Stopped in for dinner tonight. Nice decor, cool menu, nice staff and a nice drink menu but sad to say it is the home of the $57 lobster roll (with tax and tip) We really enjoyed the lobster bread bowl ($45) and the buffalo wings which were excellent. My son had a burger, other son had the lobster mac and cheese and wife and I had the lobster rolls with one beer each. Pretty disappointed in the pricing on the lobster roll, With tax and tip the lobster roll is $57 each!!!! This is a jaw droppping number and I saw it as a price gouge. Meanwhile travelin lobster offers 5 cooked lobsters, 2 lb of mussels, 1 lb of clams and 5 ears of corn for $115 and these guys are charging $45 for this lobster roll. bill came in over $300 without even ordering dessert. I would go but skip the lobster unless you are independently wealthy. read more

Side Street Cafe - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Side Street Cafe is great if you're looking for a fun place with good service. The ribs were ok...kind of tasted like microwaved ribs but their All American Burger was fantastic. Probably one of the best I've had in awhile. The atmosphere was a little uncomfortable...maybe it was the humidity. But with the AC, I felt hot/cold and a little damp. Side Street is a solid choice if you want something simple with live music and friendly service. read more

We have 2 small yellow labs that have gone to countless restaurants with us on family vacations to 14 national parks across the country. This restaurant evidentially has a 1 dog per party policy. I asked the manager why and he said "Two dogs leads to more issues with dogs fighting." I told him that made no sense. Dogs that don't know each other may get into fights (not ours though) but having 2 at one table doesn't make any difference at all. I added that our dogs just sleep under the table and have never had a single issue in the hundreds of restaurants they've been to with us. He said "It's a hard rule that the "Higher Ups" make me follow." So, we had to go somewhere else. Simply put, if you're a dog person, don't support this place. read more

More of a 3.5, it's fine but wouldn't necessarily recommend going out of your way for it. We got the pitcher for two of the blueberry margarita and it was a surprise highlight, quite tasty. The signature salad was $8 and pretty sizeable, but it is just spring mix and some toppings, which is as advertised so it was good. The burger is good and they toast the bun very well. Clam chowder is mediocre. The curried chicken bowl with rice comes with SO much rice and steamed veggies but is pretty meh. We did not have the blueberry pie so can't speak to that. read more

Side Street Cafe - Hamburger, curried chicken bowl, clam chowder, - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Customer service was great- hospitable and warm; family vibe. Food was amazingly delicious. Mac n Cheese was ooy-gooey, could tell fresh cheese was melted in. BBQ chicken melt was tasty, upgraded to sweet potatoes which were crispy. Ranch tasted in-house made & BBQ sauce had a nice sweet tang. Appreciate the options of local beer on tap. Lobster prices were similar to other locations. read more

Advertise being a pet friendly restaurant but are 100% not. My family walked up to the outside of the restaurant (not even inside to get a table yet) with our two guiding eyes dogs (Yellow Lab and German Shepherd). Before we even got up to the hostess table a lady abruptly stopped us and said they cannot seat us with two dogs. Without even giving us time to ask if we can sit at two separate tables, she brushed us out of the restaurant and told us to go somewhere else. So extremely rude, do not go here. read more

I was in Bar Harbor for a girls trip and we decided to stop in at Side Street for dinner. They were pretty busy, but our party of 3 was seated after about a 15 min wait. To start, we got blueberry margarita pitchers and some chips and queso. The menu states that pitchers serve 2, but honestly they serve 3!! These margs were delicious and definitely packed the alcohol. The chips and queso were fine, the cheese felt a little congealed. For my entree, I got a lobster roll which at the time in June 2024, market price was $45 which I felt was really steep!! However, the lobster roll was delicious, tons of great juicy buttery meat. Overall, loved the vibes of this spot (it felt so homey)! read more

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Burger was decent. Tea was meh. Lobster Mac and cheese was $39 and overcooked and bad. Go literally anywhere else for your lobster fix.

Overall not a bad option for groups but we felt it was overpriced and too salty. The salmon meal was okay but it was meant to be a maple teriyaki and the only flavor was teriyaki. The Mac n cheese was good but since I got lobster it made it $38. read more

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Great beer selection, and excellent food that's reasonably priced. Great service and atmosphere.

Best blueberry lemonade by far. The street corn appetizer is delicious, and the Ranch Hand Mac & cheese was huge and super tasty. Our server Niko was great too. Our favorite spot in Bar Harbor so far. read more

Lobster melt was amazing! Very cool spot. Great ambiance and service! Would definitely recommend.

