Bar Kismet

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The chef’s creativity really stood out, the flavors were unexpected but worked together beautifully. The cocktails were just as impressive: creative, balanced, and fun! The atmosphere was great and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier! Definitely a standout experience!!

One of my favorite meals of all time.nnEverything was excellent, from the service to the drinks to the food to the atmosphere. From the moment you walk in you can tell this place is a cut above others in the city.nnWe ordered 2 smaller plates, 2 medium, 2 pasta dishes, drinks, and dessert. It all came out to about 215 dollars, which is great value given the quality. The highlights for me were the romaine salad and the cherry tomato dish - unbelievable ingredient quality.nn5/5, 10/10, best in the biz.

THE FOOD WAS AMAZING.nnI had a very delicious birthday dinner here and the service, although slow to serve at times, it was overall friendly and welcoming.nnMy favourite part of the restaurant was how nicely decorated it was with variety of different plants. The dim lightning created a nice, chill ambiance.nnI highly recommend the black cod as a main dish, the morels absorbed most of the butter that was used to cook this dish and it complimented the subtleness of the fish very well. All the seafood dishes were a hit for me and my spouse.

Lots of greenery that created a charming lightly forested vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. From the menu the main highlight was the tonnato melt that was very flavourful, the other dishes were more average but still tasty.nnMenu here changes from time to time.nnReservations highly recommended, slots are only open for a few weeks in advance.

I visited Bar Kismet last month and had another wonderful experience. I’ve also dined here in September 2021 and 2022, always enjoying the cozy patio, a variety of creative dishes, and great conversations with the staff.nnThis time, I sat at the bar and was once again blown away—the food, ambiance, and especially the team were exceptional. It’s clear the staff love working here, and that energy shines through in every interaction.nnEven though it’s a seven-hour drive from Bar Harbor, Maine, I always make it a point to come back—and I absolutely will again on my next trip in late September. Bar Kismet is hands down my favorite restaurant in Atlantic Canada, and I can’t recommend it enough!