The Bucking Lobster

Northeast Harbor, ME · Takeout Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Northeast Harbor
#1
of 12 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
The Bucking Lobster, 98 Harbor Dr, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

The Bucking Lobster is a restaurant located in Northeast Harbor, ME. It is one of 12 restaurants listed in Northeast Harbor. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Northeast Harbor city average of 4.6 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Northeast Harbor. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Bucking Lobster

Locally owned food truck, run by a second generation lobsterman and his partner out of Northeast Harbor. 2025 is our third season, and we're excited for you to be a part of it!

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 David L. · Jul 2025

We visited on a Tuesday in mid-June 2025 after our National Park Service Cruise on the Sea Princess. They are a food truck parked in the parking lot. There were people there when we arrived and people there when we were leaving as well. So they must get a pretty good stream of customers but it also helps that there aren't too many food options in the area. The staff were both super nice and answered all our questions. We ordered: - Lobster Banh Mi Roll (an unique twist on the lobster roll and it wasn't bad. Glad I tried it but I think I'd stick to a classic lobster roll and a classic banh mi.) - Tofu Banh Mi Roll (my wife picked this and she really liked it. Honestly I think it would've been so much better if the tofu was like deep fried to give it some texture. Cold tofu on a bun was ju

★★★★★ 5.0 Alisa Genovese · Jul 2025

I love this place. This is my third stop here as I’ve been coming up to Maine often. Each year it gets better and better. This year there’s been some surprising changes to the menu which included a tofu ban mi as well as a lobster ban mi. I decided to give the tofu a try. It was quite delicious. Very satisfying Especially served with a delicious french fries which are perfectly fried and seasoned. I’ve definitely had the lobster rolls before which are fresh and delicious with the hot buttered roll being my favorite, but the tofu ban mi was a winner. As always the service was delightful and you can’t beat the beautiful surroundings to enjoy the fare.

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott Unger · Oct 2025

Food truck. Had the Ban-Mi lobster roll. Wife had the lobster quesadilla. Both were fantastic. Great location with picnic tables in a little park near the marina. Public bathrooms close by.

★★★★★ 5.0 Patricia O'Connor · Jul 2025

Yum. Up there with the best lobster rolls in the area. Not too much mayo and the banh mi had a nice spice adding to but not overwhelming the lobster. Just yum. We had the classic, banh mi, and hot dogs for the kids. Great picnic tables nearby made for a super easy, pleasant lunch.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aubrey Fritz · Oct 2025

EXCELLENT bun. Better than any you'll get anywhere else. The bahn mi is a great take on the classic lobster roll!! Good, classic chowder. Very friendly service!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Delivery ✓ Dine In ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Lunch ✓ Counter Service ✓ Dessert ✓ Seating ✓ Family Friendly ✓ Lgbtq Friendly ✓ Transgender Safespace ✓ Checks ✓ Debit Cards

Services

Takeout RestaurantSeafood restaurant

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