These were the best oysters I have ever had in my life!! I really wanted to try this place out when…read moreI was planning my trip to Acadia and I am so glad I stopped by. I was here in the summer (August) and although Bar Harbor gets pretty busy during this time, there was little to no wait when I came around 4pm. The bar is quite charming, nothing fancy but feels very welcoming. The oysters were so sweet and fresh, and the mignonette was soo darn good! I still think about these oysters to this day...

20 stars. Zhanna slinging drinks and oysters must have been an octopus in another life, her hands…read morenever stopped moving and yet she was calm, fun, and as hospitable as it comes even with a bar stuffed as full as it could be in the heat of the day. No one wanted for anything. We were truly in awe of her. Fun place with good patrons and a far far better waterin' hole than any other option. Loved our drinks. Oysters were local and fresh and delicious.

The food was delicious and the service was quick! Had a lot of yummy looking options on the menu…read moretoo.

I really liked this place…read more It has a nice ambiance, excellent views, and a good menu. My wife was happy with her beet salad; my sushirrito was excellent. My one negative is their lack of hot alcoholic drinks. They don't warm their sake and don't offer an Irish coffee. I know Bar Harbor is a summer town, but we got here at the beginning of the season: it's still cold! But that's my only negative. The Loft is a winner.

Great service, great food, great location…read more Well, that's three greats in one review which means this is a Great place to have a bite!

In the end, the food absolutely overcame the distraction of the dysfunctional check-in process and…read morethe length of time for the meal due to the kitchen being backed up. I frankly almost left after 15-20 minutes of standing at the host stand with no one to help. The crowd was growing restless to say the least and no one really seemed to care at 18 Central. Once seated inside, I was drawn to the view out the back of the restaurant over Rockport Harbor. Pretty amazing to say the least. The food then turned the tide. From the country pate to the scallop crudo to, of course, the oysters, the food was excellent! The entrees got rave reviews, as well, with the BBQ chicken with a jerk flavor being go flavorful and savory. The fried chicken with a bit of heat also was a crowd pleaser,and finally, the steak frites were done very well. Personally, I also loved their cocktail and wine menu, which had some innovation without trying to be too off the beaten path. Overall, I would go back, but I would book earlier in the evening and come with my patience in tow.

This place was truly special. My wife and I stayed in bar harbor during the offseason to avoid…read moretourists, but of course that comes with tons of restaurants not being open. We were thrilled to find this restaurant open and the food was exceptional. Great prices as well considering how high quality everything was. I can't recommend this place

I really wanted to give this more stars - but couldn't be honest and do that. First - the place is…read morejust as cute as could be. Right on Main St in Bar Harbor - it has potential for days! Then there was the service. We ordered 3 hot lobster rolls and a crabby patty. It took a little over an hour from ordering to getting our food. And they were not busy and had enough staff. Maybe our order failed to get turned in? It happens. But, we were enjoying the patio and the beautiful day. The food was delicious - but paid extra for the lobster rolls to be 'hot' - and they were warm at best. I would like to assume/hope it was just an off day for Peekytoe - we wanted to really love it.

Came here for breakfast. We ordered food and for some reason no one asked us if we want it to go or…read morenot, they just gave us to go plates even though we were dining in. Which was a little weird. I had avocado salmon toast which was ok. I had a smaller portion and it was way too small so I had to order pumpkin spice chia pudding. The toast was pretty decent. Chia seed pudding was ok, not very good. Breakfast burrito that my husband got was ok. We also had a berry smoothie which was decent as well. It was weirdly empty, and it connects to another restaurant, so it's not very inviting or relaxing to be inside. It seems like more a to go place than a nice relaxing sit down breakfast place. Didn't really enjoy the whole experience. Also was very overpriced to receive food in a carton container.

Love it. Love the freshness and the made to order. Bummer is you have to pay to park and it adds…read moreup. Asked the cashier if they can add more ginger, yes for a up charge. Smoothie came but I hardly tasted it. Maybe they forgot. Who knows

5 stars for location and ambiance Food was very good too…read more.. some New England coastal classics. Large portions for entrees Or kids took us here for anniversary and it was a lovely experience. Service also great. It's pretty spendy, you're paying for an awesome view and upscale dining.

A beautiful restaurant with a romantic feel and live piano, this is the perfect location for a date…read morenight in bar harbor. I have been to this restaurant only a few times, but am extremely satisfied each time by the selection of dishes. The service differs each time, but wait staff are really great overall. I recently had a not so great experience with the hosts, where they were very dismissive, so that definitely lowers my rating and inclination to come back. They have a great selection of starters including soups and salads. We always try their seasonal compressed fruit salad, and their soups are good as well. We started out with complimentary bread and blueberry butter, which was nothing to write home about. They also serve different aperitif which we love. For entrees they have great steaks, but this time I tried the scallops and they were perfect. Loved the crispy potatoes and onions as well. My partner got the prosciutto wrapped cod, which was a little dry and maybe overcooked. I think the prices here are quite reasonable, but it is more of a place you come for the experience and views. We definitely recommend as a special place to eat while visiting the island, but the recent service has definitely made me less inclined to visit again.

