Guidebook for DownEast
Food Scene
Included are restaurants in Sullivan, Ellsworth, and Winter Harbor-Gouldsboro.
Note that Ellsowrth has the most eateries as it is the largest town in our area.
Tracey's Seafood
2717 US-1Great seafood, lobsta rolls and dinners and ICE CREAM!
Chase's Restaurant
193 Main StA Local Eatery with typical Maine fare.
J.M. Gerrish Cafe
352 Main StreetSweet local cafe and ice cream parlor.
Flanders Bay BBQ
2673 US-1Good local barbecue
Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant
792 US-1Only open Monday to Friday
The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrGood food in outdoor dining. Birch Harbor
Downeast Mexican takeout
22 Chicken Mill Pond RdIt's Mexican!
Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1 Delicious food. Nice local eatery.
Shinbashi
139 High StReally good sushi and Chinese cuisine.
Thai Sana
321 High StChippers Restaurant
1239 US-1Great Haddock.
Crocker House Country Inn
967 Point RdLovely menu for special occasion.
Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
963 Stillwater AveTypical Maine fare; good desserts
Helen's
55 Downeast HighwayA local favorite; Blueberry Pie
Riverside Cafe
151 W Main StWonderful food, especially Breakfast and Lunch.
Me And Ben's Dairy Creme
Maine 186Yu Takeout
674 US-1Korean Barbecue on the menu!
Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StEnjoy seafood straight from the ocean in Winter Harbor. Picnic tables now available.
7 locals recommend
Winter Harbor Coopertive
23 Pendleton RdEnjoy seafood straight from the ocean in Winter Harbor. Picnic tables now available.
Itty-Bitty Diner
1166 U.S. 1Breakfast and lunch eatery. Hancock, Maine
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively Pub and Eatery frequented by locals and visitors alike.
Stop for a drink, pizza and seafood, and musical entertainment most nights, beginning early. Debbie's Seafood Chowder is the best!
74 locals recommend
The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrLively Pub and Eatery frequented by locals and visitors alike.
Stop for a drink, pizza and seafood, and musical entertainment most nights, beginning early. Debbie's Seafood Chowder is the best!
Fogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StSightseeing
Drive along Sargent Drive in Northeast Harbor or shop in the quaint downtown of SouthEast Harbor on the quiet side of "the island".
Mount Desert
Drive along Sargent Drive in Northeast Harbor or shop in the quaint downtown of SouthEast Harbor on the quiet side of "the island".
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdTravel up the Bold Coast to an iconic and Beautiful Lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy!
43 locals recommend
West Quoddy Head Light
973 South Lubec RoadTravel up the Bold Coast to an iconic and Beautiful Lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy!
If you are feeling adventurous, take a day trip to Campobello Island and visit the summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
44 locals recommend
Campobello Island
If you are feeling adventurous, take a day trip to Campobello Island and visit the summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Parks & Nature
Bicycle or Ride the Schoodic Penninsula Loop and trails of Acadia National Park and take in the magnificent rocky coast of Maine. See views of Mount Desert Island, and the numerous islands of Downeast. Then, stop for a brew, meal and song at The Pickled Wrinkle Pub, Birch Harbor.
77 locals recommend
Schoodic Peninsula
Bicycle or Ride the Schoodic Penninsula Loop and trails of Acadia National Park and take in the magnificent rocky coast of Maine. See views of Mount Desert Island, and the numerous islands of Downeast. Then, stop for a brew, meal and song at The Pickled Wrinkle Pub, Birch Harbor.
Take a short hike into this gorgeous pond with a slice of beach and warm water for bathing on a hot day.
Also consider Flanders Pond which is nearby.
Little Tunk Pond
Take a short hike into this gorgeous pond with a slice of beach and warm water for bathing on a hot day.
Also consider Flanders Pond which is nearby.
Pretty Marsh
Take a picnic lunch to this spot with picnic tables and enormous view.
Explore the quiet side of Mount Desert Island including Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Seawall,
Hike some easy beautiful trails: Flying Mountain, Ship Harbor Trail, Wonderland Trail are some little known but awesome spots. Enjoy!
21 locals recommend
Mount Desert Island
Explore the quiet side of Mount Desert Island including Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Seawall,
Hike some easy beautiful trails: Flying Mountain, Ship Harbor Trail, Wonderland Trail are some little known but awesome spots. Enjoy!
Bar Harbor
Sea Schoodic Kayak & Bike
8 Duck Pond RdEssentials
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StSmall grocery store in the heart of Winter Harbor.
13 locals recommend
Winter Harbor Food Services Inc
254 Main StSmall grocery store in the heart of Winter Harbor.
Winter Harbor
The Dunbar Store
1983 US-1Arts & Culture
The Grand
165 Main StTake in a movie!
Shopping
The Old Creamery Antique Mall
13 Hancock StPeruse the several floors of antiques!
Explore three floors of antique dealer shops in the heart of Ellsworth on Main Street.
The Dream Catcher
107 Main StExplore three floors of antique dealer shops in the heart of Ellsworth on Main Street.