Stopped in for an afternoon snack after hiking in Acadia, had the beer battered lobster bites, which were very tasty. 2 cups of coffee because it was cold and rainy, also good. Nice friendly service. Beautiful view of the harbor. Exactly what we were looking for. read more

I'm giving The Upper Deck one star because both of our visits were consistently disappointing, and our most recent experience was bad enough that we won't be returning. The view is the only redeeming quality, but the service and value fall far below what you'd expect in Southwest Harbor. On our first visit, my mom ordered blackened haddock and was served halibut instead. No apology, no correction -- just the wrong dish placed in front of her. That should've been our sign not to come back. We returned for our son's 4th birthday, hoping things would be better. They weren't. My beer took over 15 minutes to arrive and showed up warm, even with an ice glass. At that point, it wasn't worth drinking. I also ordered a flatbread and was charged $15 for something smaller than my hand. The portion size was honestly shocking, especially for the price. The worst part was the tip. This wasn't an automatic gratuity like some restaurants add for large parties -- the server manually selected a 20% tip for herself and then claimed our four‑year‑old "hit the button." That felt intentionally misleading and completely unacceptable. Two visits, two bad experiences. Beautiful view, but the service, honesty, and value simply aren't there. Sharing this so others know what to expect. read more

The Upper Deck - Flatbread - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

Really good food and beautiful view of the harbor with quick service! We stopped while wandering around the area and were pleasantly surprised. Lobster roll was absolutely delicious with super good fries and Cole slaw. My husband enjoyed his haddock sandwich and agreed his fries were also really good. read more

The Upper Deck - Haddock sandwich with fries - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

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If hunger is the best sauce, then the "sauce" dished out at The Upper Deck is exceptional! We sat outside overlooking the picturesque marina and harbor. Server Judah kicked things off for us with local beers and the beer battered lobster nuggets. The best was yet to come: perfectly cooked halibut and a very generous serving of local scallops lounging in a butter and white wine sauce. Both mains came with potatoes and a medley of veggies. We appreciated the low-key ambiance of Southwest Harbor after two days in bustling Bar Harbor. Two thumbs up! read more

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We were looking for a lunch restaurant while driving in Acadia and one of our group found this online so we decided to check it out. We were able to find a table for 6 so that was nice. My wife and I shared a chicken wrap and a bowl of clam chowder and a chicken wrap and a side salad while friends shared lobster rolls and we all enjoyed our lunch. Leslie was a very good server and friendly and shared stories about the restaurant and some personal stuff. Today was a cash only day and Leslie shared it was because everything was being donated to a local charity. One thing about this restaurant is good food and decent prices compared to others that we've been in on our trip. Another is that the owners have a sense of humor some think and very funny and others not as much with signs in the restaurant and restrooms. Going out on the deck (too windy and cold to eat outside there are great views of the ocean. read more

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Came here for lunch, seating was a little slow but the food made up for it. Both had regular drinks, then ordered calamari was very fresh and tasty, also had the mussels with rosemary/garlic herb sauce very fresh and full of flavor I wanted to drink all the juice(so good) and I also had their Diablo burger(jalapeño and cheddar) and let me say it was by far one of the best burgers I've ever had, I don't know what they put on it but it was delish, perfectly(cooked medium) don't even know how to describe it but it was amazing. read more

The Upper Deck - Mussels with rosemary/garlic sauce and calamari - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

The four of us stopped for a drink we meet with a welcoming greeting. We have friendly service. And cold beer

We had such a great lunch there one day that we decided to go back for dinner. Dinner was great and service was outstanding. We met the owner/cook and fun to hear his story. Highly recommend and views were the best. read more

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Overall, the dinner my family and I had was good. The view is beautiful, and the seating is fun. I had a lobster roll, my husband had a crab cake, and we shared a lobster nugget appetizer. It was all tasty. The french fries were cooked perfectly, and we enjoyed the service. I give 4 stars, because we have had better, but our experience was pretty good after hiking all day! read more

I loved the view from our seat as there are so many boats it's fascinating. They have a nice drink menu and I chose a martini that had blueberry vodka and rhubarb. It was very tasty. Our server was very nice and helpful. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads and entrees. I wasn't all that hungry so I ordered a flatbread. We waited quite a while, and when it arrived, I thought I had been served a kids pizza. This flatbread was tiny and the crust wasn't really cooked. This was not at all what I was expecting. Although I enjoyed the view, the food wasn't what I anticipated. read more

The Upper Deck - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

After a long day of hiking and driving, the Upper Deco was the perfect dinner spot. The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was laid back, and the food was great! What better way to end the day? The view of the harbor was so peaceful. We enjoyed some lobster bites (not pictured) and some seafood dip (also not pictured) but delightful nonetheless. I would recommend the shrimp scampi or the clam chowder! read more

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Sunday after with a jazz band and a raucous audience! Lobster was delicious and meals for kids came out quickly. Service was attentive and friendly! read more

The Upper Deck - Dining with a view and live music! - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

