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Union River Lobster Pot Menu

4.6
(975+ Reviews)
$$Seafood, Restaurant
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(207) 667-5077

  • Chowders and Stews

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Traditional New England Clam Chowder. Voted best clam chowder 17 times!
      Cup
      7
      Bowl
      11

    • Fish Chowder

      Downeast style chowder made with haddock and cream.
      Cup
      7
      Bowl
      11

    • Lobster Stew

      A generous portion of fresh picked lobster meat simmered with butter, milk and cream. A local tradition.
      Cup
      14
      Bowl
      26

  • Appetizers

    • Lobster Poutine

      Our version of this famous dish from the north. French fries loaded with our lobster sauce, cheddar cheese curds and sweet Maine lobster meat. A must try at least once to say that you have tried it.
      25

    • Fried Cheese Curds with Lobster Sauce

      Don't laugh......this is what we snack on when no one is looking! Fried Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds served with our lobster sauce....delightful!
      11

    • Crab Cakes

      Made with lump crabmeat, two cakes pan fried golden brown served with house made Remoulade sauce.
      15

    • Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip

      Maine crabmeat accents this hearty dip made with artichokes and cheese, served hot with homemade tortilla chips.
      14

    • Skewered Shrimp & Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

      Large gulf shrimp alternated with bacon-wrapped scallops on a skewer, served with spicy mayo and mango salsa.
      15

    • Baked Stuffed Mushrooms

      A local favorite for over 25 years! Large mushrooms stuffed with herbs, garlic and cheese.
      11

    • Steamed Clams

      Locally harvested, steamed in our lobster cooker, served with drawn butter and broth.
      15

    • Steamed Maine Gold Mussels

      Locally harvested, rope grown Maine Gold Mussels with garlic butter, white wine, herbs and lemon.
      14

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      Large jumbo gulf shrimp served with our own cocktail sauce. Five shrimp.
      13

    • Oysters on the Half Shell

      Locally grown and hand harvested, served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemon. 1⁄2 dozen.
      21

  • Salads

    • Lobster Cobb Salad

      Crisp summer greens, sweet Maine lobster salad, diced tomato, pickled red onions, hard-cooked egg, smoky bacon, ripe avocado and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
      32

    • Cajun Grilled Salmon Salad

      Fresh Atlantic salmon seasoned with a cajun spice rub charbroiled and served on fresh mixed greens. Dressed with a cilantro sour cream dressing and garnished with fruit salsa. Light and flavorful.
      20

    • Seafood Caesar Salad

      Garden fresh romaine lettuce tossed with our own caesar dressing, topped with fresh crabmeat, lobster and shrimp.
      28

    • Grilled Steak Salad

      Grilled marinated tenderloin tips on fresh garden greens, crisp vegetables, roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, crumbled blue cheese, served with your choice of dressing.
      24

    • Caesar Salad

      Garden fresh romaine made to order with our own caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese.
      12

    • House Salad

      A mixture of locally grown greens, crisp and fresh. Served with your choice of dressing.
      6

  • Lobster Dinners

    Maine Lobster Dinner Our most popular dish is a hot boiled lobster, cooked outside in our saltwater cookers and served with hot drawn butter, french fries, and Cole Slaw. • Ask your server for pricing on Lobster Dinners larger than 3 lbs. Up to 5lbs available! • To substitute House Salad or Mashed Potato add $3 each

    • 1 1/8 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      27

    • 1 1⁄4 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      28

    • 1 1⁄2 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      32

    • 1 3/4 lb Lobster Dinner

      36

    • 2 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      40

    • 2 1⁄4 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      44

    • 2 1⁄2 lb Lobster Dinner

      48

    • 2 3/4 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      52

    • 3 lb avg. Lobster Dinner

      56

  • Make it a Shore Dinner!

    Downeast Shore Dinner Add 14.00 Choose your lobster from the lobster dinner menu. Then choose New England Clam Chowder or Fish Chowder. Your lobster will be surrounded by steamers and mussels served with hot drawn butter, french fries, Cole Slaw.

