Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern in Maine

"10/10 recommend Linda Beans! We ate here twice during our stay. The first night we sat outside hoping to sit by the fire pit, but was told they were out of propane… never offered to be moved inside since it was later and chilly (that’s my only complaint). First night we had the Lobster Bisque, clam chowder and old fashions! Everything was delicious. The next stop we had hors d’oeuvres with a group and had the wings (blueberry was my faveee) and mushrooms. For dinner we had the lobster roll and lobster stew both were perfection!!! Definitely a must if you are in Freeport"

"We stopped here for the lobster rolls. We were not disappointed by the meal. The lobster was delicious, so were the homemade chips and the sweet potato fries."

"Family of 4 visited Linda Bean's Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern this past Saturday - sat outside by the fire pit. My husband got a burger and said it was OK. My father and law got tenders that seemed to have been on the extra crispy side. My mother-in-law got the bowl of chowder and loved it. I got the lobster BLT - it was delicious; however, I would have assumed the lobster to be warm, but it was cold."

"My wife and I went to Linda Bean’s basically because it was walking distance from our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised about how great of a restaurant it was. We were seated quickly on a Friday night. I loved the chairs at our table. They were on wheels which work great at a restaurant. We started with very good scallops which were delicious. My wife had haddock and I had a chopped lobster dish. Both were fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant."

"Wow. This food is amazing. I could eat here all day. Definitely worth the price point, food was ready in a timely manner. You could tell everything was fresh. Our waiter was SUPER attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was good as well."

"Driving through town as we were heading up North to Bar Harbor for vacation and needed some refueling — snagged a shareable Lobster “Colossal” Roll that really satisfied the palate! Lots of lobster meat with well-crisped potato chips to balance all the flavors! They were short-staffed at the time for lunch, so had to walk up to the bar to request our bill and pay for it then — other than that, it was a great place to grab a bite before hitting the road!"

"I had the lobster roll at Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen, and it was exactly what I was hoping for — classic Maine lobster taste, simple, fresh, and delicious. No frills, no unnecessary extras — just quality lobster and Linda’s signature herb mayo that adds just the right touch. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It really feels like home here. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an authentic Maine seafood experience!"

"It was around 1130a-noon when we arrived. We were quoted 75-90 min, got seated within 30. Only downside to miss-quoting the wait time was that we were in LL Bean on the other side of all the construction, so we had to practically run back to make sure they didn’t skip seating us. Everything was excellent! Wife, kids and I went for lunch when up in Freeport. As a past resident of Maine, we have been going to eat here for years. It’s just as good as we remember. Lobster roll, fish and chips, chicken sandwich, and a kids cheeseburger. The kids fish and chips weren’t much smaller than the actual order of fish and chips…save some money and go with the kids portion. Will return anytime we are in Freeport!"