The best tomato soup I have ever had, the bisque. Very friendly staff. I was with a vegan, and we almost didn't stay because his options were limited, but the waiter brought him olive oil in place of butter and he did ok (had the Cuban rice and beans). I read the clippings in the foyer about how the town has been struggling to survive after the closure of the paper mill, and how the restaurant tries to do right by its employees (they had that air of being happy to work there, like Trader Joe employees). And that soup was absolutely delicious, as was the bread. Everything was good, and the town is worth a visit. read more

Best meal of our trip! I am a very particular eater and this restaurant had fresh, high quality, amazing dishes. Our table ordered a wide variety of items and each one was delicious. We had the French onion soup to begin and it was absolutely amazing. For our main courses, we ordered the burger, a bean burrito, grilled shrimp, and broiled haddock. All were delicious! The service is attentive and friendly. The restaurant is a cozy, home style, family run place that we will definitely return to when we come back. It is definitely worth the drive from Belfast north! Do not miss a meal at MacLeods! read more

I had the haddock chowder and salad lunch special - I appreciated the special lunch options for smaller portions!

Fantastic restaurant. Friendly and courteous staff. I'm going back the next time I'm in town!!

Wonderful service, lobster roll was phenomenal, ambiance was lovely!!! Highly recommend this location for lunch or dinner!!!

First meal in town we had. Best on two. Everyone's meals at our table were well prepared, hot, and tasty. I had the same spare ribs, excellent. Great sauce cooked perfectly. My wife had the special three cheese ravioli in pesto with sun dried tomatoes, excellent. Our dinner partners meals looked equally as good. They cleaned their plates with smiles. Staff very friendly. Had nice local beer selections. Stop in. read more

The food was delicious and fresh, my only complaint was that half of our party did not get our meals until the other half had already finished theirs. read more

On the way to Bar Harbor after visiting Fort Knox. Stopped in town for a Lobster Roll. It was excellent. Just loaded with lobster. The pickles are also great addition with a sour mustard taste. Friendly service who went out of her way to make sure our daughter would enjoy her grilled cheese. Highly recommend if in town. read more

MacLeod's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bucksport, Maine

One of my "must stops" on the way to Acadia NP or anytime I'm in Bangor for the past 20 years. Fresh, well prepared seafood (not super fancy), reasonable prices, and friendly service that makes you feel at home. What makes it a "must stop" though is their French Silk Chocolate Pie, which is unlike any other I've ever had. One of the best chocolate deserts on the planet; simple, richly chocolate, and an amazing texture (thicker than a pudding or pot de creme, but lighter than a fudge), whipped cream on top and a simple crust on bottom. read more

I don't understand the great reviews! Great waitress but the food was lousy... Almost like a mediocre diner. This is not a four or five star restaurant by any means The problem is there isn't a lot of competition. One last thing, we ordered a small bottle of pellegrino and the label on the bottle was completely moldy! We should of left then... read more

Excellent salmon! Best in the area! And the service is second to none in this area (or any other)! Thanks George! read more

Messalicious Penobscot haddock Ruben. Divine. Irresistible. Ate the whole sandwich complimented by a crisp local ale on tap. My husband cooled a perfectly rare burger and cheddar fries. Our waitress was friendly, unbelievably efficient and happy to share a little local history. A fine lunch stop, especially coming off the Maine islands in mid spring where we encountered a plague of closed restaurants. read more

My boyfriend and I were in town for the weekend and this was our first dinner spot. We did not make a reservation and only had to wait about 3 minutes at peak dinner time. The restaurant was very cute and casual. The prices were fair and everything was extremely fresh. The shrimp skewers appetizer and the chocolate silk pie were definitely the highlights. We would absolutely recommend. read more

