Only went to the bar to watch a World Cup game that they had on tvs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly bartender, good beers on draft, clean place and cool sea breeze coming often through the front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Onion rings were okay. read more

Closer to a 3.5. We made a reservation and had a window seat downstairs. Our server was great. Decided on the lobster roll meal and salmon salad. (For the meal the chowder was very good, lobster roll was full but lacked any seasoning for flavor, vegetable side was good (I though soup would come out first but this was not the case). Ended with Maine blueberry pie and ice cream which was excellent). For the price, I expected a more flavorful roll. Salad had yellowed romaine lettuce and again, salmon that lacked seasoning. This was the biggest rating drop. Fries were meh as a side. Great drink list. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I hate to say it, but this place comes off to me as like an old people early bird special place where they hold the seasoning so as not ruffle the feathers of the regulars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here for lunch, the space is beautiful with lots of seating both upstairs and downstairs. Our server was kind and gave us great drink recommendations. I loved my lobster pasta and the blueberry pie was delicious and warm. read more

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Our family had a great experience at dinner tonight at the West Street Café. We had delicious onion rings as appetizers. The clam chowder was rxcellent! Then we had an assortment of main courses, including lazy, lobster, boil, lobster, vegetable pasta, salad with lobster, along with lots of sides. The blueberry pie with ice cream was good, not great... The service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is spacious inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a wonderful time. read more

West Street Cafe - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We made a reservation and had a lovely window seat upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was very efficient and friendly. We decided on the lobster roll meal - chowder to start, a wonderful lobster roll full of meat, and end with Maine blueberry pie. Loved every bite! We both had lobster martinis with Maine blueberries at the bottom which were delicious. Highly recommend! read more

West Street Cafe - Maine blueberry martini - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Solid fish and chips with great service in a really nice space. Clam Chowder was really good too.[[HIGHLIGHT]]Far enough away from the crazy Main Street foot traffic to provide a really relaxing lunch stop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Blueberry pie is a must try as well, the best we have found so far in the area. read more

Get the lobster! We got the Downeast special and lobster scampi and it was amazing. Service quick and drinks were delicious! read more

West Street Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We had a terrific visit to this cafe. We were so pleasantly surprised by the friendly team, quick service and food quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This cafe sits farther down the street away from the Main Street area, so we didn't notice it at first. Convenient but quiet. However, this spot is definitely a hidden gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the stuffed mushroom caps, and the seafood stuffing is so good. The cheese sauce on top is so freaking delicious. The. My husband tried the haddock au gratin, which also has that same cheese sauce and absolutely loved it. I went ambitiously with the Seaside Special which has a cup of delicious clam chowder, a lobster roll which was super good (and came with fries and Cole slaw--all terrific). The whole thing ends with a slice of blueberry pie--and we added a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We left happily stuffed and talking about the cafe being a great, unexpected choice. read more

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Solid experience for us yesterday at lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They seated us on the second floor and we had a nice view of the harbor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the clam chowder and my husband got the lobster bisque-- both were creamy, delicious and plentiful with the seafood. I got the mussels, which I really enjoyed. My husband got the crab cakes, which we both agreed were really good. We skipped desert but the menu looked really good. I'd recommend it and return! read more

Came here for a late lunch, enjoyed food very much and [[HIGHLIGHT]]especially the ambiance! It's gorgeous inside, very modern and inviting. They have great high ceilings and lots of air circulation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was attentive and friendly. They have a nice kids menu as well. I had clam chowder and burrata salad. I enjoyed it very much. read more

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This place is amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Solid ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. I had the lobster scampi and the seasonal veg (broccoli). The flavor was exquisite and the lobster meat was fresh. Couldn't ask for more. read more

West Street Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Friendly staff, great food and atmosphere. Shout out to Stephanie for making sure everything was perfect.

