TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"Every trip has one of those special stand-out meals. This was one of them. The food was spectacular. Fresh caught lobster and mussels served simply..."

Amy Penokie

Jane Ma Nolan

"We loved blueberry infused lemonade. My shrimp taco was flavorful, shrimp was juicy and delicious. My husband loved his haddock sandwich. As so..."

Xinyi Xu

"Extremely cute and allergy friendly restaurant! If you love margaritas, they have amazing ones including blueberry! My personal favorite thing here..."

Shelby Swanger

"Awesome happy hour and dog-friendly restaurant! We come here every time we visit Bar Harbor and LOVE their lobster dishes. The margaritas are famous..."

Sarah Crawford

"Probably one of the best places to eat in Bar Harbor. Food was so good we went for lunch and dinner to try out more items from the menu. Drinks were..."

Sudhesh Nayak

"We love this lovely cafe in Bar Habor. The bartender is very nice and friendly. Nice ambiance. Food is good, we really appreciate their hot blueberry..."

Lananh Vu

"Price- moderate/high ($20-30 per plate) Quality - 4/5 Atmosphere - 4/5 (modern) This place was nice and had outdoor seating. Friendly waitress and..."

Jesse Hoffman

"My parents and I just got into town after a long day of flying and driving and came here for dinner. The food was amazing but I especially loved the..."

Sadie Calhoun

Havana

84/100 (2783 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Dinner

Fine Dining

"We spent 5 days in Bar Harbor and loved Havana so much we went here for dinner twice. The Paella was excellent, the Solomillo and Grilled Peach..."

Thomas Wensil

"Wow! This is an incredible restaurant and all around was such a nice dinner experience. I wrote on the reservation that we were celebrating a..."

Michele Shaw

"If you are visiting Bar Harbor you HAVE to eat at Havana. My husband and I always make sure to get a reservation before our trip as they are always..."

Faith Goddard

"Best meal I have had all vacation and in quite a long time. Everything I had (Buratta salad and mixed grill) was prepared perfectly and tasted..."

Mark Kasper

"This place is a must when visiting Bar Harbor. It was by far our favorite meal during our stay. The food is fresh and imaginative. It is all organic..."

Corinne Garcia

"Great atmosphere. Outstanding food. The farm salad was Cobb salad’s hotter cousin. I scraped every plate I was served. The dessert menu was very..."

Zack Ellis

"Wonderful imaginative food in a beautiful setting. Make certain you schedule reservations as this location is extremely popular with both locals and..."

Jimmy Casey

"Five stars.....we have been here a few times and this restaurant never dissapoints. Great atmosphere, great service and the food is excellent. I..."

William Hapeman

"Amazing dinner, top 5 favorite stops on our trip. Excellent alcohol / cocktail / wine list to start off, they went the extra mile to give us a card..."

Ty

"Visited Havana (on the right side) and was thoroughly impressed! Staff were outstanding, service was swift, and the food, especially fresh oysters,..."

Mariya Doncheva - Real Estate Agent

Blaze

84/100 (3103 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here for a light lunch and were lucky to not have to wait for a table. The service was very friendly and food come out quickly. My husband..."

Simone Torkington

"Popped in for a quick bite yesterday and a few drinks. Our Server Sam was awesome. We got a fig and ricotta pizza...goes great with one of their..."

Mark Gabriel

"The service was great. We had the bartender as our waiter, very attentive. We sat outside to listen to the acoustic concert next door. Nice outdoor..."

Ashley Cunningham

"bartenders were amazing! went twice in one night. the first time we went we had pork belly lollipops and a lobster pizza(don’t recall the exact..."

Nicollette Moratori

"Food was great!! My boyfriend got the Fig and Ricotta pizza and at first I was like “ewww weird combo” BUT it was so delightful. All the flavours..."

Lebone M.

"BEST MEALS we've had all week in Bar Harbor! We ate lunch and dinner here today and loved every bite. Great flavors! The seasoning was perfect. ..."

Don & Cyndi Shurts

"The food was great. The service was great. The beer was great. We ate outside and enjoyed the live music. We were surprised by an Admin Fee added to..."

Peter Stubler

"This Restuarant is amazing !! Bummer they open at 4pm but understandable.. worth the wait. We had the blaze burger , the bleu cheese burger ,..."

Jacqueline Aguilar

"Went there after a long hike day to get some protein fix. We devoured the 1lb wings in record time! The wings here are really good and must have even..."

Samreena A

"We have eaten here many times. Haven't had a bad meal yet! The Pork Belly Lollipops and French Fries are my favorite. So good! They also have a..."

DT Redecker

"We had a great time there. Casey and his staff do an excellent job. We ate there 3 times last week. The grilled lobster is the..."

Charles Landrum

"I can’t even begin to express how great of an experience we had here. With it being early February everywhere closes for the season and Blaze is..."

Katie Ocker

"Casey was awesome! The food is incredible, fun place. Second time we had the pork lollipops, and I think it was even better than the first time we..."

Cory Patton (cory)

"Servers were friendly, but the pace of service was very slow. 5+ min to order a drink. 10+ min to receive it. 35 min for apps to come out and 55 for..."

Peter Beuth

"We ate at a lot of places on our 6 day visit to Bar Harbor, and this place took 1st place for us. Everything we had was absolutely amazing! We..."

