Got there with an 8:30 pm reservation, didn't get our food until 9:30…read more They did give us blueberry sorbet for the long wait so honestly the service was great! Probably just an off day in the kitchen. Hopefully that wasn't the norm. I had the seared Scallops and my husband had the braised beef short ribs.....I am not sure if it was because it was so long to get it, if the serving size was so small, or I'm just a big back but we were both still hungry at the end of it. Great place for a special occasion. The view is absolutely stunning and I bet sunset would be incredible there.

Came in for drinks while on vacation in BH. Sadly the weather was poor and the Terrace wasn't open…read morethat day, so we opted for bar stools in their bar area. The restaurant's bar area was upscale. We had a great view of the dining room where there was a pianist playing. The restaurant is pretty formal - this would be a good place for a special occasion. They have a semi-private long dining table off in an alcove near the exit from the restaurant to the hotel lobby which looked nice for an event. We stuck to drinks only and had a couple rounds of espresso martinis. Their espresso martini was very good, and only $16 if I remember correctly. If it had been in budget, it would have been nice to stay at this hotel - upscale and a great location with water views.

Truly a gem! I didn't expect to find this level of food in Bar Harbor since it's the town closest…read moreto a Acadia national park. I assumed it's a touristy town but they really hold it down at Project Social. Every single thing we ordered was exceptional. I'd recommend to try as many dishes as you can. We ordered fresh oysters, clam chowder, octopus, lobster crepe, butternut squash soup and open face Bahn mi sandwich. I'd say the sandwich was least liked because it was falling apart with every bite but flavor-wise everything was perfect. The service was also exceptional. Nushi was really helpful with choosing dishes and making sure we had everything we needed. 10/10!! Would come back in a heartbeat

10/10 experience - a must try for foodies and people wanting to try unique foods in a picturesque…read moresetting. Do yourself a favor and get the mushroom toast and octopus dishes. The toast was our favorite dish all week, with the mushrooms being perfectly cooked and the chèvre bringing a creaminess and slight funk to the dish. The octopus somehow had a melt in your mouth texture with a strong barbecue flavor and delicious sauces. We also ordered the ceviche, scallops, crab cakes, and duck tacos. It was all delicious, and flavors were well-balanced, meaning acids and fats were paired well together. Food presentation was exceptional. Service was incredible, in that our waiter answered all of our questions and food came quickly. Additionally, my wife and I showed up at 5:30 and were promptly seated. I think being offset from the main intersection some helps with crowds. Ambiance was top tier with the water feature and greenery.

It was a rainy day in the Bar Harbor area so we were looking for inside things to do. A wine…read moretasting was the perfect pastime. The tasting room is beautiful and rustic. Very cozy with several tables. Find a good seat and enjoy table side service. We chose 2 flights and one extra add on. It was fun to try the cranberry and blueberry wines local to the area. Very different (and sweet) from what I'm used to. We got some cheese spread from the cooling station and some crackers to enjoy with our tastings. Everything was wonderful. I enjoyed this rainy day diversion. I took a couple of bottles home. Can't wait to share them with friends.

We went to Bar Harbor last week. We spent part of our first day at the Bar Harbor. The owner, Kyle,…read moregave us a wonderful tour of the winery. The family loved it. It was very educational and the wines were terrific! We brought several bottles home. I highly recommend this experience!

After reading several Reddit reviews, we found that Havana was frequently mentioned as the best…read morerestaurant in Bar Harbor, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered several dishes and were thoroughly impressed. We started with the tostada, which featured wonderfully smoky brisket with a richness reminiscent of pork belly. Our summer salad with whipped feta was also delicious. The "Gambas" shrimp appetizer was probably our favorite of the night, full of layered buttery, spicy flavors reminiscent of an Indian curry. We also loved the mussels appetizer, served in a briny broth simmered with smoked pork and chorizo. The seasoning and flavor profiles of every dish were surprising and exceeded our expectations. We all agreed that Havana is a must try for all foodies!

4.5 stars. My husband and I had a spectacular dinner here while visiting Acadia National Park…read more There was live music near the bar inside and the whole restaurant has a great vibe. We were sat in a romantic back space near the wine cellar wall and it was beautiful. We both enjoyed drinks as recommended by the very friendly sommelier and loved the bread and dips that started our meal. For my entree I ordered lobster moqueca which was amazing- like the best seafood stew I've ever had served with fluffy rice. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because the dessert was disappointing compared to how delicious the rest of our meal was. We ordered the tart and it was pretty mid. Also- we visited for his birthday and they had a handwritten birthday card on the table which was very sweet.

