We have eaten at the Reading Room a number of times and were so pleased that the experience last evening was as great as prior seasons - from the food to the service (Wayne), to the view -

Wonderful seating with an outstanding view of harbor at sunset. Service was top notch. Classy. Dinners were good proportions, well seasoned and presented. Great atmosphere, not rushed. Professional and courteous, Wayne was our knowledgeable and experienced server. We felt well taken care of, and appreciated the Reading Room's wine menu and variety of food choices. Best way to spend a... More

Very good. Prices are high. Good if can go eat there part of a package (for instance, at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel)

we recently were in bar harbor for three days and this was our best meal. we did have a "coupon" so we appreciated the savings. Our server, Suzy, was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and not pretentious. Since it was the off season we enjoyed a table by the window overlooking the harbor. It was a treat to have a meal in... More

This is the best view in Bar Harbor by far. The food and the service are excellent, but what I found to be the best thing about the restaurant was the manager, her name was Kathy, she talked to every table, remebered the table next to me from earlier in the week, and just made you feel like she was... More

My family enjoyed a wonderful meal and perfect evening at the Reading Room on April 22,2013. We arrived a few minutes early but we were seated without delay. We ordered beverages and enjoyed the awesome view while being served by undoubtedly the best server ever named Suzy. Totally professional and swift to attend to our every need, even before we... More

We stayed at the BHI and enjoyed three meals here at the Reading Room we had great food, service and a nice romantic evening.

We stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn and with the room we received a coupon for a 3 course meal for $41, no limitations or restrictions. We could choose any of the soups (lobster bisque included) or salad, any entree on the menu and dessert. It was a GREAT value and wonderfully prepared. I had the lobster bisque with the... More

Delicious lobster!!!!! That was our favorite. We also enjoyed the dessert menu. My favorite was cheesecake. The salad was very good also and had shrimp in it. Very filling. The staff was wonderful and we had a great view of the water and the boats coming in. Fabulous place to eat. Definitely recommend. Mid price range.