Testa's gets a solid 4! We came here on Mother's Day and the place was quite empty. We got the blueberry margarita and I could have had about 10 of those. Yum!! Super flavorful and a generous pour. I got the rib eye tacos and my husband got the haddock ones. We both liked the haddock better. The rib eye was chewy and kind of a weird choice for a taco. The view is nice. The service was nothing to write home about. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Blueberry margarita - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Picture this... it's 3:15 on a Saturday afternoon and this place has no one inside OR outside the restaurant. It's 4th of July, so that's a red flag in and of itself. My family and I were enjoying a donut from a place that shares an alley with Testa's and we made the massive mistake of sitting down at a filthy outside table that wasn't being used at the time. Mind you, NONE of the tables were being used at the time. As we had spent about 5 minutes at the table and were finishing our donut, this atrocious and rude individual rolled out and decided to demand us to leave. It wasn't an awareness of, "looks like you are finishing your donut, if you wouldn't mind leaving asap, that would be appreciated". Nope. It was, "these are our tables and you need to leave". We were finishing our donut... no one around... sitting at a filthy outside table, of which we had no clue (we are tourists) belonged to his restaurant. If this guy is indicative of the kind of attitude and treatment you would get actually dining there, AVOID! We were actually considering eating there, tonight. NOPE! Read the room, guy! read more

DO NOT patronize this place. The worst experience in my 20 years of restaurant experience (including bartending and corporate training) and as avid diner of all types of cuisines and at all kinds venues. 3 of us stopped in for oysters on HH and were promptly seated. We wanted to sit at the bar but, there weren't 3 seats next to each other so, we ended up at a table right next to bar. The server greeted us and was very pleasant. He took the drink order and hadn't brought anything out when bar seats opened and we asked him to move. The bartender was extremely rude and said "no-we don't allow you to move tables". We even offered to pay out with server and she copped an attitude and again said no. Since she had a bad attitude anyway, we decided to just stay at the table. We ordered oysters and a few other apps. The drinks came out, 2 mixed cocktails and a glass of Meomi Pinot noir. Immediately, the wine drinker said the wine smelled a little vinegary. Upon tasting she said it was absolutely old and had us taste it as well. It was awful. Everyone at the table is an avid wine drinkers and know the difference between a bad wine and spoiled wine. We called the server over, explained the wine had turned and asked to change it for another option. He turned to the bartender who was overhearing the conversation and she snapped "I just opened the bottle when I poured that glass". You just don't know what you ordered and don't like it". We explained we are very familiar with Meomi and it's actually one we regularly drink. The server was uncomfortable and said "we aren't allowed to take things off the bill so you have to pay for it even if you don't drink it". WHAT? Craziest thing I've ever heard. We asked him to go get the manager. After a few minutes, the manager came out and said "we can't take it off the bill just because you don't like it". We explained the wine was bad. The manager said "that's not what the bartender said". So basically the bartender had lied about why we were sending it back. The manager asked to see the bottle she supposedly just opened. She pulls it up and it's almost empty! When we pointed out she lied about just opening it, she realized she was busted and said "maybe it was yesterday". She clearly had no idea when it was open. The manager then told us she isn't allowed to take items off the bill without the owner approving. Fine-go tell the owner to come out. She went to the back and then came out again and said "the owner doesn't drink wine so they don't know if it's bad or not". Ummm-maybe take a wine class when you own a restaurant?!? The distributors offer them for free for gods sake. The manager was apologetic and told us they can't take things off the bill no matter what because the owner says "people are scammers and just try to get things for free all them time". We hadn't even drank it so not sure what we were trying to get for free. Long story, they don't care about the quality of what they are serving or the guest experience. The manager did personally remove it as she agreed we weren't trying to "scam" anything. I hope she didn't have to pay out of pocket. We paid for the remaining balance of food (which had come out while this was going on and sat there getting cold) and drinks and left without finishing anything. It wasn't worth allowing their poor attitudes ruin what had otherwise been a great day. We went back down the street to Barnacles. The oysters and service are outstanding and worth every penny. Visited 2 nights in a row! read more

