Reviews

Our first night in Southwest Harbor we were so tired and just wanted to grab a quick bite. I thought this restaurant looked good so I put in a quick online order. I got the clam chowder and cornbread and my husband got a burger. We took it over to Echo Lake and had a picnic. The hot clam chowder was delish on a cold evening and being from the south I was curious how their cornbread would be and let me say they nailed the cornbread too!

We loved this place. So unassuming, such a welcoming outdoor space. The blackened scallops were some of the best I’ve had and husband’s lobster roll was excellent too. If you want a break from lobster rolls, they had many seafood options, they weren’t all fried either, which seems to be an “thing” here (?) and they all looked great. Good Whoopie Pie too. They make TASTY fries! I rarely eat fries but I ate all of these. Highly recommend.

Enjoyed sharing our lobster roll flight - the spicy was the best!! I would just get that one next time!
Original was great, lemon - was ok, Garlic was good too.
I got the lobster bloody mary - $19 (only $5 more from reg. and you get two claws! - worth it!) I didn't care for the bloody mary mix - not as spicy as I like but everyone is different.
great view on the deck - but do not set anything on ledge - the water is directly below!!
we enjoyed watching the lobster boats come in and unload.
Staff friendly
NO CASH - which i thought was odd - but I always pay card and loved no upcharge

We stopped here on our trip to Bar Harbor/Acadia and it did not disappoint. Got the lobster, scallops, and a cup of clam chowder, plus cornbread and fries on the side. Everything tasted like it came straight off the boat that morning — lobster was sweet and tender, scallops were cooked perfectly, and the chowder was creamy without being too heavy or gloppy.

You order at the counter and eat at picnic tables right on the water, which is honestly the best part. No frills, just good food and a great view of the harbor. Staff were friendly and moved fast even with a line of people waiting.

Cornbread was a nice touch and the fries were crispy, no complaints there. And honestly the prices were really reasonable for how much food you get and how good it was.

If you're in the area and want real Maine seafood without the fancy restaurant markup, this is the spot. We'll definitely be back next time we're up this way.

The food was amazing! Highly recommend and will go back again!

Fantastic experience overall at Beal’s. Food was excellent quality, and the setting on the pier made for great memories. Prices were high, but comparable to other lobster establishments.

We ordered takeout from here as we heard from the owners of our AirBnB that it was the best lobster on the island. It was certainly pricey, but it did not disappointed. I'm no lobster expert, but this was the best lobster roll i've ever had.

Excellent food, nice atmosphere, nice people. Right on the pier location.

If you’re staying in Southwest Harbor, you can’t miss this place. It’s crowded in the evenings, but worth the wait. I had the lobster roll and the lobster tacos. I would get either again, but loved the tacos. The service is great and it’s a lovely spot to enjoy a meal outside.

You order at the counter where they assign you a table and bring the food out to you. The fish sandwich was as good as it gets.

Great choice, and worth the drive from wherever you’re staying on Mount Desert Island! It’s on an actual pier in the harbor - very authentic, and it feels it! We had reservations during dinner time and were seated right away. We were seated in an upstairs area, which our toddler loved because she could see the birds, boats, and ocean from the table. Made the pre meal period much easier to navigate!