The town of Bucksport does not immediately catch the eye as a lunch or dinner stop as you wend your way along the Maine coast. Although it claims a scenic location on the Penobscot River, this is a pleasant mill town rather than a scenic tourist destination. However, MacLeod's Restaurant is a surprisingly good find should you need a decent meal on your Downeast journey. There's no ocean view but you'll get friendly service in a homey atmosphere. We recently had a great lunch of scallops and lemon-lentil soup. I'm giving 4 stars not because it rates up there with the better big-city restaurants but because they deserve praise for providing thoughtful and interesting food, at moderate cost, in a small town. Way to go! read more

My brother brought me here on a cold spring evening (20 degrees with a heck of a wind blowing). He's been going there for years and I'm surprised no one else has review this place. It's down the street from a huge paper mill which probably scares off the tourists. I'm not much of a soup person but because it was so cold I had the tomato bisque - excellent! This was followed by the haddock and potatoes. Very good. read more

Our family loves to come here in the summer, taking our boat down river from Bangor and making the short walk up the road from the town dock to what has become our favorite restaurant in the Greater Bangor area. Every time we come, we enjoy our meals, and always bring friends when we can and recommend this place. The food is fresh and tasty, and I love the diversity of the menu and the ever-changing specials. The owner George and his son Connor are always friendly and helpful. Only reason I'm not giving it the full five stars is because the decor doesn't have much atmosphere, and the radio can be loud and some of the wait staff is much better than others. But these things are easily amended or overlooked. read more

Only restaurant in Bucksport. Closed Mondays. We found scallop strudel bland (didn't care for cream cheese filling), but great haddock chowder & fresh, local green beans. Reasonable prices, good service. Nice mix of locals & tourists. read more

We went here based on the Yelp reviews. They accommodated the 7 of us quickly. The staff was friendly. The service overall was very slow. Our drinks too forever. We asked for our salads first but they came our with our meals so our table was overcrowded with plates. But the food was good over all so it was a decent last minute dinner stop. read more

Needed somewhere for dinner after leaving Acadia National Park. Bucksport didn't look too promising but Yelp reviews for MacLeods looked favourable. Exterior was unassuming but well maintained. The interior looked well lived in - this place has been here for ever! Most people eating here were regulars. So, how about the food? My wife and I had Salmon Cakes and a Lobster Roll. Both were surprisingly good - presentation, portion sizes, and taste. Also had Maine microbrews on tap. We shared a strawberry and rhubard crisp for dessert which was just excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. Definitely recommend based on our experience. read more

Bucksport's best restaurant. It's nice enough for a date night, or dinner with the boss when he comes out from the big city, but also comfortable and welcoming enough for a casual family dinner. The service is always efficient and friendly, and the food tasty. The Haddock chowder is fantastic, followed closely by the tomato bisque. With expectations set by their soups, the chili is merely good. The complaints about the lack of vegetarian food are likely from before they redid their menu. My wife is vegetarian and never lacked for options (my favorite veg option is the butternut squash ravioli with orange sauce, her's the portobello mushroom lasagna). If you're looking for fish you can't go wrong with their take on the reuben, but if they happen to have the oven baked fishermen's platter that's the way to go. All the desserts we've tried have been good, but if it's summer you must save room for their homemade fresh fruit cobbler/pie/crisp of the day. You couldn't ask for a better small-town restaurant. read more

Nice family atmosphere. The only vegan option was a pasta dish with red sauce, hold the meatballs. Meal was decent, but waitress was extremely friendly, so gave 4 stars. read more

Visiting family from San Diego and they took me here. Very friendly and helpful server. Food was very well cooked and fresh! Seafood not over cooked which I find at many places. read more

We were in town visiting relatives and they took us to Macleods. I am so glad they did! Everything from the bread to the dessert was fabulous. We had the butternut squash ravioli appetizer - superb! My entree was the fish and chips, also delish. Server was attentive and helpful. All in all, I would definitely eat here again. read more

Great food. Well prepared. Had lobster with haddock chowder. Excellent. homemade cherry crisp. Very good cheerful service.

