Food Scene
Best place for a special occasion - or any occasion really!
59 locals recommend
PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StBest place for a special occasion - or any occasion really!
Only open in the summer - Sit outside on the lawn overlooking the river and enjoy some lobster! There are plenty of great non-lobster options on the dinner menu as well. Get a local beer that's only available here and try the homemade cranberry dressing on your side salad - YUM!
84 locals recommend
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StOnly open in the summer - Sit outside on the lawn overlooking the river and enjoy some lobster! There are plenty of great non-lobster options on the dinner menu as well. Get a local beer that's only available here and try the homemade cranberry dressing on your side salad - YUM!
Airline Brewing Company - Ellsworth
173 Main StBritish style pub with some great local beer
Morton’s Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School StArtisan ice cream, gelato and sorbet.
Grab a cup of coffee - sit by the river or check out their awesome kitchen supply store.
29 locals recommend
Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
29 Main StGrab a cup of coffee - sit by the river or check out their awesome kitchen supply store.
Everything here is good but you definitely have to get the Naan - delish! Open year-round.
40 locals recommend
Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StEverything here is good but you definitely have to get the Naan - delish! Open year-round.
Fogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StLocal beer with awesome pizza
Momo's Cheesecakes
471 Main StHomemade cheesecakes sold 24/7 - self service honor system
Sit on the pier, enjoy some seafood and a great view. BYOB. Only open in the summer.
67 locals recommend
Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdSit on the pier, enjoy some seafood and a great view. BYOB. Only open in the summer.
Jones Lobster Company Holden
421 Main RdTalk about a great lobster roll!!
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage StGood food. Great blackened haddock!
Veranda Bar at Balance Rock Inn
21 Albert MeadowGreat date night spot.
Leary's Landing Irish Pub
156 Main StGreat beer on tap.
Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert StGood breakfast spot.
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StGood food.
Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdGreat for a special occasion.
Can't go wrong with local beer and BBQ.
56 locals recommend
Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox RdCan't go wrong with local beer and BBQ.
The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrGreat place for food if you're checking out Schoodic Point
Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop
1276 ME-172Great ice cream and gelato. Definitely worth a visit!
Abel's Lobster
13 Abels LaneGreat place to get lobster and other seafood while on MDI!
Zeppa's Pizza
Great pizza!
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StGood food and drinks - fun casual pub
Wraps and burritos - great for take out or they have some nice outdoor seating
57 locals recommend
86 This
125 Main StWraps and burritos - great for take out or they have some nice outdoor seating
Great spot for some seafood or casual American fare - outdoor seating and live music some nights
10 locals recommend
The Nor'Easter Pound & Market
10 Huntington RdGreat spot for some seafood or casual American fare - outdoor seating and live music some nights
Good lunch and breakfast spot and the store has unique items
15 locals recommend
Josie's Country Store & Cafe
126 Surry RdGood lunch and breakfast spot and the store has unique items
The best breakfast sandwiches and lobster rolls
The Stadium, Bar Harbor - Lobster Rolls, Popovers,Coffee
The best breakfast sandwiches and lobster rolls
Helen's
55 Downeast HighwayAmerican comfort food
Sightseeing
Sand Beach
Get there early for parking, it fills up fast.
Schoodic Point
beautiful view and crashing waves
Park Loop Road
Park Loop RoadBeautiful views and historic bridges.
Ocean Path Trailhead
Great, easy walking
Bar Island Trails
Bar Island TrailCross the land bridge at low tide to Bar Island.
Such a beautiful garden, worth a visit. Reservation are required. The garden is designed to be at floral peak in August. It is open from mid-July until early September.
6 locals recommend
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Peabody DriveSuch a beautiful garden, worth a visit. Reservation are required. The garden is designed to be at floral peak in August. It is open from mid-July until early September.
Island Time Ebike Rentals
16 Village Green WayThe perfect way to explore the carriage trails!
Tidal Falls
Tidal Falls RoadGreat spot to bring some take out and watch for harbor seals.
Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdGreat swimming spot - sandy beach and bathrooms
There is a nice picnic area right next to the ocean and space where you can park and listen to the waves. This is a beautiful spot for viewing the sunrise over Great Cranberry Island.
Seawall
There is a nice picnic area right next to the ocean and space where you can park and listen to the waves. This is a beautiful spot for viewing the sunrise over Great Cranberry Island.
Eat a pop-over and enjoy the view or walk the loop around the pond. You'll see beaver lodges and other wildlife.
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdEat a pop-over and enjoy the view or walk the loop around the pond. You'll see beaver lodges and other wildlife.
Hiking
Moderate difficulty trail with streep climbs and some iron ladders. Amazing views!
12 locals recommend
Beehive Trail
Moderate difficulty trail with streep climbs and some iron ladders. Amazing views!
Compass Harbor Trailhead
399 Main StEasy hike to the ocean.
Gorham Mountain Trailhead
Park Loop RoadBeautiful, easy hike and you can walk to the island at low tide.
30 locals recommend
Barred Island Preserve
Goose Cove RoadBeautiful, easy hike and you can walk to the island at low tide.
The Shore Path
The Shore PathEasy, short walk along the coast in Bar Harbor.
A short hike through the woods brings you to a beautiful cove covered with ocean-tumbled rocks and a babbling brook flowing through the rocks into the ocean
Hunters Beach
A short hike through the woods brings you to a beautiful cove covered with ocean-tumbled rocks and a babbling brook flowing through the rocks into the ocean
Entertainment
Really fun show the whole family will love.
18 locals recommend
Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
127 Bar Harbor RoadReally fun show the whole family will love.
Downeast Scenic Railroad
8 Railroad SidingFamily fun
The Grand
165 Main StAlways good entertainment. check the schedule for shows or movies.
Explore the old fort and go up in the observatory for beautiful views. Fun day trip for families
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdExplore the old fort and go up in the observatory for beautiful views. Fun day trip for families
Shopping
Great little local market. Has pretty much anything you need.
6 locals recommend
Friends & Family Market
390 State StGreat little local market. Has pretty much anything you need.
A Maine adventure! Clothes, food, and specialty Maine products.
36 locals recommend
Reny's Department Store
175 High StA Maine adventure! Clothes, food, and specialty Maine products.
Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.
49 locals recommend
L.L.Bean Ellsworth
150 High StRetailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.