First timers. Early June, lobster red curry was the surprise of the day. Sat outside. Goodness ! Fresh vegetables and so was the lobster. Also Maine crab sushi plus the chicken satay were not what we expected. So fresh, definitely come back . Great service, owner on premises says a lot. read more

Fantastic drinks, incredible apps and excellent service. As a vegetarian, there were many options available and plenty for Vegans as well. Perfect spot for a relaxed and easy vibe read more

If you're looking for a break from Maine Lobster you might be crazy but as an Asian American I really enjoyed this place. It is a fusion spot that has a wide array of dishes! We got the shrimp pad tai and the ramen. The both scratched the itch and had a lot of flavor! Staff was very attentive and really enjoyed our experience here! read more

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Do not go here for breakfast. It was the most expensive and the least fresh. Avo toast is pretty basic and hard to mess up. Unless you put old brown avocado spread instead of fresh avocado on it. And one slice! For $15.95. Absurd. The Shakshuka is mostly onion. Like one full onion. The latte is meh. Such absurd pricing for the amount and quality. Totally bummed it wasn't better. Live and learn or learn from other people's reviews. My kids did like the smoothie though. read more

Tired of ? Food here isn't bad and it's not great so I guess it the middle road of Thai food. Service was great however the food I found to be bland and blah. The mango sticky was great. The curry was not tasteful, too much water drowning out the curry flavor. They serve such rolls too but I dare not order it. Ho hum Thai food in the area. read more

Siam Orchid - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Hands down best Thai food Ive ever had. Ive tried Thai food all over the US and this is by far the freshest and best tasting. The owners is the nicest and super friendly. Making everyone feel right at home. Located in the middle of Barharbor its the perfect place for people watching. Also its located next to a large parking area making it an easy walk. read more

My friend and I had an amazing dinner here. Food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic. We will definitely come back here on our next visit to Bar Harbor! :) We had pork dumplings, golden triangles, and golden glazed chicken. The appetizers and sauces were out of this world. Best food we had on our trip!! read more

Siam Orchid - Pork dumplings, golden triangles - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Biggest problem was waiting FOREVER for our food once they finally came to take our order. There was only a party of 4 outside when we got there and one couple was seated while we were waiting to be seated. They couldn't figure out how to seat 5 people and made us wait even though no one was inside and only 2 tables being used outside. Food finally came and I had to send back my food 3x to have them cook the bean sprouts. Presentation looks nice but it's the first time I had a pad Thai variant and everything was separate from peanuts to raw bean sprouts. 3rd time the waitress came back and said there was some already cooked into the dish so they took away the raw. They mixed the peanuts and tofu into the noodle and that was their fix. It was never cooked together and 5 small 3/4" cubes of tofu (cheapest item) topped the dish. Our son ordered the beef pho dish - almost a half serving of noodle, 4 pieces of tough chewy meat? Broth bland and some uncooked bean sprouts once again. Our other son got sick after eating yellow curry with chicken. Wife had green curry and pork - no lie 4/5 thin small strips of pork and just lots of liquid in the bowl Very disappointing meal - place filled up and everyone was sitting no order taken no food given. They left the bill on our table with their handheld scanner and never even came back to collect it, let alone ask if we wanted dessert. P.S. noticed suv pull up with black shirt/pants worker come out (dressed same as the wait staff here) and carried heavy handle bag of food to put in back seat - almost as if they made 50 lbs or rice and threw it into a bag and their other Resturant picked it up?? Never again and we would eat at the Indian Resturant across the street. Oh and your sign is not spelled properly ‍ read more

Siam Orchid - Missing an "s" hanging inside the Resturant - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Larb was $27 for barely any chicken(not ground as traditional) & wilted lettuce. Tom Yum had little to no vegetables, basically broth with 2 shrimp. I was ok with the flavors but sad for the lack of ingredients for the money. They were also out of sushi, one of their features. Disappointing. read more

Tried to experience this spot Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM with a few friends but it was closed. Website stated it was open. We were all very disappointed! Management should make it a top priority to update its website when their hours of operation change. All patrons, especially the new ones, would appreciate it. We won't be back. read more

This was horrible, the waiters don't know English, it took forever to get the food and the manager shouting about something. Also the sushi and pad Thai came wrong and was terrible read more

Highly overrated place for no good reason. Food is below average. No taste no flavor at all. There are other places around far better than this one. read more

Highly recommend. Good atmosphere and food. Great spot in bar harbor for some thai food!