I have always wanted to go in and try, but always heard that it was expensive. But when my family came in from out of state we went in and it was amazing!!! Even my picky eater kids loved it! Great options for kids and adults!! Loved the chocolate milk they brought out for my son! read more

I have never been disappointed at MacLeods! Outstanding steaks, seafood, and sandwiches with new, interesting items appearing on the menu regularly. Friendly service. Without a doubt the best place to eat in Bucksport! read more

Very good restaurant. Wife had fresh fish was excellent, as was the steamed lobster which I had. Small paper mill town, old fort and new bridge (go up to the top for the view). Stayed the night and ate here. Very good food. read more

Easily the best restaurant in Bucksport. Food is good, atomosphere is welcoming, staff friendly and efficient. Would like to see more vegetarian and/or vegan options available, as they are extremely limited (we like more than a salad and bread!). Seating could be updated as it is not terribly comfortable. Still, best deal for a decent meal in town. read more

Nice place to stop if you happen to stop here. Went for lunch while passing through. Quiet; only two other tables being served. Server was helpful and friendly. I had a Southwest salad that was generously portioned and tasty. Wife had a grilled cheese and tomato soup that she enjoyed. Lots of homemade desserts available, but we did not try any. Glad we found the place. read more

We visited a friend in Bucksport. As we headed home we decided to have an early dinner. What a choice! Our server Kristin was outstanding. The menu is full of wonderful choices and very fairly priced. I had the ribs, so good! My wife had the swordfish which was tender, just and tasty. We hope to be back soon. read more

The ribs , meatloaf , and the chocolate silk pie are amazing . Must stop spot in Bucksport for dinner.

Very enjoyable. We had a group of 6 and visiting from Florida. All of our meals were different and great. Service friendly and timely.

Great food, great drinks, and great atmosphere! I had the New York Strip steak, which was amazing! Get the sweet and sour turnip greens! I ate here with two other people and the reason why I give four stars is because their seafood dish and fish dish were not that great, however the chowder was amazing! This is called a seafood restaurant, but don't get a seafood or fish main course dish. read more

outstanding restaurant. a great variety of options, fresh seafood and truly home style, friendly service. we came in Dec mid week so a visiting friend could have a lobster roll. they were out of lobster for the evening, but the owner actually left and got a couple of fresh lobsters so our friend could have a tasty Maine experience. above and beyond! great beer selection of local brews and wholly molly on the fresh apple crisp for dessert. well done! read more

MacLeod's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bucksport, Maine

MacLeods is a wonderful restaurant on Main Street in Bucksport. It's been there since 1980 and I have been going there every time I get to Maine. The other night I had a piece of Katy's wild blueberry pie. Best blueberry pie of lifetime!! Menu is creative and offers something for everyone:Super seafood, steaks,salads, pasta. Even the sides are home-made and delicious! Service, ambience are all excellent. There's a nice friendly atmosphere and if you see a gray-haired guy greeting people, that's George. Say hello and get ready to enjoy a great meal at a reasonable price. read more

Had a great meal with friends in mid-February at MacLeod's. Our first time there. Service was great, friendly and knowledgeable waiter. Salmon special was very good. Excellent, perhaps best ever, coconut cream pie. read more

This is a nice, unpretentious local place. The food is simple and fresh. The service is attentive and enthusiastic. I had a great baked halibut and a cup of fish chowder. The owner, George, is an interesting and intelligent guy who was happy to talk about local history. If I am passing through here again, I will surely return. read more

The service was nice but the food wasn't the quality I was expecting. The meatloaf was dry and dried parsley was thrown all over the plate. I don't see how this restaurant is so popular amongst locals. read more

It was fair, average to OK. Staff was pleasant. Very old building, interior could really use a facelift. My friend had fish which she said was good. The tomato bisque was awful, like ground up canned tomatoes, barely lukewarm, mushy and very acidic, no thanks. Sandwich was average, nothing outstanding. Very overpriced for the quality. Be careful if you go after dark, parking lot behind the building was very icy and poorly lighted. read more

Great food, Great service, good choice on the menu, they have fish tanks so the kids can look at some fish, this is a really good warm place to come for a meal and the price is really good, will always have my business read more