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Lompoc Cafe
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants American (New) American (Traditional), American (New) [Edit]
36 Rodick StBar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-9392
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 1 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Lompoc Cafe
Review Highlights
"According to the Atlantic Brewing Company, they started in..."
(in 4 reviews)
"The Spicy Dijon Mussels are absolutely outstanding."
(in 7 reviews)
"All five stars come from Bocce."
(in 13 reviews)
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42 reviews in English
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Review from Amy H.
Fun is good. ~ Dr. Seuss
I admit we stopped by Lompoc after reading about their awesome Bocce court and the location of being off the beaten path. Imagine: a perfect and serendipitous summer evening, the sky full of stars, live music, sharing cold beverages and hobnobbing while playing Bocce with the friendly locals.
Anything you've read about the mussels served here is true because just about every table had a huge plate of them (with another order on the way); Dee said they were fantastic and worth every yelp star here. That said, the menu is limited and the mussels are probably their biggest seller. I opted for the Greek pie and it was scrumptious.
The entire front area of the restaurant is uncovered and left open to the fresh ocean air and exquisite summertime weather; oh, how I would love to be caught in a rainstorm here. -
Review from Janelle R.
Princeton, NJ
10/23/2011
I really enjoyed the Lompac. I enjoyed both their fantastic line up of local beers and their creative and tasty menu items. My falafel burger was ridiculously good. Plus this place gives off good vibes. It's not fancy; instead casual with an bohemian feel to it. A bit hipsterific, but I was able to overlook it. The service was good too. I'll definitely be back during my next trip to Bar Harbor.
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Review from Dottsy Z.
4/8/2011
The rain finally stopped in my rain-filled trip in Maine and it turned out to be a lovely evening. So, I asked Mr. Hottie out on a date. We were in Bar Harbor, after all! Isn't Bar Harbor for lovers? Or is that Niagara Falls? Whatever. We started our date with drinks and an app at Lompoc. Lompoc is a cute café in a seemingly historic home. We sat outside in the garden area where there were plenty of tables and even an area for Bocce ball.
I ordered a Cosmo and Mr. Hottie ordered a Dark and Stormy. Unfortunately, Mr. Hottie was called away on an important phone call and I sat by myself most of the time. I just sat back and enjoyed the rain-free weather and sipped my well-made drink. I watched as servers dashed back and forth and everyone seemed to be very friendly.
I eventually decided to order the friend green tomatoes as our appetizer. It was lightly fried, preserving the integrity of the un-ripened tomato and it was served with a creamy mint sauce that complimented the dish very well. We both enjoyed the dish and it has been something I have thought about again all the way back in Phoenix.
When I visit Bar Harbor again, I will definitely hit Lompoc again. The drinks were good, the service was friendly and our appetizer was yummy. -
Review from Matt M.
Portsmouth, NH
10/16/2011
We were looking for a place in Bar Harbor that was a little bit different (not a steakhouse, not pub food, etc.) and we decided to take a chance on the Lompoc Cafe and it was one of the best meals we've had in Bar Harbor.
We had the Spinach and Artichoke dip as an appetizer - it was probably the best Spinach and Artichoke dip I've ever had. They used local yogurt and fresh artichokes. Absolutely delicious.
For an entree I had the Shrimp and Grits. I took a chance on it and it was amazing. Grits with cheddar cheese, Maine Shrimp, bacon and fresh cherry tomatoes. It also came with some crispy baked kale that was a great compliment to the rich and creamy grits.
The place is also really cool, we sat on the patio and watched some folks play bocce on their court. Very intimate place.
Next time we're in Bar Harbor we're definitely going back! -
Review from Richatd M.
Richmond, VA
7/30/2011
A suggestion by Yelp and a local from our Rock Climbing excursion. When we arrived we noticed they were really busy and the hostess give us no attention. About 3-4 minutes he finally comes over and says it's going to be 20-25 min before we can be seated even though we saw a number of tables unattended. He let us know the kitchen was backed up and understaffed and that's why he was waiting to seat anyone so the kitchen can catch-up. I did like the honesty and we decided to stay. He suggested we can sit at the bar and when ready, he'll grab us and seat us.
