Rating: 4.8 Came to try the famous maine lobster. There were few options around the area but we decided on this place as it's more of a small cozy shack. This place serve fresh lobster but not only that they also offer a cajun seafood as well. There is small parking available beside the shack. They offer variety of seafood including lobster roll, lobster dinner, mussels, clams, shrimps, cajun boil and blueberry pie. We decided to get the classic lobster dinner with two lobster. I decided to go for the biggest 1.5lb+. and we got a side of blueberry pie. They take the live lobster out of the water tank and weigh it in front of us which was nice. They then cook it right outside. We waited about 15minutes or so and the owner brought the lobster dinner out of us. It' 2 huge lobsters and 2 fresh corns, and mussels. They also give you lobster aprons, butter, cajun seasoning, de-shelling tool, and a paper with instructions as well. They do offer some condiments and hot sauces which you can grab as needed. We got prepared with apron and started digging into our lobster. We devoured every meat we can find in the lobster. It was plump and sweet and seasoned well with salt. Tasted delicious even without any butter or seasoning. We tried them with seasoning for some change of flavor but it's not necessary. My personal favorite was claw meat for sure. Tail meat was good but it was bit bouncy. Mussels and corns were delicious as well. The owner brought the blueberry pie at the end for us. It was sweet, tart and crunchy around the pie crust. I enjoyed it even though i've never been a huge fan of blueberry pie in general. Service was excellent. They cook the fresh lobster there right on the spot before you eat. Owner was very nice and friendly and checked in on us periodically. Overall the place was excellent and definitely a top spot for maine lobster. Compared to other place nearby it was 't that busy either. I think that this may be the best lobster i've had ever. Only down side is that it's in a bushy area so there were quite a bit of bugs flying around. They do have bug spray as well so definitely protect yourself if you are eating at the table there. Definitely a must stop for Maine lobster if you are in Acadia area. May have try the cajun version next time visiting. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Blueberry pie - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Seafood is so fresh here! We ordered 3 lobsters which came with corn (very sweet), mussels, and clams. We also ordered an additional pound of shrimp (great size!). The have the option for classic (plain seawater) vs Cajun seasoning and having tried both, I think classic is the way to go. The seawater really amplifies the natural flavors and sweetness of the seafood and you really don't need additional seasoning on top of that. My only complaint is there was a small bit of sand in some of the mussels/clams but that was a minor thing. I'd also recommend their blueberry pie, which was very good. read more

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Food was fresh and delicious. We had lobsters and mussels and a slice of the wild Maine blueberry pie. Service was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend! read more

So I'm traveling with my daughter's family making an east coast loop from NC to Maine and back. The last two nights we have stayed in Acadia in Maine. I love lobster so we had it two nights in a row and we were not disappointed either night. Last iight was a bit more fancy in Ellsworth where we ate at Union River Lobster. Tonight we ate here. Casual. Eating in picnic tables. The food was great at both places. Tonight it was the family, four lobster, dinner with clams, corn on the cob and jambalaya. Food was great. Had the grandkids eating lobster, shrimp, and clams. Enjoyed it very much. read more

We went to Rose Eden Lobster for lunch today. We are not from here so we searched Yelp and Rose Eden Lobster sounded great. We were bit surprised that no customers at 2 pm and it's all outdoor dining. We ordered through a window, paid then sat on the table. It took about 25 min and it was great. We ordered 2 lobster dinner package x 2, 1 lobster dinner package x 1. Got 3 lbs of clams were included in the dinner packages. Lobsters were very fresh and perfectly cooked. Clams looked questionable at the beginning but they were so tasty. Corns tasted like, they were picked right out of garden. Sweet and delicious. We did looked at the photos from Yelp reviews and honestly I was bit worried whether I made the right choice. After the meal, everyone was so happy and full! Price was very reasonable too. Highly recommended. read more

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The owner/host/server was a gentleman and great cook. My family enjoyed their meal. Great place to eat a lobster. read more

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I enjoyed this place very much and would definitely come back. I know this place does not have a view but I loved my lobster roll. I also enjoyed speaking to the person running the place Jonah. He was very friendly and did great at his job. The lobster roll was delicious had a lot of meat and a good amount of flavor. To me this was one of my favorite meals in Maine. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Great gem! We had a lobster roll, steamed clams and steamed mussels - all fantastic. The quality of the seafood was great, so a simple steam was the perfect way to savor everything. Service was attentive and laid back. We really enjoyed everything. Totally recommend! read more

Very clear and honest pricing for lobster dinner. Two person dinner came with two lobsters, two corn, and 1/2 lb (ish) of clams. Good fresh lobster. Enjoyed the outdoor "lobster boil" feel. The unsung hero of this place? Blueberry Pie y'all. Blue-berry-pie. Boom. It's $14 for pie with ice cream, and worth it. read more

