The Ovens Restaurant

New Italian place in Bar Harbor - the food was just alright but great service and ambience. Nice switch up from the typical Bar Harbor lobster fare. They were also able to replace the shrimp with lobster on the scampi dish which was great.

We had a fantastic dinner at The Ovens - a new restaurant tucked into The Pathmaker Hotel - and would absolutely return if we had another night in town. Our server, Emily, was warm, friendly, and genuinely accommodating from start to finish. We started with the Mediterranean Muse flatbread, which was beautifully presented (see photo) and packed with flavor - tangy, cheesy, and fresh with a drizzle of balsamic. Our entrées were equally impressive. The Tuscan Garden Salad was crisp and well-balanced, while the Pasta Primavera was vibrant and flavorful, with the kind of freshness that makes you pause between bites to appreciate the ingredients. We each enjoyed a glass of Italian wine - one Barbera and one Pinot Grigio - which paired nicely with the meal. A lovely surprise came at the end:

This may have been the BEST shrimp scampi I've ever had. My husband also said his NY strip was one of the best steaks he's ever had. We each got cocktails as well and they were delicious! (I had the Fico e limone and it was delightful!) To top it off, we each got a complimentary mini mint chocolate mousse. And jazz music was playing in the background. We had to wait a while after we were seated before we got to order, but from the first time she came over to our table until we left, our waitress, Sonya, was very attentive and kind. Overall, a fantastic experience and a great way to end the evening during our honeymoon. We may just have to come back here again before our trip is over.

The atmosphere was so good, super warm and inviting, and the service was on point the entire time. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious, and I was really impressed with how balanced and creative the flavors were. The cocktails were honestly the highlight for me. Every one we tried was incredible, and I truly don’t think you could pick a bad one off the menu. This place just has such a good energy and attention to detail. It is definitely worth making time for if you are in the area.

we went here with reservations for a party of 4 at 7:30 pm on a friday night. we were seated almost immediately upon arrival and emily took our drink orders right away. we ordered calamari as an appetizer and it took almost 20 minutes to come. the portions were lacking for how expensive it was. we ordered 2 entrees to share, as we have at almost every other restaurant in bar harbor, and when the plates came (which were both over 30 dollars and took upwards of half an hour to arrive) they looked like they contained enough food to satisfy one adult. the shrimp scampi was delicious despite the disappointing portions. the ciopino also just not as good as expected. one of us ordered a mocktail that was described as a alcohol free champagne with white peach and lemon juice. the peach flavor was