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Jordan Pond House, Mount Desert, ME

Jordan Pond House

4.0
4
470 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • 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 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 813-4342
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    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 470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Child-friendly

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Northern Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jordan Pond House offers a beautiful setting within Acadia National Park, renowned for its iconic popovers. Guests rave about the "phenomenal server," "delicious food," and "beautiful views." Reservations are recommended to avoid long waits. While service can vary, the memorable experience and breathtaking scenery make it a must-visit destination.

470 Reviews
  1. Tammy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a reservation and was seated fairly quickly. Our waitress was amazing, even offered to read the menu for me because I forgot my glasses! Popovers were served warm! Would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!!
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded today
    Hi, Tammy. Thank you for your glowing review and 5-star rating! We strive to provide the highest quality service and offerings, and we're delighted that we exceeded your expectations. We're glad you're eager to come back because we can't wait to host you again!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the popovers and both the stew and chowder! Not sure how we managed the perfect table but we really enjoyed the view! Go early, super early, to find parking!
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at Jordan Pond House. We are so pleased to hear you found your dishes to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. laura

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Completely overhyped. We’ve been in Maine for four days, and this was by far the worst restaurant we’ve been to. The service was terrible and the food was not great. The popovers were so expensive and slightly burnt. The sandwiches were full of low grade lunch meat. The clam chowder made two of our family members ill. I would never return and never suggest this restaurant to anyone. Skip the restaurant and walk down to the pond for the views.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Laura. Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to learn that your visit to Jordan Pond House was less than perfect. We strive to provide the highest quality service and offerings; however, in your case, we seemed to have missed the mark. Also, we take food safety very seriously; therefore, we ask you to reach out to our management team at +1 207-813-4342 so we can rectify the situation.

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  4. David

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were not given a bill to review, they said it was not possible. The waiter did not tell us that a 25% tip had been automatically added. So I tipped too which resulted in double tipping. We only figured this out later after seeing the receipt via text. I tried calling the restaurant to complain and straighten it out, no answer, voice mail only. I will be disputing the transaction on my credit card.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out so we can rectify this issue.

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  5. Mojgan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place food was good Love the place Nice place for walking around the lake

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  6. Todd

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed with the Jordan Pond Restaurant. We made reservations early and went online to look at the menu. We were seated on time but when we saw the menu we were extremely disappointed. The menu was very limited- nothing like what we saw on line. The wait staff appeared rushed. As it was a cool fall day we decided to eat inside. It was actually warmer outside as the restaurant had their doors open.
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Todd, we're very sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience. Feedback like yours is what drives us to improve. We wanted to apologize for the sudden change in menu, and not having updated it in a timely manner. This issue has since been resolved, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We hope to se you again next season, when we have our full offerings available again!

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  7. JaNetta

    Fayetteville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious! The service was awesome….Jaden did a wonderful job and had a great personality! The setting is peaceful and beautiful. The only downside is parking!! It took 30 minutes to find a parking spot! I’m so glad we had a reservation, but almost had to cancel because we couldn’t find a parking spot. I would have gladly paid for a parking spot. Maybe with a reservation, give the option to pay $5-10 for a reserved spot! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Hi JaNetta, thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at Jordan Pond House is committed to providing high-quality and memorable dining experiences, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. Thank you as well for your feedback on the parking situation, it is definitely an issue our management team is aware of, and we are working on solutions to remedy it. We hope you’ll visit us again soon!

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  8. Grace

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time visiting JPH. Not only were we seated right away, but our server was amazing asking about allergies, providing us with spectacular service as with just two in our party, we were able to be out within an hour (our request due to needing to leave for travel) however we felt no rush and had ample time to enjoy the food with attentive service checking in on us periodically! Will 100% visit again when I next visit!
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Grace! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and post a 5-star rating! We happy to know that your server took good care of you and that you had a memorable experience at Jordan Pond House. We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. Paul

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the food was very good. Love the popovers!
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Paul, thank you so much for your review of Jordan Pond House! We appreciate your feedback and that you enjoyed some of our world-famous popovers! Don't forget to check out our Jordan Pond House Gift Shop, either in person or online, to take some of our homemade popover mix home with you!

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  10. steven

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special place - must have a reservation or else
    Jordan Pond HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Steven, thanks for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Jordan Pond House is rated 4 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for Jordan Pond House

2928 Park Loop Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • 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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