Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Bar Harbor

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1. Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1999)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bar Harbor

Booked 4 times today

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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2. McKay's Public House

4.3

Awesome(619)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bar Harbor

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!

3. Havana

4.8

Exceptional(2948)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Bar Harbor

Booked 6 times today

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.

4. Jordan Pond House

3.8

Excellent(497)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bar Harbor

Jordan Pond House, a restaurant and shop with a long tradition within Acadia National Park, sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along the Jordan Pond. Guests have been enjoying these amazing views and dining at this site since 1893 when Nellie McIntire, the first proprietor, started baking and serving her famous popovers out of the restaurant. Ever since then, we have been serving popovers and tea.Please note: Reservations may be made for inside dining only. Due to weather variability, we are unable to accommodate reservations for the lawn. Please inform the host at the time of your arrival if you would prefer outdoor seating, and we would be happy to accommodate your request, pending availability.

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5. The Venetian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(1262)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hingham

Booked 25 times today

Partners, Eric Papachristos and Chef Paul King have brought The Venetian back to its glory days. Chef Paul focuses on the classics of neighborhood Italian American cuisine, homemade pasta, steaks & chops straight from the butcher, Craft cocktails, and an impressive Italian & American wine list. A fresh renovation has brought 1950’s elegance of black tin-ceilings, red leather tufted booths, and chandeliers to the South Shore.The Venetian – A Weymouth Tradition, Reimagined.

6. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(804)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 86 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

7. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1825)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 63 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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8. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6469)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 161 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

9. The Red Fox

4.6

Exceptional(180)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 42 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

10. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1812)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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betsyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The team at Havanna is doing what they always do- delivering a delicious meal, beautifully served in a charming setting.
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HavanaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Bar Harbor
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4.8
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Jennifer
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Took my husband here for his birthday dinner, I have not been here in over 20 years. The ambience was absolutely breathtaking. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Anthony, our server was probably one of the best servers we have ever had. Not sure why it took me 20 years to come back but now I think this is our new favorite place!
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The Venetian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hingham
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4.4
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Cricket
Maine •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
The perfect wintery meal on a cold night! From the festive eggnog and the sharply delicious vinaigrette on the house salad, to the rich short ribs and ice cream- it was just perfect. So grateful to have a dependably good restaurant open to celebrate with friends in the holiday season!
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McKay's Public HousePrice: Expensive• American• Bar Harbor
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4.3
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Jon
Maine •1 review
5.0
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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Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bar Harbor
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4.6
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Denise
Maine •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
It took a month to get in and it was worth it. I had frequented the pond house when I was young (35 yrs ago) and I had been wanting to get back. It was as good as I remember. Staff got us in earlier than our reservation time, waitstaff were friendly and welcoming and the popovers and jam are the best I’ve had! Definitely worth the visit/experience.
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Jordan Pond HousePrice: Expensive• American• Bar Harbor
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3.8

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949 restaurants available nearby

1. Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

2. McKay's Public House

3. Havana

4. Jordan Pond House

5. The Venetian Restaurant

6. Prima

7. Krasi

8. Trattoria Il Panino

9. The Red Fox

10. Giulia Restaurant

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