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Atmosphere - Very good. The restaurant is located on an inlet and has a very nice view of the water and the boats. This is a casual restaurant that appears to attract both local residents and a tourists. Service - Very Good. Although it did take quite a long time between our order and the presentation of the meal, our server was very attentive. Food - Very Good. I had the chicken Marsala and it was delicious. The chicken was very tender and the sauce tasty. Overall Value - Very Good. This is a tourist area and we were dining at peak season, so prices are expected to be above average. Having said this, I found the price, quantity and quality of the meal to be a very good value. read more

I was a little skeptical due to some mixed reviews but very happy with our experience. Tons of outdoor seating with beautiful harbor views. The grilled salmon but the best salmon I have ever had; fresh and perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was a busy night but we were seated right away. Our server was busy but friendly and efficient. read more

Wow! What a difference a few years makes!! I was delighted to return with my family and we had some delicious entrees and fabulous service. First off the view Is perfect Sitting outside on the deck overlooking the harbor on a beautiful summer day. Entrees we enjoyed - baked haddock , chicken Marsala and chicken Alfredo. Clam chowder was good. Happy to see they must have a new chef - we will be back! read more

I had an amazing dinner with a friend . She had the lobster, it was cooked perfectly, was a good size, and reasonably priced for the area. I had the cheeseburger and fries, and have to say it was absolutely delicious. Everything came out hot and fresh, the service was great, and the view unbeatable. The fries were amazing, crisp, hot, and delicious. They must stay up on keeping their grease clean and fresh, some places sure don't bother with that. Overall, I highly recommend this place!! read more

There is parking. Ordered the fried scallops with fries & coleslaw. Scallops were hot but soggy. Fries were lukewarm at best. Partner had the fish tacos - he said they were good. But. $2 for a small scoop of guacamole? Service was fine, restaurant was diner style decor. A lot of people ordered lobster. read more

I had a very good experience here. It had a very friendly wait staff, the food was great, and the view was lovely. Definitely recommend :)

The place is neat, it was nice to sit in the indoor section that felt like outside (up to the right as you enter). The server was personable and the food came quickly. We were there on a Tuesday. My mom ordered a bloody Mary with shrimp. The server said that's only on Sundays but they "might still have some shrimp kicking around back there"...the drink list said nothing about the offer to add shrimp only on Sundays and...doesn't this restaurant serve shrimp? Just an odd statement that was incorrect, according to the option to add shrimp on the drink menu. The calimari was probably the worst we've ever had...chewy, barely any batter, and what was on them was soggy and just fell off. Seafood platter was tasty especially the haddock. We wouldn't return based on the food and the price ... read more

Our waiter was very pleasant and prompt. The ambience was amazing, beautiful views. We sat outside and it was really comfortable. No issues with bugs. I had the lobster club, which was outstanding. The haddock Reuben was really nice. Basically everything we had was quite tasty and we really enjoyed it, including the kids who cleaned their plates, which is not common. read more

My 2nd time coming to NE Harbor and 1st time to Upper Deck. We had a big party of 14 (2 tables including a kids' table) Lots of servers and all very friendly (like ours) except for 1 person who delivers the dishes (but doesn't take the orders). She seemed quite upset and rushed the entire night. When she called out various dishes and no one claimed it, she would unceremoniously drop the unclaimed dish right by an unbeknownst guest! Mind you most of our tables don't speak fluent English, but does that make it right?? Ordered the bake haddock but felt it was too dry. read more

We realize that it is the end of season. Our waiter was less than enthusiastic to say the least. We watchEd our drinks sit at the bar for 15 minutes before he came and got them because he was busy hanging out in the kitchen. We saw him just talking. After we got our food, he never came to ask if anything was OK did we need anything else. We then had to ask the bartender and another waitress for check. Desssert was never offered. We were a party of six, so the gratuity was already added. That was in his favor because he would not have received a good tip. The food was OK. we are here for a week with many family members from several states. I doubt we will go there again. read more

I had surf and turf.Great and good yes you have to crack lobster . Really good and better than any other place here. Price was great.

Absolutely, the worst meal ever, the food was cold and very messy. There were 4 of us and we all felt the same way and our bill was over 200 not including the tip.!! read more

We wanted to get away from the crowds in Bar Harbor and we picked a winner! The view overlooking the bay is spectacular. They have a great selection of local craft beers, which we were looking for. We had a couple of appetizers, the Baked Crab Dip and Fried Lobster. Both were excellent. Danielle and her father treated us like locals! Thanks for a great experience. read more

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Went to the Upper Deck today, and I have to say it is one the best, and least expensive restaurants I've been to on this vacation. We sat at the bar - and Daniell made us a delicious blueberry mojito- which I highly recommend tasting! I ate the Chicken Marsala, which was to die for, and my daughter had the fried shrimp plate. She also tried this blueberry soda, which I think you must try if you visit Maine! Great food and great atmosphere. And the view...best one on the island I think! Only issue we had was parking - but she told us inside you can park at the marina down below. We'll be back!!! read more

