Only went to the bar to watch a World Cup game that they had on tvs…read more Friendly bartender, good beers on draft, clean place and cool sea breeze coming often through the front. Onion rings were okay.

Closer to a 3.5. We made a reservation and had a window seat…read moredownstairs. Our server was great. Decided on the lobster roll meal and salmon salad. (For the meal the chowder was very good, lobster roll was full but lacked any seasoning for flavor, vegetable side was good (I though soup would come out first but this was not the case). Ended with Maine blueberry pie and ice cream which was excellent). For the price, I expected a more flavorful roll. Salad had yellowed romaine lettuce and again, salmon that lacked seasoning. This was the biggest rating drop. Fries were meh as a side. Great drink list. I hate to say it, but this place comes off to me as like an old people early bird special place where they hold the seasoning so as not ruffle the feathers of the regulars.

I'll be honest, at first I was deeply concerned with the dog hair that was all over the carpet upon…read moreour arrival, but then we got up to the room, which was beautifully appointed, and in addition it genuinely felt so elevated so rich, it mostly substantiated the enormous price tag. Location is unmatched as well, right on Main St so everything is perfectly walkable. They have a coffee bar on each floor in the hallway, and your first thought is, that is a an interesting way to save money, however, it certainly is not because the amount of coffee that you drink on this trip, probably more than you'll ever drink at any hotel ever, because of it being readily accessible and constantly refreshed. They also make sure there's fresh fruit available as well as Kind bars every day. Shout out to the cleaning staff who are meticulous and make sure that everything is up to a very high cleanliness standard. And I have VERY high cleaning standards. Honestly, the only two complaints I would make is that 1) staff are kind but not welcoming. They don't go out of their way to say hello when they see you, but if you need help, they will happily assist. They don't make you feel welcome, but if you need something, they are innately compelled to help. And then 2) Hershey kisses are the offerED candy; for the elevation of the hotel it feels like something a little more substantive could be offered, but I'll forgive it. So a 4.5 star review can easily be rounded up to five; well done, West St. Hotel, we will be back!

At first I was quite impressed with the hotel. The location…read moreis great, the parking is nearby, and days prior to arrival they texted me to see if there's anything I needed prior to arrival. The room was well appointed and ready an hour before the check in time. There's a snack station on each floor equipped with cold water bottles, a nice selection of coffees and teas, fruit, and Kind bars. Robes are provided in the rooms, and the room service is from the nearby restaurant Paddy's. Prior to bedtime, we filled out the breakfast room service ordering menu and placed it outside. The first day was great. Room service arrived right on time the next morning. We ate and headed out for the day. I noticed later at night that they didn't leave another room service ordering menu. Figured no big deal, we'll just go down for breakfast the next day. This is when we ran into a few issues - we went down to the restaurant for breakfast at 930 and were told by a staff member at Paddy's that they were backed up with room service orders and she recommended we go across the street for breakfast, or there would be quite a wait. Okay that's fine - we had plans for the day so we ate across the street. A bit frustrating because breakfast was included in our nightly rate. When we got back in the afternoon around 3pm, I noticed the room wasn't cleaned. On the way out for dinner, I spoke with the front desk about housekeeping, and also asked them to make sure we get a room service breakfast order menu as we didn't the day before. When we came back from dinner - only one of the two beds was made. The bathroom floor was not vacuumed, and we didn't have our breakfast order menus. Again, I reached out to the front desk, who sent someone up with the menus. I mentioned the housekeeping issue to the guy who brought the menus up - he clarified that we would like to make sure both beds are made and the bathroom is cleaned .....yes. Felt odd to have to clarify that as this is usually understood. Later that evening we wanted to order room service for dessert - it was difficult to get someone on the phone. Ended up going to the restaurant to get the dessert to-go. The next morning our breakfast did not arrive. I called to follow up - Nicole at the front desk checked with the restaurant and made sure our food would be delivered. Our food arrived, though an hour late and missing one entree. Not Nicole's fault; she was excellent with following up with us. There seems to be some staffing issues as the one person at the front desk is always alone with seemingly a ton of things to be responsible for. I wanted to love this hotel, but the small things do add up. I ended up rather disappointed with my stay.