    • Lobster Pot Specials

      Speicalty Dishes Served in Our Lobster Pots

      • The Crab Pot

        One pound of Snow Crab Legs, corn on the cob, and boiled red potatoes all served in its own pot. Served with melted butter and lemon.
        35

      • The Lobster Pot

        1 ¼ lb Lobster with 1 lb of steamers, corn on the cob and red potato. Served with drawn butter and broth. Served in it's own pot.
        35

      • The Clam Pot

        Served in its own pot, two pounds of locally harvested soft shell clams, corn on the cob and boiled red potato, served with hot drawn butter and broth.
        32

      • The Mussel Pot

        Two pounds Maine Gold Mussels, corn on the cob, boiled red potatoes served in its own pot. Served with hot drawn butter.
        30

      • Sampler Pot

        One pound of locally harvested soft shell clams, and one pound of mussels, corn on the cob and boiled red potato, served with hot drawn butter and broth.
        32

    • Sandwiches

      • Lobster Roll Traditional

        Sweet Maine Lobster meat lightly tossed with mayo on brioche roll with french fries and a pickle.
        30

      • Lobster Roll Traditional, Double!

        Double the sweet Maine Lobster meat lightly tossed with mayo on brioche roll with french fries and a pickle.
        49

      • Hot Butter Dipped Lobster Roll

        Sweet Maine lobster meat poached in sweet cream butter served in a Brioche roll on lettuce, served with French fries and a pickle.
        30

      • Hot Butter Dipped Lobster Roll, Double!

        Double the sweet Maine lobster meat poached in sweet cream butter served in a Brioche roll on lettuce, served with French fries and a pickle.
        49

      • Fried Lobster Roll

        New ! Raw lobster meat breaded and fried, served in a toasted roll on a bed of lettuce with lemon butter mayo. Proceeds from this lobster roll will be used to support the Lobstermen's Community Alliance.
        30

      • Lobster Tacos

        NEW! Two flour tortillas filled with fried lobster, cilantro slaw, topped with pickled red onions and cilantro cream. Served with Fire Roasted Street Corn.
        30

      • Crab Roll

        Fresh picked local crab lightly tossed with mayo served in a brioche roll with French fries and a pickle.
        25

      • Fish Tacos

        Our version of this popular dish has two flour tortillas filled with cajun fried haddock, cilantro slaw, topped with pickled red onions and cilantro cream. Served with Fire Roasted Street Corn.
        21

      • Fried Fish Sandwich

        A large fillet deep-fried golden brown on a toasted roll with tarter sauce, served with french fries and a pickle.
        15

      • Three Beef Burger

        We use a blend of ground short rib, brisket, and sirloin in this 8 oz char grilled burger. Served with French fries and a pickle.
        18

    • Lobster Specialties

      All entrées include a choice of two sides: french fries, rice pilaf, garlic mashed potato, coleslaw, vegetable, or house salad.

      • Lobster Mac and Cheese

        Fresh picked sweet Maine lobster meat, Campanelle macaroni in a lobster infused cheese sauce. Garnished with parmesan crisps.
        35

      • Lobster Pie

        Fresh picked sweet Maine lobster meat baked in a delicate cream sauce and topped with a buttered Ritz cracker crumb crust.
        35

      • Lazy Lobster

        Fresh picked lobster meat warmed in butter, finished with sherry and lemon.
        34

    • House Favorites

      Unique preparations of our most popular fish. All entrées include a choice of two sides: french fries, rice pilaf, garlic mashed potato, coleslaw, vegetable, or house salad.

      • Baked Stuffed Haddock with Seafood Stuffing and Lobster Sauce

        Fresh haddock stuffed with a crab, shrimp and haddock stuffing. Finished with a creamy lobster sauce.
        26

      • Crab Cakes - Entrée

        Made with lump crabmeat, two cakes panfried golden brown with Remoulade sauce.
        24

      • Broiled Haddock

        A large fillet of fresh haddock, dusted with bread crumbs, broiled and finished with lemon.
        22

      • Halibut Provençal

        Fresh halibut fillet pan-seared and finished in the oven with a sauce of roasted fresh tomatoes, garlic, white wine and herbs.
        32