It will never be the same as it once was. A beautiful, quiet delightful vineyard with ambiance…read more Spent many afternoon with a bottle of wine and a cheese platter overlooking the grapes. Thanks for the special memories.

Another amazing experience at Cellardoor. This time it was for dinner with Black Goat Test Kitchen…read moreand Cellardoor Winery. This was our second dinner with the duo and both experiences were perfect. The winery closed just before the event started so we had run of the farmhouse. I love the gift shop and heading out to the deck that overlooks the vineyard with my first wine of the evening. Last night's dinner was held at the long bar in the farmhouse. Here the chefs prepared everything right in front of us. The super authentic, approachable chefs answered all our questions about the menu, local ingredients and process. Each dish was layered with flavors and textures. Every dish was regular sized, no mini tastes here, no leaving hungry. Wine served complimented each course and Bettina (Cellardoor owner) pulled a couple of extra pours of different wines just for more comparisons. Very fun! These are small, intimate dining experiences that we don't often get to experience. I saw this dinner on their website and said "why not?" Now I am going back to sign up for more!

Mckays is a great choice for dinner in the Bar Harbor area. I came here with my family and dog…read moreafter spending the afternoon in Arcadia Park. The hostess was very friendly to us (and our dog) and seated us outside. The service here was very quick and friendly. For food - I would say some of the appetizers and entrees are on the smaller side. I had the calamari and while we were told it was for 3 people, it might have been enough for two people at most. My son really liked the meat loaf and said its a great choice for dinner, but the portion wasn't very big. Meanwhile, I had the lobster roll and quite frankly it could have been better. There was very little lobster and too much bread, but they did give us potatoes as well. I enjoyed my dinner at McKays and can say they have good food with great service.

An absolute skip. We were recommended the fish and chips as…read moretheir "specialty". It had the consistency of a sponge. Service was slow. Prices did not equal what we were served. They have nice outdoor seating, but skeeters all over the place.

Great food, ambience and service. I enjoyed my meal and we picked up some interesting wines to take…read moreback to our vacation house. The staff was super efficient and welcoming. Even the music the played was fun. A nice departure from fried foods in the area. Definitely worth a visit.

Had a really unpleasant experience at Phoenix and will definitely not be going back. My wife and I…read moretake a seat at the bar around 6:30 pm; Restaurant is about half full. Wife asks to try a white wine. Gets delivered in a glass that is just out of the dishwasher and is piping hot. Woman who is main bar tender says to young woman trainee bartender that glass is too hot and in future should not use hot glasses for white wine. Gives it to my wife anyway; wine sample is very warm in glass. My wife asks to try another white wine to which main bartender hands her glass with microscopic sample while saying in an unfriendly voice "you know you cant try every wine in the bar". We are both stunned at this nasty and completely unwarranted comment. Btw this is a wine bar; asking for a taste of an unfamiliar wine before a $15-&18 pour is completely common and normal. A few minutes later a regular walks in with a friend; main bartender calls out by name a friendly greeting. By that time we had ordered two apps. A minute or two later main bartender and trainee are standing right in front of us when clearly and audibly to us main bartender says to trainee regarding regular she just greeted by name "watch out with [customer name]. He can be a real as***le". Wow. Right in front of customers talking smack about regulars. Classy. Apps were meh. Left without ordering mains.

Chic and cozy hotel bar. Open seating, so plan accordingly and expect it to be at peak right before…read moredinner time! The happy hour pricing makes this place worth the stop. At the time we went (October 2025) $4 of their signature cocktails, beers and wine. Seriously? In this economy?? We loaded up on drinks before heading to dinner! Their food menu was extremely limited due to the kitchen servicing a private event. They only had bar snacks (popcorn, charcuterie) available. But have heard their standard bar menu (e.g. burgers) is good. I was most impressed by the sole person working in the room for at least an hour, bussing, taking orders and attending to 12 independent parties. She did it with ease. I don't think that's the "normal" for them, given they had already communicated they were preparing for a private event. Would certainly pop back for cocktail on our next visit.

The best drinks we had in Maine! Smokey the Pear was outstanding! Service was excellent. And don't…read moreskip the popcorn with your choice of seasonings! Loved!