Loved the interior as soon as we walked in. A nod to the feel of an old speakeasy, rich wood tones…read moreand a faux brick ceiling, it was fun and right out of a movie. I loved how all of the bartenders and servers seemed to pitch in and help out. There was never the feeling like anyone was focused on just their job. They were all focused on making sure the patrons had what they needed. I was here on a Tuesday evening with my husband and 2 kids, 6 and 10. They don't print a kids menu but readily offer options of burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pasta with marinara, and pasta with butter and parmesan. My kids had mac and cheese and buttered pasta, which with homemade rigatoni noodles, we packed the leftovers. For cocktails, we had The Balcony is Closed, a delightful gin and lemon cocktail but the honey beer syrup balances it and the chili oil gives it a kick of a finish. I have gin cocktails wherever I go, and I've traveled and eaten far and wide. This is one of my top 3 most memorable gin drinks. We also tried The Assault Continues, smoky and earthy; not my favorite but for my smoky scotch loving husband, it hit the spot. Of course, we had to try the tuna nachos. I feel like so many restaurants try to do tuna nachos and it's been there, done that. But you haven't had THESE tuna nachos. They're spectacular. The ingredients on the menu speak for themselves but they finally got the ratio and presentation just right. It's a work of art. The caprese was also delicious, the stracciatella and pistachios playing nicely off each other. Dinners were rigatoni with short rib, and the halibut. The rigatoni was delicious. The halibut was out of this world. Perfect sear, perfectly cooked halibut in a corn cream sauce or nage, the summer succotash, fresh corn, crisp bacon, salty caviar. I really proverbially licked the plate with my fork. It was special and incredibly well executed. Not to mention the blueberry pie bar and carrot cake were also delicious. Both disappeared in a matter of seconds. We didn't have to fight for or pay through the nose for parking in downtown Bar Harbor for this wonderful dinner. Get the free parking in several lots in town. The city hall parking lot is directly behind the restaurant building. If you like to eat on a budget, this spot may not be for you, but if you enjoy great food and cocktails, I really think the prices are comparable to what you'd pay in other more populated areas. The food is a diamond in the rough.

The appetizers were excellent!…read more We ordered mussels which were tasty and generous, could have been is own meal. If it was served with crusty bread instead of a thick slice of toasted bread, it would have been perfect. The nachos were unique and delicious with generous toppings and ahi tuna... also could have been a meal by itself... chef's kiss to those two items! Our entrees were a dish called Gnudi- which if you don't know what they are(we didn't and when we looked it up, it said it is similar to gnocchi- IT ISN'T!!!) ask before you order, if you've never had it, it's very unique and we didn't care for it at all... there was no recourse given by the restaurant... make sure you know what it is!! Our other entree was rigatoni that was topped with ricotta and short rib sauce, shredded cheese... it was tasty, but very pricey for a bowl of pasta... To make a reservation, you need to give a credit card and if you don't show up, your card is charged $25 per person. The service was friendly until we didn't like the Gnudi... then it was a little weird... It was fine, but not exceptional... Cold bottles of water are given to the table and refreshed as necessary. The restroom is not kept up, could use shine attention, a little elbow grease to clean it. They are on Facebook and offer specials on their burgers.

Stopped in yesterday afternoon for some coffee & pie with my Mother In Law, my wife stayed at the…read moreAirbnb with our mini poodle that wasn't feeling well. We had a slice of the blueberry pie and a slice of the coconut cream pie, both were decent. We brought home a lobster roll and a slice of chocolate cream pie for my wife. The lobster roll was excellent, meaty & tasty, the slice of pie was good too. Service was stellar, our waitress was friendly & attentive. We'd certainly come back to Helen's for lunch or dinner.

Food of the lowest quality. Worst was the kids menu steak and fries. Two kids ordered it. One was…read morethe flat, overcooked, looked just super gross. Accentuated by the fact that the other kids steak was decent. Fries--there were 7 or 8 per plate. On a little 3-section plate with one section blank that definitely played into the bad cafeteria vibe of the food. Some menu items are highlighted as house recs like the haddock chowder. Broth was watered down skim milk, untouched by anything that might give it flavor like onions, celery, salt. Soggy salad served with packs of Ken's dressing. But it wasn't a loss. Helen's and its saddest steak in the world became a family punchline we used for the rest of our trip and will stay in our lexicon.

Good spot for burritos. The burritos were huge and the cream sauce they put inside has a nice kick…read more Overall very flavorful and filling. Street parking available (for free I think up to 2 hours) in the surrounding area. We came mid-September and had no trouble finding a spot close by.

