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Havana

318 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1637
207-288-2822
Ranked #14 of 100 restaurants in Bar Harbor
4.0 of 5 stars 188 Reviews
Price range: INR1,728 - INR2,787
Cuisines: Cuban, Latin, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Wayman
Description: Havana is American fine dining with a Latin flair, great atmosphere, extensive wine list, knowledgeable staff and sophisticated menu. Since opening ten years ago, we have been committed to serving local and organic meats, produce and seafood. We search out New England farmers and fisherfolk to purchase products that are not only great tasting, but great for the environment and local economy. Seafood, lamb and meat dishes are flavored with intelligence and respect and change weekly, sometimes daily. Havana is located in downtown Bar Harbor, just a short stroll up Main Street.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My wife and I have been coming to the Bar Harbor for five consecutive years each May and trip to the area is not complete without a Saturday dinner at Havana! The food with a Cuban twist is always delicious, ambiance wonderful, wait staff attentive and the mixologist gifted. Don't miss it when you are in town! More

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Melrose, Massachusetts
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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I had diner with a group of people. The food was very good, it may be it bit pricy, but half price wine night helped keep the overall tab down. Cuban food would not be my first choice, but I was able to find a dish that I really liked. I would go back there if visiting Bar Harbor again More

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Sugarloaf
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

To warm inside dining room. Tables were cramped together and small. Food was not authentic Cuban food. It was more trendy with some Cuban attributes. More

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Surry, Maine
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
1
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One of the best Restaurants in bar Harbor. Good Food. More

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Boynton Beach
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The staff is welcoming and cordial. The menu changes monthly and is always interesting. The food blendings are wonderful and creative. AND the bartender makes the BEST mojito! All in all, this is consistently the best restaurant in the area. I have been going every year during my visits there. More

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Washington, DC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I visited Bar Harbor for the first time in Oct. '11. One night, we went for drinks at Havana's bar, and we were so impressed by the people we met who are regulars at Havana, and by the staff, that we returned the next night for dinner. Our table location, wait staff, and of course, our meal... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
2
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Havana provided the best dinner we had on our trip. The meal was outstanding! We had the buttered lobster and risotto, chili relleno (beyond delicious), and glasses of wine "from a keg." Who would've believed? They are the first restaurant in Maine to carry this type of wine, and it is fabulous. The owner came and chatted wine-talk with us,... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We were a bit underwhelmed by this restaurant and value for money poor. Good service and nice property but the food left something to be desired. We would not go back on a future trip to Acadia. More

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pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

mussles, daily searfood trio appetizer, cornbread pudding (amazing and not what you would expect), apple pie in a mini pumpkin, More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great ambiance and impeccable service. We wanted something different after having the usual lobster rolls and other fried foods during our week in Maine, and we certainly got it! Great drinks, complex flavors, and a unique menu. The food was a bit rich for my taste since i prefer simple dishes, but my husband loved his meal. It was easy... More

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