The Chart Room

Small roadside spot, but there is a good amount of (outdoor) seating comfortably spaced. They have…read morea bar and a single bathroom as well. We got a Large Hot and a Small (regular sized) Classic (cold). The hot is better than the cold, so I'd opt for that over the cold. The Lobster Bisque comes with the standard oyster crackers, but I was actually enjoying this with the kettle chips that came with the lobster rolls! Creamy with nice chunks of lobsters. Definitely a great non-roll option. The Blueberry Pie with Blueberry Ice Cream is the way to go! We got this after finishing our rolls and bisque. It was freshly baked with a crisp crust and lots of blueberries! It was a little sweet for me, but it is an indulgent dessert! Note: the lemonade and unsweetened ice tea are bottled drinks. I am interested in trying the other lobster dishes, so will have to try them out next time!

I ordered the large hot lobster roll. It was amazing and fresh! A very filling could've definitely…read moregone for the small and had more than enough to eat. Service was quick and friendly. We sat outside and the weather was beautiful.

Hot lobster roll with blueberry soda and a lobster bisque

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Clam chowder bread bowl

Bar Harbor Lobster Pound

4.7(308 reviews)

1.5 mi

•$$$

OMG!!! We went twice in a week because this place was so good. Let's start with the pièce de…read morerésistance: lobster nachos. Beyond good -- I was enjoying myself immensely when I saw the little place container in the middle, a tomato sauce which was next level good. The lobster dinner, the fish & chips, and the lobster bisque in the sour dough bread bowl were fabulous. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the gluten free bun on the lobster roll, but otherwise wow! Even the homemade potato slices were great. The ice cream in the boat afterwards when you have no space; all I can say is that you'll find a way. The outside has fun lawn games, and there are heaters amongst the picnic tables. However, it was quite chilly the second visit and we opted to sit inside. The servers were all amazing -- fast, charming, and clearly bought into the location. And I bought their zip up sweatshirt the second time because I want to remember this place!

Delicious lobster in Bar Harbor! This is definitely worth the hype. Everyone here is kind and…read morefriendly, always there with a helpful smile. Fun and energetic atmosphere, it's bubbly and bright. Outdoor seating is available. This is definitely a must stop on your Bar Harbor trip!

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Lobster tacos

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Blueberry pie a la mode

Thirsty Whale

3.8(1.2k reviews)

Staff was really nice, attentive and helpful. The wings were ok. Small and come with a breading…read morethat has it's own flavor. I had a couple issues with them as there were a couple wings that had something wrong with them that I don't think they may not necessarily seen in advance. For $13, the quality of the wings were subpar. The Fisherman's platter was a HUGE surprise. You pay extra if you want fries. We didn't want fries so we didn't have leftovers. The amount of fish, shrimp, whole belly clams and scallops was HUGE! The cole slaw is delicious. There was so much seafood that we still had to take some back with us. We live in Maine and have NEVER seen this much fried seafood without or without fries. Impressive and worth the money.

This is your standard local pub, like you'll find in any American town. It has a casual…read moreatmosphere, good if not mind-blowing food, and friendly service. It didn't blow me away, but neither was it bad. If my wife wanted to come here again, I wouldn't push back.

Lobster roll

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Orono Brewing Wicked Blueberry Ale

Frenchman Bay Lobster Rolls

4.8(63 reviews)

Absolutely amazing. Had the sampler and now I just want more of everything. Best thing we've eaten…read morein Bar Harbor!

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....

Hot Lobster roll, Crab roll & Clam Chow-dah with Maine's blueberry soda

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Blueberry Soda

Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes

4.5(103 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food, service, and view. Enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend. The lobster is tasty.read more

Tonight we visited Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes on a tour we were on. It was fantastic! I grill lobster…read moretails at home but this was a whole different experience. The dining room is spacious and inviting with a great view of the bay (where your lobsters come from). We got a whole lobster, an ear of corn, roll, small potato, along with orders of mussels and clam chowder. You can have wine and beer as an accompaniment. The mussel were steamed and seasoned to perfection. We have had a lot of lobster visiting Maine but this lobster was delicious! You may need assistance with cracking the whole lobster. Staff is happy to help and attentive. Owner Heather is a gracious and friendly host. Desert was a blueberry cake. A wonderful dining experience. Cheers.

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Lobster dinner

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A night view.

Table Salt

4.3(41 reviews)

3.0 mi

This might have been the best meal we had on our trip to Maine!…read more A lot of restaurants weren't open yet but we came across this one. We were originally only going to order some small plates , but the one entree with fried chicken looked like something my husband would really like. Cocktails were great. Our server Eli was very friendly and helpful , he answered my questions. The lobster bisque was delicious, and I liked that it had a tempura lobster garnish and the caviar in it was a nice touch too. The tempura wasn't as crispy as I would have liked it , I think only the end part was, but still very good soup. We also got some oysters which were great with the sauces on the side. I ended up getting the halibut, which I never get at a restaurant- but it was so good! With the wakame butter, bok choy, pork belly, and sticky rice. All the flavors worked so well together! Husband got the Cantonese chicken- which was delicious as well. Very crispy, flavorful. We were so stuffed afterwards otherwise we would have got dessert. We ended up taking some Togo even though we had to drive for hours the next day. We put it in a cooler and ate some for lunch cold and it was still good. We had a great meal- i definitely recommended it.

