Do not let the look of the outside of this place deter you from going in. It's in a mini strip…read moremall, but the food is awesome! Large portions, Sushi is freshly made, the Thai food is delicious with a touch of heat. The service is spot on. They offer take out as well as dine in. I'm going to have to come back next time I am in town

What could improve? Everything. I saw it had great reviews and decided to go for my birthday…read moredinner. The server/hostess was very abrupt in manner and seemed almost annoyed with us for being there. Everything was sticky: the menus with crumpled pages, the tables, the bathroom floor. It had kind of a crummy cafeteria vibe with drop ceilings and crappy laminate tables and 80s middle school tile floors and stacking chairs. I'm normally all for a hidden strip mall gem but this was not it. My partner ordered a spicy roll combo and asked the server if they were spicy/crunchy and she said they all had the panko crunch in the mix. What he got had zero spicy and zero crunchy. The rolls were minuscule, sloppy with a tiny chunk of fish in the middle and nothing else. The yellowtail was super fishy and tough. He didn't even finish his meal. I ordered two special maki and they were both sloppily presented. The server never cleared a single plate from underwhelming appetizer through the meal. She came through regularly with her noisy Rubbermaid cart with peoples' meals on it, even if it was a single plate one-handed carry and the lower shelves of the cart were empty and could have housed dirty dishes. And the pièce de résistance was it was wildly overpriced - perhaps some of the most expensive sushi I have ever had and I have had grocery store sushi that was better. Then I came home and was in the bathroom for literal hours after my stomach started feeling dodgy after eating. 1/5 food 0/5 service -20/5 ambiance Just absolutely not it.

The vibe of this location was lowkey and upper scale for a taproom and pizza house on the main…read morestrip of Bar Harbor. We ordered 2 pizzas for the kids- one cheese and one pepperoni. The pizza was well cooked and delicious. The kids enjoyed it. My wife and I had the surf and turf for two. A perfectly cooked and encrusted tomahawk steak and a split lobster on a bed of potatoes and broccoli florets. All of the food was flavorful and delicious. The service on point and keen to provide input and recommendations all while being aware and attentive to the needs of the customer.

Blaze was recommended to me from a Maine local during my trip to Acadia and my family and I really…read moreenjoyed it. We stopped in before hiking over to bar island. We ordered the Brussels to start which were soo good, loved the jalapenos tossed in with the brown sugar glaze, it was a perfect balance of sweet & spicy. Also ordered the lobster cakes and built our own pizza, & we shared everything between three of us which was perfect. The pizza especially was delicious (I mean look at that cheese pull between slices). Would also recommend the blueberry mule. We loved the outdoor seating and overall vibes!

A hidden gem! I stopped in while visiting from out of state, and I couldn't have been more…read moreimpressed. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The menu is small and simple, which I actually loved. It's clear they focus on doing a few things exceptionally well rather than offering a huge menu. Every dish has obviously been perfected. The ramen was packed with incredible flavor, and the portions were generous. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen, and the pork belly was hands down the best I've ever had. It was packed with flavor and cooked so perfectly that it literally melted in my mouth. I can't recommend the Spicy Miso Ramen enough, it was absolutely incredible. I was honestly surprised that only a handful of customers came through during my meal because this place deserves so much more business. If you're anywhere in the area and craving ramen, do yourself a favor and stop by. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone I know who's in the area. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

The food is hit or miss, some days they get your order right some days they don't…read more If you plan to dine in, prepare to never see your server again. Forgotten items are often, and good luck asking your server why. The days the food hits, it really does! But I'm fed up.

Great selection of packaged pre-made asian foods. Some hard to find specialties like sticky rice…read moreand adzuki beans can be found here.

Fantastic hidden gem!! delicious Boba Tea and authentic snacks! they also have products from…read moreGosslins Bakery-OMG they are a MUST try. my husband loves his baked goods and these were DYNAMITE!

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.

What a wonderful place. Friendly owner and staff, who greet you when you enter. The sushi is very…read morefresh and well prepared. The Thai dishes are plentiful and generous.

One of the BEST bento boxes I have ever tried! Fresh fish, big servings and absolutely delicious…read moremiso soup. Lovely staff. You can tell they love where they work which is always a good sign. I will eat here next time I'm in Maine!