First off, Cil was out waitress, AMAZING!!! We loved the food and there were options for almost all dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian. Everything came out fast and every staff member was very attentive and friendly. There were a few things honestly that were not the absolute best, but that was totally overlooked by everything else. I have no real complaints and would love to come back here. (pic: my partner sipping his bowl clean) read more

Siam Orchid - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The rice used for all four sushi rolls we ordered was gummy, under-seasoned, and clearly overcooked. Alas, I've had better rolls at our local supermarket. The staff was friendly but lacked coordination. An appetizer was served with my main course, and one member of our three-person party was served their entree fifteen minutes before the rest of the table. During that time while we waited for our meals, a different server asked if we were all finished and wanted to order anything else. The Thai dishes were okay, but nothing to write home about. I wouldn't come back. read more

The food was simply amazing. I noticed the 3 stars but decided I would try it. The vegetable soup and fresh spring rolls were absolutely delightful. They were made with fresh ingredients. My husband had the cashews with chicken and again very fresh. Yes the service was a bit slow but if you can be patient the meal was so worth it. The staff were friendly but perhaps a bit understaffed. But the food was worth the wait. I would definitely go back. The blueberry margarita also hit the spot. read more

As a gluten free vegan this restaurant had much to offer. The quality of the food was very good.

One of the better pad thai dishes i have ever had. Great satay chicken. Very good fried tofu triangles. Nice happy hour drink and app specials. Clean and comfy interior and friendly staff. Try it when you are in the mood for a change of pace in bar harbor. read more

We sat outdoor for dinner. My daughter's Pho was very good. My husband's Drunken Noodle got thumbs up too. My Seafood Lover had a great flavored sauce; shrimps, squids, scallops and mussels (and veggies) were all tender, unfortunately the lobster tail was a bit over cooked and chewy (someone else in our party felt the same way). We are also more used to sweet and stronger Thai tea. Waitresses were very nice but some seemed to be inexperienced, especially when inquired about the lobster. Overall we liked our food at this restaurant and would go again trying other dishes. read more

Siam Orchid - Seafood Lover (Pho & Thai Tea) - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

our last official meal in Bar Harbor was Thai Food. We kinda checked off everything else at this point and settled for this place after a pretty long day of hikes. Unfortunately, Siam Orchid suffers from similar issues found in a lot of restaurants in tourist locations. Seasonality of the location, COVID-19, and a lack of major demand for Thai Food in the area are definitely contributing to what seems like mediocre food quality. Also, trying to make Thai Food tourist-friendly is in itself a difficult task. We arrived on what seemed like a quiet evening. More takeout orders than dine-in. The outdoor area is more exciting than indoors, but we stuck to the indoors just because of ease. We ordered a few items: Spring Rolls Tom Yum Soup Massaman Curry w/ Tofu Fresh Garlic entree with Tofu Unfortunately, it seemed like the starters were the highlight of the night. The massaman curry was too watery and just lacked spice and taste. I kinda had a feeling of this when the waiter didn't ask for spice level in our food. The Fresh Garlic entree really didn't have any taste to it. That is just the overarching theme. I just wish there was some taste to the food. But as I mentioned above, I wonder if the factors above just led to an overall sense of complacency. I also noticed it with the service, where hospitality and knowledge of the food just seemed a bit scant compared to what I'd expect in a tourist town. Just an overall disappointment since I'm a pretty big fan of Thai food. read more

By this point in our vacation we were in sweatpants mode so we got takeout to bring back to the motel cottage. I got the vegetable soup which was good and simple and hit the spot for a soup craving, and tofu triangles which were also pretty good. My partner got dumplings and orange chicken, his fave, and took notice that they appear to have used white meat--i.e. chopped up chicken breast--which apparently is a higher quality ingredient than average for this cuisine. According to him, I don't know, I don't eat chicken. The meal was not mind-blowing but it did the trick, when I picked up the order they made a point to double-check that they got the order right and were very speedy and friendly. read more

