EDIT: The owner responded to my google review (see picture) and it speaks volumes. Rather than apologizing for their cook openly yelling at a group of customers who spent $500, management has chosen to report my review and make excuses about needing "reservations" for a food truck. Being busy does not excuse verbal hostility. Multiple people in our group of 10 left reviews because we all experienced the same unacceptable behavior. Future traveling groups beware: if you order a lot of food here, expect great food but a side of absolute hostility from the kitchen--and an owner who will defend it. ---- Original Review - I was part of the group of 10 that stopped by this spot recently before heading to the airport (which is conveniently just 5 minutes away). It is truly a shame to leave a 1-star review because the food itself was excellent, and the lady taking our orders up front was incredibly sweet and accommodating. When we placed our order, she kindly informed us that the food would be coming out in batches, which we completely understood and were happy to accommodate. However, the entire experience was soured by the cook in the back. As we went up to pick up our food batches, he began making audible, angry comments from the kitchen--clearly directed at us as customers and explicitly meant for us to hear. When we later politely checked in on the remainder of the order, he openly yelled and cursed at my friends, visibly angry that a large group had ordered food. I have personally worked in high-paced, high-stress environments--including busy retail and fast paced healthcare--so I understand firsthand how overwhelming a sudden "surge" can be. But professional composure is essential. We weren't upset about a 25-minute wait for a large, $500 order--we were happy to wait for good, fresh food. The issue was the verbal and open hostility from the kitchen. If you are traveling in a group to or from the airport, be aware that simply being hungry and ordering food might be treated as a major inconvenience here. It was a very disappointing end to an otherwise joyous group trip. I truly hope this feedback can be taken constructively so that future traveling groups can enjoy your great food in a positive atmosphere. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

THE COOK SCREAMED AND YELLED AT ME PLUS LOBSTER WAS COLD AND DRY. TOOK 45 MINUTES TO GET ONE LOBSTER ROLL. STAY AWAY! LOBSTER WAS COLD and not good and fries were greasy, undercooked and cold. After waiting 45 minutes for 1 lobster roll I nicely asked: Does it normally take this long? The cook charged at the open window and started screaming and yelling at me not to complain. This was at least our 8th lobster pound/truck in Maine in 7 days and by far the worst AVOID IT! read more

You have got to be kidding me! This place has got to be an Institution of higher plain seafood experience, or something. My wife and I work otr as truck drivers and found this place after some folks at a hotel told us about it. Nothing on the menu is a miss and I mean NOTHING. This time we went all the way and ordered lobster rolls and fresh cut fries and let me tell you what..........Just order the largest lobster roll and don't look back. I don't care if you can't eat it all. Take it home and snake on it later. It's that incredible! Never been to a food truck like this before. Get here now! Don't wait! read more

Great stop for a good cold lobster roll when you first land! We had a nice treat when we landed and before we ventured to Bar Harbor. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Lobster roll with fries. - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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Excellent! Hotel staff recommended this place and I figured when in Maine... Friendly service, picnic tables with umbrellas, catchy music, and amazing food! read more

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Really good! Loved the amount of lobster to the price point and also the crispy thin fries served with the lobster roll. Service was quick. A few outside tables or eat in your car / take it to go. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

The fish and chips us absolutely fantastic! Huge portion and delicious. There is nothing in Bangor to compare to the quality of the seafood at The Lobster Buoy. Thank you for 10 great years. read more

For the price it definitely was a little short on lobster. The day before I had a lobster roll in Presque Isle $10 cheaper with more lobster than the added lobster choice at lobster buoy. read more

The lobster roll was very small and not a lot of lobster on it. I expected more lobster. The lady in the truck was nice but the cook inside the truck said very nasty comments. They have umbrellas and tables for you to sit which was good but was a long wait. read more

