Reviews of Havana

WHAT’S DOING IN; Mount Desert Island
By WAYNE CURTIS - New York Times
Published: 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 - Boston Globe
Published: September 24, 2006
“For dinner, there are many choices for many budgets, but I found and unexpected surprise in a Main Street restaurant called Havana. Deep red walls, wood floors and Buena Vist Social Club-style music created an intimate and warm setting for their delicious offerings, which they call “American fine dining with a Latin flair.”

CHEF MOZ DINING GUIDE
“This place is a quiet treasure.”

“Whew. This place is great. Hands down.
outta sight.”    [28 Sep 2001 19:10:01]

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 .”  [15 May 2005 12:07:18]

“This one’s #1 for a reason!”
Oct 6, 2006 Pattay, Cincinnati
“Before going to Bar Harbor, I checked TripAdvisor to see what the top restaurants were in town and Havana is #1. We were also advised by the locals we asked that this is the place to go and they were right!...”

“Marvelous”
Oct 18, 2006 ohbo, Minocqua, WI
“Went here in mid October. The service, the preparation, the food, the atmosphere and most importantly the overall ambience of good people and good times made it the best dining experience of our trip.”

Frommer’s Review
“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.”



FODOR’S review
“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.”