Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Orono

Everything was delish! Shrimp and grits were the best ever! The boar fettuccine was perfection! Couldn’t stop eating! And the duck gnocchi was so delicate and tender! Charming ambiance, kind waitresses and wonderful food!

**Fantastic Food and Service!** We had dinner at Havana and were thoroughly impressed with our experience. My wife enjoyed the seafood paella, while I opted for the pork chop dish. Another guest had the shrimp appetizer and salad, and one ordered the duck. Each dish was beautifully prepared with fresh, local ingredients and packed with flavor. The seafood paella was among the best I've ever tasted, and the pork chop came with a delicious broth-based sauce, turnip greens, chickpeas, and local vegetables. The highlight of our evening was our server, Harley. His positive attitude and keen attention to detail made our dining experience exceptional. From the warm welcome upon arrival to the attentive service throughout our meal, we felt feeling appreciated and full! I highly recommend Havana! Enjoy your visit—you won't be disappointed!

Each time we go to dinner at The Tarratine is as good or better than the last time. Top notch. Consistent quality.

The igloo on the roof was wonderful, it was warm and cozy and we had wonderful service! Food was excellent!

The Reading Room is classic white linen high class dining at its best!! Menu, food, service & ambience all first rate! Our server was very professional (can’t recall her name) & very menu knowledgeable - only issue was that the noise level made it difficult to have a good conversation! We’ve been there many times over the years & it is always the highlight of our visits to Bar Harbor!!