      • Cedar Planked Salmon

        Fresh Atlantic Salmon is roasted and served on a cedar plank and glazed with a Blueberry and bourbon glaze.
        28

      • Broiled Scallops

        Sea scallops dusted with bread crumbs, broiled and finished with lemon, white wine and parsley.
        28

      • Salmon Baked with an Herb Crumb Crust

        Fresh Atlantic Salmon, lightly coated with Raye's Spring Maple Mustard, sprinkled with fresh herbs and bread crumbs and baked. Served with our blueberry chutney.
        29

      • Grilled Halibut Cilantro Cream

        Fresh Halibut seasoned with our own spice rub, charbroiled and served with cilantro cream and mango salsa.
        32

      • Eggplant Tuscany

        Breaded eggplant, deep fried, baked in a sauce of roasted tomatoes, garlic, white wine, herbs and finished with shaved parmesan cheese.
        23

    • Fresh Fried Seafood

      • Seafood Platter

        Clams, scallops, shrimp and haddock lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Served with tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon.
        39

      • Fried Clams

        Full-bellied, locally dug, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with tartar sauce and lemon.
        28

      • Fried Haddock

        A large fillet of fresh haddock, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with tartar sauce and lemon.
        22

      • Fried Shrimp

        Succulent baby shrimp, lightly breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon.
        23

      • Fried Oysters

        Freshly shucked, lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon.
        28

      • Fried Scallops

        Lightly battered and deep-fried golden brown, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
        28

    • Hot Off the Grill

      For those who prefer the flavors of grilled steak, chicken or seafood.

      • NY Sirloin 12 oz. Prime

        Aged Prime New York Sirloin. The best cut on the market, well marbled, grilled to your specifications.
        32

      • Surf and Turf

        A 12 oz. aged prime NY sirloin steak, charbroiled to your specifications and served with the tail of a hot boiled lobster.
        40

      • Tenderloin Tips

        Tenderloin tips marinated in our house steak marinade, grilled.
        23

      • Tuscan Grilled Chicken Breast

        Boneless breast of chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled and topped with our home made tomato sauce and shaved parmesan cheese.
        22

    • Side Orders

      • Drawn Butter

        3

      • Cole Slaw

        3

      • Rice Pilaf

        4

      • Vegetable

        Changes daily!
        4

      • French Fries

        4

      • Garlic Mashed Potato

        5

      • Focaccia Bread

        Grilled, served with Garlic Butter Cheese Spread
        5

      • Fire Roasted Street Corn

        Fire roasted corn, roasted red pepper and onions, cajun spices and feta cheese make this a fabulous side dish.
        6

      • Marinated Mushrooms

        Button mushrooms marinated in olive oil, vinegar, garlic and herbs.
        5

    • Entrées

      • Crispy Chicken Bites

        This is my grandson Itsuki's favorite chicken. Lightly breaded and made from thigh meat, makes for really moist and delicious fried chicken. Served with french fries and your choice of dipping sauce.
        12

      • Lil' Shrimps Fried Shrimp Platter

        Succulent baby shrimp, lightly battered and deep-fried, served with french fries.
        15

      • Kid's Mac and Cheese

        Homemade and cheesy! Served with our house salad.
        10

      • Captain J.P. Langley's Fish and Chips Platter

        Fresh haddock pieces lightly battered and deep-fried, served with tarter sauce, and french fries.
        11

      • Hot Dog

        Grilled natural casing hot dog. Served with french fries and a pickle.
        8

      • South Street Burger

        A ¼ lb burger cooked on the grill, served with lettuce, tomato, and served with french fries and a pickle.
        10

    • Side Orders

      • Garlic Mashed Potato

        5

      • Vegetable

        4

      • French Fries

        4

      • House Salad

        A mixture of locally grown greens, crisp and fresh. Served with your choice of dressing.
        6

    • Drinks

      • Raspberry Iced Tea

        3.50

      • Blueberry Iced Tea

        3.50

      • Fountain Drinks

        3

      • Old Soaker Blueberry Soda~~~ Old Soaker Root Beer

        4.50

      • Juice

        4

    • Smooth. Maine Style.

