Penobscot Bay Restaurants
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1. 18 Central Oyster Bar and Grill
$$$ | |18 Central Oyster Bar and Grill produces excellent, creative dishes in a cozy spot high above Rockport's working harbor. Seasonally inspired, locally harvested seafood plus dishes with a hint of Southern comfort make up the backbone of the menu—think fried green tomatoes with local peekytoe crab, chili oil, and microgreens, or crispy fried chicken accompanied by collards and heirloom grits. More northerly flavor shines in such choices as finnan haddie (cold-smoked haddock), roasted mussels, and diver scallops.
18 Central St., Maine, 04856, USA207-466--9055Known For
- Evenly paced, well-balanced dinners transition gracefully from one course to the next
- Lively atmosphere encouraged by botanically infused cocktails
- Packed as soon as the door opens for dinner
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.--Thurs., Reservations strongly advised; credit card required to secure reservations for more than 4; max party size 8 people -
2. Archer's on the Pier
$$$ | |Standing on the edge of the harbor, with dining decks on three sides, Archer's is the prime spot in Rockland for dining with a view—even when the weather keeps you indoors, there are plenty of windows. The large menu is heavy on traditional preparations of fresh, local seafood—including old-fashioned haddock cakes—but also includes plenty of contemporary dishes. Chef-owner Lynn Archer emerged victorious on the show, Throwdown with Bobby Flay. The dish? A triple-decker club sandwich with lobster. Happily, it's on the menu. There are many nonseafood choices, too. Everything on the wine list is available by the glass, and there are lots of creative cocktails, too.
58 Ocean St., Maine, 04841, USA207-594--2435Known For
- Broad harborside views
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Great menu
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
3. Young's Lobster Pound
$$$ | |Right on the water's edge, across the harbor from downtown Belfast, this corrugated-steel building looks more like a fish cannery than a restaurant, but it's one of the best places for an authentic Maine lobster dinner, known here as the "shore dinner." Lobster rolls, surf-and-turf dinners, steamed clams, steak tips, and hot dogs are popular, too. As this is a real-deal lobster pound, with absolutely no frills, lobstermen tie up at the dock to unload their catch. There are numerous tanks of live lobsters at the front of the concrete-floored building; lobsters can be shipped as well. Order your dinner at the counter, then find a picnic table inside or on the deck, just remember it's BYOB. Don't leave your outdoor table unattended—seagulls are quick and determined food thieves.
2 Fairview St., Maine, 04915, USA207-338–1160Known For
- "shore dinner": clam chowder or lobster stew, steamed clams or mussels, a 1½-pound boiled lobster, corn on the cob, and chips
- Family-friendly environment
- BYOB
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Takeout only Jan.–Mar. -
4. Anglers
$$ | |This little restaurant has been around for a long time and has a large local following so it can be a little hard to get a table on a busy night, but it’s worth the wait. The traditional seafood dishes (fried or broiled) are good, the prices are reasonable, many dishes may be ordered in a "minnow" portion, and there are also a few choices for those who don't enjoy seafood.
22 E. Main St., Maine, 04974, USA207-548--2405Known For
- Friendly service—it's the kind of place where the waitresses call you “Hon”
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Traditional seafood dishes
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5. Claws
$$$ | |Set right beside the road at the northern end of town, this lobster shack gets consistently enthusiastic reviews—many say the overstuffed lobster roll is one of the best. The large menu includes all the usual suspects plus a great selection of "snacky things" and entrées, and even a taco bar—butter-poached lobster tacos, anyone? Order at the counter and take your food out back to enjoy on the outdoor deck overlooking the harbor.
743 Main St., Maine, 04841, USA207-596--5600Known For
- Wild Maine blueberry shortcake
- Lobster rolls stuffed with a pound of meat
- Award-winning lobster bisque
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6. Harbor Dogs
$ | |A summertime fixture for five decades, the Harbor Dogs shack on the town landing is the perfect place to grab lunch to enjoy at a nearby bench beside the harbor or before or after a cruise. Hot dog toppings include southwestern, Asian, and Chicago, and there are also lobster and crab rolls, fish tacos, haddock Reubens, and fried-seafood platters.
1 Public Landing, Maine, 04843, USA207-230--9638Known For
- Delicious takeout to enjoy on a harborfront bench
- Lengthy hot-dog menu
- Watching the sightseeing boats and sailboats coming and going
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. and mid-Oct.--mid-May. No dinner -
7. Lobster Pound Restaurant
$$$ | |A fixture since 1926, this is an authentic place to enjoy a classic Maine lobster dinner—a cup of clam chowder, steamed clams, a 1-1/8-pound lobster, corn on the cob, potato, and Maine blueberry pie. The large restaurant has rustic wooden picnic tables outside, an enclosed patio, and two dining rooms with a gift shop in between, as well as tanks where you can pick from hundreds of live lobsters for your dinner. There's a full bar, and the wine list includes some Maine labels. Prices of the lobster dishes fluctuate with the market. There's also plenty of fried seafood as well as the required lobster roll. Because this is such a big place, you won't have to wait long, even when it's busy. It's right on U.S. 1, next to Lincolnville Beach, and has beautiful views of Penobscot Bay and the island of Islesboro. It's fun to watch the ferry go to and from Islesboro as you dine.
2521 Atlantic Hwy., Maine, 04849, USA207-789–5550Known For
- Family-friendly environment
- So many seats you'll never have to wait
- A solid selection of local craft beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. MacLeod's Seafood & Steak House
$$ | |A local favorite since 1980, MacLeod's serves a surprisingly wide variety of choices. Entrées include raspberry roasted duck, steak, ribs, broiled or fried local seafood, and a few Mexican-style options.
63 Main St., Maine, 04416, USA207-469--3963Known For
- Fresh seafood, aged steaks
- Comfort food
- Great for families
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch -
9. Must Be Nice Lobster
$$ | |Not only does Sadie Samuels captain her own lobster boat, the Must Be Nice, but she also transforms her haul into lobster rolls that she sells—along with crab rolls, fries, hot dogs, and burgers—from a lunch wagon parked at the bottom of Main Street, just up from the harbor. There are outdoor tables plus indoor seating alongside a small shop of items Samuels crafts herself.
2 Cross St., Maine, 04915, USA207-218--1431Known For
- Mini lobster rolls at half the price of the full-size rolls
- Made by a local lobsterwoman
- Award-winning lobster rolls
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
10. Whale's Tooth Pub
$$$ | |Located in a historic old brick building with an interior that is reminiscent of an Old English pub—dark heavy woods, dark atmosphere, a wood-burning fireplace that takes four-foot-long logs, copper kettles—the restaurant and pub are basically one. Among the items on the menu are steamed lobsters, mussels, seared tuna, fried calamari salad, broiled scallops, and other seafood, as well as prime rib, charbroiled steaks, ribs—and the very popular British-style fish-and-chips. There's live music on Saturday nights. For nice-weather days, there's a water-view deck, and small, sandy Lincolnville Beach is mere steps away.
2531 Atlantic Hwy., Maine, 04949, USA207-789--5200Known For
- Good gastropub menu
- Beachside setting
- Cozy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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