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Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls

Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls: Restaurant in Bar Harbor

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Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls
Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls

Why Eat

Why Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls

Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls is a counter-service spot where you order, grab a beeper, and eat nearby in the park or on a bench. They keep the menu tight: hot and cold lobster rolls in a few sizes, lobster mac & cheese with white cheddar, bisque, chowder, and a crab roll. It's not fancy, but it draws serious lobster lovers who've eaten their way through half of Maine and keep coming back here.

  • Freshest lobster meat, huge chunks, steamed not boiled.
  • Buttery lobster mac & cheese, real white cheddar sauce.
  • Prices lower than competitors, generous portions.
  • Fast, friendly counter service with bay views nearby.

Menu

What to order

Start with the 4 oz or 6 oz hot buttered lobster roll, depending on appetite. The lobster is steamed and comes in massive, sweet chunks. If you've eaten lobster rolls three days running and want to pivot, order the lobster mac & cheese with white cheddar instead of the neon orange stuff. The lobster bisque and clam chowder are solid sides. Everything comes quick and travels well to a nearby bench.

At a Glance

At a glance

Best for

Takeout lunch, sunset snack.

Price range

$$

Details

5 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 801-9110
www.frenchmanbaylobsterrolls.com

Opening Times

MonClosed
Tue11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Atmosphere

The room

Tiny order counter, no indoor seating. You'll see a line during lunch, but it moves fast. The real atmosphere is outside: park benches, waterfront views, and the sound of the bay.

The 4 oz and 6 oz hot buttered rolls come stuffed with huge chunks of steamed lobster meat on a nicely toasted hot dog roll. If you want something different, the lobster mac & cheese piles fresh meat on top of white cheddar pasta. Prices shift by day and stay reasonable compared to sit-down spots a block away. Service moves fast, staff are friendly, and they'll swap in a gluten-free bun at no extra cost.

Reviews

What guests say

Guests rave about the freshness and size of the lobster chunks, with one recent visitor calling it the best lobster roll they'd had on the entire east coast. People also love the lobster mac & cheese as a change of pace, and several mention the prices feel fair given portions and quality. Staff move quick and don't charge extra for dietary swaps.

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