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Brasserie Lebrun

4.5 (98 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Upscale
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Short Rib Bourguignon
Marc H.

We stopped in Brasserie Lebrun for dinner. We did not have a reservation, but they were able to seat us at the long table in the center of the restaurant (I believe where those without reservations can sit). The decor is very attractive with navy blue and white. Our server was very nice. My wife ordered the Frenched Breast Chicken (roast chicken with the skin on). I ordered the Short Rib Bourguignon with a seasonal salad. The salad arrived quickly. It was different than I expected, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and the burrata (?) cheese. It was very good. Our meals came a little later, and my wife's was just right, but for mine, our server had ordered a halibut for me instead of the short ribs. We had a little wait while they fixed the error. When the short rib arrived, it was excellent! Tender and tasty. The mashed potatoes were excellent as well. The plate was finished off with a few vegetables and some lardons (crispy chunks of bacon). We enjoyed our meal, but it took a while to get the check, and then it took a while for the server to pick up the check. We were finally able to pay and were on our way. If not for the delays and the wrong entree, this would easily be a 4 or 4.5 (if that were possible).

Mushroom gnocchi with scallops
Gina V.

This place is fantastic. First off, the decor is modern meets retro high-end New England and I loved the rich blue and gold/brass color combo. Our server, Patrick came right out with the recommendations and they were spot on! I ordered the oysters to start and I think they may be the freshest, best-tasting oysters I've ever had. I ordered the mushroom gnocchi plus scallops. These were the best scallops I've ever eaten for sure. They were like silk. That's the only way I can describe them. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and it wasn't as "heavy" as some gnocchi I've had. Sauce and mushrooms were also 10/10. My husband ordered the filet and said it was a great cut of meat and he also loved the potatoes. Ordered an old fashioned as well which was good. Patrick was a fantastic server and he made sure we had an incredible meal. We will definitely be back if we are ever in Bar Harbor again!

Halibut

Charming restaurant interior, friendly staff and divine food. Fresh house made bread and butter. French onion soup and lobster bisque were great. We also got the halibut and the scallops. Both cooked to perfection. The flavor was amazing in both dishes. We ordered the gnocchi as a side and I think it was the best I've ever tasted Really nice carrot cake and French press coffee for dessert. Will definitely make it a point to come back here should we ever visit bar harbor again.

Mussels
Stacy S.

Overall, this restaurant delivers on its promise of good ambience and great food. The mussels are a must have and the steak was good in quality though i have had better. Our bartender Mia was great, and made awesome suggestions while being attentive and pleasant. For me, the mushroom gnocchi takes the cake. Definitely a newer vibe inside the restaurant rather than the old bar harbor charm of others.

Bone marrow
Emerson Claire Dlugosinski

An incredible dining experience all around. The food, drinks, atmosphere and service were all amazing. Went here to celebrate our engagement and it was the perfect place to do so. A very romantic interior and the best meal in all of Bar Harbor. Definitely recommend adding to your trip itinerary!

Kirtana S.

Beautiful ambiance, beautiful service, lovely food. We had an amazing time here and the girl at the front desk shared a lot of the history of the original building before they made it into the restaurant. Meal and wine list was great and the portion sizes were amazing.

SCALLOPS PANZANELLA
Jamie G.

My mom and I decided to dine here for dinner on our first night in Maine and were very happy with everything we had to eat. Our server, Charli, was outgoing, polite and had a lot of knowledge on the food items. She recommended the oysters that are locally harvested and these were by far the best oysters I've ever had. I eat a lot of oysters living in South Florida, but these were so fresh and perfectly salty from the ocean water. The apple mignonette that comes with them is sooo delicious and pairs sooo nicely with the briney taste of the oysters. We also had their version of a french onion soup, onion soup gratinee, and it's like an elevated version of the classic. It has more of a tomato-ish broth in my opinion, but was absolutely delicious. It was really hard to pick a main course because we wanted to try everything off the menu, but we went with the mushroom gnocchi and scallops panzanella. Again, DELICIOUS. I loved how thinly sliced the mushrooms were because they incorporated so well with the gnocchi and sauce. The scallops were perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the fresh, lightly cooked vegetables. Overall, our experience was lovely for our first night in town and would definitely visit again!