Deb Clif

"Good lunch spot. Pizza was a bit burnt on the bottom on like 1/2 of it. But it was still tasty. Lobster roll was delicious. We had someone..."

RobertsMom NC

"Good lunch spot with great food. Recommend stopping by if you’re looking for the place to eat at. We got the Hawaiian pizza with the blueberry..."

Xiao Chen

West Street Cafe

82/100 (4254 ratings)

Lobster Mac N' Cheese

Fish & chips

French Fries

Baked Stuffed Haddock

Blueberry Pie with Ice Cream

Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale

Lobster

Fish & Chips

Lobster Roll

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a very trendy and clean restaurant. Great location right in the dockfront area. The lobster special was super fresh and super tasty. The clam..."

Steve Howard

"This place is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The restaurant impresses with its cleanliness, spaciousness, and delightful decor. We were..."

Anirudh Pillai

"Cute spot in downtown Bar Harbor. The staff is awesome. The food was good- I devoured the Lobster Scampi after a 7 mile hike in Acadia, but it was..."

Michele Turner

"The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, our bar tender was kind & attentive, food was delicious, but fell a little short. The espresso martini has..."

Angela V.P. Mason

"Bright, clean, open, modern seaside atmosphere with savory dishes! The atmosphere alone is very refreshing and beautiful (check out their indoor..."

Maria Scott

"All the dishes we ordered was really good. Calamari is fresh. Crab cake is a little too crispy for me. My favorite was calamari. We didn’t tried..."

P N

"I selected this restaurant before our cruise arrived in Bar Harbor. We knew exactly what we wanted to eat and arrived just at opening time. ..."

David Henry

"Outstanding lobster Shore Dinner Special. Lobster was cooked perfectly with generous portions of muscles, cold slaw and French fries. Fried shrimps..."

Paul Okura

"One of downtown Bar Harbor's best views is at West Street Cafe. The upstairs dining area has excellent views of Frenchman Bay, while right below is..."

Sanjay Gupta

"Very clean and friendly. Great spot for lunch if you are looking for quick stop. When I went, there were lots of cruise folks having lunch...guessing..."

Eva McKissick

"They take reservations, have daily specials and and a happy hour. The restaurant is new and has wide walking spaces July 2023 The food is good with..."

Sandra Lauer

"Very modern and clean interior. The food was delicious, and our server was efficient but very busy and was rushing from table to table and didn't..."

Dennis s

"Great, bright, airy place to dine. Ordered two Black Angus burgers, both medium well. One came out medium well, the other medium rare. The clam..."

Monette Eames

"Great service and drinks! Lobster roll could have had a bit more lobster, but overall, it was a great experience. The chicken parm was very good and..."

Lora McClelland

"We came around 4:30 pm on a weekend and were seated for dinner without any wait. Everyone was very friendly and the food was also very good with lots..."

David Riggleman

"Salmon salad was so fresh and delicious. Dark green leafy salad. The dressing is made in-house, you can tell. My drink was really good and generous...."

Evette Guralnick

"Great place for lunch near the heart of downtown. Lobster meal and blueberry pie were excellent. Got the Shore Dinner. Split it with the wife...."

Darrel Tenney

"Great atmosphere! The food was so tasty! Recommend the Baked and stuffed Haddock! So Tasty! Very clean bathrooms. Service was spot..."

J-Kube

"First time having a lobster roll and this was delicious. The blueberry pie was the best ever--the crust was light, flakey, and buttery tasting, and..."

linda robinson

Geddy's

82/100 (6404 ratings)

Classic Maine Blueberry Pie

Lobster Roll

Salad

Wild-Caught Maine Steamer Clams

Gluten Free Fish and Chips

Chili

Seadog Blueberry Ale with Portland Blueberries

Haddock

New England Clam Chowder

Geddy's Famous Volcano Bowl

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

Cap'n Geddy's Lobster Bake

Sit down

American

Seafood

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Well known restaurant in downtown Bar Harbor. Reservation was ready on time, and we enjoyed a great meal with the family during peak August vacation..."

Sinitron “Sinitron”

"Definitely a touristy spot in good location for cruise ship passengers. The food tasted good. The atmosphere was great. My wife's lobster stew and..."

adamltw

"This place is a different world inside! It has a specific aura that energizes you the moment you feel it. We were pleased by the drinks 🍹 Also..."

Shardul Telharkar

"We went all out tonight; got the blueberry ale, steamer clams, the big lobster bake, and lobster roll. Honestly, I probably didn't get the best..."

Eleni

"My favorite meal in bar harbor. I had the shrimp and scallop pasta. We also had the sweet chili calamari. Both were delicious and I would go here..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"For a party of 4 at 6pm on a Wednesday night we had to make reservations and the earliest they had was over 2 hours later at 8:15pm. This is..."

Leonard Crockett

"My boyfriend and I ate here back in October, was greeted by 2 hostesses (1 male and 1 female), giggling about my last name before the girl brought us..."

K S

"This place gets super busy. Make a reservation. The service is friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The vibe is fun. We ordered the calamari..."

Ron Rogers

"Was able to be seated early for our reservation. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. EXCELLENT mussels and haddock sandwich/fish and chips. The..."

