Dining
Good food and great vibesThe Mount Desert Island dining experience offers a variety of fresh, delicious cuisine. With so many options you’ll have your choice between budget friendly and fine dining, famous establishments and favorite hidden gems. Whether it be dining in the downtown areas, finding your next favorite drink at a local craft brewery, sitting seaside enjoying local seafood from area fisherpeople or hiking with a picnic full of local farmer’s market food, there is something for everyone.
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Bar Harbor & Off Island
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Atlantic Brewing Company featuring Mainely Meat Barbeque
207-288-9200
http://www.atlanticbrewing.com/mainly-meat-bbq/
The Atlantic Brewing Company is home to Mainely Meat Barbecue. Pulled pork, sausages, ribs and chicken, as well as baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad are available seven days a week in season, with an all you can eat buffet every Saturday. The Atlantic Brewing Company’s full line of ales, plus seasonal specialties, are all available on tap at the bar. You can enjoy a pint and a great meal in our restaurant, or take it outside to sit in the sun in our courtyard.
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The Bar Harbor Regency
207-288-9723
https://www.barharborregency.com/labella-vita
We offer several dining experiences in the heart of Bar Harbor.
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Brasserie Le Brun
207-801-9040
https://lebrunmaine.com/
A French restaurant marked by fresh, local ingredients elevated by masterful techniques.
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Cafe' This Way
207-288-4483
https://www.cafethisway.com/
Welcome to Café This Way an exceptional dining experience in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine. Artfully prepared meals are served in a setting as comfortable as your own living room, as relaxed as your front porch.
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2 Cats
207-288-2808
https://www.twocatsbarharbor.com
At 2 Cats we know you want to eat fresh, unprocessed food. That’s why we spend more energy and money on the most wholesome ingredients available. We are very picky about what goes into our food. We even grow our own herbs. Best of all, we bake our own bread, biscuits, and melt-in-your-mouth muffins right here in our own bakery each and every day.
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The Chart Room
207-288-9740
https://www.chartroombarharbor.com/
The Chart Room, a longtime favorite of summer visitors and local residents alike for sumptuous shore dinners, offers a full menu of traditional and chef-prepared seafood dishes, including broiled fish, boiled lobster, steamed clams, and fried shrimp. Located just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, the Chart Room provides a wonderful New England setting right on the water overlooking Frenchman Bay. Dine on our own pier or indoors while enjoying the wonderful ocean panorama.
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Galyn’s Restaurant
207-288-5077
https://www.galynsbarharbor.com/
Learn about the Geddy’s legend as you enjoy gourmet wood-fired pizza, seafood favorites, steaks, grilled chicken and burgers and more! Check out the photographs and memorabilia on the walls. Where Bonnie Raitt, Winton Marsalis, Arlo Guthrie and more have entertained in the past. Located across from Agamont Park and the Town Pier, Geddy’s is one stop you should not miss during your vacation! Open 7 days a week year-round. Serving lunch and dinner.
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Geddy’s
207-288-5077
https://geddys.com/
Learn about the Geddy’s legend as you enjoy gourmet wood-fired pizza, seafood favorites, steaks, grilled chicken and burgers and more! Check out the photographs and memorabilia on the walls. Where Bonnie Raitt, Winton Marsalis, Arlo Guthrie and more have entertained in the past. Located across from Agamont Park and the Town Pier, Geddy’s is one stop you should not miss during your vacation! Open 7 days a week year-round. Serving lunch and dinner.
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Havana
207-288-2822
https://www.havanamaine.com/
Havana is American fine dining with a Latin flair, great atmosphere, extensive wine list, knowledgeable staff and sophisticated menu. Seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes are flavored with intelligence and respect and change weekly, sometimes daily. Havana is located in downtown Bar Harbor, just a short stroll up Main Street.
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Jack Russell’s Steakhouse & Brewery
207-288-5214
https://www.steakbarharbor.com/
Open year-round 4- 9 pm or later. Offering steak, seafood, and brewery specialty drinks.
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Jordan’s Restaurant
207-288-3586
https://www.jordanswildblueberry.com/
This unpretentious breakfast and lunch joint has been dishing up filling fare since 1976, and offers a glimpse of old Bar Harbor before T-shirt shops dominated the economy. Breakfast is the specialty, with a broad selection of three-egg omelets. But everyone comes here for the huge blueberry muffins and pancakes; all made with wild Maine blueberries.
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Lompoc Café
207-901-0004
https://www.lompoccafe.com/
Unpretentious backstreet hangout with a leafy patio & bocce serves up an inventive bar menu.
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Mama DiMatteo’s
207-288-3666
http://www.mamadimatteos.com/
Chef-owned, Mama DiMatteo’s has been in Bar Harbor since 1985. Eric Olsen started Mama’s as a family-style, casual Italian restaurant. It has evolved over the years with the development of Eric’s signature dish, Tuscan Tenderloin, a superb cut grilled with aromatic flavors of rosemary and fresh sage, and accented with sweet Gorgonzola butter. Ingredients of every item on the menu are treated with respect, examined constantly for freshness and excellence, and presented with a flair for harmony in flavor and color.
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McKay’s Public House
207-288-2002
https://www.mckayspublichouse.com/
McKay’s Public House has recaptured the traditional elegance of Bar Harbor’s past in its historic Victorian building on Main Street, Bar Harbor. It showcases original fireplaces, copper tables, and oak wainscoting in its comfortable dining rooms in which the creative local and organic cuisine is served year-round.
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Mother’s Kitchen
207-288-4403
https://www.coffeematter.biz/
Mother’s Kitchen in a small gourmet sandwich shop and catering company located in Town Hill, Maine. We specialize in homemade food made with local, organic, and fresh ingredients. If you are looking for a breakfast sandwich, a great lunch, a delicious baked good or coffee and a friendly hello, stop by and check us out! Catering year-round.
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Pat’s Pizza
207-667-6011
https://www.ellsworthpatspizza.com/
We are a family restaurant offering a full menu of hot and cold sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, desserts and many other items sure to satisfy anyone’s appetite. All our patrons enjoy our relaxed atmosphere, great service and delicious food! Make sure you ask your waiter/waitress about our daily specials!
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Pizzeria 131
207-288-4700
https://pizzeria131.com/
A revamped family restaurant serving pizzas, burgers, wings, and other comfort things – with an emphasis on quality food and friendly service! Decked out with a full bar, indoor and outdoor seating – offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and entertainment for all ages. We have TVs, sports, Buzztime trivia, a pool table and arcade game machines.
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Rosalie’s Pizza
207-288-5666
https://www.rosaliespizza.com/
The Crowe family began making pizza from scratch in 1981 and have stuck to the time-tested recipe that keeps people coming back again and again. Rosalie’s offers an affordable experience with the best food and fun! In addition to our famous pizza, we also offer salads, calzones, subs, and pasta dinners. Put a quarter in the Wurlitzer jukebox and pick your favorite song, still played on vinyl 45s.
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The Reading Room Restaurant
800-248-3351
https://barharborinn.com/dining.html
Refined pleasures await you in the Reading Room Restaurant. You will enjoy a dining experience where the delicious cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the breathtaking ocean view. Our menu includes fresh seafood, choice cuts of meat, and memorable desserts. The Inn’s nightly entertainment of grand piano music provides just the complement to the fine dining. Hearty breakfasts and delicious dinners are served daily. Dress code is informal.
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Royal Indian
207-801-9418
https://www.facebook.com/people/Royal-Indian/100031013182369/
We are serving the best dishes from India and Nepal using fresh local ingredients and high quality spices.
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Salsa Verde Grill
270 Main St.
207-901-0017 https://salsaverdegrill.com/index.php/about-us-2/ -
Salt and Steel
207-288-0447
https://www.saltandsteelbh.com/
Established in beautiful downtown Bar Harbor, Maine in 2019, Salt & Steel is the first restaurant collaboration for owners and fiancées Chef Bobby Will and Kimberly Kraus. Daily sourcing of the freshest local produce, meat and fish from Maine’s master purveyors will ensure a unique and exciting experience each time you visit. Our Sommelier Brad Haskel has carefully cultivated an extensive list of wines designed to perfectly complement your meal, and we also offer a full bar for classic cocktails to enjoy. We cannot wait to welcome you
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Siam Orchid
207-288-9669
https://www.siamorchidme.com/
Chef owned and operated. Authentic Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar. Open 7 days a week for dine in or take out.
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Side Street Café
207-801-2591
https://www.sidestreetbarharbor.com/
A fresh take on fresh food. Open 7 days and 7 nights per week for lunch, dinner and late night. Comfortable dining room, bar and new patio. We feature local art and live music as well as other special events.
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Testa’s Restaurant
207-288-3327
https://www.testasbarharbor.com/
Testa’s opened their first restaurant in Palm Beach in 1921. They have been in Bar Harbor since 1934. Through the grater part of this century and continuing today, the Testa family has made every effort to maintain both the quality of their food and the feeling of warmth and cordiality that Michael Testa, Sr. introduced to Palm Beach 80 years ago.
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The Thirsty Whale Tavern
207-288-9335
https://www.thirstywhaletavern.com/
Eat hearty and enjoy the charming pub atmosphere. We are known for our lobster rolls, famous fish sandwiches, homemade chowders, seafood, burgers and more. The portions are great and the prices even better. At the Whale, you’ll never go thirsty—the bar is fully stocked and there are fourteen draught lines featuring local and regional craft beers. Families are welcome, we have live bands every Friday and Saturday night with no cover charge, and there is an outdoor beer garden where smoking is permitted. ADA compliant. Open 11am-1am year round. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
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West Street Café
207-288-5242
https://www.weststreetcafe.com/
Located on the West Street waterfront of downtown Bar Harbor, we are a popular family restaurant serving traditional New England fare at a good price. We offer over a dozen delicious Maine lobster entrees, as well as other fresh local seafood, great steak, pasta and chicken dishes and, of course – blueberry pie!
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Atlantic Brewing Company featuring Mainely Meat Barbeque
207-288-9200
http://www.atlanticbrewing.com/mainly-meat-bbq/
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Northeast & Seal Harbors
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123 Main Street
207-276-4166
https://www.123neh.com/
Enjoy coffee, ice cream, freshly prepared meals, take out options, a seafood and vegetable market, and more. Come visit us for our daily family dinner or book our private table in the evening. We are teaming up with local farmers, Mother Nature and basing our meals and products on gems in our own backyard. Offerings may change daily, but one thing won’t change: our commitment to feeding you well.
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Abel’s Lobster
207-276-8211
https://www.abelslobstermdi.com/
Abel’s gets everyone’s vote for “lobster pound in the best setting.” Set in a spruce grove overlooking the incomparably beautiful Somes Sound, you can sit outside at picnic tables lit by torcheres or inside a large and cozy knotty pine dining room. Of course, the lobster dinner and blueberry pie are great, as are the Caesar salads with either lobster or grilled chicken. But the other thing you get at Abel’s is first-rate, fast and friendly waitress service. In fact, it’s both the setting and the service that distinguish Abel’s (and set its prices a bit higher). The business is still family-run.
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The Colonel’s Restaurant & Bakery
207-276-5147
https://www.colonelsrestaurant.com/
Known around town simply as “The Colonel’s,” this restaurant serves up simple fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In front, the bakery turns out delicious breads, rolls, croissants, turnovers, and muffins, as well as cookies, cakes, whoopee pies, and other sumptuous desserts. Make sure to try one of the glazed donut twists, with or without chocolate drizzled over the top. The kitchen serves up seafood specials, as well as burgers and pizza. You can also have your meal wrapped up for takeout.
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Copita's
207-276-8174
https://www.copitamaine.com/
Copita features local and thoughtfully sourced cuisine highlighting New England at its best. Intimate atmosphere with an excellent selection of wines, cocktails, and spirits.
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The Docksider
207-276-3965
Traditional Maine seafood shack, with old wooden tables and chairs, nautical items hanging from the walls and ceiling, and a small deck where you can sit outside and enjoy sandwiches, seafood, and ice cream. And the food is wonderful; delectable lobster, tasty crabmeatau gratin, surprisingly great burgers, and delicious fish sandwiches are just a few of the meals you can get at the Docksider.
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The Islesford Dock Restaurant
207-244-7494
https://www.islesforddock.com/
Located on Little Cranberry Island, our restaurant view is of the fishing harbor and across the water to the mountains of Acadia National Park. From the beginning, in 1993, we have featured the finest ingredients and prepared them simply and thoughtfully. Accessed via passenger ferry, water taxi, or dinner cruise excursions from Northeast Harbor (see Ferries under the Services tab).
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Jordan Pond House
207-276-3781
https://jordanpondhouse.com/jordan-pond-house/
The dining traditions of Jordan Pond House date back to the late 1800s. During that era teahouses were established to cater to the growing number of sophisticated summer visitors. Today, Jordan Pond House continues these dining traditions featuring our famous baked popovers and homemade ice cream, fresh Maine seafood, and the finest poultry, meats and vegetables. We invite all Acadia’s visitors to share in this unique dining experience surrounded by the mountains, forests, and waters of Jordan Pond.
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Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant
207-276-3958
https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseInnandRestaurant/
The Lighthouse Restaurant is open 7 days a week serving delicious and palate pleasing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Our cuisine ranges from traditional local favorites to gourmet specialties.
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Milk & Honey
3 Old Firehouse Ln
Northeast Harbor
207-276-4003 https://milkandhoneykitchen.com/Casual counter-service café serving sandwiches, pastries, coffee, beer/wine. Patio and indoor seating.
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The Nor'Easter Pound and Market
207-276-8035
https://northeastlobster.com/
Kindness, sustainability, satisfaction. At The Nor’Easter our culture of enthusiasm and passion to provide the freshest and tastiest food will be shown by the energy and attention we give to our products and customers. This will not only be apparent in the quality of the final product but also in the pride we take in how we conduct ourselves.
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Peabody’s at the Asticou
207-276-3344
https://www.asticou.com/the-restaurant
Peabody’s at The Asticou Inn features breathtaking views of Northeast Harbor and offers delicious seasonal dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as the Sunday Brunch complete with made to order omelets and a carving station. In addition to its cuisine, Peabody’s offers a wine list from across the US and Europe with a depth and quality for any diner wanting the perfect glass to accompany their meal.
*Closed for renovations summer 2024
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Seaside Deli & Sweets
5 Sea St.
Northeast Harbor
(207) 801-8788 https://www.facebook.com/p/Seaside-Deli-Sweets-100063697085134/
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123 Main Street
207-276-4166
https://www.123neh.com/
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Southwest Harbor & Tremont
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Archie’s Lobster
90 Tremont Rd
Tremont
207-266-9225 ArchiesLobster@gmail.com https://www.archieslobster.com/Family of Commercial Lobsterman creating fresh seafood made to order daily. Trap to table fresh out of the water lobster dinners to daily picked lobster meat for a delish sweet and salty lobster rolls.
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Batson River Fish Camp
207-244-5036
https://theclaremonthotel.com/dining/batson-fish-camp-menu/
Batson River Fish Camp is your on-the-water headquarters for small plates and cocktails.
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Beal’s Lobster Pier
207-244-3202
https://bealslobster.com/
Since their first year of operation in 1932, Beal’s Lobster Pier has maintained operation as a year-round, working fish and lobster pier. If you swing by Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor today, you’ll experience many of the same authentic Maine fishing practices you would’ve seen more than 80 years ago – fishermen splicing lines, tying off boats, and hauling in nets and traps full of the freshest seafood around.
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Bub’s Burritos
19 Clark Point Rd
Southwest Harbor
207-244-8300 https://www.instagram.com/bubsburritos/?hl=enBub’s serves homemade, tasty mexican food and great margaritas. Our food is made fresh daily with only the finest ingredients.
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Café Drydock & Inn
207-244-5842
https://www.cafedrydockinn.com/
Join us for lunch and dinner, or our lighter fare menu which is available all evening, or just relax with a cocktail. We open for the day at 11:00 am serving lunch till 4:00 pm, then dinner and lighter fare till 9:30 in the early and late season and 10:00 in the peak of summer. Our lounge is open till 10:30 pm with great music on Wednesday nights and lots of fun people.
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Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound
(207) 244-8021
https://www.charlotteslegendarylobsters.com/
There’s nary a dull moment at Charlotte Gill’s freewheeling lobster pound, where baby goats gambol about in the adjacent field, the affable staff hustles summer eats from the tiny kitchen, and the lobsters sometimes get to have as much fun as the customers. Gill’s 83-year-old dad, Charles, likes to sit outside, chat with visitors, and take it all in.
