Sweet Pea's Farm Kitchen in Bar Harbor, Maine

Sweet Pea's sits on its own property just outside Bar Harbor, a wood-lined restaurant that sources from its own farm and local suppliers. You'll find wood-fired pizzas, seasonal mains, and cocktails made with care. It's the kind of place hikers stumble upon and can't stop talking about afterward, where the staff remembers details and the chef seems to know what you need before you ask.

• The Plowman pizza with sauce for dipping crusts
• Crispy chickpeas as a side or starter
• Watermelon mojito and jalapeño cocktails worth ordering
• Staff that anticipates what you need

The Plowman pizza is a standout. Plancha potatoes and crispy chickpeas appear on multiple happy reviews for good reason. The Harvest Pizza comes loaded with roasted fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms. A caesar salad with grilled chicken holds its own. Daily specials, including an off-menu olive oil and garlic pizza, show what the kitchen's really capable of. The watermelon mojito is crisp, and the jalapeño cocktail lands with just the right bite.

Rustic wood-lined room with farm views. You can stroll the grounds after dinner. Warm and communal without being loud.

Christian and his team run the kitchen with real attention. They'll swap in gluten-free options without being asked, pair passed appetizers to your preferences, and push hot cider out to guests when the night turns cool. If you're just in for lunch or dinner, expect seasonal specials, house-made drinks, and ingredients that taste like they were picked this morning.

Guests return twice in one vacation. One visitor called it a "whimsical, fairy garden" setting. After a long hike, one diner said they're still thinking about the food days later. The kitchen staff seem to read minds, anticipating dietary needs and preferences without asking.