Behind the View

Behind The View is a relaxed, all-day restaurant and bar that flows from morning café to casual dining. Start with specialty coffee and grab-and-go breakfast, then ease into a menu of shareable plates like flatbreads and skewers, handheld favorites—lobster rolls, burgers, and sandwiches—and fresh grain bowls with your choice of protein.

Dine indoors at cozy tables or the bar—or take it outside to the veranda and enjoy the harbor view.

The Behind The View Story: 

For over 130 years, guests have traveled from near and far to enjoy the stunning views from our iconic hotel. However, it’s the stories from “behind the view” that have become legendary. For instance, did the cast and crew of Jaws sit at your very spot in 1974? The folklore from “behind the view” speaks of presidents, dignitaries, actors, musicians, and authors mixing and mingling here. And what is the story about the chef from Harbor View Hotel who went on to cook at the White House? Imagine the tales these walls could tell if only they could speak. Perhaps they would recount a time when a certain celebrity couple enjoyed a cup of coffee and a “rockstar” view from the veranda. Maybe they would reminisce about a romantic proposal, a first encounter, or just a great time.

For over 130 years, Harbor View Hotel has defined island hospitality—come for the view, stay for the moments made Behind The View.