Cafe Drydock & Inn

Cafe Drydock & Inn Cafe Drydock and Inn has been serving fine food for 35 years and lodging in the heart of Southwest Four of our rooms include kitchenettes. to 9 p.m.
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Your hosts, John and Marty, welcome you to Cafe DryDock & Inn! Come and experience the timeless charm of a coastal Maine village located on Mount Desert Island while at our full service Inn which provides beautiful Southwest Harbor lodging in town along with great food at our popular Restaurant. Guests lodging at our Inn may also enjoy room service directly from our restaurant when it is open. Caf

é Drydock and Inn is located opposite the Village green in the center of Southwest Harbor Maine, surrounded by Acadia National Park. A pleasant five minute walk from the Inn brings you to the docks, boatyards, and Coast Guard Station of this working harbor. On the opposite shore lies Manset, home of the world famous Hinckley Boatyard. There are many beautiful mountain top or seaside walks on the quiet side of Acadia National Park. Ships Harbor, Wonderland, and Beech Mountain are but a few sights to see. You will be within walking distance of the water or a five minute drive to many activities, including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and biking. Our lounge and restaurant occupy the first floor of this historic building. Central stairs will lead you to our 12 foot wide hall, giving you the feeling of lots of air and space. All have private baths, air conditioning, flat screens, cable TV, telephone and are nicely decorated. Make Café Drydock and Inn your comfortable Southwest Harbor accommodations while experiencing your Mount Desert Island adventures. If you’d rather be in a private location out of town, take a look at our beautiful new cottage, Branch Lake Cottage, a vacation rental in Ellsworth. Drydock Inn is Open Year Round! Join us on Mount Desert Island in Southwest Harbor Maine at our Dry Dock Restaurant for lunch and dinner or our lighter fare menu which is available all evening, or just relax with a cocktail – we offer a full bar, wine list and beer list. We open for the day at 11:00 am serving lunch till 4:00 pm, then dinner and lighter fare till 9:30 in the early and late season and 10:00 in the peak of summer. Our lounge is open till 10:30 pm with great music on Wednesday nights and lots of fun people. Our menu includes Chicken Boursin, Scallops Mornay, Walkers Wellington, Filet Mignon, Lobster, Great salads, home made soups and chowders, burgers, nachos & numerous entrees made with fresh native fish and seafood. Our steaks are all hand cut. Of course, the most popular is our Maine Lobster which is delivered fresh daily along with all our seafood. From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm join the friendly gathering in the lounge for our generous cocktail specials. The cafe is all non-smoking , with a full service bar, a great wine list with a outside deck for those who don’t wish to miss a minute of our fresh Maine air. See a sample of our menu. Restaurant reservations are recommended. For reservations call 207-244-5842.

*THE CAFE IS OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER – MAY TO LATE OCTOBER ONLY*

There is much to see and do year-round on Mount Desert Island and in the surrounding areas! Acadia National Park has been voted America’s Favorite Place by Good Morning America. We are located on what is called the quiet side of Mount Desert Island as its not as hectic over here as it is in Bar Harbor. You are just a couple miles away from Flying Mountain, a favorite short hike In Acadia National Park with spectacular views. One of the most placid and soul filling locations in the park is Ships Harbor, just a few miles away. Take a hike along the rocky shore, explore tide pools, watch million dollar yachts sail by or take a nap in the refreshing sea air. Acadia National Park is a natural paradise full of sightseeing, hiking, biking, and other activities. Explore the towns and villages of Downeast Maine! The Southwest Harbor / Tremont Chamber of Commerce also hosts events all year. Visit The Hinckley Company, a world-class local yacht builder and also be sure to check out Maine lighthouses in the area. Address: 357 Main Street P.O. Box 1361, Southwest Harbour, Maine 04679
Call Us: 207-244-5842
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cafedrydockinn.com

**Opening for Dinner on May 25th 4 p.m. Lunch starting Mid June. The cafe is closed Nov. 12th through early May 2017**

We serve breakfast 7 days a week
07/21/2026

We serve breakfast 7 days a week

Come down for the soccer game! We're serving a couple of bar specials: Chicken wings with Blueberry Jalapeño wing sauce ...
07/19/2026

Come down for the soccer game! We're serving a couple of bar specials: Chicken wings with Blueberry Jalapeño wing sauce and warm chips and homemade salsa tonight.

06/07/2026

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST 7:30-NOON

05/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Memorial Day Weekend such a success! We’re so grateful for the support and loved seeing so many familiar faces throughout the weekend.

We’re open tonight from 4:00–8:00 PM for dinner service.

Please note that we’ll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and we’ll reopen Thursday morning for breakfast service.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

05/15/2026

ATTENTION ALL LINE COOKS! Our restaurant is looking to hire a few talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you have experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment and are passionate about creating delicious dishes, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities will include prep, preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and working collaboratively with the rest of the team to ensure efficient service. Kitchen pay is based on experience. Housing is available! The house is a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. We are located in Southwest Harbor. Please send resume and references to [email protected]

Address

357 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME
04679

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+12072445842

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