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Cafe Dry Dock & Inn

357 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679-4404
(207) 244-5842
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Ranked #14 of 22 restaurants in Southwest Harbor
4.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Marathon, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Yep....a winner for sure!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Eight of us in this family group and all were impressed by the coziness of Cafe Dry Dock ...the Staff, who were so hospitable and the food....now we're talkin'. From fresh lobster in lobster roll, lobster whole, lobster sautéed in butter, it met all with moans of delight......halibut and a Filet mignon...."Steak Henry"....that was topped with artichokes and bearnaise sauce... More

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you very much for your review. We are glad your party had a real enjoyable experience with us here. Fresh local seafood is one of our specialties. As we live on an island we have ample supplies of lobster, fish and shellfish from the cold North Atlantic. I grew up eating and cooking seafood, as it was once "poor... More

Glens Falls, New York
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Lobster roll and blueberry crisp!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This restaurant was within walking distance from our B&B but it was also recommended by relatives who have been staying in Bar Harbor annually who make the short trip to SW Harbor for the lobster roll and blueberry crisp. My husband and I both enjoyed these food choices in a nice place!

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Lobster and blueberry crisp are a great combination of local products. Both are big sellers here and are harvested locally. Maine is the largest producer of blueberrys and lobster which we use in different dishes. I'm glad you took their advice and stopped in to visit us. Thank you for your review. More

Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A delightful evening meal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Combine excellent food with attentive, but not overbearing, service, it makes a romantic evening. Being on an island on the coast of Maine, seafood is a specialty that doesn't disappoint. Reservations are suggested.

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for you nice review. We have been working hard with a new staff, and getting them ready for a busy season. It is always a pleasure knowing that everything went well and you enjoyed your experience with us. Thanks again for your review. More

Midcoast Maine
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
“Best ciabatta sandwich”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We dropped in on a rainy May day and had a delicious lunch. The ciabatta roll enclosed ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, spices ... it was wonderful. Nice ambiance, pleasant and efficient waitstaff. A locals place with plenty to offer.

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you for your review. The ciabatta is one of our best selling sandwiches and one our staff likes to eat for their lunch. Next to the lobster roll it is very popular. We purchase the bread locally and serve generous portions. thanks again for taking the time to review us. More

Rock Island, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Hearty portions”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Cafe Dry Dock is a welcoming place, situated right on the main drag in Southwest Harbor. The decor is fantastic - - lots of maritime oddities, without being too over the top. The yellow split pea soup was really, really good, and the turkey sandwich with red pepper hummus was tasty, though way too big! Cafe Dry Dock could also... More

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Thank you for your great review. We serve large portions as our locals like it that way. On any given day there are lobstermen, boat builders, contractors and many people in the trades here for lunch. We don't want anyone going away hungry and need to feed the wolf in everyone's stomachs. thank you again for your review. More

London
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36 reviews 36 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Good choice of menu”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Good choice of menu - the blackened swordfish was fabulous. The only thing I would say is check if you are buying wine by the glass - we did several times and the price varied considerably each time.

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
24 October 2012

Thank you very much for your review. The swordfish is delievered to us fresh. It is a good fish and goes well with most recipes we have. We have in the past served its primary preditor, mako shark, which is caught alone side swordfish as the sharks are following the swords for food. Our wines and everything that we sell... More

Redondo Beach, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Okay for the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

We spent 5 nights at Cafe Drydock Inn. Although it's listed as a B&B, no breakfast is served. As breakfast in town costs about $15/person, it's probably a better idea staying at a B&B just down the road that may cost $30 a night more. We stayed in room #6 and had problems with hot water in the shower every... More

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
21 October 2012

Thank for your review and we are glad you stayed with us. We are not a B@B and it must have been an advertising mistake. We are a small hotel and have been at this location since 1897. Our rooms were original offices and different business and remoulding had been quite a challenge, but we would rather have more space... More

Newtown, Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Don't Bother”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

This could be a great restaurant. It is on the main street of the “quiet side” of Acadia National Park. But it wasn’t so great for us. The food was OK, but the service was abysmal. We were there on a Saturday night in early October 2012. It was busy, but not crazy. The waitress was attentive at first but... More

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

We are sorry this didn't work for you and we will address it with our servers. They are usually on top this and I don't know what happened. I won't make excuses for them but we have had thousands upon thousands of customers go through here since May. Most of of our servers have two jobs and are working unbelievable... More

Arlington, Virginia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Convenient, tasty meal.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Cafe Dry Dock is a convenient option in Southwest Harbor. It's right on the main road and has plenty of seating (in the dining room and near the bar). The food is good. That said, it's not overly special, but it is quite over priced. We managed to run up a tab close to $100 for the two of us... More

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
12 October 2012

Wow, that is expensive by our standards considering there were only two people. Our best steak dinner is 24.95 and a 1 1/2- 1 3/4 lb lobster dinner is 23.95 which are our most expensive plates. Appetizers are from 7.95-12.95. I would believe alcoholic drinks were a big part of your dinner bill. Yes, there are take outs and fast... More

Tacoma, Washington
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45 reviews 45 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Good food.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

Very busy and service a bit slow but we liked the Greek salad and brownie dessert quite well. Lobster sauté was a bit rubbery.

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Islandlocal90, Owner at Cafe Dry Dock & Inn, responded to this review
10 October 2012

Thank you for your review. We are addressing problems that have arose in our kitchen and will be doing better. Reviews help us understand what is going on with thoses customers that we don't get a chance to talk with. We are extremely busy this time of year and want to make sure everyone has a pleasant experience here. Thank... More

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