Restaurants in Bar Harbor

“Amazing lobster rolls! We might even come again before we leave to head home.”

“🦞 The BEST Lobster I had while in Maine, The Travelin’ Lobster in Bar Harbor. All the locals were here, so I knew I wanted to eat here. It was melt in your mouth delicious!!”

“Dog friendly even with their own menu…the entire staff here is amazing as are the oysters!! Awesome spot!!”

“Hubby got the Sampler with pulled turkey instead of the chicken thigh and the French Fries. He loved it. I got the pulled turkey dinner. It was a delicious and the fries were yummy. Plenty to bring home.”

“Their late-night happy hour was a highlight of my last trip. The oysters were so fresh, and their mignonette put every other I’ve ever had to complete shame.”

“Best blueberry pancakes I’ve ever had! Super cute atmosphere and fast service!”

“10/10 - service, food and beverages - amazing! Stopped in during a visit to bar harbor this past weekend and were well taken care of by the staff who provided great food and beverage recommendations, also attentive with the service! Be sure to try the blue corn chips and if you like spice - try the hot salsa!”

“Amazing service and amazing lobster rolls ♥️ a great eat before boarding the ferry back to Nova Scotia! Will be back!”

“I my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Bar Harbor. The lobster bisque is exceptional! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Was here 3 years ago and back again yesterday! Perfect Maine!”

“Amazing dog friendly Ask for mallory she is amazing so are bloody marrys”

“Best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had! Wonderful customer service 🌯”

“You must eat here! The atmosphere is lovely and laid back. The drinks (and mocktails) are wonderful. The food... the food is fantastic! You can't go wrong with the apps, but the Dilly Pickled Veg is the perfect little zippy snack while you wait for your dinner. The entire dinner menu is truly inspired. The bang bang fried chicken is always a personal go to... but I opted for the Crab BLT tonight and was blown away! My hubby had the Lamb Shwarma and practically licked his plate... the pita alone was a light, fluffy delight. If you order the fries, which you most certainly should, get the garlic aioli... you'll thank me later, it's also good with the lamb. ;)”

“This place is a MUST! Over the week we have been in Bar Harbor we have ate at A LOT of places, Tap & Barrel is hands the best meal I’ve had here by a long shot. Marina was super knowledgeable and gave 15/10 service! You will not regret stopping here and grabbing a bite to eat or even just some drinks!”

“We tried Royal Indian for the first time one month ago. We had the butter chicken, butter lobster, naan, and lamb korma. It was our first time eating Indian food from a restaurant and we were very pleased with our meals! The entrees were very filling and some of the best food we’ve eaten in bar harbor. The staff were all super friendly and quick. We’re now using this as our go to takeout order spot!”

“We had the best time and best food here! My sister and I and our families and my two pups all ate dinner here on August 16th, 2024. Our service was excellent and the food was SO good. My pups were greeted and given a bowl of water and enjoyed the smoked turkey off dog menu too! Solid selection of local beers and nice variety of cocktails to choose from too. I would highly recommend checking this place out. There’s also an ice cream shop right next door, if you happen to not be too stuffed after your meal!”

“We stopped and bought a second blueberry pie during our vacation due to it being the best blueberry pie I’ve ever eaten. Would highly recommend you stop here and get a pie!”

“I'm a raving fan! Order on-line, pick up on Main St. - way too easy and worth every penny. Each sandwich is a meal. Still working thru the entire menu to determine my favorite. 😋”

“awesome ice cream! would stop here again but first item listed on toppings is jimmies.... my kids asked what these were and we had a conversation about the racist origins of the word. hope to see this change before our next visit!”

“Perfect restaurant to take a young family. We have an infant and a 3 year old and you were so accommodating. The oysters (with delicious mignotte’s) chowder and lobster roll were on point. Thanks will definitely come back next trip to Bar Harbor.”

“It's not just a restaurant, it's a genuine Bar Harbor historical landmark.”

“Bagels and english muffin sandwiches were very tasty. Iced Latte and Matcha latte (hot) were good. The matcha was a very dark green matcha and it was not too sweet.

The line was insane so consider to order ahead.”

