I was a little hesitant to try this place because of some of the reviews but we decided to take the chance due to the waterfront location and we glad we did. We were seated immediately and our server was taking our drink orders right away. We were wanting a light lunch and elected to share an order of mussels for an appetizer and split the grilled seafood dinner. The mussels were large and very meaty, biggest I've ever had, and tasty. The grill seafood came with a small lobster tail, one claw, 4 shrimp, 4 scallops, with potatoes and corn for sides. It was all delicious especially the scallops. I was already full but the waiter tempted my wife with their blueberry pie and it was excellent. I forgot to get a picture of the grilled seafood until we were nearly finished. Lots of great choices in the area and this is one to consider. read more

Fish House Grill - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Wait staff was on point the whole time. Wasn't very talkative but always knew what we needed and was on top of it the whole time. Food was good, the best was definitely the New England Clam Chowder. So so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant its self was very nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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After a long day of whale watching (and fighting off a touch of seasickness), we decided to eat at the first place we saw when we docked -- The Fish House Grill. Big mistake. Once seated, we waited what felt like geological time for anyone to acknowledge our existence. When the food finally arrived, it barely justified the patience -- or the price tag. The clams were the saving grace -- genuinely tasty and perfectly cooked, giving the meal a faint pulse of redemption. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In short: great location, mediocre food, premium prices, and service that seemed to be on its own break.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fish House Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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We had flounder and crab cake which wasn't good. Both were bland with no taste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The waiter was very nice and we had a nice view[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

We were hoping to have some drinks and blueberry pie out on the deck. When we approached the host stand, the hostess couldn't be bothered to look up from her phone. Once she was finished texting, she advised that we couldn't sit on the patio unless we were having dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was mid afternoon, and the patio was completely empty, but alas...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ended up next door at Stewman's lobster pound, which was a much better experience. read more

Fish House Grill - The completely empty patio, as viewed from our table at Stewman's. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Purchased 2 captain's platters to go (camping nearby); paid $90 and this was the worst ever. Contained mostly fries (soggy), rubbery clams, and hardly any shrimp or scallops. The batter was very heavy and not good at all. Save your money and find more quality seafood in the area. So disappointed read more

Awesome lobster bisque, and following TJ's recommendation, baked haddock. Lovely! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice waterfront view and convenient parking compliment the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Our first impression was sketchy. After being seated and meeting Moose, our server, everything changed! He was awesome! My sister and I ordered the seafood grill and it was the best food we had on our entire 7 day stay in Maine. The scallops and shrimp were perfect and the lobster divine. The bar poured a great drink too! Highly recommend eating here! read more

Fish House Grill - The seafood grill consists of half a lobster, 4 scallops, 4 shrimp, corn, and potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Fantastic spot for Lobster. So delicious and service was great. My wife had the lobster roll and instead of mayo she had it with butter much better than the mayo. I had the live main lobster with new potatoes and corn. Very delicious cooked perfect and so fresh. read more

Fish House Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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3.5/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has very little seating and seems like a whole in the wall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the food turned out pretty good. The service was slow but overall pretty good. read more

Fish House Grill - Linguini With Red Clam Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Wanted a waterfront dining experience with great food after a long day of exploring Acadia National Park. We chose wrong. Service was good but the waitress recommended the haddock fish sandwich and it was horrible along our other two meals. Some of the food was inedible. Save your money! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fresh, well-prepared seafood with beautiful harbor views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside on the deck and enjoyed the scenery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The oysters were incredibly fresh, the blackened haddock was flavorful and tender, and the haddock tacos came with a refreshing mango salsa. The steak sandwich was surprisingly fantastic, and the fried calamari had a crisp, tasty batter. Service was friendly and efficient. We were very happy with our lunch stop. read more

After five days of feasting on lobster rolls throughout Bar Harbor, my wife claims this please what is the best! This was the only place that offered your choice of warm or cold, and if you wanted it with butter, you could have it on the side instead of drenched. And of course the taste was fabulous and the service was equal. Definitely a departure from the overcrowded area yet just as picturesque overlooking the water. read more

We stopped for lunch today and Veronica and Dana were very courteous, cordial, and friendly. Service was fabulous along with lobster roll and haddock sandwich! Will come here again! read more

Got the seafood mix. All I have to say is that was not fresh. When has a lobster tail ever been rubber. Maybe frozen and over cooked. And the shrimp and scallops were nothing to brag about. Potatoes were just that boiled potatoes. And the corn on the cob. Couldn't even melt the butter. Was sad our first trip to the area and boy did we pick the wrong place. read more

