Red Sky Restaurant • Southwest Harbor, Maine • Links

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We are proud to announce that Red Sky is one of the twenty restaurants chosen by
Table Arts Media for their new book, Fresh From Maine.

"Author Michael Sanders takes you deep into the world of 20 Maine chefs, their stories, challenges—and even a few secrets—with more than 50 of their recipes capturing the bounty of this land and its waters. Photographer Russell French offers a lush mix of portraits, images of the chefs at work, and their art on the plate.

"All of these chefs share one thing: working in the sustainable idiom with local farmers, animal raisers, and fishermen to bring the best, all-natural food, much of it organic, to their tables." Read more from the book's brochure (PDF format)

Red Sky was named Editors’ Choice in the 2007 Special Travel Issue of Yankee Magazine! Read the online review here

"Whether you're dressed for a night on the town or have just tied your boat up at the pier, you feel comfortable at this downtown restaurant." Read the rest of the online review here. (If you've been to Red Sky and enjoyed your experience, you can also write your own review and share your thoughts with others on the Fodor's site.)

A friend recommends Red Sky, so a hungry, solo traveler finds a spot at the bar. . . . Read more

"[I]t's the kind of place where you can dine alone at the bar. . . . [It] can also be that special place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary and splurge on an elaborate dinner."
Read the full article at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Magazine online

"We were absolutely amazed at not only the outstanding food but also the hospitality of the people. The husband/wife owner team are always present and incredibly accommodating. Everything from a diverse and solid menu to an excellent wine and cocktail list to a beautiful but comfortable setting made this night complete." Read the full review | See complete listing

"James and Elizabeth Lindquist had racked up years of experience in other restaurants by the time they opened Red Sky in Southwest Harbor in 2003. Consequently, they knew precisely what they wanted. James sums it up in two words: 'unstuffy elegance.'" Read the full review

"From Southwest Harbor sailing to the lighthouse in Bass Harbor, from summer camping to fall foliage, here's information to make the most of your vacation to Mount Desert Island, Maine." Go to homepage | Read review of Red Sky

The Southwest Harbor/Tremont Chamber of Commerce
A great resource for visitors looking for information about everything from bed and breakfasts to boat rentals.

Loads of information about Acadia can be found at the National Park Service Web site. Among the highlights are a virtual tour (for the direct link to the Flash "movie," click here); campground info; and a things-to-do page, which includes places to go, outdoor activities, and nearby attractions.

Directions to Acadia National Park | Maps

The Maine Office of Tourism has a lot of resources for people traveling the state, including where to stay, sites to visit, things to do, and a host of trip-planning tools.

The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds, with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Their Web site contains extensive maps and timetables, as well as plenty of information to help you make the best of your trip to Mount Desert Island.

Southwest Harbor route and schedule

Ann's Point Inn sits “on two acres at the end of a peninsula in Bass Harbor . . . surrounded on three sides by scenic tidal water. Four luxurious guest rooms with water views, an indoor heated pool, a Finnish sauna, a jet-filled hot tub, and nearly 700 feet of private shoreline suggest why some guests tell us Ann's Point Inn is 'a little piece of paradise.'”

"Relax, delight and indulge at Clark Point Inn, your personal romantic retreat. Our Southwest Harbor, Maine, bed and breakfast offers relaxed elegance, country warmth and premier water views . . . [The] inn provides extraordinary personal services not found in most Maine hotels and is outstanding among its fellow Maine bed and breakfasts."

"The Harbour Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast in Maine is one of the most historic choices for lodging near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Maine and is a casual and elegant 1870s Victorian bed and breakfast. This architecturally important Mansard roof inn was built as a part of the Island House, a 250-room hotel, and the first summer hotel on Mt. Desert Island."

"Nestled on the 'Quiet Side' of Mount Desert Island, The Kingsleigh Inn is situated in the heart of the village of Southwest Harbor, Maine, just one hundred yards from the water. This turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian was built in 1904 as a private home and has been beautifully maintained and most recently restored in 2005. The atmosphere is both elegant and casual."

"Built in 1904 as a sea captain's home, the Inn derives its name from the graceful linden trees that line the front lawn. The historic inn features fifteen guest rooms with private baths, covered porches, pool and hot tub. The Lindenwood is situated in the heart of Southwest Harbor, just a short stroll to the village center."

The Birches Bed and Breakfast in Southwest Harbor "beckons you to experience its many charms in an area of Maine known for its majestic beauty . . . . Enjoy large airy rooms, private baths, ocean views, gardens, and the croquet court. We have 6 acres of grounds, no traffic noise, and it is just 350 yards to the first tee at the golf course."

Fernald Cove Cottage, located in Southwest Harbor, Maine, . . . "is the perfect location for your family vacation, getaway or sports excursion." Relax in your own private cottage, "a large two bedroom A-frame nestled in the woods twenty feet from the waters edge. The first floor has a large living room, bedroom with two twin beds, family room with a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, and bath with shower. Up the spiral staircase is the master bedroom with a queen bed, bath with large shower and a deck."

Unfiltered Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars
Located in Bar Harbor, "Fiore features an in-store tasting room offering a wide selection of premium extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar from around the world. To ensure ultimate freshness, Fiore's products rotate to showcase the highest quality varieties from regions growing, harvesting and pressing olives each season."

State Street Wine Cellar is your cheese, gourmet food, beer, and wine store. They offer over 50 types of cheese, 175 different beers, and 850 different wines. And they conduct in-store wine tastings every month and host wine dinners at local restaurants.

Weddings . . . Mothers and Babies . . . Families . . . Children . . . High School Seniors . . . Couples . . . Business Portraits . . . by Donna Just Photography. (Donna is the talent behind the camera who produced just about all of the photographs of Red Sky found on this Web site.)