Accommodating, friendly, and delicious are three words to describe our experience at Galyn's. We split the Haddock sandwich and crab cakes, which complemented each other nicely. The crab cake sauce was tops. Prices matched the market. Ope just got word: "very dirty bathroom" Ms. Galyn, Clean the bathroom and you've become an excellent eatery in an excellent town. Best, read more

Stopped by this place after going on a cruise on a schooner we stopped here for dinner. It was before the rush so it was an early dinner so we got a seat by the window looking at the harbor. Service was excellent and the waiter was helpful on choices. By now I had enough whole lobster and I wanted something different. Started with a Cesar salad with anchovies and lobster bisque (still wanted lobster but didn't want the work). I like the Cesar salad but I don't get the anchovies back home so that made it special. The lobster bisque was good, I mean the seafood in Maine is delicious so the soup was meaty with lobster. I had the Frenchman bay stew. Fresh seafood is good period. This was a recommendation from our waiter. My wife had the stuff pork chop and she said it was good along with the broccolini. Overall it was a very good dinner and since we ate before the dinner crowd the service was excellent. read more

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Always love to go to Galyns when we are in Maine. The food and the service never disappoints. It's a place you can go to and don't have to worry if it's going to be good or not read more

Delicious dinner, perfect server, great ambience and convenient. It does not hurt that they serve a great rendition of one of my personal favorites Indian Pudding. That being said everything else we ate there was delicious and memorable. read more

This was our best meal of our trip! We went in for a late lunch on a Friday. This restaurant is very pretty, warm and welcoming. We sat in the front porch which was wonderful. It is small with only 3 tables. Our waitress was pleasant, informative and prompt. We had a bottle of wine. They have a nice selection. We also had crave cakes which were delicious and seafood fettuccine which was out of this world! Everything fresh and cooked perfectly. read more

Highly recommend this place if you're staying in Bar Harbor for a couple nights. I really enjoyed the New England east coast vibe this place had. Pretty much every restaurant has that same kind of atmosphere. The food quality matches the pricing and you can never go wrong with seafood by the ocean. Our server was fantastic! Check this place out! read more

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Delicious lobster roll and coleslaw was sweet and vinegar based. For dessert we had Indian Pudding, a regional specialty. We'll definitely return if we visit the town again! read more

Galyn's - Maine Indian Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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We ate here for an early dinner on a Friday night. Seated right away at a nice window table. The service was great. The server was very friendly and attentive. The food was pretty good all around. We all enjoyed some lobster dishes and found them tasty and reasonably priced (~$34). The desserts were also especially good. We tried a variety. I especially liked the New England Indian pudding. Would go back. read more

Very clean place! Friendly host and server (Sarah). Hand sanitizer on the table and silverware was on napkins ( not on table). I appreciate these small things. Bread was fresh. I order the wedge salad ( homemade vinaigrette, blue cheese, fresh tomatoes, fresh salad). Yummy lobster Alfredo. Pasta was fresh and the lobster was melt in your mouth good! read more

They by far, had the absolute worst lobster rolls. They were very chewy, spongy like. And they didn't use butter or key, they used oil and it was orange and the bread wasn't toasted and it was like having chewy seafood in a hotdog bun. I absolutely would not recommend this place. And if you want to get the popular IPA called lunch, around the corner, they serve it for eight dollars in a 16 ounce pint. Here they serve it in a tulip glass for $12. Overpriced, bad food, but the server was really sweet. That was the only thing that was good about this place. I would not recommend this at all. Avoid. read more

Galyn's looks like it's a small restaurant from the outside but it can accommodate large families and groups. Casual dining all around is as people were in t-shirts or hiking gear. Only a few were business casual. I had lobster rolls every day from restaurants across Bar Harbor and this roll was a three star out of five. For a five out of five the lobster has to be soft, fresh, without pieces of shell...tossed in the perfect mayo or a warm butter side...toasted buttered bread. I love the Lazy-Lobster menu item but my order when it came did not look like the pics I saw online and was definitely too tough. My table ordered 3 apps, two types of soup, five main dishes and one dessert. Could not get decent pics of everything as people started eating before I could snap. Seems everyone got asparagus and rice as sides --The crab cakes were small but tasted amazing. I would get that, their blueberry dessert and one of their great drinks if I make it back to Acadia. read more

