We are on the road and started to look up restaurants to stop at for lunch. This place happened to be less than a mile down the road - I saw the great reviews and photos of lobster which we were craving, and did a last second pull-in and park. We are all SO glad we did. Not only was the service amazing, the food was delicious and extremely good quality. The staff here (both service and kitchen) definitely know what they're doing. The ambiance was very peaceful, and the restaurant was about 2/3 full at noon when we arrived. My man and I shared a lobster BLT and a scallop roll, and his family got a couple of other sandwiches and the only reason our plates weren't completely empty was because we were full. Highly recommend and kudos to the owners and staff! read more

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I come here every time I'm in the Bangor area and they never disappoint! They're known for their seafood but everything on the menu is good. read more

Best lobster roll and dinner I have had in years Their food is exceptionally priced for the portions you get; it's a small shop my family of six took half the restaurant, but it has excellent food the staff was very kind. I have eaten at more expensive restaurants and paid more for less plus worse staff. read more

100% would recommend the lobster rolls! And the river view is a bonus! This is my personal favorite for seafood in Bangor, ME read more

OH MY GOSH. The lobster is phenomenal! And they don't skimp in the slightest. The lobster was basically falling off the roll. The view is great as well! read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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This is a little hole in the wall place tiny with only 8 table but the food & service was awesome. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Just go! Delicious, great people. Small family place right on the river. The Lobster roll was fantastic! read more

We came here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was busy with lines outside and people picking up take out. It took about 20 minutes to get a table for two. The restaurant specializes in seafood, particularly lobster, clams, shrimp, and haddock. We ordered a lobster roll and the smaller portion of their fried clams. The lobster was the best we've had in many years. It was packed with meat and the roll was buttery and just crunchy enough. The clams were cooked perfectly. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and very meaty. The French fries were hot and crunchy with just enough salt. Their cole slaw was good, too. We saw people ordering platters of fried haddock and shrimp which looked fantastic! The staff was friendly and helpful. There is ample parking. We will be back. read more

Certainly the best lobster rolls! Amount of lobster and quality are indescribable. Thanks Yelp! read more

Portions were HUGE and the food all delicious. Lobster roll had more lobster than I've ever seen. Lobster grilled cheese also delicious. Seafood platter could feed a small village. Friendly service. Had to wait for a table but we were a big party. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Platter and Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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So tiny yet it has some of the best quality seafood (specifically lobster) in NE. Get there bf lunch crowd and it's great. Otherwise you need to hang out in the parking lot until they call your name. Embrace the funkiness and you will have a great experience. read more

Great lobster rolls, cranky service. One waitress was very nice. They have iced tea without a ton of sugar in it. Home made pies were delivered while we were there, but we were too full from our meal and didn't try them. read more

Excellent service with the FRESHEST seafood I've ever had. My coworker got the fried Haddock, it was delicious as well. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

What a pleasant surprise! Eagles Nest doesn't look like much from the outside, and has a simple no-frills menu. But wow, that lobster roll. Butter-toasted bread absolutely STUFFED with lobster meat dressed with just a touch of mayo. The fries were piping hot and the slaw was not dry like you'd see at a lot of places. Inside is small - there's 4 booths and 3 tables and a small counter. While we were here for lunch just before noon, people cycled in and out the entire time which is always a great indication. It was not a cheap lunch by any means, but worth every penny. Friendly and quick service, too. Highly recommend this place. read more

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I had my first lister roll here - and I doubt I'll ever have another as good! Large portions, fresh seafood, great fish platter. Small shop, but worth the wait or plan on take out if too busy. read more

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This place may not look like much, but it is a true diamond in the rough. If you are seeking fresh seafood this is your place. It's small, but the staff and owners are super friendly and the service is top notch. My go to is the haddock and my hubby's the clams-both are reasonably priced and the portions large. The chicken tenders are also good, and they have daily specials. Try to score one of the tables in the back for an epic view of the Penobscot River while you dine. read more

It's very quaint and the food it great! We always go for the seafood platter and split it. It's upto $49.99 now. But still a great deal!!!! Sooo, good! read more

Sshhhh don't tell anyone about this hidden gem. Excellent food. Spectacular location. Very friendly staff. An all around 5+ Star restaurant.

