Melissa & Dana’s guidebook for Bar Harbor

Melissa & Dana
Melissa & Dana
Melissa & Dana’s guidebook for Bar Harbor

Dining

A local favorite for fried seafood, chowder, salad, etc. We love the fried clams and a beer https://www.thirstywhaletavern.com/
52 locals recommend
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage St
52 locals recommend
A local favorite for fried seafood, chowder, salad, etc. We love the fried clams and a beer https://www.thirstywhaletavern.com/
There's something for everyone (including children, gluten free, etc.) at this local favorite. We recommend the nomad burger and "Margarita of the Moment" https://www.sidestreetbarharbor.com/
89 locals recommend
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick St
89 locals recommend
There's something for everyone (including children, gluten free, etc.) at this local favorite. We recommend the nomad burger and "Margarita of the Moment" https://www.sidestreetbarharbor.com/
The mojitos and mushroom spring rolls (only offered inside the main restaurant) are a must! There is also an outdoor Parilla (grill) with its own tapas style menu https://www.havanamaine.com/
73 locals recommend
Havana
318 Main St
73 locals recommend
The mojitos and mushroom spring rolls (only offered inside the main restaurant) are a must! There is also an outdoor Parilla (grill) with its own tapas style menu https://www.havanamaine.com/
We love the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich. Grab a cup of coffee inside while you wait.
65 locals recommend
Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert St
65 locals recommend
We love the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich. Grab a cup of coffee inside while you wait.
A 15 minute drive from downtown, eat wood fired pizza on the lovely patio overlooking the horse pasture https://www.sweetpeascafemaine.com/
31 locals recommend
Sweet Pea's Cafe
854 ME-3
31 locals recommend
A 15 minute drive from downtown, eat wood fired pizza on the lovely patio overlooking the horse pasture https://www.sweetpeascafemaine.com/
Located just downstairs, this great restaurant couldn't be more convenient! Wood fired pizza, craft beer, and delicious duck fat french fries...
16 locals recommend
Blaze
198 Main St
16 locals recommend
Located just downstairs, this great restaurant couldn't be more convenient! Wood fired pizza, craft beer, and delicious duck fat french fries...
The best sandwiches! You can dine on picnic tables in the sunflower patch or take on your hike, but definitely call ahead or order online. We love the Grand Banker and Summer Kitchen.
16 locals recommend
Mother's Kitchen
1501 ME-102
16 locals recommend
The best sandwiches! You can dine on picnic tables in the sunflower patch or take on your hike, but definitely call ahead or order online. We love the Grand Banker and Summer Kitchen.
Have tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike (parking is limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot)
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop Rd
75 locals recommend
Have tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike (parking is limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot)
We loved their former restaurant Mache Bistro, and love CIAO just as much! Delicious small plates, fun to share.
CIAO
135 Cottage St
We loved their former restaurant Mache Bistro, and love CIAO just as much! Delicious small plates, fun to share.
Just a few doors down the street. Great coffee, baked goods and tacos! And wifi.
32 locals recommend
Choco-Latte
240 Main St
32 locals recommend
Just a few doors down the street. Great coffee, baked goods and tacos! And wifi.
17 locals recommend
Mount Dessert Bakery
122 Cottage St
17 locals recommend
Amazing view of the working waterfront and besides the freshest lobsters, the BEST burgers!
87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rd
87 locals recommend
Amazing view of the working waterfront and besides the freshest lobsters, the BEST burgers!
Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade biscuits with strawberry butter...
37 locals recommend
2 Cats Bar Harbor
130 Cottage St
37 locals recommend
Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade biscuits with strawberry butter...

Things to do besides Acadia National Park

Enjoy pizza and beer or wine while watching recent and often unusual releases
75 locals recommend
Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec Pl
75 locals recommend
Enjoy pizza and beer or wine while watching recent and often unusual releases
A historic theater showing films and live entertainment
32 locals recommend
1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage St
32 locals recommend
A historic theater showing films and live entertainment
Canoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
21 locals recommend
National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh Rd
21 locals recommend
Canoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
A beautiful museum showcasing such an important part of our local history. Perfect for a rainy day. Located on the Village Green.
57 locals recommend
Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert St
57 locals recommend
A beautiful museum showcasing such an important part of our local history. Perfect for a rainy day. Located on the Village Green.
A great tour with our friend Jason!
Acadia Lobster Cruise
11 Apple Ln
A great tour with our friend Jason!
They can set you up with bikes for the whole family and a rack for your car. Check out Acadia’s carriage roads!
26 locals recommend
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage St
26 locals recommend
They can set you up with bikes for the whole family and a rack for your car. Check out Acadia’s carriage roads!
9 locals recommend
Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
200 Main St
9 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake Rd
9 locals recommend
Book a private sailing charter in the Great Harbor (departing in Southwest Harbor) with our friend Pat!
Ambergris Voyages
172 Clark Point Road
Book a private sailing charter in the Great Harbor (departing in Southwest Harbor) with our friend Pat!
Reserve a spot online to park your vehicle to catch the first sunrise on the East coast, or a beautiful sunset.
128 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
128 locals recommend
Reserve a spot online to park your vehicle to catch the first sunrise on the East coast, or a beautiful sunset.
Trailheads for the Beehive and Gorham Mountain are right across the street. It’s a popular area so consider riding the Island Explorer which is right across the street at the Village Green and leaving the car behind.
93 locals recommend
Sand Beach
93 locals recommend
Trailheads for the Beehive and Gorham Mountain are right across the street. It’s a popular area so consider riding the Island Explorer which is right across the street at the Village Green and leaving the car behind.
21 locals recommend
Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main St
21 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Acadia Bike Rentals
48 Cottage St
10 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
1 West St
60 locals recommend
For local information, to purchase your Acadia National Park pass, and July 4th schedule.
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
For local information, to purchase your Acadia National Park pass, and July 4th schedule.

Shopping

83 locals recommend
Bark Harbor
150 Main St
83 locals recommend
Unique gifts and local jewelry
14 locals recommend
Spruce & Gussy
12 Mt Desert St
14 locals recommend
Unique gifts and local jewelry
Sample before you buy!
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars
8 Rodick Pl
Sample before you buy!
In case you forgot anything for your Acadia National Park adventures
8 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain Sports
26 Cottage St
8 locals recommend
In case you forgot anything for your Acadia National Park adventures
Locally made jewelry, including sea glass jewelry. A 20 minute drive from Bar Harbor
Lisa Hall Jewelry
8 Summit Rd
Locally made jewelry, including sea glass jewelry. A 20 minute drive from Bar Harbor
8 locals recommend
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
56 Main St
8 locals recommend

Groceries

A great selection of cheese and charcuterie too! Just a few doors down the street across from Choco-Latte.
House Wine
227 Main St
A great selection of cheese and charcuterie too! Just a few doors down the street across from Choco-Latte.
117 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage St
117 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
A&B Naturals
101 Cottage St
21 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Peekytoe Provisions
244 Main St
18 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Located at the Village Green. Leave your car parked at our home and ride to the trail head!
43 locals recommend
Island Explorer
19 Firefly Ln
43 locals recommend
Located at the Village Green. Leave your car parked at our home and ride to the trail head!

City advice

Travelling with kids

Acadia Baby Gear delivers so you don't have to pack!

https://www.acadiababygear.com/home