In bar harbor for a birthday trip and stumbled across this place on apple maps and made a…read morereservation for an hour later. This dinner made our whole trip! Service was quick and respectful. Our server brought out drinks very quickly and checked on us in a timely manner. The star of the show was the mussels appetizer. I have had many mussels in my life and this would be in my top three favorites. The sauce was so flavorful, mussels were cooked PERFECTLY, and it came with the best focaccia I have ever had. Our entrees were just as flavorful . We both paired pastas with a glass of montepulciano which was delicious. Highly recommend a dinner here if you need a pasta break from lobster rolls!

Porcelli's was just what we were hoping for as wrapped up our time in Bar Harbor. We were greeted…read moreby name by the host and seated promptly. Madison our server was friendly, attentive and helpful throughout our meal. The restaraunt offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We had the restaurant to ourselves initially so I cannot speak for the acoustics but overall Porcelli's offers a nice atmosphere for dinner. My family of four were eager to enjoy an Italian meal after days of traditional New England style meals. We began with the Strawberry & Burrata Salad and the Polpetti (meatballs with polenta). The starters were okay but the stars of the show came next. Our boys each enjoyed the halibut served with risotto. My husband had the Cacio e Pepe. He said it was as good as any he had while in Rome. I had the Gnocchi Mushroom Ragu. It was one of the top Gnocchi dishes I have had the pleasure of enjoying. Our ten year old son said it was the best gnocchi he has ever had. The texture of the gnocchi and the flavors of the sauce made for a flawless dish. The chef makes all pastas in-house and you can tell. The pasta dishes are exceptional! The entree portions are generous so you won't mind sharing a bite or two with your dining companions. I only wish we would have discovered this gem earlier in our trip. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Porcelli's.

We recently had a great meal at Rosalie's in Bar Harbor!…read more After a full day of hiking Acadia, we were absolutely starving and were excited to see that at exactly 4pm, when we showed up in town, Rosalie's was open. We were very lucky to have showed up right at 4, because as we sat and waited for our pizza (only about ten mins), the restaurant filled up with people hungry and waiting in line. The vibes were great, it had a nostalgia 1950's rock and roll theme! The pizza tasted great, it was heavy on the cheese, and at an affordable price too! We certainly enjoyed and think you will too!

Store was pretty crowded downstairs but we headed upstairs to find some more tables. After looking…read moreover the menus at the table, we headed over to the counter to order. Cashier was super friendly and nice and willing to answer our questions. Pizzas were fresh out of the oven and came relatively fast. We ordered a medium specialty pizza (14 in) and a small custom one (10in) but the medium I swear looked bigger than 14in. - Combination pizza: 4/5 green peppers were a little more raw than I would've liked, but plenty of toppings - Custom (pepperoni, basil, hot honey): 4/5 basil was overdone so they were more black than green, but overall flavor wasn't affected.

Service was very good. We had Daniel help us. He was friendly and attentive…read more We had the chicken piccata and it was delicious. Chicken cooled just right. We also had the wedge salad and that was excellent. We also had eggplant rollatini. That was good but too much on the breadcrumbs. Eggplant was lost. Ambience was great as we were seated with a view of the water.

The lobster bisque and the lobster ravioli were disappointing. The cream sauce tasted like it was…read moreout of a can. I will never eat at the Holiday Inn location again.

Really comfy bed! Staff is professional and courteous…read more Provided a lot of helpful info upon check in. View over pool was nice and since we missed the sunrise stop Cadillac Mtn we enjoyed from our room Enjoyed the hot tub and heated pool!

Very nice hotel. Everyone is so friendly and they go out of their way to accommodate your every…read moreneed. The view of the pool and bay from our room are so beautiful. The room is very clean comfortable and spacious. The fire place in the lobby adds a nice touch. Great place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee.

