Food was tasty and inventive. Tricky to find up the hill from the ice cream place…read more Nice outdoor oor patio limited seating inside live music the night we were there. Good selection of wines. Staff young and friendly; made us feel welcomed and appreciated

Wow! The service was friendly and good! The food is incredible! On Friday and Saturday nights…read morethere is live music in the courtyard. It was a light jazz with a talented vocalist. We did not have reservations but they were able to seat us inside and kindly left the door open so we could enjoy the music!! We will be back with reservations! Do not miss this stop! Do not skip dessert!! You will thank me!!!

Our first dinner at The Brooklin Inn was so enjoyable! We were greeted warmly by owner Jenny, the…read moreservice we received was prompt and friendly and the atmosphere calm and appealing. Oysters, salad, Steak and Duck entrees were perfect portions and prepared deliciously! Highly recommend The Brooklin Inn!

Came up Maine to catch up with friends. This restaurant is cute and cozy and seems like a hotspot…read morefor this town. Food was fantastic. Had lamb chop which is one of the best I had in the NE region. The other entree was halibut which is average. Service was great.

Chic and cozy hotel bar. Open seating, so plan accordingly and expect it to be at peak right before…read moredinner time! The happy hour pricing makes this place worth the stop. At the time we went (October 2025) $4 of their signature cocktails, beers and wine. Seriously? In this economy?? We loaded up on drinks before heading to dinner! Their food menu was extremely limited due to the kitchen servicing a private event. They only had bar snacks (popcorn, charcuterie) available. But have heard their standard bar menu (e.g. burgers) is good. I was most impressed by the sole person working in the room for at least an hour, bussing, taking orders and attending to 12 independent parties. She did it with ease. I don't think that's the "normal" for them, given they had already communicated they were preparing for a private event. Would certainly pop back for cocktail on our next visit.

The best drinks we had in Maine! Smokey the Pear was outstanding! Service was excellent. And don't…read moreskip the popcorn with your choice of seasonings! Loved!

10/10 experience - a must try for foodies and people wanting to try unique foods in a picturesque…read moresetting. Do yourself a favor and get the mushroom toast and octopus dishes. The toast was our favorite dish all week, with the mushrooms being perfectly cooked and the chèvre bringing a creaminess and slight funk to the dish. The octopus somehow had a melt in your mouth texture with a strong barbecue flavor and delicious sauces. We also ordered the ceviche, scallops, crab cakes, and duck tacos. It was all delicious, and flavors were well-balanced, meaning acids and fats were paired well together. Food presentation was exceptional. Service was incredible, in that our waiter answered all of our questions and food came quickly. Additionally, my wife and I showed up at 5:30 and were promptly seated. I think being offset from the main intersection some helps with crowds. Ambiance was top tier with the water feature and greenery.

We had a such great experience at Project Social, we went back the following evening for our final…read moredinner in Bar Harbor. Their menu is surprisingly diverse and everything we tried was perfectly executed with extremely fresh ingredients. Everything is made from scratch, from the corn tortillas in the tacos to the tzatziki sauce in their lamb kofta. The cocktails were also expertly crafted. The ones I had used in-houses infused tequila and mezcal. But what really sets Project Social apart is the service and hospitality. Special thanks to Nicole for remembering that my kids had nut allergies and removing the pistachios from the bruschetta without my asking. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Bar Harbor.

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

Stopped by before 8 am and there was already a wait! This place gets pretty popular, so come early…read moreor be prepared for that wait. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a bit too chilly for outdoor. The service is friendly and efficient. The Plain Pancake is made thin. I love the buttery crispy edges. Forget the fluffy pancakes, these are the best kind of pancakes! I will have to try the blueberry ones next time. The Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries (Memorial Day Weekend Special) had great texture with the fresh mixed berries. The Home Brewed Iced Tea had a great balance of citrus (Red Zinger and Lemon Zinger) to black tea. It is unsweetened, but there are sugar packets on the table. We had wanted to try the Blueberry Bread Pudding, but we weren't the only ones, as it was already sold out for the holiday weekend! We were informed of this a couple times by the staff, so we knew going in. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. Definitely worth the wait.