Foie gras
Rachel B.

Absolutely loved our experience at this restaurant. We even came back a second night for another glass of that gorgeous bubbly with another appetizer. The wine list is absolutely stunning. I personally sold French wine for years and this was one of the most gorgeous wine lists I've ever seen. I absolutely loved how many options were by the glass. Two gorgeous bubbly options by the glass, a brut rosé and a dry chenin. The foie gras appetizer was delicious, the second night we came back and had the escargots. Our entrées were also delicious. My fiancé had the halibut and I had the duck. Again, both so delicious, the servings overall are a really nice size! Sometimes at French restaurants, the servings can be quite small, but these were nice portions. The service was top-notch and our server was in incredibly attentive. Everyone was also so friendly and kind. I would come back here again and again. Thank you!!

Seasonal plum cobbler best thing ever

This is the best place to go in Bar Harbor pricy but definitely worth it. 100% worth going

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Thirsty Whale

3.8(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi
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Disappointing Experience at The Thirsty Whale…read more We were looking forward to dinner at The Thirsty Whale during our visit to Bar Harbor, but unfortunately, our experience was just mediocre. Our first impression wasn't particularly welcoming, as the hostess was abrupt and unfriendly. Thankfully, our waitress was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and definitely the bright spot of our visit! I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich, which arrived with two lonely onion rings, what appeared to be the end slice of a tomato, and a plate overflowing with French fries. The fish itself was somewhat dry and just wasn't particularly flavorful or memorable. Having enjoyed an absolutely delicious fish sandwich at The Oasis in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, I couldn't help but compare the two. Unfortunately, The Thirsty Whale didn't come close. We weren't expecting fine dining, just a good, satisfying meal in a friendly atmosphere. While our waitress delivered excellent service, the food and initial welcome left much to be desired. Overall, not terrible, but certainly nothing we'd go out of our way to experience again.

It was a good thing that we showed up absolutely starving. We hadn't eaten a proper meal since…read morebreakfast about 10-12 hours before, but lo and behold, Yelp and the hotel did not steer us wrong in recommending Thirsty Whale to us for dinner. We polished off the blackened haddock sandwich, the lobster bisque, and a lobster roll (not pictured), in about ten minutes. This was everything we were looking for in a New England meal, loads of seafood, flavor, and the atmosphere to go along with it. Personally I appreciated the size of the blackened haddock sandwich, the picture may not do it justice, but it was massive! Along with a side Cesar salad! We came (very) hungry, and left even happier!

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Black Friar Inn And Pub

Black Friar Inn And Pub

4.4(170 reviews)
0.0 mi
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The Black Friar is one of my favorite places to come and eat at when I'm in Bar Harbor. It has a…read morequiet charm in the dining room that perfectly compliments the town it's in and they serve the best fish and chips in town. As stated above, the fish and chips is the thing to get here. The fish is clearly fresh (not frozen), cooked to order and has an almost unbelievable level of perfect crisp on the batter that coats it. It's also wonderful to see that they're serving it with some fresh-cut fries as there's such an overwhelming improvement in both taste and texture that you get with fresh (never frozen) fries. The fries are also perfectly cooked with a good crisp on the outside, but still fluffy potato in the middle. They then went the extra step and have house-made tartar sauce and slaw to go with it. It's a simple dish in concept, but this place goes the extra mile to make you something that's both delicious and worth coming back for. The dining room is on the smaller side, so if you have a large party it would be a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation to be sure there's a place for your entire group when you get there. I came a little later in the evening (maybe around 7pm) and found it to be pleasantly quiet, though not empty. I was greeted quickly by the owner and seated quickly. I also found the staff to be pleasant and fun to chat with while I waited for my food (I sat at the bar). It's also worth noting they have a full bar and a good choice of local draft beer to choose from.