Cute restaurant and the prices were better than most in the area, which got us in the door, but the food just wasn't very good. Our group had the Lobster Bisque, Crabby Patty, Haddock Sandwich, Caesar Salad, and a kids grilled cheese. No one was impressed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was half empty but they still put our party of 5 at a 4 person table and just stuck an extra chair at the end, which is always tight and never fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We haven't eaten in every restaurant in Bar Harbor but we have in several. I would highly recommend the West Street Cafe. The food is prepared very well. The staff is professional (the hostess could be a little friendlier) and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is light and modern and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathrooms immaculate also.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This was our second time to this restaurant, and we absolutely loved it. We came at an off peak time and we're instantly seated and taken very well care of. We were served by the bartender who was wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is spacious yet has a cozy modern coastal clean feel which we loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We think the boat in the sky is a pretty neat feature, as are the maps on the tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was knowledgeable and helped us make choices when we were torn between two items and the food was delicious. Great value for the price. The muscles came highly recommended by the server and he was totally on point. It was a great serving and the sauce had a slight spice to it that made the muscles really stand out. My husband enjoyed his chicken sandwich too. We have reflected that we would totally returned to the restaurant even on the trip we're on now. Regardless whenever we're back in Bar Harbor we will be back. read more

West Street Cafe - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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This place is very very nice, their staff is very friendly and helpful, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decoration is maritime simple and elegant, I personally love their bar area, it's big and at the end it has a table for 5-6, the boots for large parties were also very big and comfortable we like that we were very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] we order a few appetizers and whole lobsters and all absolutely amazing just perfect, their food flavors were on point with each course, even their bread with rosemary was delicious, the lobster was perfectly cooked, the crab cakes were also exquisite and the stuff mushrooms were my favorite. Really really good restaurant. Keep in mind that they are very busy and waiting time may be long also the food takes its time. read more

West Street Cafe - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Our lunch was delicious! Everything came out in a timely fashion, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant itself area feels very coastal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The decor is exactly what you would want it to be for a coastal restaurant. Service was great. read more

West Street Cafe - Beautiful entrance - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Incredible food. Everyone in my party loved their meal. I ordered the salmon house salad with a cup of clam chowder and it was to die for. The restaurant has wide open windows alongside the building so it gives you a chance to people watch while enjoying your meal. So good! read more

West Street Cafe - Cup of clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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We have been coming here for years (since it was a little hose with a porch). This was the best tasting lobster I had this trip. The lobster meal was $37, which is great for the area. Our waiter was nice. There are beautiful plants hanging from the ceiling. The windows were open and we had a nice breeze. One of the staff members found out the name of a fern for me. read more

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The food was overall good. I got fish and chips and the fish was not over breaded and it wasn't oily. The fries were a little soggy. I also got crab cakes for an appetizer and they had good flavor and were nice and crispy. I was a little disappointed by the impersonal service. read more

The food was honestly pretty solid, they did things well I was impressed. They presented it in a nice way too which just aided the flavor aesthetics. The only gripe was the servers were not very personable and obviously didn't want to be there. read more

Excellent food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and off the beaten tourist path.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend.

It was a busy Sunday night and we walked up to an estimated 25 min wait. We found a seat at the bar, ordered a drink and waited less than 25 min for our table. I chose the stuffed halibut which was baked with stuffing on top. It was super hot, tender, and nice tasting. My sides were mashed potatoes and broccoli which were also very good. Great comfort food. They had a local Maine wine on the menu, Ned Said Red, which was light and tasty. Fun to try local wines. Our service was excellent! The server helped us with the menu and pointed out which were the favorites. Food was delivered piping hot. She was great. I loved the atmosphere. It was modern and had a cute loft for addition seating. Large windows provided views of the water. Great stop. read more

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My friend highly recommended this place so I had to check it out. We had lobster bisque and clam chowder soup. Husband liked the former one more and me the latter one. All in all great experience and quick service. The ambience was quite chill, we wanted to try lobster rolls but they only had the cold ones so we had to skip that. The weather demanded a hot rolls. Was super tempted to try the blueberry pie but gotta keep a tab on my sugar intake! read more

West Street Cafe - Clam chowder soup - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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My girlfriends and I decided to grab lunch here after walking the land bridge nearby. This place is so spacious and open and they were able to seat our party of 3 fairly quickly. I loved the nautical decor everywhere too. For my lunch, I had a blueberry ale and a lobster roll with chips. The blueberry ale didn't have a great blueberry taste, but it was still crisp and delicious. The lobster roll however was absolutely delicious!! SO much lobster meat and I loved the seasoned chips. Absolutely wonderful lunch! read more

