Lobster rolls are my favorite food and Archies does not disappoint ever!! Definitely recommend if…read moreyou want a well priced delicious lobster roll away from the chaos of Bar Harbor prices. Big open space with beautiful waterfront views, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Handwashing sinks around the outdoor seating area for before and after your handhelds. Lobster roll with mayo is phenomenal, great portions and some of the best claw meat I have ever tasted. Service is very quick and kind. Our airbnb was a few minutes down the road from Archies and we went almost every day of our trip! Could not get enough!

We stumbled on Archie's hunting for an early dinner on the Quietside, about five minutes from the…read moreWonderland trail, and it turned out to be a great find. It's a fisherman-owned shack right on the bay -- informal, friendly, and exactly the kind of unpretentious Maine spot you hope to run into. Honestly, everything we ordered was excellent, so it's hard to single out just one thing. The hot-butter lobster roll was soft, fresh, and generous -- better than the other lobster rolls we'd had on the trip (I paid a little extra for hot butter over the cold/mayo version and would do it again). The lobster empanadas were a nice surprise: crispy from being fried, and while there's some filler beyond the lobster, the meat-to-filling ratio is good and the added flavor works -- I'd order those again. The clam chowder was rich and creamy without being gluey. Bonus points for the kids: a Lego play table kept ours happily occupied, and they did simple cheese quesadillas the kids actually ate. I also had a Pulp Truck IPA from Marsh Island Brewing -- which is what we would call a "Hazy IPA" or "New England IPA" on the West Coast, but here is simply an IPA. Regardless, it was quite good. We'd would definitely eat here again.

​I was so excited to finally get an authentic Maine lobster roll, and it completely lived up to the…read morehype! The roll was packed with an incredible amount of fresh, sweet lobster meat--no skimping here. It came served with chips, and they have a great wine selection to match (because you really can't have a proper lobster roll without a glass of wine!). Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend! Long line but worth it. moved fairly quickly. We sat inside which worked out since it was pretty breezy that day. great views of the ocean.

Got there at peak season on a Saturday around 5:45 pm, big line out the door took almost an hour,…read morebut grabbed drinks from the bar inside and made the best of it! Got to pick out the lobster we'd eat which made me feel more connected with the food system, they harvest it morning of right from the harbor. You order inside, they give you a table number (we ended up sharing with 2 other groups, twas lovely), then bring you food. Lobster was fresh as it gets and they had an impossible burger for my vegetarian partner too (which was fine, but seafood is def the show here). We had no rush getting back to our campsite, and for that I think it was worth the wait!

Here I am back at Charlottes 5 years later and it was a show stopper yet again! Atmosphere is…read moreawesome. Sweet little spot with tables overlooking some water and a big yard with a yard game (which is amazing because my kids could play while I ate). My personal favorite restaurant and meal while we visited! Lobster roll 10/10 and lobster grilled cheese also amazing.

Ocean views. They have a fire pit and fireplace to warm up at night. On their trolley they have a…read moreton of articles about how they use marijuana when they boil their lobsters which was interesting. No fresh boiled lobster to peel and eat yourself. They have lots of other good options though. Got the quarter pound hot lobster roll with butter. It was delish with just the right amount of butter. The bun was still crispy and did not fall apart. Also got clam chowder which had a decent amount of clams and good flavor. My friend got the lobster grilled cheese with lobster bisque which was also good. Decent amount of lobster. Picnic tables are outside to sit at your leisure. Service was friendly. Prices are high for the amount but it is good quality and feel like you pay for the setting.

Food was excellent, service was excellent and the ambience was right on the water, so perfect…read more We had one jumbo lobster, one pound and a quarter lobster, a dozen steamed clams, two corn cobs, one jumbo lobster roll, one cheeseburger. All was done perfectly. The owner even stopped by and had a chat and she was great. Can't say enough about it was a very good time with good food.

We arrived before the restaurant opened, and there was a line formed outside the door. Thankfully,…read moreit wasn't super long but it's clear the restaurant definitely has a following: I imagine the line and wait can be long at times! I ordered the "mussel dinner," which included 1lb of mussels with corn on the cob, cole slaw, hot dinner roll, and blueberry cake for $17.50. This is an excellent price for everything aforementioned! It was more than I could finish in one sitting for lunch. I enjoyed the steamed mussels, which were naturally sweet and easy to eat from the shell. There was no sand/grit as far as I could tell, and the mussels looked and tasted very fresh. I appreciated the roll was served hot in aluminum foil, and the corn and slaw were both tasty and prepared expertly. The blueberry cake was essentially a moist and not-too-sweet coffee cake. The restaurant is "cafeteria style". Once you enter, customers will make their order at the counter and pay the cashier (cash and credit are both accepted). You will receive a table number and it is self-seating with options both inside and outside. On windier days, it's highly recommended to sit inside: we saw folks struggling with the sun umbrellas the day we visited. The restaurant abuts the water, so you'll get a great view either way.

We came here soley based on previous reviews, and if did not disappoint…read more We had the lazy lobster, corn, mussels, and chicken Mac and cheese. Everything was awesome. It was a mild chilly evening, just enough seats outside, and friendly people walking around to deliver food and clean up. Got the food amazingly fast! The lazy lobster was more than enough for me. No clue on how much they serve you, but i felt i got my moneys worth. Would totally go back! Cash discount

Heard great things about this place. Only outdoor seating. You can't choose your own lobster for…read morethem to cook. They only have the option to get 1.25 or 1.5lb lobster they chose for you. Got the 1.5 lb lobster dinner with mussels and corn. The mussels were grainy and still had some seaweed attached. The lobster was good. The hot lobster roll was soaked in butter and you can't get the butter on the side. Made the bread suuuper soggy. Prices are higher but they give you an ok amount.

