Provender Kitchen + Bar

Provender Kitchen + Bar Provender's unique elevated American cuisine menu features chef-driven creations.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or a night out on the town Provender is Ellsworth's premier destination for an exceptional and memorable meal.

Local mushroom toastMarsala butterFresh herbsTallegio creamToasted brioche boat
10/01/2026

Local mushroom toast

Marsala butter
Fresh herbs
Tallegio cream
Toasted brioche boat

🍄 Where are my mushroom fans?!These stunning local maitake mushrooms came in last night, and they’re too beautiful not t...
10/01/2026

🍄 Where are my mushroom fans?!

These stunning local maitake mushrooms came in last night, and they’re too beautiful not to show off.

We’ll be running a Mushroom Toast special tonight featuring these beauties.

Stay tuned we’ll be sharing the finished dish soon! đŸ„đŸ”„

đŸ”„đŸŒ¶ïž THE DATE IS SET! đŸŒ¶ïžđŸ”„Provender’s Annual HELL NIGHT is back!For anyone who doesn’t know what Hell Night is
 this is th...
09/30/2026

đŸ”„đŸŒ¶ïž THE DATE IS SET! đŸŒ¶ïžđŸ”„

Provender’s Annual HELL NIGHT is back!

For anyone who doesn’t know what Hell Night is
 this is the night we gather some of the world’s hottest peppers and turn them into a night of seriously fiery food.

This year, we’re taking Hell Night MEXICAN! đŸ‡ČđŸ‡œđŸ”„

Expect bold flavors, ridiculous heat, killer dishes, and a few fun surprises thrown in along the way.

📅 Monday, October 26th

đŸ”„ EAT. DRINK. RAISE HELL. đŸ”„

RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Grab your table, bring your courage, and come see just how much heat you can handle. đŸŒ¶ïžđŸ’€đŸ”„

Did someone say steak?Wagyu NY sirloinSunchoke pureeTamarind steak sauceMitaike mushroomsBlack garlic glazeEatprovender....
09/30/2026

Did someone say steak?

Wagyu NY sirloin
Sunchoke puree
Tamarind steak sauce
Mitaike mushrooms
Black garlic glaze

Eatprovender.com for all reservation needs..

Our new Fall Menu is officially out! 🍂New cocktails, new desserts, new entrĂ©es, and plenty of seasonal cooking at its be...
09/29/2026

Our new Fall Menu is officially out! 🍂
New cocktails, new desserts, new entrées, and plenty of seasonal cooking at its best right here in Ellsworth.
From Wagyu steaks and our award-winning mussels to our award-winning burgers and craft cocktails, there’s something for everyone at Provender.
Whether you’re just out for a night on the town, meeting friends for dinner, or celebrating a special occasion, Provender is the place to be in Downeast Maine.
Come see what’s new. We’ll see you at the table!

Our final addition to the fall dessert menu 🍂White Chocolate & Basil Panna CottaSablĂ© cookie ‱ Red currant ‱ Black peppe...
09/27/2026

Our final addition to the fall dessert menu 🍂

White Chocolate & Basil Panna Cotta

SablĂ© cookie ‱ Red currant ‱ Black pepper streusel
Creamy white chocolate, fresh basil, tart red currant, and just a touch of black pepper.

A bright, unexpected finish to our new fall dessert lineup.

Apple Cheddar Bread PuddingWarm spiced apples ‱ sharp cheddar ‱ maple crùme anglaise ‱ vanilla ice creamSweet, savory, w...
09/26/2026

Apple Cheddar Bread Pudding
Warm spiced apples ‱ sharp cheddar ‱ maple crùme anglaise ‱ vanilla ice cream
Sweet, savory, warm, and ridiculously comforting

Limited availability for tonight's dinner service Book now.

It’s Saturday night here at Provender. My favorite day of the week.No, not because we have two days off coming (although...
09/26/2026

It’s Saturday night here at Provender. My favorite day of the week.

No, not because we have two days off coming (although, well
 that’s a small part of it).

Saturdays are usually our busiest day of the week, and there’s something pretty special about coming to work knowing the dining room is going to be full. Over a hundred people will walk through our doors tonight, and we get the opportunity to meet or hopefully exceed their expectations.

People may forget what you do or what you say, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.

Every interaction is an opportunity to make someone feel comfortable, cared for, and seen.

Great food matters. But great food without great service is, well
 still just great food.

Now it’s time to get ready.

A successful service starts long before the first guest walks through the door. It starts with setting everyone up for a good shift. For me, that means arriving hours before everyone else and anticipating what both my staff and our guests are going to need before they ever have to ask.

There’s an old kitchen saying that I’ve preached throughout my entire career.

**The Five P’s.**

**Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Production.**

When the preparation is there, everyone can do their job better. The kitchen runs smoother. The front of house is more confident. Problems get solved before they become problems.

And the guests can feel the difference.

So Saturday night, here we go.

Let’s have a great service.

Next up on our new fall dessert menu 🍂Pumpkin CrĂšme BrĂ»lĂ©e TartPepita ‱ Sweet Cream Ice CreamCreamy pumpkin, that signat...
09/26/2026

Next up on our new fall dessert menu 🍂

Pumpkin CrÚme Brûlée Tart
Pepita ‱ Sweet Cream Ice Cream

Creamy pumpkin, that signature crack of brûléed sugar, crunchy pepita, and sweet cream ice cream.

Fall on a plate. đŸŽƒđŸ”„

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112 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME
04605

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 4pm - 8:30pm

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