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Stopped in on a whim for drinks and enjoyed a pleasant and intimate experience at the bar. The bartender was personable and executed her craft well. I enjoyed the Stephen's Wild Blue Lemonade cocktail she recommended; it was not too sweet and contained wild Maine blueberries. The star of the show was the Dijon Mussels - generously portioned and served in a delicious cozy broth of white wine, garlic, herbs, and dijon mustard. My partner enjoyed his Acadi-jun Shrimp but concurred that the mussels were an excellent choice. We would most happily return if presented with the opportunity! read more

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The food was meh. exactly what you'd expect in this overpriced tourist trap. Crap ingredients, crap end result. Service was beyond atrocious. After being handed 2 drink menus, both bigger than the food menus (we don't drink alcohol) we were asked for our drink order. We simply asked for lots of lemon for the water that we were already fully enjoying. You would have thought we asked for her fu king kidney. It was like the straw that broke her back. She seemed offended, confused and disgusted that either she didn't know what a lemon was, didn't know where the lemons were or just didn't want to find them. She eventually came back with 1 lemon wedge. And after a few more minutes begrudgingly put 1 more wedge on the table. F______ impressive. Off to great start Kell... Apps showed up, roasted beets on a cold plate for the win, asked for no onions on my side salad, shows up topped with 1/2 an onion... no big deal, they were on top, picked them off & set them aside, ate my salad. Kinda bugged at this point. I appreciate businesses that pay attention to details and will happily over reward that detail work.. It wasn't busy that night at that time. It surely seemed like it wasn't anything other than "no phux given here, they're tourists" ... Server comes to pick up app plates, sees the 1/2 onion that I picked off my salad and for some phuc%ed up reason, decides to comment "oh, so, you love onions".. in my head I'm like, no you dumb K^^t I have skin allergies aggravated by onions but how is that ANY of your foo king business... we should have left. Sadly though I was having a birthday while in anguish over a recently deceased family member, and this is where we decided to have dinner while on a trip for said b'day. So, pressing on to entrees... we ate some of the garbage. meh as previously reported. Both of us had became overwhelmed by grief while dining, and after a quiet few moments of working through that kind of thing in public, always fun right?... we composed ourselves and at this point we didn't want anything from them other than to get our bill and leave. We had zero interest in complaining about food or service, we just left an appropriate tip, not NO tip, said nothing and left. And this where the hairs on my neck stood up, my spidey senses were set on simmer.. as we were waiting to finish our check the server oddly singled out the fact that we used a Discover card. Both of us thought that was odd. Wife has traveled the world, I travel around the US, we are not young, neither of us could remember a time when a server mentioned the type of card that we used... wait for it... wait for it... yup you guessed it, it turns out that someone was a couple months behind on their xfinity/comcast bill. Very shortly we were to "discover" (via text) that someone that ain't us, decided to use our card numbers to pay their tv bill. $495 on our Discover card billed to the internet tv provider that services the area where we traveled to, not the provider we use at home. YOUR CREDIT NUMBERS ARE NOT SAFE HERE. F___ off Dennis, you are a ball-less, festering Ku nt and at least one of your employees is a lying thief. After thinking about, it might just be you. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in here after a morning of hiking. We were served quickly and started with some beers. I was craving a warm lobster roll and Galyn's delivered. My boyfriend had the lobster enchiladas which he devoured. The restaurant is quaint, maybe a little quiet for our taste but we enjoyed our experience. This is a nice spot, but man was it expensive for what we got at lunch time. read more