The bar was good! Bartender was nice and busy but we had our drinks! About 10 minutes later, we noticed a number of parties coming in and they were seated immediately, 4 to be exact. I got up and asked the hostess, "you said it was going to be 20 minutes and i see you seating parties". At that time he pulled the Heisman on me with a finger in my face saying "I'll be with you in a second". I was fired up......
Back to the bar and a few minutes later, the hostess comes over (never apologized) and said we can follow him. Took us to our table on the patio and we stayed. Needless to say, I was still fired up. It was a Friday night and my wife and I started to search on where should we go and grab dinner elsewhere. We figured by the time we left, waited for another table etc etc.., it wasn't worth it, so we settled. We left the table and went back to the bar.
We ordered the Hummus, Pizza, and a basket of fries. The food came pretty fast and the good was great!
Luckily the bartender was nice and gave us long pours, if not, I would've given this restaurant 1 star...... -
Review from Kate M.
Schwenksville, PA
6/29/2011
Another great dinner thanks to yelp suggestions. I was prepared for the Dijon mussels not to live up to the hype in the yelp reviews, but I had to try them...boy was I wrong - they were even more fabulous than everyone says! The Dijon sauce makes you want to not waste a drop...
We also had the hummus with harissa and the chicken pot pie - everything was delicious...our only regret...not saving room for dessert! -
Review from Mel B.
Los Angeles, CA
10/14/2011
Awesome shrimp and grits!!!!!
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Review from Nicole O.
Bar Harbor, ME
7/12/2011
Outdoor seating, bocci ball, and just about the best mussels you'll ever have. They also tend to have live music on the weekends.
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Review from Kate L.
Lambertville, NJ
8/12/2011
What a great place to hang out. Both the bar and restaurant are fun. Relaxed, cool atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly waiters and waitresses. Definitely visit! I wish I had a replica of this place where i live.
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Review from Kate H.
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
9/30/2010
Hubby, daughter and I had lunch here a couple of weeks ago. We decided to hit up the Cafe because the guide books we had and Yelp all advertized it as a brew pub. They may have had some great beers on tap but they were not a brew pub per se (hence the loss of a star).
As we pulled into Bar Harbor the streets were flooded with people who had just disgorged from 2 huge cruise ships. We were a litte afraid that the restaurant would be mobbed but it's on a side street and must not be on the cruise ship radar. Better for us that way, we sat in the quiet courtyard enjoying the late summer sun.
Daughter got chicken fingers and french fries which were homemade, not some frozen junk. Hubby got a bowl of lobster and cod chowder which he said was pretty amazing and we split a Bang Bang sandwich - everything was great, waitress was pleasant, helpful and right on task. -
Review from Veronica E.
Austin, TX
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a cute place for a dink and some yummy pizza. I had the greek pizza pesto based and you can't go wrong. Along with the fish and clam chowder, save your clam chowder crave for some other place though. Also a Salad that was yummy yummy.
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Review from Scott D.
Short Hills, NJ
7/29/2011
I really really wanted to like this place. Creative menu, casual, friendly vibe ... But, they took our order and lost us, at 4:30 ish when the place was empty. They acknowledged and comped us a yummy lemon tart for dessert, but we waited about an hour for food.
And I'd have forgiven them if the food was special. I had the Ramen noodles which has great potential, but it was salty and the tofu was fried far too long and lost any hint of subtlety. The wife had Shrimp and Grits one of her faves, and wasn't wowed. The boy had a thin crust pizza plain, which was nice, but not special.
If I went back I'd try just apps and sandwiches, that might change the whole experience. -
Review from viv l.
6/23/2010
In a town like Bar Harbor, where restaurant greeters wielding menus like brandishing irons, Lompoc was a welcomed respite from the hustle of Main Street. We arrived at Lompoc at 4pm after setting up camp at Blackwoods, having skipped lunch and wrestled with a 20'x10' tarp, and just wanting some damn cold local brews. We started off with some Bar Harbor Brewery pints and finally felt fortified enough to take a look at the menu.