It was a busy holiday weekend in Bar Harbor, but we were pleased to learn that the wait here was only going to be 30 minutes, so we decided to give it a shot. Fortunately, the wait ended up being even shorter than expected! We were seated at a table at the very back of the restaurant, which was less than ideal, but it served our needs. We had heard about the mac and cheese here, so we all tried different variations of it. I had the Bangin' Shrimp, while the rest of my family had the Cowboy and the Buffalo. While not the best mac & cheese I've ever had, it was quite good. read more

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Our first night in Bar Harbor and we were looking for dinner. Upon review in Yelp we found side street cafe so we walked in! They seated our party of 3 despite it being pretty busy so that was exciting. We ordered the blueberry margarita pitcher and the chips and queso. The margarita was excellent and had a good serving size. The chips queso were also great with tons of chips. For my entree I got the lobster roll. This was stunning by the way and I upgraded to get fries. But to be honest the reason this place gets a 4 is because this lobster roll was $45!!!! I thought that was a little crazy Overall great food and vibes and staff was awesome just wish the prices were a tad bit more reasonable. read more

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Had lunch at Side Street Cafe today! Absolutely loved it. I had the Ahi San wrap. It may have been the best wrap I have ever had. There was a lot of tuna and the mango, greens, and pickled slaw that went together perfectly. The price was reasonable for the amount of food you get. My wife really enjoyed the Nomad burger. My daughters split the Southern Comfort bacon Mac and cheese with grilled chicken. My daughter had a blueberry mint lemonade that she loved. If you are in Bar Harbor check this place out. read more

Wow! The food here was amazing - huge portions too! I could only eat half my lobster quesadilla but I kept wanting to eat more. The staff was so friendly and quickly sat us in the spacious restaurant. We could hear the live music playing next door at their bar which was a fun addition to our evening. read more

Vibes were high heading into Side Street, Friday night, two cocktails in, a sisters trip... to set the scene. We started the night with their special drink, lavender lemonade margarita. Damn, pretty good. One sister got a blueberry gimlet and it was devine. We went for the apps for dinner kind of vibe and split: the crab dip, Caesar salad with chicken thighs (important), house fries and Brussel sprouts. Everything was excellent. The only item that could've been slightly improved was the fries being crispier but they did come with a chipotle mayo. The Brussels had some sort of glaze on it which was working and the crab dip, the pita bread that came with the crab dip is something to talk about for the next ten years (and we will) the toast, cmon! Overall loved it here!!! read more

Side Street Cafe - Crab dip and the best pita bread in the world - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We had a really great experience at Side Street Cafe today!! The hostess and host were welcoming & our server was super cool....he made the experience great from start to finish. Delicious local craft beer on tap, the BEST lobstah rolls evah, and he seemed to know that we were craving a slice of blueberry pie, which he suggested and was the perfect way to wrap up our lunch. We will definitely recommend them to friends who visit the area and will be back! read more

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This was a decent option in Bar Harbor after a long day of hiking in Acadia. Prices felt pretty standard--with a slight price premium with service being pretty good here. Food quality here felt a little off when we went here, something about most of the lobster/seafood dishes just tasted slightly off, especially compared to some of the other places we hit up in the northeast, probably was just bad luck since we ended up going to the restaurant pretty late in the evening. The lobster mac and clam chowder were pretty underwhelming overall--I feel like you're better off ordering non-seafood dishes here. read more

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The polenta fries were absolutely delicious. The blueberry pie was packed with blueberries and the crust was crunchy and tasted amazing. Friendly service. We sat outside, the weather was perfect and the location was great for people watching. Loved everything about this cafe. read more

Close to Main Street in Bar Harbor downtown, just off the busy street. The restaurant was busy so we took seats at the live music venue next door called The Annex. They had the same menu as Side Street so we didn't miss out and really liked the chill vibe of that side. We got the Polenta fries and they were so yummy!!! I got the lobster roll as my main dish and it was the cold roll. It was good. The table shared a slice of blueberry pie a la mode. The sugar coated crust set it apart from other blueberry pies and was worth the price and calories. read more

Side Street Cafe - Blueberry pie a la mode. - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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BLUEBERRY PIE!!! Someone at another restaurant recommended the Blueberry Pie at Side Street! No wonder! It was the best! You can get Blueberry Pie at lots of places. This is the best of the best! BTW, The restaurant has live music in their annex. read more

Came for lunch while visiting Acadia - staff was super friendly and accommodating, especially with our dog. Seating is fun on the front porch. Our food was great with large portion sizes - we were all stuffed read more

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Ate in may 2026. Great food, staff and on site local owner. You MUST get the blueberry pie.....it is delicious!! With ice cream of course!! Going back again! read more

We were able to grab a seat at dinner with only a few minutes wait. Inside was very busy and lively. We shared the seafood dip, brussel sprouts, and blueberry pie. The seafood dip was delicious! It was a good size to share and would be enough for a meal. I didn't love the brussel sprouts, I felt like the flavor was too charred and sweet for me to really enjoy. The blueberry pie was definitely my favorite. Not too sweet/jammy. I regret not getting a side of ice cream with the pie. read more

Side Street Cafe - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Unbelievable!! The best restaurant for everyone! Kids, healthy adults, doggies, and gluten-free Mother-in-law. Staff was wonderful. Food was fresh, beyond delish. Great cocktails. Mac and cheese made so many different ways. Loved the ahi tuna wrap. Was jealous of my friend's salmon order. Do not leave without trying!! read more