Peach

"This place was phenomenal, and I will happily drive 2 hours from Augusta to eat here as often as I can. I have Celiacs disease, and it's tough to..."

Jennifer Spencer (Jen)

Atlantic Brewing Company

82/100 (4082 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"From the hostess to the waitress to the food to the beer .... it was a stop we're happy we made! They even brought a water bowl for our pup (note: if..."

Erin Looney

"This was such a great space for our rehearsal dinner of about 40 people. My husband is a big craft beer guy and this was his favorite spot. We rented..."

Chrissy

"Beer was excellent and the service was great! We liked some so much we came back on our last day in Maine to grab some to bring back home to..."

Thomas Connell

"My husband and I fell in love with their blueberry beer at one of the other local restaurants and had to seek them out. We dined at the midtown..."

Kayleigh LaSelva

"Great vibe here, the beer flight was an excellent array of all of their products. My wife ordered the blueberry wine that they sell in store and that..."

David Besaw

"Amazing BBQ, we ordered the brisket and the sampler and it all turned out perfect. They have a great selection of brews to choose from and are dog..."

Cody hartman

"Love the rooftop! Great beer and food selection. The favorites were the blueberry beer and the summer ale. The BEST charcuterie board we’ve ever..."

Kori Shook

"Tuesday afternoon for some after Acadia hike food and beer. Staff was excellent. Super friendly and helpful. Seated immediately. No wait for beers...."

John D

"I've had brisket in a dozen states and ordering it is always an expensive gamble. Sometimes it comes, you taste it and wish you had saved $5 and..."

hairyviking

"5 stars, without a doubt 5 stars. This is some of the best BBQ ribs I have ever had. I have had BBQ in Kansas City, and St. Louis and Mostly Meat..."

Stephens Basement

Lompoc Cafe & Books

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Iced Dirty Chai Latte

Sandwiches

Burger

Beer

Fried Shrimp Sandwich

Spicy Dijon Mussels

Chowder

Buena Vista Sandwich Club

Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich

Peanut Tofu Wrap

Hummus

Cuckikami Salad and Hake Chowder

Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese

Sit down

Contemporary

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Some of our party are vegetarian, lots of options with protein (instead of just pasta and veggies). Our..."

Judie Kwiatkowski MacShane

"Awesome atmosphere and staff! Truly spectacular drinks! (Life hack: order their ‘spicy’ twist on the dark and stormy {pint size!!!}, sip..."

Joanna Baker

"The food here was excellent! Try the Beehive, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere was wonderful. The outdoor setting area was very cute and..."

Bryan Deemer

"Love this place. Great beer, great food, and..."

Allison Covington Wibby

"Amazing and unique food! Beautiful in it's simplicity but the result is complex & delicious..."

Mark Minutolo

"The food is among the most innovative in town, and I love the warmth of the..."

Mark E Messer

"Great drinks at unbelievable price. Awesome bartender too! I don't know his name but he had a lobster shirt on. We didn't eat cuz it was late and the..."

Kim Allen

"Great food and the creators of my favorite cookbook of all..."

Keith Hindmarsh

"Great drinks, excellent sandwiches, and fantastic..."

Maribeth Coons

"Love the food at Lompoc. Always a very enjoyable meal. One of my go to..."

Matty Haskell

"My favorite cafe on the Maine coast! Food and drink are uniquely excellent. Staff is wonderful, I look forward to next summer..."

Teresa Ruel

"I am from the city of Lompoc, California, I can only hope and pray that you pronounce our beautiful city's name correctly, its pronounced..."

Mary Lou Heredia Rivetti

"Fritters, mussels, pizzas, and cocktails are all..."

Jeff Metz

"Great food, place, and people. It's slightly off the main road so we stumbled upon it by accident, and after checking out the menu, we decided to eat..."

Laura Cifelli

"We went here because they were opened past 8 and Google reviews were pretty good. I'm so grateful we did as it was phenomenal; I cleaned my plate..."

Lisa Dale

"We used to frequent the Lompoc many years ago and I’m happy to say it’s different but still the same vibe! The food is excellent the beer lineup..."

John Turner

"I grew up going here as a kid. It was cool to see the newest version of this long-time hangout spot. Dad always raves about the spicy dijon mussels...."

Berkeley Wanner

"I had a $26 steak here, y'all, and it was marvelous! My vegan kiddo also had scrumptious food. The peanut dip is to die for! Photo is view from the..."

Amanda Sauerwein

"What a wonderful place for a vegetarian/vegan dinner! First off, the waitstaff was amazing and they were so kind and sweet to our dog (who was..."

Steve Kane

"Really enjoyed the food at Lompoc. Ordered Mussels in a Dijon cream sauce to share and they were delicious. The sauce paired great with the..."

Sergiu Ispas

"A wonderful dinner in a lovely laid back spot! Everything was perfectly presented and delicious. And very vegan friendly! My husband and I shared the..."

Hannah Schwartz

"The lamb shawarma was incredible! One of the sisters who runs the place told us they cook it all day long and wow - it did not disappoint. Service..."

Jason Richmond

"This is a unique restaurant serving a variety of dishes that you can’t find elsewhere in Bar Harbor. We tried the falafel, and I also sampled their..."

