We did it! After a winter of renovations we opened to overflowing dinner crowds on Memorial Day weekend and we haven’t look back since. Due to the very hard work of A & P Construction, Pete Cabot and his crew, Pam Mountain’s landscaping, and David Wilson’s painting, we have a beautiful new year-round bar and dining room, a beautiful garden patio and deck, two new guest rooms with private baths, and an amazing island mural in our 1912 dining room. And our newly expanded kitchen is allowing us to serve more diners with more amazing, local options. We are so grateful to our great crew for helping us take the inn and restaurant to a whole new level – and we look forward to serving and hosting you this summer and fall!
And now that we are open – it is time to enjoy summer with a night out at Nebo or a few days of restful vacation on the island of North Haven. So a few new special things to help you enjoy Nebo!
1) Our new bar dining area has allowed us to add a no-reservation section of the restaurant. So walk-in and enjoy our new “lighter fare” menu or the full menu in this new cozy space. This weekend’s sausage pizza and fish tacos were instant crowd pleasers. The bar is stocked, as always, with creative cocktails. This weekend featured fabulous rhubarb and basil drinks at the bar, as well a great beer and wine list.
2) Summer Special — come stay for three nights and get a free dinner for two on us! Dinner includes appetizer, entre and dessert (alcohol and tip excluded). Just mention the 3-night summer special when you book! Remember our bed and breakfast offers a great free breakfast every morning with your room! Book now at 207-867-2007.
3) Every Thursday in July and August we will do a round-trip Equinox run from Rockland to North Haven to help our mainland friends enjoy dinner on the island and still sleep in their own beds! The boat will leave from Journey’s End Marina in Rockland at 5pm and it will arrive on North Haven by 5:45 with time to take the 3-minute walk up to Nebo, enjoy a drink on the deck, dinner, and then the boat will leave back for Rockland by 8:45pm. It is just $20/person for the round trip-cruise across the bay. Call for dinner reservations and make sure to let us know you plan to come on the Equinox! 207-867-2007
4) Rides from Vinalhaven – if you are staying on Vinalhaven we’d be happy to pick you up at the Vinalhaven-side of the Thorofare at the town dock. Just mention you need a ride from Vinalhaven!
So why should you come visit North Haven Island for dinner or an overnight bed and breakfast stay THIS SUMMER?
The island is blooming and green and absolutely beautiful. The beaches are quiet and warm. And the farms and gardens around the island are already producing wonderful greens and herbs faster than we can eat them – which bodes well for a good summer of eating on North Haven.
The Turner Farm, where Nebo gets much of our produce, is producing bumper crops of kale for our special Nebo crispy kale and lots of wonderful lettuce, chard, and radishes. We are already looking forward to the baby bok choy next weekend and the peas and tomatoes that will come early this summer. We are especially excited for the new Turner Farm chevre – soon to be gracing the Nebo menu – with the help of local cheese makers Jamien Shields and Jeff Dec (and their goats). Three times a week the Turner Farm is offering farm-visiting hours. While you are on island you can go see for yourself where so much of our wonderful food comes from!
Amanda and Amelia spent the winter perfecting some new treats for supper and dessert and the expanded menu has already showcased some their favorites. Amanda’s new pizza topped with roasted leaks, fresh micro-greens, or local sausage has been an instant hit. I haven’t figured out whether it is the crust or the sauce or the cheese but something makes this pizza special. And Amelia has perfected the art of homemade ice cream and has added numerous new flavors and semifreddo’s to the menu. Last week’s favorite was the rhubarb ice cream. Come out and judge for yourself!
We believe our bed and breakfast experience will make your island stay, or your trip to coastal Maine, memorable. With tastefully outfitted rooms with a blend of original inn antiques and Angela Adams rugs, we have both a historical inn with modern touches that don’t fit the traditional bed and breakfast mold. And our homemade breakfast is always amazing with North Haven fresh eggs and bacon, seasonal fruits, and piping hot scones and muffins.
While the island of North Haven offers the kind of peace and solace you look for in a vacation, there is still plenty to do. The island roads are beautiful — ready for bikers and walkers (we have bikes for rent, too!). The public beaches are great for exploring or launching your kayak and the island golf course is in full swing. We are also excited to recommend Penobscot Passages – a new North Haven based sailboat service that can take guests for day or evening cruise aboard a beautiful boat with local captain Joel Rowland.
So, what are you waiting for…book your vacation or dinner today!
