Mexican Food in Maine? Absolutely!…read more We found this amazing Mexican spot right in the middle of downtown Bar Harbor, and let me tell you the location couldn't be better! Families were walking by, live music was playing across the street, and people were sitting barefoot on the grass trying to stay grounded. Meanwhile, we were being spiritually guided by the smell of Mexican food coming from Salsa Verde Grill. It pulled us in like a tractor beam! We started with the fresh guacamole, blue corn chips, and their Christmas sauce a combination of red and green sauce. Oh man Christmas came early! That sauce was so good I almost asked for it in a cup with a straw. My wife ordered the steak burrito, and it was so big she couldn't finish it. Imagine that! I ordered the enchiladas topped with a fried egg, refried beans, and rice. Oh boy, I was stuffed but somehow kept eating like I was training for the Mexican Food Olympics. Our daughter ordered the same thing as Dad, but hers was smothered in that delicious holiday sauce. She couldn't finish hers either. My wife and daughter are a couple of wimps! Or maybe I'm just a big-backed roly-poly with no quit in me. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was perfect. We absolutely recommend Salsa Verde Grill when visiting Bar Harbor. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and don't blame me when that Christmas sauce has you licking the plate. Bye-bye now!

Incredibly salty!!! Almost blew my head off!!!!! Sodium levels through the roof!!!!!!!!!!! If salt…read morewas a radioactive meltdown this would be Chernobyl. After eating our mouths were on fireee. Other than that, the burritos were hot and flavorful! If you can look past the salt levels, the food was good and the red salsa was delicious BLOOD PRESSURE DANGER ZONE

We rolled up to Side Street after a full day of hiking in Acadia. We joined the online waitlist in…read moreadvance and were seated about 10 minutes after we arrived. Food: I ordered the Bangin' Shrimp Mac as my entree. The shrimp was delicious, however I wish the pasta was just a bit saucier. I cannot emphasize this enough - the blueberry pie here is a must try! It's served piping hot with a side of vanilla ice cream. It 10000% lives up to the hype and I am strongly considering having one shipped to me in LA. Service: The staff here was wonderful! Multiple people came over to check on us and kept our waters topped up throughout the evening. They even put the White Sox game on TV per our request.

Great for kids and big families. They have excellent beer selection a lot on tap. The menu is great…read morewith good service. The lobster roll here is very very good. Did not like the lobster melt it was a grilled cheese with lobster in it. Couldn't taste the lobster with so Much butter and cheese on the sourdough bread. They have a pretty good Philly cheesesteak also. The blueberry Acadia ipa on tap is delicious. For Seafood it's worth it especially if you have kids they have a lot of playdough they give them to play with and it's a good laid back atmosphere.

Delicious tuna tacos, and we enjoyed their updated twist on New England clam chowder. If you like…read morepolenta, you'll love the polenta fries, too.

We had lunch there today, one of us had clam chowder and the other their seafood chowder, and both…read morewere delicious and reasonably priced for a large bowl. Bread, if you choose to have it also, was very good French baguette style. Service was excellent and prompt. Soup could have been a tad hotter is my only tiny critique but all in all a great experience and we'll be going back!

So thankful for dining options available a little later. T&B did not disappoint either with a fried…read morefish sandwich on a brioche bun and a good selection of draft beers. Our waitress was very nice and there was a decent crowd sitting outside and at the bar. The fried calamari app was good too. They could do with a little less homemade tartar on the fish sandwiches as we had to mop off one of our fish filets and ask for a new plate. Maybe ask for it on the side if you aren't a fan of tartar.

Stopped in after a long bike ride in Acadia, it was exactly what our bodies were wanting! We got a…read moreflight of beer and their sour they had that was local was delish! Our waitress was so kind and helped out with someone who had a food allergy. We sat on the patio and it was nice and the road they are on isn't busy so it felt like we were tucked back a little! I would recommend! I got the sausage platter and they had pickled rhubarb and it was to die for!

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.

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.

Good food, good vibes! Haddock was amazing!…read moreDefinetly got some souvenirs to go home with. They need to keep the shirt inventory full!

