Fun owner and fantastic drinks! The owner spent a lot of time chatting with my husband and I, and…read morewe had lots of laughs. The Tourista Borracha is fantastic if you like a tequila drink with a spicy kick. Super cool little spot with big energy.

Loved it!! Mixed cocktails were so delicious and fun! Also the rum jelly shots.. had wayyy too many…read moreof those! Would recommend

Walked into this place on an NFL Sunday and had a blast. Bartender immediately asked which game we…read morewanted to watch and pointed us to the right TV. Small place, but with small groups watching and cheering for 8 different teams in 4 different games, the place was electric. We had a great time.

We stopped in for a drink our first day here and Cat our bartender was so nice. We went back our…read moresecond day here and she remembered us. She gave us some great advice on where to go and things to see.

Loved this place!…read more When we walked in, it looked like the bartender was running the whole place. She greeted people, told them to sit wherever there's a spot and took orders. She even had time to chat with us in between doing everything. We ordered a dozen oysters and they were so good we debated getting more... a bit pricey but definitely worth it. We still think about the Nitro beer months later. This place was such a hole in the wall. It was busy and had a fast environment but was overall great. I would come back here.

A fun pub with delicious oysters! Definitely casual vibes but a great place to grab a drink and eat…read moresome oysters before your meal. The service was fast and the bartender was kind.

So thankful for dining options available a little later. T&B did not disappoint either with a fried…read morefish sandwich on a brioche bun and a good selection of draft beers. Our waitress was very nice and there was a decent crowd sitting outside and at the bar. The fried calamari app was good too. They could do with a little less homemade tartar on the fish sandwiches as we had to mop off one of our fish filets and ask for a new plate. Maybe ask for it on the side if you aren't a fan of tartar.

Stopped in after a long bike ride in Acadia, it was exactly what our bodies were wanting! We got a…read moreflight of beer and their sour they had that was local was delish! Our waitress was so kind and helped out with someone who had a food allergy. We sat on the patio and it was nice and the road they are on isn't busy so it felt like we were tucked back a little! I would recommend! I got the sausage platter and they had pickled rhubarb and it was to die for!

It was a good thing that we showed up absolutely starving. We hadn't eaten a proper meal since…read morebreakfast about 10-12 hours before, but lo and behold, Yelp and the hotel did not steer us wrong in recommending Thirsty Whale to us for dinner. We polished off the blackened haddock sandwich, the lobster bisque, and a lobster roll (not pictured), in about ten minutes. This was everything we were looking for in a New England meal, loads of seafood, flavor, and the atmosphere to go along with it. Personally I appreciated the size of the blackened haddock sandwich, the picture may not do it justice, but it was massive! Along with a side Cesar salad! We came (very) hungry, and left even happier!

Good food, good vibes! Haddock was amazing!…read moreDefinetly got some souvenirs to go home with. They need to keep the shirt inventory full!

The Black Friar is one of my favorite places to come and eat at when I'm in Bar Harbor. It has a…read morequiet charm in the dining room that perfectly compliments the town it's in and they serve the best fish and chips in town. As stated above, the fish and chips is the thing to get here. The fish is clearly fresh (not frozen), cooked to order and has an almost unbelievable level of perfect crisp on the batter that coats it. It's also wonderful to see that they're serving it with some fresh-cut fries as there's such an overwhelming improvement in both taste and texture that you get with fresh (never frozen) fries. The fries are also perfectly cooked with a good crisp on the outside, but still fluffy potato in the middle. They then went the extra step and have house-made tartar sauce and slaw to go with it. It's a simple dish in concept, but this place goes the extra mile to make you something that's both delicious and worth coming back for. The dining room is on the smaller side, so if you have a large party it would be a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation to be sure there's a place for your entire group when you get there. I came a little later in the evening (maybe around 7pm) and found it to be pleasantly quiet, though not empty. I was greeted quickly by the owner and seated quickly. I also found the staff to be pleasant and fun to chat with while I waited for my food (I sat at the bar). It's also worth noting they have a full bar and a good choice of local draft beer to choose from.

My son and I came to this place based on a recommendation. Boy were we disappointed…read more The crab cakes were very ordinary with an awful sauce on top. The Lobster chimi which we were told were the best thing in town were bang average. Oysters too were tasteless. We paid up and went somewhere else !! Thanks for the feedback ! Of course, we didn't want to make a fuss, we just moved on. After the hype we were very disappointed ......

