The Tarratine

WOW!!!! My husband and I dined there for our anniversary and it was perfect from the beginning to end. I didn't want it to end! From the very sweet valet gentleman to the host, our amazing server Hudson. The drinks were delicious, the food melted in my mouth. I highly recommend this place!! The atmosphere was so wonderful to celebrate this special day with my husband. Thank you all

Historic explorable building. Excellent entrees. Ordered the popular crab cakes, small but delicious portion. Fennel crusted halibut divine. Special was the surf & turf, absolutely fresh & tasty. Yum blueberry pie. Almond cake was a tad too much almond but overall enjoyable afternoon. Service is simply terrific. A definite must try in Bangor. Support local.

On business in Bangor. Couldn’t stay at my usual hotel because of influx of tourists and music lovers so I also branched out for dinner. Lovely place! Booked reservation for 1 on Open Table in the bar. Seated immediately when I arrived! Jillyan (sp?) was the bartender and my delightful waitress. Quiet and relaxing, exposed brick and great ambiance. Online reviews rave about the scallops so I had to try them - THE most amazing scallops atop a corn/leek/pork belly risotto. I stopped early so I could have the berry cobbler (and take home my entree). Cobbler wasn’t too sweet and it’s that time of year - little blueberries from Maine!! Tasty experience. My only complaint is the bar stool; it had a back but it was still uncomfortable.

I went for my birthday for the first time since moving to the area. I ordered an old-fashioned and it showed up on the rocks glass half full! That should be addressed, we’re adults if you pay $15 for a drink you would like your glass full lol. It won’t stop me from going back, but I won’t pay for an overpriced drink. Throw a little extra ice and a little club soda on that old-fashioned to fill up the glass please. The presentation was very stingy, but the price isn’t stingy so what’s the point just to rip off the consumer? The steak was the best that I’ve had in the area so far. That’s why I’m giving it a 3 star as far as the cocktails I’m not seeing it, a half filled old-fashioned, and my friend ordered wine and there was barely an eighth of a glass. We just kind of looked at each other,

I can't say enough about my experience with the Tarratine. My best friend was proposed to on the rooftop and then four of us celebrated at a cozy table by the fireplace. The staff knew ahead of time and they assisted us superbly. They took care of our every need. Dinner and drinks were absolutely excellent. The Tarratine made it a very special evening and we can't thank them enough.