26 Best American Restaurants near Mount Desert

“I was hired to shoot a wedding at The Asticou this fall and it was such an amazing experience! I didn't want to leave at the end of the night. I'm not exaggerating when I say that If I get booked there again I will try to get a room of my own and make a weekend out of it! I've shot at many venues in the Bar Harbor/Acadia area and this is probably my favorite. The venue is gorgeous, the grounds are scenic, and the staff is wonderful. I was particularly smitten with the design of the reception hall. Beautiful paintings everywhere. I was able to get some amazing portraits of the bride and groom in the botanical garden across the street. You simply can't go wrong with The Asticou for a wedding, event, or for your vacation lodgings.“

“Beautiful scenery wonderful weather excellent food. The pop over pot pie was delicious as well as our drinks, the blueberry Mojito, and others were really good. Our server, Lucky, was excellent and adorable. We enjoyed it immensely and look forward to coming back someday.“

“Very good food and beer. No wait to get in and food was served quickly after ordering. Clam chowder was extremely good and a meal itself, but I had a crab roll, too, which was also good. Would eat there again next time we're in the area.“

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

“I recently had the pleasure of photographing the NYE party at Side Street Cafe. I was so impressed with the crew behind the scenes that I just have to leave a review! Having dined at Side Street in the past I already recommend this establishment to my clients traveling to Acadia for good food and adventure. But now that I have worked alongside their staff what an amazing restaurant! Attentive, kind, welcoming, are just a few words I’d use to describe Side Street and her Crew. They truly have the Bar Harbor vibe perfected! You won’t be disappointed you visited! Great food, great service, fun and wonderful atmosphere! Can’t wait to come back!“

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

“The absolute BEST experience! Tabby was incredibly easy going and the absolute sweetest person to work with! She answered all 700 questions I had in a timely manner & always had suggestions for anything I was looking for! We had the sweetest set up for our girls day & the most beautiful view - all of which were Tabby’s ideas & suggestions. We can’t wait to do this again, 110% recommend! 🤍“

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

“Chose Everyday Joe’s for breakfast because it’s a little off the strip and we could get in right away. The service and food is excellent! The atmosphere feels like a converted food market (which it is) and hence the name. But if you don’t care about ambiance you should try it. Our omelets were perfect and not too greasy which happens at a lot of breakfast places. The potatoes were amazing too. I recommend Everyday Joe’s for a great meal and a good value.“

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

“Great bar. Outside with the pups and fire pit table!“

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

“Excellent place to eat!!!!!!!! Service is amazing, staff is top notch and food is delicious!!!!!!!!“

“I was in town to photograph the NYE party at Side Street Cafe for the evening. My second photographer and I decided to treat ourselves to a reservation at McKays for dinner before we had to be to work and I can confidently say it was a great choice as usual! We both sipped on a delicious Hibiscus 75 (new favorite??). Our server was attentive, kind, and soft spoken. We thoroughly enjoyed his service! For dinner I had the seafood risotto and OH MY was that dish delicious!! Everything was cooked perfectly and I cannot wait to go back again.“

“Phenomenal ambience, great service, and the blueberry barbecue chicken wings were off the chain!“

“This was our last day in Bar Harbor and we sure picked the right restaurant to end our trip. Justin was our server and he was very friendly, explained the menu, specials and prices for lobster. The oysters were so fresh, caught just 3 miles away. Everything we had was on point. Highly recommend and we will be back!“

“The environment and ambient was great

Vegetarian options: Vegetables grilled cheese Vegetables pasta

Kid-friendliness: Kide games and crayon

Wheelchair accessibility: Accesable by wheelchair“

“Absolutely fantastic meal. One of the best ever meals hands down.“

“We had a great supper after and afternoon of walking around. The burgers were super good and hearty, the pork belly sliderswere tasty. As well as the blacken fish tacos. Fun beer selection. Our server was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend you to enjoy this place.“

“My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at Red Sky last night. The pale yellow walls highlight colorful paintings by local artists, creating a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Diners ranged from casually dressed to more formal. We enjoyed excellent martinis, delicious appetizers, and a perfectly prepared main course—followed by a dessert we couldn’t resist. The flavors, featuring local ingredients, were outstanding. Service was impeccable—attentive without hovering. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Highly recommended!“

“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!“

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

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

“Great food great staff 🦞🦞🦞“

“Great location within the strip of shops. There is plenty of outdoor seating. We went around 3 pm, so after lunch rush. We waited for around 5 minutes (they had to clean a table). Our server was nice. He took our drink order, and it came out in just a few minutes. We ordered our food, and it came out within 10 minutes. The shrimp po'boy was good. The sauce had flavor but just a little much on the sandwich (it was hard to pick up and put down, got soggy). The chicken salad sandwich was pretty good and light. The lobster roll was a good portion size and didn't have too much mayo. The potato chips had light salt, which tasted good with the sandwiches. The lobster salad was basically a bunless lobster roll. The portion was large and came with a vinaigrette dressing. I ordered a blueberry frizz. It was very sour and didn't taste much like blueberry. Handicapped accessibility would be limited; no ramp (that I saw) to eat inside, you could eat outside 1st floor, which is under cover. The bathroom is tricky, getting in and out with 2 doors that open the same way.

Parking: Street parking that can be difficult to find a spot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Limited to outside, under cover.“

“Great seafood and attentive staff“