OMG!!! We went twice in a week because this place was so good. Let's start with the pièce de…read morerésistance: lobster nachos. Beyond good -- I was enjoying myself immensely when I saw the little place container in the middle, a tomato sauce which was next level good. The lobster dinner, the fish & chips, and the lobster bisque in the sour dough bread bowl were fabulous. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the gluten free bun on the lobster roll, but otherwise wow! Even the homemade potato slices were great. The ice cream in the boat afterwards when you have no space; all I can say is that you'll find a way. The outside has fun lawn games, and there are heaters amongst the picnic tables. However, it was quite chilly the second visit and we opted to sit inside. The servers were all amazing -- fast, charming, and clearly bought into the location. And I bought their zip up sweatshirt the second time because I want to remember this place!

This is a lobster tourist trap. Let's not kid ourselves. It…read moreis what it is. But as there is little else around in this sleepy neck of the woods, and you probably just finished a nice day of laborious hiking, you're hungry and willing to pay a bit extra. For all these reasons, this place is hopping. - buy beer at the window - order lobster at a different line - watch the lobsters get boiled in bulk. Be prepared to SHELL out the $$$! There is an interesting operations going on with the lobster staff. One big muscled man boils and pulls out multiple large bucket colanders worth of lobsters, all in a queue. Then the next 2 men shell the lobster with very impressive efficiency. We wondered how much $$ was in each bucket. For the very low overhead -- I wasn't joking about being in the woods, there isn't even a building, it's just outdoor picnic tables, throw away paper plates, no napkins so use paper towels -- the profit margin must be insane. At minimum, they have a clean indoors bathroom so that your hands are not smelling of shellfish on the hour long drive home. That was good. Food was ok. - these are small lobsters. Butter dip was thin. Hot dog bread not toasted - fish was fine - fries better than chips - The most disappointing was the bread bowl. The bar is so high here in New England. It feels like a sin to not have good chowda. We wanted a more crusty sourdough for the bread too. We would have bought pie, cause 'when in Rome,' but the prices were too steep. My good judgement had us stop there. Went to a bakery instead. The staff is a migratory crew. One lady from Jamaica said she works summers here. Others were from different parts of the world too. Kids played corn hole for a bit. Had to leave when the bugs wanted dinner. Overall, know that most everyone is on vacation and in a great mood, which is a ratings inflater.

We had no idea what a lobster bake meant and were happy to discover it here (a tray of food with…read moresteamed full lobster, corn, chowder, etc). The food was tasty but certainly required some effort on our part. The fish sandwich was also yummy, well seasoned and fresh. There weren't many places we found that could accommodate a party of 9 people (especially indoors on a blistery evening) and so were so happy to find this place. We loved loved the blueberry pie - warm and so full of delicious tiny Maine blueberries. The blueberry cake was fairly dry in contrast.

Tonight we visited Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes on a tour we were on. It was fantastic! I grill lobster…read moretails at home but this was a whole different experience. The dining room is spacious and inviting with a great view of the bay (where your lobsters come from). We got a whole lobster, an ear of corn, roll, small potato, along with orders of mussels and clam chowder. You can have wine and beer as an accompaniment. The mussel were steamed and seasoned to perfection. We have had a lot of lobster visiting Maine but this lobster was delicious! You may need assistance with cracking the whole lobster. Staff is happy to help and attentive. Owner Heather is a gracious and friendly host. Desert was a blueberry cake. A wonderful dining experience. Cheers.

Hands down best popcorn I've ever had and extremely nice staff/owner! Perfect location right…read moredowntown in the village. Can get right in and out, fast, no long wait times. Always one of my first stops when in town. Can never leave without picking up a large cheddar and large salt sweet. Beware when you open the tub, you won't be having just one handful.

We saw this as one of the top things to do in Bar Harbor. It didn't disappoint! It's a small…read moreshop with limited flavors (for that day anyway). But we bought the big bucket of salt & sweet (like kettle corn). I think it lasted maybe 3 days!! Definitely put this on your list when visiting.

I'm sure at times this place is extremely busy, but we lucked out visiting right after the parade…read morefinished up to enjoy a lunch without a crowd. Now if you are in search of seafood and/or lobster during a visit to Bar Harbor you could throw a stone in any direction and find numerous options. Some family recommended checking out this spot. Both my wife and I started out with a blueberry margarita that was fantastic. Then for food we both decided on the lobster tacos which comes with an order of two. They did not skimp on the lobster at all and this spot created such a tasty taco I would return for them. Granted the appetizer of a lobster poutine sounded delicious too! The ambiance and overall vibes is good, outside they have many picnic tables to enjoy the sights/sounds of Bar Harbor. Inside they have a couple different areas but a welcoming atmosphere overall. Despite the heat and the fact Bar Harbor is busy during the summer, service was quick as well as friendly. Had no complaints for our visit! Great first visit here!