“A fantastic meal! The owner sat down with us to help us figure out how to best open the lobster because we hadn’t done it many times. He and the staff were extremely friendly. Very reasonably priced and the food was incredible! Highly recommended! Thank you!”

“This was a great place to find. By far one of the best blueberry muffins I ever had.”

“Sandwiches are fresh and ingredients are top quality. Baked goods are fantastic. I bought a strawberry rhubarb pie today and it was perfect, that crust was amazing. This shop is my quilty treat after cleaning cottages on the island. Thank you for being there.”

“The best pub food on the entire Eastern Seaboard! 💚”

“Few seats inside unlike chocolatte. More of a grab and go.

Had a Blueberry matcha latte and a blueberry macchiato. Both were nice. Not really a coffee drinker but wanted to try. A local working at a souvenir store nearby mentioned it was her favorite coffee place, so I imagine it must be good to coffee drinkers.”

“Fantastic lobster dinner with muscles, clams topped off with homemade blueberry pie and ice cream!”

“It was our first day in Bar Harbor and we chose Galyn’s for dinner. It was delicious. We sat on their front porch overlooking the harbor. The food was great and our waitress was so nice; very pleasant. We had the stuffed crab mushrooms, haddock sandwiches and blueberry crisp-a la mode for dessert. Yummy.”

“Sandwiches are fresh and ingredients are top quality. Baked goods are fantastic. I bought a strawberry rhubarb pie today and it was perfect, that crust was amazing. This shop is my quilty treat after cleaning cottages on the island. Thank you for being there.”

“The best customer service ever!!! And a wonderful tasty treat for the whole family. Sizes are generous and the prices are great! Amazing ice coffee, too!”

“The best homemade ice cream around”

“Great good at a great price, especially in Bar Harbor!
I had the turkey sandwich and it can't came with fries and both were large portions and well made.”

“Recently discovered your Coal Porter and it is delicious. Only regret it that I didn't find it sooner. Thanks for brewing such great beer.”

“Great pizza, movies and atmosphere … oh yeah and they serve beer both with and without alcohol”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“We’ve been coming to this location for the past several years to celebrate our wedding anniversary and every single time we are in awe of how magical it is💕 Between the amazing staff who put thought that it’s our wedding anniversary, the romantic atmosphere, and the view, so beautiful. Thank you for always making it special❤️ Also Bob is a wonderful pianist and Sabrina is a fantastic waitress, we always enjoy seeing her.”

“Great food with an attentive staff. Just enjoyed a wonderful meal with our out of town friends.”

“We had a mess up on the pizza yesterday but this place came good on it plus more!!! Also the pizza was absolutely delicious a family of five (out of two pizzas) only had two slices left. The owner who I spoke to was very kind and gracious. We will definitely be ordering from here on out next trip to bar harbor! Thanks Casey 😁”

“Day one. Lobster roll, clam chowder and a great cup of coffee. Everything freshly made and delicious. Came back everyday, for a week to try the morning sweets. The shop has very good quality retail items, presented without clutter. A lovely place where we will return to again. From Oregon.”

“The only thing I can tell you is we smelled it walking by and it did not disappoint. We went back two days in a row and it might just be the best pizza we ever had… in a tourist area to boot!”

“Some of the best oysters on the planet. Perfectly shucked, they sure know their craft. Also the cocktails here are delicious and they’re prepared by a master mixologist.”

“Amazing place. Kitchen is open until 11pm which is a blessing! The staff is super chill and the food is amazing! The pulled pork sandwich is fire and so is the burger. Definitely check it out when you’re in town!”

“Best haddock sandwich in Bar Harbor! All the food is so fresh. Love the patio seating area. It’s been great having them open all year round. 10/10 recommend”

“Planning a wedding in Maine all the way from West Virginia was overwhelming, and I knew I was going to need help. Tabitha from Luxury Picnics of Acadia was absolutely amazing! She has an incredible vision and the skill to create stunning tablescapes. I had a general idea of what the table would look like, but she went above and beyond—it was even more beautiful than I imagined. She personalized the entire setup, from fresh flowers to custom name cards, and my guests were so impressed. I truly can't recommend her enough—she took so much stress off my shoulders and made everything feel effortless! Photos: MaKenzie Hill Photography LLC”

“very nice wines, good price for the tasting and the bottles.”

