If you're looking for some New England food mixed with Caribbean flavors, then this is the perfect place. Island Take Out is an unassuming place tucked behind a gas station in Bar Harbor. As the name implies, it's geared mostly for food to-go, but they do have some covered picnic tables. We sat there, and they even brought the food out to us with utensils. The hospitality here was so friendly. The staff was very nice, the service was fairly quick, and the food came out fast. They have a decent sized menu, and I was surprised to see offerings like rum cake. We ended up ordering the lobster mac and cheese and the jerk chicken. I was very happy with the portion size, they definitely did not skimp on the amount of lobster they put on the mac and cheese, and the jerk chicken was also plenty of food. While it's certainly not cheap, I'd say the cost is competitive for what I'd say is a pricier town. The food was tasty (it had a lot of taste), but I will say that it did not taste like authentic Caribbean food to me. It was more like American BBQ style. That being said, I'd recommend giving this hidden gem a consideration if you're in the area. read more

Island Take Out - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

There are some picnic tables and chairs to sit at if you don't want to take it to go. Their parking lot was a bit confusing but had parking for about 8 vehicles. I got the jerk mac'n'cheese. The flavor was great with a tad bit of spice. The garlic bread was yummy dipped into the sauce and it was a good size helping. Definitely a place to check out! The staff was kind and prompt read more

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Simply perplexing to find some of the best Cajun seafood hidden behind a random gas station between two busy highways. But here we are. Drive behind the gas station, uphill, where you'll find some unmarked space for cars and a pop-up canopy with picnic tables. A door propped open with signage for today's specials beckons - Po'Boys? Here? Is this place legal? Yes, yes, and yes. The offerings at Island Take Out are actually greater than you'd think capable of coming from the small kitchen, but the employees we met seemed unfazed by our bewilderment and were quick to laugh when we asked whether the Po'Boy had oysters. "This isn't Louisiana," they said smiling, quick to recommend the Jamaican jerk style instead. When in Maine, you get lobster, so we settled on a Lobster Roll and Blackened Haddock and Shrimp Po'Boy (the special of the day), then settled in to wait and get feasted on by mosquitoes outside while we waited ourselves to feast. The neighborhood picnic theme somehow enhances the flavor, trust me. Time seems to dilate when waiting for that first post-hike meal, and we were ravenous by the time our food arrived. It was all worth the wait from the humble team. This is messy fare, and you'll be wise to keep the napkin box nearby. The lobster and haddock both possessed something so nourishing and soul-warming I almost forgot I was surrounded by Acadia fog. The fries are satisfying in only the way that fried tubers can be. read more

Island Take Out - Blackened Haddock and Shrimp Po Boy - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Food was excellent and the service was fairly quick. Jerk chicken mac&cheese was amazing and the burger was handmade and cooked perfectly on a toasted bun. Tip, when ordering the burger ask for toppings and condiments otherwise it comes plain. As the name states this is mostly takeout. They do have 4 picnic tables available under a canopy outside. The blueberry pie was superb, in fact it was so good I forgot to take a picture. This is a must restaurant when in the Bar Harbor area. read more

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The Food 11/10 GREAT food the chicken literally falls off the bone and has great flavor, they have salads burgers chicken and more! Service 10/10 The workers are incredibly nice (Especially Janice) they have great wait time (less than15 mins) and you can get it to go or to eat in. Ambiance 10/10 They have a forest area with handmade wood stools and logs. They have tents, picnic tables, lawn chairs, and a gas station right next for a bathroom. Overall a great experience and one of the best foods I've ever had! If I could I would give 6/5 stars read more

Island Take Out - Outdoor area - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Small business behind a gas station. Ordered lobster roll and lobster Mac and cheese. Each costs $30. Prefer the roll as it was nicely seasoned. read more

Island Take Out - Lobster Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We arrived in the area after a long drive, hungry and too tired to cook. Island Take Out to the rescue! This is a small place tucked behind the Sunoco gas station (we actually drove past it the first time). No frills inside, you can order to eat there or take your food to go. The kitchen was bustling but the person takinf our order was polite and quick. There is no indoor seating but they do have outdoor seating in the form of 4 picnic tables under a tent--this was the such a peaceful place to relax on a warm summer evening while waiting for our food. I'd estimate the wait was about 25 minutes, so call ahead to order unless you have some time to spare. This is not really a quick grab-n-go type of place. Now, on to the food! My family ordered the fish nuggets, pulled pork sandwich, and kids chicken tenders. Everything was good and the pork was especially flavorful. I noticed on the menu they have authentic jerk wings, so I'm 100% going back for those. read more

