Heading to Acadia (Maine) in September. Last there a few years ago. Staying in Blackwoods. Any new things to look out for? I'm looking forward to sunrise on Cadillac Mt and Thunder Hole at night. Also, kind of thinking about a nice lobster/seafood dinner at a restaurant. Someplace hopefully within (Bar Harbor) or near the Park. This will be an anniversary dinner, so I am up for spending some $$ for a nice sit down place - but we probably won't have dressy like clothes with us, just maybe a nice shirt type of attire. Thanks!

Tvov wrote:Heading to Acadia (Maine) in September. Last there a few years ago. Staying in Blackwoods. Any new things to look out for? I'm looking forward to sunrise on Cadillac Mt and Thunder Hole at night. Also, kind of thinking about a nice lobster/seafood dinner at a restaurant. Someplace hopefully within (Bar Harbor) or near the Park. This will be an anniversary dinner, so I am up for spending some $$ for a nice sit down place - but we probably won't have dressy like clothes with us, just maybe a nice shirt type of attire. Thanks!We enjoyed all of these places listed here. Except Precipice Trail... a little too old for that. It took several trips to see it all but was worth it.

Tvov, Make reservations for the Reading Room at the Bar Harbor Inn, 207-288-3351. They require a collar shirt and pants, no shorts, but hey this is your anniversary and all gentlemen like to dress properly when they take their spouse out to a special place. You can go on www.barharborinn.com site and look at their property.We are heading up and staying there ourselves, have been going there since the mid-nineties. Enjoy.

TO THE OP,We're much like you in that we want a great meal in a more casual atmosphere. If it were us, we'd do a daytime dinner (mid to late afternoon) on the deck at Stewman's, overlooking the harbor. The food and the view cannot be beat.If night-time is your preference, they have indoor seating on the lower levels, but we have never been in there, so I can't really comment. Nights in Sept can be cool there, so I'm not sure if the deck is a reasonable option.

We went to the West St. Café last time there for lunch. Had a lobster mac'n'cheese which was really excellent!

We love Blaze but they don't always have lobster. Personally I'd avoid Stewman's like the plague. Reading Room is up and down. Our personal favorite is the Maine Luau-they go by another name now. Casual but the best BBQ and lobster around.

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magnusfide
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
Tvov wrote:
I just remembered Jordan Pond House Restaurant in Acadia... we've been there for popovers and tea, what do people think about their dinners?

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews. The most recent reviews recommend the popovers but are disappointed in the rest of the menu.
You can also search for other highly rated restaurants in the area with this tool.
ryegatevt
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
Dick_B wrote:
Do a Google search for `Arcadia tourism' and read on. Also do another search for `Arcadia restaurants' and take you pick.

Sorry Dick, but that would be "Acadia", without the "R".
Tvov
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
I just remembered Jordan Pond House Restaurant in Acadia... we've been there for popovers and tea, what do people think about their dinners?
Tvov
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
Dick_B wrote:
Do a Google search for `Arcadia tourism' and read on. Also do another search for `Arcadia restaurants' and take you pick.

Of course I can (and probably will) do that... but I am interested in fellow camper's recent experiences.
Tvov
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
paulcardoza wrote:
TO THE OP,

We're much like you in that we want a great meal in a more casual atmosphere. If it were us, we'd do a daytime dinner (mid to late afternoon) on the deck at Stewman's, overlooking the harbor. The food and the view cannot be beat.

If night-time is your preference, they have indoor seating on the lower levels, but we have never been in there, so I can't really comment. Nights in Sept can be cool there, so I'm not sure if the deck is a reasonable option.

So, good and bad for Stewman's? If it is "touristy", that might do fine, especially as suggested for a daytime dinner with a view.
Tvov
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2015
GeoBoy wrote:
Tvov, Make reservations for the Reading Room at the Bar Harbor Inn, 207-288-3351. They require a collar shirt and pants, no shorts, but hey this is your anniversary and all gentlemen like to dress properly when they take their spouse out to a special place. You can go on www.barharborinn.com site and look at their property.
We are heading up and staying there ourselves, have been going there since the mid-nineties. Enjoy.

Hmmm... that might be the place.
Allworth
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2015
Not in Bar Harbor itself, but we had excellent food and service last month at Union River in Ellswortn.
gbopp
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
And on your way home, swing by Bangor and stop at the Sea Dog Brewery.
Good beer and casual dining.
Did I mention good beer? :)

Enjoy your trip.
Dick_B
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
Do a Google search for `Arcadia tourism' and read on. Also do another search for `Arcadia restaurants' and take you pick.
Johno02
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
Here: Nice for an dinner and/or stayover.

http://www.lighthouseinnandrestaurant.com/index.html

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