If you're looking for amazing seafood, this is your place! Super nice employees, super cute building. Parking is kind of limited by the size and how well other people park, but you can also park on the street on either side of the parking spots. We came at around 1130 and the place was already pretty full, but people finish pretty fast, so we only waited a little bit. We got the half and half seafood platter and wow we probably could have shared one, but we each got one. I got haddock and clams, while my friend got haddock and scallops. Each comes out piping hot, with fries and coleslaw. Their coleslaw and tartar sauce are all homemade and amazing. Super glad to have come here, and I'll definitely be back to try out the sandwich's and dinners! read more

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It's closer to a 4.5 but rounded up to reflect the stars when people search for lobster rolls. If you want the biggest, juiciest lobster pieces in your lobster roll, just come here. This is the traditional roll with the mayo, not warm butter. The one caveat about this lobster roll is there's pretty much little to zero seasoning on it. I'm guessing it's so you can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster. Maybe? The cole slaw is on the wetter/saucier side as another reviewer said but most folks seem to like, just not me. Now, the fries, they were really good. When we're back in town, we're definitely coming here. read more

It's a tiny dump, but the fried seafood is terrific! No room inside to wait for a table, so stand outside and they will let you know when a table is available. read more

I thought I rated this place 4 months ago when we last stopped in. It was really good then, glad to see it was really good now. It's like tasting the New England coast, Maine on a tray! Soooo good. The waitresses were super cool. Gonna be a tradition whenever in town. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood platter, fed two. - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Must try!! Best lobster roll I have had! Super fresh and it's simple where you can taste the lobster read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I have been going there on a regular basis because the food was good up until now . I quietly pulled the waiter aside after we paid for dinner and on my way out and brought to his attention that the quality of food fell below their standards this time . The response I got was nobody else complains and I think you're being too picky and we're not going to change anything. We're the best . Unfortunately for them I will no longer give them my hard earned money . I will go someplace where they appreciate me and care about my opinion . read more

This is a simple no frills place right along the river in bangor... I'm really glad we stopped here to grab an early dinner as they don't open late. We decided to take the food to go, so i can't speak much for the service. If you do decide to eat here, the best table in the whole room is the one right next to the window. You can watch the scenic River below as you enjoy your meal. We only got one lobster roll to go, but it was a decently sized meal. It comes with Cole slaw and fries. The fries came out piping hot. The lobster roll is really a good bang for your buck. It comes topped with so much lobster meat. When I was in Boston, their lobster rolls don't even come close to the amount of lobster meat you get here. My only gripe a out this place is that the sauce they toss the lobster with could use a little bit more seasoning. Not alot of parking out front. Bathroom is very small and tiny. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobsta roll with fries - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I was in town for the weekend and several locals recommended the Eagles Nest. It's a small building directly off Route 9 and I counted only 7 tables in the entire place. I got there as they opened and within 10 mins every table was full. The food in my opinion was average and a bit bland. The portions were huge but with the check totaling nearly $40 for my meal I expected a bit more "wow" for the old tastebuds. Also, bring a sweater or jacket. It was freezing inside. The waitress even commented on being able to see her breath it was so cold. One thing that didn't disappoint was the view of the River. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I've been on a trip to Maine for a week and of course one needs to eat lots of lobster while here. This restaurant popped up somewhere while I was searching for places to visit. I read a Yelp review and the man said the Eagles Nest had the best lobster roll. He was not joking. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall, on the river. Nice view and a pile of lobster on your roll. At $20.99 you would expect a pile of lobster. The coleslaw and French fries were excellent too. Wear a jacket in the restaurant if it is cold outside. We got there when they opened at 11 And it was very cold inside. A cup of hot tea helped warm me up. read more

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This spot was a great find! A little off the path, but had amazing fried haddock (a white fish similar to cod) and lobster rolls. Great value, the haddock sandwich came with two enormous pieces of fish and a mound full of fresh, crispy hot fries. Also they had a fun $16.50 all you can eat haddock deal going on, would definitely cash in on that next time. read more

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If you have a large group, just go for the seafood platter. That can feed up to 4 people without a problem. It consisted of all fried seafood(clams, oysters, scallops, shrimps, haddock and whole lots of fries). All of them are fresh. The haddock was a bit bland but it was fresh that is the most important about seafood. Lobster roll is very plain and bland without any flavor but luckily it contains almost the whole lobster. That was very disappointing with all the good comments. Overall the platter was great but not the lobster roll. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood platter and lobster rolls. - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

We came for lunch on a Saturday and were immediately seated. Initially sat at the bar, but the AC was way too intense so relocated to the main dining area. I'd recommend sitting there unless you like having AC blow directly at you. Lobster roll here was decent. Plenty of lobster on the roll and tastes extremely fresh. It could have been better if the roll was buttered more since the lobster tasted a bit bland without any additional flavoring. Fries were tasty and crispy. Coleslaw wasn't too mayoey and fairly light. After sampling so much food in Maine, I realized I prefer boiled lobster over lobster rolls since the meat for boiled lobster is piping hot while lobster rolls are usually extremely cool. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster roll with fries - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Best Lobster Rolls ever. The lobster meat overflows the bread and can only be eaten with a fork at first. The coleslaw was not my favorite but is good if you prefer a more creamy slaw. The fries are delicious as well, and we experienced no wait time. Truly a hidden gem! read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

This place is worth the stop. Cute restaurant with not a ton of seating but the nicest staff and really good food. We got the seafood platter, it was so good and a lot of food. The cocktail sauce was the bomb!! The lobster roll was really good too, wish it had a little more flavor but still really tasty, I mean, it's lobster. The fish chowder was really good too and perfect for a rainy day along the River. For dessert we tried the coconut cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, grape nut custard and the Whoopi's pie. They were all good, cakes were a little on the dry side but it's whatever your preference is. Overall we will be back and you should go visit. read more

Highly recommend you stop here for a lobster roll when you get off the plane - the drive is not far, and it's a super easy route from the Bangor airport. Totally worth the drive. My sister found out about the "World Famous Lobster Roll" on Yelp. LOBSTER ROLL - $19.99 The Yelp reviews mentioned their lobster rolls had lots of lobster for 1 person. Since my parents' stomachs had gotten smaller (i.e., they're full after a 1/2 sandwich), we ordered 2 lobster rolls for 3 people and it was the perfect amount. OMG soooo delicious. The lobster roll is served open-faced on a toasted roll w/ big huge lobster chunks, and the lobster is cold with light mayo (vs warm w/ light butter). The roll also comes w/ slaw (not much flavor) and fries (very good). For our other order, we got corn (vs fries b/c they said the fryer was broken) - nothing special about the corn ... highly recommend the fries instead. Overall, great place to check out if you're looking for a delicious lobster roll. From the reviews, it looks like Haddock Fry and Seafood Combo may be worth ordering too. Nice staff, nice river view -- very small inside so you probably want to avoid peak meal times. Parking lot is small too. read more

