Red's Eats

What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Reds? We saw it on Somebody Feed Phil and it was worth the trip on our way from Portland to Bar Harbor. We waited for an hour and a half and at one point there was a power outage. Luckily power was restored as we got close to the counter to order. There was so much lobster meat on our rolls that you couldn’t see the rolls. So fresh and tasty! What they say is true. They don’t measure or weigh the lobster meat, they just pile it on!

A mound of lobster totally covering the toasted roll with warm butter to drizzle - I almost couldn’t finish it. Very yummy so I managed 😃 Stood in line behind a guy who tried a nearby competitor last year and he was back here this year, standing in line like the rest of us. Supposedly they don’t measure the ounces of lobster so I can’t compare to others who do. $34 for the lobster roll. Stood in line for 2 hrs since line was down the side and across the back in front of another store.

The food was good and the lobster roll was loaded with meat, I will say the wait was very longggggg. I know we waited well over an hour and we were there 30 minutes before it opened. I’m not a fan of the cash only system, we’re in 2023 take cards it’s so much more convenient. I never carry cash on me. This is definitely a tourist attraction

If you're ready for THE BEST experience of your life go here. From waiting in line to receiving our food Red's created an atmosphere on the type of business they are. And have set a new standard of service! While waiting in line they brought out cups and water and offered an umbrella to shield from the glaring sun. They came out and refilled waters a couple of times because the wait can be a little while, but every moment is worth it. They are cash or check only but conveniently have an ATM next to their business to access cash for your order. Once we got to the front the service continued to be great they were friendly informative, and even getting our meal continued to be a surprise. They are thoughtful and thorough as they layer what you'll need as you enjoy your meal. They give you hot butter to go on the fresh caught lobster, and beneath the lobster roll wrap they include towelettes to clean your hands. I never would have imagined first class service from a lobster hut, but Reds amazes and inspires! Thank you for the experience.

Reds was great! Phenomenal food and kind and friendly staff. HOWEVER, we waited 3 hours for our food on a Sunday afternoon. It was super good, but I’ll never be waiting that long for food again. If you have a lot of time on your trip, go for it! People say it’s the best lobster roll. But we had limited time, and I regret the time we spent waiting in line. Cool to say we’ve been there tho!

I'm not a fan of seafood... but this was the best seafood I've ever tried! The lobster is a nice consistency. They serve the lobster rolls cold on a buttered bun and it was great with the hot butter sauce that comes with it. We also had the fries and they were cooked well. My husband tried the scallop roll too and he said they were the best scallops he's had in his entire life. Worth the 1.5 hour wait? I don't really think any food is work standing in line waiting that long... but the customer service made up for it. The lady that took our order was super friendly. Honestly, I think we'd drive 6 hours all the way back to Maine again just for Red's lobster rolls. 5 stars!

This is SO WORTH THE WAIT! Honestly the waiting is an experience in itself! While we waited, they allowed us to borrow umbrellas for the shade, brought ice water, fried shrimp samples and let us order appetizers! When we got to the window the lady was SO kind and sweet, our food came out within a few minutes, and she piled on extra lobster for us! The butter served with the lobster is piping hot and all their sauces were locally sourced and homemade. They really put love into each dishes and it shows! Best Lobster Rolls around! Thank you for such an amazing experience.

Was this the best lobster roll I’ve ever had? No. Was it delicious? Absolutely hands down. The roll was piled with an insane amount of lobster!!! At least a whole lobsters worth (full tail and all) plus more. It was huge and really reasonably priced for that amount! However, waiting 2 hours in line in heat of day??? Would absolutely not do it again. As good as it was, we had equally good elsewhere on our trip through Maine for way less painful of a wait. There was a woman walking around passing out umbrellas and water, which was really nice! Still unbearable heat for that long of a line, had we known it would take so long we wouldn’t have waited, but once you’re in you feel too bad to leave.

We got there at 5:00 which was closing time. They allowed us to get in line, we waited about 40 minutes but it was worth it. I'd highly recommend the lobster kabob, best thing I ate the whole time I was in Maine. Great staff, fantastic food. I'd highly recommend getting there early, trust me, it's worth it!