      • Old Fashioned Down Eastah

        Muddled Downeast blueberries and rhubarb bitters give this bourbon Old Fashioned a true Maine flair!

      • Frenchman's Bay Cruise

        Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum combined with pineapple juice.

      • Blue Hill Martini

        After a day of picking berries on Blue Hill Mt., stop in for this libation of cool blueberry vodka, Maine blueberry juice and a hint of Grand Marnier.

      • Purple Lobster

        This 1990's cocktail was designed at the Bar Harbor Inn. It consists of Crown Royal, Chambord, cranberry juice and a splash of 7-UP. Chilled, strained and served straight up.

      • Lobster Pot Cooler

        Cranberry, lemonade and Absolute Citron finished with Prosecco.

      • Ocean Drive

        Ocean blue and rocky like the coast of MDI. This delicious mixture of Patron, Cointreau, Blue Curacao and pineapple is on the rocks.

      • Blueberry Sangria

        Made in-house with Maine made Blueberry and Cranberry wines, finished with prosecco.

      • Union River Dirty Martini

        This classic dirty martini is made with Maine's own Cold River Gin.

      • Blueberry Prosecco

        Blueberry vodka floated on Casa Cortelli Prosecco for a light and refreshing summer drink. Garnished with fresh blueberries.

      • Branch Lake Lemonade

        Limoncello, brandy and lemonade.

    • Pints of Maine craft beers on tap and assorted bottles

      • Dockside Blonde Ale - Private Labeled, Airline Brewing Amherst 5.9% ABV

        Our own recipe developed for eating lobster on the banks of the Union River. An American blonde ale with pilsner malts and German hops with hints of fresh lemon zest. Perfect for a summer day and seafood. Not sold anywhere else!

      • Allagash White - Allagash Brewing, Portland 5.2% ABV

        features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of this pale straw-colored, hazy beer.

      • Brightside IPA, Lone Pine Brewing, Portland 7.1% ABV

        Subtle malt character with smooth, clean bitterness and layers of complex citrus zest, tropical fruit, and pine.

      • Time and Temp Lager, Lone Pine Brewing Portland 4.8% ABV

        Classic American Lager. A light body and profound drinkability, high-quality German Pilsner malt, flaked corn, and Maine-grown cascade hops.

      • Bar Harbor Real Ale - Atlantic Brewing, Bar Harbor 5.2% ABV

        Smooth easy drinking with caramel tones and a balance of malt and hops.

      • Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale - Atlantic Brewing, Bar Harbor 5.2% ABV

        This beer uses Wild Maine Blueberries to give a subtle berry finish.

      • Lobster Pot Red Ale, Private Labeled Airline Brewing. Amherst ME 4.7% ABV

        A balanced beer of kilned malts and roasted barley. Featuring an approachable hop which rests on the palate, candy-like caramel malt sweetness.

      • Coastal Haze, Hazy IPA, Baxter Brewing, Lewiston 5.9% ABV

        Bright citrus aroma to honor the spirit of adventure and the ruggedness of our distinct state.

      • Flight of Local Draft Beer!

        You choose your taste of four Maine brews. Four oz. glasses.

      • Allen's Coffee Breakfast Stout (can only) 4.8% ABV

        You have to be from Maine to understand the heritage and tradition of Allen's Coffee Brandy. Wrapped up in a stout makes this as Maine as it gets!

      • Bottled Beer

        Sam Adams Boston Lager Miller Lite Corona. Coors Lite Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA

    • White Wine and Pairing Tips

      • Chardonnay, Macon-Fuisse, Gilles Noblet

        Savory notes of acacia flowers, apple blossoms, forsythia, and freshly baked bread greet the nose.

      • Chardonnay, Hahn, California

        Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus peel and vanilla. Vibrant flavors of pineapple, stone fruit, citrus and notes of honeysuckle and butter.

      • Chenin Blanc- Dry Creek, California

        The perfect wine for lobster! The slightly off-dry finish is clean and crisp. Pairs the best with lobster.