Came here after coming off a nearby puffins and lighthouse cruise. Loved the outdoor seating on the…read moredeck and the views of the harbor! The food was good too. I will say that everything we got felt like it tasted good, but also very "standard" in a way? While nothing super stood out to me as great, it was a really solid taste of some of the Maine vacation musts - clam chowder, lobster roll, blueberry pie!

1¼ lb Twin Lobsters: This was everything I was hoping for in a classic Maine lobster meal. The…read morelobsters were incredibly fresh, with soft, buttery meat that practically melted in every bite. Paired with sweet corn on the cob, it was the perfect combination. Sitting outside overlooking the ocean beside the Harborside Marina made the experience even better--the coastal views, salty breeze, and fresh seafood created the quintessential Bar Harbor dining experience. Coastal Dip (not pictured): A warm, creamy seafood dip loaded with lobster, shrimp, and other seafood, served with crispy tortilla chips. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for sharing before your main course. Oysters: These were a bit disappointing. About half tasted fresh and briny, while the others didn't seem as fresh, making for a mixed experience overall. Looking back, I probably would've skipped the oysters and ordered another lobster dish or their famous lobster roll instead. Blueberry Pie: For $14, this wasn't my favorite. The blueberry filling was a little too sweet for my taste. The buttery crust paired nicely with the scoop of vanilla ice cream, but I don't think it justified the price. I'd save room for something else next time. Cocktails: They have several refreshing cocktail options, but my favorite was definitely the Country Thyme Lemonade. It had a sweet, refreshing lemonade flavor with tequila and other ingredients blended together, and it was served in a beautiful glass that made it feel extra special. The Blueberry Smash wasn't for me--it had an herbal flavor that reminded me a bit of a cleaning product, so I preferred the lemonade by far. Overall, if you're looking for fresh Maine lobster with beautiful waterfront views in Bar Harbor, this is a great place to stop. The lobster is the star of the meal, so I'd stick with the classics and enjoy the scenery. In terms of service, our server was very nice and helpful. I'd be careful though because they aren't organized about their servers - they have one named Mario who came up to our table and started flirting w the girl and it was unacceptable while the family was in the bathroom so I'd say watch out for that.

The food was delicious. We had some Complicated orders with a gluten-free order, a dairy-free…read moreorder and a low sodium order. Captains catch was delicious With the best side salad I've had in years. We had a balance bowl and it had many wonderful flavors. Everyone was satisfied and happy. The mocktails were a nice add-on.

I will forever be dreaming of this blueberry pie. The blueberry pie here is AMAZING. I have never…read morehad a better tasting pie before. If you come here, please get it, you will not regret it! All of the other food we had was delicious as well! Especially their mac n cheese. We were there for happy hour and decided to get the $5 mac n cheese and it was HUGE. Such a good portion for a fantastic price point. The sandwiches we got were also delicious, I recommend the steak and cheese. For drinks, I loved my blueberry shirley. My fiancé loved the mango margarita. You can tell they use fresh ingredients! Overall, the food and drinks here are delicious! My favorite place to eat while in Bar Harbor. Plus the service is sooo good. Our server was so sweet!

delicious food, great service, and even better prices! The vibe is super homey and welcoming!read more

We found this restaurant absolutely adorable! The colors and interior design totally give off a Dr…read more Seuss vibe. We all ordered the regular house coffee and the breakfast platter, which were decent. Even though we visited on a holiday and it was busy, the service was so hospitable that we were in and out in no time. We also ordered the blueberry pancakes, and the blueberry was an absolute delight, definitely the highlight of the meal!

We were seated quickly. The service was great and it only took about 10 minutes to get our food.read more

Great name!! After a full day of hiking around Acadia we were really hungry and made the short…read moredrive over to Bar Harbor for dinner. We noticed Thirsty Whale on YELP and decided to try it out. The restaurant is relatively small and pretty much all the tables were full, but service was wonderful and friendly. My wife and I both had the HUGE fish sandwich which we could have easily split one. It was perfectly fried and delicious. We will be back to the area and will visit the Thirsty Whale on our next trip.

