Jordan Cottage MDI Guidebook
Food scene
A dinner to remember! This restaurant is relatively new to Bar Harbor and has great reviews!
Salt & Steel
321 Main StA dinner to remember! This restaurant is relatively new to Bar Harbor and has great reviews!
They have both a casual outside dining area and fine dining area inside. Delicious Cuban cuisine with flavor- great mojitos!
73 locals recommend
Havana
318 Main StThey have both a casual outside dining area and fine dining area inside. Delicious Cuban cuisine with flavor- great mojitos!
Offering Italian staples and some extras. Ask to sit outside (they keep it hidden in the back). Great ambiance with views of the harbor makes for a beautiful dinner setting. Enjoy a blueberry martini!
La Bella Vita
55 West StOffering Italian staples and some extras. Ask to sit outside (they keep it hidden in the back). Great ambiance with views of the harbor makes for a beautiful dinner setting. Enjoy a blueberry martini!
A dish for everyone on the menu. Great prices, casual vibe, outside seating, great drink menu! One of the best dining options in Bar Harbor!
89 locals recommend
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StA dish for everyone on the menu. Great prices, casual vibe, outside seating, great drink menu! One of the best dining options in Bar Harbor!
This restaurant opened up last year and is amazing! Great flavor, great prices, great vibe!
Royal Indian
39 Rodick StThis restaurant opened up last year and is amazing! Great flavor, great prices, great vibe!
Views of the Somes Sound, outside wood-fire lobster pot, casual atmosphere and great menu options! Mostly locals, few tourists, a hidden gem for lunch!
14 locals recommend
Abel's Lobster
13 Abels LaneViews of the Somes Sound, outside wood-fire lobster pot, casual atmosphere and great menu options! Mostly locals, few tourists, a hidden gem for lunch!
Creative seafood and vegetarian dishes. A great dining option!
28 locals recommend
Burning Tree Restaurant
69 Otter Creek DrCreative seafood and vegetarian dishes. A great dining option!
A meal to remember if you find yourself near the Schoodic section!
18 locals recommend
SALT BOX Winter Harbor
10 Newman StreetA meal to remember if you find yourself near the Schoodic section!
Lots of tourists but they serve a great lobster with great views of the harbor! Something for everyone on the menu! They have a nice wood burning stove inside that adds to the charm!
11 locals recommend
Stewman's Lobster Pound
35 West StLots of tourists but they serve a great lobster with great views of the harbor! Something for everyone on the menu! They have a nice wood burning stove inside that adds to the charm!
Best lobster roll on MDI. Served hot with butter! The blueberry pie is equally amazing...
71 locals recommend
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdBest lobster roll on MDI. Served hot with butter! The blueberry pie is equally amazing...
Great views of Jordan Pond, outside seating available. Great popovers! Grab some lunch after a walk around the pond!
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdGreat views of Jordan Pond, outside seating available. Great popovers! Grab some lunch after a walk around the pond!
Beautiful views of the harbor. Grab a cocktail! A beautiful spot for breakfast!
8 locals recommend
The Looking Glass Restaurant
50 Eden StreetBeautiful views of the harbor. Grab a cocktail! A beautiful spot for breakfast!
Colonel's Restaurant
143 Main StBest blueberry donuts ever! Head straight to the bakery.
Great local beer and dining options! The blueberry ale is the best!
14 locals recommend
Atlantic Brewing Company
52 Cottage StGreat local beer and dining options! The blueberry ale is the best!
Bar Harbor Cheesecake Company
300 Main StDo a wine and cheesecake tasting!! Amazing...
The Chocolate Moose
2 Derby LnBeautiful chocolate shop with confections and local Maine wines.
Mount Dessert Bakery
122 Cottage StCoffee and treats!
Whoopie pies, a Maine tradition, made both classic and unique, as well as other delicious treats!
Pink Pastry Shop
14 Cottage StWhoopie pies, a Maine tradition, made both classic and unique, as well as other delicious treats!
Every night on MDI needs to end with MDI Ice Cream, period. They have 2 locations on MDI!
35 locals recommend
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
7 Firefly LnEvery night on MDI needs to end with MDI Ice Cream, period. They have 2 locations on MDI!
Every night on MDI needs to end with MDI Ice Cream, period. They have 2 locations on MDI!
35 locals recommend
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
7 Firefly LnEvery night on MDI needs to end with MDI Ice Cream, period. They have 2 locations on MDI!
McKays Public House
231 Main StGreat ambiance, great food!
Great views of the harbor, outside seating, great food and live music!
7 locals recommend
Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant
50 West StGreat views of the harbor, outside seating, great food and live music!
Amazing little wharf for lunch in a lobster fishing town near the Schoodic section!
26 locals recommend
Corea Wharf Gallery & Grill
Amazing little wharf for lunch in a lobster fishing town near the Schoodic section!
They sometimes have live music on the weekend. Fun to listen to the piano and sip a glass of wine at the bar!