Great spot in downtown bar harbor. Beautiful inside with chery paneling and cool vibe. Service was quick and fiendly. They have an excellent selection of wines encompassing spain, France Austria , USA etc. the wife had the lobster diner. I had the fish tacos which were also excellent. The haddock is perfectly grilled and blacked and it's served with pineapple, blueberries an aioli and a second sauce. The combo was a delight of flavors and textures. One of the best fish tacos I have tasted. Ended with the crème brûlée excellent also read more

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This place has a really good breakfast and quick service. My husband and I have enjoyed this spot every time we try it; it's in a great location right downtown and a few steps from the park. This is a great little spot for a quick bite before you get on the trolley or do whale watching. I've had lobster benedict and lobster oscar here, and both are delicious. Most recent visit was lobster oscar with asparagus and potatoes. So good! My husband had the western omelette, which he also enjoyed a lot. This spot is worth a stop! read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Lobster Oscar with home fries - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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After a week of fantastic seafood in Bar Harbor, we found the break that we were looking for at Testa's. While their seafood offering was formidable, some Italian staples were what my family wanted. The ambiance of the outdoor seating was fantastic and a perfect night to be outside. Our server, Guillermo, was amazingly attentive and made some great recommendation. The chicken parm and Alfredo were fantastic. A nice potion, al dente noodle, and a very generous chicken breast that was very tender. The manager was also present and attentive, made some other recommendations around the area in Momo's Cheesecakes, and gifted us a few samples from Graffiti Donuts, as we were on our way out of town. Great place, great service, great vibe. A nice sleeper find in the midst of a very busy small town! read more

Went into Testa's to a very very very small population. Immediately the large dude gave me the nastiest look. When I sat down there were dirty menus and dirty plates. It took me about 10 minutes to get a waiter and even longer for water. Keep in mind I'm like the only one here. He brings me my food and it had MOLD on it also might I add, someone's hair was in it. Don't eat here and find some place better. read more

Crazy expensive. We were seated right away during lunch hour no wait. Food was good but very pricey. Oysters Rockefeller was $22 for 4 pcs. Service was straightforward. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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This was a 3.7 ish for us but I rounded up because the service was good and the ambiance is nice. I had oysters which were excellent. We split the chowder fries, which sounded incredible and honestly, present that way too. They needed more chowder! It was a bit of chowder but not enough compared to the fries. My husband for the rice balls--they were a big miss-- very bland, sticky rice that didn't have any flavor. The sauce was just ok. We didn't do desert since it was late. I'd maybe return but change how we approached ordering read more

Came here to try the steamers as was told had to have steamers in New England. I don't think I'm a steamers person, would have much preferred them fried! Lol. Nice restaurant, more of a fancy atmosphere going on compared to other BH restaurants we ate at. Clam chowder was good, felt it was missing a little bit of seasoning and bit too thick. Had the blueberry brûlée for dessert which was very good better than the pie I had tried elsewhere. Good French fries. read more

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Perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye and veggies. My wife ordered the seafood Alfredo and it was very good and loaded with fresh seafood. Atmosphere was cozy and warm as we enjoyed dinner next to the large windows looking out at a rainy evening. read more

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Food was ok and the steak and lobster was good I ate with a group and just went by what others around me said price is fair for the area read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Looks amazing - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Kind of on the same level as Applebees. Very disappointing. Skip this if you're in Bar Harbor.