My partner and I vacationed in Maine this past October. Our last full day was spent driving and hiking through Acadia National Park and we decided to round out things with a splurgy dinner in Bar Harbor. We were not disappointed with Galyn's, which was recommended by multiple people. Here's what we had: Drinks: Maine Waters for me. This was one of the specialty cocktails made with local vodka, white cranberry, Cointreau, and lime juice. It was light, slightly tart, and packed a punch. Jameson and soda with a twist for my partner Starters: * A dozen oysters. We always have local oysters when we travel and these were lovely and fresh and briny. The habanero mignonette was fantastic. Just enough spice to be felt but not so much that it overwhelmed the oysters. * Caesar salad with white anchovies. We split this salad and it was also very good. It's the first time I've had whole white anchovies and they were a perfect little salty, slightly fishy punch. Entrees: * Seafood Fettuccine. My partner ordered this and said it was amazingly good. He said there was a ton of seafood in it, plus the steamed mussels on the side. He said it was perfect for a hearty meal after a day of hiking. * Maine Combination. I chose this becuase it had a little of everything I love: a lobster tail, scallops, and a crab cake. All served over rice with a side of broccolini. It was all wonderful. The lobster tail was cooked to perfection - just tender. The scallops were perfectly grilled. And the crab cake was mostly crab with just enough filler to hold it together. Dessert: * Blueberry Apple Crisp. Being in Maine, of course we had to order the blueberry dessert. We got it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and 2 glasses of Oban 14 Scotch. The crisp was lightly sweet but still let the tartness of the blueberries come through, which was perfect with the ice cream. We sat upstairs in the galley lounge and got to chat with the bartender (who was also our server) and some of the staff during the evening. I rarely give out 5* reviews, especially on a first/only visit, but this experience absolutely surpassed our expectations for a late-season splurge meal. If you're in Bar Harbor and want a truly superlative meal with excellent service and a relaxed & quiet atmosphere, I cannot recommend Galyn's highly enough. read more

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Great lunch in Bar Harbor. Early lunch in mid-September, overcast, some rain, so not busy. We got to sit by the window view a harbor view, which was delightful. Service was professional and efficient. I had spicy sprouts and flowers, which was the reason I wanted to eat here, and it did not disappoint - it was amazing. The other one praised his fish sandwich. The downside was that they don't have a fryer, so they service fish & (real) chips rather that fish & fries. read more

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PROS: -Service and ambiance was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly. -our appetizers were delicious. We got the stuffed crab mushrooms and lobster chowder. -We got the blueberry apple crisp and it was delicious. Highly recommend. CONS: -unfortunately, our main dishes were all overcooked. We got the halibut special and it was dry/ bland. We also got the seafood fettuccine and all the meat in it (scallops, shrimp and mussels) were all very chewy. Disappointing considering the price of the dishes. Overall, we would recommend as long as the dishes are not overcooked. read more

Galyn's - Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Arrived on the area a bit early so we could enjoy lunch before we boarded the Margaret Todd Schooner Windjammer sail. This restaurant has fantastic ambiance. We dined on the second floor in front of a picturesque backdrop of the sea, we could see our ship on the dock we were so close. They even have a sign telling patrons not to use their phone so as to not disturb others dining, I love that!! Anyway, I finally had a lobster roll with drawn butter and double chips since I don't eat cole slaw. My husband had the "lazy lobster" which is lobster already removed from the shell and cut up in drawn butter and sherry. Served with brown rice pilaf and asparagus. My son had one of the 3 fish specials offered for the day, the grilled halibut with pesto tomatoes and olives and again the brown rice pilaf and asparagus. He also has a cup of the lobster bisque soup which he said was delicious. My husband and son enjoyed their meals. Mine was good, but it was almost too lukewarm. I would have liked if it had been hotter. It was tasty, but having eating lobster at several establishments over the last several days it wasn't the best I've had. That being said, it was an upscale dining experience and the food overall was very good. My son really enjoyed the grilled halibut, it looked amazing, and super fresh. No room for desert, we ended up getting Jordan Pond ice cream a few doors down after our windjammer sail. read more

The service was very good. The food was very average. I ordered the Shrimp Lafayette thinking it may even be a little spicy, but it had almost no flavor, it even needed salt. My husband had the Lobster Fettuccini and it too was very bland. Situated in a very cool building with great views of the harbor with a few tables on the front patio. read more

Galyn's - Shrimp Lafayette - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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I was honestly a little nervous walking in during peak dinner rush on a weekend and no reservations, however, I was pleasantly surprised. They sat us right away and everything went smoothly. The pork chop was probably the best I've ever had. Sides were great, service superb. Not sure when I'll be back in town, but if I ever am, I will definitely be back to Galyn's. read more

We stopped in for a quick light lunch and were seated upstairs overlooking the park and the harbor - such a great view! Even though we only ordered two items, a dozen oysters and the mussels, they were super fresh. The jalapeño mignonette for the oysters provided a hint of spiciness while the vinegar complemented the brininess. The mussels were good - the bread was great to dip into the both. I wish there was more bread! The upstairs also has a bar in the back, it looks like a great place for a drink. read more

