11 Central

Came here for an early dinner. It's well staffed, running smoothly. The menu has plenty of options for everyone. I sat at the bar where I enjoyed a lovely glass of wine and the scallop pasta dish, which was incredible. Very well portioned, would make a great meal if you have a big appetite or leave plenty of leftovers if you don't. Upscale casual setting, very comfortable.

My wife and I have been enjoying 11 Central for years. We are always greeted by a smiling face when we enter and the wait staff is excellent. The food is outstanding. We have never been disappointed. One of our favorite times is during a snow storm with a window table and enjoying the wintry scene while sipping Chardonnay.

Central is a very good dining option if you are in Bangor. The restaurant has a very welcoming and warm feeling with its exposed brick walls and lighting. The whisky sour with mint was fairly adventurous tasting like a mojito with whisky. I tried the elk corn soup which was more like a hearty chili. The flavor came together well. It was so hearty it could be a meal in itself. My scallops as main course were good but the scallops were not in abundance and the dish was more pasta based than I would have expected. The menu is expansive ranging from the seafood to pizza. More menu focus may be better. Server staff were pleasant and accommodating. Overall, I would return and like to try some of the other dishes.

If you're really hungry and want your food fast this may not be the place to come. But if you're willing to be patient and wait for your food, this place offers some great tasting options. I started with the chili and it had great flavor. It was a great way to begin. The salad came out and it was disappointing. I opted for a plain salad instead of a Caesars and it was just that, plain. Lettuce shaved cheese and croutons. Then out came the caprese chicken with a side of cold rice containing strawberries and Blueberries. Everything on the plate was exceptional.