Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bar Harbor

"Every trip has one of those special stand-out meals. This was one of them. The food was spectacular. Fresh caught lobster and mussels served simply..."

Amy Penokie

Jane Ma Nolan

"We loved blueberry infused lemonade. My shrimp taco was flavorful, shrimp was juicy and delicious. My husband loved his haddock sandwich. As so..."

Xinyi Xu

"Extremely cute and allergy friendly restaurant! If you love margaritas, they have amazing ones including blueberry! My personal favorite thing here..."

Shelby Swanger

"Awesome happy hour and dog-friendly restaurant! We come here every time we visit Bar Harbor and LOVE their lobster dishes. The margaritas are famous..."

Sarah Crawford

"Probably one of the best places to eat in Bar Harbor. Food was so good we went for lunch and dinner to try out more items from the menu. Drinks were..."

Sudhesh Nayak

"We love this lovely cafe in Bar Habor. The bartender is very nice and friendly. Nice ambiance. Food is good, we really appreciate their hot blueberry..."

Lananh Vu

"Price- moderate/high ($20-30 per plate) Quality - 4/5 Atmosphere - 4/5 (modern) This place was nice and had outdoor seating. Friendly waitress and..."

Jesse Hoffman

"My parents and I just got into town after a long day of flying and driving and came here for dinner. The food was amazing but I especially loved the..."

Sadie Calhoun

West Street Cafe

82/100 (4254 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a very trendy and clean restaurant. Great location right in the dockfront area. The lobster special was super fresh and super tasty. The clam..."

Steve Howard

"This place is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The restaurant impresses with its cleanliness, spaciousness, and delightful decor. We were..."

Anirudh Pillai

"Cute spot in downtown Bar Harbor. The staff is awesome. The food was good- I devoured the Lobster Scampi after a 7 mile hike in Acadia, but it was..."

Michele Turner

"The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, our bar tender was kind & attentive, food was delicious, but fell a little short. The espresso martini has..."

Angela V.P. Mason

"Bright, clean, open, modern seaside atmosphere with savory dishes! The atmosphere alone is very refreshing and beautiful (check out their indoor..."

Maria Scott

"All the dishes we ordered was really good. Calamari is fresh. Crab cake is a little too crispy for me. My favorite was calamari. We didn’t tried..."

P N

"I selected this restaurant before our cruise arrived in Bar Harbor. We knew exactly what we wanted to eat and arrived just at opening time. ..."

David Henry

"Outstanding lobster Shore Dinner Special. Lobster was cooked perfectly with generous portions of muscles, cold slaw and French fries. Fried shrimps..."

Paul Okura

"One of downtown Bar Harbor's best views is at West Street Cafe. The upstairs dining area has excellent views of Frenchman Bay, while right below is..."

Sanjay Gupta

"Very clean and friendly. Great spot for lunch if you are looking for quick stop. When I went, there were lots of cruise folks having lunch...guessing..."

Eva McKissick

"They take reservations, have daily specials and and a happy hour. The restaurant is new and has wide walking spaces July 2023 The food is good with..."

Sandra Lauer

"Very modern and clean interior. The food was delicious, and our server was efficient but very busy and was rushing from table to table and didn't..."

Dennis s

"Great, bright, airy place to dine. Ordered two Black Angus burgers, both medium well. One came out medium well, the other medium rare. The clam..."

Monette Eames

"Great service and drinks! Lobster roll could have had a bit more lobster, but overall, it was a great experience. The chicken parm was very good and..."

Lora McClelland

"We came around 4:30 pm on a weekend and were seated for dinner without any wait. Everyone was very friendly and the food was also very good with lots..."

David Riggleman

"Salmon salad was so fresh and delicious. Dark green leafy salad. The dressing is made in-house, you can tell. My drink was really good and generous...."

Evette Guralnick

"Great place for lunch near the heart of downtown. Lobster meal and blueberry pie were excellent. Got the Shore Dinner. Split it with the wife...."

Darrel Tenney

"Great atmosphere! The food was so tasty! Recommend the Baked and stuffed Haddock! So Tasty! Very clean bathrooms. Service was spot..."

J-Kube

"First time having a lobster roll and this was delicious. The blueberry pie was the best ever--the crust was light, flakey, and buttery tasting, and..."

linda robinson

Geddy's

82/100 (6404 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"Well known restaurant in downtown Bar Harbor. Reservation was ready on time, and we enjoyed a great meal with the family during peak August vacation..."

Sinitron “Sinitron”

"Definitely a touristy spot in good location for cruise ship passengers. The food tasted good. The atmosphere was great. My wife's lobster stew and..."

adamltw

"This place is a different world inside! It has a specific aura that energizes you the moment you feel it. We were pleased by the drinks 🍹 Also..."

Shardul Telharkar

"We went all out tonight; got the blueberry ale, steamer clams, the big lobster bake, and lobster roll. Honestly, I probably didn't get the best..."