Wanted something a little different than spots that speacialize in lobster rolls, so we decided to…read morepop in here. There was a 30-45 min wait, which we were ok with. The service is very friendly. I wanted the Strawberry Fields cocktail, but they didn't have so I settled on The Fuzzy. It is very alcohol forward, which most people will enjoy. Not for me personally, as I would have liked more flavor from the infusions, but that's definitely a personal preference. The Blackened Fish Sandwich with a Small Caesar Salad had very flakey fish. I loved the meld of flavors, and ended up devouring my sandwich! The bun held together well. The caesar salad was a decent size and well dressed. Definitely a cool spot to hit for good food and a great pub vibe!

"The closest Irish Pub to Ireland in the U.S.!" We just landed at Bar Harbor and that was enough to…read moregrab my attention after a long day of traveling. We sat outside and I had what the waitress called a "local Magners cider" and a blackened fish sandwich, which was a nicely blackened cod with tartar sauce and some chips. I ultimately enjoyed it, though admittedly, the Magners did taste better in Ireland. Overall, it was a nice pop in and you could do worse. It's a solid place and I enjoyed it.

We stayed in bar harbor for a few days and wanted to go somewhere nice. We found this place online…read moreand he had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. It is located in the Balance Rock Inn right on the Maine coast. Our server was very nice and was able to explain the dishes to us so that we could order the right amount of food. We ordered the crab fritter appetizer and it was really good. I had the scallops and my husband had the boar shank and not were very good. For dessert we had the pistachio semifreddo and again it was also very good. It's a quaint little place with a great view and the food and drinks were top notch. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order and we will be back when we are in bar harbor again.

Neat find! Located at valence rock in along shore path. Beautiful view over the grounds and to the…read moreocean! Sitting area by the bar was old world charm! Service was friendly and quick. Food was tasteful and full of flavor. Risotto was rich and creamy. The pork chop was well prepared but would have love a mashed potato. The bread service would have loved a flavored butter instead of ricotta. Scallop appetizer with Brussel spouts was great! Salad was super fresh.

Delicious! The patio was great to sit on at night during the warm weather. There are heaters and…read moreblankets available if needed. There was a slight wait so if you are impatient, go early. The dishes come out very quickly so when you are seated you'll eat fast! Everything is meant to be shared family style. Oysters were delicious. They were served on a pile of spice which was nice to dip the oyster in for more flavor. I have not had them this way before. The crab cakes were SO meaty. Almost no filler in these. Really good flavor. Scallops- one of our favorite bites. Seared perfectly. Some crunch with the toppings. Duck tacos- slight hint of spice to these but delicious. Roasted roots- I could eat a thousand of these plates. The golden beets and carrot combination was amazing. The vinaigrette was so well balanced I could not stop dipping in it.

Wow, this place checks all the boxes! Right when we walked in, a couple walking out stopped to…read moretell us the food was outstanding. The atmosphere was very cute and eclectic. We sat out on the front patio. I recommend you try sit there if you can. Our server was super friendly and made us feel like the only patrons there, taking the time to walk us through the menu and help us consider pros and cons of menu items. The food selection was eclectic, with twists on common fare. We ordered the Kale & Brussels, Prosciutto Toast, Scallops, and Octopus all of which had amazing presentation and great taste. Prices were high but it was easily justified by the high quality food and service. If you're in Bar Harbor and want to take a break from chomping on lobster rolls at touristy spots and want an upscale dinner that doesn't disappoint, make Project Social a priority.

The Terrace Grille earned an easy 5.0 rating based upon the delicious lunch experience we enjoyed…read morethere today! The view of Bar Harbor is stunning; the service was top notch (tip of the hat to Matt); my Bloody Mary was among the best ever (loved that horseradish!); my Lobster Cobb Salad was fresh & delish; while my wife raved about her House Salad with Lobster (plus a Blueberry Iced Tea. Our only regret is that living in North Carolina means we cannot enjoy this more often! Thank you Terrace Grille for a such a memorable experience.

This is a lovely place with harbor views to enjoy the evening. We enjoyed the charcuterie plate,…read moreblueberry side salad, flat iron steak, and burger. In hindsight, this may be a better option for a drink and some appetizers. Both of our entrees were fine -- my burger was more undercooked than I'd ordered it, and the lettuce and tomatoes on it looked kind of sad, but my wife's steak was very good. We appreciated the candor of our server, Kim, who talked us out of getting one of the appetizers, as it's often sent back. We couldn't help but giggle at my wife's "blueberry iced tea," which was just iced tea with a handful of blueberries dropped into it.