out for just that reason; it offered Lobster and BBQ, which was perfect for our crowd with varied tastes and food preferences. We arrived around 7 PM and while there was a decent crowd, there was plenty of open seating and tables available both inside and outside the establishment. Our party of 7 lined up and quickly went through the queue to place our orders. one thing that stood out while there was just how fresh the seafood they had there: the cooks were preparing lobster, etc. to order based on customer needs, which I was extremely impressed by. Me being less of a seafood fan myself, I decided to pick from the barbecue menu. They had several great options for babrbecue platters, including brisket, ribs (which looked amazing), and pulled pork, which I ended up going for with sides of onion rings and barbecue beans. After about 10-15 minutes, our orders began to arrive and everyone dug in. Overall, I'd say the barbecue was decent: the pulled pork was very good; although some pieces had a little bit more fat than I'd typically like, overall it was very well cooked and flavorful. The beans for my taste were far too sweet, and texturally were very sticky which I was not anticipating. The onion rings, however, were an absolute triumph. They served their onion shaved extra extra thin, and were cooked just past golden brown giving them and excellent crunch. Paired with the pulled pork and popped onto the complementary bun: perfection. All in all, everyone in our group left feeling happy with our meals. I'd definitely recommend Acadia Lobster and BBQ Co as a place to check out if you find yourself in the area; whenever I get back here, I definitely plan to give a shot of the seafood options they had available as well. read more

Acadia Lobster - Pulled Pork BBQ platter with Sides of Barbecue Baked Beans and Onion Rings - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

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Incredible lobster roll. Made the correct way with just a touch of mayonnaise and huge chunks of lobster. Kids mac & cheese was delicious and the pulled pork was very good too. Not a bad thing to say. read more

It was the first place we stopped as we were looking for lobster rolls. Lobster is expensive we know in general, so one roll was up there in price. The people in our group wanted to have the experience. It was ok. Someone from our group had been charged for something that they didn't order. Thankfully they adjusted and gave him the money back. The employees/ owners not sure cook some of the food outdoors. We had a pilot on our line. It seems like it's a trusted lunch hour spot for the locals. read more

Ordered a Lobster Mac and Cheese sandwich to share. Cut the sandwich in 1/2 and only 1/2 of sandwich had lobster on it. Told the waitress and she told me it's because I cut it in half??? They did make me another 1/2 sandwich however, but this sandwich has no flavor. Do not recommend. Beans and cold slaw very good. Our friends ordered the twin lobsters and said it was very good but had to request utensils. read more

Good spot, bbq and lobster was fresh and flavorful. Priced really fair too! Easy casual meal! read more

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Oh my god where do I begin....This is hands down the best meal I've ever had in Maine. First, I gotta say that this is owned and operated by a really great group of young guys. You can read about their story online at their website but the friendly atmosphere was really apparent the minute I walked in. Service was great without being intrusive at all and you can tell these guys genuinely care about and are proud of all the food they're serving you. This is the kind of small business that we should all be supporting. Let's talk BBQ. I've had my fair share of BBQ in TX, NC, and NYC (you'd be surprised how good some places are there) and this was some of the best brisket and ribs I've ever had - incredibly tender and juicy (EVEN THE LEAN BRISKET!!!). Most places end up turning lean brisket into something that is like cardboard but WOW was it tender here. Personally I like my bbq to have a little bit more of a peppery bite but this was just fantastic. By the way - the portion sizes are just absurd. The shore dinner was also really really great. Clam chowder was the perfect amount of creamy and had tons of clams with great flavor. The lobster was perfectly cooked - not the least bit rubbery and super sweet. The pile of mussels and clams was ridiculously large - bigger than most places and the clams were large and meaty. The sides were also fantastic - the coleslaw had a little bit of pineapple and wasn't too heavy. The baked beans were probably some of the best I've ever had, with little sausage and meat bits. The fries were just okay...could have been crispier....but I was so full I barely touched any of them anyway. The blueberry pie was served piping hot, which made a pretty good pie soooo much better. Keep up the great work fellas - can't wait to go back! read more

Acadia Lobster - Blueberry pie - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

