Laid-back seafood restaurant known for lobster dinners & blueberry pie, as well as its river views.
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Rating breakdown
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5 ★76%
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4 ★15%
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3 ★5%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Union River Lobster Pot?
- Union River Lobster Pot is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 979 reviews.
- Where is Union River Lobster Pot located?
- 8 South St, Ellsworth, ME 04605, United States
- How can I contact Union River Lobster Pot?
- Phone: +1 207-667-5077 · Website: lobsterpot.com
Had lobster mac n chz, delicious. The Parmesan crisp that came with it paired very well and was yummy. Side salad very fresh and delicious, especially the lemon balsamic dressing. Carrots good too. Wife had crab cakes and really liked them. Her sides, cole slaw and mashed potatoes were very good as well.
I had a lobster steam pot. The steamers are clams, not seaweed. The lobster pot comes with a potato and an ear of corn in the pot. Everything was great. I can't wait to come back for more. Parking was a little tight and we had to use the overflow parking lot behind the restaurant and down the hill. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table, but they let you order drinks at the cash register and you can enjoy the drinks outside by the river while you wait for a text message notifying you that your table is ready.
This place is really awesome! We had to wait 30 minutes before the table was ready, but they have an outdoor, river front backyard with tiki bar were we could hang out while waiting. Food was very good! You can see the place were they boil the lobsters from the parking lot. Totally a 5 star rating!
Ah, the Union River Lobster Pot! Where dining dreams come true and time flies by - or maybe it's the other way around? We arrived promptly at 7:10pm, ready to dive into some succulent seafood, and were greeted with the promise of a 20-25 minute wait. Little did we know, we were actually booking tickets to a 58-minute mosquito-buffet show outside!
The staff must have mistaken us for marine biologists, keen to study the local mosquito species up close and personal. I must say, the open-air waiting area is quite innovative, especially if you want to donate a pint of blood before dinner.
When we finally took our seats at 8:08pm, the anticipation was palpable. I was half-expecting a red carpet rolled out with our lobster dinner. But alas, it was a regular evening with regular seafood, a perfect ending to our adventure in time dilation.
So if you're ever in the mood to experience lobster and a complimentary mosquito tasting, the Union River Lobster Pot is the place for you! But if you prefer your seafood without the side of insect interaction, you may find that there are plenty of fish in the sea... and other restaurants too.
The staff must have mistaken us for marine biologists, keen to study the local mosquito species up close and personal. I must say, the open-air waiting area is quite innovative, especially if you want to donate a pint of blood before dinner.
When we finally took our seats at 8:08pm, the anticipation was palpable. I was half-expecting a red carpet rolled out with our lobster dinner. But alas, it was a regular evening with regular seafood, a perfect ending to our adventure in time dilation.
So if you're ever in the mood to experience lobster and a complimentary mosquito tasting, the Union River Lobster Pot is the place for you! But if you prefer your seafood without the side of insect interaction, you may find that there are plenty of fish in the sea... and other restaurants too.
We arrived when they opened. It was a rainy day, so we ate indoors. We like to eat early because (in many restaurants) we find it easier to have a conversation before the establishment is full. In this case, dining room was spacious, with high ceilings and plenty of seating. By the time we left, all of the tables were taken. Still, we didn’t find it too noisy.
My husband ordered a glass of wine, a 2.5 pound lobster, and French fries. Our meal arrived well after the food at the two other tables where the orders were taken at the same time. The waitress explained that the delay was because of the size of the lobster— it took much longer to cook. It appears that it was worth it. My husband said the lobster was exceptionally good.
I had a salad with Cajun seasoned salmon with a small serving of tasty fruit chutney on top. Perhaps because the lobster had taken so long, my meal may have been waiting for a while so our dinners could be served together. I was expecting hot salmon on a bed of lettuce. It was just barely warm.
Our total came to $75 including tip. (They were having a special on the 2.5 pound lobsters.)
After my review was posted, I received a message from the owner asking me to speak up in future if everything was not precisely as I expected, and they would take care of it. I believe he was sincere, and would advise others to do the same.
My husband ordered a glass of wine, a 2.5 pound lobster, and French fries. Our meal arrived well after the food at the two other tables where the orders were taken at the same time. The waitress explained that the delay was because of the size of the lobster— it took much longer to cook. It appears that it was worth it. My husband said the lobster was exceptionally good.
I had a salad with Cajun seasoned salmon with a small serving of tasty fruit chutney on top. Perhaps because the lobster had taken so long, my meal may have been waiting for a while so our dinners could be served together. I was expecting hot salmon on a bed of lettuce. It was just barely warm.
Our total came to $75 including tip. (They were having a special on the 2.5 pound lobsters.)
After my review was posted, I received a message from the owner asking me to speak up in future if everything was not precisely as I expected, and they would take care of it. I believe he was sincere, and would advise others to do the same.
Okay I haven't had a whole lobster in several years so finally got one today when I was up in Maine. I'll have to say I trusted the other Google reviews and they didn't disappoint. This place is excellent and has plenty of indoor seating but would recommend sitting outside or at least on the patio to where you can see the Little River behind the restaurant. Also the night I visited they had a tiki bar out there as well as some live music. After eating an excellent lobster and seafood dinner the peaceful evening by the water was a nice encore to it!
Pictures: 1.25lb lobster dinner, fried lobster roll, cheese curds, blueberry pie. (Also got a clam chowder).
(Went back a second time): Traditional lobster roll and lobster poutine. Strawberry pie.
Food was great and noticeably better than a lot of venues closer to/on the island. Pricing was as anticipated. The cheese curds were awesome. The blueberry pie was also great even when we got it just outside of season. Service was also excellent and friendly.
Important notes:
- you will have to wait at peak time but you can chill in their cute little beer garden
- decent beer selection
- try the cheese curds and lobster poutine if you have to get a starter
(Went back a second time): Traditional lobster roll and lobster poutine. Strawberry pie.
Food was great and noticeably better than a lot of venues closer to/on the island. Pricing was as anticipated. The cheese curds were awesome. The blueberry pie was also great even when we got it just outside of season. Service was also excellent and friendly.
Important notes:
- you will have to wait at peak time but you can chill in their cute little beer garden
- decent beer selection
- try the cheese curds and lobster poutine if you have to get a starter
I sat inside. There was a 30+minute wait for window or deck seating. I ordered the Dirty Martini and it was average. They maybe could use a better olive. I had the Lobster Poutine as a meal. I was a bit disappointed in this dish. The fries had no seasoning. There was plenty of lobster but it just didn’t blend well with the dish. The fries ended up soggy and sat heavy in my stomach. I am willing to give this place another try with a different order.
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