Great food and atmosphere…read more I had the crab roll. I know, it's Maine, don't judge. I love crab. The waitress offered it with the butter instead of mayo, and I happily said yes. It was delicious, as were the fries. J had the pub burger. It didn't come out "medium"....but she said it was a really good burger.

The Thirsty Whale has a fun atmosphere and a classic New England Bar Harbor vibe, but it definitely…read moreleans toward being a tourist spot. The waitress was very busy, we had to remind her of some of the drinks we ordered! No big deal especially considering the busyness at lunch time. The fried pickles were a bit too greasy for my taste, though still decent. The sweet potato fries were the highlight, crispy and flavorful. The mozzarella sticks were very tasty, but again on the greasy side. Fish taco was average at best, Reuben sandwich was also average but good! The garden burger tasted good! Overall, a good stop if your on the area, however the parking during lunch time was the worst for sure! Took me around 15 minutes to park, about 7 minutes away, parking at a supermarket parking and walking here! The prices are a bit expensive but understandable since all the out of town, tourists in the area here to spend money just don't expect anything extraordinary.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN MAINE! The concept is absolutely great! You grab a blanket, eat in the…read morepark, and enjoy the views. We had the Lobster Roll Flight, and the Lobster Mac And Cheese. Both meals were absolutely amazing! Made me regret I had a husband cause I had to share but at least he paid for it I guess....

This place lived up to its reputation. Small place right near the water. My daughter and I got a…read morefew lobster rolls. Super fresh. Young lady said the lobster was caught earlier in the day. This was the best lobster roll I ever had.

Quick service and great atmosphere. Our bartender was very friendly. My french 75 was delicious!read more

The Barnacle was such a lovely and fun experience. The servers were amazing, you could truly tell…read morethat they loved what they do. They knew all the locals and celebrated all of their customers with the bell they had behind the bar. The pub itself is very quaint and cute with moody lighting. The oysters were unbelievable and the house-made mignonette was delicious, we were literally dipping chips in it. The smoked trout dip was also very tasty. No complaints at all, we had the best time there. Highly recommend!!!

Only went to the bar to watch a World Cup game that they had on tvs…read more Friendly bartender, good beers on draft, clean place and cool sea breeze coming often through the front. Onion rings were okay.

Closer to a 3.5. We made a reservation and had a window seat…read moredownstairs. Our server was great. Decided on the lobster roll meal and salmon salad. (For the meal the chowder was very good, lobster roll was full but lacked any seasoning for flavor, vegetable side was good (I though soup would come out first but this was not the case). Ended with Maine blueberry pie and ice cream which was excellent). For the price, I expected a more flavorful roll. Salad had yellowed romaine lettuce and again, salmon that lacked seasoning. This was the biggest rating drop. Fries were meh as a side. Great drink list. I hate to say it, but this place comes off to me as like an old people early bird special place where they hold the seasoning so as not ruffle the feathers of the regulars.

Geddy's is to Bar Harbor as Union Oyster House or Cheers is to Boston. It's an institution. The…read moreswag abounds, the tourists cluster, and the restaurant is a well oiled machine getting you in and out in about an hour before you realize it's the shortest dinner you've ever had out. The food is decent. They put plastic little mermaids or animals in your drink, including adult cocktails. The kid's Shirley Temples were the size of fishbowl. We ordered steamers, fresh of course, so so tender. Kids got fish and chips and chicken tenders. The fry on the fish was crunchy, not greasy, and delicious. Adults got lobster Cobb salad and seafood pie. The seafood pie was outstanding. The lobster Cobb made me miss the lettuce. It was a small side salad size. It was not worth the $42 entree price for it. Overall it's worth trying but don't expect spectacular, and plan to walk out with a tshirt.

Tidbit! The Anchorage Motel manager warned us with a whisper: "It's where all the tourists go. But…read moreit's good. It's really good." She wasn't lying. It was worth the 45-minute wait. Spend that time wandering Main Street's shops, because the wait was worth the bite. The shrimp and scallop scampi arrived swimming in garlic, butter, and pasta (perfect fuel before a half marathon). My uncle's fish and chips delivered an actual deep-fried slab of fish, somehow golden and perfectly cooked. And then the seafood pie: crispy, flaky, golden on top in a way that looks borderline burnt but is actually just butter and scallops doing what butter and scallops do. This dish was basically chowder, piled high with fish... And some more fish, with a dash of chowder. Even the blueberry beer came through; we got Orono's Wicked Maine Blueberry Ale, packed with actual blueberries floating up and down. Yes, we paid tourist prices, but we got generous, delicious portions and full bellies.