Eleni

"My favorite meal in bar harbor. I had the shrimp and scallop pasta. We also had the sweet chili calamari. Both were delicious and I would go here..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"For a party of 4 at 6pm on a Wednesday night we had to make reservations and the earliest they had was over 2 hours later at 8:15pm. This is..."

Leonard Crockett

"My boyfriend and I ate here back in October, was greeted by 2 hostesses (1 male and 1 female), giggling about my last name before the girl brought us..."

K S

"This place gets super busy. Make a reservation. The service is friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The vibe is fun. We ordered the calamari..."

Ron Rogers

"Was able to be seated early for our reservation. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. EXCELLENT mussels and haddock sandwich/fish and chips. The..."

Peach

"This place was phenomenal, and I will happily drive 2 hours from Augusta to eat here as often as I can. I have Celiacs disease, and it's tough to..."

Jennifer Spencer (Jen)

The Chart Room

81/100 (4252 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here after a long day in Acadia and it was perfect, my favorite meal of my trip. I ordered the rolls as an appetizer, which were amazing, and..."

K Swinton

"We really enjoyed our experience here! Our server Presley was super friendly and took great care of us. The food was fresh with good portions. We..."

Evelyn Alicea

"We arrived towards the end of a busy Saturday evening and got seated immediately. Nice selection of cocktails, beer and wine. While on the pricey..."

Loves Traveling

"This place is an excellent spot if you’re looking to escape the touristy downtown area of Bar Harbor. It is located right on the water so the views..."

KingChocolate 62

"If you're looking to get away from the bustle of bar harbor this is the perfect place. Right on the water! Easy and free parking we waited no time..."

The Stork Got Lost

"Loved our experience -- absolutely perfect! First of all, sit at the bar -- full service. And cross your fingers Mikey is your bartender/server!..."

anna elizabeth

"Food ..on point! Service was wonderful! Val was lovely and provided us with a memorable experience for our first trip to Maine. Stayed for Happy..."

Aunt Krust

"Delicious food! Would definitely come back! Loved the lobster carbonara!! Clams were really tasty! Oyster are local and, other than being badly..."

Aiden Stark

"This is a busy place in the evening. Our lunch was fantastic. Great customer service. Reasonable prices. Nice..."

David Benton

"The Chart Room was wonderful! The views were beautiful- right on the water. We stopped in for lunch, craving a lobster roll. Our expectations were..."

Madison Troy

"The chart room restaurant was amazing place to dine-in because we had an amazing waitress named Val and she recommended us all these meals. She was..."

Jishan Chowdhury

"First time in Maine and had a good time. Food here was good and the view was..."

Aj Perkins

"We stayed on MDI for the last week and at the end of the trip everyone rated the dinner they had at the Chart Room as the best meal they’d eaten..."

Elaine Beach

"This was an awesome place to go. Despite some recent negative reviews we made a reservation and went in. I can only assume that some of the..."

David Besaw

"Really delicious food and great service. One of the best restaurants in Bar..."

Bob Rodgers

"Been here 2x in the past 2 years from CT.. good service, good food, reasonable prices which is tough to find sometimes in the area. I had the fish..."

melissa sama

"This is our first visit here. The food so tasty and served warm. The serice is quick and they jas wide variety of menu items. We ordered from..."

Suresh Bezawada

Galyn's

81/100 (5425 ratings)

"Sublime oysters on a half shelf! One of the best oysters we’ve ever had in the US and we’ve eaten in Seattle and TX. They were so fresh with the..."

Winnie C

"We eloped in Bar Harbor and chose this as our wedding dinner spot. I contacted Galyn’s a couple weeks prior to make a reservation and they..."

Danielle Gowan

"Delicious! The food was superb. Perfect for a cold November day in beautiful Maine. Our waiter, Andrew, was the best. Galyn’s is a must stop for..."

Marie A

"Had dinner here on a rainy day. There was an hour wait time, but the balcony table is ready, which we took, since. we don't mind getting a little..."

Ed P

"Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Galyn’s. Our waiter. Andrew had a great personality, recommended certain dishes for us, and was..."

Timothy Hutt

"Amazing as always! We had lunch here a few weeks back, and the food, atmosphere and service were fantastic. Every trip to Bar Harbor should..."

Rob Henges

"This is the second meal we have enjoyed here. We visited Bar Harbor in 2018 and discovered this restaurant. It was so memorable, that when we..."

Sally Carle

"This is our favorite lunch spot in bar harbor, for years. We like to sit on the balcony and their seafood soups are the best. They also have several..."

Jeffrey Fine

"Came here for a quiet birthday dinner with my husband and it’s exactly what we got. Our server was very kind and paid attention to everything we..."

Mandi Tahiraj

"Food was amazing. Lobster roll with butter is a yes. Best oysters I’ve had in town. Service was spot on and the drink recommendations were spot..."