The Lobstah Buoy is absolutely the best. Lobster rolls come in 3 sizes and no frozen lobster here. Fries are fresh and crisp. Cole slaw is homemade. Prices are reasonable. These folks work hard. They work until the food runs out and then go home to prepare more by hand. Plenty of choices in addition to lobster rolls and they serve whole belly clams as well as clam strips for the non- purist. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect from a food truck along a big parking lot, seemingly in the "middle of nowhere" on our road trip. Happy we went! We got the 1/2 pound lobster roll (served cold) for $56 and it came with crispy fries and coleslaw. Staff were nice and expedient, even though we arrived 15 mins prior to closing. There were picnic tables next to the food truck with umbrellas to enjoy the lobster rolls and trash cans for easy disposal. They also played some music which was nice. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Lobster roll - 1/2 pound - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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I can yet again express excellent quality and great food here!! I had a small clam tender basket, it was fresh, hot and so much food. Thank you both for continuing coming to our area each season!! read more

Was in town for work was told to check this place out. It's a food truck and you have to eat outside on picnic tables. Hopefully you go when it's not too warm out. My colleagues and I got there right before the lunch rush and we of course got lobster rolls. They were both quarter pound size. The chunks were huge inside the role. I highly recommend this place if you're coming into town. The shoestring fries were also very tasty. They come with the rolls. For someone not from Maine these were excellent and highly recommended. My pictures will make your mouth water. read more

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After checking out the Cole Transportation Museum (see my review!) my wife was in the mood for some Fish and Chips. The Lobstah Buoy was nearby and got good ratings according to you Yelpers, so we gave it a go. I should have paid a little more attention about the place, as it's located in a parking lot for the Bangor FunPlex & Cinema movie theatre, and has some picnic tables set outside to eat. It's not necessarily a food truck, but a big food trailer. We parked and checked out the menu board on the ground. After a few seconds, I ordered the clam belly dinner large size (1/2 lb vs 1/4 lb) which came with fries and coleslaw. Wife had the fish and chips which also came with the same. Within a few minutes, we had our food. It was quite good. I asked for the fries to be well done and they were. Shoestring cut, and pretty crispy. The clams with bellies hit the spot. I've only had clams with bellies in Maine, and with the lemon wedge drizzled on them really made them pop. I wish we had some hot cocktail sauce. The coleslaw was mayo based and very tasty without a lot of mayo mixed in. My wife's fish and chips were also good with pieces of nicely breaded fish and the same crispy fries. I didn't ask, but we got ketchup and tartar sauce with the food. She overall said it was just fine, but this may be because we were not ready to have to sit outside on a picnic table. The two Pepsi product (boooo) sodas rounded out the meal. Overall, we were pleased with our food and service. If we were still hungry, we were going to tackle the lobster roll. Didn't have to. $50 for the fish and chips, large belly clam dinner, and two sodas. I will also say that as we ate, the number of people coming into the parking lot to buy food was nonstop, and most had Maine license plates. So if the locals like it, I bet you will, too. Always nice to support local businesses. read more

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Don't blink or you will miss it! The Buoy is a lobster truck which sits a stone throw of 95. While the truck doesn't offer more than picnic tables the food will leave you feeling like you just dined at a five star establishment. Service is quick and staff is friendly. Menu includes sea and land options including while belly clams, crab rolls, and lobster to hot dogs and burgers. If you are looking for a true ME experience I highly recommend! read more

The Lobstah Buoy - The lobstah buoy - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

We arrived here to the very unassuming parking lot where this food truck takes residence. There are picnic tables to sit at. I love lobster, I mean it's one of my favorite foods. The day we went to eat, it was cold and very windy. I also was just so excited to eat I did not realize that their lobster roll is cold. I generally do not like cold lobster rolls. But I can tell you even in the freezing cold, while my hand froze and being a cold roll, it was the most delicious lobster roll I have had in a long time. And the amount of meat you get actually matches what the sign says. Would go back here in a second. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! Oh and I almost forgot they sell the ever tasty and famous Maine whoopie pies. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Delicious lobster rolls! - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

The food, the service, the food... these were probably the best lobstah rolls I've ever had! Went back 4 days in a row while we were in town and will absolutely be there when we come in next! read more

