Abel's Lobster

13 Abels Ln, Mt Desert
(207) 276-8221

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Cornbread with Sumac Butter
Oysters on the Half Shell
Maine Blueberry Pie
Town Steamer Clams
Lazy Man's Lobster
Lobster Roll Cold
Homemade Lemonade
Charcuterie Board
Steamed Lobster
Lobster Chowder

Menu

Raw
Tuna Crudo
Celery root, preserved lemon remoulade, and bonito.

Snacks & Shares
Pickles & Dip
Everything hummus, house pickles, and crackers.
Pimento Cheese & Cornbread
Lobster Toast
Anadama bread, herb crema, and radish.
Steak Tartare
Nori chili aioli, cured egg yolk, asparagus, and Anadama.
House Sausage
Grilled cabbage and mustard.
Creamy Crab & Chard Dip
Focaccia.
Mussels
Mushrooms, cream, herbs, and bread.
Town Steamer Clams (7 pcs)
Seawater steamed and drawn butter.
Grilled Asparagus
Lobster hollandaise, furikake, and crispy chicken skin.
Bibb Salad
Market vegetables and Grana Padano cheese.
Beet & Kale Salad
Citrus Parmesan vinaigrette.

Meats & Cheeses
Cheese Board
New England cheese, house jam, pickles, and local honey.
Charcuterie Board
New England cured meats, house pickles, and mustard.
The Mix
A little of both of our meat and cheese boards.
The Grand Plateau
Tower of local oysters, lobster, crab, Charcuterie, crudos, and Artisan cheeses standing tall on your table with house accoutrements.

Shore Classics
Fried Clams
Whole Maine clams, house tartar, and fries.
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered hake, house tartar, dilly beans, and fries.
The Abel's Burger
9 ounces Maine beef, beer braised onions, New England aged Cheddar, bibb lettuce, B&B pickles, Hawaiian sweet roll, and fries.
Lobster Chowder
Pork belly, red potatoes, and corn.
Moxie Braised Cattle Beans
Throwback Potato Salad
Corn on the Cobb
Cornbread with Sumac Butter
House Dilly Beans

Entrées
Surf & Turf
Add butter-poached lobster to our rib-eye. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Vermont Grass Fed Rib-Eye (12 oz)
Smashed fingerlings and artichoke. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Pan Roasted Halibut
Pan-roasted halibut local greens, white beans, buttermilk, herbs, and fermented chili. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Crab Carbonara
Lardons, farm egg yolks, and brucatio. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Pasta of the Day
House cavatelli, English peas, asparagus, and farm egg. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Abel's Kids Menu-Drinks
Maine Root Sodas
Blueberry or root beer.
Coca-Cola Products

Abel's Kids Menu-Meals
Red Hot Dog
Served with fries.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries.
Little Abel's Burger
Served with fries.

Dessert
Maine Blueberry Pie
Rhubarb Cobbler
Double Chocolate Cake

Snacks & Shares
Pickles & Dips
Everything hummus, house pickles, and crackers.
New England Clam Cakes
Preserved lemon tarter and pickled peppers.
Creamy Crab & Chard Dip
House focaccia.
Town Steamer Clams (7 pcs)
Steamed in seawater with drawn butter.
Bibb Salad
Market vegetables and Grana Padano cheese.
Beet & Kale Salad
Citrus Parmesan vinaigrette.
Cheese Board
New England cheese, house jam, pickles, and local honey.
Charcuterie Board
New England cured meats, house pickles, and mustard.
The Mix
A little of both of our meat and cheese boards.
The Grand Plateau
Tower of local oysters, lobster, crab, Charcuterie, crudos, and Artisan cheeses standing tall on your table with house accoutrements.

Hand Helds
Crispy Fish Burger
Beer-battered fresh hake, English muffin, preserved lemon tartar, bibb lettuce, and onion.
Abel's Burger
9 ounce Maine beef, beer braised onions, New England aged Cheddar, bibb lettuce, B&B pickles, Hawaiian sweet roll, and fries.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cornflake-crusted chicken, buttermilk ranch, house pickle, and Hawaiian sweet roll.
House Chickpea Burger
Hummus, yogurt sauce, greens, and focaccia.
Pimento Cheese Crab Melt
Crab, pimento cheese, and challah bread.

Shore Classics
Fried Clams
Whole Maine clams, house tartar, and fries.
Lobster Chowder
Pork belly, red potatoes, and corn.
Moxie Braised Cattle Beans
Corn on the Cobb
House Dilly Beans
Cornbread with Sumac Butter
Throwback Potato Salad

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Recent Reviews

My husband and I are visiting from out of town and had the best experience! Emma A was lovely! She was extremely attentive, personable and her recommendations were on point. She was also great with our dog, honey, and even gave her a milk bone :) We had the crab fritters, mussels and fried clams and everything was delicious. If you’re looking for a place with good food and a beautiful view, Abel’s Lobster is the place to go!
September 2025
What a gem! The food and drinks were perfection! I had the Halibut that was caught that day. It was seriously the best I have ever had. My husband, who is incredibly picky about his lobster said it was top 3. The atmosphere is super chill and the view is stunning. Our server, Sandy was so knowledgeable and so sweet. She made great recommendations and spent time chatting with us about our vacation and made our 7 year old daughter feel super fancy with a Shirley Temple. If you are...
July 2025
On rare occasions a restaurant gets everything right, and this warmly informal place nestled next to Somes Sound is a perfect lobster-and-other-yummy-things experience. The lobster itself is so fresh it melts in your mouth, and the rest of food our group ordered was also terrific. We loved the outdoor spaces, with the smell of woodburning fires wafting over our table and the sun setting beyond the boats and water. The crowd was convivial and the service was super friendly and...
June 2025

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Abel's Lobster

13 Abels Ln, Mt Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8221