Nathan Kleinmeyer

Thirsty Whale Tavern

81/100 (4532 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went on a road trip to Maine and our last stop was Bar Harbor. After a full day at the Acadia Mountains, we came to the Thirsty Whale Tavern and were..."

Fouzia Rabbany

"The food was so good, my fiancé and I ended up dining here twice. The lobster rolls were stuffed with lobster, the cocktails were delightful, the..."

that jeep lady

"Lobster rolls were really good, clam chowder soup was very tasty and creamy. It was a busy day but I got seated at the bar right away. Great..."

Rachel C

"This was our favorite local spot when my friend and I were visiting Bar Harbor. The prices are fairly reasonable in comparison to a lot of the places..."

Midori Grabowski

"There was about a 1 hour wait on a Tuesday but it's expected in this popular vacation spot. The seafood Platter and clam chowder was very good and my..."

Leonard Crockett

"Visited the Thirsty Whale for lunch during peak summer tourist season in August. Great experience, got a 4-top table up front. A couple of us got..."

Sinitron “Sinitron”

"Awesome atmosphere. Great menu. Loved the fish and chips. Also the shrimp! Mott sticks were tasty! Service was great. Busy night. Sat..."

J-Kube

"The most bang for your buck in bar harbor. The blackened fish sandwich was delicious and the whale salad was surprisingly fresh for a tavern. My..."

Rebecca Ho

"Thirsty Whale is one of my favorite restaurants in Bar Harbor. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I ordered lobster bisque that was..."

Sarah Walsh

"Ended up here after trying to grab lunch at a few spots that ended up being closed for the season. They quickly accommodated us along with our one..."

Emily Elizabeth

"Thirsty Whale offered a cozy snug on a rainy night. Clam chowder was fantastic! The blackened fish and chips were good, but the fried whole belly..."

Mark Richards

"The food here is pretty good. It’s not the best lobster roll in town but it gets the job done. I tried the salmon sandwich which was more like a..."

Alexis Newman

"Great place. Small and very crowded. That is a good sign. Get there early! The bartender was working hard. Very friendly and attentive. Food was just..."

James Miller

"A vibrant local gastropub with lots of seafoods menu! The atmosphere and service were great! Enjoyed lobster rolls and smoked trout dip the..."

Yehwa J

"Great laid back, friendly, fun atmosphere in this lively local drinking and eating establishment. We were in town to hike Acadia National Park for 4..."

John-Marc Clark

"Pictures: smoked trout dip and clam chowder, traditional haddock sandwich. Clam chowder and trout dip were awesome. Haddock sandwich was very..."

Matthew Murtha

"Ven the hostess out front went above and beyond for us! What an asset she is to your establishment! Thank you so much for your kindness! The lobster..."

Dawn Hamilton

"Massive portion sizes here, and lovely food as well! Everyone enjoyed. Southwest Burger; Good amount of bacon, perfectly cooked patty, and just a..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

Stewman's Oceanfront Lobster Pound

81/100 (2872 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and service. Our server Bart was personable and very attentive. The clam chowder was very good. The seafood dip was nothing to write..."

Samantha Glanzmann

"Are outside on the upper deck. Lots of seafood too choose from and we decided on the app that included lobster Claws, crab claws,shrimp and oysters...."

Karen Lee

"We grabbed lunch recently after returning from a whale watching tour. I knew it would be more expensive due to it's location, but it was only a few..."

Nathanael Litter

"We got the seafood dip as an appetizer, and it came out of the kitchen so fast, probably the quickest I've ever gotten an appetizer. And the dip was..."

Desiree Rand

"Food, service, and atmosphere are all completely on point. Absolutely gorgeous location. Super friendly staff, and top-notch quality food. Food and..."

Cory Sheen

"The most amazing lobster/Crab Cake, and the lobster bisque was a little taste of heaven... fried scallops, haddock, clams, and shrimp is what to..."

Eric Navarre

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stewman's Lobster Pound, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience that left me wanting more! From..."

Levani S

"We had out first whole lobster here. I've always been intimidated to try it, but the servers are very nice and helpful. They walk you through..."

Daniel Perry

"The quintessential lobster shack experience. The chips were stale, wouldn’t recommend the fish dip. Our waiter was rude about sending them back and..."

Benjamin Hack

"The food was really pricey but very tasty. My friend got a lobster roll, which he said was absolutely delicious. I had a grilled chicken cabana..."

Alex

Burning Tree

Wheelchair Accessible

"8/12/2022 stopped here for lunch and what a great choice! The restaurant area was closed but you picked from the food choices in the glass display..."

M B

"Great seafood! Great service! Great atmosphere! We kind of just lucked up on this place but very glad we did… can’t wait for an encore..."

Jay Zee

"Absolument fantastique. I was hungry and had a wonderful fresh and health meal. The dining room was closed but I ate outside and what a wonderful..."

Patrick Legault

"Excellent variety of entre options. Many of them fish but with different twists. For example Vietnamese cod. Food was very tasty and service was..."

