Acadia Food Guide: Lobster & Blueberries

When you’re in Maine, just go all in on lobster and blueberries—you can’t go wrong! 🫐🦞 Let’s be real: American cooking skills are pretty basic, so the magic here all comes down to fresh, top-quality ingredients. Below are the spots we loved, plus a few we didn’t—here’s the full scoop: 👍👍👍 Highly Recommended Spots 1. Trenton’s Bridge Lobster Pound It’s right on the side of the road from Bangor Airport to Bar Harbor—super convenient if you’re driving in! The seafood is incredibly fresh, clean, and delicious, and the staff were all so nice. They even taught us how to crack open the lobster (probably because it wasn’t too busy when we visited). We loved it so much, we went twice in four days! First visit: We got the hot lobster roll, oysters, and blueberry lemonade—all amazing. Second visit: We ordered a whole lobster (weighed fresh, priced by weight)—just as good. Total must-stop! 🦞 2. Bar Harbor Lobster Pound The vibe here is unbeatable! There are tons of outdoor tables and even yard games—eating lobster surrounded by trees feels so unique and fun. We got the “Lobster Dinner,” which came with a whole lobster, corn, salad, and chips. At first, we didn’t get the whole “dipping lobster in butter” thing… but after trying other sauces, we realized butter perfectly brings out the lobster’s natural sweetness and tender texture. We also ordered fried seafood (scallops, clams, haddock) with fries—crispy and fresh.Pro tip: Don’t skip their dessert stand! Warm blueberry pie with cold blueberry ice cream is insane—the hot-cold, sweet-tart combo is pure perfection 🥧🍦. 3. Abel’s Lobster Pound This old-school spot has been around since 1939, and it’s mostly locals who frequent it (always a good sign!). The lobster is only $28—such a steal! The mussels here are a standout too: their sauce is sweet, spicy, and so flavorful you’ll want to soak up every drop. And their corn bread? Sweet, moist, and totally addictive—we could’ve eaten a whole loaf by ourselves 🍞. 4. Jordan’s Restaurant Their blueberry muffins are life-changing! Topped with whipped butter and thick, jam-like blueberry syrup—we’re still daydreaming about them. Do yourself a favor and get the combo with sausage and eggs: sweet (muffin + syrup) and savory (sausage + eggs) together? It’s a match made in food heaven. You have to stop here for breakfast! 🥞 😳 Spots We Don’t Recommend 🙄🙄🙄 Downeast Deli & Boxed Lunch Co. It’s super popular in Bar Harbor, but here’s the letdown: their lobster roll only uses claw meat—no tail meat! For a lobster roll, that’s a big miss. Honestly, most restaurants in downtown Bar Harbor feel too “touristy” (overpriced, not as fresh) compared to spots outside the center. #MaineTravel #AcadiaNationalPark #BarHarborFood #BarHarbor #AcadiaEats #Lobster #Oysters #Blueberries