Author: phil

  • Crazy Dave’s Pit BBQ

    Crazy Dave’s Pit BBQ

    Crazy Dave’s Pit BBQ – Roadside Barbecue in Maine This is a real roadside barbeque in Maine. Dave is like the “Crazy Eddy” of barbeques! He’s got this huge smoker he parks in the parking lot of Super Shoes on Route 3 in Ellsworth, and I can tell you this, Boy gives the juicy brisket…

  • Chart Room

    Chart Room

      The Chart Room is located on Route 3, not far from Acadia National  Park. It is situated right on the water with an outside deck, giving diners a spectacular view of the harbor while they dine. Reservations are suggested, it’s known to get a little crowded. The owner suggested the Black Angus Prime Rib,…

  • Mainely Meat Barbeque

    Mainely Meat Barbeque

      Mainely – Meat Bar B Que Mainely Meat has a very tasty pulled pork sandwich and friendly service. They cook their meats in a big smoker out back. The cook, Eric, was kind enough to give us a show of the smoker and we got his picture for the blog. Make sure you ask…

  • Lobster Dock

    Lobster Dock

      The Lobster Dock is located in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It is a casual dining place with plenty of outdoor tables and it’s pet friendly. On the weekends they cook up a prime rib, weekdays you get lobster, seafood and sandwiches. Lobster dock was featured on Booby Flay’s show, “THROWDOWN”. Some of the rolls they…

  • Brown’s Wharf

    Brown’s Wharf is a beautiful, slightly upscale restaurant located in Boothbay Harbor. They also have an inn situated right next to the restaurant, with rooms that overlook the water. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with scale model ships, the likes of which we didn’t find anywhere else locally. Also, say hi to the terrific…

  • Boothbay Lobster Wharf

    Come and enjoy the lobster rolls at Boothbay Lobster Wharf, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. There is a beautiful outdoor deck which overlooks the water, if you’re in the mood for a lobster picnic. On a sunny day, who can beat it?! Boothbay Lobster Wharf 97Atlantic Ave. Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538

  • Pete’s Pretty Good Ice Cream

    Pete’s Pretty Good Ice Cream Pete’s is a wonderful little roadside snack bar to stop at while you’re driving along scenic Route 1a in Maine. Try an order of fried fiddleheads or tasty homemade ice cream when you visit. For those of you who aren’t familiar with “fiddleheads” they are a type of edible fern…

  • Stewman’s Lobster Pound

    Stewman’s Lobster Pound

      Stewman’s Downtown Lobster Pound Stewmans is located in bustling downtown Bar Harbor, overlooking the water. Besides being known for its fresh live lobster, it is a great place to take the family to relax and enjoy the harbor. You know this place has a sense of humor when you see the colorful woodcarving above…

  • Driving is the Best Way to See Maine

    When you come to Maine, drive! If you fly here, then rent a car. Don’t stay in one place. Drive up the coast and stop in to the roadside lobster pounds,  pick yourself out a nice live lobster and sit outside and enjoy it. That’s all. Nice and simple. Drive along Route 1 with your windows…

  • Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound

    Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound

    Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound® is located on Route 3 at 1237   Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, Maine This lobster pound is a well known tourist destination in the area. You will often see buses parked outside bringing people from different parts of the globe. Trenton Bridge has an outdoor dining area and a screen-enclosed…