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.

I had a great dinner here last night with friends! The staff were so nice and my dinner was…read moredelicious! Keep the beets and carrots appetizer as it's a winner!

We had called in advance to make reservations on a Wednesday night. After finding street parking…read more(there's no parking lot close by), we came in and were shown to a nice table by the front windows. The ambiance is OK, black walls, some artwork, a bit dark and moody, not overly welcoming. Our server was the only server in the whole restaurant. She never introduced herself and was polite, but in a forced and not friendly way, and she didn't smile much. Our cocktails, the Grand Royale, a gin based cocktail with champagne, and the black and blue Manhattan, both $15, tasted ok. Nothing special or unique than what we could mix ourselves at home. We ordered for appetizers the sea scallops and the beets and carrots special. It took about 45 minutes for our appetizers to arrive. The sea scallops were the best executed dish of the evening, perfectly seared, crisp bacon. The beets and carrots tasted like prepackaged beets and some fresh carrots sandwiched in between. It was bland and missing a creamy element like a cheese, disappointing for $14. For dinners, we ordered two halibut entrees, a stapler chicken special, and buttered orechiette. We arrived at 5 pm, ordered shortly thereafter, and our entrees didn't arrive until 6:20pm. Our kids were both complaining about slowness and were starving. The tables around us made comments like, well, at least we don't have anywhere we need to be... There was zero apology for the wait, as if this was normal. When the entrees arrived, both halibut dishes were equally overcooked. Halibut us such a buttery fish, it's truly hard to overcook, but this was so dry. Both the halibut and the chicken had exactly the same presentation, including the same purple and green sauces circling both, which made them feel uninspired and generic. The chicken was decent but also overcooked, and the buttered orechiette was actually the best tasting dish, as the orechiette was fresh pasta and perfectly cooked. Overall, we were so disappointed with how long the food took. It all tasted fine, overcooked, not great. I felt like they were trying hard to be more upscale dining, charging upscale prices which I don't mind paying, but missed the mark.

I left extremely stuffed and happy! Food was tasty, super flavorful, visually plated greatly, and…read moredidn't have to wait long. We showed up on a Saturday at 5 o'clock end of August and got right in at Annex which is the same menu and attached. Waiters were helpful and kind, amazing people! Live music was going on at 7 but we left right before, awesome vibes doors to the outside open so it was basically an open air concept since it was a beautiful day. Clam chowder: super delicious and passed the spoon test! (I like my chowders thick so a spoon should float on top) Bangin Shrimp: seasoning and sauce were bangin! Great stuff and the buttery grilled flamed pita added a beautiful touch Cadillac fries: crispy fries with melty cheese, hot sauce, bbq sauce, chipotle mayo and toooed with bacon. We inhaled these. Mac + rac: fall off the bone rips and the Mac was killer. Mixed in with street corn added a great change up and all went so well together. Larger shells cooked perfectly and super cheesy, this was a great dish. Highly recommend, wish I could have tried the Blueberry Pie because that looks insane, was way too full after crushing the other dishes and washed down with a blueberry beer and an extra dirty martini!

The fish was extremely dry. And when I asked for tarter sauce because it was dry…read moreThe brought it. And then charged me. Never said there would be a charge. The waitress was rude And when I asked about charge she said ohh if you told Me it was dry we could of fixed it. And when I said I did. She ignored me. Horrible service and dry fish. Never again especially for the price

Ordered seafood Alfredo…read more Was a delicious dish. Seafood tasted fresh and was properly cooked. Other guests ordered fried fish and chips. Portion was super generous. They were able to share the dish and felt full and enjoyed it as well. Server was super friendly and professional. Food was delivered promptly. The atmosphere and decor was also super unique and fun. I'm from California and a big foody, and recommend giving this restaurant a try.

The proprietors of this restaurant put a lot of effort into their property's curb appeal. It's set…read moreback from the street, so they made sure there were plenty of bright colors curbside to catch the passing tourist's eye. My wife & I respect the hustle. We gave it a shot. Inside, the decor is "over the top '50s-style diner." Rockabilly plays over the speakers; there are enough curios and eye-catchers to keep the casual diner interested for their entire meal. Speaking of the meal, my wife was happy with her fish tacos and I liked my salad. Neither was spectacular, but both did the job. Our service was slow, particularly for a weekday early in the season. Nevertheless, we left satisfied. I'd return.

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!

We didn't have a bad bite... is a gross understatement. Just amazing food and unique flavor…read moreprofiles for the usual BH spots. Off the beaten tourist path and open year round, PP lives up to the reviews and hype. We made a mistake our first night in Bar Harbor going to a tourist trap and getting a rubbery lobster roll and sad chowder. I did a bit of research online and found Peekytoe and was SO glad for it. While you don't get a water view, but a cute walk down the main drag, it is WELL worth the excursion AND HOW. My husband said his Crabby Patty was the best crab cake sandwich he ever had. I agreed in as I had the cake as an app. I also got a Halibut dish with pickled fiddleheads (a local green I might liken to okra for lack of other reference) and blistered tomatoes. It was moist, well cooked fish, amazing sides with phenomenal heightening elements. We also enjoyed our cocktails immensely. GO if you are a foodie and don't want a lame wannabe roll with some kids grilled cheese sides, DO this spot. SO well worth it. PS to manament - I know you do a brunch. MAKE SURE YOU DO A CRABCAKE BENEDICT. Your crab cakes are divine and with a slight seared crunch. Ideal. You can even do a lemon-fiddlehead or blistered tomato HOLLANDAISE. I'd be IN IN as I am sure most people would. The vinegary elements from the fiddleheads to (I think) my husband's pickled onion atop his crabby patty MADE the CRABCAKES THE STAR.

