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    Jordan Pond House

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Claudine R.

    The good. You can get in quickly without a reservation but I imagine during a busy time you want a reservation. If you sit outside it's a beautiful view. The popovers were good. The lobster roll and chicken sandwich were not. But the blueberry ice cream. It's a must. They are really busy so service is not great but the view and the ice cream make it worth the trip

    Popover
    Karina A.

    We stopped at Jordan Pond House on a rainy day after summiting Mt Penobscot and bailing on the rest of the peaks due to the poor weather. It was a welcomed break- we were seating very quickly despite how busy it seemed. They told us 35-45 min, but we got seated in 15 (just enough time to get our packs put in our car and walk back to the restaurant!). Once seated, we were waited on very quickly. Our server, Luca, was wonderful. Of course, we tried the popover- it was light and paired excellently with the butter and jam. It did need the butter to add some salt. I really enjoyed the soft interior (almost custard-like). We then tried the brisket poutine. The portion was insanely large! Perfect for two of us to share. My only criticism here is that the brisket wasn't very tender. However, the flavor was good and all of the parts (potato, cheese curds, and meat) paired very well together. We also tried the lobster stew- this was incredible and so delicious. Very creamy and a generous portion of lobster. Finally, we ended with the blueberry bread pudding, which is made with their popover. It was such a unique style of bread pudding, very soft on the inside, which some large blueberry pieces. We really enjoyed it. We were very pleased with our meal overall, I just felt they it was a little pricier than I would have liked (the brisket was fairly priced for sure. Coffee, not so much).

    Popover in the box....
    Ronda D.

    To be honest, we didn't eat here.... We did visit twice and have a snack upstairs at the snack and grill area. The secret for the popovers is to walk into the restaurant past the huge long line and order the popovers fresh- barely any wait! Yes, you don't get to sit out back on the lawn and be waited on- but do you really need to be pampered all the time? Jordon pond house has great t's and gifts, if looking for some items. Tons of blueberry items. We got the coffee and some patches for the hikes we had already accomplished.

    Clam Chowder
    Rafael A.

    This restaraunt is located by the Jordan Pond trail and is a great spot to get lunch after the hike around the Jordan Pond, which takes a couple of hours. Since we came with our dog, we were seated outdoors. The outdoor seating is very vast and you are 8-9 feet from the next table. The views from the restaraunt to the Jordan Pond are excellent as well and make for a good dining experience. Service here is very good and prompt, which you will need after the hike. For food - we got the kale scenario and clam chowder. The clam chowder was excellent and the kale scenario salad was good as well but a little too salty. For the main courses, I got the lobster roll. It wasn't spicy or salty and was simply perfect. My son had the popover pie and he really liked the creamy taste of the chicken and vegetables. My wife and son had the local cider and they liked it. I had the blueberry lemonade and it was very sweet and they didn't have straws, which I didn't like. Overall, I recommend this restaraunt to anyone who is in the area.

    Nicole B.

    I knew without a reservation we would likely have quite a wait time to get a table (which we did have to wait about 45 minutes or so), but we had just finished a long day of hiking the Bubbles then the Jond Pond loop so I figured we should try to get a table and at least try out the famous popovers. Plus it's a beautiful area, so why not sit down for a little bit and enjoy a meal? While we waited for our table, we explored the area a little bit and also explored their gift shop. There's plenty to buy, and they even sell their jam and popover mix which we bought both to take home for family to try. Once seated, we actually had quite a wait before someone came to take our order as well then there was a long wait for our food to come out also. After a long day of hiking with a toddler and a baby, I instantly regretted choosing to stop for food here. This is definitely not a place to go after being tired from a long day of hiking or when youre hungry or when your babies are ready to call it a day. If I'm being honest, the food wasn't impressive either. It was just okay. The popovers are nothing to brag about. I have never had or heard of popovers before so I didn't know what to expect but I felt they were a bit burned? I also felt they could've given a little more butter and jam with them as well. We also ordered pasta (so the kids could eat too). Nothing fancy there. But we ended with the blueberry ice cream for dessert and we were happy with that at least. Jordan Pond house is definitely a place you'd stop by for the views and to enjoy for historical purposes. 100% a place for tourists. It's a place I'd try once just to say I did it since I was in Acadia and likely won't get to come back, but I wouldn't necessarily come here for the food itself.

    The dining room - relatively plain but spacious.
    Nathan T.

    First of all, for those expecting New York City quality Haddock service - please reset your brain, you're in the woods in Maine, reset your expectations too while you are at it. You come here for POPOVERS people, not the OTHER stuff. Unless that other stuff is exceptional views, charming scenery and wildlife. You certainly don't come here for the cocktails or expecting your little children will have the best dang grilled cheese of their little lives. Again: popovers. They arrive cold? SEND THEM BACK! That's what you do, right? Things occassionally get cold. We had a fantastic meal that aligned with our EXPECTATIONS which were set at an appropriate level for a PACKED tourist destination in Maine. Honeslty, this restaurant turns tables like Jesus, so a little grace can be allowed should your haddock not be like Gordon Ramsey himself placed it on your plate. Our Chicken Popover Pies were fantastic - we thought they were bananas good. The lady at the table next to us? She sent hers back TWICE because it was 'too cold' (we could see it literally steaming) and then got something else she complained about. Obviously she needed to vacation somewhere more southern...like Texas, perhaps. This is a sweet spot if you know what you're getting into - don't expect the frikkin best meal you've ever had in your life but expect to have a great time and some tasty popovers too. Unless you're a food snob then stay the HECK AWAY you won't get it and you never will and that's okay with the rest of us.

