Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-358-4848
Roadside seafood pound on Route 3 known for steamed lobster dinners, hefty 6-ounce rolls, lobster nachos, and buy-by-the-pound shellfish in a casual family-friendly setup.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Daily 11 AM - 8 PM
- Local note: Skip downtown if you want the classic Maine lobster dinner format with easier parking: the house special roll and lobster dinner cover the signature experience here.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-8028
Fisherman-owned, trap-to-table lobster stand on Hwy 3 — lobster dinners, rolls in three styles and a raw bar, all priced to the daily catch.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: May - October
- Local note: Seasonal lobster pound with outdoor seating and live music nights. Opening May 14 2026.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-4855
No-frills, family-owned joint featuring locally sourced lobsters eaten at outdoor picnic tables.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: May - October
- Local note: Seasonal lobster pound
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-2529
Casual seafood house with lobster boils, rolls, and a full surf-and-turf menu.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: May - October
- Local note: Seasonal lobster pound and tours
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-9335
Dive bar on Cottage Street with Maine lobster and crab rolls, house smoked trout dip, and a late-night kitchen until 1am.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: winter
- Hours note: All 11 AM - 9 PM; late night menu 9 PM - 1 AM
- Local note: One of Bar Harbor's only late-night kitchens — Maine lobster and crab rolls available until last call.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-0346
Waterfront lobster pound on West Street with a raw bar, Down East fried baskets, and the full Maine lobster experience — open June through October.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Early June - Early October
- Local note: The 'Down East' lobster experience is the full Maine plate: chowder
Bar Harbor · $$$ · 207-288-9706
Classic Main Street seafood with oysters, chowder, scallops, lobster, and house desserts served in a cozy downtown Bar Harbor dining room.
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Daily 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Local note: Best when you want a full Maine seafood dinner in one stop: start with oysters or chowder, then go for scallops or lobster, and leave room for dessert.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-3351
Historic bayside property home to the waterfront Reading Room Restaurant, the seasonal Terrace Grill for outdoor casual dining, and the Oasis Club cocktail bar serving drinks and shareable small plates.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: winter
- Hours note: Tue-Sun 3 PM - 9 PM
- Local note: Closed Thanksgiving
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-801-9249
Compact downtown oyster bar and late-night pub pouring rotating drafts, house cocktails, and a small food menu of oysters, paninis, sausage, and chili.
- Cuisine: Seafood, Lobster
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: All 4 PM - 1 AM
- Local note: Best when you want oysters and cocktails without committing to a full seafood dinner; the food menu is small, so think drinks-first with a few strong bar bites.
Bar Harbor · $$$ · 207-288-9740
Waterfront seafood restaurant with a full raw bar, fresh Maine lobster, fried classics, and prime steaks on Eden St.
- Cuisine: American, Deli
- Season: summer
- Hours note: May - October
- Local note: Seasonal waterfront dining
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-801-9446
Lively gastropub near the Village Green with creative small plates, Maine seafood, smash burgers, oysters, and late drinks.
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Wed-Fri 4 PM - close; Sat-Sun 11:30 AM - close
- Local note: Come for a full meal before 9 PM if you want the kitchen menu; after that, it shifts more toward drinks than dinner.
Bar Harbor · $$$ · 207-288-3351
Waterfront hotel restaurant with seasonal Maine seafood, charcuterie, and lobster bake dinners at Bar Harbor Inn.
- Cuisine: American, Fine Dining
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Season May 15 - Oct 24
- Local note: Seasonal hotel restaurant
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-214-1300
Artisan café and bakery counter with house-made rolls, signature popovers, lobster rolls with brown butter aioli, and crepes. Kitchen sells out daily.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill
- Season: winter
- Hours note: Seasonal; daily 7 AM - 4:30 PM
- Local note: Popovers start at 9am and sell out fast. The lobster roll comes on a house-made roll with Stadium's signature brown butter aioli.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-5077
Iconic Main Street seafood hall with a live lobster tank, brick-oven pizzas, and a famous New England lobster bake. Voted best lobster roll in Bar Harbor.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill, Pub Food
- Season: summer
- Hours note: All days 11 AM - 8 PM
- Local note: Live lobster tank — pick your own; add lazy lobster service for $4 so they pick it for you.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-266-3840
Main Street melt shop — sandwich melts on sourdough, loaded fries (not GF), and fresh Maine crab and lobster rolls for pickup.
- Cuisine: American, Sandwiches, Seafood
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Mon - Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-1001
Downest Deli is a restaurant stop in Bar Harbor with dine-in, takeout service.
- Cuisine: Deli, Sandwiches, Lobster Rolls
- Season: summer
- Hours note: 10 AM - 3 PM
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-7450
Mexican taqueria and cantina on Cottage Street with locally-inspired tacos, lobster rolls, street fare, and cocktails.
- Cuisine: Tacos, Lobster
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Tue-Sat 12 PM - 8 PM; Sun Closed
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $ · 207-288-3586
Unpretentious breakfast and lunch joint known since 1976 for its wild Maine blueberry pancakes and 5 AM opens, for a warm send-off before heading into Acadia.
- Cuisine: Breakfast, American
- Season: summer
- Hours note: May - October
- Local note: Order the Wild Maine blueberry pancakes upgraded with real maple syrup, and arrive before 8 AM on summer weekends to beat the Acadia-bound breakfast line.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-412-3932
Charming spot with sidewalk seating for sophisticated tapas, crêpes & craft cocktails, plus brunch.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Reopens late May 2026; in season 4 PM - 9 PM
- Local note: Seasonal modern American
Bar Harbor · $$ · (207) 801-9019
Table Salt is a restaurant stop in Bar Harbor with dine-in service.