Two words: BANG BANG. I've never had a better chicken sandwich in my entire life. It's a humble sandwich with little more than chicken on focaccia with mayo but the whole (with our server's suggestion of honey and hot sauce) is WAY more than the parts. Actually, I'm obsessing over how to recreate it. Warm focaccia? Check. Tasty Mayo? Check. Now do I brine the chicken breast? Direct dredging in cornmeal or an eggwash first? GAH! I wish I lived closer!!
Oh, this is a four star review, but the fifth star is for a beautiful patio. Home-y like my own backyard, with a bocce court, and the coolest garden owl. -
Review from Shaun-mathieu S.
North Hollywood, CA
8/24/2009
Don't you just love Cocktail Hour? For those of you reading most of my latest reviews, I came to Bar Harbor for the wedding of my friend's Lee and Petra. As a pre-wedding celebration, those guests that were in town were invited to a cocktail hour at Lompoc. The whole procession commandeered their outdoor patio, and merriment was had by all. I consumed nearly a whole bottle of this delicious Malbec on my own. What can I say? I like my wine. I did not sample any of the food, so I can't comment on it.
I thought the service here, by both the male bearded bartenders and our charming bar maiden who took care of the terrace, was very good. Although they might have used an additional bartender due to the amount of patrons. There was some slight confusion whether I wanted a bottle or glass of wine - being a lush, I wanted a bottle. They ended up giving me a free glass of wine which thoroughly pleased me.
It is also rare to find a place that has a bocci ball court, or boule, as the French call it. For those not acquainted with bocci ball, its a form of lawn bowling. Very fun, and not often found here in California. I did not partake, but I did watch a few games, and it looked fun. The atmosphere is like that of a mountain resort, with dark logs making up the outer walls, and warm pine plank paneling on the inside. A public metered lot is conveniently located next door. Next time I'm in the area, perhaps I'll swing by for one of their signature aperitifs. The "Donna Martin" sounded particularly good.Listed in: My Trip to Bar Harbor
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Review from Joshua M.
Raleigh, NC
7/6/2011
The service: Terrible. Party of five. We asked for waters all around when we sat down. We never received them. We ordered 2 beers and a cocktail. (They were out of four of the beers on their menu.) We got them. We asked for waters all around again. We received two waters. We didn't ask again. We ordered. Christina ordered a burger: medium. I ordered a burger: rare. My Grandparents ordered salads, and my sister ordered a grilled cheese. The food took a very very long time.
The food: My burger, ordered rare, was nothing less than well done. It was also half the size of the burger Christina had ordered (medium, received well done). The disparity was immediately obvious. The food itself, with the huge exception of the burger order, was otherwise OK.
I should mention that the cocktail itself was quite good.
The burger screw up was quite infuriating, and not bringing water to my 90 year old grandparents is pretty unforgivable. I would recommend skipping this place and heading to one of the well reviewed joints down the street. -
Review from Dave T.
Rochester, NH
9/12/2010
Good food and a cool eclectic place.
We had a few beers from their great selection of draft beers and had one of their house special pizzas.
Didn't get to play bocce but the court looked very cool. -
Review from Michael O.
Princeton, NJ
7/5/2011
They were out of the BLFGT sandwich and four of the tap beers at 1:00 pm. The waitresses walked past me about 10 times before even taking my drink order despite the place being 1/3 full, and they forgot my appetizer order. The fish sandwich was okay. The dijon mussels were good. Service was terrible.
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Review from j. B.
Bangor, ME
8/1/2011
I'm giving two stars because of the following...
Service:NO STARS...Good lord, if you want good service, go somewhere else. If you don't mind waiting for your: water, menu, food of any kind, then this is the place for you! Just dreadful! Our tip reflected it too, which I Hate to leave a poor tip. She's lucky we left anything. (we left 10%, rare for me.)
