Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Northern Coast

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Northern Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Bradley Inn

4.9

4.9 (188)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

New Harbor

About the restaurant

The Bradley Inn, on the point close to the Pemaquid Lighthouse, is one of the finest restaurants in the area, which is open to the public, serving gourmet food made from local and sustainable fare.

The dining room exudes casual elegance with its wooden tables, blue glassware, and soft nautical lighting, looking out towards the back gardens.

Designed with a nautical theme, the tavern is warm and inviting, with its shiplap walls, wooden ship models, and muted lighting.

Chef Ross Moskwa is known for his soups and a menu that incorporates a flavor profile that is somewhat unique to the area. He is a master at providing Gluten Free foods, plus accommodating other food allergies and preferences. He knows the struggle personally so understands the importance of avoiding cross contamination and how to offer delicious foods that meet our guests needs.

Enjoy your meal with a signature cocktail, a craft beer or wine from our extensive wine menu. Non-alcoholic options available.

Top review

LP623vip

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

We love the Bradley Inn. Service is great and the food is delicious!

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (34)

$31 to $50

German

Blue Hill

About the restaurant

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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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent place with ambience and an unusual menu beautifully prepared and well-served. Portions are generous; the ingredients are fresh and often novel; the dishes transcend the predictable down-east fare; and prices are reasonable for the quality provided.

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1549)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

Located on Chestnut Street, a neighborhood restaurant serving delicious food.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

As always the dining experience at Franny’s was wonderful. From cocktails to appetizers to entrees to dessert it was superb. The service was attentive and thoughtful in spite of it being a busy Friday night. Huge thanks to Jen for adjusting my reservation time. I really appreciate the accommodation. And I have to add that I always enjoy the ambiance and music at Franny’s- great playlist.

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4.8

4.8 (314)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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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Yvonne

Dined 5 days ago

A thoroughly enjoyable evening on a quiet Thursday after the tourists were gone. Nice window table, excellent waiter - Austin - who was friendly and helpful in his descriptions of the various dishes. Getting a taste of the wine before deciding on a full bottle was great. Seafood risotto was spiced just right, the harissa broth not overpowering. I enjoyed 2 starters for my meal since the lamb chops and the sea scallops sounded equally enticing. Blueberry pancakes cotta topped out evening, a nice lighter dessert, though the blueberries on top weren't the classic Maine blues.

Islesford Dock Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (301)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

The Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery is just that - a restaurant and gallery on a dock on Islesford, Little Cranberry Island, Maine. We have a large greenhouse right out back that produces a good amount of our produce, source our lobsters from the fisherman's co-op just next door, and use Gulf of Maine seafood almost exclusively. The menu is rounded out with naturally raised meats and chicken and the service is casual but professional, warm and inviting. Make sure you get out to Islesford Dock while you're here in the area by taking the Beal & Bunker mail boat that makes multiple trips back and forth every day or take one of the several other tour boats out.

We are closed Mondays throughout the Summer. Starting in September we will be open for dinner service only, and we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Season ends October 1st.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

We had the most magical night here. It was our anniversary and we’re staying in bar harbor. We took the 4:30 mailboat (Beal and bunker pier) from north east harbor which was super cute, lots of locals headed out to the island and was $35 each, round trip and you can pay right on the boat, no reservation required in the off season. Beautiful ride through the islands that brought us to the dock right next to the restaurant. We arrived around 5:15 and had brought a bottle of wine and walked along the beach before returning to the dock for our 6:30 reservation. We sat inside with an incredible view of the sunset. The lobster poutine herb fries were one of the best things I’ve ever had. Well come back next year just for that! And the lobster roll and fish of the day were phenomenal. The staff were all super nice and we adored our server, Precious. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to chat with us about the island. After heading outside to watch the sunset we hopped on the mailboat home and the stars were unreal. One of the best views I’ve ever seen. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. It truly felt like we stepped into a page in a fairytale and we will remember our night forever!

Brasserie LeBrun

4.7

4.7 (253)

$31 to $50

French

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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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MaineFoodieGalvip

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Outstanding! Dinner entrees, desserts and drinks were excellent and our waiter was fantastic too. Highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed. By far the BEST restaurant in Bar Harbor. Thank you for an outstanding evening and experience! Cheers to the Chef and all staff

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4.5

4.5 (564)

$31 to $50

American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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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Russ & Dee

Dined 4 days ago

As always one of our favorites. Menu choices galore. Efficient caring service. Quality preparation and flavor. Mussels, salad, meatloaf, painkillers and great carrot cake. Slightly disappointed there was no monkfish, neither in the chowder nor cioppino so I chose otherwise. Definitely a must try. We’ve enjoyed McKay’s for better than 2 years. So glad the 1896 structure was moved rather than torn down! Imagine the lost history.

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

The Nor'Easter Pound & Market

4.4

4.4 (185)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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 save outdoor tables for reservations due to 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! SAVED ROOM FOR WALK INS!

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Allisonvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The meal was incredible, especially the ratatouille tart, fish tacos, and the blueberry pie for dessert. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive, and so were the host staff from rhetorical moment we walked in. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Lobster Cocktail

Noble Kitchen + Bar

4.3

4.3 (580)

$31 to $50

American

Brunswick

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brunswick, Maine, Noble Kitchen + Bar serves local, elevated cuisine. Masterfully blending culinary traditions, contemporary techniques and seasonal flavour profiles, our Chef Meghan Fairman expertly creates thoughtful and artistically crafted menus that focus on honoring high-quality ingredients and their origins. This attention to detail follows to the bar, where freshly squeezed juices, old-school bartending techniques, and a wide array of available spirits, are meticulously melded to perfection. Locally crafted, small-batch breweries are represented alongside a diverse wine program focused on highly allocated and unique wines. With an inviting dining room and outdoor patio, we encourage you to come and experience the wonderfully crafted artistry of our culinary team.

A slow food restaurant, we suggest parties of two to four persons allocate two hours for service.

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Chrisvip

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

I never expected such a world class restaurant to be hidden inside a college town hotel, but Noble makes a visit to tiny Brunswick, Maine worthwhile. The outdoor patio - with firepit - was a quiet, fenced-in oasis off a busy street, with propane heaters to extend the season into fall. The wine list is well-curated with unique by the glass or bottle selections at reasonable prices. Servers were friendly and eager to please. The menu is creative and superbly executed by its female executive chef, who sources from a lot of local and sustainable purveyors. We were blown away by everything we tried. Put this place on your dining bucket list!

Porcelli's

4.2

4.2 (43)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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!

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Dennis

Dined 3 days ago

When we arrived, we were offered an outside table however it was on the side of the restaurant and there were no other diners. We elected to accept the original table we had scheduled. First course salads were delicious! We then ordered our meals. One meal was Cioppino and the other was Chicken Piccata. The seafood stewwas very good and ample seafood was served with two thinly sliced pieces of focaccia. The piccata dish came with a a few pieces of chicken drowning in sauce. No pasta was offered with the piccata. When we asked about this, we were told the dish was not served with pasta. We then asked for a side of pasta to which we were told, we would be required to order a pasta entree if we wanted pasta. We rejected ordering another entree just to get some pasta. This soured the remainder of our meal experience, ate what we were served, paid our check and will never return! Very disappointed.

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