Planning a Maine vacation to Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park? Our guide to the best Bar Harbor restaurants and eateries has your dining needs covered.
Whether you’re looking to grab a quick breakfast before setting out to explore Acadia National Park, or aiming to unwind after a long day of sightseeing with some delicious seafood or farm-to-table fare, terrific options abound in one of Maine’s best-loved resort towns. Read on for our recommended Bar Harbor restaurants.
Bar Harbor, Maine Photo Credit : Courtesy of Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Talk about a two-fer: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner from the wood-fired oven at Sweet Pea Café and purchase Maine-made wine, beer, and chocolates at Bar Harbor Cellars (the town’s only winery), both located on Sweet Pea Farm. Named a 2015 Yankee Editors’ Pick for “Best Twofold Food Stop.”
A bit quirky and charmingly eclectic, this Bar Harbor café ticks all the breakfast boxes: organic and vegan options, a slew of Benedicts and omelets, and pancakes and French toast with real maple syrup. Named a 2017 Yankee Editors’ Pick for “Best Breakfast.”
Anything from hanger steak and duck confit to Atlantic scallops and lamb shanks might be on chef Kyle Yarborough’s daily-changing menu, featuring traditional French cuisine with Mediterranean accents. Named a 2015 Yankee Editors’ Pick for “Best Bistro Fare.”
Watch the chef prepare meats and veggies on an Argentinian-style wood-fired grill as the bartender concocts you a memorable mojito at Parrilla, the casual open-air, streetside bar of Bar Harbor restaurant Havana. Cobble together a Maine-accented, Latin-inspired tapas meal or choose from entrée-sized offerings. Named a 2017 Yankee Editors’ Pick for “Best Bar Food.”
The Burning Tree may be a bit off the beaten path but well worth seeking out (you’ll need a reservation, FYI). The seafood specialties vary seasonally, and the vegetarian options come straight from the chef’s garden. Don’t miss out on the signature cocktails.
If you’re searching for a more casual option, look no further than Rosalie’s, in the heart of downtown. They’ve served up pizza, calzones, and subs for more than 35 years, and the Wurlitzer jukebox is a real step back in time.
What are your favorite Bar Harbor restaurants?
This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated.
Heather Tourgee has served as an editorial intern for Yankee Magazine and the Old Farmer's Almanac. She is a junior Environmental Nonfiction major at Middlebury College with a minor in German. When she isn't working in Dublin, you can find her on the rugby pitch, traveling, or enjoying the outdoors.