The best Thai/ Vietnamese food we have EVER had. We were just passing through Camden going to the…read moreairport and needing lunch. My husband found long grain and we were able to walk in right at opening at 1130. It did fill up quickly and most people had resos. They did have a community table and bar top for other walk ins. Fried chicken (peek gai tod)- really good crisp to the wings. A classic appetizer. We dipped the wings in the mussel broth Mussels (hoi mangpu)- the best mussel broth we have ever tried. We were spooning this out like soup when the mussels were gone. I will dream of this. Pad kemao- we got this with pork belly. It was spicy but that didn't take away from the flavor at all. The noodles are homemade and so delicious. I have never finished a spicy dish so quickly. Gang Penang- this is SPICY. Again, the spice doesn't take away from the flavor but if you cannot handle spice, I would avoid this. The rice helps tone it down but YUM. Must try!!

American Thai fusion place that leans Western in ambiance (and drinks) and Thai in savory menu…read moreoptions. Seating is small (30 diners total) and you can make reservations via phone. Bathrooms are clean and there's lots of lighting in the restaurant. Staff is friendly and helpful. Can't speak to the authenticity of the restaurant, considering most of the staff didn't look Thai, but the food was decent. Sauce is especially delicious. Entrees are about $25-30. Ordered the pad kemao, pad seaw, pad krapow, and noodle soup. The pad kemao and pad seaw were smoky and dry, and both tasted burnt. The noodle soup was sweet and spicy, and the krapow was good. Wish they served Thai iced tea as the sweet and creamy taste would've cut the oily, spicy flavor.

First time here, it was very nice and clean. The hibachi chef was good, and the food was delicious!…read moreWill definitely be going back when in teh area again!!

Took 10 clients out for dinner here. Took them a while to put our table together even though it…read morewas slow and I made a reservation for the dining room. Ambiance is good. Once seated, service was a little slow. The menu is great and reasonably priced. I ordered the filet and shrimp hibachi and it was great! The Mai Tai drink was good as well! when the meal was almost over and we wanted to order another drink, the waitress disappeared so the hostess ended up taking our drink order. Very bizarre but hostess was a trooper. Of course they automatically added the tip to the bill which was annoying because the service wasn't great. Might try coming back with a small party and see how they do but the food really made the experience so I will try rhem again

Bangor Beer Co. in Bangor, ME for a few pints & some easy eats for the last of four breweries on…read moreour trip in & around the city. Another new brewery for me, I was barely familiar with the brand other than enjoying the DISCO SASQUATCH DIPA in can back in mid 2025. These guys were established in late 2017 & will be celebrating ten years next year in 2027. This area is beyond flooded with taverns, restaurants & a good amount of breweries, but with a name like Bangor Beer Co. it felt appropriate to check it out while staying in the city. The brewery is attached to the Oriental Jade restaurant which also doubles as a kitchen for the brewery with a mix of American & Asian/Chinese food. A good amount of different styles represented on the menu with a emphasis on various IPA's, some lighter beers like a Kolsch, Lager, Gose, Cream Ale, Seltzer & more. Let's check out the three pints I scooped & get into the beer a little more here. I started off with a pint of the BRITE Lager, a excellent light bodied Helles that brought just the right balance of malts & hops. This was a great crisp & smooth starter with a subtle sweet honey finish. I then grabbed a 10oz pour of the HABITAP Kolsch, it was another solid light offering with a malty, bready & sweet flavor. Even at a light 4.5%ABV it still had a good amount of layers & was something you could crush a few of for sure. I finished with a pint of the delicious JURI IPA, this was a super hazy New England IPA that brought the juice at a perfect 7.3%ABV. Theres some guava & passionfruit gimmicks here with a ton of tropical flavor that easily made this my favorite beer of the visit. We ordered the Totchos, which if you have followed my pages you know I'm a tot slut. These were as good as expected with cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado & savory sauce. Then came the Bao Buns with Pork Belly which changed the game. There was a lot of food stuffed in the buns with the pork belly, pickled vegetables, hoisin & cherry chili sauce to finish it off. I left devastatingly stuffed along with the beers & couldn't have put anything else in my body if I tried. All your usual seating options here including tables, hightops & bar with a patio area outside. Plenty of beer to go for home or tastings with friends later. Great spot & definitely BEERGASM worthy with those light beers & dank IPA standing out. Cheers!

Oh, this was close to a five-star review. I had arrived in Bangor in the early afternoon, and was…read moreglad to find this place to be walkable from my hotel. It had a nice, friendly vibe, and the beers I tried were all good. The Catchphrase IPA packed a ton of flavor into a relatively low ABV gem. A festbier was also good. Though a walkable distance, I didn't want to carry two four packs the mile-ish walk back to my lodging, so I figured I'd just pick the cans up the next evening when I was finished with my day trip. All good. The bartender was very nice but under the weather. At one point, she turned away from us at the bar (thank you), but ended up sneezing toward the tap handles. Still, though, I am glad to have some cans of the Catchphrase in my fridge...