“Best coffee ever! I had a latte and egg sandwich every morning i was on vaction!”

“This place is awesome! Cold brew was delicious and so were the bagels! I love the heavy cream option! Go support this local business you won’t regret it.”

“Real Ale is the best Red I think I have ever had. Left with a case!! Smashburger is amazing! Staff was so welcoming, we sat at the Bar, I dont know the bartenders name , from Mass i think but she was the best! All in, We loved it.”

“I stopped in for a Sunday happy hour. The bartender was great and the drinks were affordable. Nice, friendly atmosphere. A must stop when you are visiting Bar Harbor.”

“Absolutely loved our experience at The Terrace Grille! The view, service, and food were perfection. This is on our “must return” list for our next visit to Bar Harbor.”

“Best vaca find ever! Superb cocktails, tremendous food AND live music? Shut the front door. This place is great!”

“Come here for the blueberry ice cream, you will not be disappointed! The texture so creamy and dense that it's almost chewy, with a lot of natural blueberry flavor.

I forgot the second flavor we tried (I think it was Maine sea salt caramel?), but it was a bit too sweet for me. My partner liked it though. The texture of that one was almost like caramel sauce.”

“Get your blueberry pie fix here. Came
In after dinner for a slice of pie. One of the few options of a place open post dinner time and it didn’t disappoint. Grab a post dinner cocktail while you’re at it that won’t break the bank.”

“It's an interesting spot. Nice view of the harbor, good for people watching. It's a big place. We ate inside. I'll say, out waiter, I believe his name is Erman, very good waiter. Ok, so drinks we had a Tullamore Dew Old Fashioned. I think it was called an Irish Old Fashioned? Partner ordered a margarita. Both were pretty good. Appetizers, Poutine and Lobster salad. Both were really good. For entrees, we got the Shirt Rib and a Steak. Short Rib was pretty good. Steak was good but a tad over cooked. All in all good spot service and a filling meal.”

“Nice place with very vibrant atmosphere. Very few vegetarian options , the quinoa burger was not available, but salads and hummus plate were good. Other members in our group had fish n chip and chicken salad , and they loved it. Would be good place for sea food lovers. They have some draft beers which are also nice. Overall a good experience in a prime bar harbor downtown.”

“Wonderful food, stunning views, and great service!”

“I work down the road and always come here for my lunch break. Absolutely delicious, and they’re always so kind and welcoming! I highly recommend them and appreciate their service.”

“Amazing food! Simply delicious. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing. Five stars for sure.”

“Stumbled across this place and saw all the vegan options and needed to try for myself. They have 9 different vegan ice creams / sorbet options! I got the mint chocolate chip, made with soy milk. It was so smooth and creamy! Would get again.”

“I was hesitant about taking my young family here, but the loft did not disappoint! It's a new family favorite in Bar Harbor, and I have converted to loving seafood and the raw menu because of the loft! The ahi tuna nachos were a hit all around and a big recommendation to try! We can't wait to go back! The staff and food was amazing, and they even catered to my two children (1yr and 4yrs old).”

“Perfect,delicious food ,for both lunch and dinner. Great staff,great view,would love to have this gem in our neighborhood in NC.”

“Great experience, service, and food every visit!”