Update: See the business owner's response to my review for a look into his lack of professionalism…read moreand the unwelcoming attitude we experienced. We visited on Thursday, October 22. If your staff doesn't have time to answer a question about the menu on a weekday in mid October, maybe you should seat less people. I've ranked plenty of dive bars higher than Black Friar, and my use of the word mid to describe the drinks says nothing about how much "coddling" I receive in my personal life. I suppose I should have used the proper word, mediocre (at best). We sat at the Black Friar Pub bar and it was honestly one of the worst bar experiences we've had. We planned on staying for longer, but ended up just getting one drink there and leaving because the bartenders acted like we were bothering them by being there. We asked one of the bartenders a question and he couldn't have looked more irritated, then walked away without answering. Everyone was unfriendly and it ruined the experience. The drinks were also very mid for the price point. The vibe was just off from the moment we stepped in. It was dark and weirdly quiet to the point where we felt like we had to whisper. We were really looking forward to trying it, but definitely won't be going back.

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Room 5. Third floor with own bathroom.

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Leary's Landing Irish Pub

4.2(385 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Wanted something a little different than spots that speacialize in lobster rolls, so we decided to…read morepop in here. There was a 30-45 min wait, which we were ok with. The service is very friendly. I wanted the Strawberry Fields cocktail, but they didn't have so I settled on The Fuzzy. It is very alcohol forward, which most people will enjoy. Not for me personally, as I would have liked more flavor from the infusions, but that's definitely a personal preference. The Blackened Fish Sandwich with a Small Caesar Salad had very flakey fish. I loved the meld of flavors, and ended up devouring my sandwich! The bun held together well. The caesar salad was a decent size and well dressed. Definitely a cool spot to hit for good food and a great pub vibe!

"The closest Irish Pub to Ireland in the U.S.!" We just landed at Bar Harbor and that was enough to…read moregrab my attention after a long day of traveling. We sat outside and I had what the waitress called a "local Magners cider" and a blackened fish sandwich, which was a nicely blackened cod with tartar sauce and some chips. I ultimately enjoyed it, though admittedly, the Magners did taste better in Ireland. Overall, it was a nice pop in and you could do worse. It's a solid place and I enjoyed it.

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Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

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Project Social Kitchen & Bar

4.4(469 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Delicious! The patio was great to sit on at night during the warm weather. There are heaters and…read moreblankets available if needed. There was a slight wait so if you are impatient, go early. The dishes come out very quickly so when you are seated you'll eat fast! Everything is meant to be shared family style. Oysters were delicious. They were served on a pile of spice which was nice to dip the oyster in for more flavor. I have not had them this way before. The crab cakes were SO meaty. Almost no filler in these. Really good flavor. Scallops- one of our favorite bites. Seared perfectly. Some crunch with the toppings. Duck tacos- slight hint of spice to these but delicious. Roasted roots- I could eat a thousand of these plates. The golden beets and carrot combination was amazing. The vinaigrette was so well balanced I could not stop dipping in it.

Wow, this place checks all the boxes! Right when we walked in, a couple walking out stopped to…read moretell us the food was outstanding. The atmosphere was very cute and eclectic. We sat out on the front patio. I recommend you try sit there if you can. Our server was super friendly and made us feel like the only patrons there, taking the time to walk us through the menu and help us consider pros and cons of menu items. The food selection was eclectic, with twists on common fare. We ordered the Kale & Brussels, Prosciutto Toast, Scallops, and Octopus all of which had amazing presentation and great taste. Prices were high but it was easily justified by the high quality food and service. If you're in Bar Harbor and want to take a break from chomping on lobster rolls at touristy spots and want an upscale dinner that doesn't disappoint, make Project Social a priority.

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Project Social Kitchen & Bar - Kale and Brussels salad with Asian miso slaw

Kale and Brussels salad with Asian miso slaw

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