Reading Room Restaurant

Bill Davis

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. :-(

Andrew Tetreault

Was spending our 5yr wedding anniversary so decided to go all out for dinner, got drinks, a couple of appetizers; oysters and shrimp cocktail, I got the surf and turf lobster tail and petite fillet. The service was great food was delicious, I thought the demi-glaze on the fillet was the linchpin that tied the dish together. For dessert got the blueberry pie and dessert coffee both of which were delicious. Not a place I could personally afford to go to regularly but for a special occasion dining experience it hit the spot.

Wesley Courtney

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!!

Farah Ali

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!!