SO GOOD. We were driving back from St. John and I googled seafood in Bangor Maine. McLaughlin popped up and looked like the perfect place to have a quick lunch. We drove in and the lot was packed. We ordered the steamers, fried bellies, & the lobster roll (mayo). I have to say everything met the mark and the fried clams exceeded expectations (in comparison to the cape). The only downside was that they don't make their own tartar sauce! Everything was super fresh and delicious. Wish we lived closer because I would love to come back! read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Bellies soo fresh! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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Great service and attitude. Lobster roll was nicely filled, not overly mayo'd. The roll itself was warm and nicely crispy. I would definitely be back. They also sell packaged donuts that were pretty amazing... read more

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We dropped in for some lobster rolls, and we weren't disappointed! You can also get some fresh seafood to take home or have delivered to you. The staff were very friendly, and while the inside of the store is small, there was plenty of seating outside. Be sure to stop by this place if you're in the area read more

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We stopped in to grab some takeout lunch on a Friday around 1215PM. We got a fish sandwich and the lazy lobster. The fish sandwich is actually a double fish sandwich which was a nice surprise. It was a good amount of fish. The lazy lobster was a lot of lobster but the lobster was a little tough. I've had better lobster in Bangor during this trip but it was a lot of lobster for a good price. I'd recommend popping in if you are nearby and want lobster! Oh the popsicles were delicious! Def get one of those! read more

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Came from Texas to Rhode Island, traveled from Rhode Island to Maine, tried lobster rolls from four or five places during the trip. McLaughlin's seafood was the top choice for both the hot lobster roll and the traditional cold lobster roll. Super friendly service, slightly chilly outside in May, but it must stop and have for lobster rolls in me. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Hot lobster roll with warm butter - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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Stopped in yesterday had amazing customer service went above and beyond what I expected great reasonable prices for seafood had some live lobsters shipped to my cousin down to Virginia price was less than what I expected amazing group of people I would recommend them for any type of seafood that you would like and they have amazing take out too read more

Excellent and friendly service. I love going here for no nonsense seafood and a great staff. Outside seating and the place is clean. Little roadside restaurant. Definitely recommend. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Lobster Roll Meal - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Love the lobster roll, but also bought some fresh lobster & shrimp to fly home with me! So good!

As someone who grew up on the coast of New England and has eaten fresh seafood my entire life, I was genuinely excited to stop here. The "fresh fish market" branding set high expectations. Unfortunately, what arrived was one of the most disappointing seafood meals I've had in recent memory. I ordered the fried scallops and the New England clam chowder. The scallops were immediately suspect -- soft, wet, and mushy with none of the firm, sweet, clean flavor that fresh scallops are known for. The texture and taste were consistent with frozen scallops that had been improperly thawed. The batter was soggy rather than crisp, and there was no seasoning whatsoever -- not even salt. I tried four before I stopped. The chowder was equally disappointing. It bore little resemblance to a proper New England clam chowder -- thin, oily, and heavily salted, with barely any cream base and no depth of flavor. I had two bites. I want to be fair: I was staying directly across the street and ate the food immediately, so neither dish had a chance to deteriorate in transit or sitting out. What I tasted is what was served. For a restaurant marketing itself as a fresh seafood destination in Maine, this fell far short of the standard -- and frankly, far short of what the region is capable of. I'd encourage the owners to revisit both their sourcing and their kitchen fundamentals. read more

Ok food, not too expensive, portions are small but food is fresh. They do need to keep the sitting area a lot cleaner even if it's a self serve, someone should definitely make sure the tables are clean. Service was slow, they had a line when we got there so it took almost 20 min to get our food out. We were 3 adults and 2 kids who were starving by that point. We had a cheeseburger which one of the kids said wasn't good, butter lobster rolls were nice, over a standard small bun, salmon was really good and very fresh. read more

Service was good. I only left 3 stars because they leave the sauce outside in the heat which ruined our lobster roll. I think they can do better with extra attention to details. read more

My husband picked this place to visit. I think he liked the name...lol. We ordered 2 servings of clam Chowder and a lobster roll to share. I enjoyed my clam chowder although it was more of a soup. The taste was there, it just wasn't thick. My husband was digging around in his to get a spoon of anything except for the broth. This was our first lobster roll so we have nothing to compare it to. My husband was expecting a bigger roll than a hot dog bun. I enjoyed the toasted bun and the mild flavor of the lobster and dressing. My husband was looking for a stronger flavor or onion/celery and more seasoning. We also had a side of french fries which were crispy and tasty. We are looking forward to tasting a few lobster rolls from Nova Scotia Canada to Salem MA-U.S. read more

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Soooooo sooo good!!! Crab roll is another level plus of course the Lobster classic roll, a super must stop!!!! read more

Great dining experience here. Had the best steamers and fried scallops! Generous portions and reasonable price. I loved everything we ordered, lobster roll had plenty of meat and onion rings was so crispy and lightly breaded. It would be a mistake if you don't make a stop here! read more

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Pretty bang on place. Service was good. Not a lot of space to sit and eat that's my only complaint. Food was top notch. Great place to stop by and eat. 9/10 easy read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Amazing Lobster Rolls! Probably the best I've had. Very creamy and buttery, they're addictive, definitely a MUST GO if you pass through Bangor, ME. There's benches outside for outside seating, customer service is great. read more

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Crab rolls were lightly dresses and overflowing! Definitely a knife and fork roll. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Top quality. Do NOT fail to go when in Bangor! read more

Good classic seafood shack. Expensive seafood. Worth it. Sit on picnic tables, enjoy the warm air and traffic. Last time I checked they are decent lobster prices and will cook them for you. read more

I've never eaten inside but have taken coolers of seafood home multiple times and you can't beat it at all! Great prices and delicious. Staff is great too! read more

