32 Best American Restaurants near Mount Desert

“We stayed at the newly redone Asticou this weekend and wow, it is wonderful! The grounds and facilities were pristine and the staff was so wonderful. Great food and cocktails with a fantastic view.“

“We really enjoyed our lunch at Jordan Pond House. Luka gave us exceptional service! The blueberry lemonade and popover bread pudding he recommended were both delicious! Thanks!“

“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.“

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

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

“Lunch today at Eat a Pita was simple but delicious. Nice grilled ham and cheese and a great chicken salad pita. We shared a crunchy order of homemade chips. Rob was a very good waiter. Awesome spot“

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

“Good coffee, good food. Order at the counter, then take a seat if you want and they'll bring over your food. Pretty standard breakfast items, nothing fancy, but it's good. When we were there, I saw just three small tables, didn't notice if there is any counter space or other seating. Coffee is self-serve.“

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

“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!!!“

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

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

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

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

“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 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.“

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

“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!“

“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. 😋“

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

“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!“

“Can’t say enough fantastic things about this restaurant and the staff. This dinner was definitely the standout of all our meals from our trip to Maine. James personally came over to our table to go through our food allergies which was so appreciated. Really kind, lovely people and a great establishment. The care for the food and the customer really shines through. Highlights include the ribs, lobster risotto, lamb, mussels, and scallops. All the best and love from NYC!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Great seafood and attentive staff“

“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.“