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7500 miles around the US on our month long road trip and I DREAM about the lobsters eaten here. Left Acadia National park in the early evening and wanted some fresh lobster for our last night in Maine. Literally saw this place on the side of the road and my fiancé remembered seeing it on yelp a couple days ago. Made the fastest U-turn ever, and ended up in this cute parking lot ("for lobster lovers only!") ready to eat! The ladies that we met at the front while ordering and when sitting down waiting, were SO friendly. We were told by one of them that her husband had just gotten these lobsters that morning! We got a special with two 1 and a half lb lobsters, a pound of mussels, and two ears of corn for $58! Added on a blueberry soda and Leon blueberry whoopie pie and I was in HEAVEN. The freshness of literally everything was amazing, not even needing butter to taste delicious & the whoopie pie was just the right amount of sweet without being overly sugary! There were a couple of tables, in which we shared one with some new friends!, lots of paper towels at the ready on your table, a clean portapotty bathroom, and sink with soap for after you eat! The most spontaneous stop left us craving these lobsters back home in Vegas! Can't wait to go back to Maine for some more of this! Thank you ladies! read more

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I love the ambience of this lobster joint. Mostly just lobster with mussels tossed into your basket along with fresh corn and butter, and the service is outstanding. The lobster was so sweet and the people running things want nothing but your happiness, which is clear. read more

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Best place to get seafood around Bar Harbor. We went here after getting sticker shock from some of the other restaurants that "specialized" in seafood. It is basically a shack with a walk up window that serves up the the freshest seafood you can find at a great price. We ordered the family meal that came with 4 whole lobsters, a pound of clams, and a pound of mussels. With drinks and all our total came out to just over $100 which I found to be a terrific deal. Our kids loved trying new food, the staff was very polite, answered all of our questions, and engaged well with customers. Food can be ordered to go, but there is also an outside eating area equipt with picnic tables and umbrellas. read more

Came here at the tail end of the season, after I checked into my accommodations down the road. I came here for dinner and managed my expectations. It's the end-of-the-season, so I had a feeling they'd be out of some things. No blueberry pie, no clams, and no corn got me slightly disappointed. However, we ordered two 1.25 pound lobster dinners with 2+ lbs of mussels. I'm a New Englander and I've had my share of lobster. The lobster I had here must have been one of the best I've had. It was succulent, slightly sweet, but briny at the same time. The lobster was steamed nicely and wasn't overcooked. Plus I didn't open it to have a gallon of water pouring out, so it felt like a worthwhile lobster. The mussels were fantastic as well, with lots of savory, plump mussels to accompany the lobster. I would've loved to have tried the steamed clams but I can live with mussels. So yeah, no carbs, but I'm trying less of that these days? Except I snuck in a croissant from Standard Baking in Portland during that dinner. I tried to come again early evening another day but they had already ran out of food. Do come early. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - 1.25 lb steamed lobster, 2 lbs mussels - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

What a great spot! Right off the highway, but tucked away with cute tables behind the motel/cottages, which share the same name. The chef was so kind in helping us choose our entrees. Everything was delicious! We enjoyed sitting at a picnic table under a big tree on the front lawn, enjoying our lobster. (served with fresh corn, steamed mussels, and drawn butter). The chef came over several times to check on us to make sure we knew how to eat our lobster and that we were happy. He even gave us a complimentary slice of blueberry pie (a la mode) that he said he hadn't heated up quite right in the microwave and otherwise would have had to discard. It was delicious and tasted delicious. We were happy to enjoy it! We highly recommend this cozy, local, off-the-beaten-path Maine Lobster eatery! read more

1 3/4 pounders .... It's so amazing, you won't regret stopping! Ditch the butter and just taste the lobster, it's incredible! The mussels are delicious as well and the corn tastes like it just got picked today, so sweet and a perfect compliment to the seafood! Highly recommend 10/10! read more

Rose Eden Lobster - 1 3/4 pounder with mussels and corn - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Given all the wonderful reviews, I had to take my lobster loving wife to Rose Eden for the quintessential lobster shack experience. She grew up in New England, with wonderful memories as a child, so it was a no brained. I'm not as enamored with lobster, but we couldn't turn down the $55 lobster dinner bucket. You order at the window, grab a beer or soda (sorry no wine) and head over to a picnic table to wait. In a few minutes, they bring over a bucket with two delicious lobsters, two ears of corn and a pile of steamed mussels (or clams go a few bucks more). Simply incredible, and such a great deal. So glad we stopped. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Aw, snap! I'm not trying to butter you up but this lobster is the Maine attraction! The owners are not shellfish with servings and the #2 was sea-sational! The corn will a-MAIZE you and the mussels be flexin'. Everything here was clawsome! read more

