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!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“If you want lobster, this is your place! We got the lobster dip, a lobster melt, and lobster rolls. Delicious! We will definitely recommend to anyone inquiring where they should eat, and we will be back when in the area!”

“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!”

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

“Amazing food and atmosphere , always a treat a true gem in Southwest Harbor . Steaks , fish, pastas , always amazing . Great appetizers and beautiful salads . A well curated wine and beverage menu . Amazing desserts. The owners James and Elizabeth along with the entire staff are fantastic . This is what a night dining out should feel like. Perfect”

“Had dinner here in October when on a trip with my mom. It was a nice break from all the seafood places (not that we don't love our seafood) a nice relaxed place to just chill and enjoy a meal. I had the chicken sandwich and it's ruined every other chicken sandwich I've had since (and chicken is my jam). Also if they sold jars of their homemade pickles I'd have bought multiple they were so good!!”

“On our annual vacation, my wife and I went there for an early dinner. The line out front was justified. (Though we barely made the first seating.) The atmosphere was great, and the food was far better than I expected. The non-alcoholic drinks were excellent. I had this orange spritz which surprised me and had this nice glowing orange color. The hummus was the best I'd had. I also enjoyed the carbonara pasta, which had nice details in the flavor. We will definitely make this place a tradition when we visit Acadia.”

“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.”

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

“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!!”

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

“Coffee was amazing. We came in later around 10:45am and they were out of most food options, but the pastries and smoked salmon bagel were delicious. Seating is a bit tight, and street is busy and noisy, would take my order to go next time.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing easy meal. The seafood dishes were so fresh and flavorful. We had clams, scallops, haddock, fries and all I would try again. I’m planning on going back to get a lobster roll and icecream!”

“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”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Very nice casual atmosphere inside and outside dining. Consistent great food at reasonable price. Excellent service.”