West Street Cafe - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

My wife and dined in for an early snack including dessert before dinner. We ordered the crab cakes and 1 slice of blueberry pie with a wild Maine lemonade! Crab cakes were a 4 star dish! The cakes had cook flavor and were crispy. We likes the sauce and celery salad with the cakes. The cakes were a little dry. The lemonade was definitely 5 stars with a great lemonade and blueberry flavor! It was so good! This was the best drink I had in Maine. The blueberry pie was phenomenal! Delicious wild Maine blueberry filling with a flavorful buttery crust. This is the best blueberry pie I've ever had! The service was 5 stars! Ambience 5 stars. Our table was near a window. This is a cafe that had to be on your must visit list for bar harbor! read more

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West Street cafe located at the corner of West Street and Rodrick in downtown Bar Harbor. An upscale charming restaurant with budget friendly prices. I decided on the Fish and chips, which was crispy and tender.... Delicious! But the fries could have Been a little more crunchy. Our server was friendly, courteous and answered all our questions. I would definitely come back again for some quick eats ! Follow me on insta x, facebook, yelp and YouTube as I travel the world in search of the best dinning experiences. Instagram: @noodlesoupr Instagram: @zarasiii read more

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This place was high on my list of places to try in Bar Harbor for one particular reason - the presence of "Lazy Lobster" on the menu. I enjoy eating lobster but I don't enjoy the work that comes with it. And I love that a place calls it what it is. Once we got to town and I could see that it was a nice place, so I was even more interestged in checking it out. Unlike many of the other restaurants in Bar Harbor that all seem to be located in old houses, West Street Cafe is a throughly modern, open and airy space with a tastefully pleasant nautical theme. A couple of us started with the Lobster Bisque, which was smooth, creamy and tasty. My daughter had the crab cakes appetizer as her entree and it was more than enough to fill her up. My wife started with the Shrimp Cocktail...which is pretty much the same anywhere you order it. For her entree, my other daughter went for the Baked Stuffed Haddock. I tasted a piece of it and it was delicious. Now for the big moment - the LazyLobster Sautee. I was not a huge fan ouf the tiny plate/bowl it was served in. It looked nice, but there was no room to cut a piece of the lobster, which was definitely needed because some pieces were a little rubbery. The flavor of the lobster was quite good, but I would have preferred a different presentation. It was priced at $40, which was definitely less than what I expected. read more

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What's the difference between 'Good' and 'Great' in your book? In mine, Great means this place is firing on all cylinders: Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Plus, the little things--like experienced wait staff and 'tenders, and enough of them--that result in you wanting to come back again. And again.  West Street Cafe could make my 5-star list one day, but not yet. Apparently, the "old" West Street Cafe was a local favorite. Then, in 2017 it was torn down to make room for a fresh rebuild that could offer a more modern dining experience. I'm not exactly sure when they reopened, but I left West Street Cafe recently (summer 2024), feeling like I had just visited a new restaurant still ironing out some of the kinks.  Example: Our crab cake appetizer was deep brown and crispy, and maybe that's how they're always served. But we felt like ours was a little too crispy. Luckily, the delicious celery slaw & red pepper aioli and the tender, juicy crabmeat inside the crisp outer shell saved it. (A restaurant firing on all cylinders wouldn't have let those crispy critters out of the kitchen. Or, they would have advertised them as 'crispy' crab cakes to begin with.)  Example 2: We like to eat at the bar where we can sit side-by-side and easily hear one another. But, if the one and only bartender is totally slammed and having a tough time keeping up with the drink orders from the dining room(s) and, therefore, having a hard time serving her bar patrons, that results in poor service. (That's not her fault, that's management's fault. If you own a busy establishment, put at least two bartenders behind the bar.) ~~~~~~~~~ With those complaints out of the way, we liked this place. Overall, the food was delicious (previous complaints notwithstanding). The new, modern environs result in a pleasant, comfortable dining place. And the drinks (when we could get them) were very well made.  After the crab cakes, my partner had the Lazy Lobster Saute with Cole Slaw and a vegetable that we've forgotten. She enjoyed it! I had the Downeast Special and requested a lazy man upgrade on the lobster of my own. Everything--lobster, chowder, blueberry pie (which I was too full to eat unitl two days later)--was fantastic. I'm not sure when we'll get back to Bar Harbor, but if West Street Cafe is still around, I will gladly give them a shot at convincing me they are 5-star-worthy. read more

