Dining
Dinner
Casual Bar Harbor staple with a Maine seafood tilt. Briny seafood meets butter richness, cooked with diner-style heart. The plates land hot, textures bold—crisp edges, tender interiors, heat that lingers.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- american
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Rotating Maine seafood dishes; signature items vary with the catch
- Local Specialties
- Maine seafood
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- american
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Rotating Maine seafood dishes; signature items vary with the catch
- Local Specialties
- Maine seafood
- Popular Items
- Rotating seafood specials; no single crowd favorite listed
- Menu Recommendations
- Rotating seafood specials; catch of the day guided by the day’s haul
Prices & reservations
- Price Specifics
- Dinner hours run 5:30 pm–9:30 pm daily. Starters typically $6–$12, mains $14–$26, and seasonal or vegetarian dishes often $16–$28. Desserts $6–$9. A three-course chef’s tasting is $38, with optional wine pairings around $14. Glass wines $7–$12; bottles start at about $28.
- Reservations Policy
- Not published
- Typical Wait Times
- Not published
- Payment Methods
- Credit/debit cards
- Cash
- Cash Only
- 0
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Seasonal Hours
- Not published
- Closed Days
- Not published
- Happy Hour Times
- Not published
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Parking Details
- Public parking in Bar Harbor; lots and street parking options; paid enforcement seasonally
- Accessibility
- No accessibility details are published. The restaurant is described as casual and family-friendly; verify wheelchair access or other accommodations with staff.
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Casual dinners after hiking in Acadia
- Seafood lovers
- Family meals
- Not Ideal For
- Diners seeking a fixed, detailed menu or a lively bar scene
- Service Type
- Table service; takeout available
- Service Speed
- Service: table service; no documented average speed.
- Vibe
- Casual
- Family-friendly
- Noise Level
- Noise level: not consistently reported in reviews.
- Busiest Times
- Busiest times: not published.
- Best Visit Times
- Best visit times: not published.
- Tips Advice
- Takeout available; grab and stroll to the harbor.
- Park in Bar Harbor's public lots; seasonal paid enforcement.
- Casual dress; after a day in Acadia is prime.
More details
- Park Area
- Bar Harbor, Maine (Acadia National Park area)
- Takeout Available
- 1
- Delivery Available
- 0
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Beverage Program
- Not published
- Local Beers
- Not published
- House Made
- Not published
- Signature Cocktails
- Not published
- Tasting Flights
- 0
- Tours Available
- 0
- Bottle Sales
- 0
- Parking Available
- 1
- Dog Friendly Patio
- 0
- Wi-Fi Available
- 0
- Family Friendly
- 1
- Family Friendly Notes
- Casual, kid-friendly vibe; kids' menu details not listed
- Age Restriction
- All ages are welcome; the restaurant is described as family-friendly with casual dining.
- Bar Seating
- 0
- Seasonal Rushes
- Seasonal changes: not documented.
- Live Music
- 0
- Has Gift Shop
- 0
- Unique Factor
- Rotating Maine seafood dishes with diner comfort in Bar Harbor
- Nearby Facilities
- Public parking in Bar Harbor; proximity to Acadia; seasonal parking enforcement
- Best Time To Visit
- Hours vary; official hours not published. Verify on the official site before visiting.
- The Order Strategy
- EAT HERE IF: You want casual Maine seafood dinners after a park day. SKIP IF: You need a fixed menu or a vibrant bar scene.
- The Vibe Check
- Casual, family-friendly post-hike vibe; worn-in comfort over polish.
- The Crowd Factor
- 1.3 miles from the park entrance; Bar Harbor parking exists; no clear line data available
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: You want casual, seafood-forward fare after Acadia. SKIP IF: You need detailed hours or a fixed menu.
- Distance From Park
- 1.3 miles from Acadia National Park Entrance Station
- Review Summary
- Limited field-specific feedback for Dinner Bar Harbor; Bar Harbor dining generally emphasizes fresh seafood. Expect a straightforward, family-friendly dinner with solid portions, though precise pricing and value aren’t documented here.
Location
Frequently asked questions
Is takeout available?
Yes. Takeout is available.
Are reservations required?
Reservation policy is not published.
Is wifi available?
Wifi status is not published.
Is there a kids' menu?
Kids' menu details are not published.
Do they have a full bar or alcohol service?
Beverage program details are not published.
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Sources
- dinnerbarharbor.com
- blackbeardiner.com
- reddit.com
- visitbarharbor.com
- wanderlog.com
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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