We didn't get to Bar Harbor until late after 8pm and we hadn't had dinner yet. At the…read morerecommendation of the staff at the Wonder View Inn they suggested the Thirsty Whale which was not only open late but had good food...and they were correct. We didn't get downtown until after 9pm and coincidentally that meant parking the motorcycles was free. We were immediately seated after a warm welcome. Jess W was our server and she did a top notch job. I got the 6oz lobster roll with a side of clam chowder which was $53...tourist prices but the roll was top notch. It actually got delivered with the lobster bisque which I sent back after taking a taste. I would echo the sentiments of others in that it's a good thick soup but lacks in the meat department which is why I chose to have them bring me the clam chowder I originally ordered. It was full of potatoes and clam, I would get it again. There's not a lot of gluten-free options on the menu. The girlfriend opted for a garden salad ($11) topped with blackened haddock ($11) which was gluten free. It was a huge portion and more than enough to eat, she couldn't finish it. It was also very flavorful and juicy. Had we known it was going to be a lot of food we wouldn't have ordered the smoked trout dip but we are glad we did. It was $16 and they were able to bring it with extra veggies and put the crackers on the side for me to keep it gluten free. It was a decent sized portion and there were more than enough dippers and we quite enjoyed the salty smoked fish flavor. I asked for a local whiskey or bourbon and they don't server any sadly. The decor is mostly bar vibes. Dinner was $90 before taxes and $97 after before tip. I was very pleased with my lobster roll and would eat here again especially if we had another late arrival into town.

The Black Friar is one of my favorite places to come and eat at when I'm in Bar Harbor. It has a…read morequiet charm in the dining room that perfectly compliments the town it's in and they serve the best fish and chips in town. As stated above, the fish and chips is the thing to get here. The fish is clearly fresh (not frozen), cooked to order and has an almost unbelievable level of perfect crisp on the batter that coats it. It's also wonderful to see that they're serving it with some fresh-cut fries as there's such an overwhelming improvement in both taste and texture that you get with fresh (never frozen) fries. The fries are also perfectly cooked with a good crisp on the outside, but still fluffy potato in the middle. They then went the extra step and have house-made tartar sauce and slaw to go with it. It's a simple dish in concept, but this place goes the extra mile to make you something that's both delicious and worth coming back for. The dining room is on the smaller side, so if you have a large party it would be a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation to be sure there's a place for your entire group when you get there. I came a little later in the evening (maybe around 7pm) and found it to be pleasantly quiet, though not empty. I was greeted quickly by the owner and seated quickly. I also found the staff to be pleasant and fun to chat with while I waited for my food (I sat at the bar). It's also worth noting they have a full bar and a good choice of local draft beer to choose from.

My son and I came to this place based on a recommendation. Boy were we disappointed…read more The crab cakes were very ordinary with an awful sauce on top. The Lobster chimi which we were told were the best thing in town were bang average. Oysters too were tasteless. We paid up and went somewhere else !! Thanks for the feedback ! Of course, we didn't want to make a fuss, we just moved on. After the hype we were very disappointed ......

WOW. I love Johnny & Nicole! I have traveled all over the world and this place has exceeded…read moreexpectations! Order one of their many exceptional cocktails to start, multiple plates, and a dessert because you're worth it. Don't skip this hot spot while you're in Bar Harbor.

Delicious! The patio was great to sit on at night during the warm weather. There are heaters and…read moreblankets available if needed. There was a slight wait so if you are impatient, go early. The dishes come out very quickly so when you are seated you'll eat fast! Everything is meant to be shared family style. Oysters were delicious. They were served on a pile of spice which was nice to dip the oyster in for more flavor. I have not had them this way before. The crab cakes were SO meaty. Almost no filler in these. Really good flavor. Scallops- one of our favorite bites. Seared perfectly. Some crunch with the toppings. Duck tacos- slight hint of spice to these but delicious. Roasted roots- I could eat a thousand of these plates. The golden beets and carrot combination was amazing. The vinaigrette was so well balanced I could not stop dipping in it.