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Reading Room Restaurant
1 Newport Dr
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Soups
Lobster Bisque
- Cup $10.00
- Bowl $16.00
New England Clam Chowder
Herb Oil, Oyster Crackers
- Cup $10.00
- Bowl $16.00
Butternut Squash Soup
toasted coconut, coconut foam
vegan
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl $12.00
Salads
Baby Gem Burrata Wedge
$16.00
burrata cheese, pancetta lardons, marinated baby heirloom tomatoes, buttermilk dressing, chives
gluten-free
Petite Greens
$14.00
mesclun greens, cucumber wrap, shaved red onions, marinated baby heirloom tomatoes, parmesan tuille, blueberry vinaigrette
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$15.00
whole leaf romaine, ciabatta croutons, shaved parmesan tuille
Compressed Asian Pears
$16.00
compressed Asian pears, whipped goat cheese, prosciutto crisps, candied pecans, micro green salad, lavender honey vinaigrette
gluten-free
Appetizers
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
cocktail sauce, marinated tomatoes, shaved red onion, shaved cucumbers
dairy-free, gluten-free
Locally harvest Maine Oysters
$24.00
½ dozen Bar Harbor Blonde oysters, lime cocktail sauce, blueberry mignonette
dairy-free, gluten-free
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$24.00
jumbo lump crab, whole grain mustard aioli, petite micro green salad, lemon chive emulsion
Plateau de Fruta de Mare
$74.00
poached shrimp, chilled Maine lobster, tuna poke, crab Louie, local oysters, blueberry mignonette, cocktail sauce
gluten-free, dairy-free
Ahi Tuna Tataki
$19.00
lime whipped avocado, compressed watermelon, crispy rice noodles, fermented amino ponzu glaze, wasabi aioli
dairy-free
Main Courses
Seared Sea Scallops
$45.00
potato and lobster hash, grilled Cipollini onions, asparagus, truffled cauliflower puree, yuzu vinaigrette
gluten-free
Seared Atlantic Salmon
$36.00
meyer lemon infused pearl barley, pickled cucumber red onion salad, bok choy, hollandaise emulsion
Downeast "Lazy" Lobster
$58.00
separated lobster from shell, potato puree, asparagus, Vermont cheddar biscuit
gluten-free
Braised Beef Short Rib
$42.00
olive oil whipped potatoes, roasted fennel, baby carrots, crispy shallots, local root beer infused braising jus
dairy-free
Prosciutto & Sage Wrapped Atlantic Cod
$42.00
whipped potatoes, garlic French beans, roasted red pepper nage, crispy fried oysters
Land & Sea
6oz filet mignon, Maine lobster tail, potato puree, charred baby carrots, cabernet veal reduction
gluten-free
- 5oz $68.00
20oz Bone-In Ribeye
$65.00
bacon and sour cream loaded mini gold potatoes, grilled asparagus, fresh grated horseradish, bourbon red onion blueberry jam, Worcestershire glaze
gluten-free
Grilled Filet Mignon
$52.00
6oz filet, crispy fennel & pancetta lumpia, whipped potatoes, broccolini, béarnaise
Colorado Lamb Rack
$48.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, root vegetables, mint salsa verde
gluten-free
Crispy Zucchini Napolean
$32.00
eggplant mousse, cashew mozzarella, Marcona almond Romesco sauce, smoked baby heirloom tomatoes, microgreens
vegetarian
dairy-free, 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
Maine Blueberry Pie
$12.00
chantilly cream, vanilla ice cream
Whipped Blueberry Cheesecake
$12.00
fresh lemon curd, graham cracker crumble
Spiced Apple Bomb
$12.00
chocolate tart shell, bourbon caramel sauce
Chocolate Mocha Brownie Cake
$12.00
espresso gelato, chocolate tuille, chocolate espresso bean dust
gluten-free
Warm Valrhona Chocolate Chip Macaroon Bar
$12.00
salted honey gelato, toasted coconut
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]
$16.00Hot Choices
Shore Path Breakfast
$16.00
two eggs your way, bacon or breakfast sausage, toast or English muffin, breakfast potatoes
Reading Room Eggs Benedict
$20.00
shaved prosciutto, poached eggs, hollandaise, toast or English muffin, breakfast potatoes
Butter Poached Lobster Benedict
$24.00
Maine lobster, poached eggs, hollandaise, toast or English muffin, breakfast potatoes
Biscuits and Gravy
$20.00
buttermilk biscuits, poached eggs, Bron Family Farm sausage, black pepper milk gravy
Cadillac Sunrise Omelet
$18.00
three eggs, choice of toast or English muffin, choose from: tomatoes, spinach, onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack
vegetarian
gluten-free
Chilaquiles
$18.00
house fried masa chips, roja or verde sauce, Brown Family Farm chorizo, avocado, queso fresco, fried eggs
gluten-free
Acadia Power Bowl
$18.00
blue spirulina overnight oats, fresh berries, crispy quinoa, toasted almond and cashew crumble, wild honey drizzle
vegan
gluten-free
From the Griddle
all served with local maple syrup, choice of bacon, country sausage patty or chicken-apple sausage
Traditional Belgium Waffle
$16.00Blue Velvet Waffle
$17.00
blueberry whipped butter, Maine blueberries, toasted almond cashew crumble
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
$16.00
plain or Maine blueberries
Baguette French Toast
$14.00
macadamia pineapple compote
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
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$10.00
brown sugar, dried fruits, granola
vegetarian
Assorted Cold Cereals
$4.00
choice of: Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, choice of milk
Salads
Baby Greens Salad
$14.00
grape tomatoes, cucumber, ciabatta garlic croutons, lavender honey vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
$14.00
whole leaf romaine, ciabatta garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, crispy parmesan tuille
Enhance Your Salad
- grilled steak
- $14.00
- Grilled Chicken
- $6.00
- Grilled Salmon
- $8.00
- Grilled Shrimp
- $12.00
Soups
Lobster Bisque
- (Cup) $10.00
- (Bowl) $16.00
New England Clam Chowder
- (Cup) $10.00
- (Bowl) $16.00
Butternut Squash Coconut Bisque
- (Cup) $8.00
- (Bowl) $10.00
Tasty Beginnings
Charcuterie and Cheese Board
$28.00
assorted cured meats and local cheeses, pickled vegetables, house made blueberry jam, whole grain mustard, honeycomb, crispy baguette
Locally Farmed Bar Harbor Blonde Oysters
$24.00
1/2 dozen oysters, house made cocktail sauce, blueberry mignonette
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$24.00
whole grain remoulade, petite microgreens salad, lemon chive emulsion
Lobster Bruschetta
$24.00
poached lobster salad, grilled crostini, citrus aioli, baby tomatoes, petite greens
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
$17.00
house made cocktail sauce, shaved red onion, marinated tomatoes, shaved cucumbers
Plateau du Fruta de Mare
$65.00
poached shrimp, chilled Maine lobster, King Crab, tuna poke, Crab Louie, local oysters, blueberry mignonette, cocktail sauce
Hearty Fillers
Steak Frites
$32.00
grilled 10oz hanger steak, hand cut garlic parmesan fries, fresh grated horseradish, chimichurri, Worcestershire glaze
Cadillac Smash Burger
$20.00
two 30z hand formed patties, toasted brioche bun, applewood smoked bacon, thyme roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, Vermont cheddar, herb mayo, hand cut parmesan garlic fries
Margarita Flatbread
$17.00
heirloom baby tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, roasted garlic, fresh basil, arugula salad, balsamic glaze
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.