Islesford Dock Restaurant

4.8

306 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Great for scenic views
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery is just that - a restaurant and gallery on a dock on Islesford, Little Cranberry Island, Maine. We have a large greenhouse right out back that produces a good amount of our produce, source our lobsters from the fisherman's co-op just next door, and use Gulf of Maine seafood almost exclusively. The menu is rounded out with naturally raised meats and chicken and the service is casual but professional, warm and inviting. Make sure you get out to Islesford Dock while you're here in the area by taking the Beal & Bunker mail boat that makes multiple trips back and forth every day or take one of the several other tour boats out.

We are closed Mondays throughout the Summer. Starting in September we will be open for dinner service only, and we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Season ends October 1st.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Organic
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 244-7494
Website
http://www.islesforddock.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have two semi-private rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests. For larger parties please contact the restaurant.

Location
1 Main Street, Islesford, ME 04646
Neighborhood
Bar Harbor
Cross street
The Dock
Parking details
Our floats are available for use to our customers. NIGHT BOAT: The Sea Queen (mailboat) will depart NEH at 9 pm, make a quick drop at Cranberry, and continue to Islesford to pick up folks. Departing Islesford at approximately 9:35 to return to NEH.JULY / AUGUST - 6 nights/week
Public transit
Beal and Bunker Mail Boat (Ferry Service From Northeast Harbor) http://cranberryisles.com/schedule_b_and_b.html Cranberry Cove Ferry (Service from Southwest Harbor and Manset) http://www.downeastwindjammer.com/cranberry-cove-ferry.html Delight Water taxi / 244-5724 Cadillac Water taxi / 801-1898
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Best Overall
Maine
Best Ambiance
Maine
Kid-friendly
Maine
Good for groups
Maine
Great for scenic views
Maine
Contemporary American
Northern Coast
Best Overall
Northern Coast
Best Food
Northern Coast
Best Service
Northern Coast
Best Ambiance
Northern Coast
Best Value
Northern Coast
Good for groups
Northern Coast
Healthy
Northern Coast
Neighborhood gem
Northern Coast
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Islesford Dock Restaurant offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing sunsets" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" seafood and "friendly service." The unique island location and artistic ambiance create a memorable setting. With a mix of charm and flavor, it's a "must-see destination" for any visitor.

306 Reviews

K
Karen
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great last night of the season! Fabulous band and staff!
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Grant
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun evening. Food very consistent. Look forward to our meals there all winter long.
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Tom
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartenders and waitresses are fantastic. Had a great meal and saw a spectacular sunset.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IDF was the BEST experience we had on our week long trip at MDI. The journey to and from on the Beal & Bunker Ferry was a beautiful adventure that made the dining experience even better. The food is unbelievably delicous and the wine list complements beyond expectations. Excellent service on the most gorgeous island. We loved the ambience of the bar and restaurant and looking at all of the paintings after our meal. Do not miss this if you are visiting Acadia!!
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Meg
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My halibut special was cooked perfectly! And we even got dock space!!! Great evening in every way.
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Nancy
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't miss this dining experience- cranberry oysters and lobster as fresh as it gets + amazing sunset! wonderful dinner on the water
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most magical night here. It was our anniversary and we’re staying in bar harbor. We took the 4:30 mailboat (Beal and bunker pier) from north east harbor which was super cute, lots of locals headed out to the island and was $35 each, round trip and you can pay right on the boat, no reservation required in the off season. Beautiful ride through the islands that brought us to the dock right next to the restaurant. We arrived around 5:15 and had brought a bottle of wine and walked along the beach before returning to the dock for our 6:30 reservation. We sat inside with an incredible view of the sunset. The lobster poutine herb fries were one of the best things I’ve ever had. Well come back next year just for that! And the lobster roll and fish of the day were phenomenal. The staff were all super nice and we adored our server, Precious. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to chat with us about the island. After heading outside to watch the sunset we hopped on the mailboat home and the stars were unreal. One of the best views I’ve ever seen. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. It truly felt like we stepped into a page in a fairytale and we will remember our night forever!
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Meg
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner I’ve had there all summer. Arctic Char was delicious and service was terrific. Unfortunate that we can’t get dock space any longer so we can’t always take guests that can’t handle the longer dark walk from the town dock.
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Carrie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem … get the mail boat to Little Cranberry (Islesford) and discover this amazing restaurant by the dock. Great menu, delicious cheese scones with warm honey butter and the best lobster I’ve ever had!
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Bob
Atlanta Metro
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love going to Isleford Dock. Our last visit had slow service but our server was working like a dog. Great view, good food, worth the trip to get there!
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Islesford Dock Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for Islesford Dock Restaurant

1 Main Street, Islesford, ME 04646

Additional information

Cross street
The Dock
Neighborhood
Bar Harbor
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Organic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our floats are available for use to our customers. NIGHT BOAT: The Sea Queen (mailboat) will depart NEH at 9 pm, make a quick drop at Cranberry, and continue to Islesford to pick up folks. Departing Islesford at approximately 9:35 to return to NEH.JULY / AUGUST - 6 nights/week
Public transit
Beal and Bunker Mail Boat (Ferry Service From Northeast Harbor) http://cranberryisles.com/schedule_b_and_b.html Cranberry Cove Ferry (Service from Southwest Harbor and Manset) http://www.downeastwindjammer.com/cranberry-cove-ferry.htmlDelight Water taxi / 244-5724Cadillac Water taxi / 801-1898
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.islesforddock.com/
Phone number
(207) 244-7494
Private party facilities
We have two semi-private rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests. For larger parties please contact the restaurant.

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