The Travelin Lobster, LLC
Bar Harbor
The Travelin' Lobster is celebrated as a fisherman-owned Bar Harbor shack famous for serving some of the best authentic Maine lobster rolls. Highlights include their hot lobster rolls sautéed in butter—so heavily loaded they often require a fork—as well as traditional rolls and hot dogs. Portions are notably massive and weighed for size, making it a top-rated spot where visitors are advised to come hungry.
Viewer comments reflect broader discussions about regional dining, with mixed feedback on other nearby establishments and suggestions for alternative local spots like Side Street Cafe and Thurston's Lobster Pound. Many viewers also actively sought out specific recommendations for dog-friendly places as well as waterfront or high-end dining options.
- Order the signature hot lobster roll sautéed in butter.
- Grab a fork, as the rolls are piled too high to eat by hand.
- Arrive hungry to finish their weighed, massive lobster portions.
- Consider traditional cold Maine lobster rolls or hot dogs as alternative menu options.
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