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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Northern Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!


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Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn
4.8
4.8 (1748)
$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


Top review
Irina
Dined 1 day ago
The quality of the food items was just outstanding . Everything we ordered was delicious
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Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant
4.9
4.9 (71)
$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.





Top review
Teri
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
A special birthday dinner served by wonderful Laura and Lizzie in a private room. Barncastle's food is beautifully plated and garnished and always delicious. I highly recommend Thursday's fish fry . . . my favorite. Thank you, Owen and Lizzie, for feeding us so beautifully.
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Copita
4.9
4.9 (364)
$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.
Top review
SteveVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Con Enid t location, incomparable staff always warm and welcoming. And not the least, amazing cuisine
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Frannys Bistro
4.8
4.8 (1693)
$50 and over
American
Camden
About the restaurant
Open Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.






Top review
SoraliaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Charming restaurant with delicious food! Highly recommend.
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Mussels For Jen
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Shrimp Linguine
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Brasserie LeBrun
4.7
4.7 (350)
$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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KeithVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Our dinner was excellent, with outstanding service by Mark adding to a very pleasant evening. Several creative options plus a wide variety of tasty choices. A bigger-than-average wine list allowed us to make a perfect pairing.
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Escargot
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French Onion Soup
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Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn
4.7
4.7 (2095)
$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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PATRICIAVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great place, beautiful views, good ambience. The clam chowder was very good. The service very attentive
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Maine Blueberry Pie
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Pomelia
4.7
4.7 (54)
$30 and under
Italian
Brunswick
About the restaurant
Welcome to Pomelia, where we bring the authentic flavors of Sicily to your table with a menu inspired by traditional recipes and rich culinary heritage. From delicious pastas and focaccia-style pizzas to iconic Sicilian street food, every dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients and a passion for flavor and warm hospitality.

We’re passionate about more than just food—we love sharing the stories and traditions that make Sicilian cuisine special. At Pomelia, every meal celebrates flavor, culture, and connection, served with warmth and a smile.

Step into our colorful, retro-modern restaurant and experience a space designed for joy and connection. Whether you’re visiting for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a special night out, our lively decor and friendly vibe make Pomelia the perfect destination for any occasion.
Top review
Karen
Dined 2 days ago
Pomelos has a wonderful selection of dishes, and animal protein is not the main feature — great news for vegans and vegetarians.
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Aperitivo Hour! 3-5PM
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Havana
4.7
4.7 (3040)
$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
AmoVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience! Thanks for the food, bread and nice services
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Farm Salad
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Seafood Paella
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McKay's Public House
4.6
4.6 (661)
$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!
Top review
Tom
Dined 3 days ago
Cute place and great food! We dined inside on second floor and our server Cheltsey was delightful and not only helped guide us to some delicious dishes she was also able to help with questions from two visitors! Highly recommend!
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Fish & Chips
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The Chart Room
4.5
4.5 (440)
$31 to $50
American
Bar Harbor
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Katherine
Dined 3 days ago
We went here twice. The first time reservations out on the waterfront patio. It was amazing food- the poke was so fabulous, we ordered it the second time we came, stuffed some was fantastic and provided a second day meal for us! Chowder and steamers - just as we expected, great. On the 4th, it was busy and where we planned to dine was closed for the Holiday, they accommodated everyone who came to the door and all staff jumped in to make things worked smoothly! What a great team, great atmosphere and great food!!
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