Restaurants near Swans Island

“Indeed a labor of love. Great food, great coffee, great conversation.”

“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.”

“I was a food service delivery driver back in the day. They always treated me great and i wasn't even a customer. I always regret not getting back there to eat 🤷🏻”

“My wife and I recently visited Maine and this was the very first restaurant we ate at. The views are awesome the people are way cool and the food is as fresh as it gets,no frozen,straight out of the ocean!!! We can’t wait to come back!!”

“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.”

“Delightful! Don’t miss when visiting Southwest Harbor. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and engaging. Cool funky vibe in this cozy, artistic space (check out the wood cuts by AC Kulik). If available try the ginger apple bourbon its Fall in a glass. Seating is limited so get there early.”

“This is by FAR the BEST small takeout in the area and I’ll tell you why. The food is AMAZING-no not just average amazing… the food is cooked by a guy whose actual chef. Actually puts FLAVOR & attention & expectations into his food. The staff there are made up of a lot of the family members (family own) and they are some of the nicest, friendliest, polite people I’ve met and they go above all the expectations I had of a takeout and I’m just so grateful we have them to bless the town with their fantastic restaurant 👏👏”

“Best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had! Fantastic staff, laid back atmosphere and an EXTENSIVE bourbon selection. Great view of the water. If you want a low key vibe with great food and spirits…. Make this your first stop!”

“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”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“I’ve had a couple of great lunches down at the Fish Camp. Great view and 2 nice lunches with friends! Outstanding service too!”

“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”

“Clean, cute and the food was great! The staff was friendly and efficient, and they have a great family-friendly environment. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and even a small area for kids with toys and kids books.”

“Great seafood and attentive staff”