Jason Georgacakis

"Excellent, excellent! Must try. Great food and very nice desserts made with fresh wild blueberries. My wife found this place while we were looking..."

Andrew Dylag

"We discovered this place once we were coming from Acadia and wanted to try something outside of the town and enjoy non touristy areas. We tried crab..."

Polina Abramova

"I have been on three days trip to Maine and visited this place two times. In the times of covid, the restaurant modified its menu and approach, so..."

Alla St

"We accidentally found this place a week a go when we hiked a little late in Acadia and needed to find dinner and it was a perfect find! The staff was..."

Elizabeth Lee

"Walnut cake with cheese cake icing was amazing. They even made fresh coffee for me. Two thumbs up. Cheese and wine in..."

Alex Bradeis

"The scallop squid in miso broth was so good I drank every drop of the soup. Just enough spicy and acidic for me. The stuffed anari special was also..."

Jeayoon Lee

Reading Room Restaurant

80/100 (2108 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We celebrated our anniversary here and ordered dinner as part of a package for staying here. The ambiance (view, live music) was inviting! The food..."

Nick Nebelsky

"First time and we really enjoyed it. The table views were excellent and the food was just as good. The filets were cooked perfectly and well..."

Ben Dalianis

"This is a "DON'T MISS" restaurant. The STAFF was attentive and was not on top of you to eat quickly. They gave great suggestions for the meal when..."

Michele Clark

"We had a great dining experience at the reading room. We ordered the lazy lobster and the filet. My wife has seafood allergies and Chef T came to our..."

Sc White

"Very nice place with fantastic views. The staff was very friendly and the food was good. I had swordfish, which was delicious, and my girlfriend had..."

Joe Galindo

"Wow! What a view and excellent service. Chef Zach has made such a wonderful impact on the menu and the drinks were delicious too! This is a must..."

Sorah Shin

"The view was immaculate and the seared scallops just as good. The staff was timely and courteous, though a bit detached. Unfortunately 2 of our party..."

Patrick D

"We went there for our anniversary dinner and the food was excellent. I had duck confit and it was amazing. We shared the whipped blueberry cheesecake..."

Angela Lee Aki

"The quality of food was top-notch! We really enjoyed our dinner here. The piano was nice to listen to..."

Scarlet

"Very fancy here almost felt under dressed but it was ok. The food was great but we had reservations for 8:30pm which was late and felt like they were..."

Stephanie Lehrer

"My wife really enjoyed the seared sea scallops and all the sides with it! Atmosphere and service were top notch! I've never heard a Jimmy Buffett..."

Keith Guin

"A wonderful experience. Very nicely designed restaurant with panoramic views of the harbor. The hotel is historical and dates back to the 1800s! The..."

Austin

"We dined at this restaurant two times during our stay at the hotel. Fine dining at its best. Location: inside the Bar Harbor Inn, with beautiful..."

Lovin’RetiredLife123abc

"We had a very great time there and delicious dinner but remember that you should reserve a table..."

Mariia Yakiviuk

"The view in this place is unbelievable. Breakfast was really good. We had the lobster frittata and the French toast. Service was incredible...."

Marlin Andre Aranguren

"We ate here our first night in Bar Harbor. It was also our anniversary. Whether you just want a nice dinner or something special, the atmosphere is..."

Megan Toler

"Amazing food, wine, and dessert! We enjoyed the surf and turf and the swordfish as well as the whipped blueberry cheesecake for dessert. Only thing..."

Ben Feeney

"To start, there was some confusion over our reservation. We thought it was one night and Marius thought it was another. Marius ultimately made it..."

Jax Gurl

Looking Glass Restaurant

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Drinks

Breakfast

Fine Dining

"If you have time and patience, come here for the view and a delicious, relaxed meal experience. This place is a gem and is not overpriced. Serving..."

Camille Bianca

"During our stay at the Wonder View Inn, We decided to have breakfast at Looking Glass. The restaurant lives up to its name, providing stunning views..."

Anirudh Pillai

"The view is spectacular. The ambiance was great. Nice place to chill and enjoy a good meal. We had an eggs benedict and a bagel. They were both tasty..."

william warder

"We stayed at the Wonderview Inn and came to the looking glass for breakfast (unfortunately they do not serve dinner anymore, lots of missed revenue!)..."

noelle gosselin

"It's a great spot if you want to start your day with a view. This is a breakfast restaurant inside Wonder Inn Hotel in Bar Harbor. Outdoor seating..."

Elif Asar

"I personally had a good experience at this place. Beautiful view, good service and really delicious food . I had pancakes with fruit plate , it was..."

Alisa Vorobyeva

"Great views!! Variety on the menu, good food and..."

Vickie DiBarri

"Had breakfast 3 times during our stay at the bluenose inn. The food was great and we had pretty much all of the options the menu has to offer. The..."

jérémy fabian

"What a great find. A waiter we had for dinner the night before recommended the Looking Glass for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Friendly you..."

