Pat's Pizza of Bar Harbor — Restaurant in Bar Harbor

Took a trip to the island to visit the lesser famous Pat’s Pizza as we heard there were new owners and some work being done to all aspects of the establishment. We seldom go to the island in season so we relish our winter time lunch excursions visiting locations that remain open. Upon entering it was apparent from the small pile of construction leftovers, work was underway. We were greeted instantly by two young women with friendly smiles and great manners (so lacking today). I ordered one of the jerked specials (Jerked Chicken Sliders), my wife a meatball calzone. Our drinks arrived in record time (much faster than in Ellsworth truth be told) and both were refreshingly COLD, my Allagash White was lapping the rim of my glass (not foam, liquid!) - a great pour…

Here’s where it gets good. The jerked chicken was the BEST JERKED CHICKEN I’ve had since I experienced the “perfect” jerked chicken in Barbados many years ago. The sliders came with a generous portion of breast meat, slaw and an accompanying magic jerk “sauce” the consistency of chutney… The jerk spices, mild heat, sweetness provided by the sauce and moisture of the slaw was a wonderful combination. My wife’s calzone was loaded with meatball and a wonderful marinara accompanied.

I got to meet one of the chef/owners, Jason - who I conveyed my thanks to and the story of Barbados… He is a dynamic young man with some awesome ideas and culinary chops.

(Shhhh… Rumor has it a jerk station where beef, pork and chicken will be provided may be on the horizon.)

The service was top notch, fast and friendly. We later found out our server, was a lobster boat captain, working the winter, chomping at the bit to go fishing. A lovely young lady, with an inspiring smile and warm knowing manner for one so “young”.

If you want the Pat’s Pizza experience with a twist, OR LOVE AUTHENTIC JERK CUISINE, seek out Pat’s Pizza, downtown Bar Harbor (behind Not Your Average Joe’s). I would have awarded 4.5 STARS if possible… Thank you to our host Jason. With your style of jerked cuisine - you WILL be a success...

One would expect Pat’s Pizza establishment to sell Pizza, wings, and sandwiches. Most people come to Maine in the summer for the beauty, eat lobster, and enjoy the outdoors. Pat’s Pizza is probably not on the list of places for a tourist, but the one located in Bar Harbor, Maine, is unique! The vibe when you walk in is relaxed. The island music is fitting for summer. A young Jamaican couple owns this pizza shop, and it's open year-round (I think they just acquired it). We were incredibly grateful because only a few places were available for dining in Bar Harbor when we visited this April. The couple incorporates authentic Jamaican cuisine. You can still get Pizza, but there’s variety. I had the best jerk oxtail, beans, and rice in years! It was so good that I ordered a take-home. The cocktail menu was authentic. The rum is from Jamaica, so it's great. They do an excellent job of mixing their drinks, so it stays balanced. Our daughter is picky when it comes to food. Pizza is one of the few foods she'd eat. She finished a small pi of Pizza, which never happens. They offer catering for birthdays and weddings too. The only thing is it could be more spacious on the inside. It's not a "hole in the wall." They have seating areas for families and a bar area, outdoor seating, but it will only seat a small group comfortably (probably up to 15 people inside). I recommend this place 100%. They're very kind, and the service was excellent. The food...

We enjoyed Pats Pizza of Ellsworth so much we wanted to return but it’s closed on Sunday. Since we were already planning a trip to Bar Harbor we decided to try this location. I’m sorry to say, it’s just not the same. Everything inside the restaurant looks very nice except for the restroom, it’s in strong need of some repairs or a remodel. The greeting staff was friendly and everything was great until our waitress came and that’s when the visit soured a bit. She was rushing us to place an order and I hadn’t even made it to the table yet (needed to wash my hands first - hence the restroom comment). Once we made our decision, ordered and ate our food, packed up and ready to go she disappeared!! It wasn’t like the restaurant was busy. I could see everyone coming in through the door. We waited what seemed like forever and she finally shows up with the check in hand not even asking if we needed anything else, tossed it on the table and left again. I could see if they were short staffed but again, there wasn’t anyone in there but us at this time. Basically we’re not returning there but we will return to the...