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There is a reason Rose Eden is number one on Yelp. Just go, it's worth it. If you want the Bar Harbor Lobster experience Rose Eden is the place to go. You will get the classic steamed lobster, corn, and some mussels. The only thing missing was the lobster bib! read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Lobster for Two - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Smaller lobster shop off the road. Limited parking spots too so had to park along the grass. By the time we arrived, which was about 6pm they ran out of some food. They didn't have any 1 3/4 and 1 1/2 lbs lobsters, pie, or mussels left. The dinner specials included two lobsters, corn, and mussels or clams ($5 additional). I had to wait about 30 minutes until I reached the front of the line. When I placed my order, the lady went into the fish tank and grabbed the lobsters. She weighed them and quoted me $55 cash for the dinner special. Since they ran out of the mussels she did not up charge the clams. We grabbed a table and were served freshly cooked lobster. There's a vending machine with soda for $1.75, but otherwise it's BYOB. The lobsters were soft shelled and was much easier to crack into. The husbands of the shop are fisherman so the lobsters were super fresh. The two ladies that run the shop were so nice too. Tip: come early or call ahead to place an order for pick up. BYOB. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - the price of the lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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What an amazing experience and price. It was $50 for 2, everything included, you really can't beat this price in town. Jacob was very helpful. Thanks for the great dinner. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Rose Eden. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

No one working here had a mask on and their lobster was super expensive. $40 for a pound and a half of lobster. Wouldn't recommend this place! Go to one of the other nearby lobster shacks! read more

This was my first time going to a "lobster pound" and it was everything I could have hoped for! We arrived at 5:30 on a Monday and ordered a #2 lobster dinner (1.5 pound lobsters). Unfortunately they were out of mussels, but since we wanted blueberry pie the cashier gave us pie instead of mussels. Worked out for us! I'm experienced with Maryland blue crabs but this was my first time opening a lobster on my own, and it was fairly intuitive (if you're new crustaceans maybe it's not? Google it!). Anyway, the corn was fantastic and the lobster meat was so tender and sweet. I used the butter but didn't need to. Truly the best whole lobster I've ever had. Also, the blueberry pie was divine. It was nothing like the squishy and watery blueberry pies I've had at home. This was incredible. It's a very small operation and there's only 6-8 tables, so you may want to arrive at an off time to guarantee getting a table. When we left just after 6 there was a very long line. I would definitely come back here again and hopefully can try the mussels next time. Two lobsters plus sides for $40 is a great deal where I'm from. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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If you want an authentic lobster pound experience, this place is it! It's not fancy or pretentious, no white table cloths or silver forks and knives. You sit in their backyard at one of their wooden tables and benches - they have umbrellas for rain or shine. The local family that runs Rose Eden couldn't be nicer or more accommodating to our requests. We came here a few times during our stay at Bar Harbor. We ordered the lobster special, which comes with 2 lobsters soft or hard shell, half a pound of mussels and 2 fresh corns on a cob. We tried the hard shell and it came up to $40 for 2, which is a steal for fresh Maine lobster dinner for 2 people. The mussels were succulent and the corn couldn't have been sweeter or fresher. We also ordered soft shell lobsters on our next visit as a dinner option and 2 pounds of mussels and corns during our last visit here. The ambiance is very laid back and relaxing. The food is fantastic and the people lovely. I would recommend as a must for anyone wanting to taste fresh, local seafood that won't break your bank. read more

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This place is great! The food is excellent and the young man behind the counter was super helpful. Will return!

We just got to Bar Harbor KOA and it was raining. We have a dog so we decided to get takeout. After a quick yelp search and reading reviews we went to Rose Eden Lobster. It was awesome! She was so nice! We got 2 1/2lb lobsters, 1lb. of muscles and 2 sweet corn for $55. Everything was fresh and delicious! We will eat there AGAIN for sure! read more

An authentic, delicious lobster experience! The lobster was super sweet and tasty, and we also enjoyed the corn, mussels, and clams. We ate on picnic tables and were grateful for a sink to wash up afterwards. The only thing that would make it better would be a real bathroom instead of a port-a-potty. Highly recommend. read more

Friendly! Fast! Delicious lobster, mussels and clams! Close to the Acadia but not in the hustle and bustle of town. Highly recommend!!