    Overcooked dried haddock: $35
    Elizabeth W.

    The scenic setting is about all this place has going. After doing the pond loop trail, we had reservations at 4 pm and sat down to an early dinner. The popovers were great and came with butter and jam, and a swarm of yellow jackets. The hard lemonade and lavender gin were great. The food was barely edible. The haddock should be covered in butter and breadcrumbs. This is really hard to mess up but the haddock was so overcooked and dry, it was sawdust. The kids mac and cheese was penne with what tasted like Velveeta and nacho cheese? It was absolutely disgusting. After sending back the inedible haddock with overcooked green beans, I asked for spinach salad with no blue cheese. Of course they added blue cheese. I had to send that back too. The icing on the cake was as someone was originally bringing out our meals, they tripped and dropped half of an order of potato chips on the ground. No apology and no effort to bring out more. We had to ask if we could have more chips since it mostly ended up on the ground 10 feet away. Also concerning no one bothered to pick it up. Everyone just walked over and stepped in this pile if chips! It wasn't like 3 chips. It was like half a platter.... I went and got my own plasticware from the popover prosecco stand since no effort was made to bring me another fork after sending back 2 plates. I rarely complain and after hiking all day, I was starving and would have practically eaten anything. But next time I will know to skip this place. Hike and eat a picnic lunch or dinner. Definitely don't eat at this tourist trap. I am just praying I don't get food poisoning.

    Popovers
    Ray N.

    I went to the popover cafe, where they have beverages and popovers. The popovers were great, and the location was beautiful. You can see the pond, as well as the surrounding mountains. We also shared a bottle of prosecco. It was delightful!

    French dip
    Leila S.

    This place was beautiful! Beautiful views of the pond with surrounding flowers while you enjoy yummy popovers, it was my first time! The waiter was kind and assisted in explaining the best options from the menu. I had the lobster popover and cup of coffee while my boyfriend had the French dip and his mom had popovers with jam and butter.

    Grace D.

    A must do by any guidebook, popovers and tea at the Jordan Pond House! Rather than get reservations, which are recommended if you'd like decent seating, I popped over to the Popover and Prosecco Bar. The popovers were warm and delicious, classic with the strawberry jam and butter. Scenery was gorgeous, even in the heat wave. I went for an iced Chai Tea Latte, and now I'm determined to add them to my repertoire, amazing! Afterwards a short stroll by the lake completes the experience, and if you're a Passport person, the stamp is in the gift shop.

    Jordan Pond
    Charles L.

    Amazing location with good food. Our family stopped in for lunch. We all had popovers that are the Hallmark of the Jordan Pond House Restaurant, slathered with butter and strawberry jam. The lobster roll was very good, the kale salad with quinoa was good, the lentil soup was excellent, the lobster stew was excellent. We had a wonderful set of desserts, including blueberry bread, pudding, and a good pop over ice cream sundae. Our service was excellent. The setting is amazing, indoor or outdoor with a beautiful view of Jordan Pond. Please note that parking is an enormous challenge, some of us took the bus to get here.

    Popover with butter and jam
    Carolyn B.

    Such an awesome adventure at Jordan Pond House. Gorgeous hike around the peaceful lake. Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. Popovers were amazing!

    Popover with strawberry jam
    Chris W.

    Just know that this is a commercialized restaurant experience. The food is priced like Disneyland. It was not a bad experience, though. You can either sit and be served by a server or stand in a line and get drinks, including cocktails and beer and popovers. We wanted a little more so we put our name in to get a table and sit outside with our dog Autumn. We ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, a spinach and bacon salad that had a delicious hazelnut crumble on it. Both items were delicious and we ordered two popovers which were beyond amazing. Because we've been on a lobster kick we did inquire about the pricing and yesterday it was $42 for Jordan Pond restaurant so expect to pay $42 even for a lobster pop over which has 4 ounces of lobster. You can do the 3.5 mile hike around The pond and then have lunch at the restaurant. It is an incredible experience that I wouldn't pass up if I were you!

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    Ask the Community - Jordan Pond House

    When does the restaurant open for the season? We're visiting at the end of May and were hoping to check it out.

    I believe they open in mid-May, not confirmed yet, but usually opens around May 15th-20th

    Is there parking lot? Dogs allowed?

    There is a large parking lot but very crowded and congested. Used by people going to see the carriage roads too. Allow a lot of time to find parking or use the shuttle system.

    Are dogs permitted outside?

    Yes! We brought ours when we dined outside then hit the trail.

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