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Galyn's


4.0 of 5 stars 85 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Vegetarian

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3 of 5 stars
Manalapan, New Jersey
5 Nov 2009

This was our first meal during our early November week in Bar Harbor. And while many Trip Advisor reviews gfor this restaurant were glowing, we found the whole experience pretty mediocre. Service was okay. In fact, we prefer our servers a little less chatty. The food was okay, but certainly nothing exceptional. I felt that it wasn't worth the $100+... more

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5 of 5 stars
Iowa
1 Nov 2009

Great service, great food, great location. Can't beat this place. more

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5 of 5 stars
Rochester,NY
22 Oct 2009

We both really enjoyed our meal at Galyn's. It was pricy, but very good. I had scallops which were very fresh and delicious. My husband had a pasta dish which we really liked. I had a chocolate dessert which was wonderful and we both had wine. Staff was attentive and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere to celebrate our Anniversary. more

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5 of 5 stars
West Chester, Ohio
19 Oct 2009
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person found this review helpful

One of the local merchants recommended Galyn's and after peeking at the menu outside decided to take a chance. We were seated immediately in the upstairs dining room with a great view of the harbor at dusk. Our waitress, whose name I unfortunately cannot remember (maybe Martha) was wonderful. One of our party is an absolute jerk when it comes... more

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2 of 5 stars
east coast
16 Oct 2009

we had a party of 5. when we arrived on a fall Sunday afternoon in mid Sept. the male server was o.k.; almost unfriendly . the portions are extremely small at moderate prices for a "lunch". they make an unworthy claim to having a great seafood chowder (a choice of appetizer for some).unfortunately poor boy was not open until later... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
11 Oct 2009

We had a delicious meal. Both of us had the lobster. It was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the cheesecake. We sat on the front enclosed porch with a view of the harbor. more

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5 of 5 stars
pennsylvania
11 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We ate here twice during our stay in Bar Harbor. Very good service and great food. We had a hard time finding a good restuarnat in Bar Harbor. There are lots of pub type places with burgers and fries, and we were even disappointed with some of them. Galyn's has great salads (very fresh), steaks and of course lobster. Wine... more

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2 of 5 stars
Newfoundland
8 Oct 2009

OMG, SOooo bad!!! Waitress "Lucy," Yawned while taking our order. When she presented the check she actually said " looking forward to seeing the tip" Food was not fit, service worse. Never again. Bar Harbor is a great destination with plenty of wonderful restaurants. Don't waste a second on this one. 9:00 WE WERE BEING USHERED OUT. more

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5 of 5 stars
Texas
8 Oct 2009

We felt lucky to get a "porch" table downstairs on a recent Saturday evening visit. It was our first time to Galyn's, and it was fantastic. We shared everything -- lobster biscuits (absolutely divine), lobster tails and prime rib. Side dishes were excellent. For dessert, ghiradelli chocolate creme brulee. I'm in Texas, but if I could, I would go back... more

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2 of 5 stars
Kalamazoo
7 Oct 2009

Waitress from Hades. Acted as though she was better than the customers. Food was so-so & hugely overpriced. Wine prices exhorbitant. $5 for an iced tea. There are a lot of better places to eat in Bar Harbor...skip this joint. more

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Galyn's Address

17 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1845
Tel: (207) 288-9706
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.