- Cuisine: New American, Fine Dining
- Season: summer
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-664-3919
Traditionally decorated tavern serving up hearty Irish- & New England–style dishes, ales & whiskey.
- Cuisine: Irish, Pub Food
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: All days 11:30 AM - 8 PM
- Local note: Thursday Trivia is back.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-901-9947
Vibrant seafood provisions cafe with a full raw bar, Maine oysters, house-smoked paninis, tacos and a daily fresh fish market.
- Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Season: year-round
- Local note: Open Wed–Sat 11–close
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-0900
Casual bar and grill with loaded nachos, steak, burgers, and lobster dishes in a laid-back tavern setting.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Every day 11 AM - 12 AM; food until 11 PM
- Local note: Call-in takeout until 11:00 PM. Available on Postmates for delivery.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-0233
Upbeat hub for American & global fare, plus craft beer & live music, amid art deco-inspired accents.
- Cuisine: American, Takeout
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: All days 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM for Food
- Local note: Online ordering via Toast. Also available on Postmates for delivery.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-801-3786
Full-service Irish pub at the West Street Hotel with an open rôtisserie kitchen, all-day Irish menu, Maine lobster, and slow-roasted prime cuts.
- Cuisine: Irish, Pub Food
- Season: winter
- Hours note: All 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Thursday Trivia nights!)
- Local note: The rôtisserie display kitchen fires from 5pm — watch your ribeye or chicken slowly turn before it arrives at the table.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-3708
Retro American diner with a Route 66 theme, classic burgers, loaded seafood entrees, and signature cocktails.
- Cuisine: American, Diner
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Open April 20; all days 11 AM - 8 PM
- Local note: Seasonal American diner
Bar Harbor · $ · 207-288-5117
Upbeat, long-running staple featuring pizza, pasta & sandwiches in casual environs.
- Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Sun-Thu 11 AM - 8 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM - 9 PM
- Local note: Hours extend later on Friday and Saturday
Bar Harbor · $$$ · 207-813-4342
Acadia National Park institution since the 1890s, famous for afternoon tea with popovers and strawberry jam on the pond-view lawn, plus a full menu of Maine seafood and hearty entrees.
- Cuisine: American, Fine Dining, Tea House
- Season: summer
- Local note: Iconic Acadia National Park restaurant. Reservations recommended — book on Resy up to a month ahead.
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-2886
Seasonal downtown pub and grill pouring a wide rotation of Maine craft beers (beer is sourced from other Maine breweries, not brewed on-site), with lobster dishes, craft beer battered fish and chips, and pub classics. Open May through October.
- Cuisine: American, Brewery
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Daily 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Local note: The Lobster Mac Potato Skins are the move — lobster mac stuffed into crispy potato skins with bacon is peak Maine pub food.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-3070
Typical coastal classics offered in a casual space near the tour-boat dock overlooking Bar Island.
- Cuisine: Seafood, American, Fine Dining
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Seasonal (May-Oct); Mon & Wed-Sun 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM (Tue Closed)
- Local note: Seasonal seafood on the pier
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-801-9800
Hawaiian poke shop with signature bowls, fresh seafood, and build-your-own options right on Cottage St.
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Poke, Seafood
- Season: summer
- Hours note: All days 11 AM - 7 PM
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-5663
Eden Street breakfast house (LG) with classic eggs, benedicts, omelettes, crepes, and a lunch menu of chowder, salads, handhelds, and Maine seafood plates.
- Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Seafood
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Mon-Fri 7 AM - 11 AM; Sat-Sun 7 AM - 2 PM
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-801-9170
Family-run restaurant from the owners of The Travelin Lobster and Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls. Chef Matt Leddy, bartender Caroline. Elevated bar food, shareable plates, craft cocktails. Open April through January, possibly year-round if staffing permits. Adjacent to Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls at 7 Main St.
- Cuisine: New American, Bar & Grill, Seafood
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Thu-Sat 3:30 PM - 9 PM; then Wed-Sat 3:30 PM - 9 PM
- Local note: Family-run restaurant from the owners of The Travelin Lobster and Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls. Chef Matt Leddy, bartender Caroline. Elevated bar food, shareable plates, craft cocktails. Open April through January, possibly year-round if staffing permits. Adjacent to Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls at 7 Main St.
Bar Harbor · $ · 888-320-8884
Bar Harbor’s only downtown in-house coffee roaster — breakfast sandwiches, Maine lobster rolls, and craft coffee from ethically sourced beans.
- Cuisine: Cafe, Breakfast, Bakery
- Season: winter
- Hours note: All 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Local note: Bar Harbor’s only downtown in-house roaster — try the Wild Maine Blueberry Blend, a light flavored coffee that’s unique to this cafe.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-5242
West Street Cafe is a american, seafood stop in Bar Harbor with dine-in service.
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
- Season: summer
- Hours note: Daily 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Verified: 2026-05-13
Bar Harbor · $$
Casual pub on the green with gourmet pizzas, fresh oysters, and New England classics — wings, lobster rolls, and craft pies in a relaxed setting.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Daily 3 PM - 10 PM
- Local note: The Lobster Pizza is the signature order when available — Maine lobster with crispy bacon and jalapeño is hard to argue with.
Bar Harbor · $$ · 207-288-3000
The Links Pub at Kebo Valley - public-access golf-club restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandwiches, burgers, Maine lobster rolls and chowder in baskets, with Friday-night specials and a patio overlooking the 18th hole.
- Cuisine: American, Bar & Grill
- Season: year-round
- Hours note: Wed-Sun 11 AM - 6 PM; food and drinks
- Local note: Public-access pub at Kebo Valley Golf Club — walk in without a tee time. Patio overlooks the 18th hole.