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Southwest Harbor: Sips

4 Clark Point Road , Phone: (207) 244-4550

Reviewed by: cubbies from CA, review #3552

When: 2010

Espresso, breakfast, lunch, or dinner needs are well met here. Sips of wine, too.

Directions: In the heart of Southwest Harbor

Sips serves continuously from early morning through dinner, at least in August when I've visited. Food is surprisingly good for such a casual place, and it is my go-to place for morning espresso.

There is a long bar in back where wine is featured. "Sips" of 3 ounces or so are offered besides many wines by the glass. The full menu is served there.

The night we went without a reservation we snagged 2 seats at the bar - tables were all reserved on an August Monday. They were out of meatloaf so I chose a strip steak since I was on seafood overload. My friend had butternut squash risotto - a better choice. For dessert she indulged in flourless chocolate cake, while I ended with an iced latte. Lots of veggie choices, particularly at lunch.

I like the place a lot. True, dinner service can be slow, partly because there seemed to be only one main cook in the open kitchen. But I've found them very friendly.

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