This little hole in the wall, don't blink or you'll miss it, if you hit Day Rd (when headed East) you've gone too far, dive of a lobstah shack is a must needs visit when in Bangor! I don't even remember how we heard about this, but I am glad we did!! I literally ordered one of everything that had lobster in it. Lobster roll, lobster salad, lobster stew, lobster grilled cheese, & lobster mac & cheese! When you walk in you feel like you've just entered Nana's kitchen, but oh, boy do they know how to cook some lobster!! Again, Mr. non-seafood eater had a burger, so I won't bore you with those details, but on everything I ordered TONS of lobster. And who knew lobster knuckles were SO GOOD????? I'm salivating just thinking of it!! This place is not special in terms of its ambiance, but the staff and the food make it well worth while! Lobster knuckles up!!!! read more

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Liked this place enough that I went there on back-to-back evenings! The seafood platters are huge... split one with the wife and still took home a box full! Second evening had the warm lobster roll with butter. Wow. It was a bunch of lobster for sure! And very tasty! Cannot wait till I fly back up from the Ozarks for more! Gonna happen! read more

Wonderful lobster rolls!! Very small restaurant, but the size and amount of the lobster in the rolls make up for it. My hubby and I both had to eat some lobster out of the roll before picking up the sandwich because there was so much inside. It cost $33 for one sandwich, but is so worth it. Just know that they only let so many diners it at a time, so we had to wait in our car until they called us in but service was very quick. Even met a few locals who "come here all the time" Great food! read more

First-rate for seafood, especially for takeaway as the interior of the restaurant is pretty small. The fried haddock platter is outstanding, with a very light crust and the slabs of haddock were perfectly done. The lobster roll is very special as well, with loads of picked lobster meat (tail, claw, and knuckle). Truth is, the "roll" is there almost as an afterthought, it is litter smothered in lobster meat to where it is almost lost under it all. And something has to be said for the fries - these were beyond perfect, close to being the best fries I have ever eaten. An amazing little place, highly recommended. read more

Small little place near the river, a bit dated but serviceable. The food was great tho, seafood platter very yummy and big and the lobster roll was very fresh and a generous portion. read more

I got the lobster salad. I can't believe I didn't take a photo but it was consistent to all the other photo's on yelp. The portion was HUGE with very little mayo. Best lobster I've had in such a long time! Set on the ledge of the river, it's so beautiful. Best lobster in Bangor/Brewer for sure! read more

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Food was on point... lobster roll is the piece de resistance of all... Fried oysters were delish.... very approachable staff & always smiling . read more

Dog shit Lobster rolls taste dry, cheap, frozen, and look like chum. Mayo and butter can only do so much... The shredding look is probably to disguise the ass quality read more

Great atmosphere and great service. 10 stars to Michelle. Great personality and very helpful! Lobster roll was delish!

Had the lobster roll. Did not disappoint. It was a LOT of lobster! Ate about half, got full, and it looked like we didn't even make a dent in the sandwich. Boyfriend got haddock - same deal, huge portions. Really small and definitely a hole in the wall per the New England seafood shack aesthetic - probably not great for large parties, but the service was fast read more

Lobster Rolls, amazing! Fried food, fresh & delicious! Service is wonderful. Ambience is a small little restaurant excellent. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster roll, wow! - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I visited here for dinner several months ago; I found it memorable enough that I made a point of returning recently.  I'm glad I did, as the 1st time around I haadn't noticed the exceptional view that I very much enjoyed this time :-) Tip: Apart from the lovely view of the Penobscot River, the ambiance here isn't anything worth writing home about, it's more of a hidden gem/hole-in-the-wall kind of place.  That said, the quality of the food and the service makes this place very much worth seeking out. I throughly enjoyed the food here; there's nothing we tried on either visit that was anything but excellent.  This time out, the item that sticks in my memory most fondly is the Lobster Grilled Cheese.   This Bad Boy is totally loaded down with delicious lobster; the flavor is to die for!  We also enjoyed the Lobster Stew Bowl, which was equally loaded with fresh and delicious lobster.  On the non-seafood front, the Steak Grinder was nicely seasoned, hot, fresh, and flavorful; it's served with a generous portion of hot, crispy fries that are perfectly salted and instantly addictive ;-) I'm really glad I took the time to return to the Eagle's Nest, and have no trouble recommending it to anyone looking for some truly delicious seafood in a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere great service and very reasonable prices. read more

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This was my second visit with friends to the Eagles Nest. Sadly, it wasn't positive. Both times we ordered the seafood platter to share, this time the scallops were rancid, and I found out when I took a bite. I quietly called the waitress over, who told me they were fine, but both of us knew it was not. My first visit last year was a showstopper, big pile of seafood to share, and a cute place with a view. This one was handled poorly. Seafood, like dairy, lets you know when its no longer good. Even fried, the smell was enough for anyone to notice. The waitress offered a free dessert, then gave us the wrong one. Having spoiled food ruined the night. My friend visit is over, but I continue to hear about the bad food we had... not the experience I was hoping for. Never again. read more

