Ryan & Keri's Guidebook
Food scene
Clark Point Cafe
Great breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee. Everything is good here. Don’t miss it.
Quietside Snacks
Great fries and burgers! Outdoor, fireside seating. One of our go-tos
Great lobster rolls, crab rolls, burgers, fireside seating. Pet goats.
16 locals recommend
Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound
465 Seawall RdGreat lobster rolls, crab rolls, burgers, fireside seating. Pet goats.
Located in Bernard (10 min drive). Lobsters, bar, & all the seafood with a fantastic view
87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdLocated in Bernard (10 min drive). Lobsters, bar, & all the seafood with a fantastic view
A five minute walk, located on shore road. Fried chicken, avocado toast, beer on tap, outdoor seating
25 locals recommend
Peter Trout’s Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdA five minute walk, located on shore road. Fried chicken, avocado toast, beer on tap, outdoor seating
Southwest’s lobster pound. Picnic table lobster dinner with a view of the water.
71 locals recommend
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdSouthwest’s lobster pound. Picnic table lobster dinner with a view of the water.
Harbor Table
Comfort/pub food, cocktails
Cozy coffee shop. Breakfast, coffee, snacks, WiFi, outdoor seating
24 locals recommend
Milagro Coffee & Espresso
204 Main StCozy coffee shop. Breakfast, coffee, snacks, WiFi, outdoor seating
Fine dining, good wine list, local ingredients. Call ahead: 207-244-0476
44 locals recommend
Red Sky Restaurant
14 Clark Point RdFine dining, good wine list, local ingredients. Call ahead: 207-244-0476
Excellent food. Small plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead: 207-244-0476
7 locals recommend
Rogue Cafe
1 Main StExcellent food. Small plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead: 207-244-0476
Located in Northeast Harbor (30 min drive). The best baked goods, sandwiches, and salads on the island. Order ahead for the friend chicken party on the patio Thursday nights
10 locals recommend
Milk and Honey Kitchen
3 Old Firehouse LnLocated in Northeast Harbor (30 min drive). The best baked goods, sandwiches, and salads on the island. Order ahead for the friend chicken party on the patio Thursday nights
Backside Hikes and Swims
Close to home
An easy short flat loop (30 min) down the water and back. Great for a quick stroll. Five minutes from our house
42 locals recommend
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailAn easy short flat loop (30 min) down the water and back. Great for a quick stroll. Five minutes from our house
Easy (45 min) loop through mossy woods down to the water. 5 minute drive from our house
23 locals recommend
Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor TrailEasy (45 min) loop through mossy woods down to the water. 5 minute drive from our house
A loop trail up a small mounting. The whole loop takes a hour or less with a gorgeous view of the sound from the top.
17 locals recommend
Flying Mountain Hiking Trail
96 Fernald Point RdA loop trail up a small mounting. The whole loop takes a hour or less with a gorgeous view of the sound from the top.
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdIconic island lighthouse
This trail is a workout up a set of stone steps that takes you to the top of the mountain. Some bars. A fun, fairly quick and challenging hike with views almost immediately.
Perpendicular Trail
Perpendicular TrailThis trail is a workout up a set of stone steps that takes you to the top of the mountain. Some bars. A fun, fairly quick and challenging hike with views almost immediately.
The Bluffs
Echo Lake RoadSwimming spot, usually busy during the season
Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdGreat swimming spot for kids
Acadia National Park
Hikes in the bigger part of the park
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdChamplain Mountain
Sargent Mountain
Beehive Trailhead
Dorr Mountain