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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Northern Coast

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Northern Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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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 Nov 17, 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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Farm Salad
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Seafood Paella
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Lobster Moqueca
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Islesford Dock Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (306)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bar Harbor
About the restaurant
The Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery is just that - a restaurant and gallery on a dock on Islesford, Little Cranberry Island, Maine. We have a large greenhouse right out back that produces a good amount of our produce, source our lobsters from the fisherman's co-op just next door, and use Gulf of Maine seafood almost exclusively. The menu is rounded out with naturally raised meats and chicken and the service is casual but professional, warm and inviting. Make sure you get out to Islesford Dock while you're here in the area by taking the Beal & Bunker mail boat that makes multiple trips back and forth every day or take one of the several other tour boats out.

We are closed Mondays throughout the Summer. Starting in September we will be open for dinner service only, and we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Season ends October 1st.
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Grant
Dined on Sep 25, 2024
Always a fun evening. Food very consistent. Look forward to our meals there all winter long.
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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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Shrimp Linguine
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Copita
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 Oct 22, 2024
Great food served by an experienced and friendly service in a very nice restaurant. Would recommend the Aragosta dish which was very tasty.
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Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn
4.7
4.7 (1999)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bar Harbor
About the restaurant
The Reading Room offers guests of the Bar Harbor Inn, visitors to Bar Harbor, and our dearly loved regulars a distinguished fine dining experience overlooking Frenchman Bay.

Serving breakfast and dinner daily, the Reading Room is a one of a kind dining experience. Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views.

Start your evening with locally farmed oysters while deciding between our signature Beef Short Ribs or Filet and Lobster Tail fresh from the boats on the Harbor. Linger over a slice of Maine Blueberry Pie while you enjoy a crafted cocktail and soft piano music.

Smart casual attire is preferred, but not required. We do not accept parties exceeding 6 people. Please note that we are not able to guarantee tables by the window.

We look forward to seeing you!



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Jon
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
The Reading Room is classic white linen high class dining at its best!! Menu, food, service & ambience all first rate! Our server was very professional (can’t recall her name) & very menu knowledgeable - only issue was that the noise level made it difficult to have a good conversation! We’ve been there many times over the years & it is always the highlight of our visits to Bar Harbor!!
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Maine Blueberry Pie
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Seared Sea Scallops
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Whipped Blueberry Cheesecake
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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 Dec 1, 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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Escargot
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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 Nov 6, 2024
A comfortable local restaurant. Beautiful to eat outside on an autumn evening with lights in trees, small heaters
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Fish & Chips
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Truffled Seafood Risotto
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Brussels Sprouts
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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 Oct 24, 2024
We had Annette as our server and she was gracious and professional. Our meals were delicious!
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Blueberry Pie
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Lobster Roll
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Lobster Stew
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The Nor'Easter Pound & Market
4.3
4.3 (197)
$30 and under
Seafood
Bar Harbor
About the restaurant
Northeast Harbor's premier lobster pound with a waterview! Enjoy our full menu and bar, lovely mountain and water views from every seat, and meet a lobsterman in person at the Nor'Easter Pound & Market. Located near Acadia National Park, with a laidback and comfortable feel mixed with elevated yet affordable dishes. Locally owned, locally loved. Now open DAILY. We do not accept reservations for outdoor tables due to the possibility of inclement weather. Tables will be saved indoors only-- if you arrive and a table is available outdoors we will do our best to move you out! Our deck and bar are saved for walk-ins on a first come first served basis. Thank you!
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Miriam
Dined on Oct 3, 2024
Good food and efficient, friendly service. We go here often and really enjoy it
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Lobster Cocktail
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Porcelli's
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 Oct 25, 2024
Absolutely the best food in town ! Everything was amazing and the service was perfect ! Will definitely be back again
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