Guidebook for Southwest Harbor
Food Scene
Sips
4 Clark Point RdWhere the locals hang.
Mexican on an island in Maine? You wouldn't expect it to be good, but they have the best food in town. Make a reservation.
10 locals recommend
XYZ Restaurant
80 Seawall RdMexican on an island in Maine? You wouldn't expect it to be good, but they have the best food in town. Make a reservation.
If you're not going to XYZ for Mexican, Drydock has the best food in town.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Drydock & Inn
357 Main StIf you're not going to XYZ for Mexican, Drydock has the best food in town.
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdLobster, the end.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go for happy hour. Right on the water, can't beat the views.
(Not inside, actually go down to the dock and there is a bar).
23 locals recommend
The Claremont Hotel
22 Claremont RdGo for happy hour. Right on the water, can't beat the views.
(Not inside, actually go down to the dock and there is a bar).
Coda
18 Village Green WaySmall plates and a good bar. Sometimes they have music too.
Essentials
If you're going to be in Bar Harbor, go here for groceries. The IGA in SW Harbor will get you by, but this is a real grocery store.
117 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StIf you're going to be in Bar Harbor, go here for groceries. The IGA in SW Harbor will get you by, but this is a real grocery store.
Joey's Place Sports Lounge
11 Main StLaundry mat and a bar combo. Can't beat that.