FRESH Lobsters and GREAT prices!…read more We were lookin' for soft shell Lobsters or what the locals call 'shedders'. We'd just heard a great recipe, on Maine public radio, for grillin' these babies. So we were on a mission and this was THE perfect place to get some fresh yummy shellfish!! C.H. Rich is nothin' much to look at, but you're not there for the ambiance! So, don't be deterred by the run-down feel of the place. It's a working fishing warehouse with huge lobster tanks in the back. A true Maine experience ;o).

It's last week of August and this is the best deal you can get for live lobster on Mt Desert…read moreIsland. It's a lobster pier, not a restaurant so be sure you have a place to cook it at home. $6.50/lb for hardshell under 2lbs and $7/lb for hardshell 2lbs+. Jeffrey Rich is a 4th generation lobsterman and the great great grandson of founder Charles Henry "Charlie" Rich. Maurice Sr (pronounced Morris) inherited the business from Charlie and his son Maurice (Mo Jr, may he rest in peace) inherited from him. Stop by, say hello to Jeffrey and buy some of the best lobster you'll ever eat for a fraction of the price other lobster piers are offering in the area. They ship to you too so call them and place an order if you're not nearby. It's off the beaten path, but you'll pass some gorgeous scenery on beautiful winding Seawall Rd on your way there. You can try stacking rocks on the beach you'll passby, but don't take any because you'll get fined or arrested by a park ranger. Thanks C.H. Rich for the yummy grub.

Fantastic fresh and live lobsters!! Would prefer this any day over a restaurant. Staff was so…read moreincredibly nice and helpful, explaining the cook time/process, and even letting us borrow lobster crackers and a large pot. I would definitely come back to this place for their fair prices and great service! Blueberry ice cream was also good!

This place is amazing. The lobster were fresh and delicious…read more The girl who waited on us asked if we had crackers and a pot large enough to cook all five lobster. We did not. She promptly grabbed a pot from behind the counter, telling us that we could just drop it by when we were finished with it. Who does that?!! treated us as if we were her family. We returned the pot the next day. We are looking forward to coming back next year. We will definitely be coming to Parsons for our lobster. It was a great part of our family Vacay. Also the prices were great.

I like this spot A LOT. I visited it multiple times during my stay last year. I have and will…read morecontinue to do so during my current visit to ANP. In short, they are the agent/broker for 300+ local fishermen...selling the freshest catch hauled in daily to the public. They always have a healthy inventory of different seafood and are open all year, which is exceptionally great for off-season travelers like me. Staff are exceptionally friendly and prices are fair. Their sales can also get you product for really cheap (for example, crab is currently 10 lbs / $20 yesterday). Another cool fact is that rare lobsters do end up here once in a while. They are obviously not for sale and will be sent to a lobster "sanctuary" that does not involve a warm bath. There was a blue lobster (1 in 2 million) and two Calico lobsters (1 in 30 million) in one of the holding tanks yesterday. This is something you won't have the opportunity to see at most (if not all) seafood markets.

We ordered the lobster roll kit, It was packed really good, even though delivery was delayed due to…read moreweather. It still arrived nice and cold. It was very tasty

Had a delightful experience with Sarah Knox Lobsters two years in a row! Fantastic, fresh lobsters…read morepurchased right in Seal Harbor, fresh from her traps. This young lobsterwoman knows her stuff, and can tell you everything you need to know about her catch. I highly recommend lobsters from Sarah! P.S. If she sold out in past years, try again, she has more than double the amount of traps and lots of lobster every day!

If you want fresh lobsters caught with love - call little miss Sarah. She may still be a bit pint…read moresize but her lobsters have big taste!

ordered six Jonah crabs from Tom and he delivered them to my door. They looked walked and talked…read morejust like crabs. I cooked them up and picked them. They were chock full of white crab meat and delicious. $15. What a deal.

From the owner: My goal is to deliver quality locally caught seafood to your door or boat! I live year round on…read moreSwan’s Island and work on a commercial lobster fishing boat. Let me know what you’d like and I will hand pick the best lobster from that days catch. $12 per pound. No delivery charge! Jonah Crabs available supply is limited. 6 hard shell Jonah -15$ 12 soft shell Jonah- 12$ Fresh clams sourced locally $6 per pound If you buy 10 Lobsters or more $10 per pound. If you’d like to make an order Call in the afternoon or text during the day. I may be on the boat but if you give me the details I can save out the lobsters and deliver after we are done hauling traps. My number is +12074603841, ask for Tom.

