Where to Eat in Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor, Maine, is a compact town that heavily caters to tourists. If you’re downtown and looking for a place to eat, where can you go and find a mix of Maine classics and non-seafood eats, plus an open table with no wait when you want it? Try one of these picks:

Geddy’s

Yes, it’s a tourist trap, but it’s also a bit of a Bar Harbor institution and one tourists return to over and over again. The restaurant has all your expected Maine eats on the menu, from lobster rolls to blueberry pie.

Testa’s Bar & Grill

This large restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with lots of seafood options, as well as non-seafood menu items for those who aren’t interested (which isn’t always easy to find in Bar Harbor).

Finback Alehouse

For live music (including karaoke!) and a relaxed pub atmosphere centered around a bar, try Finback Alehouse.

West Street Café

This bright and airy restaurant is conveniently located and offers two stories of seating right next to the water. You’ll find new Maine takes on classics here, like a blueberry-infused margarita, alongside casual bites (and, of course, lobster rolls).

Paddy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

While an Irish pub isn’t the first restaurant you might choose in Bar Harbor, Paddy’s is packed day and night, with guests flocking to the pub for hearty Irish-style breakfasts in the morning (perfect fuel for a long hike) and then coming back in the evening for the free-flowing drinks and lively atmosphere.