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One of my favorite places to visit in the world is Bar Harbor, Maine. I have had the chance to stop into many places on my visits to this quaint little town. Here’s a rundown of some of my Bar Harbor favorites. Like many coastal towns in New England, Bar Harbor has a number of little restaurants and shops to visit. If you are ever lucky enough to stay at the Bar Harbor Inn, then I would suggest doing so. This place is pricey, but it has wonderful views of Frenchman Bay. Each season they offer packages that include room, breakfast, and dinner, and other add bonuses. I got the opportunity to go there for one of these packages and it was one of the nicest places I have stayed. So now on to the food. The dinner at the Bar Harbor inn is formal, but the dress code is not. When we visited we had the roasted red pepper raviolis in a cream sauce. It was delicious. The pasta was clearly handmade and the sauce was delicate and not too garlicky. They also serve the classics that people have come to expect in New England, lobster, steak, scallops, etc. The dinners come with a choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and drinks. The dinner was excellent, but my favorite meal had to be the Sunday brunch. It was so delicious. They had the biggest display of fresh fruit I have ever seen. They also had fresh baked goods, pancake, omelet, and waffle stations. All the things you would usually expect with a brunch. The staff is extremely friendly and the views of Frenchman’s Bay are stunning. It looks like a pinkies up kind of place, but feel free to wear your blue jeans and a T-shirt, they don’t care.
One place I always visit on my trips to Bar Harbor is the Opera House Cafe. This little hole in the wall cafe is a relaxing place to unwind. The coffee bar serves the usual drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and espresso. They also have tea and hot chocolate. The thing that makes this place really unique is the atmosphere. When you walk in the signs tell you that snacks are help yourself, it’s the only coffee shop I have ever been to that has an honor system. You pay for everything when you leave. It’s a really fun little place, there are board games everywhere. It’s very clear that they want you to stay a while. On my first visit there I accidentally left my purse at one of the tables, I called back the next day frantic. They had placed it behind the counter, awaiting my call.
There are lots more places to talk about and I don’t want to drag this piece on too long, so check back tomorrow for part two of my Bar Harbor eats posts.