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I stopped by here on my way back to Bangor from Acadia and I am so glad I did! Everyone working here is extremely friendly and the service was excellent. After placing my order at the counter, one of the employees brought out an extra cup of chowder on the house because he overheard how excited I was to try some of my boyfriend's. We ordered the shore dinner and the lobster and BBQ combo. The shore dinner comes with a lobster, steamers, a cup of chowder, two sides AND a slice of blueberry pie... truly worth every penny. I ordered ribs with my lobster and BBQ combo and they were perfectly cooked. The meat was fall off the bone tender and had the right amount of spice rubbed on it. To be honest, they were far better than what I expected! Lobster and BBQ might sound like an odd combo but after a long day of hiking, do yourself a huge favor and stop here for some of the best food in the area!! You will definitely get your money's worth read more

Acadia Lobster - Shore dinner - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

You really cannot go wrong here. BBQ AND LOBSTER?? My husband had a whole boiled lobster with corn on the cob. It was delicious. We've eaten lots of lobsters in our days...but I had to show him there's a bit of tasty mean in the flippers at the end of the tail! :) I had a warm lobster roll which was made with sweet and juicy claw meat. I think it if I had to choose again, I'd have the grilled lobster. It's the way I like to prepare it at home when we have it on a special occasion. But for today, the roll was tasty. The slaw was good too, although I am not sure who thought to add pineapple tidbits to it. Odd. The corn on the cob was so fresh, we ordered two more ears a la carte. They must have been in the fridge though because they were plopped in some boiling water but not long enough for them to be completely warmed through. Still tasty though! We'd go back! Nothing pretentious or fancy, just a roadside stand with great lobster. read more

This is a great eat in the rough restaurant. The Perfect Storm was amazing! We will definitely be back when in the area. It is a good value and I come from a seafood town. read more

Very casual roadside eatery with indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Not busy on a Tuesday in June around noon. You pick a menu from a basket, decide what you want, and give your order to the cashier. They deliver food to the table which came in a very reasonable amount of time. About 6 beers on tap and another 6 or so in bottles. We had IPAs on draft which were good. They have wine which appears to come out of a box. Various non-alcoholic beverages as well which are self-serve from a cooler. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich, Maine lobster roll, clam chowder, and lobster dinner. The clam chowder was thick and had good flavor. However, the bowl we got looked more like a cup. The pulled pork was tasty as was the side of coleslaw with pineapple which was interesting. The lobster roll was a lobster roll. Nothing terribly special about it but it was good. The french fries are the string type. They were not very crunchy and looked pretty sad on the plate. However, the flavor was delicious. Most likely the fair amount of salt they were tossed with! The lobster dinner was the winner! A huge, steamed lobster that was perfectly cooked - no mushiness at all. The side of corn on the cob was so sweet and crisp. The plate came with melted butter and a small pat of butter for the corn. BTW - they also have something called a Connecticut lobster roll. I googled it and the difference is the Connecticut is served warm with a little butter instead of mayonnaise. All in all, a fine experience. Not cheap - about $120 for 4 people (and one person only had the clam chowder). But that seems to be the price you pay around here. We would return. read more

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We got an assortment of things off the menu. My husband got the lobster dinner, SIL got the brisket sandwich and a lobster roll, I got the pulled pork, fries and beans. Kids got their usual chicken tenders. Everything was absolutely delicious and would definitely come back when we're in the area again. Service was great, the little girl that took our order was so sweet and i love that it's family owned. read more

Very high prices. The "butter" served with the lobster was vegetable oil not butter. It was obvious by color and taste! When we complained, they came back out with a small cup of melted butter. Are you really that cheap to try and pass off tasteless gross oil for real butter? Especially after the very high price we paid for the lobster to begin with!!!' read more

Got brisket, ribs, beans, and French fries. Being a Texan, I was offended that the brisket on the menu is listed as "Texas style" :) In all seriousness the brisket had very little flavor, unusual for smoked meat. The fat cap was hardly trimmed, and the slices were served in a pool of grease. Portion size was generous. The ribs had dried out and were not very good. In all fairness it was the end of the day. Fries were cooked and seasoned well, and the beans were pretty tasty too. Maybe it was just a bad time to go, but I'll give it another shot. Probably won't order any "BBQ" though. read more

We picked up dinner here while coming back from Acadia NP. The pork bbq was decent as a guy from Virginia. I appreciated the different taste from the wood used and the sauce was a little on the sweet side. Everything else was solid, fries, corn, New England chowder. The employees were working hard and efficiently in an area where lack of employees seem to be issue. Solid choice for takeout read more

Simple and delicious. We did the Perfect Storm Market and it's everything you want seafood wise.