Atmosphere: one star....If you sit on the terrace please note you may encounter children and adults playing Bocce Ball--LOUDLY! They do NOT care if you're are a foot or two away trying to have a nice dinner with your loved one.
The Food: I enjoyed the Maine Shrimp and grits. I love Maine Shrimp and they treated them pretty good. Chef's, please don't over cook them! This is why I got pissed at my waitress. I think she let the food sit and then they overcooked. My friend had the seared scallops. I tasted those too and they were very good.
Overall:
I just can't get past the bad service and the Bocce ball tournement with bad parents, just horrible. I had NO IDEA about the Bocce ball when we sat, otherwise I would have ate in the dining room. It was just such a nice night in Bar Harbor, I wanted a quiet dinner outside on the patio-it never happened.
My food was good, the grits were light and fluffy and the Maineshrimp were a nice addition to the grits. My friend enjoyed the scallop dish except for the strange chilled "salad" of turnip on the plate( not so good chef ). I also did not like the grilled kale, too salty and too chewy. Having said this, I would suggest moving on to another restaurant in Bar Harbor. -
Review from meaghan s.
Cambridge, MA
8/31/2007
The Spicy Dijon Mussels are absolutely outstanding. One of my favorite all time dishes at any restaurant in this country. This wonderful appetizer (mussels bathed in a spicy dijon, white wine and cream sauce) is one of the stars of this great Cafe's menu.
Lompoc has a wide array of food and caters to vegan-carnivore. Essentially there is something on the menu for everyone. I really enjoy the Chorizo con Queso pizza.
I love the dim lighting and wooden beams inside, and the outside patio complete with boccie court is a great addition to this quirky restaurant.
They have a full bar with strong drinks. They were the birth place of the Atlantic Brewing Company so many of the draft and bottled beer options come from this local brewery.
I love coming here on my annual trip to Bar Harbor, if you're a visitor or a local Lompoc is definitely worth checking out.Listed in: Places I adore, Outside of Mass...
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Review from Shane F.
Cambridge, MA
6/25/2008
Bocce! All five stars come from Bocce! Remember when Bertucci's had Bocce courts? My brother and I called it Bocce Pizza. Am I even supposed to be capitalizing "Bocce"? It's not a proper noun, hmmm.
Anyhow, I wouldn't order the pizza at Lompoc again, too cheesy. I would order the hummus again, hearty and flavorful. I should have ordered the tofu for my dinner. I'd like to try that.
Aesthetically this was pretty sweet place to eat and drink, among plants on the patio or below exposed beams in the dinning room. -
Review from Jess M.
San Francisco, CA
9/1/2006
Excellent!
Upon someone's recommendation, we ate here while we were visiting Acadia. They have decent vegetarian options and funky menu items. The place itself is pretty neat. You can seat yourself and there are photos on the tables, so you can look at the faces of strangers as you wait for your food. AND! They have a bocce ball court (?)!
We ordered the chevre/sundried tomato dish as our appetizer and it was excellent, although I don't think this is an easy thing to screw up. My dining buddy ordered the portabello mushroom with noodles/peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was really good - it had this raw, gritty feel to it, with some spice. I ordered the halibut, and it had a citrusy sauce with chopped almonds over it. It was an interesting spin on a classic fish.
Ambiance is a little dark and moody, but very mellow. It just feels like you're chillin at a quiet neighbourhood place. If you're in the area and don't want strictly seafood fare, go here and be delighted by the overall experience. -
Review from Tom M.
Plainville, CT
7/6/2008
Wow!!! I'm so glad I read up on Yelp to find what I'd be eating up in Bar Habor. Lompoc was a great place, kind of tucked away. I had the beer battered asparagus with some AMAZING dipping sauce (wish Ma made them this way when I was growing up), the MASSIVE burrito (YUM!), and oh yeah, 4 of the Coal Ale's (MORE YUM!).
I'm not that much of a salad fan, but the salad that came with the burrito was great. The dressing was soo good I almost asked for more to dip my burrito in!