First off, get all the groceries you think you'll need on the mainland before you take the ferry…read moreover to the island. Second, you know you're going to forget something, so . . . You'll eventually wind up at TIMS. They have all the staples: milk, eggs, cereal, meats, cheeses, eggs, veggies, etc. Be forewarned, 90% of the items don't have prices on them. I guess they want you to have sticker shock when you check out. To be honest, it's more like cardiac arrest depending on how much shopping you need to do. The lady in front of me had a bag of stuff in one hand and a gallon of milk in the other and she walked out $75 lighter than when she entered. Small price to pay I suppose when hunger is your next closest alternative. Overall, if Andy Griffith's Mayberry had a 7-11, TIMS would be the mirror image of it with the added benefit of being able to purchase live seafood. Bonus: They have ice cream. An extra star just for that.

TIMS has got the staples (water, snacks), produce, meat, and amazing seafood - everything you'd…read moreneed from a quick trip to the store. The staff is very friendly and there is a great slow pace and neighborly vibe to the whole place. The lobsters are very good - we went two nights in a row to pick some up during our stay on the island.

Easily one of the highlights of my trip to Bar Harbor. I came here twice during a week long trip…read moreafter long morning hikes throughout Acadia and it hit the spot. I'm not the biggest fan of lobster rolls, but the hot roll here deserves a try. First time I got a large slaw roll just because it was a new take on a lobster roll and I didn't particularly love it, but it was loaded with fresh lobster. I happened to take a bit of my brother's hot lobster roll and it was leaps and bounds better. A line of thousand island on top of a lobster roll isn't the most appetizing and the amount of slaw you get is minimal and doesn't add to the depth of flavor at all. The second time I went for the large hot lobster roll and it was the most enjoyable meal I had during my time in Bar Harbor. There's 3 sizes: mini, small, and large available which is apparently 1/2 lobster, full lobster, and 1.5 lobster when I asked them how much oz was in each. Not sure how much oz it actually came out to, but it was a hefty portion for the large and quite filling due to the richness of the butter. This is a tiny seasonal take out only place next to Agamont Park overlooking the bay so you get to enjoy your lobster with a nice view and they offer free red blankets for you to use on the grass and return once you're done. The second time I went on a Wednesday they also had seating in the bar next door since the bar itself didn't open until 4pm. The prices are what you'd expect and honestly similar to what I'd get in Boston. They only open during lunch and the first time I went there was no line around 2:30PM on a Sunday, but the second time there was a decent line about 30 deep. The lines moved quickly and service was fast so don't get turned off if you see a line.

5 stars for the lobster roll! 2 stars for the clam chowder…read more I had the hot mini lobster roll filled with large pieces of fresh lobster perfectly cooked with just the right amount of butter on a soft delicious roll. I dream about this lobster roll. I cannot describe how outrageously delicious the hot lobster roll is. This is a must have in Bar Harbor. Unfortunately, while the clam chowder is not expensive, it was more of a potato chowder with an occasional small bite of clam. The bonus is it was served pipping hot - great to warm up on a cold rainy day. The negative is it was very salty and left me thirsty for water the rest of the day. As the name says, Go for the lobster roll!

We were driving to Deer Isle and Stonington and found the Maine Lobster Lady by chance. It's a…read morewelcoming, cozy place where they sell other items besides food. We had the seafood chowder, fried clams, and haddock bites. The chowder was okay; I prefer it to be a little thicker, but the taste was delicious. The haddock bites were lightly breaded, and this was good. I'm not a huge fan of breaded fish, but this was a game changer; moist, flaky, seasoned well, and lightly fried. And you can never go wrong with whole belly clams. The lady serving us was really friendly. And BTW, this place has the cleanest restroom I've ever seen in a restaurant. Great atmosphere, great service, great food, and plenty of parking, what more can you ask for?

Super nice joint with a variety of foods. Nice lobster rolls. Some good local beer. Outdoors pup…read morefriendly space makes it special.

Guys! I'm so mad that we didn't order more food while here because seeing what other people got…read morearound us, it looked FIREEE! I saw this place when we first got to Maine and never forgot about it because I am a giant soft serve fan and they boast 24 different flavors of soft serve!!!! This was our 4th and last stop on our Maine Ice Cream Trek and it did not disappoint. After very long and drawn out deliberation, I decided to try the English Toffee flavor and my wife got the Dragon's Blood soft serve flavor. Both were so good but that Dragon's Blood was out of this world!! I had never had the flavor before and it blew my mind. We also got fries to make sure we made it home to eat and they were the best fries we had in Maine for our entire trip and my wife LOVES fries so that's a very nice compliment. We almost ordered a second serving. There is plenty of covered seating outside but no inside seating so it gave a well catered picnic vibe. I will say it was hard for us to find because the map didn't realize where it was. We had to drive around a bit to find it but it's next to the gas station/convenience store that Maps takes you to. I would absolutely go out of my way to go to Seaside Dairy Bar the next time we're in Maine. It's well worth it!

A hidden scoop beside the pumps, Not where you'd expect your…read moreice cream stops. If you don't know where it likes to hide, You just might drive right on by. The scoops were tasty, smooth, and sweet, A simple summertime Maine treat. It felt like where the locals go-- A quiet gem that's fun to know. Not quite a destination all its own, But worth a stop if you're passing home.

NEVER judge a book by its cover!! This tiny quaint eatery in the middle of nowhere is where it's…read moreat! Excellent food, wonderful service and priced right. I will definitely stop again if I'm in that neck of the woods!

Excellent food - no only are the lobster rolls delicious , but so is the homemade cole slaw and…read morepotato salad! The owners wo run the place, are helpful and friendly.