Union River Lobster Pot Menu – Ellsworth, ME

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Ellsworth, ME

Laid-back seafood restaurant known for lobster dinners & blueberry pie, as well as its river views. Based on 945 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery

Union River Lobster Pot 04605

Address:
8 South St, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Phone: (207) 667-5077

Website: https://www.lobsterpot.com/

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM

Menu

Our Menu
New England Clam Chowder
Traditional New England Clam Chowder. Voted best clam chowder 17 times!
Fish Chowder
Downeast style chowder made with haddock and cream.
Lobster Stew
A generous portion of fresh picked lobster meat simmered with butter, milk and cream. A local tradition.
Lobster Poutine
Our version of this famous dish from the north. French fries loaded with our lobster sauce, cheddar cheese curds and sweet Maine lobster meat. A must try at least once to say that you have tried it.		 $25.00
Crab Cakes
Made with lump crabmeat, two cakes pan fried golden brown served with house made Remoulade sauce.		 $15.00
Hot Artichoke And Crab Dip
Maine crabmeat accents this hearty dip made with artichokes and cheese, served hot with homemade tortilla chips.		 $12.00
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
A local favorite for over 25 years! Large mushrooms stuffed with herbs, garlic and cheese.		 $9.95
Steamed Clams
Locally harvested, steamed in our lobster cooker, served with drawn butter and broth.		 $14.00
Steamed Maine Gold Mussels
Locally harvested, rope grown Maine Gold Mussels with garlic butter, white wine, herbs and lemon.		 $12.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Large jumbo gulf shrimp served with our own cocktail sauce. Five shrimp.		 $12.00
Fried Cheese Curds With Lobster Sauce
Don’t laugh……this is what we snack on when no one is looking! Fried Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds served with our lobster sauce….delightful!		 $10.00
Skewered Shrimp & Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Large gulf shrimp alternated with bacon-wrapped scallops on a skewer, served with spicy mayo and mango salsa.		 $15.00
Oysters On The Half Shell
Locally grown and hand harvested, served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemon. 1⁄2 dozen.		 $18.00
Caesar Salad
Garden fresh romaine made to order with our own caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese.		 $10.00
Cajun Grilled Salmon Salad
Fresh Atlantic salmon seasoned with a cajun spice rub charbroiled and served on fresh mixed greens. Dressed with a cilantro sour cream dressing and garnished with fruit salsa. Light and flavorful.		 $20.00
Seafood Caesar Salad
Garden fresh romaine lettuce tossed with our own caesar dressing, topped with fresh crabmeat, lobster and shrimp.		 $28.00
Lobster Cobb Salad
Crisp summer greens, sweet Maine lobster salad, diced tomato, pickled red onions, hard-cooked egg, smoky bacon, ripe avocado and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.		 $32.00
Grilled Steak Salad
Grilled marinated tenderloin tips on fresh garden greens, crisp vegetables, roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, crumbled blue cheese, served with your choice of dressing.		 $24.00
House Salad
A mixture of locally grown greens, crisp and fresh. Served with your choice of dressing.		 $6.00
1 1/8 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $26.00
1 1⁄4 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $28.00
1 1⁄2 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $32.00
1 3/4 Lb Lobster Dinner $36.00
2 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $40.00
2 1⁄4 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $44.00
2 1⁄2 Lb Lobster Dinner $48.00
2 3/4 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $52.00
3 Lb Avg. Lobster Dinner $56.00
The Crab Pot
One pound of Snow Crab Legs, corn on the cob, and boiled red potatoes all served in its own pot. Served with melted butter and lemon.		 $37.00
The Lobster Pot
1 ¼ lb Lobster with 1 lb of steamers, corn on the cob and red potato. Served with drawn butter and broth. Served in it’s own pot.		 $35.00
The Clam Pot
Served in its own pot, two pounds of locally harvested soft shell clams, corn on the cob and boiled red potato, served with hot drawn butter and broth.		 $32.00
The Mussel Pot
Two pounds Maine Gold Mussels, corn on the cob, boiled red potatoes served in its own pot. Served with hot drawn butter.		 $27.00
Fried Lobster Roll