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I can only speak to the Mac n Cheese (because that's all we got) but it was truly bad. Watery, oddly sweet, and absolutely flavorless, damp pasta. Imagine the worst boxed mac that money could buy and then drench it in thick yellow sugar water. Service was fast and everyone inside seemed very nice but we couldn't finish this food. read more

Went here for dinner this evening and it was absolutely fantastic. First, do not let the location scare you. Yes, it is behind a Sunoco gas station at a busy intersection but that wasn't a big deal for us. There are 6 picnic tables under a pop up and you can always get it to go. They had a couple beers on tap including an excellent Orono/Wymer's blueberry ale. They also have Maine Beer Co Lunch in a bottle. Yum! Our party had the fish and chips, blackened haddock sandwich (x2) and chicken tenders (kid). We also ordered the jerk chicken wings. The absolute standouts were the blackened haddock and the jerk chicken wings. The haddock was super flavorful with just the right amount of spice as were the chicken wings. Just be aware that the chicken wings need to be prepared from scratch and will come out with the main meal. The fish and tenders were also good just not as great as the others. But still solid. Everything came with fries (there were other options but didn't seriously consider). The fries were great too. Perfectly cooked. We also grabbed a piece of blueberry pie to eat back at the house. That was obviously made by someone else but still tasty. Verdict from the family: Best meal we've had so far in Maine. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. If we had more time in the area, we'd definitely be going back again. read more

Island Take Out - Haddock sandwich, fries, wings, Lunch beer - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Unassuming lil take with tables and gluten free rolls!! Owners are super cool Food was amazing blacken fish an shrimp po'boy Must try for welll.... All Takes time be patient you'll love it Oh and try the South Africa wine read more

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Camping in Acadia, arrived late afternoon and wanted a quick bite. I had jerk chicken sandwich. There was like one other person and I got my sandwich and fries in like 5 minutes. It was really good. Perfect fries - thin, freshly fried food.. and the sandwich was amazing. Toasted, and topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. and the chicken was juicy and sauce amazing. It was juicy and crunchy at the same time. kind of hard to find in the back. I will definitely stop here for a meal on the way out. read more

Island Take Out - jerk chicken - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Delicious food we got veggie burgers to go, and we were not disappointed. If you have a large vehicle, consider parking at the gas station and walking up. It was very hard to get out of but that's it. Everything else was great. read more

We were so happy to find Island Take Out! Their lobster roll was a highlight of our trip - the roll toasted and buttered on all sides and the lobster was delicious. We got a side of Mac and cheese that was great as well. The man that took our order and prepared the food was very nice and friendly. Note that the restaurant is on the back of the gas station. There are nice picnic tables for seating outside. Look forward to going back! read more

Island Take Out - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Very very salty clam chowder. The lobster rolls and jerk chicken were tasty. The steamed lobster was tasty but the lady verbally quoted me one price and then tried to charge me $5 more. I noticed on the bill and she tried to say it was because of tax but that doesn't make sense because the tax is a separate charge at the bottom and includes tax for all items.... She changed the price but only bec I noticed and I said something. Left a bad impression. read more

When you travel to Maine you don't automatically think that you will find great chicken jerk, but we did. If you want a break from sea food (they do have lobster) this is a great place go. Nice people and good food. read more

Island Take Out - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

After a long drive from Portland to Bar Harbor July 2025 we were very hungry. We stopped at Island Takeout which sits behind a gas station with limited parking. Don't let that deter you it is worth the stop. We got the jerk chicken (thigh and leg portion) which came with coleslaw, the Spinach salad with pecans, beets and the mango dressing (DELICIOUS), and a slice of blueberry pie. Seating is outside only. We sat at one of the picnic tables at the back of the building and thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The chicken has a great coating, is cooked just right; the spinach salad with the mango dressing hit the spot and the pie just topped everything off. We felt it was a great dinner for a good value. Most food in the area is pretty expensive. read more

The flavors were amazing! This small spot is located behind a gas station. We enjoyed our lunch at the picnic tables. The jerk chicken, mac and cheese with jerk chicken, fish sandwich and oh the buttered the lobster roll were each excellent. Thanks for a great meal! read more

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Stop here! We were looking for something laid back before heading back into the KOA. Island Take Out is a nice, relaxing little spot with great sandwiches. Got the jerk chicken club, and it was delicious. The kitchen looked spotless and clean. Friendly service. read more

