Ann's Book Bistro

4.4

26 Reviews

$50 and over

Northwest Spain

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Let Chef Chris Padill, who learned from Ferran Adrià while working at El Bulli in Barcelona, prepare an authentic Spanish Paella for two - each dish we serve is made to order, a la minute, just for you! Dine at one of our two outdoor patios and enjoy the tranquil beauty of our private meadow, surrounded by willow trees, purple lilacs, and pink and white hydrangeas. Or sip one of our real espresso martinis at our outdoor bar. Come inside our barn dining room, where it is cozy and cool and the walls are lined with a special book collection of Ann Raychel's (the owner's mentor from New York City). If you are craving a burger or ready to try our Cazuela (Spanish seafood chowder) or a Croque Monsieur with a crisp glass of Kiki and Juan organic wine - let us transport you while you dine with us at your leisure. Drink & dine at our full bar. Select our vegan wrap; a cortadito; tiramisu. Our specials change daily with flavors from Southern France and Northern Spain.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Northwest Spain, French, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 682-0135
Website
http://AnnsBookBistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chris Padill
Catering
We cater events at your location as well as hosting events at our own location. Weddings, showers, anniversaries. We can accommodate 100 - 150 people. Our beautiful meadow with willow trees and hydrangea is included during most of the spring, summer and fall seasons. Please call 207-682-0135 to book your next important date.
Private party facilities
With short notice we can accommodate larger parties up to 20 people in our Barn Dining Room, or outside on our Front Patio. Private dining and celebrations may be booked in advance for larger parties. Our Back Patio is also available for smaller gatherings for drinks and tapas, and full dinners. Please call our main number at 207-682-0135.

Location
17 Back Meadow Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Neighborhood
Damariscotta
Cross street
Business Route 1
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ann's Book Bistro in Damariscotta is a "gem" with a "unique atmosphere" and "eclectic" charm, offering innovative dishes like paella and carbonara. The dining experience is enhanced by "fantastic service" and a cozy, book-themed ambiance. Though prices are high, the quality and attention to detail make it "worth it."

26 Reviews

D
David
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an exceptional dining experience at Ann book bistro this evening. The food was outstanding as it was the service. The ambience is very charming. It is fine dining on the mid coast of Maine, difficult to find. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Guest chefs for what? Went here and the food was ill prepared at best similarly to the front end. Ambiance was interesting the book nook idea is cool but staff and chefs leave much to be desired.
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Joanne
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were delighted by our guest chef experience and our delicious entrees
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Tom
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ann's has a very unique atmosphere for this area. Intimate and sheik. They give you complimentary pita and guacamole, and their salads are excellent. I had their chicken marsala and it was very tender but maybe a touch too much rosemary. The sides were very good. Jennifer had the tomato soup as her entree (which she regularly orders) along with the warm burrata salad (again both excellent). Raye was an excellent server!
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TimothyL
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint, very unique menu, and lots of different things to try no matter what your taste is
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Tom
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ann's Book Bistro has redesigned the interior, since our last visit, which has resulted in transitioning to a swank and a more comfortable but not formal space. As usual, service was excellent, to the credit of Chauncy and Linda, and the food very good and well presented. We will be back soon.
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tina
Greater Boston
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
food was OK, and some dishes were even quite special, but the prices were way too high for what it was.
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NCat
Cleveland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful place to dine. The atmosphere is eclectic and welcoming, the service is great and the food is innovative and delicious .
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OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Great food and lovely ambience and staff!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great time at Ann’s. The service was attentive, the food was fabulous! It is now on our list of favorite Date Night restaurants when we visit Damariscotta. We will be back!❤️
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FAQs

Ann's Book Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 682-0135.

Ann's Book Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

17 Back Meadow Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Business Route 1
Neighborhood
Damariscotta
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Northwest Spain, French, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Padill
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://AnnsBookBistro.com/
Phone number
(207) 682-0135
Catering
We cater events at your location as well as hosting events at our own location. Weddings, showers, anniversaries. We can accommodate 100 - 150 people. Our beautiful meadow with willow trees and hydrangea is included during most of the spring, summer and fall seasons. Please call 207-682-0135 to book your next important date.
Private party facilities
With short notice we can accommodate larger parties up to 20 people in our Barn Dining Room, or outside on our Front Patio. Private dining and celebrations may be booked in advance for larger parties. Our Back Patio is also available for smaller gatherings for drinks and tapas, and full dinners. Please call our main number at 207-682-0135.

Ann's Book Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ann's Book Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ann's Book Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Ann's Book Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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