Valerie Cerato

"This place was wonderful! We got there and were seated right next to the window which was an amazing view. We watched as the tide went down and..."

Joce Dewey

"We found this place accidentally by following a sign to ocean views and a Hampton Inn hotel on Cleftstone Rd . Much to our surprise the ocean views..."

maureen benjamin

"Beautiful restaurant, great service, and amazing views! This restaurant responded well to covid. The seating is generously spaced out and the food..."

Camden McKenzie

"Amazing food, with an amazing view. What else you can ask for early in the morning! The best place in town for breakfast..."

Kristiyana Marcheva

"Beautiful view and excellent Gluen Free options. The Eggs Benedict was very..."

Michael Brintnall

"Beautiful view, great food. It is a shame not open for more meals. Top of Morning breakfast, highly..."

Denise Broich

"Everything about this place was amazing. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. We went here for a birthday dinner and everyone licked their..."

Kimberly M

Testa's Bar & Grill

79/100 (2762 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came for breakfast and it was pretty good! Service was quick and meals were feeling. My friend ordered the lobster Benedict and she did mention the..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"Outstanding food. My shrimp tacos were a work of art and absolutely delicious! My family and friends enjoyed the lobster rolls, and even the..."

Ryan Heller

"The food was really good. We ordered a plate of pastries for the table-cinnamon donut...not a cinnamon roll, a blue berry donut and blueberry muffin...."

Emily D

"I can not say this enough - DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese (don't forget to add bacon!) and the shrimp tacos. The..."

Cassandra Claxton

"Everything, from food to service to general ambience, is great. Best dinner experience so far on our Bar Harbor trip. My husband had ribeye while I..."

Eleni

"They took a walk in party of 7 on a Friday night with no issues. Patrick, our server, was super busy but showed just the right amount of..."

Catherine Mullen

"This was our first stop in Bar Harbor, and it was a wonderful experience. Very nice atmosphere for a date night, and the staff were very..."

Tom S

"I really enjoyed this place. My party is 4 didn't have reservations and were walking around trying to find a place for dinner. Luckily Testas had..."

Sameer Afsar

"Enjoyed an excellent meal at Testas! I started with a grilled shrimp, spinach and kale caeser salad..my entrée was the blackened haddock tacos..both..."

JON ZERRLAUT

"Coconut Shrimp and blueberry sweet chili sauce, lobster tacos and hot lobster roll. Very good. Zhenia was awesome. The blueberry sauce should be..."

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"Went here for lunch and it was super good!! They are family friendly and pet friendly. Cassidy was our server and she was fantastic, really..."

Joanna Baryza

"My husband Joe, our doggie Maisie and I traveled north with our teardrop camper. We went to Acadia National park and drove to the top of Cadillac..."

Linda Seltzer

"Excellent service and nice view by the window. Taste of Maine comes with a whole lobster, clams and mussels. Coconut shrimp was the best thing with..."

Mae

"I think I waddled out of the restaurant I ate so well! I started with their homemade tomato basil soup (very good), moved onto their shrimp tacos..."

Demelza Ramirez

"Great place, great food, great service. We went twice for dinner because it was so good. They made the best chicken alfredo I ever had with homemade..."

Geraldine Vega Pizarro

"One of the cheapest lobster dinners in town, and a great choice. I got the lobster dinner and loved it. The tail is already cracked when served, but..."

Nathaniel Demuth

"The bar has been set for medium rare rib eyes. Absolutely amazing. Cooked to perfection. Melted in my mouth along with the potato’s. The..."

roninportfolio

"Simple but fantastic lunch, the blackened haddock sandwich was a perfect portion and delicious. Even fries and chips were good with it. Staff was..."

Robert Luthcke

"Very good food, not much room for improvement. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and it was very fresh. The fish tacos were very good and fairly priced. A..."

Carson Shoe

Finback Alehouse

78/100 (1485 ratings)

"We stopped in for a beer and a snack on a day trip to Bar Harbor. They have a large selection of beer on tap. The atmosphere was super fun and we..."

Amanda M

"Great little spot. I grabbed a pint of Allagash white and quite enjoyed it. The fish and chips were awesome. It was a lot of food and I didn't quite..."

Daniel Hefford

"Had some killer fish n chips and a nice beer. Too many places put "fish n chips" on the menu and then serve you some little nuggets of fish. Knowing..."

Hartley Abdekalimi

"I can't say enough good things about Finback Alehouse. From the service to the food everything was wonderful. I had a very good chat with the..."

K. de la Vega

"Service was average at best, but food was amazing as was the atmosphere. We waited at the door for about 5 minutes before we were acknowledged and..."

Anthony Pinto

"The Buffalo chicken dip is to die for 😍 Walked in not sure what to eat one day, and the friendly bartender kept me entertained, while the amazing..."

Donna Jean

"Had a Cubano with waffle fries. The bread was toasted perfectly, had a nice crunch. Some of the best waffle fries I’ve had. Also had nachos with..."

