Canadian Comic's Lobster Roll Reaction Boosts Portland Restaurant Week

Darcy Michael's hilarious video showcases the joy of Maine's seafood scene.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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As Portland's restaurant week kicks off, a viral video of Canadian comedian Darcy Michael's ecstatic reaction to a lobster roll from Bite Into Maine has generated buzz around the city's seafood offerings. The clip, which has since been taken down, showed Michael's wide-eyed, expletive-laden delight after taking a bite of the gluten-free lobster roll, highlighting Maine's reputation for delicious seafood.

Why it matters

The video's popularity has drawn attention to Portland's restaurant week and the city's thriving seafood scene, which is a point of pride for locals. Bite Into Maine, the food truck that served Michael the lobster roll, is a popular destination for both tourists and residents seeking high-quality Maine seafood.

The details

Darcy Michael, a Canadian stand-up comedian, was in Portland for a show when they stopped by Bite Into Maine, a food truck located at 31 Diamond St. in the city. In a video posted on Facebook, Michael's enthusiastic, expletive-filled reaction to the first bite of a gluten-free lobster roll went viral, showcasing the quality of Maine's seafood and the joy it can bring.

  • Darcy Michael performed at Aura in Portland the night before the video was posted.
  • The video was originally posted on Facebook but has since been taken down.

The players

Darcy Michael

A Canadian stand-up comedian who is currently on tour with their show "Average at Best", which they perform alongside their husband, Jeremy Baer.

Bite Into Maine

A food truck located at 31 Diamond St. in Portland, Maine, known for serving high-quality Maine seafood, including their popular lobster rolls.

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What they’re saying

“Eyes widened, through their hippy sunnies, shoulders lifted, and the curse words spewed. The reaction said what words couldn't and that is that, Maine doesn't play when it comes to our seafood.”

— Lizzy Snyder, Author (wcyy.com)

What’s next

As Portland's restaurant week continues, Bite Into Maine is expected to see an influx of customers eager to try the lobster rolls that impressed Darcy Michael.

The takeaway

The viral video of Darcy Michael's enthusiastic reaction to a lobster roll from Bite Into Maine has highlighted the quality of Maine's seafood and the city's thriving food scene, drawing more attention to Portland's restaurant week and the local businesses that showcase the state's culinary offerings.