Where do I even begin. We should have walked out the moment we opened the menu and saw that every…read moresingle dish reads like a fever dream written by someone who just discovered the word "umami" and lost their mind entirely. Every fish is paired with meat. In a lobster town. Truffle aioli on a lobster roll are we in 1987? The apps arrived and the nausea followed immediately. My wedge salad had sweet blue cheese dressing I didn't know that was possible, but here we are -- with a random glob of whole grain mustard on top. For what reason? No one knows. My daughter ordered the pork belly and scallops. The scallops arrived the color of miniature marshmallows not a single sear on them, just pale, flaccid little jellies sliding around the plate. My husband ordered the garlic shrimp which inexplicably contained olives, capers, rock-hard chorizo, and a salty broth. The bread course: three pieces of sourdough for $12. One of the butters was sweet. My sister's salmon arrived on two separate piles of colored gloop one green, one reddish pink decorated with little ornamental dots in a plating style that I haven't seen for 20 years. Something on the plate was allegedly broccoli slaw. It was large, cold, oxidized florets with brown edges that no one touched. My husband's filet came with beet mashed potatoes that were ice cold and inedible, and a steak so chewy it couldn't be cut and was raw in the middle. My daughter's seafood pasta arrived in what I can only describe as a glop of beige glue with fish suspended inside it. It looked like oatmeal that had absorbed the ocean. She was given a cracker and a fork, which I assume was meant to be ironic. I canceled my entrée after the apps. When we asked our server where the halibut was from, he said "I think it's fresh." When we asked about the salmon, he said "I think the Atlantic Ocean, but I'm not sure." That was the end of that conversation. We are well-traveled. We live in New York City. I am a chef and my sisters husband is a chef. We have eaten all over the world. This was the single worst meal any of us has ever had in our collective lives. Every dish had no fewer than 47 ingredients, none which complimented each other. The owner seemed genuinely shocked when we explained what had happened, which was perhaps the most alarming part. He refunded us, and we appreciated that. But the refund did not cover my daughter spending the night sick. Hire a new chef. Write a new menu. Edit ruthlessly. Less is more. A lobster in Bar Harbor does not need truffle aioli!!It needs butter maybe some lemon? We were absolutely shocked this place has good reviews.

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Yellow Fin Salad

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Surf and turf

The Travelin Lobster

4.8(18 reviews)

5.0 mi

Best lobster roll I have ever had! Tasted very fresh, and was service was ready pretty quick…read more Seating is pretty awesome! Across the street in the park, and the restaurant provides blankets to sit on. (weather permitting) Pretty expensive...

We like this place, their good is really good, they have gluten free bread, a nice bar area,…read morebeautiful dining, huge parking lot, the greatest lobster mac and cheese that I ever tried, they always have big lines to order but they are actually fast and also the food is fast, we ordered a whoopy pie but honestly it was very bad, it tasted like plastic, I don't know how they cooked it but they put it in plastic and sell it like that, when we opened it, it also smelled like plastic, I hope they can do something. Also their prices are very expensive, I loved their food but honestly is too expensive.

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1.5 pound whole lobster with mussels

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Happy Clam Shack

4.7(181 reviews)

4.1 mi

I absolutely love this place, every time I visit Maine I have to stop here at least once. They…read moreoffer great pricing on the lobster. I always end up getting a 3 or 4 pounder. If you guys get some T-shirts or hoodies let me know would love to wear one around in support of your business!

The staff at the Happy Clams Shack were so kind and helpful. The roadside stand has plenty of…read moreseating and gives a seaside Maine vibe. We had the clams, they were okay. Not much taste to them, the butter is definitely necessary. The blueberry pie was very solid and fresh. There may be slightly better places to visit for clams in the area, although this is not a bad option.

Blueberry pie, steamers, mini lobster roll with chowder

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Galyn's

4.1(927 reviews)

•$$$

Wow! What an amazing meal in Bar Harbor! We stopped in for happy hour to just grab a cocktail (and…read moreoysters for me) and decided to come back for dinner! Felt like an old steakhouse inside with dark wood paneling. Intimate and quiet. Sat at The high tops by the bar and had incredible And attentive service from Ron, the bartender there. He makes amazing drinks! Highly recommend the Beehive!

I had my birthday dinner here on a cold, rainy night last weekend. It was wonderful…read more Service was very good and the inside of this restaurant is very charming with art displays on the walls and lots of wood. We had a wedge salad to start which was served a bit differently with their house-made vinaigrette. My husband chose the lobster enchiladas with rice and veggies and a cilantro cream sauce. These were VERY good and I was jealous. I loved them. I chose the fish of the day which was haddock with rice and veggies and a pesto sauce that was SO good! Very fresh and filling. Large filet of fish on this plate. For dessert, I wanted to try the Indian Pudding a la mode and our server informed me that it was very rich and was somewhat like pumpkin pie, ginger cookies and bread pudding. It was something different, but VERY potent and a bit much for us. We swapped it out for the blueberry apple crumble and were much happier with that. All in all, a wonderful dinner on a rainy night for my birthday. We'd happily come back to this spot for a date night while in town.

Interior

Stuff pork chop

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Cocktails

Cottage Street Pub

4.6(159 reviews)

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.