From out of town, we were struggling to find somewhere to eat. We found this on Main Street, and…read moreeven though it was busy and there was a long wait, they were able to accommodate us at the bar. Not only was the food fantastic, but the two tending bar were great. It was just a nice night out.

We came here on a whim while visiting and it did not disappoint. Our server Hyatt was so attentive…read moreand so kind, it was lovely. The food was really great as well. We had the carbonara and the margherita pizza. Both were quite delicious. The carbonara was genuinely one of the best I've had in some time. The pizza was light and not overtly heavy or dense. Definitely great for sharing. I do recommend either getting a reservation or preparing for a wait as they were quite busy the entire time we were there. Overall though the vibe was great and I would definitely go back when in town

Chic and cozy hotel bar. Open seating, so plan accordingly and expect it to be at peak right before…read moredinner time! The happy hour pricing makes this place worth the stop. At the time we went (October 2025) $4 of their signature cocktails, beers and wine. Seriously? In this economy?? We loaded up on drinks before heading to dinner! Their food menu was extremely limited due to the kitchen servicing a private event. They only had bar snacks (popcorn, charcuterie) available. But have heard their standard bar menu (e.g. burgers) is good. I was most impressed by the sole person working in the room for at least an hour, bussing, taking orders and attending to 12 independent parties. She did it with ease. I don't think that's the "normal" for them, given they had already communicated they were preparing for a private event. Would certainly pop back for cocktail on our next visit.

The best drinks we had in Maine! Smokey the Pear was outstanding! Service was excellent. And don't…read moreskip the popcorn with your choice of seasonings! Loved!

The food was SPECTACULAR! Deviled eggs were amazing it was my first time trying caviar and it was a…read moredelicious salty topping to my eggs! The steak was nicely cooked and juicy! The clams were very big and the sauce they were in was packed with flavor! The fish was nice and the veggies on the side were so good it was the best asparagus we've ever had! The service was good although they were out of a couple dishes we wanted, I don't blame them because we did come at 8:30 and they close at 9:00, so we had to compromise and try some new dishes but we were very pleased with them! We sat on a nice booth over looking the waterfront, just beautiful! Definitely come down in Camden, this was one of our best meals of the trip!

Came by the rooftop prior to, and through happy hour. It was not very busy yet and we were able to…read morehave our choice of seats. There is some seating under a fabric roof providing some shade. The oyster shooters were super fun and mussels tasty (though oysters/mussels were on the small side). I tried the trout dip as well, and may have ordered if we stayed longer. I enjoyed my cucumber cocktail. The server didn't seem to know much about happy hour upon asking. Happy hour here means everything is 10% off (no special menu). Prices are a little high here, but you're paying a premium for the location, view and atmosphere.

just loved out stop in for cocktails at the Cottage Street Pub. There were tons of drink options…read moreand a knowledgeable bartender who can whip up something to suit your tastes. They had a great selection of local drafts or fun cocktails with even better names. I got the Watermelon Crawl (yep you hear me...If you drink don't drive....do the watermelon crawl!) It was such a unique drink with perfectly balanced flavors.

A fabulous place for drinks in Bar Harbor. We went here for a predinner drink, and returned for a…read morefew after. The bartender we had was personable and witty (wish I caught her name). A place where hot pockets and jello shots are equally offered and should be enjoyed.

Love 18 Central Oyster Bar! Amazing food & service! A must dining experience in Rockport!read more

18 Central is without question one of the best restaurants in the state of Maine. We had friends…read morejoin us and they were blown away at the food and service. The restaurant is owner operated and they take pride in every aspect of the dining experience We drive up from Southern Maine just to dine here. I believe this is a top three restaurant in New England. Yep! I said it

Unassuming building, very nice interior- dark and moody. Duck confit starter was amazing, tender…read moreduck, fresh salad greens. Yum. I had the schnitzel with red cabbage. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it, good duck, well prepared. Good sized portions all around. Bread service was an extra cost and was worth it. Everything is house made and it shows. Wine by the bottle was very reasonable. Parking was a bit of a challenge as the lot is small. Roadside parking for later diners.

Monday night beer garden at Alsace, sitting outside with a beer and a pork schnitzel sandwich and…read morebratwurst, nothing like some good German food and beer on a summer night in rural Maine!

Fantastic gourmet shop to grab key things you need for entertaining: wine, cheese, salami, &…read morehousemade dips for your charcuterie, the tastiest crispy chips. Don't miss the frozen case featuring Afterglow ice cream sandwiches made in Maine. People will fight over the Classic sweet cream between brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The restaurant no longer has regular hours. But their Wiener Wednesdays featuring inventive hot dogs, along w/ curated pop-ups are not to be missed. They're really community-minded, so great local stop.

If only I lived closer... I'd be at Vessel & Vine ALL. THE. TIME…read more I've been a huge fan of this wine store for years. It's got so much character, and the people running it are some of the nicest humans ever. I don't think I've ever left without a smile on my face, or without a bottle (or two) of something new and interesting. Their selection is incredible; not just wine, but also vermouths, Campari, and even pasta and bread?! Like, what don't they do? And the vibes??! Perfection. In the winter, it gives a mix of Scandinavia and Spain, and I'm so here for it. Oh, and they have a full wine bar with pours and bites. Just go... you'll thank me later.

Best service in town, good food, and amazing view…read more We came into town this week for a vacation. For whatever reason this restaurant didn't pop up in my suggested restaurants. We discovered this place because we stayed at the hotel the restaurant is located in. We ended up eating here once for dinner and once for breakfast. We had the halibut at the oyster bar next door and the halibut at the oak room... Oak Room was much better. But the biggest differentiator was the service. Everyone at the Oak Room was so hospitable and seemed to genuinely enjoy the job (quite the opposite of next door). If you get a chance be sure to have a muffin at breakfast. They're delicious.

Recommend breakfast here. Enjoyed the breakfast sandwich on a bagel, scrambled eggs. Bacon, and…read morecheddar cheese. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The home fries were some of the best ever. Crunchy and flavorful and a good size portion. Service was excellent...refilling coffee and water quickly. Beautiful view of the harbor from our table.