New ! Raw lobster meat breaded and fried, served in a toasted roll on a bed of lettuce with lemon butter mayo. Proceeds from this lobster roll will be used to support the Lobstermen’s Community Alliance.		 $30.00
Lobster Roll Traditional
Sweet Maine Lobster meat lightly tossed with mayo on brioche roll with french fries and a pickle.		 $30.00
Hot Butter Dipped Lobster Roll
Sweet Maine lobster meat poached in sweet cream butter served in a Brioche roll on lettuce, served with French fries and a pickle.		 $30.00
Crab Roll
Fresh picked local crab lightly tossed with mayo served in a brioche roll with French fries and a pickle.		 $25.00
Three Beef Burger
We use a blend of ground short rib, brisket, and sirloin in this 8 oz char grilled burger. Served with French fries and a pickle.		 $18.00
Fried Fish Sandwich
A large fillet deep-fried golden brown on a toasted roll with tarter sauce, served with french fries and a pickle.		 $15.00
Fish Tacos
Our version of this popular dish has two flour tortillas filled with cajun fried haddock, cilantro slaw, topped with pickled red onions and cilantro cream. Served with Fire Roasted Street Corn.		 $21.00
Lazy Lobster
Fresh picked lobster meat warmed in butter, finished with sherry and lemon.		 $34.00
Lobster Pie
Fresh picked sweet Maine lobster meat baked in a delicate cream sauce and topped with a buttered Ritz cracker crumb crust.		 $35.00
Lobster Mac And Cheese
Fresh picked sweet Maine lobster meat, Campanelle macaroni in a lobster infused cheese sauce. Garnished with parmesan crisps.		 $35.00
Broiled Scallops
Sea scallops dusted with bread crumbs, broiled and finished with lemon, white wine and parsley.		 $27.00
Broiled Haddock
A large fillet of fresh haddock, dusted with bread crumbs, broiled and finished with lemon.		 $21.00
Baked Stuffed Haddock With Seafood Stuffing And Lobster Sauce
Fresh haddock stuffed with a crab, shrimp and haddock stuffing. Finished with a creamy lobster sauce.		 $26.00
Cedar Planked Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon is roasted and served on a cedar plank and glazed with a Blueberry and bourbon glaze.		 $28.00
Halibut Provençal
Fresh halibut fillet pan-seared and finished in the oven with a sauce of roasted fresh tomatoes, garlic, white wine and herbs.		 $30.00
Salmon Baked With An Herb Crumb Crust
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, lightly coated with Raye’s Spring Maple Mustard, sprinkled with fresh herbs and bread crumbs and baked. Served with our blueberry chutney.		 $29.00
Grilled Halibut Cilantro Cream
Fresh Halibut seasoned with our own spice rub, charbroiled and served with cilantro cream and mango salsa.		 $30.00
Crab Cakes – Entrée
Made with lump crabmeat, two cakes panfried golden brown with Remoulade sauce.		 $24.00
Eggplant Tuscany
Breaded eggplant, deep fried, baked in a sauce of roasted tomatoes, garlic, white wine, herbs and finished with shaved parmesan cheese.		 $23.00
Fried Haddock
A large fillet of fresh haddock, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with tartar sauce and lemon.		 $21.00
Fried Shrimp
Succulent baby shrimp, lightly breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon.		 $22.00
Fried Oysters
Freshly shucked, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon.		 $28.00
Fried Clams
Full-bellied, locally dug, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with tartar sauce and lemon.		 $28.00
Fried Scallops
Lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown, served with tartar sauce and lemon.		 $27.00
Seafood Platter
Clams, scallops, shrimp and haddock lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Served with tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon.		 $39.00
NY Sirloin 12 Oz. Prime
Aged Prime New York Sirloin. The best cut on the market, well marbled, grilled to your specifications.		 $32.00
Surf And Turf
A 12 oz. aged prime NY sirloin steak, charbroiled to your specifications and served with the tail of a hot boiled lobster.		 $40.00
Tenderloin Tips
Tenderloin tips marinated in our house steak marinade, grilled.		 $23.00
Tuscan Grilled Chicken Breast
Boneless breast of chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled and topped with our home made tomato sauce and shaved parmesan cheese.		 $22.00
Drawn Butter $3.00
Cole Slaw $3.00
Rice Pilaf $4.00
Vegetable
Changes daily!		 $4.00
French Fries $4.00
Baked Potato $4.00
Garlic Mashed Potato $5.00
Bread
Grilled Focaccia with Garlic Cheese Spread		 $5.00
Fire Roasted Street Corn
Fire roasted corn, roasted red pepper and onions, cajun spices and feta cheese make this a fabulous side dish.		 $6.00
Marinated Mushrooms
Button mushrooms marinated in olive oil, vinegar, garlic and herbs.		 $5.00