Galyn's - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Food was great! Service was fast with it being off season. We ordered the fresh fish of the day which was haddock stuffed crab. We also ordered crab cakes and a side salad. Everything was very good! Also if you reserve a table you might get a seat by the window with a good view of the coast. read more

Had the most delightful meal here. The building is on the Main Street and has several spaces inside. We were in the main floor near the porch and it was a lovely space for a quiet dinner. Our server, Steven, couldn't have been nicer and his suggestions were very welcome. I had the roasted beet salad and crabcakes. Both items were exceptional. My husband had the halibut with a pineapple salsa and it was juicy and sweet. Sadly, we were both too full to try the lobster bisque. Considering the quality of our entrees, I would have enjoyed seeing what creative flavors they would add. A wonderful evening! read more

We were in Bar Harbor for a few days during mid-April. Since it was off-season, there weren't too many people around. I was craving oysters so we went in to look around. We went upstairs past the (empty) fancy dining area to the bar. It was dimly lit and kind of cold, but the atmosphere was still nice. We ordered a half dozen oysters, mussels, and clam chowder. Everything was pretty pricey for average food. The oysters were really good, but I'm a sucker for any and all oysters! The mussels were decently priced for the portion, but they were slightly too salty and the broth wasn't that flavorful. The clam chowder was average as well. Overall, a nice spot to grab food and drinks, but I feel like Bar Harbor food is always overpriced. read more

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Excellent service and food was fantastic. For non seafood lovers, the stuffed pork chop was superb.

This place: loved the server, had great conversation. Food: I'm sorry, I want to write a great review however, that is a dis-service. Extremely over priced for lunch and very bland. I will say the lobster bisque was quite tasty. The Haddock special, crab stuffed mushrooms and Cajun shrimp....at best .....No bueno! Seriously, a tourist trap in our eyes and not great at all. $43 for dz of raw oysters, are you kidding me? Not sure how it got the reviews as we went off the great reviews and well, it was not good at all. $193 later We left disappointed And this was lunch time! Try somewhere else, our two cents. read more

Great food and drinks! Loved the Lobster enchiladas with wild rice and broccolini. Next time we are in Maine we will return! read more

Galyn's - Lobster enchiladas - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Wonderful afternoon lunch. Great food, great service. Lexi took care of us. Environment was wonderful and the service was exceptional. I will return next time I'm in Maine! read more

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The restaurant's 2nd floor has such a beautiful view of the harbor. The bar area on the second floor is a cute little tucked away area that gives nautical vibes. The oysters were amazing and the drinks were fabulous. I had a blueberry champagne cocktail that was to die for. And the staff was friendly and accommodating! read more

Was recommended to try Galyn's by our Oli Trolley driver Jim. And he was right, this is the best restaurant in Bar Harbor! Our visit started off great as we were sat in the window with a view of the harbor. It did feel like we were on display as those walking by stared at us but I didn't mind. Started with the bread service and was blown away! The house dressing was the best. I will forever be dreaming of it! I had the Lazy Lobster which was incredible! Loved that I didn't have to hassle with remit the shell. Perfectly cooked. Husband had the halibut special which was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful pineapple salsa. For dessert we shared a piece of cheesecake which was generously sized for two to easily share. When the bill came I was very pleasantly surprised as it was much less than I was expecting. At home it would have been double the price and not as good. Very nice to have a delicious and affordable seafood meal. read more

We had a fantastic meal here on our second and final night in Bar Harbor. The waiter was highly attentive, my cocktail was excellent, and the meals were delicious. I had a seafood/lobster stew and my wife had halibut. Both entrees were excellently prepared. It was my birthday, and I got an "on the house" crème brûlée with a candle. We've eaten at many restaurants from New York to San Francisco and all sorts of places in between. This one was a highlight. read more

We arrived at the same time a cruise ship disembarked in Bar Harbor, so the streets were busy. The restaurant was able to seat us very quickly. We started with a blueberry lemonade cocktail (that was fresh and outstanding) and the lobster bisque. The bisque was very good. Not the best I have ever had, but very good...you will not be disappointed. For entrees, we had a whole main lobster and a combo plate that had lobster tails, scallops, and a crab cake. The whole lobster was out of this world. They crack it just enough in the kitchen to keep you from really having to work for the meat. Sides were a B+, but nothing could beat the star of the show lobster. The combo platter was great, but left my husband wishing for more lobster. He said it was the best crab cake he had ever had...not fishy like they sometimes can be. All in all, it was an excellent choice for lunch. Highly recommend! read more

