The best sushi in the area. Not too loof the mountain but pretty good. Worthy of a haiku…read more With some sake and friends: Dining in Ellsworth sushi is sunlight on ocean Sake rice and Fish

We had this as takeout…read more Food was tasty at the time of eating but it didn't settle well for the whole group that consumed it. Though it was mentioned in some reviews here and in google searches about gluten free options locally, the order taker could not readily give more than a couple of dishes that were GF as they did not have gluten free soy in the kitchen. The choices given were sad and hinted at just being largely unseasoned and thus our GF family member sat out of the family takeout but that was not a bad choice in the end. A bit of regretful one.

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.

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

This place has a spartan dining area and takes (or took) orders online only. However, the tofu I…read moreordered was top notch. An unconventional interpretation of ma po tofu, it nonetheless delivered classic flavor, with small fried local tofu chunks taking on a mix of spicy and numbing flavors, delivered with a hefty dose of aromatic scallions and an aromatic rice below. I experienced no difficulty getting my order. Online messaging made it unclear to me whether this place might be continuing operations in the future, and I can only say I hope they figure out a way to do so.

I needed to post a review of Cottage Street Ramen. No, it's not the cottage of St. Ramen, patron…read moresaint of noodle soup lovers. Or is it?!? So we're in a tiny, touristy (both negative predictors of good food) town of Bar Harbor, (pop. 5089), so I had low expectations of getting decent ramen, much less good vegetarian ramen. Very low. But LOW and behold... (get it? Low expectations, lo and behold? No? No one? OK. Let's move on). Holy cow... so to speak. Cottage Street Ramen has amazing vegetarian and vegan ramen. In Bar Harbor, Maine, of all places. We ordered Spicy Mushroom Miso Ramen, XO Ramen, and Rich Shoyu Ramen. And all of them were so amazing. To start, the presentation is beautiful, a treat for the eyes, topped with grilled and fresh ingredients and fried tofu, and the Rich Shoyu has generous amounts of sliced grilled garlic which is sweet and mellow. I highly recommend adding boo choy and scallions when you order. Iit adds a few cents to the cost, but so much flavor; they grill the bok choy and it's super yummy. All three broths are all so flavorful, rich and full of umami. And while the whole wheat ramen noodle isn't quite as glutinous (chewy) as white ramen noodles, but it's really good, and a sight more wholesome! We're here a few more days, so before we leave, we may just have to go back another time.... or two! There is no sit down service, and you have to bus your own table when you're done, but for this level of goodness in this place, it's totally worth it. Also they have no hot sauce, only house-made chili oil, so if you like it spicy like I do, bring your own hot sauce.

WOW. I love Johnny & Nicole! I have traveled all over the world and this place has exceeded…read moreexpectations! Order one of their many exceptional cocktails to start, multiple plates, and a dessert because you're worth it. Don't skip this hot spot while you're in Bar Harbor.

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.

Stopped in last night for our First Meal on our 2026 Maine vacation. Union River Lobster Pot has…read moreset the bar high, everything was excellent. My wife had a cup of the Lobster stew and I went with a cup of the Clam chowder -- both were outstanding, but we felt the chowder was the better. Still, the Lobster stew was loaded with claw meat. For our meals, my wife had the Lobster roll, I had Blue Hill Bay Herb Butter Mussels, and my Mother In Law went with Three Beef Burger (she doesn't eat seafood). All our meals were superb, they really hit the spot after a 6 hour drive up from Connecticut. My mussels seemed to have a smoky flavor to them, and the white wine sauce complemented the dish well. My wife's Lobster roll was meaty, she enjoyed it. To finish it all off, we shared a slice of homemade raspberry pie a la mode -- that was certainly one of the best pieces of pie we've all ever had. The crust was buttery with a hint of sweetness, it was just simply delicious. Service was also stellar, Dennis was very personable & attentive. We definitely would come back to the Union River Lobster Pot in Ellsworth, we are even thinking about doing so on our current vacation, it was that good. An Easy 5 Star review, well deserved.

Lobsters and chowder were very good. Casual ambience. The back yard area is quaint and the ducks…read moreare cute. My blueberry sangria was also awesome. And everyone raved over the blueberry pie. So good we went back a second time during our week stay. Service was so friendly.

Not surprised Satori had a very good yelp rating…read more We have wanted to try Satori for sometime and haven't been able to attend until now. As soon as you walk in, Satori has a very welcoming, friendly, comfortable, and relaxing vibe! For our visit, the owner personally greeted us and spent some time talking with us about his place. A great sign of owner/operator buy in! Satori is in a great location on the main strip in Belfast Maine. Easy parking access and walking distance from town dock if you come by boat! The cocktail menu is insane! I'd come here just to enjoy a premium craft cocktail at the bar! We enjoyed a variety of sushi, sashimi, tempura and amazing Japanese style bbq pork belly. Everything was delicious and to the standards and expectation of a fine Sushi restaurant in a big city! Recommended and we will return!

Expensive for what it is. Place is cute, seems like a small run business. Server was nice, but told…read moreus each serving of sushi would be 8 sushi pieces, when it is actually 6... unfortunate since you don't get much for your money. They're also very small pieces. Definitely not city prices. Cute place if you're in the area and need a sushi fix though.

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!

We have been coming to Camden for years and just discovered Tomi....Wow...what a great experience…read more....we had Maki rolls the first night and went back for more the next night ....outstanding quality of food and the friendliest service you could ask for. We will be back again and again

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.

Spectacular sushi! Amazingly fresh and on-par with any of the best sushi restaurants in NYC or LA…read more Reservations are a must during the summer season for this cozy Main Street restaurant. Absolutely recommend!

Absolutely the best in Maine or up there with Portland omakase but more accessible and chill…read more Japanese woman run sushi-ya with a beautiful omakase replete with fresh fish and crustaceans from Maine artfully arranged with exquisite edible flowers and a superbe selection of Japanese beverages. Service is friendly and attentive with a slight alternative air befitting the Maine ambiance. The setting is upscale casual with quite a few sophistes as well as locals in the know. Price point is reasonable especially for the quality, variety and presentation. Even the little things such as the ginger are top notch foodie level. Reservations required for prime times.