Tidbit! Bring cash. While there is an ATM, no one likes fees…read more Pull off Route 1 for this takeout shack named after a man's son! This spot has been feeding people since 1974, and you'll understand why in one bite. The lobster roll is the move, dressed simply so nothing gets in the way of the sweetness. It's a fraction of what you'd pay at a sit-down spot on the harbor. There's no dining room, just a few picnic tables scattered around the lot. It's not fancy. It's wonderful. It's the kind of stop that makes a long drive to Bar Harbor feel like part of the trip instead of an obstacle to it. Grab a roll and find a table in the shade.

As per other reviews, this is a real local's haunt--the cashier was greeting half of the customers…read moreby name. In any case, the haddock chowder was both exemplary in how the haddock was cooked, and probably my favorite New England-style white chowder I've ever had. Well-seasoned, creamy without being too thick or lumpy, and a great amount of haddock in there too. (It may be at least partly nostalgia, though...for those of you who've been to Scotland, it's not far off from Cullen Skink!)

Best breakfast/lunch place in Belfast. Servers Julie, Brandy, Josh, Maisey, Pam and crew are…read moreexcellent. The food from the kitchen is of a high quality. You won't go wrong coming to eat at Traci's Diner.

Just a classic small town, Main Street New England diner in one of the most perfect coastal Maine…read moretowns I've ever been to. Great waitstaff, hearty food, nice convivial diner atmosphere. Came here for breakfast on a Thursday morning in August with my son and sat at the counter. We ordered and then sat there for a good 20 minutes before the waitress admitted she forgot to put our order in. It came out quickly after that. My son had a giant pancake and a hot chocolate, and I had eggs with sausage, toast and home fries. All of the food was quite good. The menus state at the bottom: "All orders subject to a 9% service charge to cover Maine mandated employee programs (FMLA, ST, 401k)". I hate it when restaurants do this. Just raise the prices on your menu instead of trying to tack on extra fees at the end like you're Ticketmaster or something.

Fried food heaven! The $25 very good lobster rolls aren't fried, of course. Our scallops were super…read moreand fried with no breading, just the way we like them. Onion rings are the stringy variety and bit too greasy. What is remarkable is the location on the water with many tables, including out on the pier. Loved it!

I've been eating here for 50 years. No more. I got the clams and fries basket to go. $35. The…read morefries were hard and maybe the quantity of a small fries at McDonalds. The clams quantity was shocking for $30. I cannot say how disappointing this is. Go to Fishnet in Blue Hill or save your $35. Go buy a tub of crabmeat from the crab lady and some hot dog buns.

Came here with 3 others on a Thursday night after striking out at another restaurant (we did not…read morehave a reservation). They took us in as long as we were able to be out by 7pm (it was around 5:30pm). The food came out super fast (almost too fast). We only ordered mains since we already had happy hour elsewhere. They had one special polenta cake, but no other specials. The restaurant had not filled up yet, but appeared to have some reservations booked for later on. It was pretty hot and uncomfortable in the room, and wish they had better AC. It just made me want to eat and leave faster and made it hard to enjoy the meal. We were sat next to a portable unit but it wasn't doing a very good job and pointed away from us. I got the salmon over mushroom risotto. They asked how I wanted it cooked, which isn't usually something I get asked about salmon, so I said to cook how they normally would. It was probably about medium inside, still tender and not overcooked. The salmon had a strong grill taste but not enough seasoning and the fishy brown part was still attached underneath. The mushroom risotto and carrots were cooked and seasoned well. Overall, there wasn't anything major wrong with the meal, but I felt underwhelmed for the price tag ($36).

Always enjoyed 40 paper. I don't hit it as often as I did in the past…read more That being said, service was great, ambiance top notch, small plates delicious. Mussels and mushroom pizza were the choices for my table. I do wish they would go back to serving micro brews on taps, back in the day, they were the best bringing in top notch brews. Their collections of cans is still solid, just different.

My husband and I had a delicious dinner here tonight, the servers were friendly and the food was…read moreexceptional! The menu was authentic Italian cuisine and the desserts were divine. We will be back next time we are in the area!

WOWOW!! I ordered To Go Pasta during my visit in Rockport. Easy ordering online. Pick up was a…read morebreeze. We were immediately greeted by several people. We picked up our food effortlessly. I was so eager to dig in before sharing with my daughters and mom while my husband and I drove back to our hotel. The pasta was INCREDIBLE!!! It would've tasted out of this world if we dined in house. We ordered the AGNOLOTTI, FETTUCCINE VERDI ALLA CAROLINA, TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE, and POLPETTINE DI CARNE. The veal ravioli was absolutely delicious, the mushroom and sauce really elevated the veal. Ravioli was cooked perfectly. My mom and husband also enjoyed their dish. The bolognese sauce was on the more tarte taste but my husband liked it that way. My moms fettuccine was perfect. My daughter is a picky eater but kept asking my mom for more!!! The meatballs were moist but could use more seasoning. Overall, food was delicious. Service was inviting. Cant wait to visit again in the near future!!

I ordered the mixed seafood basket for lunch. The fries looked like they were from 3 different…read morebatches, it had 2 pieces of one scallop, a few tiny shrimp, some okay fish, and 2 whole fried clams and a couple pieces of inedible clam strips (? I dunno, it was rubbery and thin). Really disappointing.

While visiting Maine I found Balanger's as a roadside whim. I had the steak bomb sandwich and I was…read morevery pleased the size of the sandwich and the freshness of the bread. The nice folks brought the food out to me after ordering so I was able to relax at my table and browse my phone. The vibe is very small town roadside diner-esq so don't let the simple surroundings through you off. It was a great satisfying meal!

Got a lobster roll and they really hooked me up, thing was full to bursting. Cute little place and…read morethe owners were nice and talkative. Great subs too

We ordered 5 subs - steak and cheese, firecracker, big pig, Italian, and chicken bacon ranch. They…read morewere all decent. They need to figure out a better system for the kitchen. Our order took over 30 minutes to prepare. Someone ordered two subs after us and were told it would be 1 hr and 15 minutes. There is definitely a more efficient way to run the kitchen. Used to be one of our absolute favorite places to go. I hope the new owners can figure it out so they can keep this place going.

Greasy spoon diner with such good food! Definitely Maine. Not much ambience. They don't accept…read morecards. The food was great and so was the service. Excellent prices!

Pick 3: Friendly Service, Great Food, Dirt Cheap Prices. No compromises here No frills no fuss -…read morebut just some down home GOOD FOOD. Big thick slices of French toast (they do not skimp on the strawberries and whipped cream), soft thick cut bread, AMAZING Sausage links (you get 4!) Perfectly cooked eggs and omelet, and tasty thin sliced home fries. Would definitely recommend, and if we are ever back in the area we will be sure to drop by again!