Signature Cocktails
Old Fashioned Down Eastah
Muddled Downeast blueberries and rhubarb bitters give this bourbon Old Fashioned a true Maine flair!
Frenchman’s Bay Cruise
Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum combined with pineapple juice.
Blue Hill Martini
After a day of picking berries on Blue Hill Mt., stop in for this libation of cool blueberry vodka, Maine blueberry juice and a hint of Grand Marnier.
Purple Lobster
This 1990’s cocktail was designed at the Bar Harbor Inn. It consists of Crown Royal, Chambord, cranberry juice and a splash of 7-UP. Chilled, strained and served straight up.
Lobster Pot Cooler
Cranberry, lemonade and Absolute Citron finished with Prosecco.
House Margarita
Ocean blue and rocky like the coast of MDI. This delicious mixture of Patron, Cointreau, Blue Curacao and pineapple is on the rocks.
Blueberry Sangria
Made in-house with Maine made Blueberry and Cranberry wines, finished with prosecco.
Union River Dirty Martini
This classic dirty martini is made with Maine’s own Cold River Gin.
Blueberry Prosecco
Blueberry vodka floated on Casa Cortelli Prosecco for a light and refreshing summer drink. Garnished with fresh blueberries.
Branch Lake Lemonade
Limoncello, brandy and lemonade.
Beech Hill White Cap
Not quite a hurricane, this cocktail of gin, rum and juices is a fantastic way to pass the time until the storm blows over.
Desserts
Blueberry Pie
Raspberry Pie
Key Lime Pie
Summer Berry Crisp
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries and Cranberries baked with a crips topping.
Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae
Chocolate Cake
Open Faced Blueberry Pie (In Season)
Our signature dessert!
Open Faced Strawberry Pie (In Season)
Back by popular demand!
Drinks
Coffee / Tea $3.00
Raspberry Or Blueberry Iced Tea $3.50
Fountain Soda: Rotating Selection $3.00
Old Soaker Blueberry Soda Or Old Soaker Root Beer $4.50
Sparkling Water Or Still Water Bottle $4.00
Juice – Rotating Selection $4.00
Beer
Dockside Blonde Ale – Private Labeled, Airline Brewing Amherst 5.9% ABV
Our own recipe developed for eating lobster on the banks of the Union River. An American blonde ale with pilsner malts and German hops with hints of fresh lemon zest. Perfect for a summer day and seafood. Not sold anywhere else!
Allagash White – Allagash Brewing, Portland 5.2% ABV
features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of this pale straw-colored, hazy beer.
Time And Temp Lager, Lone Pine Brewing Portland 4.8% ABV
Classic American Lager. A light body and profound drinkability, high-quality German Pilsner malt, flaked corn, and Maine-grown cascade hops.
Bar Harbor Real Ale – Atlantic Brewing, Bar Harbor 5.2% ABV
Smooth easy drinking with caramel tones and a balance of malt and hops.
Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale – Atlantic Brewing, Bar Harbor 5.2% ABV
This beer uses Wild Maine Blueberries to give a subtle berry finish.
Lobster Pot Red Ale, Private Labeled Airline Brewing. Amherst ME 4.7% ABV
A balanced beer of kilned malts and roasted barley. Featuring an approachable hop which rests on the palate, candy-like caramel malt sweetness.
Brightside IPA, Lone Pine Brewing, Portland 7.1% ABV
Subtle malt character with smooth, clean bitterness and layers of complex citrus zest, tropical fruit, and pine.
Captain Kool IPA, Geaghan’s Brewing, Bangor 7.5% ABV
American IPA Bold | Balanced | Brash
Flight Of Local Draft Beer!
You choose your taste of four Maine brews. Four oz. glasses.
Allen’s Coffee Breakfast Stout (Can Only) 4.8% ABV
You have to be from Maine to understand the heritage and tradition of Allen’s Coffee Brandy. Wrapped up in a stout makes this as Maine as it gets!
Bottled Beer
Miller Lite Coors, St. Pauli Girl, Michelob Ultra, Sam Adams, Boston Lager, Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
Wine List & Pairing Tips
Pinot Grigio, Riff, Italy
Crisp apple flavors and hints of mineral linger on the palate. There is a nice acidity to this well balanced wine. Goes well with Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Haddock, Broiled Scallops.
Pinot Gris, Underwood, Oregon
Sliced pear, apple and melon, medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Fruity and floral. Dry; this wine was made for backyard BBQ’s and summer evenings on the banks of the Union River eating fresh oysters!
Muscadet, Michel Lelu, France
Bone-dry, light-bodied, with a buttery finished white wine, Muscadet’s true calling is matched with seafood, particularly if you’re a fan of mussels, oysters, and steamed clams.
Chenin Blanc- Dry Creek, California