Great food!!! Lobster roll was packed and lightly dressed with mayo or you can choose hot with melted butter. French fries dressed, crunchy and hot. The fried haddock sandwich was two filets of fresh deliciousness. Not much for atmosphere and you have to wait a minute to be seated and get your food but this is hands down a fabulous meal and looking forward to returning. Oh yes and staff is fabulous!! read more

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Place was filthy dirty, food was about 3 out of 10. Maybe we had a bad day! Pat's pizza in Hampden is way better, spotless and food is wonderful ... great homemade desserts. read more

Fast service and generous portions! We stopped by on our way to our hotel in Bangor. It's very small, so it is not a great place for large groups, but we were a twosome. read more

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

I stopped in Bangor for the night on my way to Acadia. I wanted a true lobster roll from Maine as the ones I've had in Massachusetts have always been underwhelming. After looking at the menu, I was stuck between the lobster roll and lobster grilled cheese. I was a little worried to ask as I figured they'd just offer the most expensive but the waitress explained the lobster roll had more meat. And it did not disappoint! There was meat left over that spilled from the sandwich and the fries were absolutely delicious. I could not have asked for a better view while enjoying my food either. The waitress respected my time and space, checking in at the appropriate times, noticing when I was low on items and casually dropping them off. Can't wait to go again and try the lobster grilled cheese. read more

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

Delicious! What a treat to have found this gem of a restaurant today We were in Bangor for a flight home after a week in bar harbor and had to get one last lobster fix before our back to reality home. THIS was such a treat. Now, it's off the beaten path and isn't much to look at so do t let that fool you cause the short wait and the exterior may send some people feeling like they maybe in for a disappointment but they'd be SO WRONG . These reviews are Legit! read more

Stopped for lunch. The lobster roll is chilled and full of lobster meat. Great value. The whole body fried clams were tasty and nicely breaded. Fries and cole slaw complete the meal. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Slight wait at lunch but the line moves pretty quickly. We will be back. read more

Small dining room. Huge portions. Great service and food. The platter can feed 3 people.

While the meal was a bit of sticker shock initially, I don't think I have ever motorboated a lobster roll before. This was truly a "blink and you miss it" kind of place that the outside does no justice for the amazing food on the inside. Friendly staff, but very tight surroundings. Very limited seating but well worth the wait if you have to wait. Would bring people here should I travel back to Maine with others. read more

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

Small, local, friendly.. Service was great.. Food was amazing.. Easy to find. View of the river.. read more

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

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Great food and great service on the Penobscot River! The best lobster we have had in Maine was through this little shack overlooking the river. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful and gave us the secret to the delicious and one-of-a kind cole slaw - we'll never tell. read more

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With the price of lobsters always hovering around 10 bucks retail and 6.50 bucks wholesale, to order a bowl of lobster chowder for 38 bucks is just outrageous and just price gouging. So thiers nothing to see here except a has-been good site that is now nothing but a massive tourist trap. I warned you. Again don't be fooled it's a 3 to 1 ratio and when they get thier lobsters at thier discount rate it's still a steal for them and when you hear buzz words like " it's going up due to shortages they just want more money. It's just about 18 a pound for them and going up to 40++× for us. Joke... read more

Thank you Yelpers for highly rating this place; colleague and I hit it on a business trip to Bangor. A little out of the way, tiny place on the Penobscot; service was friendly and the roll was AMAZING. So many lobster claws! Locals told us the day after that it's the "spot". I was full the whole day. read more

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

Generous portions and fast service! The lobster rolls and fried haddock were delicious. We got blueberry pie to-go, did not disappoint!

Although this restaurant is small, the Eagles Nest is rightfully named because the building sets on the bank overlooking the Penobscot River. The menu is primarily seafood but it does offer some other options. We ordered the large fried scallops with fries and a lobster roll also with fries. When our meals were served, we couldn't believe how delicious they looked. The lobster roll was over filled with lobster meat. Yum! The scallops and fries were also very tasty. We will be returning. We believe that the Eagles Nest offers the best lobster roll around. read more

This is a very small place but had THE BEST lobster rolls in the entire area. It was so large you needed to eat some of the lobster before you could pick up the sandwich. We stopped on our way to the airport. We regret not finding it when we arrived. The staff is very quick and efficient. Highly recommend the lobster roll. read more