Venkatesh Kini

"Lompoc Cafe has been one of my favorite restaurants for many years. Their food is consistently fantastic. The bang bang sandwich with siracha and..."

Andrew Chattin

"We were out getting drinks and had plans for dinner somewhere else, but overheard the bartender talking about the chicken sandwich at Lompoc. After..."

Kelly Holland

"Wow wow wow I love this place. The inside is beautiful & the outside gardens are incredible. There are books galore and tons of space for studying or..."

Taylor Flowe

"Great food, friendly service. They provided large jugs/bottles of water so we could refill our own, but the waitress was still very attentive. We..."

Victoria Young

"We tried their spicy Dijon mussels and fishwich. Spicy Dijon mussels were very tasty. The cream sauce was very tasty. It was served with hot garlic..."

Shilpitha

"From the bocce court to the bar, this place is unique for the town and the state. Ate the kebabs today and they were perfectly cooked by the..."

Dylan G

"Came in after already having eaten dinner, but this place looked so good I decided to try a dish anyway. The mussels were very unique! They serve..."

Tabitha Kirk

The Chart Room

81/100 (4252 ratings)

Classic French Onion Soup

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Beef

Cheesecakes

Creamy New England Clam Chowder

Crab Cake

Shrimp Alfredo

Fresh Maine Crab Cakes

Chowder

Lobster Stew

Popcorn Shrimp Basket with Fries

Lobster in Melted Butter and Garlic

Lobster Roll

Oysters on the Half Shell

Pasta

Cakes

Carmel Pecan Bread Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here after a long day in Acadia and it was perfect, my favorite meal of my trip. I ordered the rolls as an appetizer, which were amazing, and..."

K Swinton

"We really enjoyed our experience here! Our server Presley was super friendly and took great care of us. The food was fresh with good portions. We..."

Evelyn Alicea

"We arrived towards the end of a busy Saturday evening and got seated immediately. Nice selection of cocktails, beer and wine. While on the pricey..."

Loves Traveling

"This place is an excellent spot if you’re looking to escape the touristy downtown area of Bar Harbor. It is located right on the water so the views..."

KingChocolate 62

"If you're looking to get away from the bustle of bar harbor this is the perfect place. Right on the water! Easy and free parking we waited no time..."

The Stork Got Lost

"Loved our experience -- absolutely perfect! First of all, sit at the bar -- full service. And cross your fingers Mikey is your bartender/server!..."

anna elizabeth

"Food ..on point! Service was wonderful! Val was lovely and provided us with a memorable experience for our first trip to Maine. Stayed for Happy..."

Aunt Krust

"Delicious food! Would definitely come back! Loved the lobster carbonara!! Clams were really tasty! Oyster are local and, other than being badly..."

Aiden Stark

"This is a busy place in the evening. Our lunch was fantastic. Great customer service. Reasonable prices. Nice..."

David Benton

"The Chart Room was wonderful! The views were beautiful- right on the water. We stopped in for lunch, craving a lobster roll. Our expectations were..."

Madison Troy

"The chart room restaurant was amazing place to dine-in because we had an amazing waitress named Val and she recommended us all these meals. She was..."

Jishan Chowdhury

"First time in Maine and had a good time. Food here was good and the view was..."

Aj Perkins

"We stayed on MDI for the last week and at the end of the trip everyone rated the dinner they had at the Chart Room as the best meal they’d eaten..."

Elaine Beach

"This was an awesome place to go. Despite some recent negative reviews we made a reservation and went in. I can only assume that some of the..."

David Besaw

"Really delicious food and great service. One of the best restaurants in Bar..."

Bob Rodgers

"Been here 2x in the past 2 years from CT.. good service, good food, reasonable prices which is tough to find sometimes in the area. I had the fish..."

melissa sama

"This is our first visit here. The food so tasty and served warm. The serice is quick and they jas wide variety of menu items. We ordered from..."

Suresh Bezawada

Galyn's

81/100 (5425 ratings)

Larry's Luscious Cheese Cake

Salad

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Halibut

Galyn's Nachos

Clam Chowder

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Shrimp Cocktail

Crab

New England Clam Chowder

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Traditional Lobster Bisque

Pork

Salmon

New England Indian Pudding

Crab cakes

Maine Oysters on the Half Shell with Homemade Mignonette and Cocktail Sauces

Maine Blueberry-Apple Crisp

Galyn's Blueberry Lemonade

"Sublime oysters on a half shelf! One of the best oysters we’ve ever had in the US and we’ve eaten in Seattle and TX. They were so fresh with the..."

Winnie C

"We eloped in Bar Harbor and chose this as our wedding dinner spot. I contacted Galyn’s a couple weeks prior to make a reservation and they..."

Danielle Gowan

"Delicious! The food was superb. Perfect for a cold November day in beautiful Maine. Our waiter, Andrew, was the best. Galyn’s is a must stop for..."

Marie A

"Had dinner here on a rainy day. There was an hour wait time, but the balcony table is ready, which we took, since. we don't mind getting a little..."

Ed P

"Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Galyn’s. Our waiter. Andrew had a great personality, recommended certain dishes for us, and was..."

Timothy Hutt

"Amazing as always! We had lunch here a few weeks back, and the food, atmosphere and service were fantastic. Every trip to Bar Harbor should..."

