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1. Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn
4.7
Exceptional(2016)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bar Harbor
Booked 40 times today
The Reading Room offers guests of the Bar Harbor Inn, visitors to Bar Harbor, and our dearly loved regulars a distinguished fine dining experience overlooking Frenchman Bay.Serving breakfast and dinner daily, the Reading Room is a one of a kind dining experience. Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views.Start your evening with locally farmed oysters while deciding between our signature Beef Short Ribs or Filet and Lobster Tail fresh from the boats on the Harbor. Linger over a slice of Maine Blueberry Pie while you enjoy a crafted cocktail and soft piano music.Smart casual attire is preferred, but not required. We do not accept parties exceeding 6 people. Please note that we are not able to guarantee tables by the window.We look forward to seeing you!
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2. McKay's Public House
4.6
Exceptional(624)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bar Harbor
Booked 34 times today
McKay's Public House serves savory pub fare in a quaint space—complete with a lovely outdoor garden. The menu offers a fine balance of classic American, English, and Irish pub fare in conjunction with fine-dining and casual favorites. Try some of the restaurant's special seafood risotto or spoil yourself with a Maine lobster and bone-in ribeye. McKay's Public House also offers a tidy list of comfort grub, including burgers, fish 'n chips and simple but elegant salads and soups. A popular neighborhood haunt, McKay's is a nice spot for socializing or enjoying a leisurely bite. The dining area includes an intimate bar, where guests can enjoy a drink. McKay's also boast a serene garden and a second-floor dining room that is ideal for quiet conversations. Come find us right in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor!
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3. Brasserie LeBrun
4.7
Exceptional(314)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bar Harbor
Booked 24 times today
Brasserie Le Brun is all about pairing beloved French classics with locally sourced ingredients. Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, Maine, we are within walking distance of many great hotels and inns. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, including signature dishes like Steak Frites and Escargot, alongside vegetarian delights such as our Mushroom Bolognese. Whether you're savoring our culinary creations or enjoying a meticulously crafted cocktails at our extensive bar, your experience at Brasserie Le Brun promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.
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4. Havana
4.8
Exceptional(2976)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Bar Harbor
Booked 43 times today
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.
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5. The Chart Room
4.3
Awesome(411)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bar Harbor
Booked 25 times today
Locally owned and operated for over thirty years, the Chart Room Restaurant offers an array of fresh seafood, steaks and more. Try the Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut while enjoying the expansive views of Frenchman's Bay in Hulls Cove. Nestled along the water's edge just two miles from the heart of Bar Harbor, the Chart Room is a classic Maine seafood dining experience that is a favorite of visitors and locals alike! With a full bar, plenty of outdoor seating, cozy tables for two as well as space for your large group gathering, the Chart Room has it all. Enjoy local oysters and cocktails while seated at our new pier, or dine inside on a 12oz prime rib while overlooking the changing tide. We take a limited amount of reservations so that way walk in guests are still able to join us. Our last lunch and dinner of the season will be on October 27th.
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6. Porcelli's
4.2
Awesome(73)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bar Harbor
Booked 11 times today
Ciao, benvenuto and welcome to Porcelli’s, located in the heart of Bar Harbor's scenic waterfront district. Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine and delicious curated cocktails and hand picked fine Italian wines. Come for our fresh antipasti, handmade pasta, and one of a kind Florentine steaks. Relax on our outdoor patio, cozy dining room, or reserve our private space upstairs for intimate gatherings, all while taking in the sites and scenes of our historic island, a short distance from Acadia. Come and share your island adventures with us! We open May 8th for the 2025 Season and cant wait to meet you
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7. Copita
4.8
Exceptional(346)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Bar Harbor
Booked 6 times today
Copita is a small Mediterranean inspired restaurant seeking to bring the freshest local and imported ingredients from our kitchen to your table.
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8. The Nor'Easter Pound & Market
4.3
Awesome(197)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bar Harbor
Northeast Harbor's premier lobster pound with a waterview! Enjoy our full menu and bar, lovely mountain and water views from every seat, and meet a lobsterman in person at the Nor'Easter Pound & Market. Located near Acadia National Park, with a laidback and comfortable feel mixed with elevated yet affordable dishes. Locally owned, locally loved. Now open DAILY. We do not accept reservations for outdoor tables due to the possibility of inclement weather. Tables will be saved indoors only-- if you arrive and a table is available outdoors we will do our best to move you out! Our deck and bar are saved for walk-ins on a first come first served basis. Thank you!
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9. Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• German • Blue Hill
Booked 4 times today
The Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant serves Alsatian-inspired cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients. Chef Owen Royce-Nagel and his wife, both Sommelier- and Cicerone-certified, Lizzie Szczepaniak, have been crafting their concept and menu over the last two decades all across the world. Dishes are intended to be shared and bread (from Tinder Hearth!) is meant to be broken in their cozy dining room and pub. The beverage program features a natural and biodynamic wine list, classic cocktails, and craft Maine beer. Located in the heart of the Blue Hill Peninsula, in between Camden and Acadia National Park, it is the perfect place to gather with friends and family.
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10. North Beacon Oyster
new
(0)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rockland
Booked 1 time today
Located on Main Street steps away from The Strand, the Farnsworth Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and other Rockland attractions, North Beacon Oyster offers a modern variety of fresh, local selections to please a wide variety of cravings in a bright, friendly space. From a varied selection of locally cultivated oysters and seafood to Maine-raised beef, from produce grown on local soil to beers produced by award-winning Maine breweries, from internationally lauded wine selections to carefully crafted cocktails, NBO has something for everyone. Make reservations for a table or walk in and grab a seat at this local favorite to enjoy great food and beverages in a boisterous and welcoming space in the heart of Rockland and midcoast Maine.

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