We stumbled upon The Docksider after visiting ANP. How lucky! First of all, it’s adorable!. We dined on the patio. The booths inside appear to be original but are just perfect. It was spic and span clean, with a cute little bar. Now for the best part, the food. This was the BEST lobster roll we’ve ever had. The lobster was fresh (it’s hand picked daily) and the yummy toasted roll was bursting with lobster meat. We are still raving about it! We also found their clam chowder to be the best one we’ve had in Maine. It was the perfect consistency, not think and goopy! And, we didn’t have to search for real clams in it. Yummy! The owners truly care about quality. They were also very gracious and attentive. So, if you are tired of the Bar Harbor crowds and clatter, drive out to Southeast Harbor and take in a little old fashioned harbor town delight. Don’t forget to top it off with a piece of wild blueberry pie for a real Maine lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Small
Stopped in for a late lunch after biking in Acadia. Great relaxed vibe (we sat outside) - Grateful Dead playing on the sound system. Had a beer, fresh raw oysters, and some lobster bisque. They were the BEST raw oysters I've ever had! Really great little place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lesina Tanuvasa
Very delicious lobster rolls and clam chowder. We had other lobster rolls around Maine while visiting, and these were the best tasting for us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey-Jean Lebovitz
Great ice cream and a fantastic lobster roll tender delicious and buttery
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Anderson
AMAZING FOOD, super cute indoor and outdoor seating with equally amazing service - 10000/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Linscott
The food here is amazing and actually made with love. They have the best cheesesteak on MDI, no doubt about it. The staff is incredible and they always go the extra mile.
The new owners have really transformed this place into something special. The bar area isn’t the largest however the drinks and beer options are phenomenal. I will absolutely be coming back next summer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Oehman
Loved this place, the proprietor, Steve, and the location just above the marina at Northeast Harbor.
The food was great! Try the lobster roll - order it hot - with a side of coleslaw and chips or fries. The bread was toasted inside and out, the lobster was very fresh and sweet, and amply provided. The coleslaw was delicious, made in house, and the chips are from Maine and super delicious. My wife had the steak and cheese sandwich with fries, which were piping hot and crispy, right from the fryer, so good. The sandwich was hot and gooey and delicious!
The current owners bought the restaurant 4 years ago, disregard older reviews, they are for the prior owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tara Christ
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We had an absolutely amazing experience at Docksider Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond — friendly, attentive, and truly phenomenal in every way.
The food was out of this world! The mozzarella sticks are a must-try — seriously the best we’ve ever had — and the lobster roll was incredible, fresh, and full of flavor. Every bite was perfect, and the atmosphere made it even better.
We left full, happy, and already talking about when we’ll come back. Highly recommend Docksiders to anyone in the area — you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon C
The “Docksider” was a great experience. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, the mozzarella sticks…OMG Amazing!!!! Ended up going with the “lobster roll”. The food was soo good! I highly recommend this place. I will 100% be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Joseph
Stopped at Docksider for lunch after a morning of hiking. Had a very good lobster roll, amazing blueberry pie, and they were playing great music while we were there. Very friendly service as well!
We easily found a table outside at this restaurant, which had a local, casual feel. The server was friendly and the vibe was chill. We also got the inside scoop on local tips and tricks to make our overall visit more fun. My kids enjoyed it so much that they wanted to go back for our last dinner in the area. We had a great experience that time too. The food is good and it was a little less expensive than other restaurants nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Potter
Terrific scallop roll…crispy fries…friendly service. Low-key, off the main drag—could park!! And my husband could get a blt —he’d had enough seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. B.
We came in about 35 minutes before closing. We felt bad but they were understanding, as they just got hit with a lot of customers. The place was awesome, service was excellent and the food (fish and chips) was incredible. Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Cervantes
Found this place on a whim after our hike around Little Long Pond. We were tired and hungry, this place did not disappoint! Got there around 1:30 and it was not busy at all. Service was great and they even gave a mini lobster show/lesson to my sons (which they loved!). The raw oysters were delicious, lobster & crab rolls were also fantastic! Beer selection was also great, we even were offered samples of the local beers. Great place all around! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Barnacle
This is an off the trail restaurant in the Northeast harbor. It is family owned and operated and might have been the best lobster roll we had all trip. The mozzarella sticks were insane and definitely worth a try. They are huge so come hungry! We appreciated the staff and great beer selection.
