PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR

112 Main St, Ellsworth
(207) 610-1480

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Everything Donut OMG
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Pan Seared Scallops
Chicken Parmigiana
Prime Skirt Steak
Monkfish Piccata
Short Rib Hash
Beef Carpaccio
Truffle Fries
Crispy Polenta

Menu

First
Pan Roasted Scallops
Melted nori butter, shimeji mushroom, and brown butter dashi.
Burrata Cheese
Yellow peach, marinated plum, ladt Edison ham, pickled walnut, and baby arugula.
Maine Mussels
Tomato, preserved lemon, fine herbs, lemon butter, and grilled bread.
Pressed Foie Gras
Local strawberry pistachio, and challah.
Iberico Pork Belly
Caramelized pineapple char siu, and ginger papaya slaw.
Spanish Octopus
Chorizo, EVOO potato, haricot vert, tomato, cured olive, carrot, and Marcona almond puree.

Second
Dover Sole
Preserved lemon, crispy sunchoke, cornichon, English cucumber, and mussel beurre monte.
PKB Burger
Porcini aioli, yellow American, house b, b pickle, red onion, shredduce, potato bun, and fries.
Seafood Cavatelli
Sugo rosa, shrimp, lobster, mussel, horseradish gremolata.
Pork Rib Chop
Black garlic shoyu, sugar cane glazed, peach, tomato salad, and corn grits.
Coconut Mango Curry
Lap Cheong sausage, chicken, shrimp, pak choi, and golden raisin rice cake.
Halibut
Liquid corn on the cob, potato, black garlic, smoked cotija, and blistered shishito.
Piedmontese Ribeye (16 oz)
Maple bourbon thick-cut bacon and smoked butter.
Beef Short Rib
Cauliflower puree, cherry mostarda, black garlic jus, and cheddar foam.

Plant Based
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Szechuan condiment, preserved lemon, and chili crip.
Garren's Greens
Ninja radish, shaved carrot, cucumber roll, sweety drop pepper, and champagne vinaigrette.
Pan Con Tomate
Local heirloom, tomato, roasted garlic, EVOO, sea salt, and toasted ciabatta.
Vegan Truffle Fries
Truffle oil, fine herbs, parmesan, and garlic aioli.
Walnut & Chorizo Ravioli
Sweet potato, carrot veloute, and crispy kale.
Roasted Beef Reuben
Sauerkraut, provolone, russian dressing, and fries.
Coconut Mango Chicken Curry
Sweet potato, Asian greens, and golden raisin rice cake.

Side Cars
Truffle Aioli Fries
Parmesan, fine herbs, and truffle aioli.
Grilled Asparagus
Prosciutto, roasted garlic aioli, and toasted nori powder.
Broccoli Rabe
Romesco sauce and parmesan.

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Recent Reviews

Provender is a cut above the rest, hands down. Everything is flawless - but you need to try the mussels, the burger and the chicken parm with a side of pasta (if you’re lucky enough to go while it’s on the menu). The torte was also wonderful for dessert.

It is clear how much the chef and all of the staff really care, down to the freshness of every single ingredient. There is no restaurant in town that even comes close.
January 2026
Last night a gang of six of us showed up with no reservation, each thinking the other had made the arrangements. From start to finish the hostess, the staff, and the bartender were the most accommodating, understanding and professional team. The appetizers (especially the mussels) and the mains (especially the chicken parm and the steak) were superlative, followed by delicious creme brûlée (just the right texture). Fantastic meal from start to finish and truly appreciated service!...
December 2025
The food and drinks were actually very good. The Black Cod was surprisingly flavorful, as I usually find cods to be boring. The duck meat was cooked properly, except, the skin was chewy and non edible. It would have been much better if they made the skin crispy.

The crispy polenta was tasty, and paired well with the balsamic vinaigrette, although I think it would have been even better if they used a very thick balsamic as opposed to the liquidy version.
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November 2025

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PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR

112 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 610-1480