I sat inside due to some wonderful sunburns I received from hiking. Most people seemed to be sitting outside, other than the folks at the bar.
Service was awesome, my waitress was full of charisma, and helped me pick out what I wanted for my main "course".
I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. This whole area of Bar Harbor seems to be seafood oriented, and I get enough of that back in CT. Try this place out! -
Review from Scott R.
Austin, TX
10/18/2008
Maybe I was there on a bad night. I don't know. The food was horrible. We started with the Mussels based on the reviews here. They were the one thing that was really good. Get some. Dip your bread in the sauce and you'll love it.
But the rest of the food was horrible. My meatloaf resembled a large, dry rock and was served on hard toast with barely a drip of gravy. My partner's burger was WAY over cooked and tasteless.
The beer was good. But you can find Anchor Steam bottled beer places where they also have good food. -
Review from Bob C.
Gouldsboro, ME
8/11/2011
bocce is EPIC! food not good.
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Review from Melody C.
8/30/2010
The outdoor area of this pub has it's own bocce ball area which was very cool and a rarity at a bar! Half of the place is open to the outdoors and designed with wood giving it a log cabin type feel. Very different and a great atmosphere. I had a great time drinking here.
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Review from ronald s.
8/18/2010
Good food, some reasonable veg options make it stand out for me, but it didnt have much for people seeking seafood or lobster (not a deal breaker for me, being vegetarian). Service was good, atmosphere was nice and casual (it was a nice night and we got to sit outside), food was good too. Pickle snack to start was good, salad with potatoes was interesting, veg banh mi was good as was the falafel burger (although it was very big and if it were smaller maybe it would have been better cooked) .. and bocce!
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Review from Alison D.
6/2/2010
Unfortunately, I was so full from the Know Road Grill that I couldn't possibly eat, despite the tasty looking menu. I did have a few of the "Patio Girl" drinks while sitting outside. It's a great atmosphere - when you are outside you feel like you are in someone's well cared for garden, no weeding involved! Bocchi too. That's entertaining even if you aren't playing....
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Review from pete g.
Cambridge, MA
8/31/2009
The wife (meaghan s.) and I hit Lompoc just about every time we're in Bar Harbor. By that, I don't mean we go once on every trip to the Acadia NP area; I mean we go to Lompoc Cafe just about every day we are in or around downtown Bar Harbor. Spicy dijon mussels, every time. Special Old Bitter (my favorite of the Atlantic Brewing Company offerings), every time. Often it is not crowded, which confuses me. The outdoor seating (mostly covered, some open-air) is great, and I consistently enjoy defacing the bathroom with the provided chalk. All good things!
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Review from Dave W.
Seattle, WA
7/13/2010
Read this was a good spot to eat but I can't agree after having eaten there with our big family a couple of hours ago. Food was not very good and the service was slow despite not being a very busy night for the restaurant.
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Review from J O.
Albany, NY
9/19/2010
I read the reviews but was thoroughly unimpressed. Had the fried green tomato salad. The tomatoes weren't green and were rather flacid despite being fried in cornmeal. My deviled egg appetizer didn't come with capers as mentioned in the menu.
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Review from M J.
Boston, MA
9/11/2007
Casual and funky - and great eats. It's also kid friendly - contrary to what it says above. There's a bocce court to keep them busy. Then again, we were there off hour - at prime time the bocce may be reserved for the beer drinkers - and try the blueberry beer. Yum.
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Review from Deborah B.