We were looking for a lunch spot on a Friday around 1p, nowhere was really packed (though Testa's was particularly empty). We were seated right next to the only other table on the ground floor -- I can live with that -- but after almost ten minutes, decided to leave and go elsewhere. Not sure what happened there. But the menu is pretty limited, the drinks the bartender poured did look good from afar, the atmosphere is cool...this one just didn't work out for us. read more

The beautiful flowers baskets by the windows got my attention. I ordered the blackened Fish Tacos which were so flavorful and delicious! We also ordered the Lobster Roll and my friend said it was really good. We had the window seats overlooking the harbor. Service was great! read more

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Best meal we had in Bar Harbor. The food here is something else. We ordered the lobster boil, lobster tacos, and haddock tacos. The fish tacos came with blueberry pineapple salsa which was delicious. If you like quality seafood, you'll like this place. The service was great as well. Check it out for yourself! read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Lobster tacos - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

My daughter and I stumbled into this place on a rainy afternoon. The waitress was absolutely delightful. She saw we were freezing and suggested the perfect gf meal for me on a day like this, tomato soup and lobster grilled cheese. Wow, amazing and being gf I don't remember the last time I had a grilled cheese with lobster no less. My daughter tried the beer flight and fish tacos, she was quite pleased. Give this place a try it was great. read more

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Amazing! Delicious early dinner after biking in the park all day! The haddock was divine and bolognese for my husband equally delish Our server Sammie - wonderful! Key to a restaurant experience. A must try! A repeat worthy spot - even for vacationers read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Service. Management. Food. Attitude of " manager". His unkempt attire we associate with McDonald's.

The food was really, really good and the quiet corner seating looking out over the harbor was perfect. Service was top-notch, had a great conversation with my friendly waiter. I wish there were more entree options with a green vegetable included. read more

Dog-friendly and delicious. Testa's Bar & Grill in Bar Harbor was a win all around. One of the best clam chowders we've had--super creamy, packed with clams, and maybe even a hint of lemon zest. The fish tacos were fresh, and the lobster roll had big chunks of meat with just enough mayo. The best part? They're dog friendly and even have a dog menu. After a long day hiking in Acadia, our pup got to enjoy some chicken and rice on the patio right along with us. Our server was great too, even with some iPad issues--super friendly and on top of everything read more

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Pretty good food for the price point but nothing crazy. I only tried the Maine Lobster Dinner which was pretty good for the price. They had outdoor seating and was a very dog friendly place which was fun for them. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Maine Lobster Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This was easily the best food we had during our Acadia trip. What a lovely spot! We tried a whole bunch of things: - Oysters - Flash fried lobster tacos - Fish Tacos - Grilled cheese, soup & salad - Burger patty from the dog menu Everything looked and tasted SCRUMPTIOUS. And I absolutely loved that they have a dog menu so we couldn't just treat ourselves after a nice hike, but also my dog. Good service too. Highly recommend! read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Was here this evening for dinner - the lobster roll and cacio e pepe made my husband and I bloated and terribly sick right after. If you look at the reviews, you will notice this isnt the first time this is happening to a customer. read more

The service by Sam was a phenomenal. We were a party of eight and we sat upstairs and had ample room to both eat and people watch. Sam and his team gave us plenty of water and drinks to stay hydrated . His recommendation on the chowder fries was amazing. I wanted clam chowder soup and didn't know that I would get satisfied by eating thick cut steak fries with a blend of chowder soup, chives and bacon on them. They were a hit. As for my main, I had an excellent grilled haddock ala eskovitch. This was one of the best tasting fish dishes and accompanied veggie vinegar sauce I've ever had. Spicy and refreshingly tasty. The kids devoured their chicken tenders, and even one of them said that the fish nuggets were very, very tasty . I had one and I agree. This is a must visit while staying in Bar Harbor read more

Nice service and tasty food! Fresh food and friendly service. I think this is one of best seafood restaurants in bar harbor Highly recommended! read more

We were camping in the area and saw a review for Testa's on RV Life. We made a reservation for after a big hike in Acadia National Park (you don't need reservations but they will take them!). We were seated outside right next to heaters... score! We were promptly greeted by our Server and she was attentive throughout the night. My husband ordered the Taste of Maine (it was about $45 I think) - it had a HUGE lobster, clam chowder, mussels, claims, corn and potatoes. He couldn't finish it all. I'd highly recommend Tests for a great dinner! read more

