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The Tarratine

4.8(314)
Restaurant

About

The Tarratine blends fine dining with historic charm in downtown Bangor, offering local meat and seafood plates in multiple intimate dining rooms and a seasonal rooftop lounge. Its classic architecture includes fireplaces and a ballroom, setting a refined tone for business dinners and cocktail receptions.

With full-service bar and private event spaces like the Game Room and Billards Room, The Tarratine accommodates groups comfortably, while complimentary valet parking and coat check add convenience. It’s a distinctive choice for client dinners, team celebrations, and elegant meetings in Maine’s Great Fire District.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners in historic setting
  • Cocktail receptions with rooftop lounge
  • Team celebrations & small group gatherings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
Historic building in Bangor’s Great Fire District
The Tarratine occupies a historic structure originally home to the exclusive Tarratine Club founded in 1884, with architectural details like multiple working fireplaces and preserved period features throughout its elegant dining rooms and event
Event Spaces
Multiple distinctive event and lounge areas
Includes a seasonal rooftop lounge for casual gatherings, a second-floor ballroom and locker room with historic character, plus a third-floor game and billiards room — all supporting a range of private dining and event configurations.
Food Highlight
Locally sourced seafood and meat dishes
Known for standout plates like scallops atop corn, leek, and pork belly risotto, and fennel-crusted halibut, the menu emphasizes fresh, local ingredients that earn consistent praise from guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 314 reviews