The Barnacle

just loved out stop in for cocktails at the Cottage Street Pub. There were tons of drink options…read moreand a knowledgeable bartender who can whip up something to suit your tastes. They had a great selection of local drafts or fun cocktails with even better names. I got the Watermelon Crawl (yep you hear me...If you drink don't drive....do the watermelon crawl!) It was such a unique drink with perfectly balanced flavors.

A fabulous place for drinks in Bar Harbor. We went here for a predinner drink, and returned for a…read morefew after. The bartender we had was personable and witty (wish I caught her name). A place where hot pockets and jello shots are equally offered and should be enjoyed.

Outside seating on the right

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Great ambiance

Black Friar Inn And Pub

4.4(154 reviews)

0.3 mi

A warm and charming atmosphere abounds in this pocket sized pub. We were greeted immediately by the…read morehostess and the chef said, "hi!", too as we passed by his kitchen. The crab cakes were a tasty appetizer. My fish was fresh in the fish & chips. It was delicious. My wife's fish tacos were excellent as well. My only wish would be to have a room upstairs to have a perfect commute.

The Black Friar Inn feels like your favorite neighborhood spot. It's warm, welcoming, and run with…read morereal care. It's got that classic mom-and-pop vibe, and the food more than delivers. Highlights? The lamb-stuffed red pepper was flavorful and comforting, the fish and chips are crispy without being too greasy (a rare feat), and the salad options are surprisingly standout--fresh, creative, and actually satisfying. Portions are generous, drinks are excellent, and the happy hour deals on oysters and cocktails/beverages make it way too easy to stick around. This place is the real deal with great food, great atmosphere, no fuss. Service is excellent. Highly recommend. We liked it enough that out of our only three dinners in Bar Harbor, two were here. If we stayed longer, we probably would have returned again!

Room 5. Third floor with own bathroom.

Blueberry pie with ice cream

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Tap & Barrel Tavern

4.6(247 reviews)

Excellent find. Fantastic meal. Heck of a good time…read more Lots of beers and booze to choose from nestled in all warm and cozy in the eclectic environment of Bar Harbor, ME. I had the burger special which was fucking fantastic! I was getting pretty tired of seafood at this point and it was the most refreshing change of pace. It was one of those just in time food experiences. C went for the crab cakes. What a gorgeous version of crab cakes they were! Fancy pants presentation and all things considered some of the best crab cakes we had on our trip. Bartender was really friendly and was super proud of their whiskey/bourbon collection. He did point out a few bottles to us that were really quite special and hard to come across. They had some Penelope variants that were unseen to me. I would come back in a heartbeat. If I lived nearby, I would be here all of the time. There were a ton of interesting menu items I would like to try. '26 - 26

We stopped here for lunch. The food was great, service was good and the craft beers in tap were…read moreexcellent. I had the scallop street corn dish with seared scallops in a dish of homemade creamed corn which I recommend. Others in our party had the lobster roll, the French dip, the fried haddock sandwich and a burger. All agreed that the food was very good and we would stop there again.

Glasses

Brisket sandwich with parm fries!!

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Old Fashioned with Weller; 12 year Rip Van Winkle

Leary's Landing Irish Pub

4.2(367 reviews)

Reviewed the menu and decided this is where I wanted to come after a long day hiking in the park…read moreand starving after skipping lunch. This spot is cozy and quaint and full of friendly local staff members. It was Kentucky Derby day and a lot of folks we were watching it as we walked in, ambiance was jovial and loud. Greeted immediately by the hostess and bartender and waited a short while for a table to open up. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my husband ordered the Reuben. He is Jewish and loves Reubens, gets them all the time. He said this one was really, really good. Great texture to the meat. Now, my Chicken Sandwich - was the best I've ever had in my life. I told my husband, I will be holding any and all future chicken sandwiches up to this one as the benchmark. The breaded chicken breast was huge and delicious quality white meat. It was dipped in buffalo sauce, and had fresh slaw, pickles, tomato and blue cheese sauce. It was DECADENT and it really hit the spot for me after a long day. I could not stop eating it. YUMMMM. Oh, we also ordered the pub fries - loaded with aioli and cheese and greens. Fries were delish but a bit too much aioli for our taste. Still, wonderful! Huge portion. Overall, food was yummy, out quickly, service was great and we loved the vibes. Easily a fav for us on this trip and we'll be looking forward to coming back again some day!

The food is outstanding, the service was great the atmosphere is fun. A VERY Irish pub. Great…read morevaried menu. Our waiter was outstanding and very pleasant. He pointed out "all the sauces are in house made."and the tartar sauce is the best I have tasted. He also, when taking our order, pointed out Ladies first, which I impressed with, not many restaurants make a point of that anymore. 5 stars, highly recommend

Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

Simple Salad with Blackened Haddock and Fish N' Chips - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

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Summer Salad - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

Thirsty Whale

3.8(1.2k reviews)

Came to this little spot for some grub before calling it a night! Cute little spot in town, the…read morehost/server Anna, was such a sweet person! She greeted us quickly, found a table for us and brought us out some waters. As we perused the menu, she got our drink orders, and we started off with a round of oysters! We all decided to share a bowl of clam chowder, which I'm glad we did, because a bowl on my own would've had me full. It was good, it had more potato than I typically prefer, but it was good for a cozy cold night. I ordered the blacked fried cod with fries. I have never had blacked fried anything, so that was nice to have a little flava flave to change up the typical cod experience. My friend had the regular, and I liked that one too. Needed a bit of salt, but other than that, no complaints. My friend also ordered the jumbo shrimp, delicious! And another ordered the fried shrimp on the appetizer menu, and those were great as well, had great crisp, yet light and airy, and flavored perfect! Was a great little local stop!