“Yesterday my daughter and I were excited to take my husband to Blaze as we had such a great experience previously. We had our lab/Pyranese mix Tucker Lee with us. Sam, the bartender greeted us and she proceeded to take our orders/make us drinks. We enjoyed our meal and enjoyed the music next door. Tucker Lee Sat at our feet watching his surroundings and waiting for some treats from us. He let out a little bark 3 times. They were quick minor barks looking to go make friends and he quickly settled back down. No one was near us and no one in the surrounding tables even flinched as we were in a dog friendly town/bar or so we thought. Sam decided she no longer wanted us there. With my drink still half full she told us she was going to get our bill together as she was uncomfortable and that we should not have a reactive dog in public. She then went on to tell us she works with animals. This same dog that apparently made her uncomfortable with a quick minor bark was greeted at other restaurants in Maine with open arms, a bowl of water and lots of petting. He was also greeted in Bar Harbor along the walkways and trails by many people wanting to pet and interact with him. The guy with the parrots had Tucker Lee interact with them. It is her loss and now Blaze's loss. I hope she enjoyed the generous tip I left to ensure the others were compensated as it will sadly be the last time we visit Blaze or recommend it. Great food and drinks is one thing but friendly and decent service is an absolute must. You cannot insult your customers especially their beloved pets. Also if you are going to be a dog friendly bar be sure your bartender greets all dogs with water, a treat maybe and an acknowledgement. Tucker Lee got none of those. Only a judgement on his size. Big dogs deserve love too!”

“An AMAZING breakfast find in the Bar Harbor area! The food was so delicious that I was/will be a regular whenever I'm in Bar Harbor. The food tastes homemade and super fresh. The biscuit was moist and delicious and the homemade strawberry butter was insanely delicious! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!”

“Try the Maple Oat. Maple syrup, oat milk and double expresso. Freaking amazing!!”

“Friendly service, amazing crew, great food and the owners are local which adds an extra vibe of knowing your customers and what they like!!!!!! ❤️”

“We ate at Pats last night and had such a great evening. We had Kernel as our service and he was wonderful, even gave us some great family advice. The pizza was great and the garlic knots were even better! It was the perfect place to let loose and enjoy with the kids! Thanks Pats and super thanks Kernel!”

“Such wonderful ambiance! The view was spectacular but so was our server Genevieve! The food was superb too! Lemoncello-tini, garlic knots, shrimp & lobster scampi, and hot honey pizza! Topped off with the blueberry pie. 🤌🏼
Must go. Don't pass this up!”

“Had dinner tonight and enjoyed ourselves. Our server, Patrick, was wonderful! He got quadruple sat and handled each table with grace and efficiency. Our meals were tasty and we loved the people watching while seated outside. Would definitely come back the next time we are in town.”

“Amazing! Super kind staff, fresh brewed coffee to order (may I add in a super cute cup), and donut had a little crunch texture exterior with soft, light and fluffy interior. Toppings were great (cookies and cream) without being overloaded and too sweet. I highly recommend!!! We will be back on our next visit to Bar Harbor!”

“Me, my fiancé and two friends went to Side Street last week for lunch before our elopement up in Acadia, and we had a fantastic experience! We brought one of our dogs and it was no problem at all to eat out on the deck! Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and the food and drinks were incredible! My fiancé came here before and recommended it, and this place did not disappoint! We also had trouble finding a place for a reception so we resorted to looking into local restaurants to cater, and when we reached out, Tiffany was very kind and responsive to redirect me to Jon Dumaine, who is Side Street’s Culinary Director. Jon was AWESOME and you can tell how good he is at his job when he lays everything out to you! From the first email, to our phone call, and picking it up, we had a phenomenal experience, and highly recommend Side Street Cafe’s catering to everyone! Everyone absolutely loved the food, especially the chicken picatta, mac and cheese, polenta and Mediterranean dips!! We cannot wait to come back again and visit!!!”

“This cute coffee shop has the best chai in Bar Harbor. We needed a hot drink after 5 hours whale watching (no whales btw):, so we were looking for something to lift our moods. This charming cafe was exactly what we were looking for. They are open late which was nice to see, and their drinks were really good!”

“We had lunch at Siams today, excellent food, excellent service. Reasonable. I would definitely recommend and I would eat there again!”

“Stopped in for appetizers and a beverage. The buffalo Roasted Cauliflower was a pleasant surprise! Pretzel was soft with the right amount of salt. Loved the spicy mustard dip. The hard cider was nice and cold.”

“love coming here. great staff. wonderfull food and drinks.”

“Loved this place! The risotto is to die for! Waitress was very kind and the outdoor dining is super cute :)”

“Great beautiful place :) !”

“Highly recommend carrot cake cupcakes & cold coffee.”

“Always amazing food and excellent service. Intimate atmosphere just on the edge of downtown, one of our favorite dinner spots.”