This is a hidden gem of Bar Harbor. The chef, of 40 years, has perfected the main meals here that…read moreare outstanding. The waitstaff are just the cream de la cream. Very knowledgeable of the menu and offer recommendations that seemed to fit perfectly with your palette.

This was hands down the best meal, best ambiance and best service of our 10 day New England…read moreroadtrip. Galyns was recommended to us by the local receptionist do the hotel where we were staying in Bar Harbor. We arrived for an early dinner at 5 pm and from the initial greeting we felt like we were in someone's home. Their menu is seafood heavy and inventive. We settled on a whole lobster as an appetizer ($36 market price) which was buttery, succulent and super fresh. The rice pilaf and broccolini that it came with were the perfect accompaniments. For the main course, my partner ordered a grilled salmon and I ordered the haddock with a lemon caper sauce. A week later and I"m still savoring the haddock. Flaky and slightly meaty, the sauce was just zesty and frothy to invite you back for another bite. The capers was an added touch and really brought the dish together. As far as the grilled salmon, you can't get fish fresher than what we had. The hostess was kind enough to steer me through a refresher course on how to crack and eat lobster (with a big on of course!). The waiter was skilled and professional, knowing when to interject, provide suggestions and provide options to make our overall experience even better. I would definitely return and can't say enough good things about the restaurant. Happy eating and bon appetit!

The lobster roll was overpowered by mayo but had big chunks of lobster which was niceread more

Peter West was our server, was totally top notch. Very careful about our peanut allergy at the…read moretable, gave great service and very kind to our many questions, which other servers elsewhere would have been easily annoyed at Also remembered us on our way back from town the next day, shows his care to the grind The restaurant itself was quite elegant but secluded per table which was a perfect feeling. My only request would be some overhead lighting in the place, needed a flashlight to see the food, but it was all presented so nicely, nothing to hide! I got the tenderloin. If you like lobster and steak, (which I do) the flavors were on point. I ordered medium rare and it was textbook. This has made the top 5 restaurant steaks on my list, and I've cooked, interviewed, and let's just say... been around. The chef should be quite satisfied The wine as we were told goes in order of dry to less. The Pinot noir from Oregon was absolutely perfect to pair. Best place in Bar Harbor so far (: Definitely save this one for last!

After driving the 27-mile loop road of Acadia National Park, we stopped back at our motel and…read morerealized we were too tired to go out to lunch. However, we weren't too tired to eat it, so we had the food delivered from Side Street Cafe. So glad we did it that way cuz it was terrific... and easy to arrange ! My hubby ordered their Cubano sandwich while I ordered a cheeseburger. He loved his Cubano, which came with a side of mac 'n cheese. The mac 'n cheese was light in flavor, I think because of the kind of cheese used. I prefer more flavor, but it wasn't bad either. My( burger was quite large, and it was really tasty... very nicely seasoned beef patty, and it had all the things I like... cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle.... and catsup. I was very happy. It came with fries, but I had my fill of fries with all the lobster rolls I had ordered along the way, so I didn't eat them. Plus, there was a slice of blueberry pie calling out to me, so I wanted to blow my calories with the pie... and so glad I did cuz it was another spectacular piece of blueberry pie. Against my will, I split it with my hubby. Lol. It was a great way to end our meal. (Turns out we never got dinner that night cuz we were so full from such a nice lunch.) Side Street Cafe is definitely going on my radar if we're ever fortunate enough to return to Bar Harbor.

The best slice of blueberry pie I have maybe ever had in my life. It's worth coming here for that…read morealone. While visiting Bar Harbor, my friend, and I stopped here for lunch after a long morning of hiking in Acadia. It was the perfect comfy, carb loaded meal that we were looking for! I got the create your own mac & cheese, and it was delicious. Such a huge serving, that I probably could have shared it! Our server was also lovely and so helpful while deciding what to order. We sat outside in their patio because it was such a nice day, though their indoor seating also looked nice. But the highlight for me was the pie. Such a perfect balance of crust versus filling, crystallized sugar on top to add a sweet crunch, and a nice generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to go with it. I regret not coming back here at least one more time before we left Bar Harbor to get it again. All the more reason for me to plan another trip, I suppose! :)