Right on US 1, this landmark of a local seafood joint did not disappoint! To start, Tracy (our waitress) was amazing! Friendly, efficient, and very bubbly, she's a definite asset to the restaurant! A cyberspace super thank you to her! I had a cup of seafood chowder, which was out of this world! At least a dozen shrimps, a ton of scallops, and great haddock. Also had the fish and chips, with onion rings instead of fries, and that was a great choice! The rings were thinly hand cut and delicious! And the fish delicately fried and tasty, and there was plenty of both on the plate. My wife had a haddock salad, which she scarfed up very fast, so I suspect that it was also very good. They have plenty of outdoor sitting space, nice inside space, and a side window to order right off the parking lot and drive away. We also got a hand made cinnamon bun to take out, ate ot fir breakfast the next day and it was easily a 100 out of 10! This is what Maine is all about! read more

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Delicious! I got 2 hot lobster rolls and they were by far the best ones I had the entire trip (and the most affordable). We also tried blueberry pie with ice cream and it was the second best we had. I highly recommend you stop if you want a real experience and to support a local family. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

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Outstanding roadside restaurant! The service is great. The food is great. They even offer inside seating which is not found in most places along the road in Maine. read more

I have been traveling around Maine & so far these have been the best lobster rolls for the price! The price was reduced to $15 per roll, and were full of lobster and delicious. We also tried the crab roll and the scallop roll which were both delicious. This spot is definitely worth coming to! read more

Tracy's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

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Onion rings were soggy, lobster rolls were small and cold. The fish had zero seasoning, not even salt and pepper. No flavor. Maybe some folks like that. Wait time for food was extremely long like 45 min. This is unacceptable for a walk up window type place. Outdoor tables were dirty. Not much in the area so will try something else or drive to bar harbor. The girl at the register was nice and apologetic. read more

This roadside seafood spot is family owned and operated. Walk up to the window to order to go, or walk inside to a small, dining area. Nothing fancy whatsoever, but nothing shabby either. A crushed rock outside eating area has several patio style tables, one with an umbrella. Their claim to fame is their "Two Lobster rolls for $27" deal. The lobster rolls are smaller than usually offered along the coast, but they are loaded with fresh, locally sourced lobster meat. Chose the butter option rather than the mayo option. The order usually comes with some nice potato chips, but we usually order a large French fry to go with the lobster rolls. The service is what you'd expect from a family run place. A high school kid with zero training might take your order, but overall, the Tracy family members are polite and good-hearted. We have stopped at Tracy's many times over the years and have never been disappointed. read more

Wonderful seafood at reasonable price. Our waitress was excellent. We have had the same waitress each time. Try the lobster.

Overall decent food stop with decent prices - 2 lobster rolls for $24! Nothing was the best we've ever had but wasn't disappointed either. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

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Amazing lobster rolls, two for $26! And they can do cold with mayo or hot with butter. Blueberry pie with ice cream for $6, the best! Great service too, even though the waitress was working the inside dining area as well as the walk up window. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Two lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

Nice gem on the way to Schoodic. Got there when they opened, food was fast and fresh. Best lobster rolls we had in Maine and a lot cheaper than other places read more

Tracy's Seafood - 2 lobster rolls - one butter, one mayo - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

This is a great family run restaurant, and by family run I mean expect to see the kids helping and even friends and neighbors when things get busy! Great food and solid Downeast Maine traditions right here. We leave a much larger city, with dozens of dining options and drive an hour, a couple times a month, just to eat here. It's worth it every time! read more

I was there on Mother's Day & had a boiled lobster & it was excellent. I went back with some friends last night 6/3 & wanted the same thing. it was a very small, maybe 1# & had been re-cooked about 3 times. I couldn't even eat it. the waitress said they "parboil" them??? never heard of that. She offered me another lobster, but my friends were finished eating & I didn't want another "parboiled" one.... not a very happy customer. I know the lobster rolls are good, should have stuck with that... will be a long time before we return... :-( read more

Cute little restaurant with about 12 tables inside and some picnic tables outside. The service was fantastic. The young lady was very attentive to all of us and very helpful. There was 4 of us. Each couple ordered the Captain's Platter. It contained fries, onion rings, Haddock, Fried Shrimp, Fried Clams, and Scallops. Everything was fried to perfection. The onion rings and Haddock were very good. My friend also ordered 2 lobsters to go. One was 2 1/2 pounds and the other was 1 1/2 pounds for a total of 4 pounds to make lobster rolls at home. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Good food for money. Good service and great outdoor seating . Enjoyed their lobster rolls. Not a fan of the way Maine folks like their fried clams... a bit overcooked. But that was the case at all restaurants we visited. I'm more of a juicy fried clams person. read more

Omg this place is so slow. It's a drive up place and we've been here 30 minutes waiting for our order. It's not even busy. The guy in front of us had to ask about his food and it was sitting on the counter getting cold. Lobster rolls were pretty good. The other food was just OK. read more

