Loved the interior as soon as we walked in. A nod to the feel of an old speakeasy, rich wood tones…read moreand a faux brick ceiling, it was fun and right out of a movie. I loved how all of the bartenders and servers seemed to pitch in and help out. There was never the feeling like anyone was focused on just their job. They were all focused on making sure the patrons had what they needed. I was here on a Tuesday evening with my husband and 2 kids, 6 and 10. They don't print a kids menu but readily offer options of burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pasta with marinara, and pasta with butter and parmesan. My kids had mac and cheese and buttered pasta, which with homemade rigatoni noodles, we packed the leftovers. For cocktails, we had The Balcony is Closed, a delightful gin and lemon cocktail but the honey beer syrup balances it and the chili oil gives it a kick of a finish. I have gin cocktails wherever I go, and I've traveled and eaten far and wide. This is one of my top 3 most memorable gin drinks. We also tried The Assault Continues, smoky and earthy; not my favorite but for my smoky scotch loving husband, it hit the spot. Of course, we had to try the tuna nachos. I feel like so many restaurants try to do tuna nachos and it's been there, done that. But you haven't had THESE tuna nachos. They're spectacular. The ingredients on the menu speak for themselves but they finally got the ratio and presentation just right. It's a work of art. The caprese was also delicious, the stracciatella and pistachios playing nicely off each other. Dinners were rigatoni with short rib, and the halibut. The rigatoni was delicious. The halibut was out of this world. Perfect sear, perfectly cooked halibut in a corn cream sauce or nage, the summer succotash, fresh corn, crisp bacon, salty caviar. I really proverbially licked the plate with my fork. It was special and incredibly well executed. Not to mention the blueberry pie bar and carrot cake were also delicious. Both disappeared in a matter of seconds. We didn't have to fight for or pay through the nose for parking in downtown Bar Harbor for this wonderful dinner. Get the free parking in several lots in town. The city hall parking lot is directly behind the restaurant building. If you like to eat on a budget, this spot may not be for you, but if you enjoy great food and cocktails, I really think the prices are comparable to what you'd pay in other more populated areas. The food is a diamond in the rough.

The appetizers were excellent!…read more We ordered mussels which were tasty and generous, could have been is own meal. If it was served with crusty bread instead of a thick slice of toasted bread, it would have been perfect. The nachos were unique and delicious with generous toppings and ahi tuna... also could have been a meal by itself... chef's kiss to those two items! Our entrees were a dish called Gnudi- which if you don't know what they are(we didn't and when we looked it up, it said it is similar to gnocchi- IT ISN'T!!!) ask before you order, if you've never had it, it's very unique and we didn't care for it at all... there was no recourse given by the restaurant... make sure you know what it is!! Our other entree was rigatoni that was topped with ricotta and short rib sauce, shredded cheese... it was tasty, but very pricey for a bowl of pasta... To make a reservation, you need to give a credit card and if you don't show up, your card is charged $25 per person. The service was friendly until we didn't like the Gnudi... then it was a little weird... It was fine, but not exceptional... Cold bottles of water are given to the table and refreshed as necessary. The restroom is not kept up, could use shine attention, a little elbow grease to clean it. They are on Facebook and offer specials on their burgers.

Charming service and good relatively inexpensive Jamaican dishes were on tap at the 876, which…read moreactually is owned by Jamaicans. Huge chef salad took two days to eat and had lots of bacon, avocado, cheese, tomato and cucumber with romaine lettuce. I enjoyed my jerk chicken (jerk sauce on the side for safety's sake), peas and rice, steamed carrots and broccoli cooked to the proper level of tooth. Had an NA Corona to wash it down with. Waitress was charming. Definitely recommend.

Food was mediocre, music totally inappropriate. Thankfully there were no families present (to my…read moreknowledge) because of the many curse words. Our waitress Melanie was great!!!

Food was amazing, definitely try the fish taco, our waitress was so friendly, fast service, very…read morerelaxed pub.

It was busy and everyone was working their tails off, but still very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood was fairly priced, and portions were good. My haddock had good breading and seasoned fairly, coleslaw was flavorful and fresh. We sat outside and enjoyed the patio it was beautiful.

