Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Northern Coast

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Updated October 05, 2024

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The Bradley Inn

4.9

4.9 (191)

$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

Barbara

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

The Bradley Inn is a perennial favorite for us. The service is friendly, flexible and attentive, making for fabulous evenings. Food is always great and the hosts are kind and welcoming.

Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn

4.8

4.8 (1690)

$50 and over

Modern European

Camden

About the restaurant

A refined dining experience featuring Modern New England cuisine, influenced by international cuisines and inspired by the seasons.

Executive Chef Jose Ochoa create modern dishes with subtle and unexpected flavor combinations. Awarded best overall restaurant in New England, Natalie's uniquely blends a current sense of place and time with modern techniques and the bounty of Maine.

The restaurant offers outside dining in season, with breathtaking views over the harbor and hills. Natalie's is fully air conditioned and has a full bar and lounge for cocktails and lighter fare.
Natalie's s offers A La Carte and a 5-course Grand Cru Lobster Menu.

Member of Relais & Chateaux

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Debbievip

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely evening celebrating 2 birthdays. Thanks for the special touches, Sven. It was a wonderful evening with beautiful food.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Count Down Party

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (40)

$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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CARL

Dined 3 days ago

Great selection of imaginative menu items. Good ambiance and friendly wait staff. Small plates are larger than you might think. We had no room left for dessert. We will be back!

Havana

4.7

4.7 (2907)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Julianne

Dined 5 days ago

Best place we ate in Bar Harbor! Definitely worth a visit!

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4.7

4.7 (1585)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

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

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melanievip

Dined 5 days ago

Our food was fabulous. Highly recommend shrimp and dumplings. Food presentation was unusual and impressive. A foodie’s delight!

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4.7

4.7 (288)

$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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julia

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing everything, but oh boy, the crab cakes… the best I’ll ever have in my life.

Buck's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (105)

$50 and over

Seafood

Brooksville

About the restaurant

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Buck's Restaurant can be found at the end of a granite walkway lined with edible herbs in the small oceanfront town of Brooksville. We’re only a stone’s throw away from picturesque Buck’s Harbor and just across the road from historic Condon’s Garage, made famous by Robert McCloskey’s beloved children’s book “One Morning in Maine.” We’re also directly adjacent to the Buck’s Harbor Market—under common ownership—which has been the center of community life for over 75 years.

At Buck's Restaurant, our goal is to combine fine dining with friendly, observant service in a casual setting. Our menu features inventive dishes made with freshly caught seafood, premium meats and locally grown produce. Many of our dishes are gluten-free, and tasty vegetarian options are always available. For shellfish lovers, we offer a raw bar stocked with oysters and clams harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Penobscot Bay.

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Patrick

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Our favorite dining experience. Setting, ambience, service, food - all outstanding! Highly recommended!

Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

4.6

4.6 (1967)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

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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Georgevip

Dined 1 day ago

Terrific dining experience in a dramatic, timeless, gorgeous setting. Outstanding meal. Impecable service. Lovely wine list. When we are back in this part of the country, we will be back.

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Whipped Blueberry Cheesecake

Ocean Point Kitchen at Bluebird Ocean Point Inn

4.5

4.5 (58)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Boothbay Harbor

About the restaurant

Come gather at Ocean Point Kitchen and take in Maine's most commanding ocean front restaurant views. Look back at your day of adventure while enjoying locally-sourced seafood choices, seasonal salads, and crafted handhelds you seek in a Maine getaway. Whether you are pulling up at our bar or bringing another chair over to your group by the ocean's edge, make your memories and break bread into the night with us.

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Thomas

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Great chef. The food was outstanding. Excellent wait staff and bartender.

Noble Kitchen + Bar

4.3

4.3 (584)

$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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a truly outstanding meal. Cocktails, food and service were phenomenal. It’s in the Brunswick Inn, but Noble is an exception to the hotel restaurant rule and can stand on its own. There is a lot of culinary skill in this kitchen. The Inn looks like a nice place to stay as well, but the restaurant is not to be missed!

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