Fine dining with a Cuban flair

“Soft jazz playing in the background sets the tone at this storefront restaurant on the edge of downtown Bar Harbor. The pumpkin-color walls and wood floors lend an air of sophistication. The Latin-influenced menu emphasizes local ingredients and changes weekly. There’s also a phenomenal wine list.”

Was highly reccomended, tried it and was not dissapointed, Excellent Cuban infused Gourmet menu, Grain breads to die for needed seconds, delicious pork skewers, mouthwatering filet mignon cuts like butter and the spinach mashed potatoes refreshingly different and delicious not to mention the unique and refreshing cocktails, service was the best althought not all that busy when visited, one of the top dining exsperiences weve had in a long time, definetely would rate it 5 star, check it out you wont be dissapointed!!.” | May 2008 | JasperMass, Mass.

MEMORABLE MEAL
“I've visited Bar Harbor 6 or 7 times before trying Havana. I figured I'd stick to seafood restaurants when in Maine-big mistake. Havana was one of the best meals I have had in a long time and I am a serious foodie. The meal started with a delicious shrimp/yellow curry amouse bouche and cornbread with coconut in it which was to die for. I had the cod and my husband had the pork-both were interesting and perfectly cooked. Portions were ample and we left very happy. We enjoyed it so much we considered coming back the next night. I highly recommend Havana." | May 2008 | sharafel, Rhode Island

BEST MEAL IN BAR HARBOR SO FAR
“A fellow traveler and I ate last night at Havana and were very pleasantly surprised at both the quality of the food and the innovative flavors it provided." | June 2008 | DCMorrisonVA, Arlington, VA

“Havana set a new creative standard for Bar Harbor when it opened in 1999. The spare but sparkling decor in the old storefront is as classy as any place in downtown Boston; the menu could compete in any major urban area. Though not specifically Cuban, it does lean toward South America in its accents: Expect appetizers such as jicama-and-coconut-stuffed shrimp, monkfish ceviche, and cakes of crab and roasted corn served with cilantro sour cream. Entrees could include filet mignon with a Cuban coffee and pepper rub, spicy "dragon" grilled tuna, a sesame-and-ginger salmon served over poblano mashed potatoes, or a Chilean black bean stew. Diners never go home unsatisfied. Finish with guava mousse in a chocolate waffle cone, coconut ice cream, or a pecan tart served with cinnamon gelato.”

WHAT’S DOING IN: Mount Desert Island
By Wayne Curtis | August 5, 2001
“Some of the island’s zestiest and most creative dinners are served at Havana, 318 Main Street, Bar Harbor, (207) 288-2822, which features local fare prepared to a salsa beat. Selections from the Latino fusion menu include Jamaican jerk rack of lamb and chili-coated salmon served over Cuban black beans.”

A WELCOMING INN BY THE BUSTLE OF BAR HARBOR
By Nancy Regis | September 24, 2006
“For dinner, there are many choices for many budgets, but I found an unexpected surprise in a Main Street restaurant called Havana. Deep red walls, wood floors and Buena Vista Social Club-style music created an intimate and warm setting for their delicious offerings, which they call “American fine dining with a Latin flair.”

Best in Bar Harbor
“One of the best restaurants in Maine, elegant but not stuffy, we have dined all over the State and this is our favorite, a touch loud sometimes, ask for the back room overlooking the wine cellar.” | May 2005