Let me tell you something. Most people are gonna go to Bar Harbor and pay $42 for a lobster roll that they could get anywhere in New England. Most people would get a craft IPA that tastes like the crack of my arse. And most people will be stuck in bumper to bumper traffic after doing that. But here's the thing. You're not most people. Because you're gonna go to Island Take Out, get a fat portion of mac and cheese and a jerk chicken sandwich. You're gonna get a Red Stripe too. You're gonna walk past the closed sign because it's out when they're open for some reason. And you're gonna chat with the nice ladies who work there. Then after your meal you're gonna go to Sunoco for a pack of golds. You're gonna need one. Cheers bloke. read more

Island Take Out - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

we got the jerk chicken sandwich and lobster roll. i have had many lobster rolls and i always find them a bit boring and flavorless. this lobster roll was the best I have had and bread was soo soft. the food came very fast and the employees were awesome. definitely check this place out! read more

Jerk Chicken Mac and cheese was delicious... If your wanting a traditional Mac and cheese this is not what to expect . The creamy, sweet, zesty sauce was well seasoned as well as the Jerk chicken and bbq sauce. this food was was a welcome taste to the bland butter and garlic tradional food we encountered in the area. Highly recommend ITO and it's sweetness. read more

We were exhausted and wanted something easy, casual, and non touristy/ not crowded, on a Saturday night in busy season. This place had good reviews and seemed casual, so we checked it out. I'll admit, despite the good reviews, I didn't have super high hopes. I thought it would be decent but nothing super good. I was wrong. It was pretty delicious! We rolled up about 5:50p and saw it was connected to the back of the gas station. Hmm okay, different. We parked back there with only one other car- right off Highway 3 off the main road. We ordered and went and sat outside at one of their four green picnic tables under their covered tent. Within a few minutes, tons of people showed up. Some to-go orders, and the rest filled the other three tables. We had just beat the rush. More cars came in but had no where to park. I'm not sure how they do it when they're busy-- and I read it's busy often. We ordered the jerk chicken sandwich- delicious! On a bun with onion, tomato, lettuce and It has a pineapple sauce (ask for it if they forget it). Tons of flavor and moist chicken. Simple, flavorful, filling. With a side of ruffle chips. We also got the island salad: fresh greens, onion, fresh bell pepper, tomato, honey mango dressing. That dressing was so good!! And the veggies were so fresh! We all loved it. We ordered the appetizer fried calamari w the spicy marinara dipping sauce - pretty good. Flavorful. Not the best I've had, but was good. We Also ordered the pulled pork sandwich. Came on a bun with Cole slaw and ruffle chips. It was good and flavorful. My son got the side order of Mac and cheese. It was a large portion and super delicious, creamy, twirly noodles that he loves, and we all shared it and loved it. The kids portion would've been smaller, but maybe bigger than I thought, and I didn't expect the side order to be that generous-- was great! We enjoyed sitting outside and they played good music. The service was good and the lady sweet who brought our food out. It did take awhile, I think due to togo orders prior to us, but we had patience. Mosquitos were going wild but we made the most of it and ate quick to make room for people anyways. Decent prices for the touristy area. They have a vast menu, from lobster rolls, lobster Mac n cheese, creative burgers, many sandwiches, salads, sides, and of course since they're Jamaican, they have Jamaican jerk chicken, jerk and bbq wings, jerk chicken sandwich, fish, sweet potato mash, and other things. It all sounded good. For the 2 sandwiches $15 each, side Mac $6, small island salad $8.50, and appetizer calamari $16.50, and tax, it came to $79 after our tip (my mom tips well). (Calamari wasn't cheap, but it's seafood, so to be expected). Worth going for pickup or to eat there. Go early or call it in ahead and eat outside. read more

So amazing! Family of 6 for dinner, food was absolutely delicious. I think the lobster mac&cheese was the best I've ever had. Fried fish baskets, shrimp dinner and jerk chicken also were so good. Everyone cooking and behind the counter were so friendly and food was brought out wicked quickly! So glad we found Island Take Out - we'll be back for sure. read more

Of all of the places to get lobster rolls in Bar Harbor and surrounding areas, this was the best!! Also the best burgers and jerk chicken. This is the only place we went to more than once while visiting. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The flavors in this food are incredible and a bit different than other offerings in the area. We got the Jerk Chicken and the Jerk Mac N Cheese and both were just so good. The chicken was super moist and tender with a good amount of heat! Be aware, the chicken is cooked in large bone-in pieces and then chopped - so you do need to eat around the bones but that's what really gives it the flavor. The Mac N Cheese is possibly worth ordering a double portion, it's that good! Very creamy with a great tangy, savory, spicy sauce. This place can be a little hard to find, especially if you're driving there in the dark. It is on a little "island" in between roads that primarily houses a gas station. Island Take Out is up behind the gas station, with a little driveway leading up to it on the left hand side of the gas station. read more

