Provender Kitchen - Ellsworth

Chef and owner Daron Goldstein is a true culinary artist. His dishes are not only the most delicious versions you'll ever eat of whatever you're being served but also the most beautiful.He makes sure everything on the plate is arranged for color and texture.The menu is seasonal so you're dining on the freshest food possible.The mussels are my favorite evening meal at Provender.The caesar salad is another favorite--the best I've ever eaten and I'm 54 so I've had a whole lot of caesar salads with which to compare his.Provender recently started serving lunch again--anything is a good choice but especially the burgers, the lobster roll, and the fries--be sure to order a side of truffle mayo.If it's cocktail time at noon or at 4 p.m., you won't be disappointed. There's a varied menu of specialty, seasonal cocktails as well as mocktails in addition to the classics.Don't skip dessert...Finally, Daron and his wife Joy are delightful people with great staff so you feel good while you're there and after you leave.

An absolute profoundly incredible experience! Every moment of this night was delicious!! The hostess was so accommodating— the waitress was prompt and efficient and made us feel like we were her only guests— (we even wanted her to join us for a glass of wine! — the cocktails were unique and scrumptious— appetizers were original and fresh and hearty— main courses were just mouthwatering and exceptional and the desserts were perfect!! The most amazing piece was meeting the chef to tell him how spectacular his restaurant was and that we would be back as this is the only table we want to “break bread” at. My son had told us that for him— it was an emotional experience and he was right!! Thank you Chef! Thank you all … we will see you soon!

It was good. Nothing too excited. You have to pay extra for sides. Tiny little albeit delicious burger.

I didn't want to like it because I'm a cynic but the food was wonderful and the ambiance was great. Went for lunch. Highly recommend.

Great meal, menu changes constantly leading to new culinary adventures. The egg plant fries in soy sauce are delicious and the deserts are miniature cakes! Would recommend to everyone. Also the drinks rotate and are