The Mex
191 main street, tel: +1-207-667-4494, (http://www.themex.com). mexican food far, far north of the border! a popular restaurant in the old downtown section of ellsworth, in business since 1980.
Denny's Restaurant
75 high street, tel: +1-207-667-4193.
Karen's Café
High st in the mr. paperback book store at the maine mall, tel: +1-207-667-7701, (http://www.frankiescafe.info). offers homemade soups, carpe diem coffee, vegetarian dishes, maine-made jams and jellies as well as great chili.
Sylvia's Café
240 state street at mill mall, out towards ellsworth high school and ellsworth falls. tel: +1-207-667-7014. popular with locals.
Jasper's Restaurant
On high street on the way to bar harbor, near the shopping centers, tel: +1-207-667-5318, (http://www.jaspersmaine.com). a local institution, in business for decades. includes a motel on the same site.
The Union River Lobster Pot
(http://www.lobsterpot.com) - centrally located at 8 south street, quite near the union river bridge, with excellent seafood and close-up views of the union river. tel: +1-207-667-5077.
Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro
112 main street, tel: +1-207-664-7554, (http://cleonice.com). mediterranean food, tapas.
Kathy's Breakfast and Chowder House
952 bar harbor rd, trenton outside of ellsworth, towards the airport and acadia national park, tel: +1-207-667-7152, (http://www.kathysb-c.com). serves lobster in 14 different ways!
Riverside Café
151 main street in the old downtown section of ellsworth, tel: +1-207-667-4213.. great place for breakfast or lunch, but be prepared to wait during the peak summer season, unless there is room at the counter. good coffee.
Finelli Pizza
On route 1, at 12 downeast highway, near "the triangle", tel: +1-207-664-0230, (http://www.finellipizzeria.com). reputedly the best pizza in eastern maine, new york style.
China Hill
301 high street, tel: +1-207-667-5308.
Jordan's Snack Bar
Popular, high-quality roadside stand with indoor and outdoor seating. fried seafood, ice cream. 200 downeast highway route 1, tel: +1-207-667-2174.
Finn's Irish Pub
156 main street, tel: +1-667-2808. irish specialties and beer, music some evenings.
Friendly's Restaurant
253 high street, tel: +1-207-667-7749.
Bangkok Restaurant
On route 1, tel: +1-207-667-1324. thai food.
Helen's Restaurant of Ellsworth
55 downeast highway, tel: +1-207-667-2433. out on route 1, heading downeast.
Friends and Family Market
family run market with everything that you might need. Famous butter rolls are not to be missed