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Side Street Cafe

Seafood Restaurant and Café$$$$

Bar Harbor

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Side Street Cafe

8.5^/10

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"Very generous lobster roll and the lavender margarita was delicious!"(29 Tips)
"The lobster Mac n cheese is so rich and delicious."(11 Tips)
"Lobster stew was 👌🏻 and lobster dinner was a steal!!"(5 Tips)
"Try the Nomad Burger!"(5 Tips)

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Sam SNovember 28, 2015
All the lobster things are delicious. The quesadilla and mac and cheese are especially good. Finish with a slice of perfect blueberry pie, which has a hint of lime.
Katherine HendersonAugust 11, 2017
Hubs and I split the lobster mac, lobster roll, and blueberry pie- all were very tasty and came out very quickly. Bartender was also a great server and provided honest & helpful recommendations.
Ami H.October 12, 2017
Great meal- diverse menu w/ lots of lobstah choices, respectable selection of tasty local craft beers, comfortable, unfussy dining, able and pleasant wait staff. Lobster combo dinners are tops.
KassMay 30, 2018
Lobster roll was great, if expensive. The real move is happy hour - 1/2 off wings and $5 margaritas is one of the best happy hours in town. Plus super friendly staff and great porch seating!
Kiwi WangOctober 5, 2016
Best lobster roll hands down. And the Mac and cheese is on Paula Deens top macs list so it's definitely a wowzer!
Richard RevillaOctober 10, 2019
The concierge helped me out on a very busy Saturday night. Packed crowded but staff is good and lobster roll was excellent.
Rob WintersSeptember 5, 2019
Positively awesome! 👌 Great views and the food was delicious. They are Dog Friendly and the staff is amazing! Don't miss this place. Try the Lobster Melt :)
Rory ParnessJuly 13, 2014
A half order of the mac and cheese is enough for a full meal. Jalapeno and bacon is the combo to get!
Molly McOskerOctober 11, 2015
Raspberry gimlet was amazing!! We also tried the baked avocado appetizer and it was awesome! The server jasmine was friendly, helpful and took great care of us! Definitely can't wait to go back!
Jennifer JacksonJuly 12, 2014
Nomad with grilled chicken was tasty- fries weren't hot or exciting- my brothers Mac and cheese was super good and buffalo chicken dip is a must! Service was slow but I would come back to try the mac
Lisa Robotham RiceJuly 17, 2013
Lobster roll is not cheap but it is worth every penny. . Also any variety of Mac n cheese is a winner. The service is not the fastest but the staff is very courteous and accommodating.
Owen GriffithsJuly 17, 2018
Roasted Vegetable Salad was great. Added scallops and they were so generous. Lobster Mac & Cheese was excellent top.
Brett BinnsSeptember 2, 2016
I enjoyed the fish taco. I am not a fan of raw onion and the waitress was concerned that the slaw used had onion in at and therefore served the slaw on the side. The onions were well pickled.
Gajtana SimonovskaSeptember 14, 2016
Love this place. Excellent food, service, and ambience in good downtown location. Happy hour daily from 3-6 p.m. Freshest ingredients around.
Volker FränkleOctober 8, 2014
Waiting time for walk-ins ist round about one hour in the evening. Make a reservation in advance. Friendly service. Large menu. Tried Mac & Cheese and the Nomad Burger.
Laura SohnJuly 9, 2013
Lobster stew is amazing. Very milky served with thick lobster chunks. Nomad burger was a good burger. By far impressed with the crab melt. Melts in your mouth. Simply divine.
Mo FApril 18, 2019
They have dinner specials on a menu card that aren’t on the main menu - don’t miss them! Lobster stew is like a bisque and soooo good!
Alex StillOctober 5, 2018
The steamed lobster dinner with clam chowder and a pound of steamers was the realization of all my Maine dreams.
College ProwlerJuly 24, 2012
For any College of the Atlantic students craving lobster, Side Street Cafe is the place to go. The Lobster Rolls are to die for, and everything else is equally as good... Including the service.
Zach JohnsonOctober 8, 2019
Everything here was amazing. Get the half rack and mac you wont be disappointed. The service was excellent, we will definitely be back!
