Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Northern Coast

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Havana

4.8

4.8 (2940)

$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

NanineV

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

We love Havana! The food is dependably excellent and the ambience is lovely. Our favorite server Jessica always makes the evening shine.

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Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (44)

$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.

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Joshua

Dined on 4 Nov 2024

A true star on the Maine coast. Star level service - a menu with wonderfully atypical & eclectic offerings you don't see at other modern cuisine restaurants. This is not your typical fancy resort restaurant - but instead a passion of its owners, Owen & Lizzie. If you're in the Blue Hill area, don't miss it.

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1606)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

Franny will be taking a Fall Break From October 20-November 19th.
We will not be open for Thanksgiving Day.
Our Hours will be Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Donna

Dined 7 days ago

Sweet place, cozy on a winter evening. Made a reservation and happy that a preference for a hearing impaired guest was honored. Our first visit-food good and we will return. Found waitstaff a little intrusive consistently interrupting our conversation and offering “recommendations” that were not requested. For example, “the lamb will take 30 minutes, so we recommend an appetizer.” Waiter was attentive, all orders accurate and even did something to turn down heat when we said we were uncomfortable with it blasting on us. So mostly very good!!

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4.8

4.8 (345)

$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.

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Denis

Dined on 22 Oct 2024

Great food served by an experienced and friendly service in a very nice restaurant. Would recommend the Aragosta dish which was very tasty.

Taverna Khione

4.7

4.7 (315)

$30 and under

Greek

Brunswick

About the restaurant

A couple notes about the Taverna-

We stop taking day of reservations after 4pm. Please call the restaurant after 4pm.

We do not accept parties of 4 people or more. We are a small restaurant with only 22 seats and cannot accommodate larger parties.

Established in April of 2015, The Taverna serves authentic Greek fare while remaining true to our Greek roots. Our menu highlights what is available to us locally and seasonally. Our wine list is one of the largest all Greek wine lists in the United States which features natural, orange and organic wines. We offer a unique dining experience that can only be found in a few select locations in the country. We welcome you to our little Taverna in Brunswick!

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mark

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious! Lamb was tender and not strong. Sea bass was spot on. Wine and desserts were wonderful. Can't wait to return!

Brasserie LeBrun

4.7

4.7 (305)

$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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James

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

This restaurant is a welcome alternative to the lobster and pizza that proliferate in Bar Harbor. Our appetizers and entrees were excellent and desert was a delight. Really appreciate that they have stayed open into the fall.

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4.6

4.6 (592)

$31 to $50

American

Brunswick

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brunswick, Maine, Noble Kitchen + Bar serves local, elevated cuisine. Masterfully blending culinary traditions, contemporary techniques and seasonal flavour profiles, our Chef Meghan Fairman expertly creates thoughtful and artistically crafted menus that focus on honoring high-quality ingredients and their origins. This attention to detail follows to the bar, where freshly squeezed juices, old-school bartending techniques, and a wide array of available spirits, are meticulously melded to perfection. Locally crafted, small-batch breweries are represented alongside a diverse wine program focused on highly allocated and unique wines. With an inviting dining room and outdoor patio, we encourage you to come and experience the wonderfully crafted artistry of our culinary team.

A slow food restaurant, we suggest parties of two to four persons allocate two hours for service.

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Shawn

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Everything was wonderful. Our server was great, attentive and super friendly. The drinks and food were amazing.

McKay's Public House

4.3

4.3 (615)

$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!

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Joan

Dined on 6 Nov 2024

A comfortable local restaurant. Beautiful to eat outside on an autumn evening with lights in trees, small heaters

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

The Chart Room

4.3

4.3 (408)

$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.

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JudithVIP

Dined on 21 Oct 2024

Annette was our server. She was kind and professional. Our meals were prepared exactly as we specified. Great job!

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4.2

4.2 (69)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Ciao, benvenuto and welcome to Porcelli’s, located in the heart of Bar Harbor's scenic waterfront district. Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine and delicious curated cocktails and hand picked fine Italian wines. Come for our fresh antipasti, handmade pasta, and one of a kind Florentine steaks. Relax on our outdoor patio, cozy dining room, or reserve our private space upstairs for intimate gatherings, all while taking in the sites and scenes of our historic island, a short distance from Acadia. Come and share your island adventures with us!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 25 Oct 2024

Absolutely the best food in town ! Everything was amazing and the service was perfect ! Will definitely be back again

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