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Sublime oysters on a half shelf! One of the best oysters we've ever had in the US and we've eaten in Seattle and TX. They were so fresh with the briny taste but not too salty. Wish we ordered more. We tried their lobster bisque and crab staffed mushrooms too. Both very flavorful and would order them again. Lastly, we tried their warm lobster roll with butter. Probably the least favorite part of the meal but still okay. The lobster didn't have much flavor and didn't get any large pieces. We would pass on getting this again. The highlight of the dish was the coleslaw! Loved the German type, not the mayo version. And it came with potato chips. Kinda disappointed with that instead of some nice, hot fries. Overall, the experience and food quality were amazing. We will definitely be back when we're in Bar Harbor. read more

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Great cocktail selection, surprisingly good veggie apps (try the squash cakes!!!), incredible pasta dishes and succulent seafood. Lobster enchiladas were so satisfying! Service was very efficient and friendly. The ambience was cozy and joyful. Deserts were so good- Indian pudding was a treat from long ago. read more

We had the worst experience at this restaurant today. The food and service were fine. The issue was that I was there in the afternoon -1pm on a Friday in Sep - with my family (including my 2 yr old and 4 year old). Apparently my 2 year old who is very excited and happy - was being too loud for some people at a neighboring table. The manager or whoever he was came over while we were paying the check and asked if my kids were 'going to be ok'. To which I said we are leaving soon he's just being happy.  When we got up to leave, the people who clearly complained started clapping and the manager was very dismissive of us and came to the complaining party's defense as if my kid was really disruptive which anyone with kids knows 2 yr old can scream from happiness and that's just how they are. This place has a children's menu and offered high chairs and never said it wasn't a good time for kids- again it was 1pm on a Friday afternoon in September. I left in tears and the manager and staff were rude and dismissive when we left.  I left feeling totally humiliated and feel like that was ok from the staffs point of view that we felt this way. My husband lost his cool when we were leaving and that was not acceptable. But the staffs attitude toward us and the rudeness when we were leaving and voiced our feeling was also not acceptable.    This was a lunchtime crowd in jeans and tee shirts. If this is not a place for kids they need to tell people and should never have seated us. To take the party's side who didn't approve of my young child being there and basically getting us out of there as fast as possible was so awful and terrible service. I'm humiliated and I clearly feel the staff is ok with this as long as I left with my kids.  I doubt this review will matter to the restaurant. But I wanted people to be warned DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE WITH YOUR KIDS- KIDS ARE NOT WELCOME. Kids are kids and if you have a kids menu and offer to seat a party with kids (again at lunchtime on a Friday in a tourist town) maybe be a little accepting of the fact and possibly manage the other party to say 'they are leaving soon' instead of ruining the last 5 minutes we had in your restaurant by making fun of us and humiliating and dismissing us. read more

I wish we lived in Bar Harbor so we could try more Galyn's dishes. I'm plant-based, and my husband loves seafood. Galyn's has fabulous options for both of us. We had their bread service. We each tried different salads. My husband had a salmon special of the day, and I had the Butternut Squash Cakes. We followed it all with a blueberry-apple crisp. We loved it all. They setting is great---an old house converted to a restaurant with elegant furnishings and great local artwork. The service is top-notch---so attentive. Just one warning: consider making a reservation cuz this place is popular! read more

Terrific waitress. Lobster bisque and crab cakes were fantastic! Crème brûlée was very special also. We will return.

I loved this place! Fabulous view & atmosphere. Has a boutique feel. Our cocktails were EXCELLENT! The sangria was sooooo good. And our Brussel sprouts appetizer was good too! We each had a beet salad, which was good but I wish it was bigger / more generous with toppings. read more

Galyn's - Spicy Sprouts & 'Flowers - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Solid spot! Nice ambiance, decent food, just overall good stuff here. Good service. Enjoyed myself - we didn't leave with our minds blown in terms of quality of food - but left happy! read more

Galyn's - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Great food and lobster roll. Service was wonderful. Quick and helpful in making decisions to eat and drink. read more

Galyn's - Blueberry Sparkler - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine