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The Docksider

3.5 (72 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Simple baconator. Grass-fed burger is good
Cher Y.

We were hungry. This roadside spot came up. I actually regret that I gave in to settle for less. Not expect any plating lol.

the front of the restaurant

Unassuming little "dockside" restaurant. You order outside at the window but can eat inside or outside. We arrived so early for dinner - 4:40! - but they were so pleasant about getting things going to make dinner for us. We had the lobster roll, haddock sandwich, shrimp dinner, and burger, and it was all fantastic and out so quickly. To top it off, we had asked about the delicious-looking onion rings we saw on other yelp reviews. And even though they hadn't been serving them for years, they surprised us by whipping up an "experimental" batch - they were amazing! They totally go above and beyond to make it a great dining experience. Love this place and will be back.

Cheeseburger and fries
Suzanne C.

We are a late lunch at The Docksider after a hike nearby. Everything was fabulous- the waiter- Madeleine was accommodating and knew the menu well. She made me a fantastic blueberry-lemon margarita. We started out with the onion rings - a must! Light crispy and similar to onion straws. We had the lobster dinner, lobster roll and a burger. Everything was cooked to perfection! The food was fresh and tasty. If you're in NE Harbor stop here to eat!!!

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We had the lobster roll and the blt with sweet potato fries. Very delicious! A great way to get a quick delicious lunch.

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Pricey, small portions for fries. Lobster roll was small too but good. Waitress was nice.

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Amazing lobsta roll, they even sautéed it in butter for us CT'ers, little overpriced but best lobster I've had in Maine...

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Decent food but overpriced. Not much competition in northeast harbor. Colonel's has better food and prices.

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Thurston's Lobster Pound - Delicious | #intenselypassionatephotography

Thurston's Lobster Pound

4.4(664 reviews)
5.0 mi
$$

If you're visiting Bar Harbor you have probably seen brochures for Thurston's around town like we…read moredid. after looking at reviews and the menu online we visited on a Saturday for an early dinner/late lunch. There was a long line at the door to order but the line moved fairly quickly. After ordering you seat yourself and your food is brought to the table. We sat in the bar area which was very nice. It seemed like all menu items except for lobsters could be ordered from the bar directly so if you are not planning to order a lobster this could help you skip the long line. We had one lobster dinner and one sandwich with a blueberry cider and strawberry rhubarb margarita. The food was great and service was friendly. Prices seem standard for the area.

Thurston's Lobster Pound was hands down our favorite stop on our Acadia trip…read more Located on the quieter side of the park, it offers amazing food and a far better ambience than the busier tourist spots. We sat right on the dock and ordered live lobster, which is cooked fresh on site. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it is absolutely worth it. The lobster was the best we had the entire trip, enjoyed with ocean views and a beautiful sunset. One tip: get the blueberry pie if they aren't sold out. We ordered a few to share and immediately regretted not getting our own because it was that good. By the time we realized, they were already sold out for the night.

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Thurston's Lobster Pound - Poor lobsters awaiting their fate

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Batson River Fish Camp - Their "soon to be famous" lobster roll !

Batson River Fish Camp

3.8(18 reviews)
1.6 mi

I tempted to give Batson River Fish Camp 5-stars based on the location--overlooking the western…read morepassage around Greening Island as you enter Mt. Desert Island's Somes Sound--alone, but the service and food were fantastic, too. We stopped in for a late lunch / early dinner during our Acadia vacation based on a recommendation from a co-worker and we are very glad we did. I had the fish sandwich with fries and a specialty cocktail made with bourbon, ginger beer and honey (I forget the name). The fish sandwich came for way more than enough perfectly cooked haddock and a crunchy and delicious beer-batter crust. The fries we excellent, too (they can so easily be bland and boring, but these were not!) The cocktail was ice-cold (perfect for this hot summer day) and delicious, if a little sweet. My partner had the Mediterranean Plate which came with Grilled Flat Bread, Hummus, Tzatziki, Marinated Cucumber Salad, Marinated Olives, and Feta. She loved all 'the subtle and distinct flavors that went together so well!' Note that Batson River Fish Camp has two locations and is part of Batson River Brewing and Distilling. This location is on the beautiful grounds of the Claremont Hotel in Southwest HarbFor, ME.

Beautiful view of the south west harbor, but the drinks aren't very good and the clam chowder and…read moreCaesar salad was also just okay.

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Batson River Fish Camp - View of the kitchen

View of the kitchen

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The Mediterranean Plate

Batson River Fish Camp - Outside dining area with a beautiful view

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Outside dining area with a beautiful view

Islesford Dock Restaurant - The restaurant is at the far end of the pier, artists shops and studios also occupy the pier.

Islesford Dock Restaurant

4.2(41 reviews)
3.3 mi
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Haven't been here in a few years and decided to take the boat over last Sunday afternoon. The ride…read morewas terrific with pleasing temperatures and calm seas and beautiful views of Bear and Sutton Islands. The overall view of MDI is breathtaking when the clouds and sun are "just right". Arrived about a half hour or so before Islesford's scheduled 3 p.m. opening and enjoyed walking around a few places on the island as well as our always enjoyable stop at Islesford Pottery, as well as the adjacent art gallery. We sat at the bar. The cool breeze through the windows, coming off the water, was magnificent. The mussels were delicious (we ordered fries to go with these) and the beet salad as well as the spicy tuna salad were terrific. The Margo-rita was reportedly awesome and I tried the Dark 'n Stormy which was quite tasty. The service was fantastic. Could not have been better. Despite being on an island, accessible only by boat or air, if staffing shortages are an issue, no such issues were noted. The entire dining experience was pleasant, enjoyable, and the service was terrific!

We were so lucky to get a reservation just a few weeks before our visit to the quiet side of Bar…read moreHarbor and the evening did not disappoint! First, you need to secure a water taxi since Cranberry Island can only be accessed via boat. I suggest you make friends because the taxi is one price for up to 6 passengers. Once we arrived (short 10 minute trip) I fell in love with the vibe of the restaurant and the island. We started with delicious oysters and perfectly made cocktails. I opted for the appetizer shrimp scampi with a side of seasoned fries, which were even better dipped in the garlic butter! My husband had the scallops and while I don't typically like the texture of scallops, his were buttery and delicious. I'm so glad we were able to visit this iconic place during our trip to Maine! We will definitely be back next time we return to hike Acadia.

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Islesford Dock Restaurant
Islesford Dock Restaurant
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