What a nice surprise--a wrap as large as my head, and it was yummo!…read moreI had The Beat Nick, a beet and feta masterpiece....really ! I haven't had a wrap this good in ages. My companion had a Yam I Am, a spicy sweet potato wrap. She looked to be in heaven. Service was quick, a counter service restaurant. The cashier was friendly. The place has several tables and comfortable seating. The music eas nice too. All in all, what a lovely experience.

This is a spot to save in your GPS. Black Moon is a can't-miss spot in Ellsworth…read more A major thank you to the whole crew and the owners of Black Moon Public House for putting on such a wonderful and memorable night on Saturday, October 3rd, with the Hip Hop afterparty. Not many venues in Maine put up local Hip Hop talent, let alone foster the perfect environment to chill in, dance in, perform in, and connect in. The kitchen staff made sure that the food was great, the bar staff kept the drinks on point, and everyone was so courteous and kind. It felt like a little slice of downeast home. Thanks again, Black Moon Public House! It was a truly amazing night! Cheers!

We had a great time at Black Moon. The night we were there, they had live music. It is a very…read morewelcoming cocktail bar and restaurant. We were standing near the bar, and one of the bartenders invited us to sit and moved chairs around for us. Service was excellent and very friendly. We had the roasted tomato burrata sandwich and flatbread. Each were great. This is such a cool place, there is a vinyl store within the restaurant, but it was closed when we there. There also was an area they sell guitars, all so random, but fit so well together. A very cool, comfy place to enjoy drinks, food and music.

Their blueberry pancakes are worth the wait! Fabulous service and a groovy old school diner vibe…read moremake this a fun place to get breakfast.

Hot and humid and the AC was either broken or nonexistent. doors propped open…read more Service was good, food was meh.

Dinner for 6, seated at a corner table in the back of the restaurant with a nice view of a…read moremanicured lawn. Service was attentive and prompt (including a check-in from Josie herself!) Three salads (burrata and ahi) were delicious and so pleasing to the eye in their presentation. Some pretty serious knife skills for the salad chef! Steak, fish and chips and a wrap served the rest of this, and it all was good as plates were clean when done! Truffle fries for an appetizer and many raved about the dipping sauce too! The checkout out front easily accommodated 4 separate checks too! Highly recommend ~ an extensive menu, great staff and good ambiance!

Breakfast burrito was a surprise when brought to the table as it was more of a hay roll in size…read more However, it was very, very tasty. The crispy outside gives an initial flavor of an eggroll but then it lets the breakfast mix inside take over. Every ingredient in the inside complements each other. Breakfast platter was also good with tasty sausages but not comparable to the burrito. Seating is on a porch area behind and around the country store, so you just go through the front and wait to be seated by the cooking area where they have the menus on a table. It can be a bit confusing. Oh, and diner style, when you are done you pay at the front register. Very nice find!

Food and service are excellent. Atmosphere is friendly and good conversations with locals and…read morevisitors. The Governor's breakfast sandwich (we got them on English Muffin).

Was in the mood for just some basic food after being on the road 2 weeks and eating lots of rich…read morefoods. The roasted turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes fit the bill. Although I did send the green beans back- very tough, no flavor. Got a salad, which was ok but didn't go with my food. Super nice and helpful staff, clean restaurant and bathroom. Have a nice looking dessert selection but wasn't in the mood to try any. Decent place to eat.

There's a reason this is one of my Ellsworth favorites. Today I snagged a seat at the bar during…read morethe Sunday rush. Was thinking omelet, but the waitress recommended the breakfast burrito. So glad I took her recommendation ~ it will probably be my breakfast choice for a whole. Eggs and vegetables scrambled with salsa and wrapped in a warm tortilla. The has browns were a little too crispy for my liking, but it's hard to please everyone. Service was attentive and good. Highly recommend. Also, check the blackboard specials as they too often have hidden gems!

It was a memorable breakfast in the heart of Ellsworth downtown. The restaurant has a friendly…read moreatmosphere.

Great pool tables and atmosphere, bar drinks where very yummy…read more Unfortunately once we notices the rather large RATS running across the back wall from a back room we made the choice to skip appetizer.

They had the BIG 10 network and tuned in Nebraska vs Maryland for me and served ice cold beer.read more

I've only bought fresh crabmeat from this place. Excellent…read morecrabmeat and fresh out of the bay

It's amazing that one of the best Korean places is a crab shack in Maine. Just north of Ellsworth …read more Luckily they were out of the chap jae, so I had to order the bi bim bap and it was fantastic.