Hodgdon's Seafood — Restaurant in Tremont

Ate here twice during my last day on the island this past trip. I always stay at Quietside campground which is not too far down the road so Idk why I've never stopped in before but that is definitely a thing of the past now. Owners were super friendly. They even gave me a free rock crab with my lobster to try. Lobster can be taken to go live or cooked on site and they also allow you to choose your own size lobster and just get that if you don't want a full shore dinner which comes with clams, muscles, corn & coleslaw etc... That there was one of the biggest draws for me as I'm not a fan or corn or coleslaw really and I'm a native new englander who already eats clams and mussles all the time. Sometimes you just want a lobster and that's it. I also wanted to point out that a previous recent review said they don't have a drink cooler but that is incorrect she may have just missed it. Not only do they have drinks but when I asked the woman working if I could swap out one of my warm Poland springs from the car for one of their cold ones ( super hot day ) she not only said yes but told me to just take it free of charge and not worry about replacing it. I still did but that was awfully nice of her. Also the prices are the best around in my opinion. Will definitely be making this my regular spot and can't say enough good things about the place. Oh and the owner bakes fresh chocolate chip cookies...

We have traveled to Maine many times and eaten at many very good lobster pounds/shacks. Hodgdon's is by far the best we have experienced. Mike and Sue are the owners. They catch the lobsters and crab in the morning and run the restaurant from 3-7pm. They personally know the fishermen that dig the clams, farm the mussels and catch the fish they also offer. Everything is super fresh and expertly cooked in a simple way. Prices are very fair. The steamers and mussels are addictive. The half lobster, half crab roll is Mike's innovation and is genius. I call it the H&H Hodgdon Roll. Mike mans the boiling pots outside - sit at the picnic table near the pots if you want to learn from an expert about fishing and cooking shellfish. Sue makes the rolls and has perfected the simple mayo dressing. The rolls are stuffed with lobster/crab and have the perfect amount dressing. We stayed in Sullivan and made the 45 minute drive (each way) twice on our trip. The food is that good.

Keep in mind this is a hole-in-the-wall type place off the beaten track. It's not on the water so there are no views. You go here for the quality of the food and you don't pay a premium to look at the water or boats. Go somewhere...

Hands down, the best local Maine lobster experience around. During my visit to Acadia, I tried several lobster pounds, and this one stood out for offering the best price, best value, best quality, best atmosphere, and hands-down best customer service. We had the shore dinner special—and wow, was it hmm hmm hmm delicious!

The meal included a 1.25 lb lobster, 1 lb each of clams and 1 lb mussels, fresh corn on the cob, incredibly flavorful clam chowder, and crisp coleslaw—all for half the price I saw anywhere else. Even better? It was cooked and served by the lobsterman himself, who took the time to chat with us. He and his wife run this two-person gem with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality.

This experience is the crown of what made and still makes Maine summer famous!

“Best feasting experience in many years, if ever!” - Hubby

This was the most authentic and memorable dining experience I’ve had in decades. Definitely in my top five! It’s more than worth the extra drive from downtown Bar Harbor. Don’t miss it—you...