Dylan Schlichting

"Fish was great! Smash burger was awesome. Did NOT like the fries, very crunchy and oily. Atmosphere great and no wait to be seated. Service was..."

ANJONETTE COLVIN

"This is my 3rd time here in the past year. And will now be my go to when I visit Bar Harbor. Finback Alehouse serves craft beer, local fare and has..."

Justin Nelson

"Ordered some rosemary fries, mussels, and a pretzel along with a few cocktails. Everything had high quality ingredients and was delicious. Great..."

Whit H

"Fantastic, upbeat place. Food is phenomenal, Buffalo chicken dip was wonderful, my family and I had 4 entrees and each one was exquisitely prepared,..."

Lehxnc 13

"We were looking for a place for a snack. Atmosphere and food were great. Service was..."

Jen Montgomery

"We were in town for a week and returned here several times. The vibe was what brought us back. Chris the bartender was awesome and even though he..."

Terri Padgett

"What a find! First, great service which is hard to find these days. Fish taco appetizer was amazing. We had the brisket cheesesteak sandwich and the..."

Robert Scalise

"While the rest of Bar Harbor closes at 9, this place is open late. Food service stops at 9, but people keep on coming in because there bartender is..."

Deb Clif

"We loved Finback! It’s an old bar with lots of 80s-style wood on the walls and we really felt cozy there. The staff were friendly, the service was..."

Daniel Kassl

"Great blueberry beer and awesome smoked salmon appetizer! We really enjoyed..."

Lora McClelland

"Maaaaaan! If you come here you HAVE to try the cowboy smash burger! It was DELICIOUS. The blueberry BBQ sauce might not sound appetizing to some but..."

chrissian p

Bar Harbor Lobster Company

78/100 (1452 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Bar Harbor Lobster Company is a gem! The food is so fresh, cooked so well. Had raw oysters, the clam bucket, spicy calamari, the lobster, of..."

Carolynn S Muñoz

"Loved it. The food was amazing. The service was great. Watched a staff member bring a bowl of water out for a dog without the owner asking. It is..."

Bryan Carle

"When we go out for seafood this Is where we go! When friends visit we go to Bar Harbor lobster pound. I have not been disappointed Yet. Great..."

Leo Higgins

"Great friendly staff. Delicious food. Gets busy but they have tons of seating inside too. Don't wait until you're starving. Chowder was delish, kids..."

Julia Flemma Humphries

"We stopped for lunch today and it was amazing! ! Our waitress was also amazing. ..definitely be back next visit!..."

Cheryl Bowman Boothby

"Great non pressure service. Started with steamers. Continued to lobster roll. Finished with beer injecked, Chocolate cake...."

Sonny Begin

"Great service, tasty Sebago Brewing beer and a great Cuban Sandwich. Great..."

Matty Haskell

"We just had the BEST lobster rolls we have ever had in 30 years. The roll had so much lobster meat. And very little mayonnaise or fillers. Fabulous!..."

Bonnie Webb

"New residents from Southwest Harbor, the lobster roll was amazing. Can't wait to come..."

Jessica Anne Williams

"Amazing lobster bake, reasonable prices, great..."

Jennifer Warman Sander

"“Great” Food (hot/Fresh) and Service. Very..."

Bryan Gaines

"Great service and amazing food!!! Definitely coming back for..."

Mario George Kacomanolis Lei

"Incredibly delicious lobster rolls and fishermen platter! We really enjoyed all the food and pleasantly surprised they used fresh ocean scallops. The..."

Camille Bianca

"Warm and delicious lobster rolls. 20-30% less expensive than other places nearby. Great drink section. I recommend this place for some drinks and..."

Michael Uhler

"I wanted to try a lobster roll before leaving Maine so we stopped here. Their lobster rolls were a decent price (comparatively). We also ordered the..."

Princess Lea

"This is a great place to stop and eat. It isn't far from the downtown area. It is a short walk. There are picnic tables outside with huge umbrellas,..."

Donna Smith

"Surprised to see less than 5 star reviews. Awesome place for a quick snack or a decent meal. We went for the lunch. We had lobster roll which was one..."

vijay sai veerapaneni

"Best lobster! Lobsters are kept up front. If you order a lobster, you watch it being harvested from the large front counter tank. The chowder was..."

Nianadevenir Haiowine

"We loved this place. The food was great and service was amazing. The lobster rangoon was delicious. After trying lobster rolls at 4-5 restaurants ..."

Bobby

"Went here with a party of 6 today around 2:30 we were seated immediately. Service was speedy, we were in and out in less than an hour. I don't think..."

Jessica Riggins

"Great place that was open. (Check other restaurants for hours/days or operation). Server was great(friendly) and food was quick. All of it was great,..."

Benjamin Crow

"My husband and I went here in May and really enjoyed it. We had a nice window seat, which allowed us to do some people watching while we had lunch...."