Gorgeous small bar with sweet tables by the pond outside. We were lucky and were there for one of…read morethe live music nights and enjoyed an intimate party setting with great music, stellar bar service and imaginative cocktails. I highly recommend it. I know that they are not focused on food- I couldn't tell if they had a kitchen. I saw a few simple platters of dip and crackers go by.

We really wanted to like this place, and probably should have left but... hot dogs and bratwurst…read more(with chips!) for $14 ? "Not your regular hot dog," they said - and that's true. It was smaller than most hot dogs. It tasted good but not spectacular - they setting was pretty if you looked out at the water, but it was buggy and no attempts to mitigate. We went for dessert at a place just down the road that we had not discovered on the review list and it was spectacular. Lesson learned. Hope you have a better experience.

I was so pleased and surprised to find Chef McCaskey in the kitchen. I have had his food in his 2…read morestar Acadia in Chicago and at Acadia Provisions in Stonington, both of which are now closed. Whales Rib is a warm, cozy place with views of the water in the village of Deer Isle. Servers are young and willing and pleasant. Eager to serve and answer questions. Reservations online are a must, but they will accommodate walk ins on the deck, not in the dining room. Food is amazingly good. Mussels are small but super tasty. "Local Greens" were mostly baby beet greens with beets, candied walnuts, and a chocolate vinaigrette. All food was inventive, well imagined, and delicious. The lobster "pot pie" was the tastiest preparation of lobster I have had with sweet baby carrots and a lobster bisque sauce. Menu is short and limited, but each item on it is agem. Deserts are blazingly good. My only complaint was it is not handicap accessible with a long path around to the back of the building with several granite steps with no hand rail and then 3 steps up to the deck with no ramp I could see. Also, it is a little pricey, but I am willing to pay for food this well prepared.

Updating with some additional pictures. Lobster grilled cheese was great, as was the chowder and…read morethe fries were hot & crisp. The dipping sauce was fantastic.

What a unique cocktail bar. We spent much too long here drinking way too many drinks - but the…read moreowner/bartender and drinks were so amazing we couldn't leave! We absolutely loved every cocktail we had. Perfect spot right on the water - cozy, intimate, perfect.

A night I'll always remember. After my Fiance and I eloped we stopped into Paper Plane and…read morecelebrated with a few cocktails. So lovely. High end, but approachable. Affordable but thoughtful, and delicious cocktails. Wonderful conversation and wonderful people in a beautiful space.

This was an easy stop off to and from Boothbay or the Botanical Gardens. The two stars here…read moreentirely represent the ease of free parking and the service, with clean dining room and bathrooms. Another nice aspect was the free recipe with spice packets, free chocolate tasting and free coffee grounds. All these were very tasty. So I have confidence their food was probably good, though we did not order any. The drinks were quite horrible. There were two of us who stopped in. One tried the spirit flight and the other the mead and kombucha flight. Nothing was good to either of us. I've never left a spirit behind, but this time I had to. The offerings were just terrible to taste. Hopefully they'll get some better local businesses to support their drink offerings in the future.

Stopped back in the Maine Tasting Center again this year on the way to Damariscotta. They have just…read morerecently opened for the season and have so many fun and new things coming up! The standout for us this year, was trying a Maine made vegan "meat" salami! They are also dog friendly and have lots of parking!! The staff is also so welcoming!! We also loved seeing all of the cool food and beverage trails throughout Maine!!

This is a cute little self-serve freezer pop stand. It's obvious the owners have taken great care…read moreto produce a quality product. And the quirky & unique touches in the little barn make it a fun place to visit. They offer many flavor options. It operates on the honor system. I had seen their sign near the public library many times and finally decided to stop in. Their product is a nice alternative to baked goods or ice cream when looking for something sweet. They take cash, Venmo, or card. They also have a couple little benches outside the barn to enjoy your treat.

Bringing innovative frozen flavors through popsicles to Blue Hill, ME! Flavors like Pineapple…read moreHabanero, Horchata Oreo, Mango Lassi, and Cherry Lime Ginger Ale! Of course more the old standard flavors too. All served by the pop flavor master and his helpful daughter with a smile. We loved the roadside pop stand with accompanying garage freezer delivery. Another wonderful invention coming out of a garage!!!