The perfect wine for lobster! The slightly off-dry finish is clean and crisp. Pairs the best with lobster.
Sauvignon Blanc- Glazebrook, New Zealand
Vibrant and aromatic with bright citrus flavors that jump in the glass. Food matches: skewered shrimp with bacon-wrapped scallops, oysters, broiled haddock.
Sancere, Alain Girard, France
Fruit character is a pleasant blend of orchard fruits. The fruit is not the driver of this wine. Beautiful wine with great deal of layer that is enjoyable to both beginner & wine enthusiasts alike. Superb with seafood.
Pinot Grigio And Sauvignon Blanc, Bertani, Due Uve
Due Uve, “Two Grapes” The body and elegance of the pinot grigio combined with the citrus overtones of sauvignon blanc make this a gateway wine for those who love pinot grigio but unsure of sauvignon blanc. Will pair perfectly with any meal that starts with Clam Chowder and finishes with Lobster.
Chardonnay, Singing Tree
Aromas of ripe melon mingle with hints of lemon, and wet stone along with a subtle starfruit character. Lightly oaked. Pairs well with Fish Tacos, Halibut.
Chardonnay, Phantom, California
Rich layers of green apple and pear transform into spicy flavors of freshly baked apple pie imparts a creamy, luscious mouthfeel. Pairs well with salmon, clams and mussels.
Pouilly-Fuisse- Gilles Noblet, France
The original Chardonnay! Classic flavors of oak, bouquet of roasted almonds and butter. Food matches: broiled scallops, steamed clams, mussels, salmon.
Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California
Aromas show generous bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets, dark cherry and a hint of leather. Wild strawberries and hints of toasted French oak to complete its finish.
Pinot Noir, Evolution, Oregon
Fruit driven, loosely knit and full of ripe, juicy blackberry flavors, Delicious with seafood.
Merlot, Lava Cap, California
Flavors of plum, blackberry jam and clove. A very smooth finish. Pairs very well with our Herb Crumb Crust Salmon with Blueberry Chutney.
Malbec- Catena, Argentina
Intense red garnet color pairs with aromas of violet, jasmine and ripe red fruits. The palate opens with notes of black currant layered with notes of toasty oak and cocoa. Malbec and our aged NY Strip steak, and tenderloin tips were made for each other.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shannon Ridge, California
Blackberry and dried cranberry characters with notes of pepper and allspice. The lengthy finish shows hints of cedar along with ripe fruit and toasted oak. Pairs nicely with most anything, including a nap.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fortant De France, France
Notes of blueberry and violet. Round and delectable on the palate with lovely flavors of freshly picked black fruit. Pairs well with our NY Prime NY Strip and Tenderloin Tips.
Rose, Jean-Luc Colombo
Strawberry, bing cherry and raspberry accented by subtle herbaceous notes and classic watermelon. The wine is full bodied with a long finish. Perfect for a summer day!
Prosecco, Casa Cortelli, Italy
Flavors of apple and peach, fresh minerality and a delicate stream of bubbles on the finish.
Champagne 1er Cru Brut , Andre Jacquart
Green pear, apple and toasted bread on the nose, with distinct wet stone minerality. Regardless of whether a festive occasion, aperitif, high class, or with dinner, this champagne deserves to be enjoyed with delicate dishes such as a broiled haddock, boiled lobster, or halibut.
Children’s Menu
Crispy Chicken Bites
This is my grandson Itsuki’s favorite chicken. Lightly breaded and made from thigh meat, makes for really moist and delicious fried chicken. Served with french fries and your choice of dipping sauce.		 $10.00
Lil’ Shrimps Fried Shrimp Platter
Succulent baby shrimp, lightly battered and deep-fried, served with french fries.		 $15.00
Kid’s Mac And Cheese
Homemade and cheesy! Served with our house salad.		 $10.00
Captain J.P. Langley’s Fish And Chips Platter
Fresh haddock pieces lightly battered and deep-fried, served with tarter sauce, and french fries.		 $11.00
Hot Dog
Grilled natural casing hot dog. Served with french fries and a pickle.		 $7.00
South Street Burger
A ¼ lb burger cooked on the grill, served with lettuce, tomato, and served with french fries and a pickle.		 $10.00
Garlic Mashed Potato $5.00
Vegetable $4.00
French Fries $4.00
House Salad
A mixture of locally grown greens, crisp and fresh. Served with your choice of dressing.		 $6.00
Raspberry Iced Tea $3.50
Blueberry Iced Tea $3.50
Fountain Drinks $3.00
Old Soaker Blueberry Soda~~~ Old Soaker Root Beer $4.50
Juice $4.00