We stumbled upon The Docksider after visiting ANP. How lucky! First of all, it’s adorable!. We dined on the patio. The booths inside appear to be original but are just perfect. It was spic and span clean, with a cute little bar. Now for the best part, the food. This was the BEST lobster roll we’ve ever had. The lobster was fresh (it’s hand picked daily) and the yummy toasted roll was bursting with lobster meat. We are still raving about it! We also found their clam chowder to be the best one we’ve had in Maine. It was the perfect consistency, not think and goopy! And, we didn’t have to search for real clams in it. Yummy! The owners truly care about quality. They were also very gracious and attentive. So, if you are tired of the Bar Harbor crowds and clatter, drive out to Southeast Harbor and take in a little old fashioned harbor town delight. Don’t forget to top it off with a piece of wild blueberry pie for a real Maine lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for a late lunch after biking in Acadia. Great relaxed vibe (we sat outside) - Grateful Dead playing on the sound system. Had a beer, fresh raw oysters, and some lobster bisque. They were the BEST raw oysters I've ever had! Really great little place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious lobster rolls and clam chowder. We had other lobster rolls around Maine while visiting, and these were the best tasting for us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ice cream and a fantastic lobster roll tender delicious and buttery
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING FOOD, super cute indoor and outdoor seating with equally amazing service - 10000/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is amazing and actually made with love. They have the best cheesesteak on MDI, no doubt about it. The staff is incredible and they always go the extra mile.
The new owners have really transformed this place into something special. The bar area isn’t the largest however the drinks and beer options are phenomenal. I will absolutely be coming back next summer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this place, the proprietor, Steve, and the location just above the marina at Northeast Harbor.
The food was great! Try the lobster roll - order it hot - with a side of coleslaw and chips or fries. The bread was toasted inside and out, the lobster was very fresh and sweet, and amply provided. The coleslaw was delicious, made in house, and the chips are from Maine and super delicious. My wife had the steak and cheese sandwich with fries, which were piping hot and crispy, right from the fryer, so good. The sandwich was hot and gooey and delicious!
The current owners bought the restaurant 4 years ago, disregard older reviews, they are for the prior owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We had an absolutely amazing experience at Docksider Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond — friendly, attentive, and truly phenomenal in every way.
The food was out of this world! The mozzarella sticks are a must-try — seriously the best we’ve ever had — and the lobster roll was incredible, fresh, and full of flavor. Every bite was perfect, and the atmosphere made it even better.
We left full, happy, and already talking about when we’ll come back. Highly recommend Docksiders to anyone in the area — you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The “Docksider” was a great experience. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, the mozzarella sticks…OMG Amazing!!!! Ended up going with the “lobster roll”. The food was soo good! I highly recommend this place. I will 100% be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped at Docksider for lunch after a morning of hiking. Had a very good lobster roll, amazing blueberry pie, and they were playing great music while we were there. Very friendly service as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We easily found a table outside at this restaurant, which had a local, casual feel. The server was friendly and the vibe was chill. We also got the inside scoop on local tips and tricks to make our overall visit more fun. My kids enjoyed it so much that they wanted to go back for our last dinner in the area. We had a great experience that time too. The food is good and it was a little less expensive than other restaurants nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrific scallop roll…crispy fries…friendly service. Low-key, off the main drag—could park!! And my husband could get a blt —he’d had enough seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came in about 35 minutes before closing. We felt bad but they were understanding, as they just got hit with a lot of customers. The place was awesome, service was excellent and the food (fish and chips) was incredible. Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this place on a whim after our hike around Little Long Pond. We were tired and hungry, this place did not disappoint! Got there around 1:30 and it was not busy at all. Service was great and they even gave a mini lobster show/lesson to my sons (which they loved!). The raw oysters were delicious, lobster & crab rolls were also fantastic! Beer selection was also great, we even were offered samples of the local beers. Great place all around! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an off the trail restaurant in the Northeast harbor. It is family owned and operated and might have been the best lobster roll we had all trip. The mozzarella sticks were insane and definitely worth a try. They are huge so come hungry! We appreciated the staff and great beer selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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