Short story: Food was delicious, but I got sick twice eating here, and the service is slow enough you could grow a beard waiting for your food. Long story: My family ate here twice while vacationing. I got sick afterward both times. First time, I thought it was a fluke but not after the second. Both times, the service was super slow. Like molasses slow. Slow enough to watch grass grow. We ate inside the first time, but it was very warm and just one server to attend everyone. We ate our whole meals without anything to drink because she didn't refill them and kept forgetting when we asked. Second time, we decided to do the takeout counter, thinking it would be faster. It wasn't. They lost our ticket, and 45 minutes later called us up to the counter to inform us they'd just found it and would start making our order. We ended up waiting over an hour for a takeout order. They didn't put the chips in with the haddock sandwiches. When my husband pointed out the menu says the sandwiches came with chips, they actually argued with him until he showed them the menu. Then the gal very slowly put some chips (think Ruffles) in a small container acting very irritated about it like it was coming out of her paycheck. Later, my husband marvelled that she could actually move that slow and act so disgusted about giving us the chips we'd paid for especially after waiting so long. They didn't even offer an apology. If I lived there, I'd never go back. End of story: go here only if you want to risk getting sick and you have time to grow old waiting for your dinner. We ate at Ironbound the night before and received excellent service and food. read more

Amazing lobster rolls for $24! They are $12 each which is completely unheard of. Lobster rolls should be more affordable and this place is incredible. Love the open outdoor seating and the service was superb. Love this area while visit g Acadia National Park! Highly recommend for all travelers and locals alike. You will not be disappointed! read more

First time visiting. Food was good. Plenty of seating indoors and outside. Service was fine. Restroom not that great. Day visited: Friday Evening. November read more

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Captain's platter was very generous with the best seafood around! The service was prompt and the staff was courteous.

The food was scrumptious! The lobster roll was delicious and the ice cream was such nice treat afterwards! Service was fantastic and the owners/staff friendly and helpful! read more

Tracy's Seafood - Lobster Roll - - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

This business treats people of color poorly and serves reduced portion sizes. We received a lobster roll where I had to open the bread to see the lobster and the clam chowder had 1 piece of clam and 1 piece of potato in a huge container swimming in muddy looking broth with a thick yellow ring of oil. The wings also were poorly done. None of it looked like the pictures others have posted. It all went in the trash as I couldn't trust what they may have done to my food. The patrons also made our experience less than desirable. Trash food from trash people. I wish I took a photo...I threw it out before I had a chance. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Proof I wasted money here. - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

Food was amazing, service was excellent. We had lobster rolls, my son ordered the Haddock burger we also tried the seafood bowl and OMG it was all delicious. Highly recommended this place. Super nice and cozy. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

We had their fried clams and onion rings and they were super tasty and fried perfectly. They were very busy and our waitress was great. It was a bit of a wait but the dinners were definitely worth waiting for. And we also enjoyed a couple of drinks before our dinner arrived and they were satisfyingly well made.There was one thing that needed improvement and that was the tartar sauce! Please please please change your tartar sauce!! Great fried clams need only the best tarter as well. So we will come back to Tracy's for sure but will be packing our own tartar sauce! Oh yes the ice cream cone was a perfect ending to our enjoyable evening. read more

Be warned you may have to wait for your food a while. We love Tracey's for certain things. Their chowder is nothing to write home about but their fist sandwiches and rolls almost always hit the spot. Great onion rings, decent fries, plethora of ice cream options. It is indeed frustrating that although this place doesn't appear to be too busy, they are always for some reason on anywhere from a half an hour to over an hour wait. Perhaps they are understaffed, perhaps their kitchen is not operating efficiently. Perhaps they are simply taking too many to go orders over the phone or they do not have capability for the amount of parking spots they have but they should really warn you when you order the food is going to take over an hour to come out. Still, we love Tracey's! read more

Tracy's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

From Excellence to Disappointment: A Critical Review of Hellen's in Ellsworth As a longtime patron of Hellen's, it is with a heavy heart that I must convey my recent dining experience, for which starkly contrasts with the excellence this establishment was once known. What was once a culinary haven, celebrated for its impeccable service and delectable cuisine, has regrettably transformed into a disheartening shadow of its former self. Upon entering the restaurant, one is immediately struck by the noticeable shift in ambiance. Gone are the seasoned professionals who once graced the floor with their expertise and charm. In their place are a cadre of inexperienced youngsters, clearly lacking the finesse and training necessary to deliver a satisfactory dining experience. Their phones and social media seem to be the focus. The service, which was once a hallmark of Hellen's, has now become a source of frustration and disappointment. We entered the restaurant on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:37PM. The restaurant was not busy. We were promptly seated, and overused the menu, setting them down to signal the staff at 2:45. We could not help but notice the wait staff huddled at the register, as we were seating up front, so certainly would not be overlooked. At 3:01PM we left, and I stated to the young lady at the register that 20 mins waiting to order was not acceptable, but that we wanted to let them know why we were leaving. We were very polite, yet the young lady simply responded with, "OK." Basic service-oriented etiquette seems to have been replaced by a sense of apathy. It is evident that the staff seemed more interest in social media than the diners. As a loyal patron, it pains me to witness the current state of the Ellsworth eatery, while the Hellen's in Machias remains exceptional. Unless swift and decisive action is taken to address these issues, I fear that Hellen's will continue its descent into irrelevance, catering only to visitors, leaving behind a legacy tarnished by mediocrity. On the plus side, we did stop at Tracy's after leaving Hellen's and had a very good lunch. We went on the excellent opinion of the food there by our friend John, and he was correct: the food at Tracy's is very good. So, the afternoon hunt for sustenance was not a total loss. We will be stopping at Tracy's again, very soon. read more

Tracy's was within a mile of our cabin and on the recommendation list from our Airbnb. The fried clams were slightly soggy and had a very strong fishy taste. The fish tasted much more fresh and was fried well. I believe the french fries are frozen and I was disappointed that the tartar sauce was not homemade. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

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This is a great little seafood stop on the side of the road. Very friendly service and good prices compared to the region. We had crab rolls and fries and they were delicious. If you're hungry, it's a quick stop for a quick snack! read more

This place is really only a mile from my AIRBNB. Cute place has all kind of good stuff to choose. I am all about the lobster roll. And 2 for 20 to me a ohio vacation person sounds delicious. And it was very good. They have a indoor place to ear. And also will cook your lobster for you. Nice go and enjoy. read more

Tracy's Seafood - 2 for 20. - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

Super awesome service, friendly, helpful, on point! Food was delicious, everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. The price is excellent. Highly recommended. read more

While fried clams were so tender and fried perfectly. Fried scallops also very tender and super sweet! Lunch was excellent. Coleslaw was above avg. Clam chowder with whole clams was delicious if a little sweet. read more

I feel bad but this place was disgusting. I never had McDonald's fish but I'd say it was like that it frozen store stuff. Fries gross. Coleslaw was expired and tasted like battery I spit it right out. I asked for extra tartar sauce and they gave me a tiny thing of Ken's it was enough for probably 2 bites and was hot! Do NOT go here! Awful dinner experience for first night up Maine from Boston. read more

Lovely roadside spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Food is delicious and portions are generous. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Lobster over lettuce and chips - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

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The clams were a bit soggy, although a couple pieces were crispy, not the majority. Also a bit chewy. As others said, tarter sauce was a packet of Ken's, and warm. I'll try the lobster rolls another day as his place is so close to where I am, but I won't go back for clams ($18) read more

Tracy's Seafood - Pint of fried clams. - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

We stopped for takeout one evening right around 5:00pm. It was September so things were slowing down. There are no prices on the menu displayed outside but they have paper menus with prices if you ask for one. We ordered the two for $20 lobsters rolls, and the seafood chowder. It took about 15 minutes to get our food. The lobster rolls were not overly stuffed but they had a decent amount of chunky lobster with a light mayonnaise dressing. They were served on a buttered, toasted roll. There were some random shells we found while eating. In the end, the rolls were satisfying enough. The seafood chowder cost $15. It was mostly white fish (I presume haddock) and these tiny, tiny, tiny shrimp. There was a 1/2 piece of scallop. There were no clams - which is odd to me. Also, no vegetables - which is ok - just seafood. The broth was a light cream sauce so it was not thick. The chowder was overly salty to me but I added some sherry at home which lightened it up. Tracey's has lots of different types of fried seafood. And lots of ice cream, hard and soft. There are outdoor picnic tables and a small room inside with maybe 10 tables. They will serve you indoors but not out. The restaurant is right on route 1 so it's pretty noisy. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Lobster rolls and seafood chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

Great food and walking distance to our campsite. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The chowder was great and the kids shared a lobster dinner. We were too full for ice cream but the kids loved the shakes they had with dinner. My husband loved his lobster rolls. read more

Classic traditional Maine takeout. It usually offers the lowest priced lobster rolls around ... lots of meat, a little mayo and on a buttered toasted hot dog bun. read more

The classic Maine experience. This isn't sitting down for lobster, champagne, and caviar. This is a lobster roll. A buttery toasted bun with lobster dressed by the absolute minimum amount of mayo necessary to get the job done. Stripped down to bare necessities and ready for action, this is what Maine lobster rolls are all about. Onion rings and fried clams to slow you down and a blueberry milkshake to top it off. Pro tip: call ahead for your order!!! read more

I don't know what happened between when they opened for the season and now but it's like two different places. We love the location we love places like this and have enjoyed the food from here for the last couple years but not today. I get everything cost more but this was some type of food service food not thing special here too bad because it is so close to where we live read more

This place is great. Simple roadside restaurant with really good rolls. Had a lobster roll with warm butter and a fantastically delish clam roll. The rolls were good and crispy and the lobster and fried clams tender (as they often aren't). My wife had lobster roll on lettuce. And when most places rob you for their lobster rolls, these were 2 for $20. The people were very friendly and efficient. Great Maine experience. read more

Tracy's Seafood - Huge amount of lobster in their rolls. - Seafood Near Me - Sullivan, Maine

Terrible experience. Rude people. Over a hour wait with multiple people out in the cold. When asked about food wait everyone didn't know any more about it then I did. Expensive and bad service would not recommend. read more