With a lively bar area and a friendly staff that treats you like royalty, Little Fern is the heart and soul of The Claremont Hotel. More than a restaurant, Little Fern is a gathering place with a majestic bank of windows that brings the beauty of Somes Sound to your table. The menu is a celebration of Maine food featuring an eclectic mix of Down East essentials and imaginative creations. Breakfast and dinner are served daily with vegan and gluten-free choices at every meal, and a porch menu is served in the afternoon.
Based on 40 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No delivery
Address:
22 Claremont Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Phone: (207) 244-5038
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: theclaremonthotel.comresy.com
Reviews
Raymond Trevisan
Great food and service. Beautiful setting on the water. Everyone’s meal was excellent.
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Lauren G
Dinner at Little Fern was a perfect way to start our vacation in Maine. The restaurant is gorgeous. We chose to eat inside but were still able to enjoy the water views from our table. I had the seafood pappardelle diavolo and I can’t say enough good things about it. The pappardelle noodles were cooked just right, the sauce was the perfect amount of spicy and very flavorful. The seafood was obviously the star of the dish and it did not disappoint. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. I was happy with the amount of lobster, sometimes places skimp on it. Our server was lovely and attentive. Overall, a top notch experience.
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Hannah Averill
Server was ok, did not see her much. Other servers were on their phone which is interesting to see for such a high end restaurant. I had the steak which was delicious. My husband got the scallops and it was very gritty.. pretty disappointing for the price we paid. If we are going to pay top dollar for a meal I expect top quality food… probably won’t go back.
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Dustin Friedman
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.
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Jack Bailey
Beautiful restaurant but the steak was incorrectly prepared. We asked the waitress and she admitted the food was incorrectly, then offered a free drink or dessert in exchange for the error. Not great from a place that thinks so highly
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Cshift troop9
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
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Alex Molder
Incredible food, great views of the water, and excellent service.
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Jon Burckett – St. Laurent
We had a good meal and the atmosphere is great. The fish camp bar is fun too.
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Sarah Marie
Our server was really attentive and helpful.
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Adam Kramer
Very nice restaurant with great atmosphere, gorgeous views and easy menu to find something tasty. Ample selection of seafood, meat, veggies. Varying draft beer selection and decent wines by the glass. We drove here from Bar Harbor, didn’t stay at the hotel but would go back for sure.
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