I made the mistake of not putting myself on the online waitlist and ended up having to wait an hour…read morebefore being seated. So, if you're considering dining here, which I highly recommend, put yourself on that waitlist! I got the Whole Steamed Lobster ($33), which comes with a cup of clam chowder, half a corn on a cob, and fries. The lobster is about one and a half pounds, so this was worth the value. And of course I left very full and satisfied. Yes, it was messy to eat, but much worth it to me. Some of the other items my party ordered included Lobster Roll ($38), which tasted great. The Bulgogi Beef Wraps ($16) was an interesting choice someone picked for an appetizer, but I'd personally skip that. The Side Street Tacos ($20), which they use whatever the catch of the day is, I'd recommend if you're looking for a lighter meal. FYI: All lobster dishes are market price, so the prices I have listed here may not reflect the current economics of lobster prices when you order.

On our first night in Bar Harbor, we decided to walk the little town and venture to find a spot to…read moreeat. After walking by a few different spots, we decided to walk into Side Street Cafe and put our name down. We had about a 45 minute wait, which allowed us to walk around a bit more, and got a text less than 40 minutes later that our table was ready. We were sat on the bar side (vs restaurant) but the menu was the same. The server seemed extremely busy and that we sat there for a solid 5 minutes before menus and someone greeting us. She was kind but clearly handling a lot of tables on her own. Given that the menu didn't really speak to a ton of us, we decided to split the lobster roll and buffalo wings! The lobster roll was pretty good for market. There were large pieces of lobster with little mayo and not a lot of butter. It was a bit too much for me without a ton of flavor, so it was not my favorite (especially since I'm not a huge fan of shellfish). The wings were good though. Pretty typical and nothing overly special, but were piping hot and enjoyable! There was a band starting to play, which got really loud, and another reason we decided to leave. But otherwise, I'd try it again.. maybe hope for the restaurant side instead.

Super fast and friendly service. The food and ambiance was on point. Highly recommend!read more

From the restaurant window, you can see the water from which the lobster was caught. How do you…read moremanage to serve lobster this tasteless?! Very disappointing. I've had better lobster in the Midwest. On a brighter note....the cocktails were excellent, and the fish in the fish & chips was next level. And our server Ann did a great job. Didn't have the heart to tell her that the lobster sucked.

Disappointing Experience at The Thirsty Whale…read more We were looking forward to dinner at The Thirsty Whale during our visit to Bar Harbor, but unfortunately, our experience was just mediocre. Our first impression wasn't particularly welcoming, as the hostess was abrupt and unfriendly. Thankfully, our waitress was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and definitely the bright spot of our visit! I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich, which arrived with two lonely onion rings, what appeared to be the end slice of a tomato, and a plate overflowing with French fries. The fish itself was somewhat dry and just wasn't particularly flavorful or memorable. Having enjoyed an absolutely delicious fish sandwich at The Oasis in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, I couldn't help but compare the two. Unfortunately, The Thirsty Whale didn't come close. We weren't expecting fine dining, just a good, satisfying meal in a friendly atmosphere. While our waitress delivered excellent service, the food and initial welcome left much to be desired. Overall, not terrible, but certainly nothing we'd go out of our way to experience again.

It was a good thing that we showed up absolutely starving. We hadn't eaten a proper meal since…read morebreakfast about 10-12 hours before, but lo and behold, Yelp and the hotel did not steer us wrong in recommending Thirsty Whale to us for dinner. We polished off the blackened haddock sandwich, the lobster bisque, and a lobster roll (not pictured), in about ten minutes. This was everything we were looking for in a New England meal, loads of seafood, flavor, and the atmosphere to go along with it. Personally I appreciated the size of the blackened haddock sandwich, the picture may not do it justice, but it was massive! Along with a side Cesar salad! We came (very) hungry, and left even happier!