This place is smaller than a hole in the wall. I drove past it, made a u-turn and almost drove past it again. It wasnt what I was expecting. When I walked inside the greeting was very casual. "Hey, just have a seat wherever!!" So I did. I was directed to the menu and market price list at the end of the table. $31 for a Lobster Roll!!! I thought, oh man thats expensive, but its part of the experience, right?? And when am I ever going to be in Maine again. Ok, I only live once, do it! OMG!!! Ok, this was a cold lobster roll, tossed lightly in a little mayo. It came with fries and, in my opinion, some of the best coleslaw ever!! Let's start with the lobster roll! The lobster roll had so much lobster meat on it I could barely see the bread! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The taste of the lobster was subtle and sweet. I had to add tobacco because I like it hot. This was only my second lobster roll ever. The first being in San Diego. In my opinion this one was considerably better than the other one. With real Maine lobster (I assume). I went to another place the next day based on their reviews. I drove about an hour each way to get there. I stood in line and went through a very convoluted ordering process - I wanted to tell the guy "It's not rocket surgery man!!". Anyway, the Eagles Nest blew that other place away. On to the coleslaw. The coleslaw was fresh and crispy. It had a different flavor that I couldn't place. The flavor prompted me to ask the server about it. He said that they added pineapple juice to it, but I dont think that was it. The fries were hot, fresh, crispy and delicious. They weren't from fresh potatoes, but thats ok. I loved them and they were plentiful. I would highly recommend this place and would definitely come back, if I ever get back to Maine!! read more

Really amazing hole in the wall restaurant! All you can eat fish fry was great! Staff are fantastic! Will definitely be back here!

Now I feel like I've truly visited the great state of Maine. I ate an amazing lobster roll at a small roadside restaurant that was filled with local customers. The server very patiently explained that a lobster roll is literally just lobster on a roll. What a culinary delight!! The busyness of the restaurant confirmed that they are as famous as claimed. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - Lobster roll without mayo. - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Great food. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Best lobster roll with generous serving read more

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

Don't blink or you will miss it. Amazing lil place right on the river. DO NOT be deterred by the prices!!! In the area for work and had been told about this place before I even arrived in Maine! Everyone told me about the "Lobstah Roll" ( how the locals say it) but they have so much more to offer! There were three of us and obviously we must have looked out of place trying to order. One of our great servers Michelle.... Made a suggestion and we did well by taking her advice. Between the three of us we got one Lobster Roll with two extra buns. The seafood Platter.....Two types of fish, shrimp,scallops, clams, oysters and FRENCH FRIES!!! We got there just in time because the place got packed while we were eating. Can't wait to go back! Worth any difficulties backing out into the curve on the road. Next time I'm backing in. read more

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I came based on the suggestions of other yelpers. I ordered the lobster roll. It cost $31. It was the largest lobster roll I've ever had. It had nice pieces of lobster and mayonnaise with nothing else on a toasted roll. The lobster wasn't that remarkable in terms of flavor. Didn't taste like much. The roll was toasted on the outside and tasted of margarine rather than butter. It was served with a coleslaw and french fries that tasted like they were fried in peanut oil. And two slices of pickle. I was disappointing in the taste of the lobster roll. And I didn't need that much lobster meat. I would've preferred half the lobster meat at half the price. Quite a pricey lunch once I out of the tip of 38 and change. read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - 31 dollar cold lobster roll - lobster and mayo with fries and mayo slaw and pickles - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Friendly, welcoming service. Say at the bar because the place was packed upon our arrival. But the chef pumps out the food fast! The Lobster Roll (market price of $31 as of July 2023) was awesome! Better than the famous Red's which we tried two days before. The lobster was so tender and fresh. The Mayo is a very light coating that allows the lobster to shine. The French fries were perfectly battered with a crispy outside and gooey inside. The Cole slaw is fresh and crunchy. Loved everything about this place. read more

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

Good service, reasonable prices, but personally didn't like the food Lobster roll had a ton of mayo, cole slaw had a ton of mayo, half and half scallops/fish was dripping in oil and on the soggier side. Left feeling pretty heavy and gross Fries were good read more

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

There was little bit of a wait when we came for lunch and the wait was well worth it. The lobster roll was overflowing with lobster meat! read more

Eagles Nest Restaurant - The picture speaks for itself - Seafood Near Me - Brewer, Maine

All I can say is YUMMMMMMM! Went here a little later in the night craving some lobster rolls around the Bangor area. They didn't have much selection that are open almost daily. Most of the good ones I found from other reviews and searches are in the Bar Harbor area near the water. But these guys are fairly close to market price, if not make it better. Lobster roll came with fries and that portion was overflowing!!!! They're so nice and very patient if you are from out of town. Everything came out amazing! read more

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We stopped in for lunch on Friday. This place is awesome! It does not look like much from the outside, and it's a small place. But once you get inside, there are great river views and excellent lobster served in just about any kind of way you could imagine. We had the lobster rolls, which I can honestly say had more lobster rolls than any I've ever seen. As a matter of factor, I had to remove about half of it to pick up the bun. But don't worry-I ate that with a fork afterwards! If you like lobster, this is your place to go. read more

Wow!! Hidden gem for sure. The place was packed so I guess the secret is already out. I had a grilled cheese with lobster, hubs had the Super burger and some had a lobster roll with mayo. All was fantastic and the service was top notch. read more