The best corned beef and cabbage with a yummy mustard that I have had maybe ever! Super bonus was…read morecooked carrots on the plate which tasted like dessert! I would go back! Not overly friendly service, but it wasn't a deal breaker. We were lucky and happened to arrive on a live music night, which was really cool.

Grabbed a quick lunch in downtown Bangor and stumbled upon this place. Unfortunately they just…read morechanged to their summer menu so several of their items weren't available. I settled on the corned beef and cabbage and I wasn't disappointed. The stone ground mustard was delicious and the star of the show. Good food and great atmosphere if you are in the area.

Ambiance and brew selection were fantastic. I haven't enjoyed the food yet but my husband highly…read morerecommends it. He also enjoys the service, and says that the bartenders are friendly.

Got into town a little late and needed a quick bite prior to retiring for the night as Nocturnem it…read morewas! Plenty of beer options to choose from along with some standard bar fare for the food. Decided to go with the steak tacos which were flavorful and filling. Staff was polite and quick with the service. Causal vibe not overly loud to carry conversation and enjoy a good drink/bite!

Ok. I'm not going to lie. When I first looked at the menu I actually headed next door to…read moreMargarita's to eat instead. Boy do I regret that decision! We came back the following night for a REAL treat... First of all, Tony was our server. What an absolute sweetheart!! He had nothing but fantastic recommendations for us. He was definitely not your standard "waiter". He spoke to us like we were regulars, which we appreciated, considering we were from Massachusetts. We ordered three of his suggestions: wings, fish and chips and the spicy margarita. Outside of what was recommended we also got the beer cheese and GIANT soft pretzel, bangers and mash and the creme brûlée. First off- this was my first time trying beer cheese, so I was beyond excited. I hate pretzels, however. Guess what?? They were BOTH SOOO GOOD!! The pretzel was the size of my giant head and was so soft & salty. It really paired well with the creamy beer cheese. I'd come back just for this appetizer every time. The wings too, actually! I was a little hesitant because I read the word "dill" on the menu but they really tasted more like Buffalo wings with a note of dill at the very end. I think I might be in love.... On to the main event! The Smithwick's beer battered fish and chips... WOW. It was a little different than I'm used to (which was a great thing in this case). The batter was thick and crispy (I'm used to thinner) and the haddock was super moist. Very fresh! I order this meal wherever I go and this is definitely in my top 3 (out of probably 50 others). I was hoping I could switch out the chips for fries because, well, I've never had traditional chips before! I must say I was pleasantly impressed though! They were the BEST and completed the dish perfectly. My fiancé had the bangers and mashed. He said it was good and very traditional. I did not indulge, so I can't relay that in my review. Last, we ended the meal with a MUST try....the creme brûlée. LEAVE ROOM FOR THIS DESSERT! The top was a hard sugar coating while the rest was truly a creamy dream. I might have to stop back in JUST for this before I head back home! 5 stars. Definitely. 6 stars for service!!

Their Bangers & Mash entree was better than expected. And with about 30 different drafts to choose…read morefrom other than a Guinness, ya can't go wrong at Finn's. The kitchen closes around 8:50pm during the week so keep that in mind. We found out too late in the evening that their jumbo pretzel was sold out. While it's tough to navigate through most every restaurant in the Trenton/Ellsworth/Bar Harbor area without the blitz of seeing t-shirts and beanies for sale, Finn's has their their own Challenge Coin for sale ($8), which was a nice find.

Low quality drinks and service, bad atmosphere, many better options in the area. Its a shame.read more

Cocktail bar in downtown Bangor, we typically stop here for a drink when we are in town. They have…read moresome interesting cocktails. They have bar food and some desserts but I have never tried any of their food. They have a large bar, lots of seats and an outside.

Expensive but has a cool speakeasy and amazing 5 star food. Can only get the 4 course dining but…read moreplenty of options. The dessert is especially good!