This restaurant is off Cottage Street on Rodick. The reviews aren't too high, but I think it depends on what you're looking for. My wife and daughter wanted to have a late lunch and eat something spicy. This is one of the few Asian restaurants in town within walking distance from Mount Desert and Main. It is not a fancy restaurant, but a great spot to visit if you need to eat some rice and Asian food. The people are friendly. However, on a busy night during peak season, I can imagine that this restaurant can get pretty packed. We stopped in at the local supermarkets, and saw very few Asian food ingredients. I doubt you will be able to find anything better in town. read more

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Suddenly everyone is a Thai food expert. This place is your average Thai food restaurant! Be strategic about what you order. We ordered the Thai wings appetizer, Tom yum soup, Basil fried rice, ginger chicken, and Thai iced tea. Basil fried rice was delicious! Ginger chicken was also very good (we added their hot sauce), and the wings were yummy wings. The Thai iced tea isn't as sweet as a lot of places, but it has a stronger tea flavor so just be aware of that when you order. Finally- the Tom yum soup was probably the most disappointing, but even that was just average (does not warrant a 1 star) Everything was average/above average. You're in bar harbor... let's be honest you're getting it because you are craving something different from lobsters and burgers. Satisfies the craving! read more

I tend to be very generous with reviews of Thai food, since I generally like almost every dish at almost every Thai restaurant I've been to so far. Siam Orchid pushed me to my limit, though, and not in a good way. First, the positives. The outdoor space is nice, and the servers were friendly. My appetizer, the Tom Yum Soup, was delicious, with a great hot+sour broth that hit the spot. But my main was honestly not great. I had the Thai Basil entree with chicken. And it tasted like chicken and veggies hot off a stove, nothing else. No seasoning, and the "sauce" it came in was just runoff cooking oil. Bland taste and a heavy, oily dish did not add up to a great meal. I hope they can improve flavor so that entrees are as impressive as the Tom Yum Soup, but wouldn't seek this place out for a meal again. read more

So I was a bit surprised that the yelp review for this place was so low. The Pad Thai was the best pad Thai that my party had in over 20 years. We also got the Thai basil chicken and the pad see ew which were alright. The bok choy pork belly was not bad at all and the dumplings were probably my least favorite but still okay. I think the biggest thing is the menu is huge and it is best to stick with the traditional Thai cuisine menu options when ordering. The Thai ice tea was good and they also have dessert mango sticky rice which was good. Overall this is a must come if you like pad Thai read more

Siam Orchid - Sticky Mango Rice - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Our family just finished a three day visit to Bar Harbor, which is a wonderful place. On day one we discovered this restaurant. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The owner was always out front greeting his customers. We ended up eating there three times! We had the pork dumplings, drunken noodles, dumpling soup, tom yum soup, pad thai, chicken satay and masaman curry. Everything was delicious. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!! read more

We were in the mood for some Asian food tonight. It seemed like a nice place, but it was really a big disappointment. We agree with all other negative reviews. The service was not friendly or helpful. The service was very slow, while there were not many other customers. There were five of us. The food came out at different times. The food was below mediocre. We ordered Drunken noodle with tofu/beef, Thai fried rice with shrimp, sushi delux, Maki rolls. The drunken noodle came out with not traditional type of noodles and it tasted sweet and sour like pad Thai.... It could be anything but just not drunken noodle. The sushi was not good at all and overpriced. The sushi rice tasted funny. The Thai fried rice was actually pretty good. In terms of atmosphere, it was a little depressing. The staff was folding up paper bags right next to my ear. The bathroom was barely passable. read more

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Delicious! Wonderful ambience as you walk up with the heaters and fire pit going. Pad Thai, delicious. Curry fried rice, delicious. Crab Rangoon were yummy! We wanted something different from the usual seafood we've been eating and this hit the spot. read more

The food was really good and there were a lot of good vegetarian options. It is one of the better resteraunt in Bar Harbor. The service was really good and the staff was friendly. The ambiance was also good and it was nice to sit down in. read more

Siam Orchid - thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

As a restaurant, unfortunately, the bad thing is their food. No matter what the food is called, it will be too sweet, oily, cold and expensive $$$. I think they do one time visitor business to cheat you and never expect you to be back. Be smart, keep away, don't be cheated. To tell a joke, their restroom smells attractive cause the bbq from their neighbor restaurant. read more

