You can’t get better fresh, local seafood than in Maine. From fresh lobster to fried clams and shrimp right off the boat, you can enjoy all your favorites. Bangor sits right on the Penobscot River and close to the coast of Maine, making it the perfect spot for a seafood lunch. Check out the best places to grab seafood in the area.

Eagles Nest Restaurant

The Eagles Nest Restaurant in nearby Brewer has a nice view of the river and large portions of your favorite seafood dishes. Stop by for a traditional Maine lobster roll made with fresh lobster piled high on a buttered and toasted roll.

If you have a big appetite, get the seafood platter. It comes with a large helping of fried clams, jumbo fried scallops, fried shrimp, and huge chunks of haddock. You’ll get it with a side of coleslaw and fries. The Eagles Nest also has a delicious fish sandwich. It comes with tartar sauce, a huge plank of fish, and a toasted bun.

McLaughlin’s Lobsters, Seafood, and Takeout

Make sure to stop by McLaughlin’s for fresh Maine lobster and homemade chowder. All the food is takeout, but you can just take it to one of the picnic tables out front. Enjoy haddock, shrimp, scallops, and more, or buy some fresh seafood to take home. Check out the daily specials too.

Get your next seafood dinner at one of these Bangor area restaurants. Enjoy the taste of Maine whether it’s fried, broiled, or in a creamy chowder.