Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-9335
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so overrated. not worth a wait when there is 10 better restaraunts leas than 5 min walk. it blows my mind to see a line of people waiting to eat here. food that is meh. alot of frozen stuff some stuff is homemade bu.t. more of a tourist trap than anything. although they do have cheap drinks ill give them that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Arrived to this town very hungry and this restaurant saved the day (night).
Visited this quiet town which is not so quiet in summer time, during the month of December, arrived there a bit late after a long road trip and this place was the only restaurant open at the town
They had a late night menu which was decently tasty, served commonly fast and very affordable. The restaurant was not busy with plenty of seating and easy to talk.
There were plenty of parking available on the street wich is free during winter months but again; don’t take my review for granted if you’re not visiting this town during winter months
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place with good food. Servers were prompt and gave us good suggestions. Try the clam chowder - delicious on the cold windy night when we were there!
We stopped in for some clam chowder and it was VERY good. SO creamy! Had a couple ice cold beers too. Server was very busy but still attentive and we never felt rushed to leave. Nice spot to take a break.
Stopped in for dinner one night while visiting Bar Harbor. Food was good (reccomend the fresh haddock). Service was fine. Enjoyed ourselves here
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Had a lobster roll and clam chowder. Both were delicious! Service was fast and the inside is cozy with a laid back atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing to write home about. Waitress was great. Food was just average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Took the wifey out for a much needed date night probably the only place with a lil late night food menu chicken burger was great wings were good decent drinks bar tender was experienced drink menu a lil limited but 100 bucks plus tip for bah habba is about right…def do it again much thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came into the bar not noticing the sign to wait to be seated and the doorman let us know about it several times once he came back (not crowded at all). I got the fish and chips which were over cooked. I will say good ambiance and my buddy liked the bisque. The waitress was nice as well.
Outstanding fried clam strips.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I rarely end up giving a place 2 stars, but this place truly earned it. Ended up here after checking a few reviews while in Bar Harbor. The only polite individual in this establishment is the lady at the front while the gentleman at the bar serving beer was among the rudest I have ever met. Almost everything listed on the menu are fried options and not fresh sea food options. Food in general was bang average and the lobster bisque was the only saving grace. If you are looking for a proper meal, this place is best skipped and stop by only if you need fried food/ bar eats as an alternate to a quick service option. Overall disappointed and a hard pass.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nothing seemed fresh or homemade. Same fries you can get at any mom and pop diner across the country, fish was from frozen (it sure tasted that way). Very disappointed, especially for the price. Service not great. Surprised by all the positive reviews.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Service was great. Bowl of lobster bisque had 0 pieces of lobster and almost white - extremely creamy with no lobster flavor or pieces, ceasar salad was barely passable as a Caesar salad. Garlic bread was good.
After a long drive to Bar Harbor the hearty food and beer here hit the spot! Good selection and availability and setting is traditional pub style.
Parking can be challenging, but the food is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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