Little Fern at The Claremont

NOT TO BE MISSED! The food is top-notch, service is kind, courteous, and attentive without being overbearing, and it is an experience in itself just to take in the masterful environment in the Claremont since it has been so beautifully remade. The hotel parlors are comfortable and elegant, and the restaurant has been spared no detail. The menu is carefully thought out and creative, featuring local and fresh ingredients. The cocktails are not to be missed. I took my parents here during a vacation; we tried the potato bisque and a wonderful winter squash and apple soup, the latter with a delicious potato and cheese crisp. Both were delicious and comforting without being overly filling. We ordered the seafood with miso and bok choy, the roasted organic chicken with parsnips, and pappardelle with Bolognese ragú (a nightly special recommended by our wonderful server, Gabbie, whose service, kindness, and expertise helped make the evening all the more outstanding). All were expertly prepared; the seafood was plentiful and cooked just right, and the Bolognese was served with crispy slices of toast with garlic confit to be spread along it as a take on garlic bread; simply delicious! We shared locally made maple walnut ice cream for dessert, which was also spot-on. If you are staying on MDI or in the area, get yourself a reservation here; this restaurant is a must.

Beautiful restaurant, service reasonably good, but had a hard time getting server to bring check, maybe had a shift change. My sweet potato and coconut stew was so-so. Very expensive.

Entrees were the best part of our meal; the appetizers were over-priced for the quantity and quality. Our waiter obviously must have been suffering from something as his pupils were the size of dimes, his face appeared clammy & he was pretentious, lacked knowledge about menu items, and was even dismissive

We had an incredible meal at Little Fern last night. The food was amazing, and the service impeccable. The view looking over the ocean from the veranda was spectacular. We have eaten at some of the best restaurants on Mount Desert Island, and Little Fern tops them all: Elegance without pretense. This is a must for anyone who enjoys delicious food and is visiting and Acadia National Park.