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Reading Room Restaurant

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Reading Room Restaurant
"Distinguished fine dining overlooking Frenchman Bay in downtown Bar Harbor awaits you at the historic Reading Room Restaurant. 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 of Frenchman Bay."
Address: 1 Newport Dr , Bar Harbor 04609, ME, US
Phone: +1 800-248-3351
State: ME
City: Bar Harbor
Zip Code: 04609


Opening Hours

Monday: 07:00-21:30
Tuesday: 07:00-21:30
Wednesday: 07:00-21:30
Thursday: 07:00-21:30
Friday: 07:00-21:30
Saturday: 07:00-21:30
Sunday: 07:00-21:30

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Reviews
A wonderful experience. Very nicely designed restaurant with panoramic views of the harbor. The hotel is historical and dates back to the 1800s! The oysters were average. The lobster was the best we’ve had in Maine thus far. The filet texture was off, but edible. The blueberry pie was the cherry on top!
We ate here our first night in Bar Harbor. It was also our anniversary. Whether you just want a nice dinner or something special, the atmosphere is beautiful and the food was some of the best we had in town. And honestly, very reasonable priced for steakhouse type of cuisine. Best lobster bisque we found.Food: 5/5
This is a beautiful setting! We had been here about 20 years ago and had a wonderful time. I had ordered my whole lobster de-shelled and it was probably one of the best lobster I’ve ever had. We were very excited about reliving the experience! We arrived at 6:14pm for our 6:30 dinner reservations. The Hostess looked at a clock and said, “I’ll seat you in 16 minutes… you can wait in the bar and I’ll come get you from there.” So we went to the bar and ordered a couple of drinks… passing our empty table that was set for us on the way. The drinks hadn’t arrived by the time she came to get us 16-minutes later. I thought that was really stupid and set a bad tone for the beginning of our meals. Sheree was our server and she checked on our drinks, they hadn’t been made yet, so she reordered them and they came out about 10 minutes later. Why they made us wait to be seated at our table, which was ready, was beyond me. Sheree was a very good, friendly and attentive server. The setting and view were spectacular! Our food arrived eventually and was ok. My wife’s steak wasn’t worth writing about and my lobster was probably the worst I’ve ever had. I couldn’t stomach eating the entire thing. They did take it off our final check. I’m sure that it was a bad lobster, so not necessarily their fault. Luckily I have eaten 100’s of lobster so I knew better, otherwise I probably wouldn’t ever order lobster again… Anyway.. it was a big let-down after our first experience. :-
If you want "fancy" dining with a palate cleansing between courses this place is for you. If you still want to be hungry after a drink, app and meal, you may pick somewhere else. It tasted good but not really worth the almost 200 bucks it costs to eat here. The lobster dinner was so chewy my husband and I were worried we might choke. It was okay.
Food was wonderful. Disappointed to realize since we did not stay at the hotel, our seats were less than ideal even though spots were available.. Even still, chair placement made it uncomfortable for passers by so hoping they figure that easy observation out for future patrons. Definia place where they had an air of not needing to prove their worth. Early October in Bar Harbor so disappointed that the fireplace near us was not lit either as that would have been a viable alternative for lesser atmosphere. Waitress was not very engaging bordrring on monotone when we asked about menu items. Most experiences around the harbor were the complete opposite. View can be spectacular which was the reason we booked a reservation. Since we did not stay, they told us upfront preferred seating was not guaranteed, so be aware! Attire in the restaurant varied widely, so don't stress. You are on vacation!! Some appetizers are very unique but worth trying for the experience. Namely, pickled watermelon. Strange but memorable in a good way if your palate wants to try something new.
8/8/2022 This review is for the Oasis Club Lounge that is attached to Reading Room Restaurant. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and crab cake. You get 4 pieces of shrimp for $17 FOUR PIECES OF SHRIMP. The crab cake was fair to say the least, kind of sad honestly being right by the water. There was NO lump crab meat in there and it was $16 come on get it together! On top of that the female bar tender needs some classes on service. Not once asked me how my food was so that was unfortunately reflected on her tip. ‍. I DO NOT recommend the Oasis Club Lounge Bar! Get it together Oasis Club Lounge!!
Elegant, classy, and upscale restaurant with a beautiful view of the Bar island. The service, food, and ambience is top notch. Beautifully decorated restaurant. A feast for the eyes. We came here for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. Ordered the Smoked Atlantic Salmon, 3 Eggs Omelet, and Eggs Your Way. The food was incredibly delicious. If you are in the area check it out! Highly recommend 10/10!!
I had a 3 course meal at the Reading Room Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon, and Blueberry Pie, as well as a delicious cocktail and some wine pairings for the main course and dessert. I strongly recommend all 3 courses, and the wine pairings are expertly picked. I have a hard time finding a part of the experience that wasn't a 10/10. Aside from the food, the attention to little details are what you'd expect of a restaurant of this caliber. Water refilled when halfway down, complementary pallet cleansers between appetizer and entree, and the presentation of both dish and drink were exquisite. Suzy did a remarkable job as my waitress, and paid attention to every detail to make my dining experience as desirable as possible. Oh, and of course the view straight into the harbor can't be beat. I've yet to dine in a restaurant in New England that does. I don't know why you'd dine anywhere else for fine cuisine in Bar Harbor...nothing compares.
The food and the view were phenomenal! We started with the lobster bisque and then had the lobster and filet. Everything was cooked perfectly
Hands down the most delicious, scrumptious and delightful food my taste buds have ever experienced!! Everything about this restaurant was a truly life changing experience changing everything you think you might know about fine dinning! Wonderful wait staff, amazing cooks and Chef Patrick was was totally top notch! A truly unique and delightful ambiance that was full of great personalities and warming memories! A must have, must try and must do if and when your visiting Bar Harbor Maine!!
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