Reviews for Cook's Lobster & Ale House in Bailey Island, ME

So good! I ordered lobster rolls to eat there and clam chowder to go. I felt they were priced well, especially since the lobster... you are eating is fresh. They also had a good kids menu, which I posted up because I didn?t see any pictures of one yet. Wishingthis restaurant wasn?t 3,000 miles away from home, but so glad we got to experience it and the breathtaking views with it. Read more

Cook's is the real Down East deal. Everything exceeded expectations, including the lobster, the Haddock sandwich and especially... the blueberry pie. Fast and efficient service and reasonable prices; strongly recommend. Our only regret is we couldn't tasteeverything on the menu. Get there early and bring your Visa card. It's very popular, and as far as we know they still don'ttake American Express. Read more

So we have been here before in the off season, last year and it was actually really decent and way cheaper- bear in mind I dont... mind paying a lot for good food. The appetizers were better than our meals. The French onion soup was one of the best I have hadyet, the clam chowder was decent. The chicken wings were absolutely fantastic! The Brussel sprouts were ok- a tad bitundercooked but the sauce was great! The calamari was calamari, it had a weird balsamic sauce and way too much parmigian. Myfiance ordered a second beer and it never came.. The haddock sandwich was dry and thin compared to other places in the area, fortwenty dollars it wasn't worth it. Now onto the lobster mac 'n cheese- I get lobster mac n cheese everywhere if its on the menu(same with the French onion soup) and it was so dry the noodles were kinda hard. I told the waitress it was dry af and shebrought me out some more cheese sauce- which I split with the other person who also got the mac n cheese. I am thoroughlydisappointed I paid 40$ for it. I go to Boston every year and get lobster mac n cheese at this restaurant on the water and its30$ and BY FAR the best I've had yet. The atmosphere here is wonderful though, there was a band playing and the staff wasamazing! Read more

We enjoy this place. It has a marvelous view of the famous Cribworks bridge between Bailey and Orrs Islands. The staff was easy... to work with and responded to our requests as quickly as possible. Due to staffing shortages in this summer of 2022, there is afairly long wait to be seated and the number of empty tables which can?t be served is substantial. The food was quite good andwe enjoyed our meals and especially the view! Read more

We stop at Cook's every time we visit Maine. The food and service are both excellent. The lobster tastes so fresh! The drive out... to Cook's is amazing as well with gorgeous views of the ocean. We were so pleased during our most recent visit to learn thatmost of the menu is or can be prepared gluten free. Read more

It's been 40 years since we last ate at Cooks. We used to think it was the best seafood restaurant in Maine. How is it possible... that it's gotten even better? This place is too good to be true, the food was delicious and the service was the best! Sothankful for having a restaurant this awesome in our beautiful state Read more

Best seafood in Harpswell, Orr and Bailey Islands. Reasonable prices, picturesque setting on the water and a great beer... selection. How could you go wrong. Read more

This place is great!!! The Lobster literally come out of the ocean and into the boiling pot. Pleasant atmosphere, very friendly... staff, affordable pricing, great selections and a beautiful location! A must goto spot if your in the Harpswell area. Read more