The Bluenose Inn
90 Eden StThey sometimes have live music on the weekend. Fun to listen to the piano and sip a glass of wine at the bar!
The Claremont Hotel
22 Claremont RdGreat views of the Somes Sound while enjoying a cocktail!
Hop on a short ferry for a delicious meal on the water!
19 locals recommend
Islesford Dock Restaurant and Gallery
1 Main StHop on a short ferry for a delicious meal on the water!
Great outside seating for a cocktail, food is basic go for the views and drinks!
7 locals recommend
The Terrace Grille
1 Newport DrGreat outside seating for a cocktail, food is basic go for the views and drinks!
Owned by Side Street Cafe- cool outdoor restaurant offering light meals/appetizers.
The Annex - by Side Street Cafe
51 Rodick StOwned by Side Street Cafe- cool outdoor restaurant offering light meals/appetizers.
Cozy nook serving pressed juices, smoothies & breakfast bowls in bright digs with outside tables.
13 locals recommend
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
51 Rodick StCozy nook serving pressed juices, smoothies & breakfast bowls in bright digs with outside tables.
Great breakfast and cafe option! I've heard great things about this place...
37 locals recommend
2 Cats Bar Harbor
130 Cottage StGreat breakfast and cafe option! I've heard great things about this place...
West Street Cafe
76 West StAmerican comfort fare near the harbor.
Galyn's
17 Main StreetTraditional Downeast seafood in a multi-room Victorian-era home.
Geddy's
19 Main StPub grub, seafood & beer.
Ample portions of American breakfast classics near the harbor.
7 locals recommend
Great Maine Breakfast
15 Cottage StAmple portions of American breakfast classics near the harbor.
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage StLocal pub hangout with some seafood dishes.
Wood-lined restaurant for seafood, wood-fired pizza & mains made with local, seasonal ingredients. This place looks amazing!
31 locals recommend
Sweet Pea's Cafe
854 ME-3Wood-lined restaurant for seafood, wood-fired pizza & mains made with local, seasonal ingredients. This place looks amazing!
The Cup
854 ME-3Espresso drinks and baked goods! Fresh cut flowers in the Summer!
CIAO
135 Cottage StNew, we've never been, but it looks amazing...
Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox RdBBQ and great beer!
Peekytoe Provisions
244 Main StGreat lunch options!
Good food, small portions, higher in price, outside seating.
6 locals recommend
Veranda Bar at Balance Rock Inn
21 Albert MeadowGood food, small portions, higher in price, outside seating.
The Barnacle
112 Main StreetOyster bar with great reviews!
Lunch
8 Mt Desert StLunch spot!
Cozy, counter-serve bakery serving sweets, pastries, soups, sandwiches & espresso drinks.
7 locals recommend
A Slice of Eden
59 Cottage StCozy, counter-serve bakery serving sweets, pastries, soups, sandwiches & espresso drinks.
Tailgate Sports & Pizza, Bar Harbor
131 Cottage StGood pizza, sports bar atmosphere.
The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrNear the Schoodic section!
Lompoc Cafe
36 Rodick Stlocal cafe with outdoor bocce ball court!
local lobster pound. They serve their lobster roll cold with mayo!
87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rdlocal lobster pound. They serve their lobster roll cold with mayo!
123 Main Street Restaurant
123 Main StGreat little shop for lunch, snacks and take-out!
Coda
18 Village Green WayNice restaurant in Southwest Harbor.
Copita
102 Main StSimple and elegant dining in Northeast Harbor- New restaurant with great reviews!
Sightseeing
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdAmazing views!
Jordan Pond
Beautiful and pristine!
Ocean Path
Ocean PathBeautiful trail along the ocean!
Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor TrailBeautiful trail along the ocean.
Otter Cliff
Best for viewing seals and porpoise!
Sand Beach
Stunning beach surrounded mountains and rocky shores!
Thunder Hole
A thundery splash!
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailBeautiful low-key trail along the ocean.
Beautiful inner network of roads- free of cars- for walking, jogging, biking and horse carriages!
8 locals recommend
Carriage Road
Aunt Betty Pond Carriage RoadBeautiful inner network of roads- free of cars- for walking, jogging, biking and horse carriages!
Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya DrBeautiful gardens and terraces!
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Peabody DriveBeautiful gardens call ahead for tickets!
The Asticou Azalea Garden is beautifully kept and fun to walk through!
34 locals recommend
Azalea Garden
Maine 3The Asticou Azalea Garden is beautifully kept and fun to walk through!
Park Loop Road
Park Loop RoadThe main road through the park- 27 miles of beautiful MDI coastline.
Margaret Todd
27 Main StBeautiful sunset cruise!
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
55 West StBe a lobster man for a day!
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
105 Eden StAmazing museum!!!
Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert StEducational and beautifully presented!
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
124 Main StLearn about local maritime history!
South Bubble
Great little hike with amazing views at the summit!
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)Great trail with great views!
The Beehive
Precipice Trail
Precipice TrailA hike for the adventurous- not for those with a fear of heights!
Bubble Pond
Peaceful pond in Acadia National Park.
Chainsaw Sawyer Artist Live Show
734 US-1Local chainsaw legend!