Highly overpriced. We spent $100 on a kids hotdog, kids chicken tenders, 2 bbq pork sandwiches and a lobster roll. Drinks are bottled sodas. Food tasted ok. Cole slaw is not good at all. Pork was ok but the sauce had a ketchup and grape jelly taste. Lobster roll had very little flavor and for the price there could have been more lobster. read more

Awesome clam shouter barbecue smells amazing lobsters look amazing really cool outdoor atmosphere cold beer dog friendly wonderful place just a little bit of Maine read more

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I was extremely upset and disappointed in our experience. We stopped with our dogs, one of which is a one year old Great Dane puppy. It was late afternoon. Our friends were treating us to a very special lobster dinner and mussels. Our puppy became excited upon the arrival of another dog. Simultaneously, our food was being delivered. Our friends spent well over $125 and upon delivery of our food we were asked to put our dog in the car. The temperature was well over 90 degrees. Needless to say, the food went cold, into the garbage so our dog didn't die in the hot car. Not happy read more

This sweet little joint is about 5 minutes from where my husband and I are staying, so after passing it multiple times during our visit, we decided to stop. I went with the Smoked Lobster dinner and my husband opted for the Smoked Lobster and Brisket dinner. We both got corn and baked beans. I gotta say, we've been here for 7 days, and we've eaten lobster for 7 days, and this is the best lobster I've had so far during our stay! The lobster is steamed, seasoned, then finished off in the smoker. I've never had a smoked lobster before but I promise it won't be my last! The brisket was top-notch smoky and tender, and the baked beans were fantastic! Meaty and tangy! The friendly staff and quick service rounded out our great experience here. Next time we're in the area, we'll be back for sure! read more

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Disappointing BBQ... ordered the two meat plate with brisket, pulled pork, potato salad, and coleslaw. Everything was very bland and the brisket fat cap had not been trimmed before slicing. The portions were large and the pulled pork was okay as a sandwich but greasy. At 4.5 stars I expected more, but maybe that is for the lobster portion of the menu. I'd certainly give it another try for the lobster but would not recommend BBQ. Save that for when you go to Texas. read more

Acadia Lobster - Brisket, pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

Everything here was excellent! We had the Connecticut lobster roll, brisket sandwich, and smash burgers. The portions were just right and the sides were great too. The staff was super friendly. We even managed to snag a ginormous super fluffy beach towel for cheap! Overall an amazing experience, will definitely return anytime we're in the area! read more

The people who worked there were nice but my boyfriend and I got two Maine Style lobster rolls that totaled over $60 which is definitely not worth it. The lobster rolls were not big at all to justify this price and the sides were nothing to rave about either. I would suggest looking around or going into Bar Harbor if you want a good lobster roll. read more

Great experience! Our family enjoyed both the lobster rolls and the bbq. On our way out, the chef took the time to show us the live lobster tank. read more

Amazing lobster roll Connecticut Style with butter (Connecticut style considered "Sacrilege" said the menu-that's do funny!) French fries with pulled pork, omg! Great place and a great local cold IPA! read more

If you don't have your eyes open for this spot...you may miss it and regret it. Perfect spot for a lobster dinner! The fries, lobster and beans were made to perfection. Dinner is ready rather quick too! My boyfriend got the brisket and lobster dinner and the brisket didn't disappoint. Lastly, for someone traveling with dogs...we appreciate the open space, outdoor seating, and the water bowls. I highly recommend this place and will stop by next time I'm in Maine! read more

Acadia Lobster - Lobster dinner - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine

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Lobster rolls tasted very fresh here. They were excellent. Light, no off-taste, and good texture. The BBQ was good too .... we got a pulled pork sandwich with baked beans. The baked beans were a little too sweet for my liking, but they were very good. The onion rings here are awesome! They are very thinly cut and fried. Very good onion flavor cutting it this way. There was a lot of seating available too. Highly recommended! read more

Love this quirky place! Staff is great and the food is a foodies delight! Lobster and BBQ seriously Baked beans smoked for 12 hours, can't wait. I got the lobster in butter and ribs. Jeff got Connecticut lobster roll. Lobster & butter on a bun! read more

Delicious lobster roll! Light and fresh tasting with a perfectly golden buttered roll read more

Acadia Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Trenton, Maine