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We were staying in Bangor for a night, and while checking out local restaurant reviews, we found people in this area love Eagles Nest lobster rolls. People raved about this place and noted that they have gluten free rolls. I don't think I've ever seen a gluten free roll offered for a lobster roll! Disclaimer: my sensitivity is low (non-celiac, migraineur) and I cautiously gluten myself a few times a year to get necessary things --such as summer lobster rolls. So we drove over to Brewer, and I was a little surprised by the outside appearance of the restaurant. It looks like a place you maybe wouldn't want to stop, just a little shack on the edge of the road, close to the river. It was starting to rain lightly so we hurried in. I was asked my name, and then told to wait outside while they got a table ready, and this was a bit strange, I was instructed not to bring in the water bottle I was carrying. I must've looked confused because she explained that they have a policy of no outside drinks because "someone could choke on the cap and it's a liability." I was carrying electrolyte water for a medical reason, so I discretely stashed it in my coat pocket while we waited outside in the drizzle. After a brief wait, we were welcomed into the snug dining room, which had booths on either side of the room and a large window overlooking the fast-moving Penobscot. We were seated at a two-top between the booths against the back window. There wasn't really room for a table here and it was awkward. If people had been seated on either side of us we would have to get up out of our seats to let them into of their seats, and then they'd be trapped there. This is exactly what happened when two women were seated to the booth on our right. But our view was incredible and we saw what I think were great blue herons swooping out of their nest. We ordered lobster rolls and I asked for a gluten free one with no lettuce. The waiter said something like oh no we don't add lettuce to the rolls here, and I was impressed. I'm a Mainer (I'm my family's first generation born here, which I realize doesn't count as being a true Mainer) and I believe that a good lobster roll doesn't mess around with lettuce or any other filler--ever. My companion ordered his lobster roll with a regular gluteny roll. The food came out quickly. There was a pile of very tasty, hot fries, and I suspected they were not gf, (by the way no one bothered to ask if I had a severe allergy!). There was a large serving of coleslaw (I'd say about a half cup size) and the rolls had 1 - 1.5 lobsters worth of meat- a really generous portion for a good price. My partner's roll was made in a typical hotdog style, grilled roll with butter, heated. My gluten free roll however, the bread I mean, was unappetizingly cold in the middle, not grilled or even toasted. I recognized it as an Udis brand hot dog roll, which comes frozen. Served unprepared like this, it was unpleasant, and it split apart down the center like they often do. I ate my lobster salad with a fork and left the roll behind. Fortunately we weren't charged extra for the honor of choosing gf like they do in a lot of places. I've been watching a lot of Gordon Ramsay lately, and maybe it's made me a snob, but I was disappointed that they couldn't take a minute to prepare the gf roll with similar attention to what they give the regular ones. Maybe they knew it would just fall apart on the griddle. But they could toast it and brush it with some butter. At least they could serve it warm. The lobster salad was good, big, but not the greatest I've ever had. That title would go to Becky's in Portland, and the reason they are the best is their rolls are huge & fresh and perfect to start with, but they also give you a little cup of melted butter to add to the lobster salad as needed . (Trust me. It's needed). Eagles Nest's fries must be legendary in the minds of the locals--we loved them. But I'm not sure they are safe for celiacs and sensitive people. Question for the restaurant: were they dipped in a flour batter? Overall, I would go there again but I'd ask for my gf roll to be grilled and I'd probably order it all to go. Also I want to report that during our dinner I took a necessary (but respectfully discrete) swig of my smuggled in electrolyte water, and managed not to choke to death on my bottle cap! read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - We had the two person table that has a nice view. - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

The Lobster Roll & Seafood Platter looked delicious but was absolutely tasteless! Also, the scallops were undercooked! Myself and coworker were very disappointed! I gave them two starts only because the staff were so nice! read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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This was the biggest goddamn lobster roll I've ever seen in my life. This was a chonk, an absolute unit. Like a lobster ate a lobster who ate a lobster, and that mega triple size lobster was spilling out of a pathetically overmatched roll. A nuclear bomb of lobster blowing up a saltine. It might take me eight years to recover enough to go back. A+ read more

I've been here twice now and I dont really see the alure. The place is small and dirty looking inside. I stuck to everything I touched. The waitress looked like she was on meth. The food was alright nothing to write home about. Portions were generous but the whole experience was lack luster at best. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

The food was really good, the price for everything was amazing and the staff was amazing. I will say that the place is a little small but it overlooks a river and it gives a homey feel to it so overall it was a really good experience. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster Roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, and Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

First time visiting Maine and we tried this spot for lunch after getting in from our flight. It was a little out of the way from the airport, but it was totally worth it! I'm no lobster roll aficionado, but this is how I want all my experiences to be: generous portions, not dry or too heavy on the roll part, and in a beautiful locale. Definitely encourage everyone to go! And save room for dessert! read more

Hands down best lobster roll I've ever had. Nice view or the river from the table. Highly recommend you go there