Guys! I'm so mad that we didn't order more food while here because seeing what other people got…read morearound us, it looked FIREEE! I saw this place when we first got to Maine and never forgot about it because I am a giant soft serve fan and they boast 24 different flavors of soft serve!!!! This was our 4th and last stop on our Maine Ice Cream Trek and it did not disappoint. After very long and drawn out deliberation, I decided to try the English Toffee flavor and my wife got the Dragon's Blood soft serve flavor. Both were so good but that Dragon's Blood was out of this world!! I had never had the flavor before and it blew my mind. We also got fries to make sure we made it home to eat and they were the best fries we had in Maine for our entire trip and my wife LOVES fries so that's a very nice compliment. We almost ordered a second serving. There is plenty of covered seating outside but no inside seating so it gave a well catered picnic vibe. I will say it was hard for us to find because the map didn't realize where it was. We had to drive around a bit to find it but it's next to the gas station/convenience store that Maps takes you to. I would absolutely go out of my way to go to Seaside Dairy Bar the next time we're in Maine. It's well worth it!

Had the lobster roll with butter and a side of onion rings. It was cooked well and the meat was…read moretender. The lobster roll was not soaked in butter and the onion rings had a crunchy breading . My wife had blueberry ice cream and loved it. They had a man playing guitar who was quite good. Really good roadside restaurant that you can visit before or after visiting the Bass Harbor lighthouse.

Friendly service and amazing food. The clam chowder on a chilly and rainy Memorial Day was perfect…read more Great small business anyone visiting Southwest Harbor should take the time to visit and eat.

Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound is worth a stop if you want a kick and a good story to tell…read morelater. Stick to the basics and you'll be happy. The lobster rolls were great, but the mac and cheese was a bit heavy and the bisque was more watery than expected. Still, the overall experience made it a fun, relaxing evening. Outdoor seating, live music, and a crowd of regulars give this place a lively, welcoming feel. Make sure to read the articles posted on the bus, they might be some of the best fun facts you pick up on your trip.

If you're visiting Bar Harbor you have probably seen brochures for Thurston's around town like we…read moredid. after looking at reviews and the menu online we visited on a Saturday for an early dinner/late lunch. There was a long line at the door to order but the line moved fairly quickly. After ordering you seat yourself and your food is brought to the table. We sat in the bar area which was very nice. It seemed like all menu items except for lobsters could be ordered from the bar directly so if you are not planning to order a lobster this could help you skip the long line. We had one lobster dinner and one sandwich with a blueberry cider and strawberry rhubarb margarita. The food was great and service was friendly. Prices seem standard for the area.

Thurston's Lobster Pound was hands down our favorite stop on our Acadia trip…read more Located on the quieter side of the park, it offers amazing food and a far better ambience than the busier tourist spots. We sat right on the dock and ordered live lobster, which is cooked fresh on site. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it is absolutely worth it. The lobster was the best we had the entire trip, enjoyed with ocean views and a beautiful sunset. One tip: get the blueberry pie if they aren't sold out. We ordered a few to share and immediately regretted not getting our own because it was that good. By the time we realized, they were already sold out for the night.

We stumbled on Archie's hunting for an early dinner on the Quietside, about five minutes from the…read moreWonderland trail, and it turned out to be a great find. It's a fisherman-owned shack right on the bay -- informal, friendly, and exactly the kind of unpretentious Maine spot you hope to run into. Honestly, everything we ordered was excellent, so it's hard to single out just one thing. The hot-butter lobster roll was soft, fresh, and generous -- better than the other lobster rolls we'd had on the trip (I paid a little extra for hot butter over the cold/mayo version and would do it again). The lobster empanadas were a nice surprise: crispy from being fried, and while there's some filler beyond the lobster, the meat-to-filling ratio is good and the added flavor works -- I'd order those again. The clam chowder was rich and creamy without being gluey. Bonus points for the kids: a Lego play table kept ours happily occupied, and they did simple cheese quesadillas the kids actually ate. I also had a Pulp Truck IPA from Marsh Island Brewing -- which is what we would call a "Hazy IPA" or "New England IPA" on the West Coast, but here is simply an IPA. Regardless, it was quite good. We'd would definitely eat here again.

Decided to try this place, recommend by a local. They look like they are set up for crowds. Of…read morecourse you can't go wrong with lobster, they offer different sized portions. The lobster bisque soup is some of the best I have ever had.