West Street Cafe - Crab Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We went to West Street Cafe in June while visiting Acadia. Overall we enjoyed our meal and had an awesome waitress as well! To start, and not pictured, I got a blueberry mojito. It was not sweet and personally I didn't enjoy it. I got the baked haddock and really enjoyed the homemade seafood stuffing on top. That's what originally intrigued me most about ordering it. The herb focaccia side was just ehh. Fries were good. David got the cafe delight and thoroughly enjoyed it! The cheese sauce wasn't too overpowering and all the different seafood had wonderful flavors. West Street Cafe allows reservations which would be nice during the busy months of Acadia! Check it out if you are looking for solid food and a nice ambiance. read more

West Street Cafe - Baked Stuffed Haddock - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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After a long morning of hiking this place was exactly what we needed for lunch!! We had just finished walking the land bridge and this place was so close and was perfect. They seated our party of 3 immediate. It was so quaint with the windows open and not too busy so it was perfect. Our waitress was an absolute delight. We ordered the blueberry ales and they weren't too blueberry but still delicious. For lunch I got the lobster roll and it was just stunning. Full of lobster and so fresh and the chips were great. West End Cafe was stellar! read more

West Street Cafe - Lobster Roll Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We ordered West Street cafe as carryout and were disappointed by some of the food and especially the 10% carryout charge that is lumped in with "tax" when you order and not shown as a detailed charge until the transaction is complete and emailed to you. I added a tip not realizing one was already included. I noticed the tax seemed high but I couldn't figure out why. I urge the management to make sure that is clear upon ordering so the buyer is aware. The lobster bisque was buttery but not much lobster flavor and the Caesar dressing tasted like store bought. Disappointing. The positives were the fish and chips and the chicken parmesan. Both were high quality. read more

My boyfriend and I discovered West Street Cafe through a recommendation from a tour guide. We decided to take his recommendation and it was one of the best decisions of our trip. We both got a crab roll with a side of fries/cape cod chips. This was our first time trying a crab roll and I'm afraid to say that it's going to be difficult to find another crab roll just like this one. The crab tasted delicious; it was so fresh and tangy. I also really enjoyed the fries; they were thick, flavorful, and not too crispy. I also recommend getting a side of tartar sauce! We also tried a blueberry martini! It was very strong and I loved that there were actual blueberries at the bottom. The service was also quick and the waiters were nice and attentive. I also really loved how the restaurant looked during the day. It has two floors and has a lot of space for natural light to come in. I would love to come eat here again and I 10/10 recommend this restaurant. read more

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Came by here on a weekday night as a group of 4. Waited about 20-30min to get seated. Not the worst, plenty of shops to check out as you wait. The restaurant is nice and spacious with a casual vibe. Waitress was nice and took our orders promptly/refilled our water often. I opted for the lobster roll special which included that plus a cup of chowder and blueberry pie. Was pretty hungry so also ordered some fish & chips off the kid's menu. The clam chowder and lobster roll were a bit of a disappointment. Clam chowder I felt was mostly potato and the lobster roll wasn't particularly flavorful or buttery. Really didn't taste like much. The fish and chips though were great. Very well fried and crispy. Fries on the other hand were a bit limp. The blueberry pie with ice cream at the end was a nice way to end things. Pretty tasty! As for the other items my group ordered, my wife ordered a seafood pasta dish I'm blanking on. I thought it was fine, but she seemed to enjoy it. Another person ordered the Fried Haddock sandwich and said it was great. Superrrrr crispy. Now that its been a few days she has even said it was one of the best meals she had during the stay in Acadia. Overall, nice place. The food is solid albeit has a few missteps. I'd definitely consider coming back again if I was ever in Bar Harbor. read more

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The food was good! I liked the cup of clam chowder the best! I would skip the baked haddock unless you know you like white fish. The pasta was good, it had lobster and shrimp, but it was pretty heavy cause of the cream. Service was good and ambiance was cute. I'd avoid sitting by the sides/windows since the wind seeps through and it's cold. read more

