Helen's menu — United States
55 Downeast Hwy, Ellsworth, ME 04605Browse 148 items from Helen's's menu. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
Appetizers

Fried Whole Belly Clams
$mkt priceTender, whole-shell clams lightly breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Potato Skins
$12Crispy fried potato shells topped with bacon and a blend of melted cheeses.

Fresh mushrooms coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Wings
$12–$32Crispy chicken wings served with your choice of mild, medium, hot, sweet chili, or BBQ sauce.
- 6$12
- 12$20
- 18$32

A flour tortilla filled with melted cheese and folded, served as a warm appetizer.

Hand-cut sticks of fresh mozzarella cheese, breaded and deep-fried, served with a side of marinara sauce.

Bite-sized portions of broccoli and melted cheese that are breaded and fried until crispy.

Bite-sized pieces of chicken, breaded and deep-fried until crispy.

Thinly sliced dill pickles are breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy, typically served with a dipping sauce.

Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted Monterey-Jack cheese, BBQ-seasoned chicken, sliced jalapeños, and black olives.

Irish Nachos
$12Crispy, thinly sliced fried potatoes topped with melted cheese and bacon.

A creamy blend of spinach and artichokes served with a side of crispy tortilla chips.

Poutine
$8A classic Canadian dish consisting of crispy french fries topped with fresh cheese curds and savory brown gravy.

Tender strips of clam, lightly breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Bite-sized pieces of fresh cheese, breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Fresh Salads

Caesar Salad
$15Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with shaved parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons.
- Chicken$15
- Fried Shrimp$17
- Steak$17
- LobsterMKT

This salad features grilled chicken breast served over mixed greens with apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.

A refreshing salad of pickled beets, feta cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, and apples served over a bed of mixed greens.

Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet chili sauce served over chopped romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

This salad features blackened chicken breast, roasted corn, avocado, and tomato served over a bed of mixed greens.

This salad features crispy chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce, served over mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Cobb Salad
$22A fresh mix of greens topped with avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, cucumber, and a hard-boiled egg.
- Chicken$22
- Salmon$26
- LobsterMKT

Chef Salad
$16A classic salad featuring chopped romaine lettuce topped with deli turkey, ham, American and Swiss cheese, hard-boiled egg, tomato, and cucumber.

A six-ounce flat iron steak served over mixed greens with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and crumbled bleu cheese.

Fish Tacos
$10–$18These tacos feature your choice of fried, broiled, or blackened haddock on a flour tortilla, topped with pickled cabbage, mango salsa, and chipotle aioli, served with a side of fries.
- One Taco$10
- Two$18

Shrimp Tacos
$10–$18These flour tortillas are filled with grilled shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, honey, and sriracha, topped with slaw, pickled cabbage, and pico de gallo, and served with a side of fries.
- One Taco$10
- Two$18
Stews and Chowders

A rich beef broth filled with caramelized onions and topped with melted cheese and toasted bread.

Haddock Chowder
$8–$10A creamy, hearty soup made with chunks of haddock, potatoes, and vegetables.
- Cup$8
- Bowl$10

Seafood Chowder
$11–$14A creamy, hearty soup featuring a variety of fresh seafood and vegetables.
- Cup$11
- Bowl$14

Scallop Stew
$MKTA creamy, comforting soup featuring tender sea scallops simmered in a savory broth.

Crabmeat Stew
$MKTA hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender crabmeat simmered in a savory, seasoned broth.

Lobster Stew
$MKTA rich, creamy soup featuring tender pieces of lobster simmered in a flavorful broth.
On the Side

Crispy, lattice-cut sweet potato fries served as a side dish.
- Small$5
- Large$7


Homemade Onion Rings
$6–$8Thick slices of onion dipped in batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
- Small$6
- Large$8

A crisp salad of romaine lettuce tossed with creamy dressing, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.

A fresh mix of seasonal vegetables served as a light accompaniment to your meal.

Coleslaw
$4.50A chilled side dish consisting of shredded raw cabbage mixed with a creamy dressing.

Creamy, boiled potatoes that have been crushed and blended until smooth.

A smooth, sweetened purée made from cooked apples.

A mild, creamy fresh cheese with a soft, lumpy texture.

A fresh selection of seasonal vegetables prepared daily.

A whole potato baked until tender, available only after 4:00 p.m.

Slices of tender beets preserved in a tangy vinegar brine.
Build a Burger

6oz. Burger
$10A 6oz. beef patty served with a side of chips.
Other Burgers

A crispy, golden-fried chicken breast served on a bun.

A fresh haddock fillet served on a bun, available either deep-fried or broiled.

A deep-fried haddock fillet topped with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.