Side Street Cafe - Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese with Ribs (rack n Mac). Cool clay/putty packs were given to kids. - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Go during Happy Hour! Great appetizers and $12 mini pitchers of Ritas. Food was excellent! read more

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Twice in two days! Yes, with all the options in Bar Harbor, we choose side street for lunch two days in a row. The wonderful experience began at The hostess stand and ended with wonderful service from Marina on day one, and Phil on our second day. The food quality is top notch, hot food hot, cold food cold, knowledgeable and friendly staff that appear to be enjoying the hustle of this touristy destination. The salads are delish, the hamburgers hot and juicy and the Mac N Cheese pretty darn good. It's not on the main drag and if you don't wander off the beaten path, you might miss this place. If you happen to go this summer, ask for Phil or Marina. Also, try the margaritas for Me; they looked really good! read more

Overall I think this is a great spot we got seated immediately but I think the lobster roll is a bit over rated for what it was. I ordered a cocktail, crab cakes, and a lobster roll and paid about $82 didn't feel worth the price everything was fresh but I don't know to each their own read more

Side Street Cafe - Maine Crabmeat Cakes - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Side Street was a busy place on Saturday evening. Worth the hour wait! Excellent margaritas and delicious lobster roll. Highly recommend if you're visiting Bar Harbor. And there's live music next door. read more

Side Street Cafe - Lobster feast - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Really enjoyed the lobster roll. The lobster was tossed lightly with mayo so the lobster flavor wasn't lost. The roll had huge chunks of meat. All sandwiches come with potato chips but you can also get fries. Service was good. Sound level is moderate to loud with most of the tables full. We arrived around 5:30pm and got a table. There were quite a few tables already occupied. When we left around 6:15, there was a line. read more

Side Street Cafe - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The chicken sandwich I had was really good, however it felt a little cheap that potato chips were the standard side. I wouldn't have minded that much but it was a $5 charge to swap them for fries or their other side options. The clam chowder had good flavor but was mostly broth and didn't have many clams or potatoes. Our server checked on us only after we flagged him down to ask for something and was very impersonal and unfriendly. read more

We came to Side Street Café for dinner after exploring Bar Harbor. Ordered the Crab Dip, Brussels Sprouts, and Lazy Lobster, and Blueberry Pie. Crab Dip ($20) - This included peekytoe crab, cheeses, corn, Old Bay, and pita bread. This appetizer was recommended by our server. It was alright. There is a generous portion on dip and pita. Brussels Sprouts ($14) - This was cooked with sweet chili sauce and garnished with carrot. I think it was too saucy, so the natural taste of the vegetable was over powered. Lazy Lobster ($55) - This is supposed to include 6oz of butter poached lobster, but the portion we received was kind of small. The meat was good, but I don't think we received 6oz. The entrée came with a signature salad, corn pudding, and roasted vegetables. Honestly the corn pudding was the highlight of our dinner. It was light, spongey, and soft. Blueberry Pie ($8) - We were full after dinner, so we ended-up packing the blueberry pie to-go. The top is crusted with sugar and lime zest, and there is a generous amount of blueberry filling. read more

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I loved the lobster roll feast which came with a lobster roll that had a good amount of lobster (6oz), clam chowder, and fries. It was market price which was $50. It's pricey but I was definitely full and it was a good meal. We sat outside on the patio. read more

Side Street Cafe - Lobster feast - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This place rocks!!! Expensive, but ROCKS, ONE OF THE BEST lobster rolls in New England and I've had a ton of them. This place is as good as the Neptune Oyster house in Boston and that's saying a lot. We ordered two lobster rolls, and a crab dip to share. All were warm, fresh and prepared perfectly. Loved the service, atmosphere and especially the food! read more

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We got the shrimp and pita as an appetizer and the burgers for lunch. Burgers aren't pictured but they are easily split between two people and not what I would consider "smash" patties. The marg of the moment was good! Overall a good lunch spot with good food! read more

Side Street Cafe - Shrimp and pita - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We came here for dinner and I liked my food very much. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and it was good, it had a delicious queso sauce which made it very memorable. I also had a Cesar salad which was ok; the dressing was overpowering. I had wings which were ok. I ordered a blueberry margarita and that margarita was delicious, I still think about it. I recommend it and this is a good place to have good barfood. read more

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We liked getting out of the tourist fray. Nice patio. Service is good. We ordered California Love 2/5 and Lobster Roll 5/5. Adequate beer, wine, and cocktail options. read more

Side Street Cafe - Lobster roll and fries - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Clam chowder was tasty. They have good local Maine beer. The bar hostess was friendly.

I might have spent longer hunting for a parking spot than in the restaurant. It was worth the wait. Phil was a treat as a server and the Chicken Caprese Salad was the perfect lunch to get before exploring town. The margarita of the moment was a must have after navigating the herd of everyone from away that seemed to want to keep their parking spots forever. So worth the parking hassle in the city lot, so worth it read more

Side Street Cafe - Caprese Salad with Chicken - American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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