The Tarratine

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!

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Happy Endings

3.9(27 reviews)

Good drinks, good music, good location. Pretty pricey, no prices on the menu. We ordered margaritas…read moreand they were smaller than what we expected. Ordered refills (4 drinks, no food) and paid almost $50 after taxes.

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.

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Inside

The Butcher The Baker

4.7(46 reviews)

I didn't have any food, but there were several appealing options such as a seasonal beet salad as…read morean appetizer and different chicken entrees and a homemade pasta special. There were two hosts to greet me upon arrival. The space can be a little tricky to find if you've never been before.. if facing restaurant from the street you need to go to the right of it in a little alley way like spot and door is on your left in that space. The ambiance is upbeat and medium loud. Medium to dim lit with 7 or so spots at the bar and then tables near window or in dining room. There are wine, beer, and cocktail options. I had a blackberry cocktail with egg white, blackberry compote and gin. It was very good. Not too sweet or sour and light and fresh. The customers varied from older couples to dad and their kid to people in their early to mid 30's.

The service was great! Absolutely no complaints with that. I had the fish of the day which was Miso…read moremaple salmon over rice with green beans and it was delicious. When traveling for work, I try to get food that I would cook for myself at home and this was that kind of meal. The one "odd" thing was the insane amount of salt on their fries. They were fried perfectly, shoe string like, but I had to take my fingers and dust off the salt. I love salt! But they were WAY over done. Otherwise this is a nice spot. I will come back next time I'm in town.

Chicken Chimichangas

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The Baker Drink

Novio's Bistro

4.6(96 reviews)

0.3 mi

Extremely good 4 course meal. I had the steak and a chocolate mousse dessert. Literally no…read morecomplaints besides being a bit pricey. They have a "speakeasy" bar in the back only available to members which has a nice ambiance but way too expensive for me to ever actually join myself.

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.

View from high top table

Appetizer

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Caprese salad

Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub

3.9(225 reviews)

Cute little Irish pub with a small bar. Tater kegs were unique and yum! Their menu offer great…read moreIrish opitions to but we were just there for small bites. Definitely worth a stop. Right on the corner.

i really wish cooks would be more open to seasoning their patties in burgers. And i'm not talking…read moreabout just salt, i'm talking about garlic, onion, paprika, oregano SOMETHING other than a pinch of salt and pepper.... Ironically what WAS over salted was my fries. The cheese was stringy tho which is always a + but it was just a boring meal. Great drinks, boring meal, and they should invest in a Mancala board game set

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Timber Kitchen & Bar

4.2(545 reviews)

1.2 mi

Had an amazing dinner here. Don't spend much time in Bangor so we got many dishes and shared them…read moreall. Was shocked this place was here. Food was incredible. Burger with blueberry and goat cheese was great. Only things is- I firmly believe bacon should be crispy. This bacon was not. That's the only thing I would change. Onion and squash soups were great. Calamari was good. Maple pomegranate Brussels sprouts were amazing! Service was fantastic. They split every dish in the kitchen for me and my wife. Katya offered without us asking. And the kitchen staff were so courteous in doing that. I know that can be a pain in the butt. Everything still had great presentation and care coming out like that too! Amazing! What a gem in Bangor Maine

The place had great atmosphere and was alive. I was looking forward to it. I sat at the bar and…read moreordered soup, oysters and fish and chips for my main course. The fish and chips came first. I was a bit surprised. Then during the middle of that dish came the soup and oysters. There was little room at the bar but the server jammed all the plates in making for a stressful situation. I felt I had to jam everything thing down at once. I could not really enjoy it. I will give it another try.

Dining tables on left, bar on right

Lobster elote

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BBQ pizza

High Tide Restaurant & Bar

3.4(233 reviews)

0.7 mi

The service was immediate, the Blackened Haddock sandwich was the best I ever had. The Cole slaw…read morewas different from what I usually have but it was awesome!!!

This place had fast service, our server (Jada - not sure of spelling) was super friendly and…read moreattentive. The food was delicious and quick. The day was rainy and grey out and the view was still lovely - I can't even imagine how gorgeous it must be on a nice day. Would highly recommend.

Indoor seating is spacious

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View from our high top

Nocturnem Draft Haus

4.4(113 reviews)

We were in Bangor for a graduation ceremony and found Nocturnem on Yelp! Had a great experience!…read more Beer selection was excellent. Food was very good. Our group had a burger, flank steak tacos, steak and cheese, the meatball trio and the burnt ends flatbread. Everyone was happy with their selections. Our server was really nice and very efficient. They had live music (Friday night) and the singer was a lot of fun!

Smoked Wings are so good!! So they have theme nights:…read moreMonday: Industry Night Tuesday: Taco Tuesday Wednesday: $1 Wing Night Thursday: Burger night Friday: Live Music night 7-10 Saturday: Flight Sat Sunday: Funday Wings are smoked and the sauces are on the side. It is a bar so it is bar service. They are busy, but they work for their tips!

Cheese Burgers

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Evenrood's

3.7(121 reviews)

I have always loved Evenrood's. The food, beverages, and atmosphere are excellent. I recommend…read moreEvenrood's to everyone. We started with brussel sprouts, which were very tasty, just a bit salty. I usually get the salmon or halibut-I went for pan seared scallops. Excellent choice! I do not use a lot of salt at home, so again, a bit salty. My friends enjoyed the fish tacos and grilled shrimp. More fish on the tacos and a little less salt would have made this a five star review. Overall, still my favorite spot. The bar, the restaurant, the dragonfly decor -- nothing but love! Maybe I'll secure the old bank vault room when I graduate with my Master's degree in May 2025.

Evenrods is one of my favorite restaurants in Bangor. The food is consistently good and the service…read morevery pleasant. I ordered the halibut and it came with a delicious lemon blanc sauce. The fried rice cake that accompanied the fish was a tasty addition. The asparagus was nicely cooked. There is an upscale ambiance to the restaurant. If you fly in to go to the coast or mountains this would be a nice place to stop for dinner. It's nice without being fussy (though you will not experience fussy in Bangor anywhere).

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Utopia

4.3(50 reviews)

Doors were locked when we got there so we had some issues trying to communicate that with the…read morepeople inside which made for a weird start but the environment inside was nice, clean and comfortable. The male server we had was very pleasant and on top of everything. Overall, the food was fabulous. Everything we had was vegan. To start we had the polenta fries which were good but needed salt and there was no salt at the table so that was a minus. I had the gnocchi with tofu, it was a generous portion with a nice presentation and the flavor came out beautifully once I got some salt on it. I really savored every bite of this meal. The side piece of bread was not served with any olive oil or vegan butter so that was a little disappointing. My partner had the vegan bean burger and he liked the flavor but it was very messy for him and he had a bit of trouble eating it neatly which made him not love his as much as I loved my plate. The fresh cut fries on the side of his plate were nice. To drink we both had a couple of utopia daiquiris, they were delicious and strong. Top notch. I took home the baklava (made with agave, not honey) and honestly it was the best I've ever had. It had a very nice salted caramel profile to it so I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great options for vegans on a date or just a nice comfortable meal for any occasion.

We liked it so much that we're back again. This time we met owner, Rachel, and she was lovely as…read morewell. We spoke about the 5 year restaurant ownership and how it's really a "farm-to-table concept". Tonight's special appetizer was a Zucchini and chick pea flower dumpling/fritter which was delicious. Frank Sinatra background music gave the restaurant a cool retro vibe.