A plant-based burger patty served with lettuce and tomato.
Helen's Favorites

Thinly sliced steak served on a roll with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and green peppers.

Tender roast beef served on sliced bread and topped with savory gravy.

A traditional Maine-style frankfurter featuring a distinctively bright red natural casing, served grilled.

A triple-decker sandwich layered with your choice of turkey or ham, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on toasted bread.

1/2 Sandwich & Soup
$12–$15Choose a half-portion of a turkey BLT, ham BLT, or tuna melt, served with a side of soup.
- french onion soup$12
- haddock chowder$15

A flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and tomatoes.

A flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, chicken, and a blend of sautéed onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and tomatoes.
Sandwiches

A grilled sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread.

A sandwich made with melted cheese between slices of bread that are toasted until golden brown.

A grilled chicken breast topped with barbecue sauce and served on a toasted bun.

Thinly sliced, seasoned smoked beef served warm on rye bread.

Tuna Roll
$9–$12A chilled tuna salad mixture served inside a soft, toasted bread roll.
- Tuna Roll$9
- make it a melt$12

B.L.T.
$9A classic sandwich featuring crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and sliced tomatoes served on toasted bread.
Wrap It Up!

BLTAW
$14This wrap features bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and pesto mayonnaise.

A flour tortilla filled with crispy breaded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, fresh lettuce, tomato, and creamy ranch dressing.

Haddock Wrap
$15A crispy fried haddock fillet served in a wrap with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and American cheese.

A flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing.

This wrap features blackened chicken, avocado, roasted corn, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and a smoky chipotle sauce.

This wrap features crispy chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, Monterey Jack cheese, and ranch dressing, served with a side of sweet potato fries.
Seasonal Favorites

Traditional Maine Lobster Roll
$mkt priceThis dish features fresh Maine lobster served on a toasted brioche roll, available either chilled with mayonnaise or sautéed in warm butter, and comes with a side of chips.

Crab Roll
$mkt priceChilled crab meat tossed in mayonnaise, served on a toasted brioche roll with a side of chips.
Fresh Seafood

Surf & Turf
$35This dish features a grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of haddock, scallops, clams, or shrimp.

These fresh scallops are prepared to your preference: deep-fried, sautéed, or broiled.

Whole clams, including the soft belly, are deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Bite-sized pieces of shrimp that are breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Fresh Atlantic Salmon
$22–$23A fillet of fresh Atlantic salmon, prepared to highlight its natural flavor and texture.
- Broiled$22
- Onion Crusted$23

Fresh haddock fillet prepared your choice of deep-fried, blackened, or broiled.

Tender strips of clam meat, lightly breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

A fresh haddock fillet topped with a savory parmesan breadcrumb crust and baked until golden.

A tender haddock fillet filled with a savory seafood stuffing and baked, finished with a creamy, rich Newburg sauce.

Large shrimp coated in shredded coconut and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Select any two items from our fresh seafood selection to create your own custom plate.
- Whole Belly Clamsmkt
- Scallopsmkt
- Shrimp$16
- Haddock$14

This platter features a generous serving of haddock, scallops, shrimp, and clams prepared your choice of deep-fried, broiled, or sautéed.
Fresh Seafood > Lobster Entrees

Lobster Augratin
mkt priceFresh lobster meat baked in a creamy lobster sauce and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs.

Lazy Lobster
mkt priceFresh lobster meat lightly sautéed in butter.

Baked-Stuffed Lobster
mkt priceA whole lobster filled with a savory seafood stuffing, baked until hot and served with a rich lobster cream sauce.

A whole lobster boiled until tender and served as a complete dinner.
Lighter Sides

Fish & Chips
$18Fresh haddock fillet fried in a crispy batter, served with a side of fries and coleslaw.

Deep-Fried Whole Belly Clams
MKT PRICETender whole-shell clams lightly breaded and deep-fried until golden brown.

Scallops
MKT PRICEThese scallops are available prepared deep-fried, sautéed, or broiled.

Bite-sized shrimp lightly breaded and fried until golden brown.

Clam Strips
$17Tender strips of clam meat, breaded and deep-fried until golden.
Entrees

Ham Steak
$17A thick, pan-seared slice of cured ham served as a main course.

Mixed Grill
$30A combination platter featuring grilled shrimp, barbecue chicken breast, and flat iron steak.

Prime Rib 12oz.
MKT PRICEA 12-ounce portion of slow-roasted beef served as a thick, tender slice.

Two tender, center-cut beef tenderloin medallions totaling nine ounces, cooked to your preference.

Sirloin Tips
$25Tender pieces of sirloin steak sautéed with onions, mushrooms, and green peppers in a garlic butter sauce.

Tender slices of beef liver pan-seared and topped with sautéed onions.