I have had many great meals at Novio's so disappointed to give a less than stellar review. Might…read morehave been an off night, but we were left underwhelmed by a very inconsistent meal. My spouse's pork belly starter was great, but my summer gazpacho was incredibly one acidic note. The salads were fine. Spouse's crab entrée was decent but the fried okra was completely inedible it was so tough and fibrous and roasted potatoes were hard. I was served a very strange grilled asparagus entree that was floating in a bowl full of extremely bland oat cream broth. Had to send it back. The elote risotto was ok but overstated. The pork tenderloin was excellent. Spouse's carrot cake was tough. My lemon ice cream was delicious. We will probably give them another chance, but it wasn't the level I expect from them. Service was good. Nice ambiance as always, though the place was pretty cold.

BANGIN' food spot on main street in Ellsworth. If you're staying in Ellsworth or Bar Harbor for…read morevacation, or just passing through, Acadia 876 is a worthy spot for a stop. It's classic American fare with a Jamaican & Caribbean flair. I had the fried chicken with the seasonal veggies & garlic mashed potatoes. Really good. The bar also does good work; I recommend the margarita. My partner had a burger and loved it as well. Our server was also lovely and gave great guidance on the menu and the area. Highly recommend!

Food was mediocre, music totally inappropriate. Thankfully there were no families present (to my…read moreknowledge) because of the many curse words. Our waitress Melanie was great!!!

Ellsworth's best known little brew pub is also a friendly little place to get the best beer in…read moretown. The food is above average (I recommend the baked potatoes!). Flights of beer in a small cozy setting. Oatmeal stout among the best I've had. Famous for their Red Ale. You really can't find better beer In Ellsworth!

They have traditional Cornish pasties, which my husband says are the best thing he's ever eaten. He…read morealso loves the Steak and Ale Pie. I like the Blackened Haddock Tacos and the pretzel sticks. Pro Tip: get BOTH the "beer cheese" and the "beer mustard" and get extra of both. You might have extra, but you can use the extra on sandwiches tomorrow. The extra mustard is also great with cheese and crackers as a snack. The blueberry cobbler is fantastic! The peanut butter pretzel pie did not impress my husband; he said the pretzels themselves tasted cheap, like grocery store pretzels. I have been trying to get them to add a vegetarian pasty to the menu. They have almost nothing vegetarian in there, and a Greggs style cheese and onion pasty would also be extremely traditional and surely wildly popular. PLEASE ADD A VEGETARIAN PASTY!! And/or a fish pasty, which would also be very traditional. Oooh, what about a Stargazy Pasty with leeks and cream? Now, THAT would be traditional and would certainly get some media attention. I will raise my rating to 5 stars as soon as this place adds a good vegetarian or fish Signature Entree (preferably a pasty!!). That is literally the only reason they're not getting 5 stars, that it's way too oriented towards meat eaters. (They do have a grilled cheese toasty and a vegan garden burger, so I would still go there if you are vegetarian or vegan, but keep your expectations low when it comes to selection.)

Food was delicious! It was Amazing even though it was take order!…read more Fried Jumbo shrimp were indeed jumbo! 3 bite size! Cornbread is best I've tasted, Fries and slaw could use some improvement but that is minor! Great job Stowaways's! We will be back! Try the Crazy Calamari, YUM!

Unfortunately, our dining experience fell well below expectations…read more The most significant issue was the service. Despite visiting during the off-season, when the restaurant was not particularly busy, it took approximately 45 minutes for our meals to arrive. One member of our party waited nearly 50 minutes for what was simply a sandwich. As a result, several people received their meals at different times, forcing some guests to eat alone while waiting for the rest of the table to be served. They were clearly short-staffed. The food itself was inconsistent. Some members of our party enjoyed their meals, so the kitchen is clearly capable of producing dishes that satisfy customers. However, my Chicken Alfredo was extremely disappointing. The sauce was so bland that if I had not known it was supposed to be Alfredo, I would never have guessed it contained any cheese at all. More concerning, the chicken was significantly undercooked--nearly raw in places--which is unacceptable from both a quality and food safety standpoint. While others in our group had a more positive experience with their meals, the combination of excessively slow service, poorly timed food delivery, and undercooked chicken made this a restaurant I would be hesitant to visit again. There is potential here, but significant improvements are needed in both kitchen execution and service consistency.