Island Take Out - Jerk chicken - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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the lobster rolls and jerk chicken sandwiches were delicious and the wait time was very short! unlike other places the lobster rolls weren't super small and actually filled me up. definitely worth a visit and don't forget to ask about t shirts read more

Perfect little roadside restaurant that had an amazing lobster roll. I had never had a lobster roll, and the workers told me that hot and buttered was the way to go. They made our food fresh. We sat on the picnic tables outside. read more

Island Take Out - Buttered Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Super tasty jerk chicken. One-man operation, totally worth the wait. Seating outside allowed us to give our dog a quick walk up the hill. Came back to the spot twice! read more

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Amazing. Lobster was so good. Wings were so good. Soup was so good. 100% recommend. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some delicious food! read more

Island Take Out - Outside seating - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We were staying at the KOA Oceanside Campground across the street and ordered takeout our final night. Wings, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Jerk Chicken Sandwich and Burgers. Everything was delicious! This is a one man and one woman operation, and everything is made to order. Smelled amazing, tasted amazing. Open kitchen and small takeout counter means you get to watch the chef in his groove. Lobster Mac was delicious (the Mac and cheese alone was homemade creamy amazingness), but after having a bite of my husband's jerk chicken sandwich, I wished I got the jerk chicken Mac. Canned local beer and wine available, and they have two beer taps and some picnic tables under the trees outside if you want to eat there. The parking area is up an incline beside the gas station. Worth the visit, they're doing a real good thing here. read more

Jamaican American who knows her way around the cuisine. I took my family here and everyone loved the food. From my elderly parents (the original Yardies) to my little nephew, we could not get enough of the jerk chicken and jerk macaroni and cheese. The jerk, although not spicy, was seasoned to the bone. Perfect meal for our family vacation. My only regret was not being able to visit again before leaving Bar Harbor. The co-owner was very attentive and came out to ask us our thoughts on the food. In terms of location, do not be deterred by the fact that the restaurant is behind the gas station. Although we went on a rainy day, they have picnic tables under a wedding tent which made us feel like we were having a private meal in nature. Come here for your meals and you will have no regrets. Time and money well spent read more

We got the jerk chicken, buffalo chicken wings, and jerk Mac n cheese with chicken. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! The owner delivered the food to our table. This is a great place for families or anyone who wants casual dining- families, dates, singles. read more

Island Take Out - Jerk Mac n cheese with chicken - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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I love this place! Came back all the way cross-country to eat here. Their jerk chicken mac n cheese is sooo delicious- creamy and savory. Their lobster roll and everything meat pizza were good too. Two guys busy running the shop yet orders came out in a timely manner. They have outdoor tables but like their namesake, it's mostly take out. read more

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The jerk chicken mac n cheese was a hit on top of the fish and chips. Great hidden gem -especially location wise from Lomaine, so you don't have to drive all the way into Bar Harbor. read more

We had the fried fish sandwich, the blackened fish sandwich, and jerk wings for dinner. Breading was light and portion was generous. The blackened seasoning was delicious! The jerk wings were fantastic. There are a couple picnic tables out back, but I really don't suggest counting on eating there. The food kept well on our 19 minute commute back to our hotel. This place is small with about 5 parking spots, so I suggest calling the order in! Awesome place. We're so glad we stopped here! read more

Food was good, wish the side was bigger. We grabbed jerk chicken entrees. Wait was long... maybe 30-40 mins... But owners were nice. Not sure if I would come back, only if I'm crazing jerk chicken since there isn't similar places nearby I don't think. read more

Island Take Out - Jerk chicken entree - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Must go to place while in Bar Harbor!!! Food was delicious... service was fantastic. They have several vegan options also!! I got a plant base burger and added jerk sauce to it - highly recommend. My sister had the jerk chicken sandwich she loved it... everything was fresh! read more

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Food was pretty good for a spot behind a gas station. They have a few picnic tables behind if you want to eat there. Main criticism is that I thought it was a little pricey for takeout without table service. Lack of overhead should translate into lower prices. That said, I had the fish tips which were quite good but the salsa and guacamole that came with were mediocre. The kids got wings and fish & chips and both enjoyed. read more

Jerk chicken Mac & cheese was delicious, and the portion generous enough to have some for lunch the next day. Service was quick on a mildly busy weeknight. read more

My husband and I are bbq judges in Texas and this jerk chicken has a wonderful texture taste and flavor. Delicious! The lobster Mac is fantastic also ! read more