This is your standard local pub, like you'll find in any American town. It has a casual…read moreatmosphere, good if not mind-blowing food, and friendly service. It didn't blow me away, but neither was it bad. If my wife wanted to come here again, I wouldn't push back.

Lobster roll

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Orono Brewing Wicked Blueberry Ale

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant

3.8(529 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

This restaurant is a nice change from all the other seafood restaurants. The ambiance is warm and…read morecozy. There is a guiter player that ends at 5pm, which was a nice touch. The food came out on time and was so delicious! All that being said, what i loved even more was our waiter Alex M. What a top notch waiter!! He was so polite and attentive! He should be promoted to trainer to show how it is done!!!

Just came for a drink, ordered a Guinness. I didn't see anymore else drinking one. I don't know if…read morethe beer was old or the pipes needed cleaning but the Guinness didn't come out right.

Housemade pretzel and blueberry ale

Lobster bisque.

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Finback Alehouse

3.8(612 reviews)

we got the spicy burger, clam chowder and lobster BLT = AMAZING. bartender was very friendly and…read morechatty, which made a rainy afternoon better!

My friends and I chose this place after our 4+ mile hike. We were starving! I enjoyed my lobster…read moreroll and the serving size was generous! The service was good and parking was easy to find.

Crab cakes

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Store front

McKays Public House

3.7(731 reviews)

0.2 mi

We only went for drinks and dessert, but wow this place was good! The atmosphere is a little mixed…read moreup, you can tell it's an old house which has had a few identities in its time, which I much prefer to something phony so that's not a problem. We had a great seat with a server who understood we were there to gossip and catch up -- thanks, Hannah!

The service and ambiance were great. Food however was a little underwhelming. We ordered bread and…read morepretzels with beer cheese. The pretzels were great, the cheese was not. They should look into using a different cheese as it's so overpowering. The fish and chips (with mashed potatoes instead) was just okay. The breading was wayy too much giving it an "airy" texture. The breading was so thick it wasn't even on the fish, there was space between it. The mashed potatoes however were good. We also got the seafood risotto. Huge portion and I feel like they can really improve on the risotto itself.

The bar

Truffled seafood risotto

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Lompoc Cafe

4.0(237 reviews)

Lompoc is one of the most vegetarian friendly dinner spots in Bar Harbor…read more They don't take reservations and offer three seating arrangements: the patio, the bar, and a small inside area with four or so tables. I would have liked to sit outside on their cute patio, but it was full and the hostess said it would be a long wait, so we decided to eat inside. At first she directed us to a table in the bar but realized it was very loud (music and patrons) so offered to seat us in the other inside section. We had a view of a bocce match and the patio--definitely better than the bar, but not as nice as the patio. They were playing classic rock and the people at the table next to us asked to turn it down, and they were accommodated, which made for a nicer experience for us as well. The falafel wrap and Banh Mi (v) were very good and the chips can be substituted for a house salad or fries, which we did. The dressing was light and I enjoyed it. The highlight of the experience at Lompoc was dessert. Although there was nothing vegan on the dessert menu, our server suggested an "off the menu" rhubarb raspberry sorbet, which was excellent! And doesn't it enhance the experience when you feel like they're letting you in on something special?! I'd definitely return and try to get there early (4:30) to be able to sit outside.

This place is so special that I make it a point to visit anytime I'm in Bar Harbor. The atmosphere…read moreis a touch Bohemian giving it an airy and welcoming feeling. The staff is always exceptionally kind and forthcoming with their opinions on the food which makes it known they genuinely enjoy it too. The last time I was here I got the bang bang chicken and was able to even get the spicy sauce in the side so I could control my spice level. The true winner for the night was a chocolate carrot cake from a local bakery in town. It was decadent yet well balanced and a hefty portion that I would have regretted if I finished entirely. This place has a unique vibe compared to all the other spots in Bar Harbor and has something for everyone. Do not miss this place when in town.

Noodle bowl - super salty, with undercooked noodles

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Outside

Project Social Kitchen & Bar

4.4(448 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great tapas bar with patio seating that is so unique. Felt relaxed. Busy in summer but worth it!read more

My drink was super good! Not too sweet but refreshing. We ordered 4 plates which was enough for 3…read moreof us to feel content and each dish was great! The mezze came with lots of pita, mussel sauce was light and very tasty, ceviche was tapas size but enough to get a few bites each. Overall a cool spot!