I really really dislike leaving bad reviews. In fact, I typically only leave reviews if they're…read morepositive. However, this restaurant was so so disappointing for the price you pay. We did get food to go, but our hotel was just steps away. So not a long journey from the restaurant to our room. We ordered the lobster nachos. It was not edible and they were so expensive. I was looking forward to getting some lobster, but didn't want a lobster roll and thought this would do it. First of all-- everything was mush. Not even soggy, but like all mush and disintegrated. I can deal with soggy-- it's take out so I don't have high expectations for fresh food. But the chips literally dissolved. There was also no cheese? I don't understand how you can have nachos with no cheese. Also, was advertised with sour cream and there was no sour cream. Lastly, I had lobster earlier today at a different restaurant. It tasted so fresh. This lobster was different. Almost like it was bad or even like a little gamey. I didn't eat but that one piece because I'm afraid I might get food poisoning-- something was just off. I'm not very hard to please and will eat pretty much anything from anywhere. The fact that I wouldn't eat the food (especially after paying $32) says a lot. I literally told my husband I would've rather had McDonald's Giving 2 stars only bc the guy on the phone who took our order was super nice.

It was a rainy day in the Bar Harbor area so we were looking for inside things to do. A wine…read moretasting was the perfect pastime. The tasting room is beautiful and rustic. Very cozy with several tables. Find a good seat and enjoy table side service. We chose 2 flights and one extra add on. It was fun to try the cranberry and blueberry wines local to the area. Very different (and sweet) from what I'm used to. We got some cheese spread from the cooling station and some crackers to enjoy with our tastings. Everything was wonderful. I enjoyed this rainy day diversion. I took a couple of bottles home. Can't wait to share them with friends.

We went to Bar Harbor last week. We spent part of our first day at the Bar Harbor. The owner, Kyle,…read moregave us a wonderful tour of the winery. The family loved it. It was very educational and the wines were terrific! We brought several bottles home. I highly recommend this experience!

This is a very beautiful inn. The location is phenomenal right on the harbor, right on the water,…read morein the midst of everything in town which is walkable to shops and dining. I had a minor meltdown upon check-in bc it appeared they had given our room to someone else and we called to complain to the manager, Josh, who upgraded us and was SO nice. Our new room was beautiful in the main building with a gorgeous view of the water. They had a welcome card for me and chocolates and a small gift for my birthday. We were impressed with everything here. Staff were friendly. Rooms are beautiful and well-appointed and comfortable and upgraded. Room cleaning was prompt and efficient (they were in and out within an hour of our walking out every day). Their lobby has games to play, newspapers, and 24/7 access to hot chocolate, fresh coffee, and fresh water and sparkling water on tap as well as a nice business center/printer computer. The women's restroom even had personal items out if you needed them. The rooms are unique and the architecture is different. Very charming hotel in a very charming town. The included continental breakfast was one of the nicest I've had included in a room charge in a long time. Large selection of fresh pastries, hot items, cold items, coffee, juice and tea as well as fruits always being replenished with care and attention. We enjoyed everything about this hotel. Thank you to Josh, Ashley and even Tyler who gave us a history lesson about the inn and the town. We will be back.

The Bar Harbor Inn is a truly unique and high end stay…read more Atmosphere: the grounds are well curated and taken care of. I loved the seasonal plants and flowers. The whole property was cozy, quiet and relaxing. Our room was spacious with a lovely balcony overlooking the water. Service: Welcoming and kind door people upon arrival, and the front desk staff was very helpful and provided all the most useful information. The bartender at the Oasis lounge was the perfect level of chatty but let us also have our own conversation. Every staff member we encountered seemed dedicated to hospitality. Location: Could not be better. Walking distance to everything in town but right on the water and perfect access to the shore path. Ample parking. Other notes. The continental breakfast was phenomenal. No hot items but they had delicious ham and cheese croissants, spinach and cheese pastries, yogurt dishes and heaps of fresh berries to keep you fueled up for a great day. Tasty coffee and everything was well stocked. This place cannot be beat. Folks usually only leave reviews for hotels when they have something to complain about but I do not have one such thing. Thank you!

We had the Pita and hummus. Amazing. We also had the Chop…read moreChop salad which was also amazing. And we had the Cod as well. Excellent. The service was great. We had Kayla and she was chatty in a good way. Very friendly. There is a very friendly vibe, family friendly.

A good lunch place. Great sandwiches with generous portions. Order at the bar and food served at…read morethe table. I had the "Standard" with italian cold cuts and I could only eat half and saved the rest for later. My wife had the chili dog which she said was very good. Three others in our party agreed the food was good and a great place to eat. Local beer on tap, Would stop there again.

I was looking for a place in bar harbor that wouldn't break the bank, but still be nice enough for…read morethe six nights of our trip. I made the reservation and then wondered for about 8-9 months if I'd made the right choice. We got here and immediately I knew I did. The whole place is clean and well managed. I got campground vibes in a way and not a bad way at all. It's not the fanciest place, but it was just right. We got the room that sleeps six. One king bed in one room and two beds in the other room. Wish the fridge was bigger since we did lunch in the room everyday. Also and this is not a sticking point, but the toilet paper is a bit of stretch when you need it, if you know what I mean. They have a pretty decent breakfast, with a decent amount of variety. Understand when you get breakfast there will be what seems to be a million people in there at the same time. Didn't matter what time we went in either. There are things for the kids to do outside and s'mores most nights. I did get in the pool one afternoon and it was a nice pool. All-in-all, I'd 100% stay here again. Less than $1900 for a big room for a week in bar harbor says a lot, especially when it's this nice. Check them out.

My wife and I stayed here 3 nights and it was super (well except for the generic hotel breakfast…read morebut hey its included). Well kept funky 50's vibe and the grounds are sweet and off the road so very little noise. You are close to the downtown without being in the middle and close to the Acadia park entrance. There is a path right at the end of the property that walks into Acadia actually. I definitely recommend this motel for a stay in Bar Harbor.