Lobster roll was yummy with huge chunks on f lobster, light Mayo dressing. Crab roll was ok. Fast service, benches available. read more

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Food and service were great. Price not bad either. Loved the casual Setting too. We had the lobster platter for two. What a treat! read more

We stopped by here on our road trip. Among other lobster rolls we had in Maine, this one is slightly better because it is not overly drowned in mayonnaise. The fries are good, but a bit too salty for my taste. I still don't get the lettuce in the lobster roll that seems to be a thing here. Overall, a good place for lobster roll. read more

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This place is well worth stopping at. This was my husband and my 1st time in Maine. A couple of locals recommend we stop here for lunch, and we are sure glad we did. Their lobster rolls are amazing all by themselves, but add in fresh cut fries and coleslaw as well. You just can't beat it for the price. read more

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I'm staying down the street @ Holiday Inn & this was highly recommended by the staff. Let me just tell ya it was awesome. Every time I'm in Maine I try to sniff out a good lobster roll & this didn't let me down. The lobster was nice and juicy with just a hint of butter that wasn't overpowering and the same goes for the Mayo. The fries were actually good as well. They put in a pickle spear and slaw. They had a drink there I've never seen before called Moxie that was awesome & once I get back to Orlando I'm going to see if I can locate some. This is for sure a place that u need to check out if your in the area read more

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Plenty parking here the place is a food shack in the parking lot of a movie theater. it is a pretty laid back eating experience. The shack is right next door from the Fairfield hotel so it is within walking distance, but keep in mind that they close at 6pm and also if they run out of lobster u will be out of luck for the day, they do have lines sporadically so chances are high that they will run out of lobster. They have picnic tables outside so we can eat right there, the staff is super nice and they also take credit cards which is super convenient The menu is posted right next to the ordering window, and seems like most if not all meals cone with fries, a pickle and coleslaw. They oddly only give a couple of napkins and that was annoying to me, once you order at the window they call u by the name when it is ready and the meal comes in a to go style in a bag with plastic utensils and ketchup, but the one or two napkins was not something I loved. MOXIE- this is a soda made only here, I got it to try and I did not like it at all, if you are a fan of root beer then this is a soda for you, but for me it was not a match QUARTER POUDER LOBSTER ROLL- only one roll with a very straightforward name, the side of fries needed a bit more salt and the lobster was a bit too blend too for my taste, but that is just me. I loved the size of the pieces of lobster though. the roll was nice and buttery too. CRAB ROLL- came back for dinner and they were out of lobster so I got the crab roll, well it does not compare to the lobster, the crab was a little dry and very blend, needed a lot of salt for sure. I would not recommend eating the crab here. In summary, this is a nice place to visit and try if you are around as the prices are a little more affordable than a restaurant in the area and you will still get that Maine lobster. I did learn here that the lobster in Maine is not cheaper compared to other states but easier to find for sure. The only negatives in my opinion were the napkins availability and the salt should be also available, but beyond that this was a good place. read more

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One of the best lobster rolls I've ever eaten! I tend to shy away from food trucks, but so happy I have this own a shot! The roll was perfectly buttered, celery was crunchy and lobster was fresh. I had a whole claw on my roll! Are with fries and coleslaw. I'll be back! read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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The Lobster Buoy Food Truck is located directly across from Tim Horton'sin the Bangor FunPlex & Cinema building parking lot. There is PLENTY of parking & the food truck is clearly visible from the road. There a whiteboard with the daily menu in front of the food truck offering mainly Seafood items like lobster or crab salad, fried whole belly clams, scallops, fish n chips, & baby shrimp. They do have cheeseburgers & hot dogs for the landlubber & kids. They offer a selection of drinks from bottled water, Gatorade, Moxie, root beer, ice tea, diet & regular Pepsi. They have FABULOUS Classic rock tunes emanating from the interior kitchen! The woman there took my order quickly & was friendly, polite, & courteous. I ordered the quarter lb lobster roll with fries. It took all of 10 minutes! They give you a lunch bag with a side of Cole slaw, plastic utensils, ketchup packets & napkins. The roll was lightly buttered and toasted which was perfect & the lobster was tossed lightly in Mayo & piled high on the bun with some shredded ice berg lettuce. They also give you a large dill pickle spear & a fresh wedge of lemon. The lobster was Super FRESH & it was overall delicious. The fries were good but weren't as hot & fresh as I had hoped. The place does a steady business. There were 5-6 cars waiting in line for food. The Lobster Buoy is a great little casual lobster roll & fried seafood option in the Bangor Maine area! RECOMMENDED!‍ ENJOY! read more