Not bad. Pretty basic place. Lobster options were okay, if small portions. But I guess that keeps the prices lower. Potatoes were good, soft & buttery. Blueberry pie was pretty tasty. read more

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The host would not look up from her phone when we walked up. When she finally did, she just looked at us without saying anything, so we told her we would like to sit on the deck and get drinks maybe some apps and desserts. She said we would have to sit at the bar if we weren't getting a full meal.....the deck was empty so not sure why it was that big of a deal. read more

We were seated and excited for more lobster. Every place so far was amazing! Ordered lazy lobster and realized right away it was pre frozen. Tough and comparable to a chain in the Midwest. Sides were corn on the cob and potatoes, neither had flavor. I don't recommend with so many others offering quality fresh and flavorful meals for the same price. read more

One of our bartenders suggested this place when we said we wanted something with ocean views. We were sat outside pretty quickly! Views were great. Service was overall quick and good. The calamari was amazing! My husband loved his crab cakes and my lobster roll was good as well. Would definitely recommend this spot! read more

Fish House Grill - Maine Lobster Roll & crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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TERRIBLE and RUDE Service. We went in to get a drink and a few appetizers and they wouldn't let us sit outside unless we ordered a full meal. Ridiculous. Can find better elsewhere. read more

The hostesses in the front were very rude, decided not to eat and to walk out before being seated because of this and they called us "liars" as we were headed back up the steps. Very confused why they would treat people who would have been paying customers like this. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Disappointing because we heard they had a good view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service. We were there because our cruise ship pulled in and we were looking for someplace where we could get some authentic seafood. I had the clam chowder and mussels, which were very good. My friend had a lobster roll and chowder, along with a Maine Blueberry beer. Everything was great. They took my lobster allergy seriously and made sure that my food was prepared separately. Service was good, not great, but not bad. I think the guy was new. It was a little slow getting out of there but we did have a nice time and we were sitting right on the water. read more

When you can't have shellfish there are other options. this steak sandwich was delicious. Tagged along with fries that was fresh and crispy . I want it now thinking about it. The view was Phenomenal and nice. Great weather. read more

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Yes , it is a tourist trap. You know it in advance so don't complain about the prices The outdoor patio views are spectacular and justify the higher prices IMHO Veronica the server was wonderful Pass on the fried seafood, the breading is flour should have corn flour too like a clam fry mix My wife highly recommend the Lobster bisque and linguine and clams FHG was the only BH restaurant that had Cherry stone clams on the half shell and that is my recommendation read more

The service was very slow. We didn't get glasses of water for more than twenty minutes, and when our server finally brought the cocktails he had forgotten the waters. The entrees came out a little faster, but not by much. Everything else was very good. It's hard to beat the ambiance - views of the water over Bar Harbor. I recommend the Bloody Mary - especially spiced up a bit. We had a dozen delicious oysters from Damariscotta. Linse ordered the fried whole belly clams, which we both agreed were the best fried clams we'd ever had (and saved this rating from 3). The lobster toll was delicious, but overpriced at $36 (we've ordered several elsewhere). read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This very relaxed atmosphere sitting right at/on the dock is a great way to enjoy an evening meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was very kind. The food was very good; fairly generous portions and very tasty! Good tap beer as well. A must visit restaurant! read more

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Service was great. Food was mediocre at best. Blackened haddock sandwich was not particularly blackened and did not taste especially fresh. Steak sandwich was okay, but too greasy and not flavorful. The coleslaw had no flavor. The setting was great and the fries were delicious, but would not recommend. read more

Good spot to eat with a great view! The fish tacos had a great pineapple mango salsa and I'd highly recommend trying the blueberry daiquiri if you like sweet drinks. Service was alright and the lobster rolls can be a bit pricy. read more

Fish House Grill - Blueberry daiquiri - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Really enjoyed lunch here. Smack in the middle of the Bar harbor waterfront. Inside and outside dining. Food and service were very good. Prices reasonable. read more

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We wanted to sit outside for cocktails at 3pm but were told we had to order food to sit outside. OK. We'll order food. We were seated and ordered our drinks - a margarita up and the rum punch - and calamari. The "margarita" was a pint glass of diluted lime juice. The calamari and rum punch were fine. As I was considering what to do about the margarita, the waitress told us she couldn't serve us because we weren't ordering a whole meal. We had to move inside to the bar. So we took our drinks inside. My husband offered to drink the lime juice and I ordered a draft beer at the bar. It was $9. read more

