Restaurants near Bass Harbor

“I was in Maine all week and literally ate lobster in some fashion every day. Archie’s is hands down the best place we’ve eaten all week!! Today I had the cold lobster roll and the lobster bisque…. AMAZING!!!! DELICIOUS!!!”

“Excellent grilled cheese and if you have room left try one of the many flavors of soft serve ice cream!”

“A Perfect Stay at the Claremont – Made Unforgettable by Captain Alwyn (sp?) and Lady A Our stay at the Claremont was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The rooms were beautifully appointed, the service was attentive and warm, and the location couldn’t have been more picturesque. Every detail felt thoughtful and refined. Dining at Little Fern was also a highlight—delicious food, elegant ambiance, and top-tier hospitality. But what truly made our trip unforgettable was our charter with Lady A. We were lucky enough to set out with Captain Alwyn, a knowledgeable and passionate local who brought the beauty of the area to life in such a personal and engaging way. From hidden coves to sweeping coastal views, every moment on the water felt like a scene from a dream. Captain Alwyn’s expertise, warmth, and deep roots in the community made the experience both relaxing and enriching. If you’re staying at the Claremont, I can’t recommend this experience enough. Treat yourself to a day on Lady A—it’s a must-do, and one of the most memorable parts of our Maine getaway.”

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

“All of the dishes I've had here have been wonderful, tasty and beautifully presented. Great addition to SWH, so glad because I live about 20 minutes from SWH so it's convenient.”

“We were a group of friends from Ohio that landed at Table Salt on vacation. What a great experience! Loved the atmosphere, the food, and our waitress was top notch! Highly recommend!”

“WHEN SEEKING A DINING SPOT WHILE TRAVELING, CONSIDER PLACES THAT ARE OWNER OPERATORS AND HAVE BEEN OPERATING FOR YEEAARRSSSS...

if you are visiting Mount Desert Island and seeking a small, polished spot, consider The Red Sky Cafe in SW Harbor.

We visited for dinner on the last day of summer in 2026 and WHAT A TREAT.

The owner runs the front of the house and we were attended by (Mr.) Matija for the evening; we were in good hands.

The atmosphere, service and food and beverage stand tall with those with much tonier addresses.

You just feel you are in for a good evening when the craft coktails are sellar ... we enjoyed the Mint Martini and the Summertime. Following were fine versions of corn chowdah, a tomato and leek tart, a prime strip and in-house made tagliatelle with local ricotta and house-smoked salmon.

The owner allowed us to bring a special bottle for the occasion, with a corkage fee of course.

We are celebrating our 43rd anniversary with September in Maine. This will be the ONLY spot we visit twice for dinner.

Thank you very much!”

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

“We were on our first trip to the Southwest Harbor area and were recommended to try out Vacationland and MAN it didn’t disappoint! We are huge coffee lovers and Chris’ knowledge and love of all things coffee is ever present! This cool little spot was so close to our Airbnb and it is right on the water! The breakfast sandwiches are also delicious with Mike on the grill! The coolest part is he offers custom coffee to go in sealed 4pack cans. Can’t wait to go back next year!”

“I hadn't been here since it's earliest days, when it mainly sold pizza. I prefer the Little Notch pizza, so just didn't go in. Finally went back and it was great, so we went back again. The pizza has been replaced with some excellent food. The chef is talented, uses quality ingredients, and pays attention to detail. The menu is interesting--not the usual lobster and haddock you find at pretty much every restaurant on the island. We had the jamabalaya, the ramen and seaweed salad, the hummus and they were all really good. My daughter had the hamburger and said it was one of the three best burgers she had ever eaten. (In her life, not just on the island.)

It's busy during the season and they don't take reservations. The first time we went we were just lucky and got there right as the first seating was leaving, so we didn't wait long. The second time, we were in the area before it opened and I saw a line forming so I got on it, maybe ten minutes before they opened, so that was fine. But as we ate I saw people walk in to try and get a table and then leave when they heard the wait. Not a lot of places to eat in town so I hope they found somewhere! Anyway, plan ahead.”

“Fantastic food one of the best locations on the island.”

“This is a hidden gem of a food joint disguised as a gas station. We ate breakfast there 3 days this week and we have a kitchen in the place we are renting, but it was so good and convient that we couldn't help ourselves.”

“A Perfect Stay at the Claremont – Made Unforgettable by Captain Alwyn (sp?) and Lady A Our stay at the Claremont was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The rooms were beautifully appointed, the service was attentive and warm, and the location couldn’t have been more picturesque. Every detail felt thoughtful and refined. Dining at Little Fern was also a highlight—delicious food, elegant ambiance, and top-tier hospitality. But what truly made our trip unforgettable was our charter with Lady A. We were lucky enough to set out with Captain Alwyn, a knowledgeable and passionate local who brought the beauty of the area to life in such a personal and engaging way. From hidden coves to sweeping coastal views, every moment on the water felt like a scene from a dream. Captain Alwyn’s expertise, warmth, and deep roots in the community made the experience both relaxing and enriching. If you’re staying at the Claremont, I can’t recommend this experience enough. Treat yourself to a day on Lady A—it’s a must-do, and one of the most memorable parts of our Maine getaway.”