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Reviews

J G
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!

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Chris Wolfe
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!

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Matthew Murtha
Pictures: 1.25lb lobster dinner, fried lobster roll, cheese curds, blueberry pie. (Also got a clam chowder).

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Jean Warren
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.

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Billie K
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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Kellie Hetler
We had so much fun at this restaurant. Even with the wait time, we enjoyed walking by the river, the live music and drinks on the lawn. The food was amazing and our waitress, Stacey, was so kind…even helping show this novice how to eat a lobster the proper way. So, so good in every way!!

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Kenny Szeto
My GF and I were visiting Acadia and came here for dinner on our first night, absolutely amazing service. We came in right before close and they didn’t rush us or anything! The chef even came out to talk to us during the meal and he was so nice and friendly. I got the Lobster Mac and Cheese and my GF got the Herb Crusted Salmon both were great tasting and incredibly filling. We took a slice of blueberry pie back to our hotel and it was amazing even after the drive! You must come here if you’re in the area!

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Ryan Kim
Got the 2 1/4 lb lobster with the $12 add on for the clam chowder and clams/mussels. We also got the baked stuffed haddock with the mashed potatoes and rice pilaf. My favorite was the baked stuffed haddock. The sauce that they cover the dish compliments everything on the plate perfectly, and there was enough food to feed 3ish people. The total came out to ~$125 with tip and tax.

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Susan Ganey
We travel to Bar Harbor several times a year from Florida. We “always” stop and have a wonderful meal at Union River Lobster Pot. Yes. We order lobster calculating what size lobster we want as we admire the huge tanks with lobster displayed out front. We went on a Friday night at 7PM and there was no wait. We were seated promptly on the porch overlooking the river with a great breeze. Union River Lobster pot never disappoints. Our waitress was wonderful and the meal was absolutely delicious. We even sampled four different desserts. Just wonderful!!!

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Deborah Harper
The lobster was good, but everything they did with it was bad. The sauces were bad. The butter sauce in the Lazy Lobster was terrible. We had to remove the lobster pieces from the sauce and dry them off to eat it. The green beans, supposedly cooked in butter, were inedible. I took a picture at the end of the meal because of all of the plates of green beans left over. The clam chowder was thin and bland. All of this after an hour and a half wait. It came highly recommended and we were sorely disappointed. I would not recommend or ever go back.

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