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What’s for Dinner in 2021 on Mount Desert Island?

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.

Although lobster dinner is very popular on the Island, the restaurants in Bar Harbor also serve amazing steak dinners.

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

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Where you can find a late night bite to eat on Mount Desert Island

Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner ~ Open Late

You drove a long way to get to Bar Harbor, and have checked in to your room at your hotel at last. As a result, you and your traveling companions are very hungry… but it’s late at night.

Late night comfort food for the weary traveler

Ironically, some of the best food in Bar Harbor is served at the pubs and taverns in town. And although we are trying to remain a family-friendly guide for you during your stay, these places are important.

Of course, you may not be accustomed to going into a bar or tavern. Too often, however, I’ve seen guests arrive late and starving, with no idea of where to go to get something to eat. Thus, I feel it is my duty to recommend these places to your family in time of need.

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