The Upper Deck - Bar view - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

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We stopped here on a whim after going to the lighthouse. The only good thing about this place is the view. It looks over the harbor. We were staying locally and thought ok...why cook. We can grab dinner and drinks here. Unfortunately we didn't check Yelp. We started with steamers. They were decent. Clam chowder was thin, a few clams nothing to write home about. Baked stuffed haddock was inedible. Seafood stuffing was burnt and fish was stuck to the casserole plate. Served with hash brown potatoes and carrots. Inedible snd an odd side. The fish and chips was over fried in oil that most likely wasn't changed in weeks. Service was non existent. They should have paid me to eat here. Id avoid at all costs. For the record we left here and i cooked a meal we enjoyed. read more

The food is alot like most of maine, lobster. Service was good,ambiance fit the mood. But the trash talk about trump ruined the experience. Food & politics do not mix. I'm sure some of your guest are Trump supporters read more

This place is alright -- I came here since it was walking distance from where I was staying. Sat outside - service was a little slow and inattentive. I had the crab roll which was served with fries and slaw. The crab roll was okay--enough meat but a tad salty I believe. The french fries were decent. The coleslaw was not flavorful and could have used more vinegar / seasoning. Overall--this place is OK for a bite--it's nice to sit on the deck out here. A few friends had a lobster taco salad which looked pretty good, so if I came back I'd consider ordering that. read more

The Upper Deck - Crab roll - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

Came here for lunch with my in-laws while on vacation. Fantastic customer service, and the views were recommended by many locals. The food wasn't great, though. While taking a break from lobster, I ordered hot wings and a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary was watery and not very spicy. The wings were very fatty and also not very spicy. No one else seemed particularly thrilled with their food, but it was sustenance nonetheless. I wouldn't come here again unless everywhere else was closed or booked. Plenty of parking including a small lot in front and located in a quaint neighborhood. To maximize your experience, come here for a few local beers and enjoy the view to wind down the day. I do wish their food was better, then UD would be popping! read more

The Upper Deck - Buffalo Wings - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

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The food was average, service was ok. The live band was tolerable, not loud, but not very good. The thing that I thought was most annoying was the 8% prepared food charge. It's not a lot, it's the idea of an unnecessary extra charge. Just raise your prices. read more

Amazing views and a local vibe for outdoor drinks. Not great for food. The lobster roll was a miss! But the drinks and views were worthwhile. read more

The Upper Deck - Teeny tiny lobster roll $27. Excellent fries at least! - New American Near Me - Southwest Harbor, Maine

Mmm, the setting is interesting...It feels like a rustic pier restaurant that serves seafood. Don't expect fine dining here. Very picnic-esque cutlery, wrapping and dishware. They have multiple sections all with a view of the bay. The food is just ok. I ordered the fried clams and it was a bit gross that they used the WHOLE clam and not did clam strips but that was my fault for not checking. My partner ordered the fish sandwich and said it was fine. They refilled our diet cokes for free which was nice. The service was nice enough, bathrooms were well kept. Not sure I would come back here. The types of patronage seems like your gun-toting, back country folks. read more

Outstanding food, as always. I went with the Fish Reuben, one of my family members had the scallops in sherry... they said they were the best scallops they have ever had. Burgers, fish and chips... all fantastic. And I just love that the owner goes around chatting with folks. The food is amazing, the view is stellar.... Great, consistent, and a treat to in the area. read more

Food was par to sub-par versus other local restaurants. Tables were uncomfortable (glass-top patio tables). Food was pretty basic for the high prices. I had the fried seafood platter and the best part was the fried shrimp; and I know that those are imported and most likely pre-breaded and frozen. Looks like most people tolerate this restaurant just for the view. read more

I thot the clam chowder was the best I had in Maine. I like it more soupy. Most places make it way too thick. His baked stuffed haddock en casserole is wonderful and BIG. read more

Wow, what a turnaround. We have been avoiding the Upper Deck for a couple years as the quality had dipped, but tried it for lunch today and loved everything. We ordered mozzarella sticks, seafood dip, lobster clubs, a bacon, chicken, avocado and cheese sandwich, and a Cobb salad and everything was great. Wonderful service, excellent view. Will be coming back and truly hope this level of quality continues! read more

Good service, good view. Decent food. $27 for an average smallish Lobster roll. $9 for a local draft beer which is pricey.

They stopped serving last night before they were closed. We would have come earlier if we had known that.

We were looking for a place with a vibe to grab a local brew. They did have local brews and the vibe felt cool because we would see the boats but overall the experience was just eh. We couldn't tell if the bartender was trying to be funny or didn't like us. It had just rained and when we tried to sit at a table that wasn't completely wet on the back patio, he told us curtly where we couldn't sit but gave no indication where we could sit. We decided to hang out by the edge and half the beer on the menu was out. When we asked if we could get a slice of pie he answered with just a "no." And after a pause, he followed up with "we have no desserts." Maybe this place is a locals only but we certainly didn't feel welcomed. read more