Experience the cuisine of Hartstone Inn’s internationally award-winning Chef/Owner Michael Salmon. Presented in our elegantly appointed Camden, Maine dining room on fine china and crystal, our acclaimed evening meals are a sumptuous gourmet treat. Come early and enjoy one of our famous cocktails in the Inn's parlor.

Upcoming Menus: March 13 - April 1, 2010

Bistro Night Menu (available Monday and Tuesday evenings)
During the quiet season we are pleased to offer our "lighter fare" bistro menu on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Each week we will alternate between French Bistro and Italian Trattoria Fare. The price of $24.50 per person includes a starter and a choice of entree. Dessert is also available.

Five-Course Gourmet Dinner (available Wednesday through Sunday)
Our world-class cuisine infuses New England fare with an international flair, featuring the freshest seafood and local ingredients. Our five-course dinner menus change to reflect the seasons and our cellar list offers a variety of fine wines to complement your dinner selections.

In the Kitchen Dinner Series
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Click here for schedule and more information.

Specialty Dinners
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Click here for schedule and more info.

Holiday Menus
Preview some of our upcoming holiday menus here.

Saturday - March 13, 2010

• Maine Seafood Savarin with a Lobster-Scallion Cream
• Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallion with a Cabernet Butter and Tiger Shrimp. Grilled Vegetables
• Pumpkin Soufflé with a Spiced Crème Anglaise

Sunday - March 14, 2010

• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Toasted Pine Nuts and Grilled Tiger Shrimp
• Cream of Carrot Soup with Crisp Croutons and Fresh Dill
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Herb Crusted Haddock with a Citrus Beurre Blanc and Basmati Rice Pilaf
• Chocolate Ganache Tart with a Raspberry-Star Anise Sauce

Monday and Tuesday - March 15 and 16, 2010
* Italian Trattoria Night Menu *

• Starter:
  • Escarole and White Bean Soup with a Black Olive Panini
    
• Entrée – Choice of:
  • Scallop, Shrimp and Lobster Lasagna with a Smoked Tomato Marinara
    or
  • Pork Scallopini "Marsala" with Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    
• Dessert (additional $5):
  • Limoncello Panna Cotta with Almond Macaroons
  • Michael's Tiramisu with Hazelnut Pound Cake

Wednesday - March 17, 2010

• Maine Crab and Shrimp Cakes with a Caribbean Remoulade and Sweet Corn Relish
• Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon with a Blueberry Beurre Blanc and Grilled Vegetables
  
• Berry Crème Brûlée with Whipped Cream and a Lemon Madeleine

Thursday - March 18, 2010

• Restaurant Closed

Friday - March 19, 2010

• Pan Crisped Gnocchi with Prosciutto, Maytag Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts
  
• Maine Lobster Bisque with a Cognac Cream and chopped Chives
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Seared Pork Medallions with a Fig and Almond Cream and Grilled Vegetables
  
• Peanut Butter Soufflé with a Bittersweet Chocolate Crème Anglaise

Saturday - March 20, 2010

• Mushroom Ravioli with Duck Confit, Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Pinenuts
  
• Butternut Squash Soup with Nutmeg Croutons
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Grilled Halibut Tapenade with Israeli Cous Cous and a Lemon Beurre Blanc
• Macadamia Nut Soufflé with a Macadamia Liqueur Crème Anglaise

Sunday - March 21, 2010

• Caribbean Seared Sea Scallops wrapped with House Smoked Salmon and a Passion Fruit Cream
• Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Grilled Bistro Steak with a Smoked Tomato Bearnaise and Creamed Spinach
• Cappuccino Soufflé with a Kahlua Crème Anglaise

Monday and Tuesday - March 22 and 23, 2010
* French Bistro Night Menu *

• Starter:
  • French Onion Soup with Beef Short Ribs
    
• Entrée – Choice of:
  • Roasted Half Duck "a l'orange"
    or
  • Grilled Salmon Fillet with Poached Lobster and Sauce Américaine
    
• Dessert (additional $5):
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Tuiles
  • Maine Blueberry and Pear Tartlet with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Wednesday - March 24, 2010

• Maine Crab and Shrimp Cakes with a Caribbean Remoulade and Sweet Corn Relish
• Tomato-Basil Soup with Fresh Mozzarella "Croutons"
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon with a Blueberry Beurre Blanc and Grilled Vegetables
  
• Berry Crème Brûlée with Whipped Cream and a Lemon Madeleine

Thursday - March 25, 2010

• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Toasted Pine Nuts and Grilled Tiger Shrimp
• Cream of Carrot Soup with Crisp Croutons and Fresh Dill
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Herb Crusted Haddock with a Citrus Beurre Blanc and Basmati Rice Pilaf
• Chocolate Ganache Tart with a Raspberry-Star Anise Sauce

Friday - March 26, 2010

• Duck Leg Confit with a Port-Poached Pear and Walnut Oil
• Corn and Lobster Chowder with Maine Potatoes and Crisp Bacon
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Grilled Swordfish Steak with a Basil-Arugula Pesto and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
• Chocolate-Almond Soufflé with an Amaretto Crème Anglaise

Saturday - March 27, 2010

• Maine Lobster Cannelloni with a Roasted Tomato Cream
• Cream of Carrot Soup with Crisp Croutons and Fresh Dill
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Braised Lamb Shanks with Scalloped Potatoes and a Thyme Jus
• Grand Marnier Soufflé with an Orange Crème Anglaise

Sunday - March 28, 2010 - Maine Maple Sunday

• Roasted Beets with Feta Cheese, Seared Duck Breast and a Walnut-Maple Dressing
• Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Haddock "Oscar" with Grilled Asparagus, Maine Crabmeat and Hollandaise Sauce
• Maple-Walnut Soufflé with a Maple Crème Anglaise

Monday and Tuesday - March 29 and 30, 2010
* Italian Trattoria Night Menu *

• Starter:
  • Roasted Tomato Soup with Pesto Crostini
    
• Entrée – Choice of:
  • Chicken Saltimbocca stuffed with Prosciutto, Provolone and Sage
    or
  • Seafood Risotto with Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Basil Oil
    
• Dessert (additional $5):
  • Chocolate, Hazelnut and Marshmallow "Panini" with a Vanilla Gelato
  • Amaretto Cheesecake with Candied Almonds

Wednesday - March 31, 2010

• Maine Seafood Savarin with a Lobster-Scallion Cream
• Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream
• Maine Blueberry Sorbet
• Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallion with a Cabernet Butter and Tiger Shrimp. Grilled Vegetables
• Pumpkin Soufflé with a Spiced Crème Anglaise

Thursday - April 1, 2010 - Specialty Evening at the Hartstone Inn - Thai Dinner

Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person.

• Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Cucumbers
• Shrimp and Coconut Soup with Lemongrass
• Lime and Mint Sorbet
• Maine Lobster with a Jungle Curry
• Coconut Ice Cream with Tropical Fruits

* please note: menus are subject to change depending on the availability of food products

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