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This beautifully sited spot on Little Cranberry Island makes an impressive pledge: 'Dock's commitment to our customers is to serve lobster taken from the…
Must-see restaurants in Down East
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Reservations are essential at this art- and antique-filled dining room in the Pentagöet Inn. The menu is a showcase of high-quality, locally sourced…
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The best restaurant for miles around, Aragosta serves delicious, painstakingly prepared dishes sourced locally from farm and sea. The seasonal menu is…
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First things first: order a refreshing mojito or caipirinha. Then you can take your time with the menu and the epic global wine list. Havana puts a Latin…
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In the countryside around 11 miles west of Blue Hill, Tinder Hearth attracts a loyal following for its delicious croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon…
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Helen's is the kind of friendly locals' joint where waitresses call you 'hon,' but their food makes your standard American diner fare look like mud in…
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Superfresh lobster and crab are the headliners at yellow-roofed Thurston's, overlooking Bass Harbor in Bernard. Tie on a bib and crack into a steamy,…
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This post-dinner must is a cult hit for innovative ice-cream flavors such as stout beer with fudge, chocolate with wasabi, and blueberry-basil sorbet. The…
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Dine on sun-warmed greens from the backyard gardens or locally caught halibut with green peppercorns at this intimate cottage restaurant, one of the…
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One of the most famous restaurants on the peninsula, Arborvine serves up farm-to-table delicacies in an elegant 1823 Cape-style house. Start with Bagaduce…
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In a central location near the waterfront, Cohill's is an Irish-themed pub that serves up tasty shepherd's pie, pan-seared salmon, and juicy lamb burgers…
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Right beside the Isle au Haut General Store, this food truck doles out delicious lobster rolls and fried haddock sandwiches, which go down nicely with a…
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A strong contender for Bar Harbor's best midrange restaurant, Mache serves contemporary, French-inflected fare in a stylishly renovated cottage. The…
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The liveliest spot in town, Sips serves creative salads, risottos, crepes and pastas, plus delicious appetizers (try the Mediterranean plate with hummus,…
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This lively food-and-drink hall is a family-friendly, dog-friendly space that draws a good mix of locals and out-of-towners. Stop by for tasty sourdough…
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At this buzzing bar and eatery, pub grub comes with the occasional twist – think build-your-own burgers or mac 'n' cheese with gourmet toppings. Plenty of…
Acadia National Park
Afternoon tea at this lodge-like teahouse has been an Acadia tradition since the late 1800s. Steaming pots of Earl Grey come with hot popovers and…
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In a sprawling white cottage, this quirky eatery is the place for breakfast, with plump Maine blueberry pancakes, organic oatmeal, and eggs Benedict with…
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The first turnoff (on the right) after crossing the bridge, this take-out stand cooks up boiled lobster as well as clams, mussels, burgers (meat and…
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This cheerfully painted cafe serves up tasty egg sandwiches, thick frittatas and granola with yogurt for breakfast. There are also sandwiches (tuna melts,…
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A casual spot serving up the town's best lobster rolls, plus inexpensive lunch specials (avocado-bacon cheeseburger from $7), tasty fried oyster rolls and…
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This year-round spot is a neighborhood bistro for the 21st century. Guests dine on local roast chicken, Maine crab cakes, lobster risotto, and other…
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Markel's is one of the best places in town for an inexpensive breakfast or lunch. Stop in for quiches, pastries, deli sandwiches, soups (including a…
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Set in the hotel of the same name, the Barncastle serves up wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, calzones and hearty comfort food (vegetarian chili over polenta…
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This easygoing eatery has a great waterfront setting, with outdoor tables perched right out over the wharf. Stop in for filling seafood dinners (haddock,…
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At the remote Goose Cove Resort, this waterfront dining room serving Portuguese-inspired seafood dishes is an unexpected delight. Start with crisp codfish…
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A good place to pick up organic produce and healthy snacks, the Co-op stocks loads of appealing cheeses, nuts, fruits, teas and prepared foods, plus…
Jeannie's Great Maine Breakfast
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Looking to warm up after watching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain? Here's your spot. Jeannie's serves hearty breakfasts of eggs, pancakes and omelets…
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This laid-back place is tucked in the back of Stonington's Harbor View Store, right on the waterfront where lobster fishers bringing home their catch…
Mount Desert Island
In front of the Historical Society, Hitty's is an easygoing take-out spot that serves up tasty sandwiches filled with curry chicken, crab cakes, turkey,…
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One of the better restaurants on the harbor end of downtown, Galyn's does tasty upscale comfort food, like baked Brie, pan-seared duck breast, seafood…
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Dinner at Rosalie's is a tradition among Bar Harbor's summer families. The two-story pizza joint, decked out in retro Americana (jukebox, neon, black-and…
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If all that fried seafood/craft beer/blueberry pie has you craving something healthy, raw and delicious, head here. Order a zesty juice or a smoothie, a…
Cranberry General Store & Seawich Café
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A stone's throw from the ferry dock, the small general store and cafe is the island's heartbeat. Stop by for a sandwich or freshly baked goods, and to see…
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This tiny food truck near the dock whips up tasty lobster rolls as well as hot dogs. There's a small convenience store next door for drinks and snacks.
