RestaurantsBar Harbor

Route 66 Restaurant

Route 66 Restaurant: Family Restaurant in Bar Harbor

(1635)
Family Restaurant$$$
Route 66 Restaurant
Route 66 Restaurant

Why Eat

Why Route 66 Restaurant

Route 66 is the kind of place where Route 66 memorabilia, tin signs, and toy collections cover every wall. They run a huge menu of American classics, seafood, and sandwiches that appeal to families and tourists passing through Bar Harbor. Service tends to be quick and friendly, though pacing can slip during busy nights. The balcony seating has views worth requesting.

  • Lobster roll served hot or with house mayo.
  • Fast service and quick kitchen turnaround.
  • Walls packed with vintage Americana and toys.
  • Family-friendly and easy for tourists to find.

Menu

What to order

Start with fried cheese or onion rings. The lobster roll is the anchor, and you can ask for it hot or with their sweet and spicy mayo. Jackfruit tacos offer a lighter option, though they're less consistent than seafood dishes. Fries are strong. Lobster bisque and Seafood Alfredo round out the heavier choices. A strawberry milkshake fits the nostalgia perfectly.

At a Glance

At a glance

Best for

Family dinners, tourist meals, nostalgia kicks.

Price range

$$

Details

21 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3708
barharborroute66.com

Opening Times

Mon11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Atmosphere

The room

Retro diner energy with Route 66 memorabilia everywhere. It's casual and lively but not loud, making it easy to talk and eat without shouting.

Kitchen output is fast and portions are solid. Lobster rolls come both hot and with a sweet and spicy mayo option. Entrees like Seafood Alfredo and salmon show up quickly. Prices run a touch high for what you get, but the novelty factor and consistent execution keep people coming back.

Reviews

What guests say

Guests love the vintage decor and consistent service, though some note prices feel steep for portion size. The lobster roll and fries get repeat mentions. One recent visitor said the place delivers "a neat restaurant to visit with cool nostalgic decor." A few diners have had waits or timing hiccups during peak hours, but off-peak visits run smooth.

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