A 12-ounce seasoned ground beef patty served without a bun, typically prepared in the style of a steak.

Pot Roast
$16Slow-cooked beef braised until tender, typically served with vegetables in a savory gravy.

A 6-ounce portion of tender, flavorful flat iron steak served as a main course.

A tenderized beef cutlet, breaded and fried until golden, typically served with a savory white gravy.

Crispy, deep-fried chicken served as a main course with your choice of sides.

Grilled Chicken Breast
$14.50A tender grilled chicken breast prepared plain, with barbecue sauce, or with a blackened spice rub.

Breaded and fried strips of chicken breast served as a main course.
Pasta

Alfredo
$18Linguine pasta served in a rich, creamy white sauce with your choice of protein or vegetable.
- Chicken$18
- Lobstermkt
- Scallopsmkt

Linguini pasta served with sautéed summer squash and zucchini in a homemade garlic cream sauce.

Tender, house-made meatballs served over a bed of spaghetti pasta with tomato sauce.
- Homemade Meatballs and Spaghetti$18
- marinara only$12

A breaded, fried chicken breast served over spaghetti with marinara sauce.
Kids Menu

A six-ounce portion of steak served with a side of french fries.

Bite-sized pieces of battered haddock served with a side of crispy fries.

Creamy macaroni pasta served in a classic cheddar cheese sauce.

Breaded chicken strips served with a side of crispy fried potatoes.

Two small beef burgers served with a side of crispy fries.

A classic pizza topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce on a crispy crust.

A classic grilled frankfurter served in a soft bun, accompanied by a side of crispy golden fries.

A toasted sandwich filled with melted cheese, served with a side of crispy fried potatoes.

A flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, served with a side of crispy french fries.

Pasta
$7A simple serving of pasta noodles tossed in your choice of butter or tomato sauce.
Beverages

We offer a variety of chilled carbonated soft drinks, lemonade, and raspberry iced tea.

A refreshing, chilled black tea brewed daily and served over ice.

A chilled, refreshing glass of fresh dairy milk.

A chilled, sweetened milk beverage flavored with cocoa.

A refreshing, chilled drink made from the pressed juice of fresh apples.

A classic American beverage made by combining chilled root beer with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

A refreshing blend of tart lemon juice and sweet blueberry flavor served over ice.

A selection of freshly brewed hot coffee and a variety of traditional teas.

Hand-spun milkshakes available in a variety of classic fruit, chocolate, and coffee-inspired flavors.
You'll Want to Save Room for Dessert! > Helen's Cream Pies

A classic chilled pie featuring layers of fresh banana slices and smooth vanilla custard in a flaky crust, topped with whipped cream.

A rich chocolate custard filling served in a flaky crust and topped with a layer of whipped cream.

A smooth, creamy custard filling served in a crunchy graham cracker crust.

A rich, creamy custard filling flavored with coconut, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes in a flaky crust.

A creamy chocolate and coconut filling served in a crunchy graham cracker crust.

A creamy pie inspired by a classic banana split, featuring layers of banana, fruit, and whipped cream in a crust.
You'll Want to Save Room for Dessert! > Seasonal Fresh Berry Pies

A chilled pie featuring fresh strawberries layered with a smooth, sweetened cream filling in a flaky crust.

A chilled pie featuring a smooth, creamy filling topped with fresh, tart raspberries in a flaky crust.

This seasonal pie features fresh blueberries nestled in a smooth, creamy filling, available only during the month of August.

A classic baked pie featuring a sweet and tart filling of fresh strawberries and rhubarb in a flaky pastry crust.
You'll Want to Save Room for Dessert! > Award Winning Favorites

A classic baked pastry filled with sweetened blueberries and served with a flaky, golden-brown crust.

A classic baked pastry filled with sweetened, spiced apples and served with a flaky, golden-brown crust.

A smooth, baked egg and milk custard set in a flaky pastry crust.

A classic tart lemon custard topped with a light, fluffy layer of toasted meringue in a crisp pastry crust.

A warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked into a flaky pie crust, often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You'll Want to Save Room for Dessert! > Beyond Pies

Light, airy pastry shells filled with sweetened whipped cream, available in rotating daily flavors.

We offer a rotating selection of freshly baked cakes that change daily.

A warm, individual-sized chocolate cake with a soft, molten center.

A rich, flourless chocolate cake that is naturally gluten-free and available based on daily selection.

Our selection of freshly baked cookies varies daily.

A light, flaky pastry shell filled with a smooth, sweetened cream.
About this menu
Menu items include Fried Whole Belly Clams, Potato Skins, Deep Fried Mushrooms.
Menu captured from http://helensellsworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Helens-Dinner-Menu-2026.pdf,
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