THE TRAVELIN LOBSTER, Bar Harbor

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards

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adshort204

3 reviews

Reviewed October 25, 2020

Great food, but get there early!

We went here twice on a recent visit to Acadia, and both nights were great. We had rolls and chowder and it was about the best we had while in town. The line gets long, so get there by about five.More

Date of visit: October 2020

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thank you folks for taking time to write us a nice review.So happy you enjoyed your food and for coming twice. The lines this summer were quite long. We are planning to expand our kitchen area for next season which should help move the line...More

NWwolverine32

50 reviews

Reviewed October 12, 2020 via mobile

Worth the wait

One of the best meals I’ve ever had! I arrived before they even opened, and there was already a 30 minute line- so I knew this was the spot. The family in front of me left because they couldn’t wait, and that was their mistake....The food was amazingly fresh and was one of the best lobsters I’ve ever had- you could tell he had been in the ocean just hours earlier. I got the buttered lobster roll (hot roll) and the lobster bake (a lot...you only live once!), and took the blueberry pie home for later. Everything was fresh- mussels, lobster, even the corn was plump and straight from the farm. I didn’t even need a cracker to get the meat out, as it was cooked perfectly. And the pie was a great treat later in the night with some tea before bed. Can’t imagine a better spot on the island.More

Date of visit: October 2020

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Thank you so much for taking time to write us such a wonderful review of our family operated business, So happy you enjoyed your food with us. We are currently working on expanding our kitchen area to be able to move our wait line allot...More

Lastidealeft

3 reviews

Reviewed October 7, 2020

Odd Hours, Run out of food, Long Line, Out-of-the-way, and totally worth it!

Best lobster roll we had the whole time we were on Mt Desert Island! These guys are an experience all their own, with lobster caught that morning and steamed until they run out of them. Make sure you get there early, as by the time...we arrived shortly after 5:00pm they were running out of fresh lobsters, and we had to settle (and I use that term loosely) for their lobster roll. Which was fantastic. We got it with a side of corn and it may have been our best meal of the trip!More

Date of visit: October 2020

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My daughter was having to run the business according to when she could get help we good until school started and we lost 3 teachers and a few students that was working for her very unusual summer but a very busy one. We were so...More

Allisonys13

24 reviews

Reviewed October 7, 2020 via mobile

Fabulous Lobster Roll and Blueberry Pie

Totally worth the drive from Bar Harbor. The food was really great, especially the lobster 🦞 Roll, and blueberry pie. We got there before 5, and there was a huge line behind us. Go early if you want to eat fresh, wonderful obster.

Date of visit: October 2020

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Thank you folks for the real nice review of our family business. So pleased you enjoyed your meal with us again thank you. Hank T. The Original Travelin' Lobster.

BillJerseyShore

114 reviews

Reviewed October 3, 2020

Our NEW Lobster Champion!!!

Stop. Listen to me. LISTEN. Go to The Travelin Lobster. We have been going to Bar Harbor for 30 years and this was our first visit there, and it was our favorite dinner. We each ordered a Chowder. We ordered a Lobster Roll. We ordered...two Lobster Dinners. The Chowder is really good. The Mussels were a nice addition. The Corn on the Cob was perfect. The Lobsters were cooked perfectly. The Star of the Show was the Lobster Roll. In our opinion this is our all-time favorite Lobster Roll and you need to try it. WE WILL BE BACK.More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Thank you for the real nice review of our roadside lobster shack.So happy you enjoyed your meal and your experience with us. Hank T. The Original Travelin Lobster.

Brian G

4 reviews

Reviewed October 3, 2020 via mobile

Good chowder, good lobster.

Clam chowder was excellent. Staff was friendly. It was raining and there wasn’t much shelter. Counter service was friendly.

Date of visit: October 2020

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Sorry for the rainy day but real pleased that you were happy with us . Thank you for taking time to write us a nice review . Hank T. The Original Travelin Lobster.

markhP9992YW

53 reviews

Reviewed September 26, 2020 via mobile

Great food. Great Cost.

Great food. Great Cost. Lobster bisque with added claw. Superb. The original with hot butter. Fantastic. Great folks. Great atmosphere

Date of visit: September 2020

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thank you so much for taking time to write us such a nice review. So happy that your experience so a good one. Hank T. The Original Travelin' Lobster.

mikeb4460

5 reviews

Reviewed September 25, 2020

Best pound in town

Wow- we stopped on our way back from bass harbor and it was awesome. We ordered three 1.5lb lobster and some clam chowder to go ( all around 40$). While waiting for the food we sat at the bar and chatted with the cook/Capt. The...Capt was so nice and talkative answering all our questions and made you feel like you could sit and talk to him for hours - all after bringing in lobster pots from 430am til early afternoon then cooking til whenever. The lobster were sweet and the chowder was awesome. We did notice some giant lobster rolls being served and will try them next time (tomorrow lol). Thanks Capt and Traveling Lobster a must visit if in Bar Harbor.More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our roadside lobster shack. So happy you enjoyed your dinner and your chat winner the owner/fisherman Captain Phil. Hope to see you folks again. Hank T. The Original Travelin' Lobster.

Mrsfitz86

62 reviews

Reviewed September 17, 2020

PLAN AHEAD

My first experience with the Travelin Lobster was not a happy one. We arrived at 6:15 knowing they closed at 7 and got on line. A staff member came to the end of the line at about 6:18 and told the last 3 customers in...line we wouldn’t be served. I was not a happy camper but my husband is the intrepid type and we tried again the next day but went at 4. The trick is to go around the back and get a number before you join the line. After a 45 minute wait we received our dinner. The rolls were overstuffed and impressive. My husband voted it his favorite lobster roll on our trip, so he felt it was worth the wait.More

Date of visit: September 2020

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First of all thank you so much for coming back! I appreciate your review and feedback. Closing this year has been extremely challenging during a season of uncertainty it has been our busiest. We implemented this process in August as some nights we had nearly...More

173nicholasa

2 reviews

Reviewed September 14, 2020

The Travelin Lobster Bar Harbor Maine

We really enjoyed the outside picnic tables eating our fabulous lobsters with mussels and corn on the cob. Definitely would recommend if you want a laid back atmosphere after a long hike in Acadia National Park or anytime. Thought quite reasonable priced. Family run business...which was nice. Nick and LorraineMore

Date of visit: September 2020

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Thank you for visiting and enjoying your experience at our families lobster pound.

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