While I've had my fair share of great Maine clam chowders, from rustic lobster shacks to…read morefine-dining restaurants, only a few leave an indelible memory that draws you back. West Street Cafe easily earns a spot in my top five, alongside: Happy Crab in Eastport And the now-closed Jameson Tavern and Muddy Rudder in Freeport. Scales and Gilbert's in Portland. We also had their steamed mussels, and it was delicious! Perfect amount of garlic and spicy peppers. It comes with focaccia and a side of broth; dip it in, and you're in heaven. We sat at the bar and with the gorgeous view of the fall and the bay, service was great from our bartender, Cooper. A good place in Bar Harbor with fair pricing and ambiance is bright, airy, comfortable, and clean.

Came here after a hike in Acadia and was pretty disappointed…read more This restaurant was recommended by our Airbnb host and I looked at the reviews beforehand and I should've listened. My husband had the better meal by far with the crab cakes. Great flavor with some slaw that was fantastic. The fries on the both of plates were underwhelming. I got the lobster roll sandwich special with came with clam chowder, coleslaw, fries and a slice of blueberry pie. Clam chowder was great, coleslaw and fries were average if not below and the lobster roll was so lackluster and flavorless. Ended with a blueberry pie and it was alright but it's disheartening to have your main dish fall flat. Everything else I might have been okay with if the lobster was redeeming, but instead we drop $$$ on a below average meal. Waitstaff was kind, but inconsistant with checking on us. The inside of the restaurant was beautiful with overflowing plants and nice music. Personally, I wouldn't come back and I do not recommend but in a pinch it's okay.

We made a reservation for our first night in town based on the recommendation of our food tour…read moreguide. What a meal it was. Inside is a typical modern upscale restaurant with a second floor that overlooks the park and water. We began with a smooth lobster bisque and I had the haddock special. The special was prepared over glaze with sweety drop peppers and was beautifully prepared. Light and flaky, but with a lot of flavor. It's far too easy for these to come out overdone, but this was done wonderfully. I enjoyed my meal here and would definitely recommend if someone was looking for an upscale evening.

We Can NOT EMPHASIZE enough, AVOID at all costs. Just the RUDEST behavior on the Hostesses part &…read morethen Proprietor. Our party of 2 arrived separately. When the latter party arrived and asked the Hostess about the earlier seating she couldn't have been more unaccommodating. Likened to an old school marm in a film taking place in the 1800's....a ridiculously stern demeanor and not what a Hostess is meant to do- But Greet. She then had a vendetta, circling the table telling us what to do several times. It was BAFFLING. She next told the proprietor that we took a phone call at the table. The Proprietor comes over to scold us! Still Flabbergasted....we are 2 people sitting across a table. Our conversation stops so that we can answer the phone for a quick question taking less than 2 minutes. It's a full restaurant, a table of 6 next to us, everyone is engaged talking, eating, drinking. No one gave us a look, a nod or a sign that we were interrupting their good time. The food was average, not worth amount charged. The poor waitress was mortified and so apologetic as she witnessed the ordeal.

This place is really a nice restaurant option in a lovely area of Bar Harbor. We ate in the dining…read moreroom and had a super energetic and fun waitress. They were so responsive when we requested a new table because a large party next to us was very loud and we wanted a quieter meal. We enjoyed the Maine oysters a lot. They were nice size and the accompanying sauces were great. The paella was the star of the show though. The scallops were so moist and tender and there was just the right spice level to the rice. There was plenty of shrimp, mussels, lobster chunks, chicken, and sausage. We really enjoyed our meal.

Went here for the Fourth of July 250th, and was not disappointed. I had a large party of 9 and…read morereserved way in advance, and the service was spectacular. Our waiter, HarHar, paid special attention to all of the allergies at our large table, including gluten free, pineapple, almonds, etc. The space is incredibly intimate, with live music. One thing that I would have wished for was more bathrooms, since there was frequently a line for them. However, not so intimate that we were smooshed together like sardines! EVERYTHING on that menu, including the paella, was spectacular. There was not a person in my party that left hungry that night- portions were large, and the food was extraordinary. I would absolutely come here again.