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Clark Point Cafe
4 Clark Point Rd
Southwest Harbor
207-244-8282 https://www.facebook.com/p/Clark-Point-Cafe-100091566231048/Incredible dishes and pastries, global atmosphere and super courteous staff. A great addition to the culinary tapestry of Mt. Desert Island’s quiet side.
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Eat-a-Pita and Café
207-266-0033
https://eatapitasouthwestharbor.com/
Sandwiches, salads, smoothies and more served inside or out in the middle of Southwest Harbor village.
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Harbor Table
207-244-8247
https://harbortable.net/
A menu of locally focused comfort food in a snug restaurant that has a bar.
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The Islesford Dock Restaurant
207-244-7494
https://www.islesforddock.com/
Located on Little Cranberry Island at the end of century-old former coal dock, our restaurant view is of the fishing harbor and across the water to the mountains of Acadia National Park. Since the beginning in 1993, we have featured the finest ingredients and prepared them simply and thoughtfully. Accessed via passenger ferry, water taxi, or dinner cruise excursions from Northeast Harbor (see Ferry services at bottom of page).
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Little Fern
207-244-5038
https://theclaremonthotel.com/dining/
With a lively bar area and a friendly staff that treats you like royalty, Little Fern is the heart and soul of The Claremont Hotel. More than a restaurant, Little Fern is a gathering place with a majestic bank of windows that brings the beauty of Somes Sound to your table. The menu is a celebration of Maine food featuring an eclectic mix of Down East essentials and imaginative creations.
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Little Notch Bakery
207-244-3357
207-244-4043
https://www.littlenotchcafe.com/
Freshly made breads, pastries, pies and cookies as well as delicious gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soups and and pastas in a relaxed atmosphere. An island tradition with a distinctive Italian flair
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Next Level Sports Bar
207- 244-8010
https://nextlevelsportsme.com/
Cold drinks and tasty bar food in Southwest Harbor, ME. Swing by to watch your favorite team play while enjoying a basket of wings, or bring your family by for a bite to eat.
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Peter Trouts
207-244-8619
https://petertrouts.com/restaurant
Offering Indoor and Outdoor Dining overlooking Southwest Harbor and Acadia’s , as well as Curbside Pickup for Lunch and Dinner.
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Red Sky Restaurant
207-244-0476
http://www.redskyrestaurant.com/
An addition to Southwest Harbor is brought to you by Sawyer’s Specialties Wine & Cheese – this wine bar style restaurant serves wine friendly half and whole portions of innovative creations including salads, cheese & olive plates, bruschetta, seafood crepes, desserts and more. A nice selection of wines by the bottle or glass. Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
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The Salt Shop
360 Main Street
207-244-8711 Southwest Harbor https://www.saltshopswh.com/Salt Shop is a local, family owned & operated, take-out eatery in the heart of downtown Southwest Harbor. Our mission is to provide sweet and savory bites with pride, originality and honesty. Whether you’re looking to fill your bellies after you conquer that hike or satisfy that sweet tooth after dinner, we have something for everyone in your group!
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Seaside Dairy Bar
42 Tremont Rd
Bass Harbor
207-244-8138 https://www.facebook.com/p/Seaside-Dairy-Bar-100071105482704/Family owned take out business specializing in local, fresh Maine seafood. We have an amazing selection of hard and soft serve ice cream. Stop by for your favorite meal and finish it off with your choice of over 40 flavors of ice cream!
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Thurston’s Lobster Pound
207-244-7600
https://www.thurstonforlobster.com/
Serving our own, fresh from the boat lobsters, and everything that goes along with them, right on the shore of Mount Desert Island’s busiest working harbor. Our menu is centered around locally harvested lobster and crab, while also offering a full range of options for those without a love for seafood. Your meal, whether a traditional lobster dinner, or a cheeseburger and potato salad, will be prepared with the freshest ingredients. Chowders—Sandwiches, Desserts—Beer and Wine.
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The Upper Deck
207-244-8442
https://upperdeckdining.com/
Visit the Upper Deck to experience a relaxing atmosphere, to find a peace of mind and to enjoy their diverse, delicious, gourmet menu. Their extensive choice of side and main dishes and appetizers, as well as NA and alcoholic beverages are made to make your taste buds happy!
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Seafood Ketch
47 Shore Rd
Bass Harbor
207-244-7463 https://seafoodketch.com/Temp your taste buds with our land – and sea – inspired specials.
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Archie’s Lobster