Must-see restaurants in Mount Desert Island

  • Islesford Dock Restaurant

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Havana

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Thurston's Lobster Pound

    Mount Desert Island

    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,…

  • Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Burning Tree

    Mount Desert Island

    Dine on sun-warmed greens from the backyard gardens or locally caught halibut with green peppercorns at this intimate cottage restaurant, one of the…

  • Mache Bistro

    Mount Desert Island

    A strong contender for Bar Harbor's best midrange restaurant, Mache serves contemporary, French-inflected fare in a stylishly renovated cottage. The…

  • Sips

    Mount Desert Island

    The liveliest spot in town, Sips serves creative salads, risottos, crepes and pastas, plus delicious appetizers (try the Mediterranean plate with hummus,…

  • Side Street Cafe

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Jordan Pond House

    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…

  • Cafe This Way

    Mount Desert Island

    In a sprawling white cottage, this quirky eatery is the place for breakfast, with plump Maine blueberry pancakes, organic oatmeal, and eggs Benedict with…

  • Red Sky

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Jeannie's Great Maine Breakfast

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Hitty's Cafe

    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,…

  • Galyn's

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Rosalie's Pizza

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Thrive

    Mount Desert Island

    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

    Mount Desert Island

    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…

  • Little Cranberry Lobster

    Mount Desert Island

    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.

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