Sam Naring

"We were able to bring our small dog on the patio so that was a plus. Nolan our waiter was cool and helpful with recommendations.. Clam chowder was..."

Dana D'Amico

"Despite reading many mixed reviews, our group of 4 adults & 1 puppy decided to check this place out and add another lobster joint to our road trip..."

Brian Bordieri

"We had the lobster roll along with clam chowder, fried pickles, and the lobster Rangoon. All of it was honestly pretty good. The lobster roll bun is..."

Joe Kujawa

"Lobster was the best I ever had! Buttery & Sweet! I had the lobster and mussels platter. The atmosphere was part of the Bar Harbor charm! The..."

Andrea Leimer

"Ordered a Lobster Roll and blueberry pie a la mode. The patio was nice however, our server seemed very bothered to serve us and the other tables on..."

Tiffany Rosario

"Absolutely make this a stop!!!! Come early as they aren't busy like rush hour unless you like to wait and the food is incredible. Amelia was our..."

Deborah Stewart

"Great looking bar/restaurant on the main thoroughfare. Very good lobster roll. The full belly fried clams were awesome. And the crab rangoon were..."

Casey Evans

Mckay's Public House

78/100 (3334 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"McKay's Public House definitely exceeded are expectations. The reviews were great - so we were expecting a wonderful meal. But the restaurant -..."

William Trattler

"I’m not sure why this place gets dinged in reviews, we thought it was quite good. Wonderful outdoor dining space. The service is very good. We..."

Ron Rogers

"We accidentally stumbled on to McKay's when my wife and I were in from Nebraska, and this was one of our gems of the trip. Delicious seafood, we had..."

Brayden McLaughlin

"Absolutely the best evening meal we have had in Bar Harbor. Service was professional and courteous. Setting was comfortable. Food was exceptional...."

Jimmy Casey

"The outdoor seating area is charming, and we had a wonderful meal at McKay's. All the food and desserts were excellent. Service was a little slow..."

Bob Rodgers

"What a fantastic spot. The food was great. Really appreciated the portion sizes and flavors. Lots of different profiles. The pork belly was cooked..."

Liam Kamp

"Came here for first Arcadia Maine trip and was super nice. More of a friendly Neighborhood restaurant with outdoor garden seating. The staff was very..."

Paulina Guerero

"This might be my favorite meal I have ever eaten. The Jamaican jerk chicken with curried veggies and rice was insane delish and gluten free. Perfect..."

Erin Kellogg

"We came here for our engagement dinner and it was fantastic. The food was all absolutely delicious- my truffle seafood risotto was exquisite. The..."

Roxana Bustamante

"Great atmosphere and wine list Filet mignon was tasty but under cooked ordered med rare got ultra rare. No char but very tender Waitress although..."

Steffen Ghelfi

"Great place for a full or light dinner, the Gazpacho was delicious! Only weird thing was we got one dessert to go and the kitchen staff put ice..."

James Polles

"Casual historic local. Definitely worth a stop. Skip the risotto which is more like congee. Thumbs up to the green salad and..."

Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD

"Nice open-air setting plus an indoor dining area. We went two times. The Haddock fish and chips I had the first time were the best ever. Only lightly..."

Frank Gutierrez

"This place is possibly the best little hidden gem in Bar Harbor. Outside of town and standard fare, a real treat awaits you. We've dined here twice..."

Paul Steklenski

"The seafood risotto was one of my favorite seafood meals ever. It was ultra rich with excellent flavor and texture. The lobster, scallops, shrimp..."

G. Jlee

"Staff were very friendly, and the decor on the patio was lovely. Dishes were all delicious, but I do wish things had been brought a bit slower. We..."

Jérémie Lapikas

"We are in Bar Harbor during the off season and this was one of the few places that remained open. I'm truly happy that it was, because my meal was..."

Stefania R

"Ordered poutine, truffled seafood risotto, beef short ribs. The seafood risotto was one of the best risotto I've ever had. Beef short ribs were full..."

Shao Yang

"Appetizers took off here! The pretzel was delicious, and the BRIE!! They gave so much brie and it was full of flavor with the apples and bread. Main..."

John Lang

Cherrystones

74/100 (1451 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent restaurant on Main Street in Bar Harbor. I had a blueberry martini which wasn't too dry or sweet. I loved it. We had the half chicken which..."

Casey Evans

"We really enjoyed CherrySTONES. We ate out on the deck, and it was an enjoyable experience. The food definitely was A++++. My husband had his..."

Felicia Barton

"We visited on July 4th and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and professional. Food was excellent. Bar Harbor was utter chaos, but we..."

Roger Leek

"The lobster roll was delicious. Oysters were large, but this variety was just OK. Fish and chips were..."

David Felshaw

"Went in on a rainy night with very few customers. Server was friendly and attentive. The NE clam chowder was excellent and perfectly seasoned. The NY..."

James Provost

"Great location in town. Live Music could be heard across the street as a bonus. The patio area is the way to go. I had a lobster roll for $34 that..."

