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Reading Room Restaurant
1 Newport Dr
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Reading Room Dinner 2024
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Reading Room Dessert Menu 2024
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Reading Room Breakfast Menu 2024
Lounge Fare 2024
Reading Room Dinner 2024
Soups
Lobster Bisque
Chive Crème Fraîche
- Cup $10.00
- Bowl $16.00
New England Clam Chowder
Herb Oil, Oyster Crackers
- Cup $10.00
- Bowl $16.00
Salads
Beets N' Burrata
$16.00
baby arugula, roasted beets, burrata, crispy lardons, apple maple-ginger vinaigrette
gluten-free
Petite Farmers Greens
$15.00
baby greens wrapped in cucumber, goat cheese flakes, heirloom baby tomatoes, pickled fennel caramelized walnuts, white balsamic emulsion
Baby Gem Caesar
$14.00
white anchovies, heirloom baby tomatoes, shaved pecorino, brioche croutons, roasted garlic aioli
Tasty Beginnings
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
housemade cocktail sauce, marinated tomatoes, shaved red onion, shaved cucumbers, soft herbs
dairy-free, gluten-free
Locally Farmed Maine Oysters
$18.00
½ dozen, housemade cocktail sauce
dairy-free, gluten-free
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$24.00
jumbo lump crab, house whole grain mustard Rémoulade, arugula, lemon oil
Compressed Asian Pears
$18.00
whipped goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, candied walnuts, watercress
gluten-free
Hearty Fillers
Grilled 8oz Filet of Beef
$52.00
ginger-carrot mousseline, potato puree, truffle pesto, broccolini Suggested wine: Coppola Diamond Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
gluten-free
Seared New Zealand Rack of Lamb
$48.00
herb roasted baby vegetables, whipped potato, truffle pesto, broccolini Suggested wine: Argiano, NC "Baby Super Tuscan", Montalcino, Italy
gluten-free
Slow Braised Beef Short Rib
$42.00
smoked fingerling potatoes, sautéed broccolini, cherry tomato confit, braising jus Suggested wine: St. Francis, Merlot, Sonoma, California
gluten-free
Land & Sea
filet of beef, Maine lobster tails, potato puree, charred baby carrots, red wine jus, clarified butter Suggested wine: King Estate "Inscription" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
gluten-free
- 5oz $65.00
- 8oz $72.00
Downeast "Lazy" Lobster
$58.00
separated lobster from shell, potato puree, charred baby carrots, clarified butter Suggested wine: August Kesseler 'R", Riesling, Rheingau, Germany
gluten-free
Herb Baked Atlantic Salmon
$36.00
herb baked in Feuille de Brick, broccolini, Marcona Almond romesco sauce, micro salad Suggested wine: Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, California
Seared Sea Scallops
$42.00
lobster potato hash, olive oil roasted fennel, yuzu-soy butter Suggested wine: Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
gluten-free
Soy Glazed Atlantic Cod
$48.00
herb farro, ginger-carrot puree, crispy lobster canes Suggested wine: Chablis 'La Pierrelee, La Chablisienne
Organic Grain Strudel
$28.00
quinoa, farro, roasted fennel, mushrooms, blistered tomatoes, caramelized carrot mousseline, pea tendril salad Suggested wine: Fleur de Mer, Rose, Cotes de Provence, France
vegetarian
Grilled 14oz Boneless Ribeye
$58.00
olive oil whipped potatoes with pancetta cheddar cheese crumble, haricot verts, red wine reduction
gluten-free
Signature Drinks
Bourbon Flight
$28.00
Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden, Baker's, Woodford Reserve
Old & In Fashion
$18.00
The Classics Never Go Out of Style Woodford Bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura Bitters, expressed orange peel
Sandia Mimosa Margarita
$18.00
Refreshingly Sweet Summertime Libation Don Julio Blanco, watermelon-cucumber slurry, lime juice, prosecco
Bar Island Colada
$17.00
Carribean Dreamsicle on the Coast of Maine Pusser's Rum, Cream of Coconut, pineapple & orange juice, nutmeg
Sizzlin' Spritz
$16.00
Subtle Intensity of Heat Balanced with the Sweetness of Citrus Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, citrus simple syrup, Monin Hot Honey
Rosemary Citrus Fizz
$16.00
Herbal Spin on a Classic Favorite Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, club soda, rosemary simple syrup
Porcupineapple
$17.00
Tiki Stylin' in the Porcupine Islands Mount Gay Rum, pineapple juice, Averna, Falernum, lime juice, grenadine
Blueberry Fields Forever
$16.00
A Local Twist on a Traditional Mule blueberry infused Maine 22 Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, fresh mint
Draft Beer
Bar Harbor Real Ale
$10.00
4.8% Atlantic Brewing Company, Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale
5.1% Atlantic Brewing Company, Bar Harbor
- Can (16oz) $10.00
Lunch IPA
7% Maine Beer Company, Portland
- Bottle (16.9oz) $12.00
Bottles / Cans
Allagash White
$9.00
5.1% [12oz can] Allagash Brewing Company
Cadillac Mountain Stout
$10.00
7% [16oz can] Atlantic Brewing Company
Thirsty Botanist IPA
$10.00
7% [16oz can] Boothbay Craft Brewery, Boothbay
Downeast Cider
$8.00
5.1% [12oz can] Downeast Cider House, Boston
Peak Organic IPA
$9.00
7.1% Peak Brewery, Portland
Domestic & Imported
Bud Light
$7.00Coors Light
$7.00Corona
$7.00Upside Dawn Golden Ale [N/A]
$7.00Sparkling Wine
Blanc de Blancs, Coppola "Sofia"
Monterey, California
