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Bar Harbor restaurateur finds Obamas 'genuine' - Bangor Daily News
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Yelp

7/3/2010 Alex G. Broward, FL (via Yelp)
Awesome decor; very hip, nuevo Latin flair. The menu is Latin "New England" - halibut ceviche (a tasty salsa with lime marinated fish chunks); and marinated mussels with chorizo (amazing wine broth, perfectly cooked and delicious). We loved the caesar salad with skirt steak (served cold, not sure if that was by design). Nice touch was that they "crisped" some of the lettuce - super interesting, smoky flavor. The dressing was well made and tasty. The fish tacos were a big hit with my son (all toppings on the side). My wife's Bibb lettuce with goat cheese and a jalapeno strawberry dressing was a tad boring. A better choice might been the gazpacho. Pass on the beef slider; more like a fatty short rib, and served lukewarm. The drink menu was amazing - creative twists on classic drinks, as well as a huge range of beers. Will definitely come back for the drinks. Overall, a nice place to have some food and drinks.

7/1/2010 Heather M. Portland, ME (via Yelp)
I had a wonderful experience at Havana last night. Immediately, as I walked through, the door the ambiance felt great! I love the colors and the flow of the restaurant is inviting. You could tell the owners put a lot of time and effort into the decor.
We were greeted promptly by a handsome gentlemen who seated us at a wonderful table where we could view the kitchen and preparation of the food. The menu was fabulous and we had a hard time deciding what to order. Thankfully, we had a sweet waitress who was willing to guide us through the menu. She was still learning some of the items but was more then willing to search out the answers for us.
This I expected in a restaurants first week.
The Gazpacho was delicious...crab cakes where YUM...and the Paella topped it all! It was authentic and exploding with flavor and loaded with seafood!! Everything was cooked to perfection. The music was fantastic...the staff was attentive and polite.
We will be be back without question. (That Paella!!!...I'm craving it!)

OpenTable

(Very Good) 4 out of 5
"We enjoyed dinner on a Thursday night, so it was not a full restaurant. After having been to Havana's in Bar Harbor, we were surprised at the abundance of space here. The food was very good. I loved the Halloumi and Arugula Salad, as well as the Sliders appetizer. I had the pork, which was good, but huge. Leftovers for another day. My husband had the yellowfin tuna, which was also quite good and cooked just right. I was disappointed in the dessert, but that was probably from anticipating it for a few days. The only drawback for us is that the size does make it a louder restaurant. I don't want to have to raise my voice to talk with someone when I am out."
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list

(Very Good) 4 out of 5
"My friend and I found so much of interest on the lunch menu that we decided we would have to return several times to sample all selections that appealed to us. We both had the cuban sandwich and it was the best I have ever had."

(Outstanding) 5 out of 5
"Wonderful experience. Having first been to the Havana in Bar Harbor, the 'bar' had been set rather high, which Havana south clear with aplomb. Recommending to all my friends and family."

(Outstanding) 5 out of 5
"We usually travel to Bar Harbor to the other Havana, great to have one so close. Great food, everyone is friendly and helpful. Thanks.