Highly Recommended! This unassuming roadside lobster eatery provided these two lobster aficionados with one of our best "lobster in the rough" experiences ever! Our Jumbos were absolutely fresh and boiled to perfection and the corn was great as well. Aside from the meal the service provided by Johanna and her team was top notch. Part of their secret is keeping the menu simple - Lobster, Steamers, Mussels, Corn, Beer & Soft Drinks. read more

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What a gem. Who would guess such a low key dine out and take out lobster eatery would be so delicious. Dinner for two only $40 consists of two lobsters, clams, crab or mussels, and two corns. Staff and service were fantastic. We byob and had the two for two lobster dinner. Picnic tables only. Rose den came highly recommended by neighbor merchants and TripAdvisor. Best to call in to reserve lobsters. They go quick. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Lobster dinner for two. Two for two. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

A perfect dinner for two. We shared Dinner #2, which was two 1.5 pound soft shell lobsters, with a dozen mussels and two ears of corn. The lobsters were sweet as sugar and we enjoyed every bite. This is not a fancy place, but it was a great, messy meal to eat on a picnic table with lots of paper towels. The blueberry pie for dessert was a great finish to a great meal! read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Lobsters for two. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Small lobster shack family run. Lobsters and mussels were very good. Not much to choose from on menu but if you want lobster it was worth it. Also about $10 less than in town. Would go again. read more

delicious！btw，i kind of missed the blueberry pie. Reshaped the magnets, and hope u like that new lobster shape. read more

Rose Eden Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great Food! Typical lobster prices for Maine in the summertime. Very similiat to earring at Wodman's in the Rough in Essex, Mass, without the paper rolled out on the picnic tables. I highly recommend getting the steamers and corn with the lobster. The owner Josh is a native son who returned home after working down at the Bath Ironworks to take over the family business. The food was PERFECTLY cooked by the you d men running the kitchen and the food came out in a timely manner, brought to the table by a smiling waitress. A good selection of local beers and wine AND they have a sink to wash up at after enjoying the delicious meal. Who doesn't need that! read more

Great place for lobster dinner. Four 1 1/2 lbs lobsters, clams mussels and corn for $90. Mussels were the best I've had. No frills, eat outside at picnic tables. BYOB and other drinks. They only have vending machine for water/soft drinks. read more

Amazing lobster store next to the street! I got there late and was about the time to close, I called the store and they said they would wait until I got there. You can eat outdoor, a lot of parking spots are available. The price is reasonable, and their lobster was cheaper than other stores that I tried during that weekend. Very stratified for this store! read more

So we took Arjun's review seriously and made our way to Rose Eden Lobster. His review is spot on for what they serve/what they do not serve. We actually had a hard time finding a lobster pound that was open during the 3rd week of October, so we were very thankful that Rose Eden Lobster was still open, though rumor was that it was closing for the season this past Sunday, so call ahead before coming. It is definitely a no frills place with 2 picnic tables, but the value is great, the service is fantastic, and the lobster and corn were AMAZING! They have dinner specials for soft and hard shell lobsters that come with mussels and corn, but you can order things separately if you'd like. We just tried the soft shell lobsters and corn and felt that both the lobster and the corn (which normally is an afterthought) were some of the best we had the entire trip. The lady in charge that night gave us big warm blankets to use and told us not to worry about getting lobster guts on them since they have industrial washer/dryers (probably for their cottage business). Even though it was dark and we were eating by LED lights on the umbrellas under big blankets, it was a memorable experience that we'll cherish. And we'll cherish the taste of that lobster and corn on the cob... read more

Outstanding! I had two experiences on two different days. Both were amazing. First day - 1.5 lb hard shell lobster with a pound of clams to go. Busy when I was there, left with my (heat-lined) bag in 25 min. My hotel was about 17 minutes away, and the food was still warm enough to enjoy. They said that I needed crackers for the hard shell, but I didn't. Fingers were enough. Lobster was delicious, clams were very good. Second day -- 1.75 lb soft shell with a pound of mussels. Are it there. Not busy (I went at 3:45p), cool rainy day. Was eating on outside bench about 15 minutes after ordering. Both were absolutely DELICIOUS! They take care of the trash, and have a sink outside to freshen up your hands. Small family-owned roadside place. Fresh-caught lobsters on display when you order. The perfect lobster/shellfish experience, I think. It's BYOB, so bring some wine/beer if you're gonna eat there. Price is right, and they think of everything. Friendly, efficient people. I'll be looking for an excuse to make it back here (from Texas) soon. read more

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We ate at this restaurant as we saw it has all starts, but it was disappointing as they just cooked raw food for you, no much service, there were only three tables of people eating in but they didn't remember our order, forgot to bring beers and corns to us, tips was asked to pre-pay, we paid 20% but had to reminding them what food we were waiting. Outside was cold they don't have inside tables. We ordered a big lobster they told us was 3.5 lb for $19/lb but on the receipt they charged 4 lb for $19/lb. read more

Very good lobster $55 for 2- 1 3/4lb lobsters 1lb mussels and 2 corn on the cobs. Highly recommend stopping by!

The lobster and mussels were so delicious. The corn was really fresh. This restaurant is a "must go to" when near Acadia and Bar Harbor. Price is very reasonable. read more