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Delicious meal, beautiful presentation delivered by friendly, expert waitstaff who catered to our group of 35. We encourage all to dine at Testa's soon! read more

Our group of 35 from the Norton Senior Center were greeted enthusiastically by the team that was to serve us. The meal was so good, ample portions, served hot, and the presentation was beautiful. The staff was so much fun, very personable. I would definitely go back. The Manager was also attentive. Thanks for a memorable time. read more

Great service sitting at the bar, food was good too, first time having oysters on the half shell north of the Masion Dixion Line. The oysters were good, sweet and salty but no crackers and the cocktail sauce was icy, not bad just different. Also they had a good selection of local beers too boot. The place had a warm and cozy feel about it, sorta felt familiar, I would eat there again. read more

We went to Testa's a little weary as the yelp reviews weren't fabulous. However, I'm so glad we still went! Everybody I was with (which was 6 people) loved their meals!! I would absolutely go back. To start we got calamari and it was so fun having the mix of vegetables within. The sweet Thai chili and ranch was a perfect balance of spice and flavor. Definitely order as a starter. I got the lobster tacos, and boy were they yummy. I couldn't get over the blueberry and pineapple salsa. The tacos had a hefty amount of sauce as well, just the way I like it! David got the halibut and had me try it. It was amazing and so fresh! Definitely recommend upgrading to the fries as well. They were so airy and delicious. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating to my sister who has a lot of food allergies. read more

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Husband and I stopped in for an appetizer. We got the calamari which also came with fried veggies- we loved it! My husband says it is his favorite calamari he's had! read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Calamari "Fritto Misto" - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The only gluten free option was grilled fish which I was ok with. The taco shells are not gluten free so I had to get lettuce which was extremely disappointing. Service was lacking. My drink was not filled up once. I was not checked on once. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Blackened fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We showed up on a Friday night without reservations and the hostesses outside were extremely rude to us. We almost didn't put our name down for a table, but this restaurant had a shorter wait time than the others on the street - 40 minute wait versus 1.5 hour wait. Once we were seated inside, the service was extremely slow and we couldn't even get refills on our drinks. The coconut shrimp was probably the best item we had with dinner, but the shrimp was also overcooked. I'd recommend waiting longer for one of the more popular places. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Coconut Shrimp Our Way, side House Salad - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Stopped here after a successful dinner here a few years back. Got some chowder as an appetizer and it was a great way to start the meal. Lobster Mac n cheese for the win as my main meal. Good place to grab dinner read more

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Charming 2-level restaurant located next to the park with warm service. Their lobster mac was very enjoyable; creamy and rich without overpowering the lobster flavor itself. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Lobster Mac & Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Fabulous service and excellent food. The Coconut Shrimp were amazing and they need to bottle that sauce! The dinners were fresh, healthy, and delicious! Charming restaurant with a casual, bar area downstairs and a nicer dining room upstairs with a beautiful view of the harbor. read more

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Great spot to visit in Bar Harbor after a day of hiking in Acadia! We got oysters, fish and chips, and lobster cargot to share. The oysters were so fresh and definitely a highlight. The lobster cargot was delicious too, but I wish the fish and chips was a bit crispier. Overall food was great and the service was pretty quick too! The restaurant is spacious so we got seated quickly. It's a great cozy spot for dinner and I recommend adding it to your list if you're in the area! read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Fish and Chips Lobster Cargot - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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It was amazing! I got the "door handle" soup! Funny name, but it was surprisingly great! Lolz. If im ever back in the Atlanta area i will def come back. read more

Testa's Bar & Grill - Me after restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The service atmosphere and food was top notch. Couldn't t have asked for anything better. A definite place to go to.