The Asticou Hotel

We have eaten several times at Dahlias for lunch and we love it. The view, of course, is gorgeous. Service is excellent, attentive yet not overbearing, and each server spends time with you answering questions about the menu and other points. My partner has had the fish and chips twice and that's why we go back. Nice size portion, crisp with a fine coating, not greasy at all. A side of a small salad and the fries are great. I've had the Caesar and it's excellent. Great dressing, nice portion scale and an added grilled chicken make for a perfect lunch. The mocktail mojito was beautiful! All in all, a great experience.

I enjoy fancy, historic hotels and stay at them as often as I can--I really wanted to love this place. The Asticou has the potential to be amazing, but unfortunately our experience was just awkward and overly expensive for what was actually delivered. The good: the hotel has been beautifully restored, and the bed, bed linens, and bath products were all wonderful. The room itself was comfortable and the mini-fridge was nice and big. The grounds and pool were also beautiful and will probably be great in the summer. Our meal at Dahlia's was decent--overpriced with small portions, but that's pretty standard for MDI--and the scallops and the creme brûlée were good. The staff were all working hard and seemed to want to provide a good experience. The not-so-good: the room's small size and poor

I'm so glad that my husband chose this Inn for our stay. We wanted to experience hiking Acadia, checking out the carriage roads, and relaxing. This was the perfect location. We could easily get to Bar Harbor, experience Northeast Harbor, and also spent a day in Southwest Harbor. We were able to get on trails right from the Inn, and access the carriage roads with bikes just a short tide away. The view from this place is stunning. The whole Inn is nothing but cozy and comfortable. The decor was perfect in every way. It made me feel like I was staying in a home rather than a hotel all week. If you are looking for a beautiful stay, close to all there is to experience in Mt Desert Island, this place is a must. Don't pass it up.

I just had the the absolute worst popovers I’ve ever eaten in my life at the Asticou Inn. |By way of history, my husband and I have been enjoying popovers for the past 50 years. In the past, we have gone to Jordan pond house which was most excellent until approximately six years ago. We learned that the chef at Jordan pond left and went to the Asticou Inn so we followed the chef to the Asticou. Again, about 6 years ago the popovers were incredible. Very eggy, light, hot, puffy and delectable. The Asticou Inn has been closed for about two years but reopened this past summer. So we decided to go to have popovers again. They were absolutely the worst popovers I’ve ever eaten in my life. Huge holes, tough, thick outside crust, deflated, and cold. each of us ordered 2 popovers. It should’ve b

Please bring back the popovers on the dinner menu!! (Available for lunch only). Recently reopened the entire facility after undergoing a comprehensive renovation. Very tastefully redone by the ownership. Started at the Moss Bar for drinks and appetizers and then dined at Dahlia's. Great guest experience. The staff is very attentive. Extended wine list with some great choices. Dinner menu is diverse and there is something for everyone. GF options. Recommended dining on the front porch if the weather allows. There is a wonderful view of Northeast Harbor! Came back for lunch (twice), the popovers with the blueberry jam and lemon curd is extraordinary, so light and fluffy! You can't have just one :)