Side Street Cafe

Side Street Cafe is a casual Bar Harbor option for creative American comfort food and Maine seafood. The basics are direct: the average price is about $30 per person, the dress code is casual, the menu is associated with lobster mac and cheese, lobster roll, creative tacos, signature macaroni dishes, specialty margaritas.

For a meal that feels tied to Maine, start with the lobster roll or lobster mac and cheese. If the table wants something beyond a seafood-only order, the creative tacos and signature macaroni dishes give the meal a broader comfort-food lane. Specialty margaritas are also part of the restaurant’s signature offerings.

Book it for the casual meal, not the polished occasion

Side Street Cafe makes the most sense when you want a relaxed Bar Harbor meal rather than a formal dining experience. The cuisine is creative American comfort food and Maine seafood, the dress code is casual, the price point is about $30 per person, which positions it as an easygoing choice for visitors comparing dining options in town.

Hours vary by season. In season, Side Street Cafe is listed as open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. In winter, the schedule is Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Because Bar Harbor dining can be busy at peak times, it is still smart to check current hours before making firm plans.

What to order after the obvious lobster roll

Diners who have already tried the lobster roll can lean into the comfort-food side of the menu. Lobster mac and cheese keeps the Maine seafood angle but lands in a heartier lane, while creative tacos and signature macaroni dishes are useful choices when the meal should feel casual and flexible. Specialty margaritas are the drink to note here.

The value case is simple: Side Street Cafe is a casual Bar Harbor restaurant serving creative American comfort food and Maine seafood at about $30 per person. For a broader planning pass, use our full Bar Harbor restaurants guide to compare it with other dining in Bar Harbor.