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Mache Bistro

135 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1409
207-288-0447
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Ranked #3 of 103 restaurants in Bar Harbor
Price range: $16 - $25
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean, Seafood, Eclectic
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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bethel
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The food was great and prepared specifically. Excellent Wine list. There are only a few tables and a few seats at the bar. The chef is apparently the owner. We had a duck dish and a fish dish. This place is on the far end of a main street in town, well worth checking it out.

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See 3 more reviews by hikersundayriver for Bar Harbor
Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I ate here on a friend's recommendation-- the food was tasty, and you didn't want to stop eating. I had three courses and normally I skip dessert. This time I couldn't resist having creme carmel. It was an amazing treat for the senses and the sensations.

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See 8 more reviews by Southpawpoet for Bar Harbor
Philadelphia PA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We live in Bar Harbor half the year, and food and wine matter to us. And while Bar Harbor is a wonderful place to visit, great food is generally not its strong point. There are not too many truly worthy options. Mache, however, stands out like a beacon. The menu is imaginative, the food excellent, the service attentive, and the... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

Mache Bistro is a lovely, intimate dining experience. Anticipate a fine dining experience without any pretension. The interior is small and always over-flowing with locals, seasonal residents and tourists alike. I've had the pleasure of dining here many times and anticipate returning many more. The menu changes "nightly" taking advantage of local fresh seasonal ingredients and the food is always... More

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Geelong
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60 reviews 60 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

A very nice ambience in this cosy bistro in Bar Harbor. At first the menu looks rather challenging with combinations that you might think would clash ( check out menu online). However the flavours come together very well. The duck breast with smoked duck & sweet potato hash was excellent. A grilled bread salad with mushrooms & Asiago cheese was... More

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Norwell, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

My wife and I like to seek out restaurants that are good and frequented mostly by the residents in the area ( not a "tourist trap" ) and the place in Bar Harbor is Mache Bistro. Cozy, with great service and exceptional food. Overall, reasonably priced and very much a restaurant you would enjoy.

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Northern VA
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107 reviews 107 reviews
76 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
240 helpful votes 240 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Love the small setting and great service and food. Recommend reservations as the place fills up in the evenings and walk ins were turned away multiple times. The wine selection and wine mixes are good. Nothing ridiculous was listed or pushed. Small selection of local beers also. We had the following: Appetizers: Cheese plate - good collection of cheeses (nothing... More

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Norcross
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

At the edge of Bar Harbar is a little gem... Mache Bistro! I read several reviews from different sources about all kinds of restaurants, and this was worth the planning. Could not get a reservation, so we took the chance and got a seat at the bar. Great food - pork belly starter is amazing, and great meal - flank... More

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Lewiston, Maine
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35 reviews 35 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

My husband and I were seated promptly for our 7PM reservation, but we did notice another couple came in after us (but still before 7PM) who had a 7PM reservation and were not seated until 7:20PM. The atmosphere is intimate and the music is fantastic. We ordered the clam bisque and the word "cream" in the description did make me... More

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Coastal Maine
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

We have been to Mache Bistro on several occasions over time, and Mache never disappoints. The other evening we went for dinner with five friends; and, again the food was superb and the service impeccable. My lamb chops were by far the best that I've ever eaten. The Bistro is small and popular, so make sure to make a reservation... More

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