Rob Henges

"This is the second meal we have enjoyed here. We visited Bar Harbor in 2018 and discovered this restaurant. It was so memorable, that when we..."

Sally Carle

"This is our favorite lunch spot in bar harbor, for years. We like to sit on the balcony and their seafood soups are the best. They also have several..."

Jeffrey Fine

"Came here for a quiet birthday dinner with my husband and it’s exactly what we got. Our server was very kind and paid attention to everything we..."

Mandi Tahiraj

"Food was amazing. Lobster roll with butter is a yes. Best oysters I’ve had in town. Service was spot on and the drink recommendations were spot..."

Nathan Kleinmeyer

Thirsty Whale Tavern

81/100 (4532 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Went on a road trip to Maine and our last stop was Bar Harbor. After a full day at the Acadia Mountains, we came to the Thirsty Whale Tavern and were..."

Fouzia Rabbany

"The food was so good, my fiancé and I ended up dining here twice. The lobster rolls were stuffed with lobster, the cocktails were delightful, the..."

that jeep lady

"Lobster rolls were really good, clam chowder soup was very tasty and creamy. It was a busy day but I got seated at the bar right away. Great..."

Rachel C

"This was our favorite local spot when my friend and I were visiting Bar Harbor. The prices are fairly reasonable in comparison to a lot of the places..."

Midori Grabowski

"There was about a 1 hour wait on a Tuesday but it's expected in this popular vacation spot. The seafood Platter and clam chowder was very good and my..."

Leonard Crockett

"Visited the Thirsty Whale for lunch during peak summer tourist season in August. Great experience, got a 4-top table up front. A couple of us got..."

Sinitron “Sinitron”

"Awesome atmosphere. Great menu. Loved the fish and chips. Also the shrimp! Mott sticks were tasty! Service was great. Busy night. Sat..."

J-Kube

"The most bang for your buck in bar harbor. The blackened fish sandwich was delicious and the whale salad was surprisingly fresh for a tavern. My..."

Rebecca Ho

"Thirsty Whale is one of my favorite restaurants in Bar Harbor. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I ordered lobster bisque that was..."

Sarah Walsh

"Ended up here after trying to grab lunch at a few spots that ended up being closed for the season. They quickly accommodated us along with our one..."

Emily Elizabeth

"Thirsty Whale offered a cozy snug on a rainy night. Clam chowder was fantastic! The blackened fish and chips were good, but the fried whole belly..."

Mark Richards

"The food here is pretty good. It’s not the best lobster roll in town but it gets the job done. I tried the salmon sandwich which was more like a..."

Alexis Newman

"Great place. Small and very crowded. That is a good sign. Get there early! The bartender was working hard. Very friendly and attentive. Food was just..."

James Miller

"A vibrant local gastropub with lots of seafoods menu! The atmosphere and service were great! Enjoyed lobster rolls and smoked trout dip the..."

Yehwa J

"Great laid back, friendly, fun atmosphere in this lively local drinking and eating establishment. We were in town to hike Acadia National Park for 4..."

John-Marc Clark

"Pictures: smoked trout dip and clam chowder, traditional haddock sandwich. Clam chowder and trout dip were awesome. Haddock sandwich was very..."

Matthew Murtha

"Ven the hostess out front went above and beyond for us! What an asset she is to your establishment! Thank you so much for your kindness! The lobster..."

Dawn Hamilton

"Massive portion sizes here, and lovely food as well! Everyone enjoyed. Southwest Burger; Good amount of bacon, perfectly cooked patty, and just a..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

Stewman's Oceanfront Lobster Pound

81/100 (2872 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and service. Our server Bart was personable and very attentive. The clam chowder was very good. The seafood dip was nothing to write..."

Samantha Glanzmann

"Are outside on the upper deck. Lots of seafood too choose from and we decided on the app that included lobster Claws, crab claws,shrimp and oysters...."

Karen Lee

"We grabbed lunch recently after returning from a whale watching tour. I knew it would be more expensive due to it's location, but it was only a few..."

Nathanael Litter

"We got the seafood dip as an appetizer, and it came out of the kitchen so fast, probably the quickest I've ever gotten an appetizer. And the dip was..."

Desiree Rand

"Food, service, and atmosphere are all completely on point. Absolutely gorgeous location. Super friendly staff, and top-notch quality food. Food and..."

Cory Sheen

"The most amazing lobster/Crab Cake, and the lobster bisque was a little taste of heaven... fried scallops, haddock, clams, and shrimp is what to..."

Eric Navarre

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stewman's Lobster Pound, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience that left me wanting more! From..."

Levani S

"We had out first whole lobster here. I've always been intimidated to try it, but the servers are very nice and helpful. They walk you through..."

Daniel Perry

"The quintessential lobster shack experience. The chips were stale, wouldn’t recommend the fish dip. Our waiter was rude about sending them back and..."

Benjamin Hack

"The food was really pricey but very tasty. My friend got a lobster roll, which he said was absolutely delicious. I had a grilled chicken cabana..."

Alex

Burning Tree

Wheelchair Accessible

"8/12/2022 stopped here for lunch and what a great choice! The restaurant area was closed but you picked from the food choices in the glass display..."

M B

"Great seafood! Great service! Great atmosphere! We kind of just lucked up on this place but very glad we did… can’t wait for an encore..."

Jay Zee

"Absolument fantastique. I was hungry and had a wonderful fresh and health meal. The dining room was closed but I ate outside and what a wonderful..."

Patrick Legault

"Excellent variety of entre options. Many of them fish but with different twists. For example Vietnamese cod. Food was very tasty and service was..."

Jason Georgacakis

"Excellent, excellent! Must try. Great food and very nice desserts made with fresh wild blueberries. My wife found this place while we were looking..."

Andrew Dylag

"We discovered this place once we were coming from Acadia and wanted to try something outside of the town and enjoy non touristy areas. We tried crab..."

Polina Abramova

"I have been on three days trip to Maine and visited this place two times. In the times of covid, the restaurant modified its menu and approach, so..."

Alla St

"We accidentally found this place a week a go when we hiked a little late in Acadia and needed to find dinner and it was a perfect find! The staff was..."

Elizabeth Lee

"Walnut cake with cheese cake icing was amazing. They even made fresh coffee for me. Two thumbs up. Cheese and wine in..."

Alex Bradeis

"The scallop squid in miso broth was so good I drank every drop of the soup. Just enough spicy and acidic for me. The stuffed anari special was also..."

Jeayoon Lee

Mama Dimatteo's

80/100 (1079 ratings)

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Beef and Mushroom Ravioli with Sautéed Kale and a Mushroom Marsala Pan Sauce

Salmon

Saltimbocca

Crab and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Ice Cream

Mount Dessert Ice Cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I recently dined here and had a very pleasant experience. Atmosphere was calm and welcoming. Host was prompt and very helpful. Our server..."

Jon Collier

"Nice Italian place near city center. Service was amazing and attentive. Food was on a smaller portion but it tasted great. Loved the clam chowder...."

Daniel

"We were looking for some good Italian food after having eaten a LOT of Lobster and Clam Chowder over the past few days, and were lucky enough to find..."

Bill Davis

"Mama Dimatteos was a really quaint, cozy Italian restaurant we discovered by reading reviews. We had to get reservations - it is a popular place to..."

John Marshall

"Great outdoor seating surrounded by sunflower, grape, tomato, filled planters. Our waitress, Martha, was very attentive and knowledgeable. We had..."

Herc Williams

"When you need a break from fried seafood, give this place a try. I had the browned gnocchi and my wife the gorgonzola steak. Both were..."

Cory Christensen

"We stopped by for a small meal before turning in for the night; after a full day we didn't want anything heavy so did a few appetizers to share. We..."

Lisa Dale

"Decided to give it a try despite some lackluster reviews, and sadly the food and the experience was average at..."

Bob Rodgers

"Easily the best restaurant we went to in Bar Harbor. We wanted to get something different after getting tired of lobster and being disappointed by..."

Steven Kwon

"Don't let the funky facade and decor fool you. This is the best Italian food for the money in Bar Harbor. Clam and linguine, as well as swordfish..."

Eddie Shields

"This place was Amazing,I really enjoyed eating dinner here. I got buttered spaghetti its not on their menu. I ordered this because I prefer more..."

Nyx Homolka

"Wow! This was the best dining experience we had in Bar Harbor. It’s very easy to miss this hidden gem. It’s not on the main roads and is in a..."

Michelle K

"A very nice find of a restaurant. Our waiter was awesome, and the food was amazing. We have had Mamas Onion soup (as close as you can expect to the..."

Jörg Endres

"The food was absolutely amazing! This restaurant seems like a hidden gem. I’m surprised it is not packed! Please don’t get offended by Alex, he..."

Veronica Chavez

"This place was such a nice find. Multiple servers talked to us & hoped our meal was well. Every single person was kind beyond belief. Cid was our..."

MJ Teti

"This food was better than anything i have ever experienced. me and my father visited mama di matteo’s and were greeted and served by martha which..."

Zaina Flynn

"Clam chowder was not too thick and full of clams and potatoes. The Halibut was tasty and cooked just right. Chocolate flourless cake was..."

Rick Ehrhart

"had dinner last night with our small dog. The food was outstanding and ainwas the service and friendliness! Had delish haddock Parm with pasta ! the..."

Tim Mccarthy

Reading Room Restaurant

80/100 (2108 ratings)

New England Clam Chowder

Pasta

Lamb

Local Baby Lettuce with Chilled Lobster

Porcupine Island Punch

Fish Tacos with a Pesto Salad

Blueberry Salad with Haddock

Chef's Charcuterie Board Of

Crab Cake

Lobster

Local Baby Lettuce with Grilled Chicken

Chowder

Cheesecakes

Taste of Maine Seafood Platrer

Cheesecake

Lobster Bisque

Cakes

Maine Coast Mussels & Clams

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"We celebrated our anniversary here and ordered dinner as part of a package for staying here. The ambiance (view, live music) was inviting! The food..."

Nick Nebelsky

"First time and we really enjoyed it. The table views were excellent and the food was just as good. The filets were cooked perfectly and well..."

Ben Dalianis

"This is a "DON'T MISS" restaurant. The STAFF was attentive and was not on top of you to eat quickly. They gave great suggestions for the meal when..."

Michele Clark

"We had a great dining experience at the reading room. We ordered the lazy lobster and the filet. My wife has seafood allergies and Chef T came to our..."

Sc White

"Very nice place with fantastic views. The staff was very friendly and the food was good. I had swordfish, which was delicious, and my girlfriend had..."

Joe Galindo

"Wow! What a view and excellent service. Chef Zach has made such a wonderful impact on the menu and the drinks were delicious too! This is a must..."

Sorah Shin

"The view was immaculate and the seared scallops just as good. The staff was timely and courteous, though a bit detached. Unfortunately 2 of our party..."

Patrick D

"We went there for our anniversary dinner and the food was excellent. I had duck confit and it was amazing. We shared the whipped blueberry cheesecake..."

Angela Lee Aki

"The quality of food was top-notch! We really enjoyed our dinner here. The piano was nice to listen to..."

Scarlet

"Very fancy here almost felt under dressed but it was ok. The food was great but we had reservations for 8:30pm which was late and felt like they were..."

Stephanie Lehrer

"My wife really enjoyed the seared sea scallops and all the sides with it! Atmosphere and service were top notch! I've never heard a Jimmy Buffett..."

Keith Guin

"A wonderful experience. Very nicely designed restaurant with panoramic views of the harbor. The hotel is historical and dates back to the 1800s! The..."

Austin

"We dined at this restaurant two times during our stay at the hotel. Fine dining at its best. Location: inside the Bar Harbor Inn, with beautiful..."

Lovin’RetiredLife123abc

"We had a very great time there and delicious dinner but remember that you should reserve a table..."

Mariia Yakiviuk

"The view in this place is unbelievable. Breakfast was really good. We had the lobster frittata and the French toast. Service was incredible...."

Marlin Andre Aranguren

"We ate here our first night in Bar Harbor. It was also our anniversary. Whether you just want a nice dinner or something special, the atmosphere is..."

Megan Toler

"Amazing food, wine, and dessert! We enjoyed the surf and turf and the swordfish as well as the whipped blueberry cheesecake for dessert. Only thing..."

Ben Feeney

"To start, there was some confusion over our reservation. We thought it was one night and Marius thought it was another. Marius ultimately made it..."

Jax Gurl

La Bella Vita

80/100 (1294 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Busy rainy weekend evening and this placed lived upto the hype. Restaurant located within the hotel, wears a warm woody welcoming ambiance. And the..."

Harshit Mahajan

"Wow! The service was incredible, super attentive and nice. The food wasn’t anything to write home about, but the view of the water and the service..."

Kalen Ponzoha

"Inside was very cosy. We ordered two pizzas and they were so good. The brick makes the difference. Our waiter was so kind, unfortunately, I can’t..."

Caner Tol

"Had breakfast here and we were served by Denislav. The service was great and we even got help when we wanted something to wrap the leftover sandwich..."

Pgogo

"My fiancé and I had dinner here about a month ago, and it was delicious! The servers were really on the top of their game, and the food was..."

Breland Green

"We had a party of 8 with two young children. Service was great. Prices reasonable. Food was..."

Todd Shobert

"Amazing breakfast!!! The limoncello pancakes are the best pancakes we have ever tried, very light and..."

Christopher Tucker

"Excellent food from appetizer to salad to entree. The staff was exceptional, from waitstaff to the manager. The manager came to my table three times..."

Paula Carson Charette

"We have been coming here yearly and I cannot say how much I enjoy their pizza and pasta! Everything is so fresh and delicious and the service at the..."

Katherine Ferris

"What an excellent dinner we had! Our waiter was soproper and excellent but still made us roll with laughter 😃 I had the most delicious dishes,..."

John Fitzpatrick

"Best breakfast in town. The stuffed french toast is the best. We went twice for breakfast during our stay in Bar Harbor. We tried the omelet the..."

Geraldine Vega Pizarro

"What a fabulous restaurant. All the staff were hustling working hard. The bartender was the best. He was making drinks for the restaurant and..."

James Miller

"Early start to our day so returning to bar harbor after Cadillac Mt and walk across to bar Island at low tide, there are not a lot of breakfast..."

Jen Cozine

"I visited here for lunch After a hike in Acadia. The ambience was nice; they’d outdoor seating by too! I tried the only vegetarian dish on the c..."

Swap

"The wait staff here are very friendly. The drinks are made well and the blueberry mojito is very tasty. The Italian soup was good but for one small..."

Chris Stovall

"Great food, service, and wine list. We enjoyed our dinner before few nights in La Bella Vita. A friend of mine and I shared a Halibut dish and Umbria..."

Zorica Volaš

"We ate breakfast and dinner at this establishment each day that we stayed in Bar Harbor. Can’t beat the location and view! The food was excellent,..."

Wendy van Ginkel

"Definitely recommended for gluten-free food lovers! Pizza and salad both were delicious. Service was super fast and staff was super friendly and..."

Burcu Gozluklu

Looking Glass Restaurant

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Serves Alcohol

Accepts Discover

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Free off-street parking

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"If you have time and patience, come here for the view and a delicious, relaxed meal experience. This place is a gem and is not overpriced. Serving..."

Camille Bianca

"During our stay at the Wonder View Inn, We decided to have breakfast at Looking Glass. The restaurant lives up to its name, providing stunning views..."