“Great food. Great service! Armando was a great waiter! Congratulations Brandon on putting together a fantastic place to eat, drink and enjoy the view.”

“Just had a top notch dinner at Havana. And as someone who has to eat gluten free I was so impressed when the waiter brought out gluten free bread for me when he brought out bread for the table AND my own butter/spreads for it so there wasn’t cross contamination. Every dish we ate was amazing. Do not overlook the vegan option! My daughter (not vegan) thought it was one of the best meals she has eaten in years.”

“This place is doing absolutely beautiful things for this community. We had heard about it on one of the MDI pages. My husband and I wanted to check out the popovers but what we walked away with was so much more. We were welcomed in by the volunteers, given directions on how it all worked, and were able to have some incredible popovers while listening to music. We returned our last morning on island with our entire family, including our two dogs and enjoyed popovers as we sung along to songs from the Common Good Band. It was my 7 months olds first time on the island and I am so glad she got to experience all of that. Incredible Popovers, Awesome atmosphere and great cause. We can’t wait to come back on our next visit.”

“Hubby & I ended our wedding day with a trip to Beal’s to grab some lobster rolls & catch the sunset, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect end to the best day. Lobster rolls are the best we’ve had in Maine, blueberry cheesecake was amazing, staff was so kind and excited to have us there and we were seated at perfect, intimate indoor table with gorgeous views of the harbor. Went back the next day and had scallops & clams, and food was equally as amazing and fresh as night before. We LOVE Beal’s and will be visiting any time we make it back up to Maine!!”

“Absolutely adored this coffee shop while visiting Bar Harbor. Southwest Harbor has the best coffee and Milagro is one of those spots. My latte was perfect, staff were extremely friendly and the coffee shop is adorable.”

“Great food, relaxing atmosphere, and a beautiful sunset. What more could we ask for? Will definitely be back next time we visit Acadia. Seems like a hidden gem”

“First time here, visiting from PA. Best lobster rolls we’ve had our entire time in Maine, will be skipping trying to find anything better and be having dinner here the rest of our trip.”

“We were at Charlotte’s on Wednesday 8/20 there were 4 of us and even though it was a little on the cool side, we totally enjoyed our meals. Our meals consisted of fried shrimp & clams, a hot dog and fresh lobster rolls along with French fries, coleslaw and pickles with the sandwiches. Price was comparable with other restaurants in the area. Plenty of parking and room to move around. A great place to watch the power of the ocean.”

“Can’t recommend Bubs enough. Meats are always tender and juicy, sauces are one of a kind, complimentary ingredients are chosen well, and the burritos are massive. The owner, Serkan, is a great guy. Nice to have another local restaurant doing good things.”

“If you've ever had real Italian Gelato from a street vender in Venice, Italy, you will not be disappointed. Gelato, ice cream, and sorbet were all S tier. Best ice cream I've had this side of the Atlantic; very rich, recommend one scoop. Charming book selection. Outdoor seating.”

“the dinner i had was excellent but when I asked to take two pieces of tiramisu home with me I did not realize it was going to be two mini ice cream bars with the sticks pulled out for $14 each. this is not a proper tiramasu desert at what i thought was a authentic Italian restaurant”

“Friday night specials and drinks were great. Different than you would find elsewhere in down east Maine. Our drinks were always full, we left full without much to take home, and the service was friendly and on point. Great job at this unique restaurant and sports bar! Next time we are in the area this is where we’ll be eating!”

“Batson Fish Camp, nice place for a drink. We were not staying on site and still welcomed. Bartender was great.”

“Delicious from start to finish. I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail, lobster and scallop casserole, and got a slice of carrot cake to go. Also got some donuts from the bakery for the next morning. Totally worth the 20 minute drive from Bar Harbor.”

“Ordered a panini and was mistakenly given someone else’s order with 3 paninis. Once I returned to the register and informed the staff they immediately worked on sorting it out. Not only did they make sure my correct order was out in the next five minutes, they refunded my entire purchase. The food was definitely worth it and I would come back and eat here again. Customer service on point!”

“Love the grab and go food options! Everything was delicious. We got the cobb salad, sorelle wrap and classic corn dog. They also have a great selection of sweet treats and snacks. I tried their cotton candy ice cream and it was yum! Can't wait to go back!”

“Chicken, waffles, cocktails. 🍗🧇🍹 Need I say more?”