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Reading Room

7 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207/288-3351
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Ranked #10 of 103 restaurants in Bar Harbor
Price range: RM76 - RM112
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Ballston Lake, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We purchased a package thru the Acadia Inn and included were 2 dinners at the Reading Room. The staff was excellent, were very attentive to our needs and the food was delicious! The view of Frenchman Bay is visible from anywhere in the dining room. We were made to feel welcome, even though we had free coupons! The maitre de... More

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Middletown, New Jersey
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We just visited the Bar Harbor Inn & Spa, and dined at the Reading Room with our friends who were spending the weekend with us. They had eaten in the Reading Room a number of times, and recommended it highly. I'm pleased to say, we second the motion! Our table was (almost) ready on time for our reservation, and we... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We went to the Reading Room through a package deal at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel; the package includes soup or salad, entree and desert (tip and gratuity included!). My wife had the chowder, "lazy man's" lobster and lemon cheesecake; I had the lobster bisque, rack of lamb and lemon cheesecake. Our meals were fantastic. The lobster was presented nicely... More

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We have eaten at the Reading Room a number of times and were so pleased that the experience last evening was as great as prior seasons - from the food to the service (Wayne), to the view -

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Stuart, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Wonderful seating with an outstanding view of harbor at sunset. Service was top notch. Classy. Dinners were good proportions, well seasoned and presented. Great atmosphere, not rushed. Professional and courteous, Wayne was our knowledgeable and experienced server. We felt well taken care of, and appreciated the Reading Room's wine menu and variety of food choices. Best way to spend a... More

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Quebec City, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Very good. Prices are high. Good if can go eat there part of a package (for instance, at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel)

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Kennebunkport, Maine
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

we recently were in bar harbor for three days and this was our best meal. we did have a "coupon" so we appreciated the savings. Our server, Suzy, was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and not pretentious. Since it was the off season we enjoyed a table by the window overlooking the harbor. It was a treat to have a meal in... More

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Palm Springs, Ca
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This is the best view in Bar Harbor by far. The food and the service are excellent, but what I found to be the best thing about the restaurant was the manager, her name was Kathy, she talked to every table, remebered the table next to me from earlier in the week, and just made you feel like she was... More

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Bar Harbor, Maine
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My family enjoyed a wonderful meal and perfect evening at the Reading Room on April 22,2013. We arrived a few minutes early but we were seated without delay. We ordered beverages and enjoyed the awesome view while being served by undoubtedly the best server ever named Suzy. Totally professional and swift to attend to our every need, even before we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the BHI and enjoyed three meals here at the Reading Room we had great food, service and a nice romantic evening.

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