The Terrace Grille

The Terrace Grille sits on the Bar Harbor Inn's seasonal waterfront terrace, slinging lobster rolls, fish tacos, and blueberry-forward dishes while you stare across the water toward Bar Island. It's a casual spot that draws everyone from tourists waiting for a table to locals stopping by for a smoked blueberry margarita. The service can be uneven, and the kitchen's execution varies, but on a good day the harbor view and a plate of lobster pappardelle make it worth the trip.

• Lobster pappardelle and bisque are standout dishes.
• Views across Bar Harbor are genuinely stunning.
• Server Kim and staff go out of their way for details.
• Right on the Shore Path for a post-dinner stroll.

Start with the Lobster Bisque, which comes hot and silky. The Lobster Roll holds together without falling apart. Fish Tacos with grilled haddock are a good bet if you like a little sauce on them. Lobster Pappardelle is rich and pairs perfectly with the water views. Skip the heavy salads. The Blueberry Pie with ice cream is worth saving room for.

Open-air terrace under umbrellas right on the water. Busy and loud in peak season, especially afternoons. The view dominates the experience more than the room itself.

Kitchen turns out seafood-heavy plates with care to plating, though consistency is hit or miss. Some nights the fish is juicy and well-seasoned; other nights it runs dry. Lobster specials like the pappardelle and the bisque tend to land well. It's the kind of place where you'll eat well if you stick to the water's bounty and skip the loaded salads.

Guests rave about the harbor view and the lobster dishes, particularly the bisque and pappardelle. One recent visitor called it 'the best restaurant in Bar Harbor' and still dreams about the lobster roll. Service gets mixed reviews. Kim, a server, earns regular praise for attention and knowledge, but other diners report inconsistent attention from the floor staff.