We had the charcoaled ribeye and the ribeye tacos. They were both excellent. The charcoaled ribeye was mid-rare as requested. We also had the Arancini, which was excellent. The sauce was very good which is surprising for a restaurant. Mari was our server and she was very friendly and knowledgeable and sweet. The ambience was great as we were able to eat while looking at the park and the waterfront. The only downside was, they did not have espresso. Shrug. read more

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

Terrible. Overpriced and BAD. $40 for a tiny buttered lobster roll w rubbery lobster in a minimal amount and also stuffed into a mini hot dog roll that was also full of LETTUCE (I never see this as a garnish or recipe) to compensate for the abysmal amount of meat. Clam Chowder was gummy and no fresh taste.Came out looking with a skim on top which made me think it was old dished up and put under a heat lamp and I could hardly taste Clams - just cream and veg, that weren't;t even good. Cost a fortune for bad food. SKIP IT!!!!! The lobster was a tiny amount, sweet but definitely overcooked. In fact everything tasted reheated. Take the walk to Peekytoe Provisions off the view drag per my next night review. The food was phenomenal and locals swear by this year round spot. EVEN The WAIT STAFF sucked. AVOID! read more

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

Nice ambiance, it's a pretty restaurant. The food was good, our waiter was really friendly. read more

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

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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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So good we went back 2 days in a row! The lobster grilled cheese actually left me speechless. So delicious. The oyster were the freshest one's we have had during our whole trip (pictured did not eat first haha). Other honorable mentions were the blueberry mojito and blueberry pie, so good. Staff was great and friendly! We were seated immediately both times we went! 10/10!! read more

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Food was pretty good, service was suboptimal. Our waitress was not very friendly or welcoming and accidentally dropped a knife on my husband's head. read more

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Lobster tacos, halibut dinner and blueberry cheese cake were all so good. The salsa with the lobster tacos was absolutely amazing.

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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Come see Lexi! She is super friendly and ready to mix a great drink. We stopped for a refreshment during our stroll through Bar Harbor. Testa's hit the spot! read more

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

Food was just ok, some dishes good others like fish and chips way off the mark. For the price, I would shop around.

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

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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

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

The Blackened fish tacos were delicious. A perfect blend of sweet and savory! The clam chowder was rich and creamy. read more

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

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

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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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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

My family was visiting Bar Harbor from California and we found this place while exploring Main Street on a beautiful late summer evening. It was a lively atmosphere, the food was really good and our server was wonderful! We liked the place so much that we got takeout from here for dinner on our last night in town. I recommend this place if you are in town! read more

Adam convinced me to come in stating that the outdoor seating is dog friendly. I wasn't hungry but his friendly demeanor convinced me to try it out. I got my dog a meal and tried my 1st, 2nd.... And third Blueberry Maine beer. My server Sophia was great. She was very genuine and friendly. I was very impressed with the experience. Will be coming back! read more

Terrible service. It took forever to get drinks, place order, get food and get bill. Our server was next around. Food was just ok.

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

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

We arrived for an early reservation for a 6 top dinner. The hostess sat us at a u-shaped booth that barely sat 4. There was abundant space to re-accommodate us with a 1 hour window but the manager who got involved was dismissive and unwilling to demonstrate any kind of flexibility. We left and went to Table Salt and without a reservation were immediately seated and greeted with a very upbeat and friendly hostess, Thank you Table Salt for an excellent meal in a friendly setting. read more

Visited on a Monday July evening. Had difficulty getting understood on both our reservation request & our order as both parties were of international backgrounds. We were seated in the worst location even though the place wasn't full. Out salad, yes salad, took forever to arrive. Seems a large party order prior made it hard to make??? The salad & accompanying bread were wonderful so as to not make it too awful. There are many other good eateries in the area. Recommend you pass this door... 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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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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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

Great food quick service staff was extremely friendly my family were visiting Bar Harbor over the fourth and this is a recommended great place to eat. Can't wait to return. read more