Anirudh Pillai

"The view is spectacular. The ambiance was great. Nice place to chill and enjoy a good meal. We had an eggs benedict and a bagel. They were both tasty..."

william warder

"We stayed at the Wonderview Inn and came to the looking glass for breakfast (unfortunately they do not serve dinner anymore, lots of missed revenue!)..."

noelle gosselin

"It's a great spot if you want to start your day with a view. This is a breakfast restaurant inside Wonder Inn Hotel in Bar Harbor. Outdoor seating..."

Elif Asar

"I personally had a good experience at this place. Beautiful view, good service and really delicious food . I had pancakes with fruit plate , it was..."

Alisa Vorobyeva

"Great views!! Variety on the menu, good food and..."

Vickie DiBarri

"Had breakfast 3 times during our stay at the bluenose inn. The food was great and we had pretty much all of the options the menu has to offer. The..."

jérémy fabian

"What a great find. A waiter we had for dinner the night before recommended the Looking Glass for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Friendly you..."

Valerie Cerato

"This place was wonderful! We got there and were seated right next to the window which was an amazing view. We watched as the tide went down and..."

Joce Dewey

"We found this place accidentally by following a sign to ocean views and a Hampton Inn hotel on Cleftstone Rd . Much to our surprise the ocean views..."

maureen benjamin

"Beautiful restaurant, great service, and amazing views! This restaurant responded well to covid. The seating is generously spaced out and the food..."

Camden McKenzie

"Amazing food, with an amazing view. What else you can ask for early in the morning! The best place in town for breakfast..."

Kristiyana Marcheva

"Beautiful view and excellent Gluen Free options. The Eggs Benedict was very..."

Michael Brintnall

"Beautiful view, great food. It is a shame not open for more meals. Top of Morning breakfast, highly..."

Denise Broich

"Everything about this place was amazing. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. We went here for a birthday dinner and everyone licked their..."

Kimberly M

Testa's Bar & Grill

79/100 (2762 ratings)

Eggs Benedict with Shaved Country Ham

Captain Colie's Lobster Roll

Tapas

Clam Chowder

Fish

Kale Caesar w Grilled Shrimp

Blueberry & Peach Margarita

Haddock

Blueberry Pancakes

Bacon Pancakes w Maple Peanut Butter Syrup

Blueberry Pie

Crab

Overnight Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

Atlantic 04609 Double IPA

Coconut Shrimp Our Way

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came for breakfast and it was pretty good! Service was quick and meals were feeling. My friend ordered the lobster Benedict and she did mention the..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"Outstanding food. My shrimp tacos were a work of art and absolutely delicious! My family and friends enjoyed the lobster rolls, and even the..."

Ryan Heller

"The food was really good. We ordered a plate of pastries for the table-cinnamon donut...not a cinnamon roll, a blue berry donut and blueberry muffin...."

Emily D

"I can not say this enough - DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese (don't forget to add bacon!) and the shrimp tacos. The..."

Cassandra Claxton

"Everything, from food to service to general ambience, is great. Best dinner experience so far on our Bar Harbor trip. My husband had ribeye while I..."

Eleni

"They took a walk in party of 7 on a Friday night with no issues. Patrick, our server, was super busy but showed just the right amount of..."

Catherine Mullen

"This was our first stop in Bar Harbor, and it was a wonderful experience. Very nice atmosphere for a date night, and the staff were very..."

Tom S

"I really enjoyed this place. My party is 4 didn't have reservations and were walking around trying to find a place for dinner. Luckily Testas had..."

Sameer Afsar

"Enjoyed an excellent meal at Testas! I started with a grilled shrimp, spinach and kale caeser salad..my entrée was the blackened haddock tacos..both..."

JON ZERRLAUT

"Coconut Shrimp and blueberry sweet chili sauce, lobster tacos and hot lobster roll. Very good. Zhenia was awesome. The blueberry sauce should be..."

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"Went here for lunch and it was super good!! They are family friendly and pet friendly. Cassidy was our server and she was fantastic, really..."

Joanna Baryza

"My husband Joe, our doggie Maisie and I traveled north with our teardrop camper. We went to Acadia National park and drove to the top of Cadillac..."

Linda Seltzer

"Excellent service and nice view by the window. Taste of Maine comes with a whole lobster, clams and mussels. Coconut shrimp was the best thing with..."

Mae

"I think I waddled out of the restaurant I ate so well! I started with their homemade tomato basil soup (very good), moved onto their shrimp tacos..."

Demelza Ramirez

"Great place, great food, great service. We went twice for dinner because it was so good. They made the best chicken alfredo I ever had with homemade..."

Geraldine Vega Pizarro

"One of the cheapest lobster dinners in town, and a great choice. I got the lobster dinner and loved it. The tail is already cracked when served, but..."

Nathaniel Demuth

"The bar has been set for medium rare rib eyes. Absolutely amazing. Cooked to perfection. Melted in my mouth along with the potato’s. The..."

roninportfolio

"Simple but fantastic lunch, the blackened haddock sandwich was a perfect portion and delicious. Even fries and chips were good with it. Staff was..."

Robert Luthcke

"Very good food, not much room for improvement. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and it was very fresh. The fish tacos were very good and fairly priced. A..."

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