Beal's Lobster Pier
Southwest Harbor
Restaurant in Southwest Harbor, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Beal's Lobster Pier is worth booking into the itinerary if the goal is classic Maine lobster-pound seafood in a working Southwest Harbor pier setting. At about $35 per person, it delivers strong value for live steamed lobster, lobster rolls, fried clams, and chowder, especially at lunch or early evening when the waterfront setting carries the meal.
About Beal's Lobster Pier
Beal's Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor is best understood as a casual classic Maine lobster pound and seafood shack. The draw is direct: live steamed lobster, lobster rolls, fried clams, clam chowder, casual dress, and a seafood-focused meal at about $35 per person.
Plan around the posted 2025 season hours: Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Those hours make it usable for a midday or evening seafood stop, but the reason to choose it is simple Maine seafood rather than a formal restaurant experience.
Choose it for lobster-pound simplicity, not chef-driven dining
The format is classic Maine lobster pound and seafood shack. Order with that expectation: live steamed lobster, lobster roll, fried clams, and clam chowder are the signature dishes to build around.
This is not a page to overcomplicate. The confirmed details point to casual seafood in Southwest Harbor, not a chef-driven tasting menu or formal fine-dining setup. It is the right fit when the group wants familiar Maine seafood and an easygoing dress code.
Midday or evening can work when the group wants easy and casual
Because Beal's Lobster Pier opens at 11:00 AM during the verified 2025 season hours, it can work as a midday stop as well as an evening meal. The choice comes down to itinerary: go earlier if your day is built around a simple seafood stop, or later if dinner in Southwest Harbor is more convenient.
An evening meal makes sense when the group wants relaxed seafood without dressing up. For a special occasion, choose it only if the occasion is casual by design and centered on lobster, clams, chowder, or a lobster roll rather than ceremony.
How to decide if it fits your Southwest Harbor plan
Go here when classic Maine seafood, casual dress, and a clear price expectation matter more than polish. At about $35 per person, Beal's Lobster Pier is a direct Southwest Harbor choice for live steamed lobster, lobster roll, fried clams, and clam chowder.
Planning details
- Location
- 182 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, United States
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- bealslobster.com
- Phone
- +1 207-244-3202
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, no-frills Maine lobster pound set on a working pier, with picnic tables and simple counter service creating a relaxed, bustling waterfront atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Soft drinks
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1932
Signature Dishes
- live steamed lobster
- lobster roll
- fried clams
- clam chowder
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- Getting there
- 182 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, United States
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beal's Lobster Pier handle dietary restrictions?
No specific dietary-restriction details are here. The confirmed menu identity is seafood-first, with signature dishes including live steamed lobster, lobster roll, fried clams, and clam chowder.
Is Beal's Lobster Pier worth the price?
Yes, if you want classic Maine lobster-pound dining at about $35 per person and value a casual seafood-shack format over formality. For straightforward seafood in Southwest Harbor, the confirmed price and menu focus are the main reasons to go.
Is a midday or evening meal better at Beal's Lobster Pier?
Both can work within the verified 2025 season hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM-8:00 PM. Choose based on your schedule and whether a midday or evening seafood stop fits better.
Can Beal's Lobster Pier accommodate groups?
The confirmed positioning is casual classic Maine lobster pound and seafood shack, so groups should check current arrangements directly before planning around a larger meal.
Is Beal's Lobster Pier good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is casual and centered on Maine seafood. At about $35 per person and with signature dishes like live steamed lobster, lobster roll, fried clams, and clam chowder, it suits laid-back celebrations in Southwest Harbor better than a formal dinner.