The food was* really good, but the insane service and how genuinely nice everyone was still makes…read morethis a spot worth going to. The staff went out of their way to be welcoming and attentive, and that kind of experience honestly stands out more than the meal sometimes. You leave remembering the people more than the food. My apologies I corrected wasn't to was. The food was really good Sorry for the error

I actually loved Geddy's. I know it's a tourist establishment, but, we are tourists and they had a…read morewonderful menu and ambiance. We requested to sit by the window to have my birthday lunch and loved watching the sun set over the water. This is in a prime spot right by the wharf and has a gorgeous view of the water by the windows, but has a great bar and more seating in the back. Menu is huge with sandwiches, fish, pizzas, salads, etc. We went with the warmed brown butter lobster roll and a margarita pizza add sausage. My husband is a pizza guy - has it like 5x a week - so he's picky. He loved this pizza and said it was really top tier. I also thought it was very good - crust and toppings all great and cooked well. Sometimes margarita pizzas are runny due to less cheese/sauce ratio but this one was good and crust was yummy. The lobster roll was a different way to have it - I usually have it in the mayonnaise sauce chilled, this one was warmed up with brown butter on a delicious bun. Very good. They have 3 different lobster rolls on the menu to satisfy whatever the craving/need. For desset - we chose the chocolate death parfait. It was SO good. Not something I would usually get bc it was so heavy - but we were in town for my birthday so, treat yo self! Layers of chocolate cake, dense white marscapone cream and chocolate mousse with caramel and toffee chunks. Yeah, sign me up for that. Don't forget to visit their gift shop directly underneath and off to the side - it's huge! It actually has far more than the standard cup and t-shirt or hat. Expect loads of gifts and souvenirs and some awesome t-shirts. We got more than a few things in this surprise shop. 100% recommend this place.

I loved Cafe This Way! It definitely lives up to the Bar Harbor hype. I got to the restaurant…read morearound 8am on a Sunday morning in the fall, and only waited about 15 minutes to get a table. They had a comfy waiting area nearby the host stand. The host also did a great job of making sure you could hear your name being called. We sat in the outdoor seating, which was covered and really a great Maine experience. Service was friendly, and the food came out very quickly. It felt like a Gilmore Girls/Stars Hollow-esqe scene. I ordered the benedict, coffee, and the blueberry pancake. The pancake was one of the best things I've eaten in Maine. It was a perfectly crispy on the outside, thin and absolutely delicious pancake. To top it off there were real Maine blueberries and real maple syrup. It was simply delightful. If you find yourself in Bar Harbor, make sure to go to Cafe This Way.

Great breakfast and mezcal Bloody Mary. Service is fast and just the right amount of attention.read more

Had a nice time having dinner out in their garden. Gorgeous night and beautiful ambiance with…read moregreat lighting. I had the Mediterranean Mezzo for my meal and if you'd like it gluten free you can ask for extra cucumbers instead of the pita bread. The waiter was nice enough to bring me the cucumbers after he brought out the dish as there was an abundance of pitas in comparison to the rest of the items. They give you 3 dips which were all delicious. Tzatziki, olive dip and a Muhammara which is a red pepper dip. We then got the Oysters Rockafeller to split. Lots of tobiko. Heavy sausage flavor. I would probably skip those next time. I will say regarding drinks, they have a beautiful cocktail list but my stomach wasn't feeling great so instead of a normal spicy margarita or something similar, I asked for a dirty martini and it came out with a funky flavor. Most likely too much vermouth. The poor waiter took at least ten minutes before returning with a new martini without vermouth. He or the bartender clearly did not know how to make this. If I returned to the area I'd definitely return for a funky cocktail and something a little more adventurous on the menu.

Totally forgot to write a review for this place, and now circling back to give a shout out! We came…read moretwo nights in a row while visiting the area. Both times, we had great experiences. Service, food, drinks, atmosphere are all top notch. You can join the waitlist from your phone, which is great. Seating inside and outside are both lovely. Both food and drink options are unique and delicious. We loooved the duck tacos and crab cakes. My mouth is watering thinking about them both. Well worth a visit!!

Saturday, July 2025: My husband and I traveled from Wisconsin to Maine and wanted an authentic…read morelobster experience on the water. We liked the outdoor dining setting at The Terrace Grille so opted to have lunch there outside. We went there at 1PM on a Saturday and were seated right away. We didn't get a table right next to the edge but we could see the water perfectly from our seats. Our waiter was very friendly but he, and most of the staff, were transplants. Our waiter told us he didn't know where lobsters came from until he recently moved here. lol For an appetizer, we shared the Crab & Appetizer Dip. It was delicious!!! Definitely not healthy but we didn't care, we ate most of it. Tip: eat it while it's hot! It's definitely not good cold. For lunch, I had the Bar Harbor Lobster Cobb salad and my husband had the Steamed Maine Lobster. My salad was amazing! The lobster was fresh, tender, and overall the flavors of the salad went well together with the honey citrus dressing. My husband wasn't crazy about his lobster, he said the meal was acceptable but the lobster was overcooked.

We had a great experience here! They don't accept reservations, only walk ups, but we had no issues…read moregetting a table. The outdoor seating area is GORGEOUS with great water views of Frenchman Bay and Bar Harbor. We ordered a bowl of NE Clam Chowder, Lobster Bruschetta, Lobster Chef Salad, and the Haddock. Everything was superb! What the chowder lacked in salt it more than made up for in deep, rich clam flavor! The haddock was also divine! A great experience for sure!