Siam Orchid - Cold and oily food - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I think some context is necessary here. Who goes to Bar Harbor and ends up eating Thai food? Realistically, someone who didn't make reservations or didn't feel like waiting for a table at a seafood-forward restaurant. So a lot of people who are commenting here were probably getting guilt-tripped by loved ones after not having planned meals properly. Quite the coincidence that everyone who ate here was a Thai food connoisseur "craving Thai food" in Maine. Ha-ha. I'll actual admit it--I had too many variables the day I arrived and didn't plan dinner. But I had already spent $85 on lobster earlier that day so I just wanted to sit and eat. This is basic, overpriced, uninspired Thai food. My meal was okay. I ordered the mussels for like $18 (wtf) and then "Maine Crab fried rice" which pretty much just contained crab shavings (again, wtf). I was so hungry and everything tasted pretty good so I was fine with it. Service was excellent. read more

Worst sushi I've ever had. The inside is very tacky, weird portraits for a restaurant and very run down looking, making me question the safety of the food & sanitization of everything else. Owners (assuming) phone ringing loudly and taking a loud business call in front of customers. Ceiling fans appeared to have build up of dust. This place needs a renovation then I'd feel safer eating here. $15 for the spider roll and caterpillar was all rice and so tiny. I would expect way bigger pieces. Disappointed. Avoid this place for sushi at all costs and go down the st and get yourself poke bowl if you want sushi. read more

Siam Orchid - Was basically all rice. - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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I stumbled upon this restaurant after a long hike and saw patrons eating some incredible looking food.. so glad. The sushi was a little messy, however my drink noodle dish was fantastic. My boyfriend got the volcano chicken - fried chicken meatballs with sweet and spicy sauce, surprisingly loved it. Service was awesome. Bathrooms are upstairs, private and decently clean. Great place! read more

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Thought the restaurant was open and we went out of our way to try it. According to their website which says they are open for "Lunch and dinner, 11:30 am to 11 pm every day." We arrived to find the door open but there was nobody there so thought it was unusual. We hung out for a few minutes to find another restaurant as it was cold outside. Owners came back and were quite rude saying the restaurant was obviously closed and they're always closed on Tuesdays and they have cameras in to watch for people like us who might steal. Glad we found out ahead of time what the service was like. We will not be back. read more

wonderful Massaman curry! great experience! Yum! and great service! will eat here again!!

What a rip off! Notice how they don't publish their prices on the website? That's because they charge you double or triple for what any other place would. So, if you like to be overcharged for mediocre at best food, then this is the place for you. And yes, the staff is equally unpleasant which totally makes sense. Can't understand how they are still in business. read more

I honestly think those low star reviews are too harsh. The drunken noodle was fantastic. I had Thai food almost everywhere on the east coast and this place could be one of the top 10. The staff is really friendly as well. If you are in Acadia for a quick trip and is craving some Asian food, I would recommend here. Remember Acadia is not the best place to expect super authentic Asian food. Keep this in mind. read more

Pros, nice ambiance and pleasant staff. It goes a little downhill from there. Sushi rolls who's quality is wildly incongruous to its inflated cost. Wanton soup that tasted like vegetable soup. Not bad vegetable soup but what I thought I was in store for. Green curry beef with way over cooked beef and undercooked veggies. Federally disappointed but I froglets to give 2 stars because it seems they try. read more

I hate to do this, but I feel like it's my moral obligation to warn people about this place. I read the reviews before ordering, so was adequately warned, but still decided to give it a try. I ordered this garlic tofu thing and it tasted like someone thought about putting garlic on it but decided not to. The spring rolls were edible, but not good. The service, however was jaw droppingly bad. My entire order was incorrect. Whatever, it happens. So I waited while they made the correct order. While I was waiting, another customer came in and the staff member (I'm assuming he's one of the lead people because his pictures are everywhere) was insanely rude to her. I never saw anything like that before in my life. "There are other customers besides you." Mind you, she wasn't being rude, she just asked how long it was going to take and mentioned she was in a rush. Closing notes - just don't effing go here. 1 star for the edible spring rolls, 1 star because I'm too nice which is why I tried this place in the first place. read more

Place was not open until 3pm. Ordered the drunken noodles and unfortunately, there was no basil or basil taste as menu described. The item was also not spicy as menu indicated. Tasted like ketchup and egg with noodles and peanuts. Order if you like that. Service is average. read more

Siam Orchid - Thai Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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