I ordered fried scallops. They were the worst fried scallops I've ever had and I'm 76 years old so I've enjoyed a lot of fried scallops. They were overcooked and tough and they were just small pieces of scallops not whole scallops. Very disappointing read more

First time in Maine summer 2023, a truly traditional meal and so delicious! Did learn I like lobster bisque over stew but so happy to try it read more

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We stopped here for lunch as a party of 5! The service was quick and everyone was pleasant. We were able to get a seat under the overhang so we didn't have to cook in the bright sun! The food was tasty and plentiful. Our order was a followed and not one complaint from our entire group. Lobster roll with French fries and coleslaw Large fried scallops Fried scallop basket with onion rings and coleslaw Fried scallop basket with sweet potato fries and potato salad Fried shrimp basket with French fries and coleslaw The amount of all the food not just the sides but the proteins was amazing to see. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We went back a second day for this lobster roll! It was overflowing with lobster The place is BYOB. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Yumm!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

My boyfriend and I came here on a trip, we are from NS. These were by far one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had. The service was absolutely amazing, the staff were so nice and pleasant and I loved being able to sit outside and eat. Would absolutely come back! read more

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Great rolls. Plan on spending the money, but it's worth it. Nothing is cheap anymore. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - The restaurant. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Friendly service and there is an open outdoor dining area. The portions are a good amount and fulfilling with a side of coleslaw and fries for about $28 after tax. The lobster stew had a good amount of lobster but was not thick enough. The lobster stew contain heavy cream and butter. read more

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The place smells. I don't know why they cant clean and sanitize like the other stores, but it always stinks.

As far as I can tell this place is a local landmark. We always seem to just miss the end of their hot food restaurant service as the workers go back to school. That said, we have never been disappointed by their all year round market: the lobster roll we had this year was absolutely massive and the traditional angled toast bun was perfectly done. Lobster rolls are never cheap but this one was good value for money. The lobster salad filling was low key minimal mayo so it didn't overpower the lobster meat, which IS what you are paying for. We sat at a picnic table outside and they brought it out to us. I'm no expert on lobster rolls but it compares favorably with what I had a few days earlier in Nova Scotia. If you have the urge for a lobster roll and are nearby, this is worth the stop. read more

In prior years their lobster rolls were the very best. For some reason in 2025, they are using way too much mayo. I thought the 1st one might have been a mistake but after 3 - it's not. We've had our last. read more

The First restaurant we tried in Maine, was not wowed really by anything, just a ok experience service wasn't overly friendly or attentive food was expensive and nothing I couldn't of got in Michigan for a fraction of the price read more

Food was great! Service is top notch and prices are great for the mountain of food you receive.

Initially We went to enjoy the takeout but it was closed. However they were able to serve lobster and crab rolls which we enjoyed. We also bought some fish to cook at home. The tuna was very good as were the crab rolls. The crab rolls were on the pilau side but tasted good. read more

Nice little place. Order at the window, eat at the picnic tables out front. My wife got a generous helping of steamer clams, I got two crab cakes that were mostly crab, for a change, instead of filler. Both were delicious. Courteous service, reasonable prices ($48 for two people). Recommended. read more

We stopped here for some lobster rolls with the family. My daughter also had a fried clam sandwich. The place is really nice, everyone working here is friendly, and there are plenty of places to sit. The lobster roll was delicious! It looks really small when you get it, but it is very meaty. They give you a good amount of lobster. The fries were yummy and crispy, and the potato salad was delicious. My daughter absolutely loved the fried clams! They were crispy, meaty, and not soggy at all. Excellent. The only issue I have is the price, it was a bit high... There's also a small store on the side where you can buy fresh fish and other products. Parking is on the premises. read more

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We drove all the way from Texas to Maine. The first thing we wanted was Lobster. Not a roll or a stew or a bisque. Just a cooked lobster. I found this place by chance. It was amazingly priced I think for everything I spent like $75. The staff was friendly, it is outside so it was nice to get to see the environment of Maine, listen to the birds, hear the water crash and roll. The lobster tasted delicious, I don't like coleslaw so I got potato salad instead. The fries were really good and nothing was too greasy. It tasted and looked so fresh like everything was made to order. I loved the experience. Thank you for this amazing welcome to Maine. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Lobster Dinner x3 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

The Lobster rolls are killer here. It's quaint little outdoor setting is nice for those who like eating outdoors. Never had bad food here....always yummy. Price is reasonable. read more

This was our first lobster roll- we are from Texas so we came to do all things Lobster we really liked it! Potato salad is really oniony and good. Chips were yummy. Lobster to mayo ratio was good and the bread was so good with it all too. Very good! read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

The McLaughlin lobster roll was one of the better seasoned ones I have tried. It came with French fries, which were crisp and cole slow which was quite tasty. In the Covid area this is a good option because dining is only outside on some picnic tables. It is not white tablecloth dining, but the food is good. There was a decent, but not overwhelming amount of lobster in the roll. The bun melted away as you chowed on it. Staff were just ok. read more

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Excellent seafood. Went back for more the next night. Had lobster rolls and seafood chowder. Yummy

I had high hopes based on the reviews visiting this place. I ordered the crabcakes, the calamari and the shrimp basket. I definitely was not impressed with any of them. First the crabcakes, as good as they were, they were not crispy on the outside so it's mainly just like a crab pile on a piece of lettuce. It was not held together very well and it could've used a little bit more seasoning. The calamari was definitely not a go to for me. It was frozen, and then deep-fried. I would've hoped that being on the ocean it would've been more fresh but it was not. The shrimp had no seasoning whatsoever and had like a very battered coating. The location is cute and quaint but it's definitely not something that I would come back to. read more

McLaughlin Seafood - Crab cakes - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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