This is a MUST STOP for anyone spending time in Southwest Harbor. We had a table of 6 eating at…read moreCafe 2 for dinner and as soon as we got our plates the table went silent because the food was so good. Our table ordered the mushroom ravioli, Alfredo pasta, Diablo burger, shrimp scampi, and scallops/risotto and every single plate was clean. The most delicious dinner we have had in our time in Maine. Liz was also a great server!

Best place in town for lunch or dinner. I'm a vegetarian and it has been very difficult to find…read moreanything other than a black bean burger for the last week. Everything everywhere is seafood (as expected) The vegetarian options are not overwhelming here, but they have a vegetarian chili that was pretty good, salads, pitas, sandwiches. My husband loved his lobster tacos. They have nice outdoor seating and very cozy indoor seating. There's also a bar on the side. Bottles of wine are half price on Sundays! I will say, though, that the wine pour for a single glass was kind of stingy.

Arrived about 1pm they were still serving brunch. We decided to try the Chicken sandwich. This was…read morethe best chicken sandwich my husband or I've ever had. The 2 chicken breast were juicy and well seasoned, bun was fresh and homemade pickles were crunchy. The smashed fried potatoes were amazing, just wish there had been more. Service was great. Will definitely return and try their other options.

We stopped here before a sunset cruise. It wasn't busy. The server was nice. The negative is it…read moretook about an hour to get our food (fish sandwiches). We had to get them to go and snarf them down right before the cruise. I wanted to like this place. The sandwiches were huge and we could have split it. It was a good sandwich; not great. I would not try the place again.

Tidbit! Sneak behind the fire department to find this side-street dive. It's the Bar Harbor that…read morethe tourists on Main Street aren't seeing. The menu comes on a blue card with specials posted outside, lobster roll price included, which is a small kindness when half the island hides behind "market rate." My partner and uncle went straight for the fried shrimp basket special: generous, delicious, and not a shrimp wasted. My fish and chips were more fish stick than dockside catch, but the chips were crunchy and delicious. My partner and I had no complaints on the salt front, but apparently my aunt had enough for all of us. We snuggled four into a booth, sticky tabletop and all. My aunt would call the sticky table a detractor; I'd call it the point. The staff was prompt and genuinely warm, not just to us but visibly to each other; someone had to step out mid-rush it was seamless enough you almost missed it. By the way, the Peak Organic blueberry beer sealed the deal for me. One of the most blueberry-forward cans of the whole trip. Find the side street. It's worth the turn.

Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant! Our waitress brought out a coloring book and crayons…read morefor the toddler, so that was much appreciated! She was respectfully attentive throughout our meal and was gracious with our requests. I ordered the Half pound Burger Royale with pepper jack cheese, prescribed toppings, cooked medium and Maine fried potato strips. The burger was very filling, though average as far as taste is concerned. The fries had phenomenal seasoning, which definitely made up for any flavor the burger lacked. Think slightly thinner steakhouse fries - I hadn't heard of Maine fried potato strips before coming here so I wasn't sure what to expect. Overall a good experience and I would be open to dining here again!

Best Pizza we have had in Maine! Subs excellent too…read more Nice outdoor dining spots too. Staff is very helpful and friendly

Another winning dinner at the House of Pizza. This time we had the super Greek salad, and the Maui…read moreWowie pizza. Both incredibly flavorful and delicious. The jalapeño, pineapple, and pulled pork combo on the pizza creates a fantastic tastebud sensation. Ambience hasn't changed - deck over the river nice as usual. Service was a bit off, but apologies were made and it wasn't a big deal overall. Service is usually fabulous so one night of slightly off service isn't a deal breaker.

Wow, wow, wow.....perhaps one of the best meals from start to finish that we've had! Friendly…read moreatmosphere, nice al fresco dining, and great food made this our favorite meal on our vacation. We started with the Heirloom tomato Tartine w/goat cheese and it was fantastic. We followed with our entrees--Bolognese of beef, lamb with house made pasta, house made ricotta and parmesan & the House made tagliatelle with fresh ricotta, arugula, Aleppo pepper, lemon, finished with crispy breadcrumb and parmesan cheese. All were excellent! Also Diana (sp.) gave us a great wine recommendation. We decided to have dessert which we normally pass on and we are glad we did. The house made mint chocolate chip ice cream was as good as any I have ever had.

Fantastic food and service! Worth every penny. We will definitely be back. The staff was on…read moretop of everything- white glove service.