Daniel Perry

My family and I were visiting from out of town for the first time and the Harbor Cafe made us feel so at home. The chowder, which had smoked fish and clams, was literally the best chowder I've ever had. We had it multiple times while in town.

I also had the lobster roll and the fish and chips. The haddock was fried perfectly and the tartar sauce had lots of dill, which is my favorite kind of tartar sauce.

My only regret is that I didn't go more while visiting Stonington to try everything on the menu!

After walking around Bar Harbor and taking in the sights, we were in the mood for some cold, dirty martinis and raw oysters. The Barnacle was exactly what we were looking for.

The bartender knew everything about the oyster of the day and the mignonette served with the oysters was literally the best I've ever had. He also made the perfect gin martini for people watching in the seats facing the sidewalk. The vibes and music were excellent as well.

If I lived in Bar Harbor I'd be here all the time!

The front desk was so helpful and informative for our first visit! The museum itself is pretty small, but the current Warhol/Basquiat exhibit is what we came for and it was excellent. They also present a lot of art from styles and eras that most museums in North Carolina and the South in general don’t, so that was cool. Can’t beat it for the price!