Mount Desert Island

Morning Glory Bakery-
39 Rodick Street

39 rodick street, bar harbor, me. 207288-3041. daily made bread, fresh made sandwiches, low prices. try the sticky-buns and you'll be addicted instantly. $

Epi's-
8 Cottage Street

8 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207801-2516. a favorite among mdi schoolkids, epi's serves many italian delights, including subs, pizza and calzones. $

Cafe This Way-
14 Mount Desert St

14 mt. desert street, bar harbor, me. 207288-4483. this cafe has incredible food, and a warm inviting atmosphere. dinner can be pricy, but go for breakfast and the prices are low! breakfast: $1/2 dinner: $$$

Geddy's-

19 main street, bar harbor, me. 207 288-5077. typical bar food. a great family atmosphere- lots to look at. check out the wall covered in singing fish! $$

CJ's Big Dipper-
150 Main Street

105 main street, bar harbor, me. all kinds of icecream, shakes, pie and delectable desserts! $

The Burning Tree-
69 Otter Creek Drive

69 otter creek drive, mount desert, me. 207288-9331. phenomenally good food. freshly prepared, seasonal, wonderful. specializes in freshly caught seafood. call for reservations. $$$

Gringos-
30 rodick street

30 rodick street, bar harbor, me. 207288-2326. mexican food with some interesting options, like gingerade and mango salsa. $

Jordan Pond House-
1 Park Loop Rd.

Park loop road, seal harbor, me. 207276-3316. this restaurant is a mount desert island classic, and the only restaurant located within acadia national park. lobster stew and popovers are a must. not in the mood for a full meal? come for teatime on the lawn. reservations are a good plan, as it can get busy. $$-$$$

Little Notch Bakery-

11 apple lane, southwest harbor, me. 207244-4043. freshed baked goods from southwest harbor! $

Thurston's Lobster Pound-

A little known secret- thurston's has great food and great atmosphere. $$

Reel Pizza-

33 kennebec plaza #b, bar harbor, me. a two-screen movie thearter which shows current releases and foreign imports. reel pizza's unique feature is that you can order a pizza, watch your movie while it's cooking, and then when it's ready eat your italian delight while finishing your film. great for rainy nights! $$

Xalapa, Yucatan, Zacatecas (XYZ Restaurant)-

Southwest harbor, me. 207244-5221. authentic mexican that's packed with robust, complex flavor medleys. the pulled porks are a classic favorite. don't miss out on desert! x, y, z pie is always a hit, but for those who want a lighter finish to their meal, try the key lime pie. $$$

Siam Orchid-

30 rodick street, bar harbor, me. traditional thai food, and a full sushi bar. $$

The Spot Grill-

31 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207288-1233. quick made sandwiches. great falafel and gyros. friendly staff. great if you're in a hurry and want a sandwich to go. $

The Fiddler's Green- 411 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME. Delicious, fresh, always something new. Call for Reservations. $$$

Rosalie's-

46 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207 288-5666. you can smell rosalie's pizza before you walk through the door! delicious. $

Keep in mind that the prices can be just a tad less expensive at the pounds in Trenton just before you cross the bridge onto MDI. Lunt's in particular is quite reliable. 2003

Lobster pound restaurants in Mount Desert or anywhere in Hancock or Washington counties do a great job cooking crustaceans. Just steam them so many minutes per pound and you’ve got a perfect seaside meal. Same goes for the clams soft belly clams, the true clam, not the quahog pretender.

Beal's Lobster Pound-

A classic lobster pound on mdi- everyone knows beal's! $$

MDI Icecream-

7 firefly lane, bar harbor, me. ever had tobasco icecream? how about lobster? strawberry balsamic? chocolate wasabi? cinnamon, nutella? mdi icecream pushes the boundries on flavor, but their icecream is spectacular. $

Bee's Yarn, Sweaters and Candy-

59 cottage street, bar harbor, me. they really do sell candy, yarn and sweaters. best part? they have penny candy! a dollar goes a long way at bee's. $