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Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor, ME

Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

4.7 (2041)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1 Newport Dr., Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Dallessandro
  • Neighborhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Parking details
    valet parking available
  • Entertainment
    Live piano nightly from 6-10 p.m.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,041 people are saying

Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Romantic

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn offers a "breathtaking view" of the harbor, complemented by "phenomenal food and service." It's an "elegant and romantic" setting with live piano music enhancing the ambiance. Guests commend the "attentive" staff and the exceptional dining experience, making it "a must-visit" in Bar Harbor.
2,041 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is beautiful and there is a piano playing the whole time which www very nice The food was good. We had salads and the scallops and the filet. My medium rare filet was over cooked but the plate otherwise was pretty good. Our server seemed overwhelmed as he kept telling us he had to go check on 3 or four other tables before bringing our wine, apps etc each time

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  2. Debby

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience! We had a stunning table with an ocean view! The pianist was exceptional! The server Claire was so amazing! The meal and drinks were fantastic! It was a birthday meal and the staff gave us special treatment!! Thank you!

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  3. Elizabeth

    Dallas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner by a window with a beautiful view!

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  4. Shahrbanu VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience. The view was awesome, our waitress was absolutely fantastic and made our time even more special. The oysters with blueberry sauce were the best.

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  5. Robert VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak over cooked. Meal comped. All else wonderful

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  6. Faith

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding server, excellent food, good timing on courses, beautuful view. A great choice

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  7. Mark VIP

    Chicago / Illinois24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in the Bar Harbor area recently for our first time for a quick anniversary trip. We enjoyed dinners in 3 places - The Reading Room, McKays, and the Brasserie Le Brun. Of the 3, the Reading Room has by far the best views, overlooking the ocean. Staff kindly accommodated our request for a table by the window (highly recommend). The restaurant was busy and relatively noisy, and service was reasonably attentive but slow (over an hour for entrees to arrive). Food quality was fine to good and wine list was ok if somewhat sparse for a “special event” place like this one. Lazy Lobster and surf/turf were both “ok.” Would return for the views but suggest better food at the other 2 spots.

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  8. Candice

    Central Texas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful views and experience. Celebrated our 20th anniversary there. Service was wonderful, food and drinks were good!

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  9. Diane

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tyler and Violet were wonderful. Provided great service

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  10. Lucas

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unforgettable experience! Our waiter Tyler was very knowledgeable and friendly! Many memories were made this night!

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Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2041 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

1 Newport Dr., Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    valet parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Dallessandro
  • Entertainment
    Live piano nightly from 6-10 p.m.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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