Sawyer's Lobster Pound - Southwest Harbor, Maine

Maine is known for it's gorgeous coast line and it's beautiful forests. It's an outdoor lover's paradise in every sense of the word. Maine is also known for the food, more specifically it's seafood - especially lobsters. I was fortunate enough to take a trip up to the Bar Harbor area of Maine this past June and found myself enjoying all the local food I was able to. There are plenty of Lobster pounds and seafood stands to choose from on Mount Desert Island but for me, one stood high above the rest.

Located on Seawall road in Southwest Harbor Maine, Sawyer's lobster pound is Maine dinning at it's best. It's prices are reasonable and the food is worth every penny and then some. Whether you're looking for a steamed lobster dinner with corn on the cob and Cole slaw, fried clams and onions rings, or even a cheese burger and fries - you'll find a great meal at this tiny lobster shack.

The Friendly staff at Sawyer's are ready to take your order upon arrival and you can be sure that everything is made fresh to order. The fried clams are out of this world and the lobster dinner was the best on the island. Now I don't know about you folks but nothing goes better with fresh seafood than some fried french fries and onion rings and the sides at Sawyer's didn't disappoint.

Looking for a great place to have a lobster roll? Sawyer's got you covered for that too. Nothing too crazy here folks, just fresh lobster meat tossed in a light dressing and piled onto a delicious buttery roll served with crispy lettuce and a pickle. It was the best lobster roll I've ever tasted. Sawyer's one flaw may be that you won't have an ocean view sitting out at one of their picnic tables. This would be somewhat of a disappointment if the gorgeous views of Seawall entrance wasn't a mile down the road (Pictured below). Order your food to go and head on down and sit on the rocky shores and watch the tide roll in to truly appreciate and experience the sights and tastes that Maine has to offer. If you're planning a trip to Mount Desert Island, make Sawyer's Lobster pound a mandatory stop for lunch and/or dinner!!