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One of downtown Bar Harbor's best views is at West Street Cafe. The upstairs dining area has excellent views of Frenchman Bay, while right below is great for people watching The West Street Cafe menu is heavy on seafood with dishes like crab meat rolls, lobster rolls, fish n chips, clam chowder, and baked stuffed lobster. Non-seafood options are available, too. Of ofcourse rarely do you go and find the table at dinner time. we waited around 30 minutes to get a table and we got a table upstairs (where we wanted) We ordered Drinks Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale - a little tangy- but great taste Allagash White appetizers and main course Chicken wings - not your typical wings with sauce, I asked and they said it was homemade Lazy Lobster - lazy lobsters mean they'll do all the work (Extracting meat from lobster and serving it to you with an extra $5) - but we ordered normal lobster so that we can do all the hard work :D Baked Salmon - I can't remember where I have had this amazing salmon - perfectly cooked, soft, and with butter- it was heaven. it was the best of all the dishes Shrimp scampi - my wife liked it, she is a big fan of noodles-related dishes and was in love with the shrimp scampi. Fish and Chips - big chunky pieces of cod. Service was exceptional, they kept checking on us. ambiance- great. this is one of the restaurants where you are satisfied with food, service, and ambiance- means with everything 4.5/5 stars. read more

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More like 3.5 stars. I have very mixed feelings about this place. First impression made by the host crew at the front was really poor. They led us to the very back small table close to the restroom and the table wasn't even clean. I asked politely if we could be seated somewhere else. The lead lady of the host group seemed upset at this point--she said we could sit at the full service bar or the wait would be 30 minutes. I chose to wait. In fact the wait turned out to be much shorter, which made me feel the lady exaggerated the wait to "scare" us away? But our young server was very good. She managed to turn the night around with her warm smiles and etc. The food tasted good, except for some sands in my mussels. But the spicy garlic sauce that came with the mussels is really delicious--probably one of the best sauces I've had so far in Bar Harbor. Again, we are very low-maintenance type of customers. For me to point out something in particular, it had to be pretty obvious or bad--in this case, the unfriendliness of the host crew, especially the lead female. read more

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We came in from Florida. Looking for a baked stuff lobster. West Street Cafe did not disappoint. The lobster meat was sweet and tender. The stuffing was well seasoned. We also had lobster roll, soup and dessert special. The roll was excellent. The chowder was full of clams and potatoes. Their blueberry pie was a great finish. Our waiter, Sam, was friendly and hustled. The restaurant is very cheerful and open. The price for our meals were reasonable. read more

West Street Cafe - Half of my delicious lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Went in just to for the Blueberry pie. Sat at the bar. I had the pie warmed with IceCream. It was so good WoW. Young lady that was bartender was friendly and did a great job. 5***** Went back after my husband got finished with his bus tour since I saw flourless chocolate cake on the menu. We were sat up stairs. I thought about pie again but went with crab cakes and fries. Husband got the cake. Crab Cakes were great. Fries were good. Husband loved the Flourless Chocolate Cake. Server this time was not stellar. Never got tea refills. Never got checked back on. She and another server were standing and leaning and chatting. Had to go get her attention to ask for our check and refills. Got the check. Never got the refills. read more

West Street Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We had one day in Maine and stopped at the West Street Cafe after the recommendation of our trolley operator. We went for lunch on a beautiful Thursday afternoon and were seated at a lovely table upstairs facing the street with a view of the harbor. They had a full bar and we started out with some local beers. Our friendly server, Scott, let us sample a few since we wanted to try local brews. I decided on the Allagash White and my husband had the Bar Harbour Summer Ale. We enjoyed them both. I don't eat seafood, but since we were in Maine, my husband definitely wanted to try a lobster roll; so that's what he ordered. He said it was really good.....his favorite meal of our entire cruise. Bring a non-seafood eater; I settled on the Black Angus burger. I didn't have really high expectations since the restaurant specializes in seafood. I was pleasantly surprised! The meat patty was delicious and the bun really fresh and flavorful. It was a big sandwich; I couldn't finish it! The kettle chips that accompanied both our sandwiches were really good as wel; a nice change from French fries. During our entire meal Scott checked on us often. The food came out quickly; so absolutely no complaints! I would definitely recommend the West Street Cafe if you are visiting Bar Harbour. The location is great and the food and service can't be beat! read more

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