Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner

Most of the restaurants open for lunch also serve the last meal of the day. On a day when cruise ships invade the bay, if you weren’t able to find a table among the crowds for lunch at your favorite island restaurant, you’ll be more likely to to find one during dinner.

There’s something about sitting down for a meal outside on a perfect night, and watching the sun set. Surrounded by family, or with your best friend, the time you spend together around the table will linger in your memory for years.

Only the dinner restaurants which open after 3:00 PM are listed below. For additional ideas of where to eat, please look at our Lunch Restaurant list.

The restaurants listed below are open for dinner. As a result, you will experience several advantages to the other restaurants.

First of all, they are still open as the cruise ships have taken up the last of their passengers, ready to pull up the anchor and set out for the open sea.

Likewise, as with all the other restaurants which open after the cruise ships have “pulled anchor”, the dining area will typically be more relaxed. In addition, the servers and cooks will have more time to make sure that everything is as perfect as possible. Finally, the stroll back to your lodging in the night air will be more pleasant.

Note: The names of each restaurant listed below is linked to its website. And if you have a cellphone, you can click on their phone number to give them a call. This will easily allow you to be sure their schedule hasn’t changed, or to make a reservation when possible.

Reading Room @The Bar Harbor Inn (0.1 mi) DI *****
1 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor 288-3351
Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views of Frenchman Bay. Reservations highly recommended for dinner.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for breakfast, and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for dinner

La Bella Vita @ the Harborside Hotel (0.3 mi) DI DO ****
55 West Street, Bar Harbor 288-5033
La Bella Vita celebrates passion for the good life and good food. They use only the freshest ingredients to prepare wonderfully flavorful dishes only Italians can make
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Veranda @ The Balance Rock Inn (0.3 mi) DI ****
21 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor 288-9900
As a rule, everything is made on-site, short of grinding grain or pressing oil. This uncompromising approach results in weekly menu changes, as well as being able to accommodate special requests.
Open Daily 05:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Siam Orchid (0.3 mi) DO ****
30 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor 288-9669
Siam Orchid offers authentic Thai cuisine and sushi in the heart of Bar Harbor. Visitors and locals alike love their fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes.
Open Daily 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, weather permitting

Reel Pizza (0.3 mi) DO **
33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor 288-3828
Will once again be the most unique pizza place in Bar Harbor, as before COVID. Formerly featured unique pizza topping combos named after movie classics.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM, weather permitting

Café This Way (0.4 mi) DO *NEW*
14 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 288-4483
Eclectic casual dining tucked away from the hub-bub of downtown Bar Harbor, just far enough off the beaten path.
Open for breakfast Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Sundays 8 AM to 1 PM. Open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM… weather permitting.

McKay’s Public House (0.4 mi) DI DO ****
231 Main Street, Bar Harbor 288-2002
McKay’s Public House has recaptured the traditional elegance of Bar Harbor’s past in its historic Victorian building on Main Street, with quality food to match our quality of life here
Open Monday to Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Black Friar Inn & Pub (0.5 mi) DI ****
10 Summer Street, Bar Harbor 288-5901
Off the beaten track, the portions are generous and everything is made from scratch. Seating is very limited – call ahead for reservations.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for breakfast, and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for Dinner

Project Social (0.4 mi) DI DO ***
278 Main Street, Bar Harbor 412-3932
Their dining concept is centered around using fresh ingredients in creating delicious small plates and sweet & savory crèpes.
Open Monday to Saturday 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Havana (0.5 mi) DI *****
318 Main Street, Bar Harbor 288-2822
Committed to serving local and organic meats, produce and seafood since they opened 20 years ago
Open Tuesday to Sunday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Salt & Steel (0.5 mi) DI *****
321 Main Street, Bar Harbor 288-0447
Daily sourcing of the freshest local produce, meat and fish from Maine’s master purveyors will ensure a unique and exciting experience each time you visit
Open Tuesday to Saturday 05:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jack Russell’s Steakhouse (1.5 mi) DI DO *****
102 Eden Street, Bar Harbor 288-5214
The Place for Steak
Open Daily 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Bistro @ Atlantic Oceanside (1.5 mi) DI DO ****
119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor 288-5801
Serves Gina’s Lobster Roll, the best lobster roll on Mount Desert Island, plus local and international cuisine with ocean views
Open Daily 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sweet Pea’s Farm & Café (7.4 mi) DO *NEW*
854 Route 3 Outer Bar Harbor 801-9099
From Farm to Table: Local Ingredients. Pizzas and salads. Offering fresh, local ingredients in a beautiful Maine farm setting.
Open Wednesday through Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, weather permitting

Hearth & Harbor (14.4 mi) DI DO *NEW*
336 Main Street, Southwest Harbor 244-8247
Wood-fired Pizzas, charcutrie, salads and meat pies. Try the lobster pizza!
Open Wednesday to Sunday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Red Sky Restaurant (14.4 mi) DI *NEW*
14 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor 244-0476
An elegant dining experience without the usual stuffiness. A place where you aren’t afraid to laugh. Owners Elizabeth and James bring over 15 years of experience in fine dining and innkeeping to the table. Each meal is prepared using quality local, fresh ingredients creatively.
Open Thursday through Sunday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Café Drydock (14.3 mi) DI *****
357 Main Street, Southwest Harbor 244-5842
This restaurant serves delicious meals that won’t leave you hungry!
Open Daily 4:00 to 9:00 PM

Next Level Sports Lounge (14.4 mi) DI ****
386 Main Street, Southwest Harbor 244-8010
A family-friendly restaurant offering the best food and fantastic wait staff
Open Monday to Saturday 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday Noon to 10PM

Little Fern Restaurant @ The Claremont Hotel (15.2 mi) *NEW*
22 Claremont Road Southwest Harbor 244-5036
Haute cuisine with an amazing view of Somes Sound. You could easily propose to your girlfriend here… again…
Open Wednesday through Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

What is your favorite dinner restaurant on Mount Desert Island? Please let us know by leaving a comment below.