Whether you have a table or a seat at the bar, you’ll feel comfortable at this acclaimed longtime downtown restaurant, where yellow walls, white tablecloths, and the white brick fireplace add lightness and wood ceilings and floors add warmth. Rich with locally sourced foods, the seasonally fine-tuned menu has entrées such as lobster risotto with asparagus and maple-glazed baby back ribs, grilled with crescendo after slowly braising, or choose an inventive burger, perhaps with Red Sky hot sauce; pasta is made in-house.

Red Sky is another of these fresh, local, organic places and turned out to be our favorite meal on MDI. House-made ginger-lime soda, bread right out of the oven, Spanish salad with yellow cucumbers, lobster risotto, fresh gingerbread – every dish was a standout. This was another very popular spot (and rightfully so), so make reservations and don’t expect a quiet dinner, even on a weekday night.

A favorite of both locals and visitors to Mount Desert Island, it draws guests not only from Southwest Harbor and other communities on the “quiet side,” but also regulars from Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Balancing warmth with culinary expertise, the owners James and Elizabeth Lindquist set a white table cloth for an excellent menu that features local products and seasonal produce. The pan-roasted breast of duck and grilled marinated lamb are among my favorites, as is Elizabeth’s martini.

Whether you’re seeking a luxurious room that’s close to everything, a romantic suite with total privacy or a spacious cottage with all the amenities, you’ll find it at here. With a lively bar area and a friendly staff that treats you like royalty, Little Fern Restaurant is the heart and soul of the hotel. Little Fern's majestic bank of windows brings the beauty of Somes Sound to your table.

In the quaint village of Southwest Harbor, Red Sky Restaurant is a culinary oasis known for its refined cuisine and warm hospitality. The menu showcases a fusion of flavors, with dishes inspired by both traditional New England fare and international culinary trends. Guests can expect expertly crafted dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, served in an elegant yet inviting atmosphere.

Replace all of the calories you’ve burned scaling peaks at Red Sky, where the house-made treats include Magical Lemon Cake and the sinful Bittersweet Belgian Chocolate Pudding. Eat all you want, because you’ll surely work it all off again by taking on one of the many other popular activities in the area.

Red Sky has anchored the fine-dining scene on “the quiet side” for nearly 20 years now, long enough to be called a classic. Meals take New England ingredients to creative heights, using French and other Continental techniques and accents. Begin with intriguing starters such as…

Red Sky, Coda and Rogue offers you foodies out there delicious dinners utilizing the freshest produce, seafood and meat available. For all local restaurants we recommend calling in advance for reservations during the summer months to ensure a table.

Red Sky - Fresh, local, organic produce and purchasing from a variety of Maine farms are just a couple of reasons to visit Red Sky for dinner.

Red Sky Cafe and Rogue Cafe are open only four and three days a week respectively. Sips has eliminated breakfast.