The 5 Best Restaurants Near Acadia National Park

"Lobster may as well be Maine’s unofficial mascot. Millions of lobster buoys float all along the coast, and it seems like everyone’s always ready for Lobster Roll Discourse™.  Luckily for you, there’s an excellent lobster roll spot just a few minutes away from Acadia’s most famous lighthouse on the western half of Mount Desert Island. The roll itself is less than $30, stuffed but not too unwieldy, and has the perfect amount of mayo. And since Thurston’s is about a 30-minute away from Bar Harbor, it’s quieter and has fewer tourists, so you can peacefully look out at the many boats anchored in the harbor with a cold beer." - anne cruz