Bryan's Guidebook
Food scene
Stop here for a lobster roll before you cross the bridge onto the island on your way to the house!
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
1237 Bar Harbor RdOwned by Maine State Senator Brian Langley they are right on the Union River. Oysters, steaks, blueberries, amazing desserts and entrees! Does not accept reservations.
84 locals recommend
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StOwned by Maine State Senator Brian Langley they are right on the Union River. Oysters, steaks, blueberries, amazing desserts and entrees! Does not accept reservations.
This is a must for breakfast or lunch - you can get breakfast all day. Sit at the counter for an up close view of the “show”. The waitstaff calls out the order to the cooks and there are no written guest tickets for the cooks to refer to -but your meal comes as requested even when the place is packed ! Say hi to the owner Dave who has been at the grill for decades! The blueberry pancakes ( ask for an “order of blues”) are the best in the state! Treat yourself to the real Maine maple syrup.
23 locals recommend
Jordan's Restaurant - Breakfast - Lobster Rolls - Burgers - Pancakes - Sandwiches
80 Cottage StThis is a must for breakfast or lunch - you can get breakfast all day. Sit at the counter for an up close view of the “show”. The waitstaff calls out the order to the cooks and there are no written guest tickets for the cooks to refer to -but your meal comes as requested even when the place is packed ! Say hi to the owner Dave who has been at the grill for decades! The blueberry pancakes ( ask for an “order of blues”) are the best in the state! Treat yourself to the real Maine maple syrup.
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdBest homemade ice cream and chocolates. Made on site - open late for a stop in after dinner! Must go!
19 locals recommend
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
66 Main StBest homemade ice cream and chocolates. Made on site - open late for a stop in after dinner! Must go!
Great for dinner or a day spa treatment. Views of the Bar Harbor marina and walking access to downtown by the waterfront.
83 locals recommend
Bark Harbor
150 Main StGreat for dinner or a day spa treatment. Views of the Bar Harbor marina and walking access to downtown by the waterfront.
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage StLocal spot for a beer or burger. Relaxed atmosphere.
Really interesting retro decor. Stop in and see it even if you don’t eat here!
7 locals recommend
Route 66 Restaurant
21 Cottage StReally interesting retro decor. Stop in and see it even if you don’t eat here!
Local spot for pizza and subs. Best giant M & M cookies ever! Pizza slices are fabulous!!
Epi's Pizza and Subs
8 Cottage StLocal spot for pizza and subs. Best giant M & M cookies ever! Pizza slices are fabulous!!
2 locations in the guidebook. Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Varied menu from pasta, to pizza to burgers and salad. Highly recommend one of their margaritas!
Pat's Pizza
6 Pleasant Street2 locations in the guidebook. Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Varied menu from pasta, to pizza to burgers and salad. Highly recommend one of their margaritas!
Ellsworth Pat's Pizza
396 High StGalyn's
17 Main StreetThe seafood here is phenomenal!
Local spot for food and drink. Great bar and they are open late. Family friendly also.
38 locals recommend
Geddy's
19 Main StLocal spot for food and drink. Great bar and they are open late. Family friendly also.
Precipice Coffee
56 Deane StreetLocal craft coffee bar
Dunkin'
4 Stillwater AveIt’s a Dunkin’- enough said !
Flexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main StBest coconut ice cream around! Ice cream, shakes, whoopie pies, sundaes. Take a quart home with you.
29 locals recommend
Morton’s Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School StBest coconut ice cream around! Ice cream, shakes, whoopie pies, sundaes. Take a quart home with you.
Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2
326 Main StSightseeing
Lots of shopping, historical downtown area, city hall is beautiful as is the local library across the street. Great restaurants and atmosphere.
74 locals recommend
Ellsworth
Lots of shopping, historical downtown area, city hall is beautiful as is the local library across the street. Great restaurants and atmosphere.
Bar Harbor
Northeast Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Somesville
Go at low tide to hear/ see the best crashing of the waves. This is created by the water entering the caves and “thundering”. It’s really a must see if you’re in Acadia National Park. Spectacular views all the way around. Wear sensible footwear here - the steps down to it are usually wet.
54 locals recommend
Thunder Hole
Go at low tide to hear/ see the best crashing of the waves. This is created by the water entering the caves and “thundering”. It’s really a must see if you’re in Acadia National Park. Spectacular views all the way around. Wear sensible footwear here - the steps down to it are usually wet.
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdSand Beach
Park Loop Road
Park Loop RoadOtter Cliff
T-shirt’s , trinkets and souvenirs. Lots of great stuff to bring home as a vacation momento.
Cool As A Moose
118 Main StT-shirt’s , trinkets and souvenirs. Lots of great stuff to bring home as a vacation momento.
Agamont Park
Newport DriveShopping for outdoor gear- name brands, sporting equipment, hiking, biking, backpacking.
8 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain Sports
26 Cottage StShopping for outdoor gear- name brands, sporting equipment, hiking, biking, backpacking.
Duck Brook Bridge
Acadia Bike Rentals
48 Cottage St1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage StSee a movie here!!! Order before you get your seat ( or have a member of your party get the seat while you order) and they give you a beeper for when your food is ready. Choose your seat which could be a couch or comfy chair! Super cool place and the food is great. You can have a beer or wine with dinner also! Full dinner menu or just grab some popcorn and candy.
75 locals recommend
Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec PlSee a movie here!!! Order before you get your seat ( or have a member of your party get the seat while you order) and they give you a beeper for when your food is ready. Choose your seat which could be a couch or comfy chair! Super cool place and the food is great. You can have a beer or wine with dinner also! Full dinner menu or just grab some popcorn and candy.
Somesville Library
1116 Main StGreat marina views. Check out the mega yachts and sailboats. Breathtaking pictures here!
Dysart's Great Harbor Marina
11 Apple LnGreat marina views. Check out the mega yachts and sailboats. Breathtaking pictures here!
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
55 West StOne of my favorites. Granite steps and considered difficult for sure. Amazing views if you’re up for a more challenging hike.
Dorr Mountain Trailhead
45 Eventyr RdOne of my favorites. Granite steps and considered difficult for sure. Amazing views if you’re up for a more challenging hike.
Bubble Rock Overlook
Park Loop RoadBark Harbor
150 Main StBig box store
Walmart Supercenter
17 Myrick StFor all your travel needs
T.J. Maxx
225 High StIn Ellsworth for any travel/ shopping needs
Walgreens
226 High StTravel needs / medication refills
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StGrocery shopping here - great variety
Organic
Organic foods/ fresh produce and herbs. Pricey but highly recommended.
38 locals recommend
John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main StOrganic foods/ fresh produce and herbs. Pricey but highly recommended.