When it comes to Maine food, most people think of seafood, seafood and more seafood. But, we here at Only in Maine, also happen to love grilled cheese. So, when we went looking for the best grilled cheese in Maine, we weren’t surprised to find that our favorite spot had created what can only be called the most Maine grilled cheese ever invented! Behold: The Lobster Grilled Cheese!

Beal's Lobster Pier is a working fish and lobster pier located in Southwest Harbor.
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In 1969, the fourth generation of Beal's family opened the beloved restaurant that is now found on the pier.
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They serve up one of the best lobster dinners in Downeast Maine, but that's not what we were after...
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We were after the best grilled cheese in Maine and, with Beal's famous Lobster Grilled Cheese, we found it!
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This delight is filled with fresh lobster meat and then layered with melted cheddar cheese & fresh tomatoes. Then it's grilled to perfection on thickly-sliced bread.

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And, if that's not enough, you can enjoy it while sitting outside watching actual working boats coming in and out of the marina.
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What more could you possibly want in a grilled cheese sandwich in Maine?
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We'll answer that for you: a water view! Enjoy that grilled cheese with this in front of you.
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And, then finish off the whole experience with the perfect Maine blueberry pie.
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And, for those of you who prefer the more traditional experience, don't worry!
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Beal's Lobster Pier serves up a pretty incredible lobster roll as well!

Beal’s Lobster Pier is located at 182 Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor, Maine and they can be reached at (207) 244-3202. They open for the season on May 14th, but you can order from them online via their website year round. If a trip to Southwest Harbor isn’t in the plans for this summer, you can always click here to take a look at the view from the pier on their live cam!

And, for a more traditional take on lobster-related lunches, check out our lobster roll road trip!

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