My family and I really enjoyed this amazing dinner spot! The restaurant itself had a good ordering…read moresystem and had great views. I tried the Caprese Lobster Flatbread which was very flavorful and had small bits of shredded lobster. Additionally, the lemon butter lobster roll was delicious, it had a good amount of lobster and the butter sauce was yummy! Drinks were unique and refreshing! Someone else in my party got the Blue Berry Pina Colada which was quite a treat! Overall, this was a great spot! I would recommend to anyone in the area.

They were very accommodating with allergies and our request to make a lobster roll flight into its…read moredeconstructed form. The lobster was definitely fresh, tender, and plenty. It didn't have a super strong sweet flavor I liked how the sauces were all put on the side and allowed you to customize how much to put on the lobster. My favorite was the lemon butter because it was creamy and that helped the sauce stick on the lobster. There wasn't a super strong lemon flavor but you could taste it. My next flavor is the firecracker but I thought it had a gingery taste that I didn't think paired super well otherwise. The garlic butter is what you expect (garlic on the bottom and butter on top).

Dahlia's located in The Asticou Hotel is a breath of fresh air for the New England food scene…read more The restaraunt offers a fantastic view of the harbor from both its outdoor seating area and some indoor seating areas making for a lovely atmosphere. The staff are friendly. As a self proclaimed foodie family, we could not have been more impressed by Dahlia's during our four day stay at The Asticou Hotel. During our time, we enjoyed breakfast, lunch and two dinners at the hotel's restaurant. For breakfast we enjoyed the Oatmeal and Blueberry Pancakes on our final morning before heading to our next destination. Both dishes were delcious. There are a number of other great options but we kept it simple for our travel day. For lunch, we had the Child's Mini Burgers, the Child's Steak and Potatoes, the Smash Burger and the Chicken Sandwich. The burgers were by far the best of the trip. My husband said the chicken sandwich was a quality one as well. The only disappointing item served were the French fries as they appeared to just be frozen string fries. We prefer fresh cut fries. Dahila's offers a fantastic children's menu selection that caters to picky eaters and more adventurous eaters. My son was impressed by his steak and potato dish and so were we. I saw another child's salmon at dinner one night and it looked impressive for another child option. For the less adventurous eaters, they also offer Mac and cheese and a grilled cheese. For dinner both nights we started with the local raw oysters and popovers. Both starters were a hit each night. The Gulf Maine Halibut with lobster risotto was absolutely perfection both nights. The fish, the risotto and vegetables could not have been prepared any better. It's rare to find a restaraunt that nails every component of a dish but Dahlia's did just that with this dinner entree. To wrap up both dinners we had the children's sundae and blueberry pie. Our boys could not have been more satisfied with their sundaes. The blueberry pie was the best dessert of the trip! The pie which is more like a tart is served warm with a lemon curd on the side and vanilla bean icecream. It was truly divine. Dahlia's is worth visiting during your stay in the Bar Harbor area. It is pricey but the quality of the food is worth it. Be sure to make a reservation especially if you are going for dinner as it fills up quickly in the evening.

My husband and I recently had a 2 night stay to celebrate our anniversary. We had a great time and…read moreabsolutely loved the Asticou hotel! The hotel is in a great location, in the middle of MDI. It was easy to get to and from the national park and to downtown bar harbor from the hotel. The rooms were immaculate and so well decorated. The pool area is very picturesque with plenty of places to sit and lounge for the day. We enjoyed both a dinner and breakfast at Dahlias which overlooks the pool as well as the harbor. Our food was deciduous and the setting was perfect. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They made sure to send up a small gift to our room to celebrate our anniversary, which was a great touch. We will definitely plan to be back!

super convenient location to downtown, service was excellent and we really enjoyed the food! But I…read moream here to RAVE about the Blueberry pie! The best I have ever had and I am not a Pie person! But in Maine you have to try all of the blueberry items! This pie.....yummmm we took slices to go as I could not buy a whole pie! the oyster flight was amazing as well!

This restaurant is located at Bar Harbor downtown and it is at the second floor so technically…read morespeaking it is like a Loft. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant. We had one of the best clam chowders from the Loft during our trip! We also ordered a scallop risotto and braised pork bowl. I would say the scallop risotto is a disappointment as risotto is usually more wet and saucy. This didn't even strike as risotto to me given how dry and how much rice I had so it is kind of like a scallops rice bowl with some mushroom sauce. The braised pork bowl had a decent presentation and the braised porks were tasty as it was a bit caramelized so the texture was great! Though, when we viewed it as a whole rice bowl, the other ingredients made this fusion tasted awkward in terms of too many mixes of styles such as American, Korean and Chinese elements...