      • Sancere, Alain Girard, France

        Fruit character is a pleasant blend of orchard fruits. The fruit is not the driver of this wine. Beautiful wine with great deal of layer that is enjoyable to both beginner & wine enthusiasts alike. Superb with seafood.

      • Pinot Grigio, Riff, Italy

        Crisp apple flavors and hints of mineral linger on the palate. There is a nice acidity to this well balanced wine. Goes well with Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Haddock, Broiled Scallops.

      • Muscadet, Ragioterre, France

        Bone-dry, light-bodied, with a buttery finished white wine, Muscadet’s true calling is matched with seafood, particularly if you’re a fan of mussels, oysters, and steamed clams.

      • Chardonnay, Salmon Run, Finger Lakes

        Aromas of white peach and melon on the nose, vibrant acidity and a clean finish with good acidity and not overwhelming oak. Pair with Shrimp and Scallop Skewer, Salmon Planked, Tuscan Chicken.

      • Sauvignon Blanc- Glazebrook, New Zealand

        Vibrant and aromatic with bright citrus flavors that jump in the glass. Food matches: skewered shrimp with bacon-wrapped scallops, oysters, broiled haddock.

      • Fume Blanc, Dry Creek, California

        Classic “house” style of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of lemon, lime and grapefruit, floral nuances of nectarine, peach, jasmine and orange blossom. The wine is intense and bright with passionfruit, tangerine and cucumber. Best with clams and oysters.

    • Red Wine and Pairing Tips

      • Cabernet, Sand Point, California

        Dark fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, melded with touches of spice and vanilla from measured oak aging.

      • Malbec- Catena, Argentina

        Intense red garnet color pairs with aromas of violet, jasmine and ripe red fruits. The palate opens with notes of black currant layered with notes of toasty oak and cocoa. Malbec and our aged NY Strip steak, and tenderloin tips were made for each other.

      • Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California

        Aromas show generous bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets, dark cherry and a hint of leather. Wild strawberries and hints of toasted French oak to complete its finish.

      • Pinot Noir, Evolution, Oregon

        Fruit driven, loosely knit and full of ripe, juicy blackberry flavors, Delicious with seafood.

      • Merlot, Lava Cap, California

        Flavors of plum, blackberry jam and clove. A very smooth finish. Pairs very well with our Herb Crumb Crust Salmon with Blueberry Chutney.

    • Rose and Sparking Wine and Pairing Tips

      • Rose, Jean-Luc Colombo

        Strawberry, bing cherry and raspberry accented by subtle herbaceous notes and classic watermelon. The wine is full bodied with a long finish. Perfect for a summer day!

      • Prosecco, Flor, Italy

        Aromas of ripe pear, melon, a hint of almonds with flavors of golden delicious apples and peaches.

      • Prosecco Rosé Brut DOC, Italy

        Freshly sliced strawberry fruit and round notes of cherry fruit with raspberry coating the palate.

      • Champagne 1er Cru Brut , Andre Jacquart

        Green pear, apple and toasted bread on the nose, with distinct wet stone minerality. Regardless of whether a festive occasion, aperitif, high class, or with dinner, this champagne deserves to be enjoyed with delicate dishes such as a broiled haddock, boiled lobster, or halibut.

    • Assorted Whistle Wetters

      • Soft Drinks: Rotating Selection

        3

      • Coffee / Tea

        3

      • Iced Tea, Lemonade

        3

      • Raspberry or Blueberry Iced Tea

        3.50

      • Old Soaker Blueberry Soda or Old Soaker Root Beer

        4.50

      • Sparkling Water or Still Water Bottle

        4

      • Juice - Rotating Selection

        4

    • Desserts

      Ask about Cake Pots to take home

      • Blueberry Pie

      • Raspberry Pie

      • Cheesecake

        Varied selections throughout the year, just ask your server.

      • Key Lime Pie

      • Creme Brulee

      • Chocolate Cake

      • Summer Berry Crisp

        Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries and Cranberries baked with a crips topping.

      • Carrot Cake

      • Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae

      • Open Faced Blueberry Pie (in season)

        Our signature dessert!

      • Open Faced Strawberry Pie (in season)

        Back by popular demand!

      • Ask about Cake Pots to take home!

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