The lobster bisque was out of this world! And the sear haddock with its mashed potatoes and…read moreheirloom tomatoes (the best bite of my entire trip). Our server Kim spoke like our new best friend and followed through. My wife and I will make sure to get back here the next time we're in Bar Harbor.

The coconut shrimp are absolutely to die for. A must order! The burrata was great, with a nice char…read moreon the peaches. The burger was average and the service was just okay. Overall, I'd say It's a 3.5 that rounds up to a 4 due to the coconut shrimp.

Tidbit! The Anchorage Motel manager warned us with a whisper: "It's where all the tourists go. But…read moreit's good. It's really good." She wasn't lying. It was worth the 45-minute wait. Spend that time wandering Main Street's shops, because the wait was worth the bite. The shrimp and scallop scampi arrived swimming in garlic, butter, and pasta (perfect fuel before a half marathon). My uncle's fish and chips delivered an actual deep-fried slab of fish, somehow golden and perfectly cooked. And then the seafood pie: crispy, flaky, golden on top in a way that looks borderline burnt but is actually just butter and scallops doing what butter and scallops do. This dish was basically chowder, piled high with fish... And some more fish, with a dash of chowder. Even the blueberry beer came through; we got Orono's Wicked Maine Blueberry Ale, packed with actual blueberries floating up and down. Yes, we paid tourist prices, but we got generous, delicious portions and full bellies.

Easy and satisfying spot in the heart of Bar Harbor! We got seated, ordered, and received our food…read moreso quickly which was amazing after a long day at Acadia. I would definitely recommend the pizza and the fish and chips, those were winners for sure. The lobster roll and the clam chowder were delicious in the mini lobster bake, though the blueberry tart was unfortunately a little burnt.

Food: The food came out super quickly, and was pretty solid. The popcorn shrimp was nothing to rave…read moreout. Wish I tried out their famous blueberry donut! Service: The service was fine. Our server wasn't particularly friendly. Maybe it was due to the dreary day! Ambiance: The diner was clean. Plenty of seating available. From what I saw, most of the seating were booths (suitable for 2-4 people)

My wife and I had breakfast here the morning of August 18. I ordered blueberry pancakes and she…read moregot eggs, bacon at home fries. Everything was prepared promptly and superbly. The server was extra attentive, and the coffee was fantastic. I'm so glad we happened upon this awesome choice for breakfast without having to go back into Bar Harbor.

I wish we could have stayed longer! The stay was as advertised - you are selecting to stay in a…read more(stunning) historic home so the wood squeaks and stairs are required to reach the upper floors. There is a gravel lot for parking, which is convenient since most restaurants and experiences can be walked to in town, helping you avoid the fight for parking. We stayed in the Charter Suite - I only wish it had been cold enough for us to use the working fireplace. That would have added extra charm! Kristi met us as we checked in and provided a warm welcome, even a warm send off by providing us muffins to go for our early flight. My fiancée and I greatly enjoyed our stay and are hopeful to one day return to Bar Harbor and Saltair Inn.

This was, hands-down, our favorite place we stayed during our coastal Maine trip! And it was the…read moremost reasonably priced for everything Matt and Kristi offer. We stayed on the 3rd floor in the Beehive Suite. It was a bit of a trek going up and down as many times as we did, especially with heavy luggage, but we loved the room and the view!!!! And we never heard a single other guest during our stay. They have a great HVAC system that keeps the third floor very cool. And the bed and pillows were very comfortable. There is a parking space for a car for every room. When we arrived, we got a thorough welcoming from Matt. He showed us on a map some suggestions of where to eat. The inn is an easy walk from the town and about a five minute drive from the entrance to Acadia National Park. We didn't partake in breakfast, but saw many others enjoying it. They have a beautiful deck with plenty of seating, and Adirondack chairs in the yard to enjoy the stars. They keep the lights and music on all night, so no matter when you arrive home, you feel comfortable and safe. The only thing that we missed was access to ice. There is a tiny machine in the breakfast room, but that only makes enough ice for about 3 drinks for the whole place. We had to buy ice at the Circle K every day and keep it in our cooler in the room for our water bottles and cocktails. If you ever travel to Bar Harbor, this is the place to stay!!! Best view ever!!!