MAINE

The Bar Harbor Regency offers guests three enticing restaurants for wonderful waterfront dining. Coming summer 2012 new La Bella Vita Ristorante! Serving breakfast, and dinner daily! Enjoy a cocktail in the lounge and then a fantastic dinner with the moonlit ocean as a romantic backdrop. Stewman’s Lobster Pound serves fresh local seafood in a casual atmosphere. Situated near the hotel’s private marina, Stewman’s features live Maine lobster, steamer clams, mussels, homemade lobster bisque and, of course, New England clam chowder. The poolside Splash Pool Bar offers sandwiches and beverages throughout the day. Enjoy a pina colada, strawberry daiquiri, or another of your favorite beverages as you relax poolside, enjoying views overlooking the Maine coast and local islands.

Savor authentic Italian fare at La Bella Vita, and sample from our impressive wine collection at the warm, inviting Enoteca Wine Bar. A perfect gathering place where family and friends can meet over a robust glass of wine, breathe in the heavenly aromas of flatbread pizza, antipasti, and small tapas style dishes. With earthy tones, copper pots, handcrafted Italian mosaics, photos of the Italian countryside and al fresco patio dining, La Bella Vita builds on the proud traditions of an Italian trattoria. Our Splash Pool Bar offers more relaxed, casual fare and drinks. Colorful seasonal blooms, lighter fare and your favorite libations make it easy to linger longer on the deck for hours soaking up the sun and savoring the sea air. For the quintessential Maine lobster experience, we recommend Stewman's Lobster Pound where you can enjoy delicious authentic Downeast live Maine lobsters in a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether you choose the classic Italian elegance of La Bella Vita, the casual comfort of the Enoteca Lounge or Clubhouse Grille, or our new Splash Pool Bar dining at the Samoset is an experience to savor.
The choice of the finest restaurants in Rockport Maine.

As in Italy, La Bella Vita uses only the freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on garden-grown vegetables and healthy olive oil. An authentic wood-fired brick oven casts a warm glow over the Enoteca (Italian Wine Bar). A perfect gathering place where family and friends can meet over a robust glass of wine, breath in the heavenly aromas of flatbread pizza, antipasti, and small tapas style dishes. With earthy tones, copper pots, handcrafted Italian mosaics, photos of the Italian countryside and al fresco patio dining, La Bella Vita builds on the proud traditions of an Italian trattoria. The great ambience and spectacular ocean views are reminiscent of the tiny harbor towns and villages along the Italian coast making this Rockport's premier dining spot. Visit our Splash Pool Bar to enjoy lighter fare and your favorite libations on the deck for hours soaking up the sun and savoring the sea air. To round out your dining pleasure, indulge in a championship golf course view at the Clubhouse Grille.

While many Maine eateries are situated on tidal rivers or harbors, the Cape Arundel Inn is perched atop a little seaside knoll and commands unrestricted views of the open ocean. At dusk, when the day grows quiet, diners can hear the hypnotizing hum of surf crashing upon the jagged rocks below. The sensation feels a bit like living inside one of Winslow Homer’s epic seascapes—the horizon stretches out like taffy and the sky appears endless. Likewise, longtime chef Rich Lemoine uses the dining room as a canvas upon which to create epicurean masterpieces. The room blends charming wood floors and wainscoted ceilings with the elegance of crisp white linen tablecloths and cobalt blue goblets – but the art never distracts from the view; it accentuates it.
Lemoine’s menus are grounded in traditional New England fare, but his preparations feel wholly contemporary. His lobster stew, for instance, is enlivened with a drizzle of truffle oil, while his crab cakes are broiled with a layer of panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) and served with a sweet chili rémoulade and warm tricolor slaw.

The Dockside Restaurant is snuggly set on the shores of Harris Island. At one time Harris Island was completely surrounded by the Atlantic. Today, there is a road connecting Harris Island to the mainland. This has created a private peninsula jutting out into York Harbor (arguably the most scenic harbor on the east coast) and the Atlantic Ocean. We are known to locals and return visitors as the place for creatively prepared fresh Maine seafood in a yacht club atmosphere. The Dockside's wonderful food and York Harbor's nautical activity can all be enjoyed while seated on the screened porch or in the bi-level dining room. It's a yacht club with out the membership, casual neat is how you find our guests dressed so, leave your Blue Blazers home. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day for lunch and dinner. Closed on Mondays and Saturday lunches.

95 Ocean is the highly regarded restaurant located just off the lobby in the Carriage House. From lobster cake appetizers to delicate desserts, the professional staff serves up an excellent dining experience. 95 Ocean was highlighted on the popular television program The TV Diner and received the shows “Platinum Plate Award.” Features and specials highlight Maine’s local farm produce and products, fresh herbs from The Nonantum’s garden and local seafood. 95 Ocean brings in some of Maine’s premier musicians for entertainment most nights of the week in season.

Opening for the Season on April 20, 2012!

Enjoy the view at Stage Neck Inn's year-round Harbor Porches restaurant or the Outdoor Terrace and Pool Snack Bar. Harbor Porches offers oceanfront dining with 270 degree panoramic views. The Outdoor Terrace is open seasonally and features great views, a bug-free atmosphere, and a large-screen TV. For a more casual lounge atmosphere there's also our Sandpiper Bar & Grille, which offers cozy couches, high-top tables and a mahogany bar in which to meet with friends.

These restaurant choices give you the ability to tailor your dining experience, from casual to elegant, fun to romantic, depending on your mood and vacation style. Our menus change periodically, but always feature the freshest Maine Lobster and seafood as well as chicken, beef and vegetarian entrées. All restaurants are open to the dining public.