We stumbled on Archie's hunting for an early dinner on the Quietside, about five minutes from the…read moreWonderland trail, and it turned out to be a great find. It's a fisherman-owned shack right on the bay -- informal, friendly, and exactly the kind of unpretentious Maine spot you hope to run into. Honestly, everything we ordered was excellent, so it's hard to single out just one thing. The hot-butter lobster roll was soft, fresh, and generous -- better than the other lobster rolls we'd had on the trip (I paid a little extra for hot butter over the cold/mayo version and would do it again). The lobster empanadas were a nice surprise: crispy from being fried, and while there's some filler beyond the lobster, the meat-to-filling ratio is good and the added flavor works -- I'd order those again. The clam chowder was rich and creamy without being gluey. Bonus points for the kids: a Lego play table kept ours happily occupied, and they did simple cheese quesadillas the kids actually ate. I also had a Pulp Truck IPA from Marsh Island Brewing -- which is what we would call a "Hazy IPA" or "New England IPA" on the West Coast, but here is simply an IPA. Regardless, it was quite good. We'd would definitely eat here again.

Unmatched views. Delicious food. Friendly staff. What are you waiting for? Visit today!read more

My family and I really enjoyed this amazing dinner spot! The restaurant itself had a good ordering…read moresystem and had great views. I tried the Caprese Lobster Flatbread which was very flavorful and had small bits of shredded lobster. Additionally, the lemon butter lobster roll was delicious, it had a good amount of lobster and the butter sauce was yummy! Drinks were unique and refreshing! Someone else in my party got the Blue Berry Pina Colada which was quite a treat! Overall, this was a great spot! I would recommend to anyone in the area.

Food was great, service was friendly, and views of the water were great…read more Eating a whole Maine lobster: Great overall but some part of the Lobster were a bit overcooked or tough (lots of rubber texture). One of the claws had a bad taste, like it wasn't good right. Overall, butter made it amazing and not fishy. Looks gross inside but if you can get past that, it was delicious overall. Raw Blonde Oysters: first time having Oysters and it was tasty! Easily got past the texture. Would order again. Lobster Mac and Cheese: Incredible. You practically get a lobster and a half. Addicting and wanted more. Parking: it's a hassle. People are aggressive. Get there early to wait for a spot during busy hours.

Friendly service and amazing food. The clam chowder on a chilly and rainy Memorial Day was perfect…read more Great small business anyone visiting Southwest Harbor should take the time to visit and eat.

This is a great spot for lobster and seafood near Southwest Harbor. The relaxed setting of picnic…read moretables and a large lawn look across to the water. Our group had lobster rolls, crab rolls, and chicken strips. The food was fresh and tasty. We rated it higher than our dinner at Beal's the night before. The service team were friendly and helpful. They don't have a liquor license, so bring your own beer or wine.

Food was excellent, service was excellent and the ambience was right on the water, so perfect…read more We had one jumbo lobster, one pound and a quarter lobster, a dozen steamed clams, two corn cobs, one jumbo lobster roll, one cheeseburger. All was done perfectly. The owner even stopped by and had a chat and she was great. Can't say enough about it was a very good time with good food.

Located about a mile and a half from Bass Harbor Lighthouse, the location has ample seating options…read moreto be either inside, outside, or in a screened in porch. Parking is tight and the approach into the restaurant is single lane, 10MPH. I decided to try (it) based on the recommendation of author James Kaiser, who published an outstanding guide book about Acadia's attractions, and listed Thurston's on his list of eateries in the area to try. Plenty of other options including burgers and BLT Chicken. While Whoopie Pies are also available for dessert, our lobster already came with a moist blueberry loaf cake which was surprisingly good. Staff were very good; place is kid and pet friendly so what more could you ask for. Again, scenery is about a 10/10.

No frills, but great food!! Highway-side location means some…read morebackground noise, but well worth it. Delicious lobster dinner with great clams on side. blueberry pie also excellent. Hot dog also surprisingly good!! Service quick for us, but lines can form!!

This place was an amazing stop during our camping trip! They do NOT skimp on the lobster at all and…read moreit all tastes very fresh. Food came out quick and hot. The lobster grilled cheese was delicious. They're dog-friendly which was great and provided water for our two dogs.

First off, get all the groceries you think you'll need on the mainland before you take the ferry…read moreover to the island. Second, you know you're going to forget something, so . . . You'll eventually wind up at TIMS. They have all the staples: milk, eggs, cereal, meats, cheeses, eggs, veggies, etc. Be forewarned, 90% of the items don't have prices on them. I guess they want you to have sticker shock when you check out. To be honest, it's more like cardiac arrest depending on how much shopping you need to do. The lady in front of me had a bag of stuff in one hand and a gallon of milk in the other and she walked out $75 lighter than when she entered. Small price to pay I suppose when hunger is your next closest alternative. Overall, if Andy Griffith's Mayberry had a 7-11, TIMS would be the mirror image of it with the added benefit of being able to purchase live seafood. Bonus: They have ice cream. An extra star just for that.

TIMS has got the staples (water, snacks), produce, meat, and amazing seafood - everything you'd…read moreneed from a quick trip to the store. The staff is very friendly and there is a great slow pace and neighborly vibe to the whole place. The lobsters are very good - we went two nights in a row to pick some up during our stay on the island.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN MAINE! The concept is absolutely great! You grab a blanket, eat in the…read morepark, and enjoy the views. We had the Lobster Roll Flight, and the Lobster Mac And Cheese. Both meals were absolutely amazing! Made me regret I had a husband cause I had to share but at least he paid for it I guess....

This place lived up to its reputation. Small place right near the water. My daughter and I got a…read morefew lobster rolls. Super fresh. Young lady said the lobster was caught earlier in the day. This was the best lobster roll I ever had.

Super nice joint with a variety of foods. Nice lobster rolls. Some good local beer. Outdoors pup…read morefriendly space makes it special.

Wow ! Very good food . Wonderful porch to sit on . Definitely worth the stop . Good service too…read moreas it was quick .

A hidden scoop beside the pumps, Not where you'd expect your…read moreice cream stops. If you don't know where it likes to hide, You just might drive right on by. The scoops were tasty, smooth, and sweet, A simple summertime Maine treat. It felt like where the locals go-- A quiet gem that's fun to know. Not quite a destination all its own, But worth a stop if you're passing home.

Guys! I'm so mad that we didn't order more food while here because seeing what other people got…read morearound us, it looked FIREEE! I saw this place when we first got to Maine and never forgot about it because I am a giant soft serve fan and they boast 24 different flavors of soft serve!!!! This was our 4th and last stop on our Maine Ice Cream Trek and it did not disappoint. After very long and drawn out deliberation, I decided to try the English Toffee flavor and my wife got the Dragon's Blood soft serve flavor. Both were so good but that Dragon's Blood was out of this world!! I had never had the flavor before and it blew my mind. We also got fries to make sure we made it home to eat and they were the best fries we had in Maine for our entire trip and my wife LOVES fries so that's a very nice compliment. We almost ordered a second serving. There is plenty of covered seating outside but no inside seating so it gave a well catered picnic vibe. I will say it was hard for us to find because the map didn't realize where it was. We had to drive around a bit to find it but it's next to the gas station/convenience store that Maps takes you to. I would absolutely go out of my way to go to Seaside Dairy Bar the next time we're in Maine. It's well worth it!

Excellent Maine Shore dinner without the clam chowder because lobster, crab, steamers and mussels…read moreis enough for me.

Amazingly fresh seafood! Highly recommended for taking out to cook at home or eating in!read more