Cafe This Way-
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: $$$
Little Notch Bakery-
11 apple lane, southwest harbor, me. 207244-4043. freshed baked goods from southwest harbor! $
Epi's-
8 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207801-2516. a favorite among mdi schoolkids, epi's serves many italian delights, including subs, pizza and calzones. $
Thurston's Lobster Pound-
A little known secret- thurston's has great food and great atmosphere. $$
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! $$
Gringos-
30 rodick street, bar harbor, me. 207288-2326. mexican food with some interesting options, like gingerade and mango salsa. $
Jordan Pond House-
Park loop road, seal harbor, me. 207276-3316. this restaurant is a mount desert island classic, and the only restaurant located within acadia national park. lobster stew and popovers are a must. not in the mood for a full meal? come for teatime on the lawn. reservations are a good plan, as it can get busy. $$-$$$
The Burning Tree-
69 otter creek drive, mount desert, me. 207288-9331. phenomenally good food. freshly prepared, seasonal, wonderful. specializes in freshly caught seafood. call for reservations. $$$
CJ's Big Dipper-
105 main street, bar harbor, me. all kinds of icecream, shakes, pie and delectable desserts! $
Morning Glory Bakery-
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. $
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. $
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. $$$
Rosalie's-
46 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207 288-5666. you can smell rosalie's pizza before you walk through the door! delicious. $
Keep in mind that the prices can be just a tad less expensive at the pounds in Trenton just before you cross the bridge onto MDI. Lunt's in particular is quite reliable. 2003
Beal's Lobster Pound-
A classic lobster pound on mdi- everyone knows beal's! $$
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 youâve got a perfect seaside meal. Same goes for the clams soft belly clams, the true clam, not the quahog pretender.
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! $$
Bee's Yarn, Sweaters and Candy-
59 cottage street, bar harbor, me. they really do sell candy, yarn and sweaters. best part? they have penny candy! a dollar goes a long way at bee's. $
The Spot Grill-
31 cottage street, bar harbor, me. 207288-1233. quick made sandwiches. great falafel and gyros. friendly staff. great if you're in a hurry and want a sandwich to go. $
Siam Orchid-
30 rodick street, bar harbor, me. traditional thai food, and a full sushi bar. $$
The Fiddler's Green- 411 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME. Delicious, fresh, always something new. Call for Reservations. $$$