I technically like this spot. It's food is always decent. We've had the Veronica girl as our server twice now though and she is horrible. Going to avoid this place until next year in hopes that she's not back. read more

Off an RCCL ship wanting just a taste of the local Maine fare. Clam chowder (not GF) but the lobster bisque and mussels, minus the toasted bread were. Waiters recommended GF Wild Maine blueberry hard seltzer. It was so good I found a liquid store to buy and bring home. Wait staff is very friendly and hard working. All others really enjoyed their meals! read more

Overall, I wished we would have picked one of the lobster shacks on the way back to our resort in Ellsworth. The best thing about this restaurant is the view. Bar Harbor is absolutely beautiful! The hostess and waiter were nice and friendly enough, but the food was kind of disappointing. Maybe because our expectations were high for a seafood restaurant right on the harbor?! Or maybe we didn't order the right menu items?! We ended up ordering the Steamed Clams and Lobster Roll with onion rings. The steamed clams were really sandy...felt like I was crunching on pebbles with most of them :-/ The lobster roll wasn't bad, just not amazing like I was hoping. I have always wanted to try one, and with this being my first, I may give it another shot elsewhere. I also felt like the service was really slow! Seemed like we were waiting forever for our food. The view made the wait less painful. read more

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We had to grab a quick something to tide us over before our Lobster Roast and the Fish House Grill accommodated! I ordered the French Onion soup and it was AMAZING! Full, robust with delicious melted cheese pouring over the sides of the bowls. Oh, so delicious. We were able to dine outside on the dock overlooking Bar Harbor and enjoy the beautiful vista with that New England ambience you see in the moviesI From the dock to the area where we were to meet our tour there is a steep set of steps so be forewarned if you have mobility problems. read more

Fish House Grill - Outstanding French Onion Soup! - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This was a great place for a traditional lobster dinner! It was right on the water and had lovely views. The servers were all extremely friendly and helpful with choosing drinks and food. Sitting outside was nice and you have a view of the lobster boats coming and going from the bay. There were several friendly seagulls on alert ready for snacks. read more

We're on vacation in Bar Harbor and we're really loving the food in town! As someone who is deathly allergic to fish, it's hard to find places here I can eat, but everywhere is so accommodating if they can be! So, there are many things that could make this a five star review! Service first and foremost! Our server was simply a delight. I had a question on the menu and she went right into the kitchen to ask for me. Our food came out fast and hot! Very impressed! My favorite thing: THEY HAVE HAND CUT MOZZARELLA STICKS!! Not your frozen, from a bag sticks. They cut them fresh today! And they were the best part of my meal! And I'm still really excited about them 24 hours later! What loses a star here is the quality of the ingredients. My chicken cheese steak had PERFECTLY cooked chicken (I mean perfectly moist and falling apart juuuuuuust right!) but it was smothered in a low quality cheese. My fries were cut nicely, but they just didn't taste as good as they could have. My partner's "haddock" sandwich looked great but he said it was either not real haddock or very frozen prior to cooking. I would definitely come back for apps, service, and drinks! But I would choose elsewhere for your main course read more

The restaurant was almost empty and we still had to wait. We ordered 2x a seafood platter. Advertised as "lobster tail, claws, shrimp, scallops, corn on the cob and potatoes" for $45. Reality was a very tiny lobster tail, a ridiculously small claw with barely anything in there. Plenty of boiled potato pieces and half of a strange tasting corn cob. The lobster was tiny, 3 shrimps and 3 scallops tasted okay but it was overall incredibly overpriced. Would not recommend it. read more

If you just want a variety of Maine's best lobster, clams and mussels, this is it!! I will always remember Maine and Bar Harbor fondly. Our waitstaff was very helpful. Our wait person is from Serbia. And she was so helpful and positive about her experiences. read more

We ran in just for a quick bite before taking a sailboat ride so we didn't really order big meals or anything....But the service was really fast and what we got was good (chicken fingers and fries). Their fries were really tasty. The host was really nice also. Would like to return at some point and get a 'real' meal to see how it is. read more

Gross! Our server: absolute minimum required communication and service. A Zombie. (Not a word) Brought us our water and took our order. Then we waited 40 minutes. My wife ordered lobstertail/claw/ scallops/shrimp. All overcooked to the point of being rubbery and chewy. No flavor. I ordered my very first lobster roll. What?? This for $36.00??? A tiny little bun with tasteless whatever in it? Served with cold day-old McDonalds fries? We have traveled in 45 states. This $80.00 wasted on one of the worst meals we have ever ordered in a restaurant. read more