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“Traveled 2300 miles”

Union River Lobster Pot
Ranked #3 of 60 Restaurants in Ellsworth
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: Seafood
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine, Groups
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
Description: Seasonal restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, served on the banks of the historic Union River in Downtown Ellsworth. We pride ourselves on our traditional Downeast fare crafted with care and served with a smile.
Reviewed 17 June 2017 via mobile

Just called since I read they're usually pretty busy. The man that answered said they don't do take out. Dine in only. Been looking forward to it. Informed him we've been on the road for 3+ days and were so looking forward to lobster. Instead of being nice and saying I'll see about making an exception. He said Ruth and Wendy's which I have no idea what restaurant that is or where it could be located. To bad Dorr's is closed :(

Date of visit: June 2017
Thank toniec446
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Reviewed 16 June 2017

I have called this restaurant 14 times in the past four days during business hours or within an hour before opening, left three messages and have not been able to get them to answer the phone other than the first time when I was hung up on.
I'm trying to buy a gift certificate for Fathers Day and have stated that in my messages.

It's utterly ridiculous that they can't return a call or answer the phone.

It's one of the few decent restaurants in the whole area, I guess you have to be physically there to get any attention.

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 12 June 2017

Let me start by saying that our waitresses ( Hannah ) was fantastic very polite and covered for a very slow kitchen . Wife had the Caesar salad the Roman was bitter and dressing had no flavour . I had the sea food platter shrimp was good the fish was also good the scallops were large but under cooked . And the clams were small and few .I hope this was just a bad day for them.

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 10 June 2017 via mobile

Fantastic meal, drinks and dessert. Great atmosphere and exceptional service - our waitress Nicole was A1

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 13 May 2017

Excellent chowder & lobster. You will have to wait even if you get there when they open...but worth it. Get a drink and sit outside by the river...beautiful!!

Date of visit: September 2016
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Thank 2seekers14
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