Bustling waterfront eatery, featuring a modern casual, coastal inspired menu, full bar with a great Maine craft beer list and handcrafted cocktails served with heaping helpings of Downeast Maine Hospitality. Don’t forget about our wood fired lobster cooker and totally from scratch kitchen.
Seasonal lobster & clam house with a casual dining room & waterfront seating on a natural fjord. Based on 561 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
13 Abels Ln, Mt Desert, ME 04660
Phone: (207) 276-8221
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Luke Karpathios
Incredible experience as a whole. The food speaks for itself but, on top of that, the setting was the icing on the cake and the service was the cherry on top for our experience at Abel’s. The service was fantastic from the moment the hostess first greeted us. She was a sweetheart. Our server Jane was very helpful and friendly as well. Would recommend this spot for anyone who wants immaculate eats, and then some!
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Tanya W
We went there twice during our short trip at Bar Harbor. Great food, view and service! The blueberry pie was delicious and not too sweet. Lobster chowder was also good. Love the crispy fries in fish and chips.
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Sharlie Harby
We loved our dinner here and it will be a highlight of our trip. Beautiful setting and yummy food that was up a notch from the classic Maine fare. Many of the restaurants we came across just seemed like duplicates of the other restaurants. We were thankful for a change. The chowder, carbonara and ice cream Sammies were delicious. Restaurant was clean. Servers were super nice. Would be a place I’d definitely come back to if we came to the area again.
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Fresh Mootz
The most perfect outdoor seating area perched on a hill overlooking a small harbor. The lobster chowder is a must have. Really special views here. Food was delicious and I heard the lobster chowder is the best. I need to get it next time. Can’t wait to come back.
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Tori Zimbardi
Decided to get my Maine lobster roll here at Abel’s and it didn’t disappoint. The portion size was really large and there was plenty of lobster on the roll. The atmosphere was perfect and right on the water. We enjoyed eating outside with the delicious food.
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Elwyn Shea
Abel’s was beautiful from the food, to the service, to the location. Sandra served us and was so helpful and accommodating. The GM even showed a member of our party the lobster cooking and plating process. Personal favorites from the menu were lobster of course, lobster stew, the grand plateau for appetizer, and the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. Well worth a visit!
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Grumpy Retiree
If you are looking for good seafood (lobster, crab, clams & more) Abel’s Lobster Pound as a great choice while visiting the Acadia National Park area. The price was the going rate for the island, but the view over Somes Sound is much better than a roadside lobster pound. If you are looking to impress a date, a spouse or maybe a “new spouse to be” it should do the trick.
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Kara Baar
We had a great experience here! Our waitress (I think her name is Stacey), the General Manager Brandon & the rest of the staff were excellent! The food was delicious & you couldn’t beat the view! Very family friendly! Even the dog was welcome!!!
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Tonya Tracy
Server was nice but he was stretched way too thin as we barely saw him.
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Eric Schroeder
This is that lobster Shack you are looking for!! It is off the beaten path and offers beautiful scenic views of the Bay in a setting surrounded by beautiful old pines. The oysters were shucked perfectly and as sweet as they could be. The lobster was fresh, delicious and sweet. I highly recommend getting a whole, large lobster! It will be worth every penny!!
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