Andrew Hayman

"Service at the bar was great, food was excellent! The patio is a great place to people watch and is very comfortable. This was a big lunch, and..."

Michelle K

"Great outdoor bar and cool bartender. Excellent view of the park. Get the raw clams, dog friendly as..."

Christian Felser

"Oysters were Taunton Bay and perfect. The half shell class also..."

Michael Stiglitz

"My husband and I LOVED our visit to CherrySTONES while on our honeymoon. We highly recommend their mussels. I highly recommend going and checking..."

Juliana Beatie

"Oh my goodness! Was visiting Maine and stopped in here for a bite to eat. Fabulous. We ordered WAY too much but have to make mention of the Lobster..."

Tresa Nelson

"Maritime feel. Good service, very good food. Priced inline with the very touristy area of town it is located..."

Gaby Ann Love

"We worked with Meghan to plan a welcome party in the upstairs area for a welcome party of our wedding weekend. We cannot thank Meghan and the..."

Elana Ziegenbein

Fish House Grill

72/100 (1496 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Decent place for seafood. Part of my lobster roll tour of Mt desert island. Clam chowder here was best I've had yet on the island, rich and clammy...."

Eater Of Tampa Bay

"If you want a classic Lobster dinner with good local beer - nothing fancy - this is the place to go! If you sit outside you can also have a nice view..."

Sarah C

"Everything About this was just fantastic for all 4 of us. The Atmosphere was Clean ,Our Server was so Efficient and Nice. The food was delicious. We..."

Leah Richardson

"We had a great time here. The seating is great as you are on the pier, even if it's windy a bit. The host was great even when we told her they..."

Pgogo

"I really enjoyed this meal! I had the New England Lobster bake with Lobster, Clams, mussels, corn and potatoes. Everything was fresh and tasty! We..."

Keith Rushing

"Had the Flounder with a side of grilled shrimp 🦐 and lobster 🦞 tail. It was amazing. The garlic butter was actually..."

Maurice McFarlane

"For reference: I am traveling via a cruiseline and arrived to the restaurant on foot; opinions based off my normal experiences in SC and I cannot..."

Hannah Shannon

"Right on the water, staff were friendly but seemed to be not happy to be there. Food was good, we thought the lobster was a bit anemic. It was a..."

Glen Peacock

"Staff was nice food was good. My husband had the lobster roll and fries. He liked it. I had the fish tacos. I ate one it was good but couldn’t eat..."

Angela Radloff

"The staff was friendly but seemed like they were short staffed. The view of the bay was very pleasant. The food was mostly very good. I did not like..."

Abigail Santee

"It was my first time to visit at Bar Harbor and your restaurant was the highlight of my day trip. I had a sad experience at the restaurant across..."

Mary Gwen Perfecto

"Had a great experience here, great food, great atmosphere, right on the water and umbrellas to both sit in the shade or soak in the sun while you..."

Sara Ansari

"When you can’t have shellfish there are other options. this steak sandwich was delicious. Tagged along with fries that were fresh and crispy 🤤...."

Annie A

"Great place especially on the 4th if July! The staff is always ready to help you and assist with everything including special reservations for..."

Matt Smith

"Excellent lobster bisque!!! The service at the bar was quick and everyone was..."

Nicole O

"We enjoyed the the openness of the back area!! The food was good. We had fish tacos and they were pretty good. The seasoning was mild. Not real sure..."

D Bell

"We enjoyed the meal very much. The FHG has a great menu, and we enjoyed the chowder, the fish tacos and the Maine mussels. The portions were..."

Fraser Hunter

"Amazing host, very good service and tasty food. View is very good also. I don’t know why here are some bad reviews but I really like this place and..."

Katrina D’york

The Log Cabin Restaurant

"The food was so delicious. I had crab cakes and my grandma had the fish fry. Food took a bit but we were in at the end of dinner rush during a street..."

Jessi While

"Stopped by on our honeymoon and instantly noticed the music and falling in love with this place was instant! The atmosphere was just what we we..."

Angie Rose

"The stuffed lobster is fabulous! The service is great..."

Bill Harbison

"Great place to go for fresh Maine seafood, and the Prime Rib is excellent as well. Wonderful..."

Morgan Hansen

"Food has been amazing every time. Staff is friendly. My coffee was always full. My new favorite..."

Shane King

"They make the biggest pancakes in the area. Need only one. Thanks...."

Lydia Boalt

"Amazing seafood, great service, reasonable prices, friendly people....I love this..."

Joni Pendleton

"If you're debating between Log Canin and Mainely meat BBQ, go here. The cornbread is the real deal, the BBQ items fall off the bone and have actual..."

Papercamera

"AMAZING!!! Loved it,good food,good service, good prices!! The Beef stew was very..."

Rachael

"Great Daquiris!. Visited Bar Harbor in July of 09. I remember having a blueberry frozen drink that was absolutely to die for!..."

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