Low quality drinks and service, bad atmosphere, many better options in the area. Its a shame.read more

Cocktail bar in downtown Bangor, we typically stop here for a drink when we are in town. They have…read moresome interesting cocktails. They have bar food and some desserts but I have never tried any of their food. They have a large bar, lots of seats and an outside.

Expensive but has a cool speakeasy and amazing 5 star food. Can only get the 4 course dining but…read moreplenty of options. The dessert is especially good!

We frequent Novio's for date nights and their monthly wine dinners. After last night's meal, I had…read moreto write a review. It was the very best meal we have had here (and we have had a lot of wonderful meals). For our first courses, the tuna tartare was so fresh and paired perfectly with the homemade chips. My husband had the mussels and the broth was drinkable, it was so delicious. We both had the filet for our mains. They were perfectly cooked medium rare with craveworthy pave potatoes. We sat at the bar and Courtney was a wonderful host/server/bartender working the perfect balance of conversation and privacy.

Fun owner and fantastic drinks! The owner spent a lot of time chatting with my husband and I, and…read morewe had lots of laughs. The Tourista Borracha is fantastic if you like a tequila drink with a spicy kick. Super cool little spot with big energy.

Loved it!! Mixed cocktails were so delicious and fun! Also the rum jelly shots.. had wayyy too many…read moreof those! Would recommend

Neat find! Located at valence rock in along shore path. Beautiful view over the grounds and to the…read moreocean! Sitting area by the bar was old world charm! Service was friendly and quick. Food was tasteful and full of flavor. Risotto was rich and creamy. The pork chop was well prepared but would have love a mashed potato. The bread service would have loved a flavored butter instead of ricotta. Scallop appetizer with Brussel spouts was great! Salad was super fresh.

We stayed in bar harbor for a few days and wanted to go somewhere nice. We found this place online…read moreand he had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. It is located in the Balance Rock Inn right on the Maine coast. Our server was very nice and was able to explain the dishes to us so that we could order the right amount of food. We ordered the crab fritter appetizer and it was really good. I had the scallops and my husband had the boar shank and not were very good. For dessert we had the pistachio semifreddo and again it was also very good. It's a quaint little place with a great view and the food and drinks were top notch. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order and we will be back when we are in bar harbor again.

Dinner on a Thursday night in July. We sat in the upstairs dining room. Great ambiance, 6 tables…read more Service was very good, food was variable. I had the crab cakes which were delicious but small for anyone with an appetite. The salad was fresh and well sized. My husband had the duck and it looked very good, he liked it. I opted for the scallops and risotto- I'd say it was the least tasty of the apps and entrees. Scallops were excellent but the risotto was a bit odd. It was a massive serving with lots of ingredients but lacked flavor. Raspberry Crème Brûlée for dessert was just OK. Love the outdoor rooftop bar. Will try that for a drink before dinner on our next visit. There are cute rooms with pool table, seating and games. Complimentary valet service. Will be back!

One of the best in Bangor. Rotating menu and top notch drinks. Love that you can explore the upper…read morefloors and play games while you wait

After a long travel day and a flight into Bangor we wanted to find someplace close for a bite to…read moreeat. High Tide did not disappoint. The Bacon wrapped scallops were delicious. The service was good, and it was a nice casual atmosphere for a late dinner.

After visiting Mason's Brewery, I walked the short distance to High Tide. It was nice out, so I sat…read moreat the outside bar. A friendly bartender, and even a friendly couple from VA, made for some pleasant company. Now, warm butter on a lobster roll means you probably have to work back from 5 stars, right? But there was no reason to think lower score. Easy 5 stars. The food was delicious. And after the flight at Mason's earlier, then a pint and the lobster roll dish here, my sweet tooth kicked in and a nice ice cream sundae took care of that. Nice spot for sure!

Came for drinks after a dinner out. Amazing drinks- and…read morebartender was outstanding and on the ball. Friendly and so welcoming. Stop her for a drink ( or three). Camden closes up rather early- but you can catch a drink here for sure.

Best meal of my trip so far. Smoked Maine Salmon and slow cooked pork shoulder quesadilla were to…read moredie for. Very genuine, friendly and welcoming. Cozy and jazzy-cool atmosphere.

I think this is a great edition to the Bangor area but they just have a few things to work on…read more Great things: Very cool speakeasy vibes. Decorated very well. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable. The drinks we got were great. Things to improve on: Priced a little high for what you get. Change the menu to much where they don't have anything on the menu you have to hear everything from the waitress which is hard to remember. We didn't try any food for the reason and for everything to be super pricey. I will be back to try again if I'm in the area, even if it's just for a drink!

On my overnight in Bangor I was at a not-great hotel but fortunately Barliman's was nearby to save…read morethe day--or rather, happy hour into dinner into nightcap, which is how it went (mind you this was right after the time change, so it was dark before 5pm and my "late night" meant I left at 8:30, lol). The vibe is chill speakeasy/library; there's a comfy bar area with tables and then a warren of other little spaces where you can hang out as well, with books and games strewn about to peruse. I love that they have a small, curated menu, which makes it easy: Maine oysters (two kinds, both awesome) got me started with a martini (well OK two martinis; friendly bartender makes them *perfectly*), and then you can extend to dinner with a few rotating options. I got lucky because whoever is making this delicious food decided that bolognese and lasagna should have a baby and be served in a piping-hot dish with some bread and salad on the side, and who could be mad about that?! (NB get some red wine with it). And they feature the fabulous Maine martini (aka Allen's Coffee Brandy, to which I have been converted), so there's your perfect nightcap. Sometimes when you go to bars with small menus the food is so-so, but not here: everything was insanely good and the perfect portion size. Who knows when I'll be back in Bangor next, but I'll definitely come here again when I am. Check it out!

We had a great end of a long weekend in Maine vacation meal here it's literally at the marina with…read morean entertaining view from the top deck of people dropping and loading back up their various boats, or a lovely river view. I had a lazy mans with butter and fries my hubs fish & chips. I had a great drink that was a summer blueberry Maine special and a second one that was passion fruit and so pretty with an edible flower. Sunglasses on the deck or patio are a must while dining. Our server was super friendly , we were harassed the entire time by wasps but it's that time of year.

Great spot with a water view and an outdoor fire pit! We stopped by during a road trip and ordered…read moreoysters, bacon-wrapped scallops, and whole lobsters. We enjoyed everything!

I finally found a really good Mexican place in Bangor. It is owned by the same fella who owns Las…read morePalapas, so I didn't have much hope for it. It is located by the airport, outside of a Quality Inn. Normally that would mean "Meh" for service and quality, but it didn't on the Sunday afternoon I went. I walked in and was thrilled to hear Selena playing overhead, a great start. The waitress was attentive and cute. I got birria and it was so moist and flavorful! It tasted like the Mexican food I had in Taxco, so it was just fantastic. My companion had the chicken with spinach enchiladas and they rocked it. So good! For 35 dollars for two people, it was a bargain. Oh nom nom nom!

Our experience was excellent! The En Mole was terrific, not sweet, and a little kick. The rice was…read morefresh and flavorful. My friend's enchiladas were very good. The chips and salsa were plentiful and good. Servers were friendly and I love the long bar and the high seat booths. They did a nice job converting the old "Ground Round". I'm a big mole fan and this is the best Mole in the area!!