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It is right next to our hotel and very convenient. The lobster roll, shoe string fries and coleslaw are so delicious. There is a variety of choices in the menu. The ambience/owner is very nice! read more

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The best lobster roll I've had in a long time! Picnic tables with umbrellas to sit under while you eat. Great spot to stop before or after a flight from Bangor read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Had the ref dogs for lunch, it was so good I went back and had the baby buoy for dinner read more

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the food was great and very fresh and hot very GREAT FOOD.i will go back again soon.i walked 3 miles to try the seafood there

We had a baby buoy, hamburger, and cheeseburger. All were yummy. The service were great.

Amazing!! From the bread to the lobster itself I thoroughly enjoyed every bite! I thought it a bit strange that the lobster was cold but what do I know about how it's supposed to be served. read more

The Lobstah Buoy - Lobster Roll. - Seafood Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Great lobster rolls, fries and coleslaw! Good portion sizes, excellent service and they have picnic tables to sit at!

Super friendly service. The food tastes great , all the seafood choices. Our go to when we are in the area.

Awesome food truck just outside of Bangor Airport. The lobster roll was delightfully cooked. The price for the small roll, chips, and coleslaw was very reasonable as compared to other restaurants. The service was great and the food came out quick. Stop by and give it a try. read more

Stopped by on the way out of Acadia. Got a little nervous coming up to it seeing a trailer and a few picnic tables. But seriously, that lobster roll may be the best one in Maine. My kids aren't into it and they got burgers. My god, the burgers were out of this world. read more

The staff was friendly, and the food was good. Nothing to write home about. The batter on the fish was a bit thick, and the lobster in the lobster roll was kinda pale and sad. It's not my first choice, but I'm not saying I wouldn't try it again. read more

I've heard great things about this place, but haven't had time to go and try them out. Luckily, a friend was in town and had never had a lobster roll before, so now was the time to give Lobster Buoy a shot! I went onto Facebook to see where they were parked and off we went. There was no line at noon on a Wednesday (I don't know why, but I was grateful!) and so we were able to order right away. The menu was short and easy. Lobster rolls came in 3 sizes and all came with fries. So first off - I'm from away. This is a Maine term used to describe anyone not from Maine. I am a resident of Maine, but I wasn't born here, and therefore, I am 'from away'. But I have had my share of lobster and lobster rolls. This was easily the in the top 2. It was on a top-split hotdog roll (I think they're called yankee rolls, maybe?) and I am not exaggerating when I said, I inhaled the thing. It was perfection. And the fries, THE FRIES!!!! I'm not a big french fry person. I think they're kind of boring, in general. But these fries were amazing. I will definitely be returning and bringing everyone who visits with me. Highly recommend! read more

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On our way back from Canada to Boston, we found this excellent lobster truck for lunch. The freshness, sweetness, and amount of lobster meat all exceeded our expectations. It was the best lobster roll we've had out of 7 or 8 during our trip. Highly recommended, if you are in the Bangor Maine area! read more

First lobster roll ever... was great loved the taste... Park benches to sit outside.. It was calm for where its location but can get dusty when cars drive in and out. read more

Solid 4 stars. I've never had a lobster roll before but I've tried a crab roll previously... this lobster roll blew the crab out of the water. It was not over dressed and the lobster shined through. They also had red hot dogs which has become my daughters favorite! read more

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