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Ann's Book Bistro, Damariscotta, ME

Ann's Book Bistro

4.3
4.3
26 Reviews
$50 and over
Regional Spanish (Northwest)

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2+ people
23:00
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Let Chef Chris Padill, who learned from Ferran Adrià while working at El Bulli in Barcelona, prepare an authentic Spanish Paella for two - each dish we serve is made to order, a la minute, just for you! Dine at one of our two outdoor patios and enjoy the tranquil beauty of our private meadow, surrounded by willow trees, purple lilacs, and pink and white hydrangeas. Or sip one of our real espresso martinis at our outdoor bar. Come inside our barn dining room, where it is cozy and cool and the walls are lined with a special book collection of Ann Raychel's (the owner's mentor from New York City). If you are craving a burger or ready to try our Cazuela (Spanish seafood chowder) or a Croque Monsieur with a crisp glass of Kiki and Juan organic wine - let us transport you while you dine with us at your leisure. Drink & dine at our full bar. Select our vegan wrap; a cortadito; tiramisu. Our specials change daily with flavors from Southern France and Northern Spain.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional Spanish (Northwest), French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 682-0135
  • Website
    http://AnnsBookBistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Padill
  • Catering
    We cater events at your location as well as hosting events at our own location. Weddings, showers, anniversaries. We can accommodate 100 - 150 people. Our beautiful meadow with willow trees and hydrangea is included during most of the spring, summer and fall seasons. Please call 207-682-0135 to book your next important date.
  • Private party facilities
    With short notice we can accommodate larger parties up to 20 people in our Barn Dining Room, or outside on our Front Patio. Private dining and celebrations may be booked in advance for larger parties. Our Back Patio is also available for smaller gatherings for drinks and tapas, and full dinners. Please call our main number at 207-682-0135.
  • Location
    17 Back Meadow Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
  • Area
    Damariscotta
  • Cross Street
    Business Route 1
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ann's Book Bistro in Damariscotta is a "gem" with a "unique atmosphere" and "eclectic" charm, offering innovative dishes like paella and carbonara. The dining experience is enhanced by "fantastic service" and a cozy, book-themed ambiance. Though prices are high, the quality and attention to detail make it "worth it."

26 Reviews

  1. David

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional dining experience at Ann book bistro this evening. The food was outstanding as it was the service. The ambience is very charming. It is fine dining on the mid coast of Maine, difficult to find. We will be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Guest chefs for what? Went here and the food was ill prepared at best similarly to the front end. Ambiance was interesting the book nook idea is cool but staff and chefs leave much to be desired.

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  3. Joanne

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were delighted by our guest chef experience and our delicious entrees

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  4. Tom

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ann's has a very unique atmosphere for this area. Intimate and sheik. They give you complimentary pita and guacamole, and their salads are excellent. I had their chicken marsala and it was very tender but maybe a touch too much rosemary. The sides were very good. Jennifer had the tomato soup as her entree (which she regularly orders) along with the warm burrata salad (again both excellent). Raye was an excellent server!

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  5. TimothyL

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quaint, very unique menu, and lots of different things to try no matter what your taste is 

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  6. Tom

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ann's Book Bistro has redesigned the interior, since our last visit, which has resulted in transitioning to a swank and a more comfortable but not formal space. As usual, service was excellent, to the credit of Chauncy and Linda, and the food very good and well presented. We will be back soon.

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  7. tina

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    food was OK, and some dishes were even quite special, but the prices were way too high for what it was.

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  8. NCat

    Cleveland

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place to dine. The atmosphere is eclectic and welcoming, the service is great and the food is innovative and delicious .

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food and lovely ambience and staff!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great time at Ann’s. The service was attentive, the food was fabulous! It is now on our list of favorite Date Night restaurants when we visit Damariscotta. We will be back!❤️

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FAQs

Ann's Book Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 682-0135.

Ann's Book Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people
23:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ann's Book Bistro

17 Back Meadow Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Business Route 1
  • Area
    Damariscotta
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional Spanish (Northwest), French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Padill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://AnnsBookBistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (207) 682-0135
  • Catering
    We cater events at your location as well as hosting events at our own location. Weddings, showers, anniversaries. We can accommodate 100 - 150 people. Our beautiful meadow with willow trees and hydrangea is included during most of the spring, summer and fall seasons. Please call 207-682-0135 to book your next important date.
  • Private party facilities
    With short notice we can accommodate larger parties up to 20 people in our Barn Dining Room, or outside on our Front Patio. Private dining and celebrations may be booked in advance for larger parties. Our Back Patio is also available for smaller gatherings for drinks and tapas, and full dinners. Please call our main number at 207-682-0135.
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