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Jordan Pond House, Mount Desert, ME

Jordan Pond House

4.1
4.1
495 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
21:30
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Jordan Pond House, a restaurant and shop with a long tradition within Acadia National Park, sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along the Jordan Pond. Guests have been enjoying these amazing views and dining at this site since 1893 when Nellie McIntire, the first proprietor, started baking and serving her famous popovers out of the restaurant. Ever since then, we have been serving popovers and tea.

Please note: Reservations may be made for inside dining only. Due to weather variability, we are unable to accommodate reservations for the lawn. Please inform the host at the time of your arrival if you would prefer outdoor seating, and we would be happy to accommodate your request, pending availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 813-4342
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Bar Harbor
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Island Explorer Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Child-friendly

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Coast

    Good for groups

  • Northern Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jordan Pond House offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful views" and its iconic "delicious popovers". Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the memorable ambiance amidst Acadia National Park. Reservations are recommended to avoid long waits. While some find it pricey, the unique setting and tasty popovers make it a must-visit.

495 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced! The tea and soda were watered down. I got a $27 bowl of lobster bisque that looked to be the same size as the cup of soup my son got. The menu was extremely limited compared to the one I had found online with just popovers, 2 salads, 3 soups, and 3 sandwiches to choose from and nothing else. It was also FREEZING COLD in the restaurant on a chilly fall day. I’d recommend getting lunch in town and bringing it into the park. This was a letdown.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 31 October 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to provide quality food and service, and we take your comments about portion sizes and menu variety seriously. As for the temperature, we do our best to create a comfortable environment in our historic building, but we appreciate your patience during chilly days. We value your input and hope you might consider giving us another try in the future.

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  2. Denise

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It took a month to get in and it was worth it. I had frequented the pond house when I was young (35 yrs ago) and I had been wanting to get back. It was as good as I remember. Staff got us in earlier than our reservation time, waitstaff were friendly and welcoming and the popovers and jam are the best I’ve had! Definitely worth the visit/experience.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 25 October 2024
    Hi, Denise. Thank you for your glowing review and 5-star rating! We're delighted that your visit to Jordan Pond House lived up to your expectations and memory. We'll be sure to pass along your comments to the staff. We hope you don't wait 35 years to visit us again. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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  3. Ted

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always look forward to JPH popovers when we visit Acadia.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 25 October 2024
    Hey there, Ted. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and post a 5-star rating. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit and that the JPH popovers hit the spot. We look forward to seeing you again soon. We've got popovers with your name on them!

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  4. Cathie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our popovers were delivered to us without the tea, and by the time we got our tea, they were cold. We also asked for more jam, but didn't get it in a timely manner
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 24 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Cathie. Our team works hard to provide customers with the best support possible and we apologize that this wasn’t your experience. We’d like to better understand what happened and how we can make things right, if you would be willing to reach out.

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  5. Kristy

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fair. View of Acadia was great! Overpriced for what you get but it’s what you expect from a tourist spot.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hello, Kristy. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve, so your comments are invaluable. We are sorry your visit to Jordan Pond House was less than perfect. Please reach out to our management team at +1 207-813-4342 so we can make this right.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrible, the sodas were flat and bad, the kids pb&j was on rye and not kid friendly, the lobster rolls weren’t great, and everything was extremely overpriced. Do not recommend.

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  7. Paul

    Maine

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and ambience. What tainted our experience was the poor service provided by the waiter. She was very sweet and nice and I'd like to think she was just having a bad day, however, she needs to do better. Our order was delivered incomplete and the remaining food items took an additional 10 minutes to arrive. She 'disappeared' for stretches of time that seemed too long. After asking the waiter servicing other tables if he could find her, we finally received our check. She then disappeared again only to return later to state that the card reader wasn't working and she'd have to transact our bill at a register inside. That's fine. Stuff happens. But, she never returned with the bill or my credit card. I had to walk into the restaurant and request that someone find her. I eventually spoke to a manager who later came to our table with the check and credit card. We never did see the waiter again. I do not enjoy complaining and I'm not very picky, however, I expected better service. I hope our waiter's day got better. As for me and my family, we'll have a pleasant memory of the experience overall but it will forever be tainted with the shadow of the poor service. Won't recommend or go back to this place. Packing a picnic for next time and skipping the restaurant
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Paul. Our team works hard to provide customers with the best support possible and we apologize that this wasn’t your experience. We’d like to better understand what happened and how we can make things right.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Popovers were underwhelming although the ambience made up for it. Gnocchi was fine, Brie was good
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
    Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments and posting a 4-star rating. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Jordan Pond House, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  9. Kelly

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and superb service. Great view of Jordan Pond.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
    Hi, Kelly. Thank you for your comments regarding your visit to Jordan Pond House and for the 4-star rating. We're glad that you enjoyed the food and that our staff took good care of you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Sandi

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful fall day in the park and ended with a late lunch at Jordan’s Pond! A table fireside with delicious Lobster stew and the famous popovers.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
    Hi, Sandi. It sounds like you had a lovely day! We're glad that you took the time to leave a comment and a 4-star rating. We look forward to your next visit.

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Jordan Pond House is rated 4.1 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Google Map for Jordan Pond House

2928 Park Loop Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–17:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Island Explorer Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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