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Reviewed 1 week ago

Worth going…get there early! The view of the Union River is lovely. I ate outside with no bugs to speak of. Would not hesitate to go again…and would have if not leaving early next morning!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Arrived at 5:05 Thursday 9/28 and the parking lot was already full. We were glad to be seated right away. Rachel was our server and she was fabulous. Ordered the Poutine for a starter. Good and gooey! Seafood Platter is huge!! Stuffed Baked Halibut topped...with lobster sauce was great. Summer Berry Crisp with ice cream and I was in a coma. Their draft beers are good tooMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Located on a beautiful bend on the river, this popular little restaurant opens from 5-8:30 and the line to eat started forming about 4:30. That was our first sign that this would be a good meal. The menu highlights Lobster, but has a small offering...of other food as well. We had their cheese curds with lobster sauce as an app and it was delicious. Two of us had their baked stuffed haddock and it was wonderful. The fried haddock was great as well. The blueberry pie, which we all shared a slice, was perfect!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

We arrived just before opening and there was a line to get in! The wait staff was amazing! The lobster, oysters, scallops were great! A true local venue with great food and great staff!!!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

The worst meal I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time. The service was working at a snail’s pace, the food was not as described in the menu and we had to wait a half hour to get in. Don’t even think about the...Lazy Lobster. It was about 10 1/2 “ sized pieces in a pool of butter. The Lobster Pie was equally bad and had miniscule pieces of lobster. This place is for sale .I suggest they quit now.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023 via mobile

None of the recent reviews mention that inside dining and full menu are only available after 4p. Lunch is a limited menu on the lawn by the river. I was looking forward to trying some of their apps, as they looked good on the menu....The lobster roll was rather bland. Slathered in mayo on a hot dog bun. Not the best I have had.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023

We stopped here on our way home from Bar Harbor. 2 couples and we all enjoyed our meals. I had the new England chowder which I found delicious and much lighter then I've had in the past. I also had the Crab cakes which I...try all over the different states and this was also very good. We got an order to share of the lobster poutine which we devoured lol. My husband and his friend got the lobster including mussels and clam upgrade. They both ate it and were thinking of ordering more before their bellies confirmed they were full. They have a nice outside area to eat and an outdoor bar. We enjoyed our meal very much and wish they were closer to home so we can get it again lolMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

This place was just ok. Not bad, just not great either. I feel like there are some better restaurants to choose from nearby. My family and I had a few whole lobsters that were fresh and very good. Everything else was forgettable. Probably our least...favorite meal during our stay in nearby Hancock. The atmosphere is great and they cook the lobsters right near the front of the restaurant, which my kids liked watching.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023

Enjoyed a 4 lb. succulent lobster along with Lobster Pot Pie. Delicious dinner and beautiful view along the river. Great service, delicious food, and an absolute "re-do" on our next visit.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023

This was a great find. We were there for lunch and ate outside. The main dining room did not open until 4 pm, but the outside area had picnic tables, shade, and was along the river. The lunch menu was limited, the food was prepared...in an outdoor kiosk, but they had lobster rolls which is what we were looking for plus beer and wine. The lunch lobster roll was $24 with plenty of lobster. The lunch price was an excellent value compared to other restaurants, the price is more for dinner time. My husband had the Lobster Pot Red Ale which was very good. I had pinot grigio, also very good. The staff was friendly and the whole experience was pleasant. If our stay were longer we would have eaten there again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023 via mobile

This place is def worth a visit. However , after an hour wait for our food, we had to wait another 50 mins for our food. The best part is the side waiting area, it’s right on the water w plenty of seats, a bar...and corn hole.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023

We wanted a great meal that was close to our hotel and not the 30 minute drive into Var Harbor. The restaurant has a casual feel by a rver and very scenic plus the wait staff was very friendly. The lobster was reasonable and fresh...— cooked outside in big pots - fun! The other fish offered was creatively prepared. The owner even checked in on how we liked the homemade pie for dessert raspberry and blueberry—-delicious!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

I shared with my husband the Doen East Shore Dinner w a 1 and 3/4 pound lobster. It included fries, clam chowder, slaw, mussels, clams, this was $48. The total bill was $90.99 with two cocktails and 2 IPAs. This fed two adults and we...did not leave hungry. We couldn’t do a dessert but those sounded so yummy too.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

Great location, large menu, outdoor bar and seating, great service, fair pricing, good seafood. casual , welcoming atmosphere. all ages and people were welcome.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 July 2023

We had a great dinner at the Union River Lobster Pot. We enjoyed drinks outside from the tiki bar and enjoyed the views along the river while we waited a few minutes for our table. Once seated our food and service was excellent. The owner...Brian stopped at our table and we really enjoyed our conversation with him. Great place, highly recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Response from Jane K | Reviewed this property |
They will re-open come spring just as Bar Harbor will!!
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They closed for the season Oct. 6. Check their website in the Spring for their opening date.
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  • Food: 4.5
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