- Glass $14.00
- 750ml $52.00
Prosecco, La Marca
Veneto, Italy
- Glass $14.00
- 750ml $52.00
Prosecco Rosé, Angelini
Veneto, Italy
- Glass $12.00
- 750ml $44.00
White Wine
Chardonnay, J. Lohr
Monterey, California
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches
Sonoma, California
- Glass $18.00
- Bottle $63.00
Chablis 'La Pierrelée' La Chablisienne
Chablis, France
- Glass $19.00
- Bottle $72.00
Chardonnay, Grgich Hills Estate
Napa, California
- Bottle $93.00
Pinot Grigio, Montasolo
Veneto, Italy
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $45.00
Pinot Gris, King's Ridge
Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $49.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita
Alto Adige, Italy
- Bottle $62.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven
Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Honig
Napa, California
- Bottle $59.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Bailly Lapierre, Sant-Bris
$67.00
Burgundy, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre
Loire Valley, France
- Bottle $87.00
Riesling, August Kesseler "R"
Rheingau, Germany
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Moscato, La Fiera
Veneto, Italy
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill
North Coast, California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coppola Claret
California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $54.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $96.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $98.00
Pinot Noir, Mirassou
California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
Pinot Noir, King Estate "Inscription"
Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Glass $18.00
- Bottle $63.00
Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin Laforet,
Burgundy, France
- Bottle $59.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin,
Dundee Hills, Oregon
- Bottle $87.00
Merlot, Clos du Bois
California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
Merlot, St Francis
Sonoma, California
- Glass $18.00
- Bottle $63.00
Merlot, Chateau Ste Michelle
$52.00
Columbia Valley, Washington
Malbec, Catena Vista Flores
Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
Malbec, Catena Vista Flores
Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
Malbec, Catena Alta
Mendoza, Argentina
- Bottle $94.00
Zinfandel, Dry Creek Vineyard
Sonoma, California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
Red Blend, Decoy by Duckhorn
Sonoma, California
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
Red Blend, Argiano NC "Baby Super Tuscan"
Tuscany, Italy
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $59.00
Red Blend, J. Lohr Pure Paso
Paso Robles, California
- Bottle $72.00
Petite Sirah, Girard
Napa, California
- Bottle $84.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Saint Sulpice
Bordeaux, France
- Bottle $52.00
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco
Piedmont, Italy
- Bottle $82.00
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau Cormeil Figeac
Bordeaux, France
- Bottle $84.00
Rosé Wine
Rose, Chateau de Campuget
Rhone, France
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Rosé, Fleur de Mer
Provence, France
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $58.00
Champagne
Moët & Chandon Imperial
Epernay, France
- 750ml $110.00
Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé
Epernay, France
- 750ml $119.00
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut
Reims, France
- 750ml $121.00
Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque Brut
Epernay, France
- 750ml $290.00
Louis Roederer, Cristal
Reims, France
- 750ml $435.00
Reserve White Wine
Chardonnay, Wayfarer Fort Ross-Seaview
Rhone Valley, France
- Bottle $165.00
Chardonnay, Domaine Bouzerau Meursault "La Narvaux"
Burgundy, France
- Bottle $263.00
Chardonney Guy Amiot et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Vergers"
$294.00
Burgundy France
Chateauneuf-Du-Paper, Blanc, Domaine De Beaurenard
$182.00
Rhone Valley, France
Reserve Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, 'Artemis' Stag's Leap
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $129.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan
Alexander Valley, California
- Bottle $143.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $162.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $192.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Special Selection
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $255.00
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Chateau de Beaucastel
Rhone Valley, France
- Bottle $138.00
Amarone, Allegrini
Veneto, Italy
- Bottle $159.00
Red Blend, Opus 1
Napa Valley, California
- Bottle $425.00
Dessert
Spiced Apple Bomb
$10.00
brown butter biscuit & bourbon caramel sauce
Maine Blueberry Pie
chantilly cream & salted caramel sauce
- $10.00
- Ala Mode $12.00
Exploration of Chocolate
$12.00
layers of chocolate with hazelnut dacquoise, chocolate jaconde cake, & macerated raspberries
gluten-free
Frozen Coffee Creme Brulee'
$10.00
chocolate strip & fresh berries
Whipped Blueberry Cheesecake
$10.00
fresh lemon curd & graham cracker crumble
Dessert Wines
Chateau Laribotte Sauterness
$14.00
Preignac, France
Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927
$16.00
Montill-Moreiles, Italy
Sherry & Port
Hartley & Gibson's, Dry Fino Sherry
$10.00
Dry Fino Sherry
Hartley & Gibson's
$10.00Warre's Warrior Port
$10.00Warre's Kings Tawny Port
$12.00Warre's Otima [10 Year]
$14.00
Old Tawny Port
Warre's Otima [20 Year]
$19.00
Old Tawny POrt
Warre's Tawny Flight
$24.00
3-1 oz samples
Speyside Single Malts
Glenfiddich [12 Year]
$14.00Glenlivet [12 Year]
$14.00Glenlivet [18 Year]
$20.00Macallan [12 Year]
$16.00Maine Comforts
Reading Room Eggs Benedict
$22.00
shaved prosciutto, poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, toasted English muffin, breakfast potatoes
Cadillac Sunrise Omelet
$16.00
Three Eggs, choice of Toast or English Muffin, Choose From: Tomatoes, Spinach, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Chicken-Apple Sausage, Ham, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack
Shore Path Breakfast
$16.00
Two Eggs your way, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage or Chicken-Apple Sausage, Toast or English Muffin, Breakfast Potatoes
Bar Harbor Lobster Hash
$24.00
Maine lobster, poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, gold potatoes, toast or English muffin
Acadia Power Bowl
$18.00
poached eggs, baby kale, farro, mushrooms, marinated tomatoes, lemon oil
Butter Poached Lobster Benedict
$24.00
Maine lobster claws, poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, toasted sourdough, breakfast potatoes
From the Griddle
All Served with Local Maple Syrup, Choice of Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, or Chicken-Apple Sausage
Traditional Belgium Waffle
$16.00
plain, Maine blueberries, or bananas
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
$16.00
plain, Maine blueberries, or bananas
Banana Bread French Toast
$14.00
blueberry-vanilla almond crumble
Rise N' Shine
Lox & Bagel
$23.00
Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Shaved Red Onions, Hardboiled Egg, Heirloom Tomatoes, Capers, Micro Herbs, Cream Cheese, Choice of Bagel
Blueberry and Honey Yogurt Parfait
$12.00
vanilla Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola, organic honey
Freshly Baked Breakfast Pastry Basket
$13.00
baker's selection of four pastries, butter, assorted jams and jellies
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$10.00
Brown Sugar, Dried Fruits, Granola
Assorted Cold Cereals
$4.00
Choice of: Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, choice of Milk
A La Carte
Toast
$3.00
White, Wheat, Multigrain, Rye, Sourdough
Bagel
$4.00
Plain, Everything, Asiago
Freshly Baked Croissant
$4.00Freshly Baked Danish
$4.00Freshly Baked Muffin
$4.00Seasonal Fruit
$8.00Smoked Bacon
$5.00Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
$5.00Sausage
$5.00Chicken-Apple Sausage
$5.00Lounge Fare
Lobster Bisque
Chive Crème Fraiche
- (Cup) $10.00
- (Bowl) $16.00
New England Clam Chowder
Herb Oil, Oyster Crackers
- (Cup) $10.00
- (Bowl) $16.00
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
$28.00
assorted cured meats and local cheeses, pickled vegetables, blueberry jam, whole grain mustard, honeycomb, crispy baguette
Lobster Bruschetta
$24.00
Grilled Crostini, Poached Lobster, Citrus Aioli, Baby Tomatoes, Petite Greens
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
Housemade Cocktail Sauce, Marinated Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion, Shaved Cucumbers, Soft Herbs
Locally Farmed Maine Oysters
$20.00
1/2 Dozen, Housemade Cocktail Sauce, Blueberry-Yuzu Mignonette
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$24.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, House Whole Grain Remoulade, Arugula, Lemon Oil
Cadillac Burger
$21.00
1/2 Pound Angus Beef, Toasted Brioche, Applewood Smoked Bacon, House Dressing, Choice of Cheese, house-cut fries
Baby Gem Ceaser
$14.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli, White Anchovies, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, Shaved Pecorino, Brioche Croutons
- Grilled Chicken
- $6.00
- Grilled 5oz Petite Filet
- $18.00
- Seared Salmon
- $10.00
- Jumbo Shrimp [5]
- $12.00
Beef Short Rib Flatbread
$21.00
braised short rib, herb goat cheese, caramelized onions, petite arugula, roasted garlic aioli
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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General Info
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Cuisine
Seafood
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Additional Information:
The Reading Room Restaurant opens for the 2024 season on Friday April 5th, 2024. The adjacent Oasis Lounge opens at 3pm each day and serves until 10 starting on April 5th, 2024.
About Us
The Reading Room offers a distinguished fine dining experience overlooking Frenchman Bay.
Start your evening with locally farmed oysters while deciding between our signature Beef Short Ribs or Filet and Lobster Tail fresh from the boats on the Harbor. Linger over a slice of Maine Blueberry Pie while you enjoy a crafted cocktail and soft piano music.
The Reading Room offers an intimate atmosphere where special moments are celebrated with family and friends.
Serving breakfast and dinner daily, the Reading Room is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views.
Smart casual attire preferred, but not required.