Kelsey AndersonOctober 2, 2017
Lobster stew was 👌🏻 and lobster dinner was a steal!! A whole lobster for $20!
Travis BloomOctober 13, 2014
The lobster roll is deliberately bare. They take pride in the quality of the meat and want the raw flavors to come through. One of the best I've had
AliFebruary 19, 2019
Great service, reasonable prices, and delicious food. Anything with lobster is phenomenal, and their burgers are superb.
Derek AllardSeptember 23, 2016
Great restaurant! Food was outstanding and they took great care of my wife who has celiac disease. Highly recommended.
Nick NamiasJuly 24, 2011
This place was great with kids. I had a great lobster roll, and there was PBJ for the 4 year old. Perfect for the family on a night when you're not venturing out to a lobster pound.
Hal MackinsAugust 21, 2016
Huge menu with quite a few dependable options. The lobster mac 'n' cheese could've only been improved by some toasted breadcrumbs on top.
Alex MontagueAugust 18, 2016
Lobster roll has excellent meat, and you can get it with a cup of clam chowder as a side option.
Don FlowersSeptember 21, 2016
Some of the greatest servers around! Friendly helpful and quick! And the lobster rolls are FABULOUS!
michelleMay 20, 2022
The best blueberry pie ever! Very generous lobster roll and the lavender margarita was delicious!
YaseminJune 15, 2014
Wonderful place! Amazing lobster rolls, loved the blueberry pie. Not cheap but is definitely worth every penny.
Juliana MolinaOctober 26, 2014
Good food, but the mac & cheese with lobster for $22 comes with little fragments of lobster. In fact, no stairway to HEAVEN.
Jobu JemasAugust 24, 2012
Yeah the lobster stew is good but if your tired of eating that while your in Maine, get the Northern Cuban sandwich. Pretzel bun = awesome!
Kelly AnneJune 25, 2013
We've been here twice in three days. Everything is wonderful an fresh. A great vibe too. This is a Bar Harbor must!
Aaron SOctober 16, 2013
Lobster quesadilla was amazing. Great break from the traditional lobster roll.
David ShipmanOctober 18, 2013
Happy hour 4-6pm. Small margarita pitcher $10. (Reg $15) Try the blueberry or seasonal apple cider varieties! Best in BH
Greg GSeptember 8, 2014
Great food. Build your own Mac n Cheese is a good idea, and half portion was still large. Pretty good beer selection.
Perze AbabaSeptember 15, 2013
The Lobster Highliner has got to be the best lobster dish I've tasted in this trip. Get it, you won't regret it.
Amol KJune 18, 2015
Lobster mac and cheese was big enough to split 3 ways. And amazing.
Brendan RastetterJuly 31, 2012
Order the lobster roll. It has a more than generous helping of meat for the price. Also, excellent service. Friendly and fast!
James VaughnJune 9, 2014
Anything with mac and cheese = heaven. You can't go wrong - amazing! Great service too!
Nicole MathewsAugust 23, 2011
Lobster roll is the best in Bar Harbor. Steak & cheese melts in your mouth. Food is great, service is even better. Make this your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.
Matthew HillikerJune 24, 2013
Lobster Rolls are incredible. Fries are disappointing (especially after the fries at Finback Alehouse) so stick with the chips.
Dana VillmoreJune 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Always a great meal! Get the blueberry soda and anything with lobster :)
Paul LuningOctober 13, 2022
Lobster roll - worth the price; tasty and huge serving of excellent lobster
Carsten NohrdenJuly 15, 2021
The lobster Mac n cheese is so rich and delicious. Huge portions!
Lauren SloanAugust 14, 2013
Best bang for your buck lobster on bar harbor! Friendly atmosphere, I will be returning to next trip.
Bryson HallAugust 14, 2015
Get a burger with lobster!! You won't regret it!
Avneesh KohliAugust 3, 2014
Burgers are really great. Definitely worth substituting the chips with the pub fries.
Laura TroyAugust 1, 2013
Create your own Mac and cheese is amazing. The half size portion is enough for your meal.
Katherine ShawAugust 16, 2011
the avocado on the hamburger - delicious. the cranberry margarita - even more so. refreshing option in the sea of bar harbor restaurant choices.

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