Mount Pleasant, SC
5/21/2011
The food here was decent, but our overall experience underwhelming. I wanted a light dinner, so I ordered a bowl of the day's soup, golden beet with a dollop of feta, plus the Dijon mussels. It was about 7:30 on a Saturday night before the summer season. We'd had to wait a while to even place our order, and eventually the waitress reappeared with the menu to say they'd run out of the mussels. Seriously? The dish that seems to be the house specialty, and they'd run out by 7:30 pm when the place was half empty?? Reluctantly, I spent more time looking over the menu for another option. I also spent time looking at Yelp! for another restaurant, because in all this time, my beer (a very good locally brewed Coal Porter) had not yet appeared. Just as I was about to throw in the towel, our drinks arrived--and my husband had only ordered ice water! I ordered a Greek pizza and changed the bowl of soup to a cup. The soup came eventually, and was nice, but a bit undistinguished. By the time my pizza arrived, along with my husband's chicken pot pie, my beer was almost gone, despite my nursing it along, so I again reluctantly ordered another. I ate half the pizza, was full, and cancelled the second beer, which had still not been brought to the table. The service was appallingly slow and really put a damper on the evening, especially after the shortage issue on the mussels. All in all, a disappointing experience. Plus the place was a bit loud, although not that crowded, and it was hard to converse.
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Review from Matthew B.
Chicago, IL
10/26/2006
Providing one of my favorite meals in Bar Harbor, Lompoc Cafe was a great yelp recommendation. It's not tecnically a microbrewery, but they push the Atlantic Brewing Company brews and it has that eclectic cuisine feel of a microbrewery. I tell you, after driving five hours in the rain to get to Bar Harbor from Boston, those beers were tasty. Especially the blueberry and the bitter. As for food, good mussels, a fun funky brie pizza, delicious beef stew--no complaints, and great service to boot. The next time I'm up in Bar Harbor, I'm coming back.
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Review from Will H.
Swarthmore, PA
7/4/2010
The Lompoc Cafe & Brew Pub is an excellent option for drinks and food. According to the Atlantic Brewing Company, they started in the kitchen of the Lompoc, which explains their excellent choice of local and import brews. The food selection is not extremely broad, but they are VERY good at what they do. The falafel burger is a great choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike (seriously, you have to try it). The bocce court is a nice touch. All in all, a nice restaurant with good food and ambience.
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Review from Andrea G.
Portland, OR
9/30/2009
Checked this place out for lunch. I had a "grown up grilled cheese" that was incredibly tasty. I'd definitely try their food again. The wait staff was so-so as far as friendliness, but prompt. Their tables were horrible. I sat at three and all were incredibly wobbly, which was really annoying.
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Review from andrea t.
Colorado Springs, CO
6/19/2010
WHAT A FIND! YELP guided me here and wow, what a great meal. I had warm garbanzo, shallot, olive, artichoke salad (ALL OF MY FAVES!!!) and my sister had fish sandwich. Very tasty food! The place was DEAD...(why???) off the main street perhaps. Charming outdoor dining, peaceful garden off the noisy main street. Reasonable prices, attentive friendly service, highly recommended.
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Review from John K.
Tustin, CA
10/13/2007
This is where the locals eat and drink. The prices are reasonable and the food was Delicious. We eat out on a patio in early fall, but it was still perfectly wonderful outside. I had crab cakes, and marinated steak tips. Top this off with a nice dark local brew and it was a perfect meal.
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Review from Georgie B.
Danvers, MA
8/29/2008
Had a pretty good meal here this August.
Was a Friday night but got seated quickly. We shared the Dijon Mussels (yummy) and Goat Cheese Salad (just ok) followed by the Pesto Pizza.
We didn't play Bocce but it was interesting to have it going on in the background. Could have turned the music down a little (oops, if it's too loud am I too old?????)
Food was pretty quick, service friendly and overall a positive if underwhelming experience. Better than those tourist traps on the main st. -
Review from Aaron S.
Mill Valley, CA
8/24/2008
Saw rave reviews on yelp; decided to take a peek. Twenty minute wait. Good table in porch-style annex. Prompt, warm service. Food was average; mediterranean platter was pretty good. All of my friends' dishes, including my own, were less than optimal. Charged us for a taste of the local beer.
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Review from Sissie p.
Middlesex, MA
11/4/2009
This is another place we always go to in Bar Harbor. Funky and different every time, except the dijon mussels aready noted, are always there. The pork dishes and the sausage ones have been the most memorable. We go late in the season, and the bocce is gone, but the place is always warm. Appears that lots more locals than tourists go there. Service is always great and friendly. Desserts are worth saving room.
