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Havana Entrance - Havana, Bar Harbor, ME

Havana

4.7 (3026)
$31 to $50
Latin American
318 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Havana has been committed to serving local and organic meats, produce and seafood since it opened 25 years ago. All of our meats are “naturally raised” meaning no steroids, antibiotics or hormones and “humanely raised” meaning room to roam, proper shelter and gentle handling. We make every effort to buy only sustainably harvested seafood, primarily from the Gulf of Maine. We have consistently searched out New England farmers and fisherfolk to purchase product that is not only great tasting but great for the environment and local economy as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cassady Pappas
  • Catering
    Havana caters many events through the season. Farm Dinners, private parties, office parties, non-profit events, and private gatherings. Contact us to make arrangements that fit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties up to 48. There are a separate wine room, patio, and outside bar area to choose from for private functions. We can create menus from standing room appetizers and cocktails, to four-course dinner with wine pairings, with options and choices for all guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Cross street
    Wayman
  • Parking details
    Parking is generally available on the streets surrounding Havana. It is not difficult to find a spot on our end of town.
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music on weekends and Holidays. Usually two to three local musicians without amplification. Always sets the mood for that perfect evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,026 people are saying

Havana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana in Bar Harbor offers "fantastic food and service," featuring dishes like seafood paella, grilled octopus, and tenderloin. Guests rave about the "extensive wine list" and "attentive, personable service." The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and talented Chef Daniel make it a "must-visit" for those seeking a memorable dining experience.
3,026 Reviews
  1. mike VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we have had for some time. The everything was excellent - oysters, spring rolls, paella and service.

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  2. Marcia

    Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our whole group agreed that it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. While it was not inexpensive, considering the level of care taken to provide an excellent dining experience, it is actually quite reasonable. The oysters were excellent, fresh and velvety smooth. I actually got the filet, and while that isn’t the usual choice for Maine, I did not regret it.

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  3. Michele

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Bar Harbor ME. We wanted to celebrate our 40th Anniversary with a special dinner. Havana provided us with an exceptional experience! We received a card at the table wishing us a happy anniversary-nice touch! Our waitress & other staff were courteous and attentive, our meal from start to finish was full of flavors. I had the halibut and my hubby the filet. We shared and it was so tasty. Dessert was a yummy chocolate delight! Kudos to the chef and thank you to the entire staff for making this special occasion so memorable! I highly recommend dining here!

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  4. Peter

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Of all the places I have been in this world, this experience tonight...in Bar Harbor, Maine, was in my top 3. For starters, we were seated at a fabulous table for two in front of their wine collection. Waiting at our table was a beautiful hand-written card wishing us a Happy Anniversary, followed by a SPECTACULAR MEAL...for starters to share...Pulpo; Octopus, arugula, a blistered cherry tomato salsa, and furikake glazed in a harissa-tamari glazed reduction. For the main course, we shared a Seafood Paella; lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, tomatoes, peppers and smoked chicken, cooked in a saffron rice with the tradional socarrat...PLUS...Lobster Moqueca; Lobster meat simmered in a savory coconut broth with haddock, red peppers and onions, served over jasmine rice and grilled pineapple. To finish the meal, a lava cake and two Hazlenut Espresso Martinis. Be still my heart. This menu is the most innovative and distinctive I have experienced. I can't think of a single restauarant that comes even close in both Maine and New Hampshire where we are from. The next time you are up in Bar Harbor, please eat here. You will not be disappointed,

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  5. Allison VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. The paella was one of the best I have ever had. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table, and the bartender was super friendly and awesome. He knew his cocktails! Everything was top notch, except our service. Our server was friendly, but frazzled and rarely came to our table, and we had to wait a bit to be awknowledged when we first sat down. I'm not sure what what was going on as we watched him walk by us, back and forth, to another table in another section to check on them, but rarely checked on us - had to flag him down on a couple of occasions (for check, drink, etc.). I think we just had a bad service experience, which I don't think is typical as we observed all of the other waiters checking on their tables on multiple occasions. Wondering if we were just in a section he wasn't used to having. However, this was the only blip in our service. Everything else was perfect!

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  6. Christine

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Havana is now my favorite restaurant in Bar Harbor! Meghan was a wonderful and attentive server. Michael, the owner, gave us great wine suggestions for our meal. The grilled octopus (pulpo) was the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve had it in many places around the world). Summer salad was refreshing and flavorful. The paella was also delicious.

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  7. Richard

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Seafood Paella was excellent . Very EXTENSIVE wine list, Deserts were mediocre at best

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  8. Gregory

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were lucky enough to experience the new menu the first night it rolled out. The Duranzo appetizer was very tasty, albeit not a large serving size. The entree serving sizes were thankfully quite large. The grilled chicken was phenomenal…best I’ve ever had. The char was to perfection and the meat tender and juicy. We also got the seafood paella, which was lobster, shrimp, and scallops…delectable. 5/5 would go again. FYI the bread came out following the appetizer. Idk if that was by design or if there just was not a fresh batch of bread ready at the time.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has been so consistent for the past 20 years I have dined here. This visit was just as fantastic. Service, ambience, and attention to detail (Riedel water glasses) flavors for dishes and apps were so precise, blending perfectly. Havana would have a star if it were in a major city.

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  10. James

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience with excellent service!!

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FAQs

Havana is rated 4.7 stars by 3026 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Maine
  4. Northern Coast
  5. Bar Harbor

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Havana

318 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wayman
  • Neighborhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is generally available on the streets surrounding Havana. It is not difficult to find a spot on our end of town.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cassady Pappas
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music on weekends and Holidays. Usually two to three local musicians without amplification. Always sets the mood for that perfect evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Havana caters many events through the season. Farm Dinners, private parties, office parties, non-profit events, and private gatherings. Contact us to make arrangements that fit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties up to 48. There are a separate wine room, patio, and outside bar area to choose from for private functions. We can create menus from standing room appetizers and cocktails, to four-course dinner with wine pairings, with options and choices for all guests.
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